Commentary

Will you take a pledge to stop using single-use plastic bottles?

On April 25, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

In recent years, there has been an overwhelming push towards making more environmentally friendly decisions when it comes to different aspects of one’s daily life and how they live. One of the things that has been found to be far more detrimental than others in the daily lives of individuals is that of the use […]

 

Global Reverse Osmosis Filtration Media Market 2018 – Merck Millipore, Pall Corporation, Sartorius Group, 3M …

On April 25, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

The Global Reverse Osmosis Filtration Media Market 2018 is here! Respected community goers like Merck Millipore will be speaking to individuals about the process of osmosis and the vision that Global Reverse has! Following that, groups like Pall Corporation and Sartorius Group will be making similar statements as each and everyone of them want to […]

 

The areas in the UK where you pay the most – and least – for your water bills

On April 24, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

United Kingdom areas in which you pay the most and least for water bills. People who live in Cornwall, Sussex, and Devon are paying the highest basd on newly found research. People who live in London typically spend significantly less than people in Scotland or Northern Ireland. Unlike gas and electric there are way fewer […]

 

As I wait for the results, I delve deeper into what exactly we should be drinking.

On April 24, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Raw Water – pricey bottles of untreated, unfiltered, unsterilized ester that can sell for over $35 – is the latest health fad that has spread from the US to the UK. In addition to the bottles, websites have sprung up to help people find untreated water that they can drink, often in out of the […]

 

Dr. Robert A. Dichmann: Five tips for a healthy lifestyle

On April 23, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Five tips to achieve a healthy lifestyle could include, get your screenings! You can screen for breast, cervical, prostate, colon and skin cancer to catch these early. Get immunized for HPV and Hepatitis B to protect yourself from liver, neck, head and cervical cancer. Get healthy by fighting cancer with your fork! Try to exercise […]

 

Water regulator asks Michael Gove for more powers to stop you being ripped off

On April 23, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Water Regulators in the UK have been in communication with Environmental Secretary Michael Gove about ways to crack down on the water industry for raising rates and engaging in dubious accounting practices in order to avoid paying taxes, boost stockholder dividends for investors and afford large bonuses for executives. Gove’s aggressive rhetoric against the water […]

 

Small, Healthy Rituals: These Are The Ones This Top Functional Medicine Doctor Won’t Go A Day Without

On April 22, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Everyday Routines that improve your wellness could include Mindful meditation. Twenty minutes a day of focus in the type of meditation that works for you. A few minutes of outdoors, perhaps take a walk around the neighborhood. You can take a moment to connect to nature and exercise. Eat simple foods, such as protein and […]

 

Dimensions of well-being

On April 22, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

There are seven dimensions of well-being and Mercyhurst Wellness Fair helps students on various campuses focus on taking care of themselves. They feature massages, giveaways, time with therapy dogs, crafts, and physical awareness through screenings. The seven dimensions of well being are: environmental, emotional, mental, occupational, physical, spiritual, and social health. The fair is designed […]

 

Bottle buyers failing to plan failing the planet, says Keep Britain Tidy

On April 21, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Studies show that even with the Blue Planet II initiative that was rolled out, only about one third of britons are carrying refillable water bottles when out. While more information has been put out to increase the population’s awareness of the harm plastic bottles can cause to the environment, less than half of the country […]

 

N&H TOPLINE: Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm waste

On April 21, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Two scientists have recently studied two advanced waste water filtration systems to see how effectively they remove antibiotics from animal manure. Anaerobic degradation and reverse osmosis were tested and the scientists found that neither did a very satisfactory job of removing antibiotics from the solid remains of the manure. In fact, these remains had higher […]