Healthy Water
6 Incredible Animals That Can Live on Land And Water
Some animals are terrestrial, meaning they live and breed on land. Then there are aquatic animals, like dolphins, that spend the whole of their lifecycles in the water. Then there are notable species that do both — and it's not just amphibians! Below, you can read about six species of animals that can live on land and in water. 1. Saltwater Crocodile The largest, most aggressive, of all crocodilian species, saltwater crocodiles tend to prefer water to land, but still utilize both in their...
How to Test Your Water for Hardness
How to Test Your Water for Hardness It is standard for our tap water to contain a range of minerals. Some of these include potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, iron and zinc. A steady supply of these minerals is easy for our bodies to absorb and even contribute to a healthy lifestyle. However, an abundance of minerals could prove to be more harmful than we think. A hardness test can help you learn more about the state of your home’s H2O supply at any given time. According to a US Geolog...
What Is Water Fasting?
Are you trying to lose weight? Or perhaps you're looking for natural ways to reset your body? Many people are catching onto the various benefits of water fasting. In general, fasting is a type of food intake restriction. The practice has taken place for thousands of years - even ancient Greeks like Hippocrates fasted! Water fasting is a more specific form of this diet, where you don't eat any food. Instead, you only drink water. The diet is not easy, but it has a lot of potential benefits, ...
Can You Remove Fluoride In Water By Boiling?
Some people are comfortable with fluoride in their H20, while others would rather not have it. There is not a clear consensus on whether scientists think it's dangerous to drink this mineral. However, many people still want to know if you can remove it by boiling. The answer to this question is no. The fluoride will become more concentrated by boiling or even leaving it on a hot plate for an extended period of time. When boiling water, you're trying to remove the fluoride ion rather than t...
Sports Drinks vs. Water: Which is the Best Hydration Drink?
Of all the things we eat and drink, water is the most vital. Water makes up around 60% of an adult human's body weight. As we exercise, our body loses water, which makes it essential to keep hydrated. So what is it that sports drinks offer that water doesn't? There are two principal features of sports drinks besides the water content: electrolytes and carbohydrates. Sports drink makers often advertise these elements as beneficial to sporting performance. However, whether these additions mak...
Water: The Main Ingredient in Beer
Many brewers and lovers of beer love to muse over the ingredients. We ponder on the flavor profile of our favorite beers. We discuss the hop varietals and strains of yeast, how they balance, and how they don't. This tendency has only increased as craft brews have soared, giving us more opportunities to ponder what's in our favorite drinks. But, the real key ingredient in beer is one that will scarcely merit a mention, let alone a long satisfied ‘mmm' as we take our first, second, or 17th si...
Disinfectants Used In Tap Water to Make Them Safe
When you drink a glass of tap water, fill a pan for cooking, or wash your dishes, you're probably not thinking about the chemicals that come out of your faucet. Don't let the idea of chemicals scare you though, tap water needs to be cleaned. Without disinfectant, your tap water would be full of pathogens and bacteria that could make you unwell - and could even be deadly. We usually associate disinfectants such as chlorine with swimming baths, where it's used to kill off bacteria and other h...
Peruvian Glaciers Are Disappearing
Anyone who has been paying attention to global warming's continually accelerating effects is aware (or at least has heard of) glacial melting. Glaciers in Alaska are melting at an alarming rate due to the repercussions of climate change. But did you know that glacial retreat isn't just a problem for the frozen Arctic Circle? Tropical glaciers around the equator are experiencing incredibly rapid rates of retreat. Yes, there is such a thing as tropical glaciers, which are located at altitude...
How Climate Change is Affecting Water's Acid Level
Several environmental factors affect our oceans. The most significant, climate change and ocean acidification, go hand in hand. Since oceans cover roughly 70% of the Earth's surface, these two factors play a huge role in global climate changes. Acidity levels in the ocean have been rising over the last few centuries. Due to these changes, marine ecosystems are being negatively affected and put at risk. If left unchecked, this will affect human food sources and continue to increase global w...
Why Florida's Coral Reefs are Dying?
All over the world, oceans are heating up, killing coral. Things like heat-induced bleaching are major reasons coral reef has not only stopped growing but has started to erode. The third-largest reef appears to be disappearing more by the day because of stressors in the environment (more on this later). What Are Coral Reefs Exactly? Large underwater structures made of coral are called coral reefs. Healthy coral reef systems are some of the most valuable structures in the world. They provide...
Looking Into the Future: Will the Earth Run Out of Water One Day?
We are constantly being told to save water. There have been many warnings from both science and the media suggesting that one day in the near future, we may indeed run out of H2O. It's expected that two-thirds of the population of the world will face water shortages by 2025. The thought that people across the globe will eventually go thirsty is frightening, especially since this is a real possibility. After all, the population on Earth is continuously increasing, therefore requiring more fr...
Why Every Home Should Have a Water Filter?
Did you know that humans are made up of approximately 60% water? If our makeup shows us anything, it's that H20 is vital to our day-to-day health and wellbeing. After all, we need to drink at least 8 glasses of water today to function and stay alive. As well as being something we drink to stay alive, all of us use water for cooking and bathing. It's an essential component in our nutrition and hygiene. Our water should be clean and free of nasty chemicals. However, not every town has water wi...
