Nitrates Block Oxygen Absorption Nitrates are a tasteless and odorless chemical that is often found in our drinking water. You need special equipment just to detect them. Nitrates come from feces. They get into our water from runoff from sewage facilities, livestock farms, and even golf courses and gardens where the plants are treated with fertilizer. Nitrates Transform Hemoglobin The danger of nitrates in our drinking water comes from when
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear is Worth Your Time After going through a nasty bout of swimmer’s ear with my son, I thought it would be helpful to pass on some information that I have learned about it. Swimmer’s ear can be quite painful and lead to nights of not sleeping plus bleeding and ugly discharge. So it’s best to keep on top of swimmer’s ear and treat it as soon as
Heat Destroys Nutrients There is a common belief among health-conscious people that microwaving your food destroys the nutrients. I’ll admit that I have been one of those people for years. However, after doing some research, I have concluded that microwaves or not that bad. Radiation Vibrates Water Molecules Microwaves do indeed use radiation to heat food. The radiation causes the water molecules inside the food to vibrate. This is what
Some Preservatives Protect, Some Harm There are many preservatives in the food that we eat. The preservatives help protect the food from spoilage and attacks from bacteria and viruses. Some preservatives, such as ascorbic acid which is Vitamin C, are fine for us. Taurine is another preservative common in food that actually helps balance electrolytes in our body. But other preservatives are flat-out terrible for us. Here are the ones
Most people know that our body is over 60% water. Most people also know that drinking water is really important. But do you know the exact reasons why? You’d be surprised at how many important functions quality drinking water provides for our body. Water Regulates Body Temperature Its first super important function is to regulate our body temperature. Can you imagine life without perspiration or saliva? The fact is, you
You may have heard the saying before that you are what you eat. It’s actually true. If you think about it, most of the cells in your body are replaced at least every few months. That means what you eat and drink is critical to your overall health. If you eat fast food or processed food that’s full of chemicals you can’t even pronounce, preservatives and artificial dyes and flavors,
There are many options when it comes to quenching our thirst. The more popular choices are usually sugary beverages that are full of caffeine like iced coffee or soda or iced tea. Because we often choose these options, many of us have lost our thirst for water. But reigniting your thirst for water is critical to your health. The problem with sugary caffeinated beverages is that they are addicting. Sugar
During the hot summer months it is common to want to spend less time in the kitchen and eat quick and easy meals. Many of us turn to sandwiches, but you may want to rethink that choice. The processed meat in your sandwich is a huge risk to your health. Lunch Meat = Risk of Cancer According to the World Health Organization, only 50 grams of processed meat a day
It’s 97 degrees today in Portland, Oregon. Much of California is over a hundred. It appears that summer has arrived. While the hot temperatures can mean camping trips, days on the beach and other fun. For many, it can also mean the summer blues. But did you know that the summer blues is strongly connected to dehydration and ionized water is the cure? The Summer Blues Are Real Most people don’t like to talk about it.
Most of us know to eat a balanced diet. But how much food should we eat each day? It depends on calories and what types of food you eat. Calories Are Key Calories measure how much energy is stored in food. If you eat too many calories for your body type and age in a day, you will gain weight. Conversely, if you eat less than your daily requirements for
