Many Americans drink tap water and well water. It’s all we know. By the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards, our water is safe to drink. But is it as safe as it can be? According to experts, there are 84,000 known contaminants in our drinking water. And the definition of what is a contaminant spans a…
Water is essential to our wellbeing. It nourishes and replenishes our bodies, and we’d be in bad shape without it. If you were to go without food, you could survive 21 days. Without water, you would only survive 3 days. We hear it time and time again that we should drink more water, but it’s…
Our relationship with water is complicated. Some people love the taste of water as is, while others can’t stand it. We all know the importance of drinking water. It keeps us hydrated, flushes our organs, and helps regulate our body temperature. But because we don’t like the taste of water, we often find ourselves reaching…
Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, and those of us in the South know that whether you’re on the coast or miles from, you’re not out a hurricane’s warpath, and you better be prepared. Especially now that we’re in the eye of hurricane season, it’s time to revisit and revise your checklist…
The science is there. Being hydrated is a significant factor in optimum health. After all, water isn’t just something we drink; our bodies desire it and helps it thrive. And our bodies are screaming to be hydrated, America! We’re lax about drinking water, and that’s a problem because the human body — muscles, kidneys, brain,…
Making upgrades to your home is a known part of being a homeowner. With each passing year, you add to a list of changes that you want to make to your home; some are doable projects, and with others being the stuff of dreams. But whether you’re looking to move soon or plan to stay…