We’ve just compiled a comparison table of international drinking water standards. And here it is This compares the maximum levels that different regulators give for various contaminants The chart compares the USA with the World Health Organisation, the UK, Europe and Scandinavian countries. (We included Scandinavia because they tend to have high public health standards). […]
Dr. Doug Manuel has developed a system called the CVDPoRT that can determine an individual’s risk for heart disease determined by an assessment surrounding their lifestyle habits. The survey asks questions surrounding diet, exercise, alcohol consumption in order to determine your chances of developing heart disease. Dr. Manuel hopes that seeing the risk upfront will […]
A recent study that was performed by the World Cancer Research Fund has shown that approximately 35% of breast cancers and up to 45% of colorectal cancers could have been avoided through sticking to a certain diet. This diet includes increased healthy eating with physical activity, as well as a decrease in the amount of […]
Everyone wants to be thin and beautiful, and as a marketing strategy, celebrity endorsement, or even a creation of their own is usually well received, scientific foundation be dammed. Why do we follow the advice of these people? Simple really, Self Conception. the way we see ourselves versus the image we have of our ideal […]
Heat waves, like the one afflicting Europe right now, can cause heat exhaustion or heat stroke and exacerbate kidney, cardiac and other medical conditions. This is especially true in older people and children. There are steps you can take to protect yourself, such as keeping your home cool, dressing in light clothing and staying hydrated, […]
More people go for water these days than soda, which is good. More people are going greener, which is good too. But, is it enough? Plastic is ruinous for the environment, that has been pointed on ad infinitum. On a personal, financial level it is an expensive commodity to keep up. Think about the amount […]
Recent university research uncovered some potentially troubling concerns, regarding bottled water. Several hundred bottles were tested, encompassing a wide array of brands. What was discovered was that mico-filaments of plastic were endemic in the water-source. An average of ten plastic filaments per liter were discovered, none smaller than a hair follicle. The World Health Organization […]
Two dogs have reportedly died after swimming in the Bewl Water Reservoir, prompting Bewl Water to warn of the risk of toxic blue-green algae in the water. The warning comes too late for Leo the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, who played in the water and then suddenly went into respiratory distress and seizures as his horrified […]
Your tooth enamel is in a constant, cyclical state of destruction and repair through the twin processes of demineralization and remineralization. Remineralization deposits minerals like calcium and fluoride into the tooth enamel, while demineralization involves bacteria or plaque generating acidic compounds that damage the teeth. Fluoride, which is found in US tap water as well […]
A path to wellbeing: the growing world of gardening therapy
Thomas Erskine’s horticultural garden project displays the potential of horticultural therapy. Erskine started this project as a small community garden, but it has since expanded into a place of resources and therapy for people with all different needs – homeless, those who are aging, suffering from depression, or have limited vocabularies or expressive abilities. Erskine […]