Bottled water is probably one of the most successfully marketed products available. Major bottled water companies consistently encourage the public to drink bottled water instead of tap water. As a result, a growing number of people think that bottled water is purer and healthier than tap water, without knowing some crucial facts. “Consumers do not [...]
Media agencies report that drinking water is contaminated with pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) that may endanger your health. What are PPCPs and Their Potential Health Hazards? PPCPs include prescription and over-the-counter drugs, fragrances, cosmetics, and other bioactive chemicals. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), residues of painkillers, antidepressants, birth control pills, [...]
If your child is less than a year old, be selective about the water you give him or her as it may contain harmful levels of fluoride. In 2007, the American Dental Association (ADA) warned not to mix tap water with baby formula because it may endanger the health of your child. Health Risks of [...]
It’s no secret that massively aggressive advertising has attracted people to the taste and energy-boosting, caffeine effect of soda. But behind the pleasure of drinking soda lurks serious dangers to your health. Doctors say that extreme soda consumption can increase the likelihood of suffering from a wide range of chronic and debilitating conditions including muscle [...]
Letting your children drink tap water in schools may not be a good idea right now. Why? A recent nationwide investigation in 27 states has shown that tap water in schools is contaminated with lead and other poisonous substances from old pipes, based on a report by National Geographic. Lead, a highly toxic chemical found [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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