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You turn on the tap, expecting a refreshing drink of water, but what comes out might not be as safe as you think. Tap water can contain all sorts of contaminants, from lead and arsenic to parasites and bacteria. In fact, tap water is often purported as safe to drink. However, this isn’t often true […]

A United States Geological Survey found that 85% of homes in the US have water with some level of hardness. Not only can hard water be an annoyance for homeowners, but it can also wreak havoc on your plumbing system.  Learning how to recognize the signs of hard water in your home can help you identify the

By now we should all be aware of the importance of water and how it affects your health. Water is an essential nutrient and plays a key role in the human body. We can survive up to several weeks without food, but only a few days without water. This has been well documented throughout the

EMF stands for electromagnetic fields, which are generated by the interaction of electric and magnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields are present everywhere in our environment, and many of our modern devices, such as cell phones, computers, and televisions, also emit electromagnetic fields. Studies show suggested that prolonged exposure to high levels of electromagnetic fields increase the

Activated carbon is a highly porous form of carbon that is used to remove contaminants from water. The pores in activated carbon provide a large surface area for adsorption, which is the process by which contaminants are attracted to and held on the surface of the carbon. When water containing contaminants comes into contact with

Grounding helps to improve circulation by reducing inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation contributes to atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries, which restricts blood flow and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. By reducing inflammation, grounding helps improve blood flow and circulation. Grounding helps to regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS),

Grounding, also known as earthing, refers to the practice of making direct skin contact with the earth’s surface, either through walking barefoot or using grounding equipment such as Carico’s Platinum Collection of mattresses and toppers. Grounding has a positive impact on health by helping to balance the body’s electrical charge, reducing inflammation, and promoting better

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can have harmful effects on human health. Exposure to lead can occur through various sources, including lead-based paint, contaminated soil, water, and air pollution from industrial sources, and certain consumer products. The harmful effects of lead are particularly dangerous for children and pregnant women, even at low levels.

Ceramic filters effectively remove bacteria from water through a process called physical filtration. The ceramic filter contains tiny pores that are small enough to allow water molecules pass, but trap bacteria, preventing the bacteria from passing through and contaminating the water. As water flows through the ceramic filter, the bacteria are physically blocked by the

The black slimy residue that you may occasionally find in your faucet is likely caused by the growth of certain types of bacteria, such as Serratia marcescens or Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in your plumbing system. These bacteria can thrive in moist environments, such as the insides of your faucet or in your showerhead, and can form