You turn on the tap and out comes water. What could be simpler? But have you ever stopped to think about where that water came from, and all of the things that it might contain? One thing you definitely don’t want to get from your drinking water is a parasitic infection. In this blog post,…
How dirty is tap water? The answer to that question can vary depending on where you live. In some areas of the country, the water is relatively clean and safe to drink. However, in other locations, there are all sorts of contaminants present in the tap water, from lead and arsenic to parasites and bacteria.…
Are you doing everything possible to take care of your hair? For instance, are you treating it gently and rinsing it in top-quality water? If not, you may be unknowingly damaging it. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common habits that cause damaged hair that’s dry, brittle, and lifeless. We…
There are a lot of dangers lurking in the world today, and it can be difficult to protect yourself and your family from every possible scenario. We do the best we can, safeguarding our homes with locks, security systems, and smoke detectors. We even try to stay alert against threats we can’t see, investing in…
As Americans are hearing more and more stories about local water contamination in places like Flint and Benton Harbor, it’s becoming clear that water safety is an issue that can strike anywhere at any time. From corroded lead pipes to water contamination following a storm surge, communities across the country may find themselves facing unsafe…
Water is one of our most basic needs, and a substance we encounter every day. But many of us still have questions about this common liquid. For example, if you’ve ever relaxed too long in a bath, you may wonder why your fingers prune up. Wonder no longer. Today, our experts are putting the “science”…