This January, instead of making the usual resolutions that we’ve given up on by the end of the month, we decided to break it up by dividing some big goals into manageable chunks. Each month, we invite you to overhaul one aspect of your life to reduce toxins, improve health, and increase your peace of mind. Our promise is that these changes will be easy to implement, helping you avoid resolution
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Alkaline Water Questions? We Have Answers!
As the resident water filter expert here at Gimme the Good Stuff, I often field questions about water alkalinity and if it's worth purchasing a special filter to make drinking water more alkaline. Here is my take on the issue. What is alkaline water? Alkaline water is simply water that has a higher pH level than does plain tap water. What are the reported benefits of alkaline water? Proponents
What You Need to Know About Toxins In Your Water
If you missed our Twitter party the other night (the one on toxins in your water with Dr. Alan Greene), here is the complete transcript. Need it even simpler? Here are the big takeaways: 1. Tap water--even in areas known for "good" water--often contains a range of contaminants. These might include heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, hormones, and of course chlorine and fluoride. The
Why You Should Drink MORE Water When it’s Humid (and a Problem with Air Conditioners)
I don’t know how it is where you are, dear reader, but it is officially hot where I am. Really hot…and humid. We’ve all heard about the importance of staying hydrated, and in this kind of weather it is even harder to do. Yes, the heat is a problem, because it causes us to sweat and therefore we can quickly lose a lot of water…but heat combined with humidity causes our sweat glands to go into
Do You Need a Water Filter? New Harvard Study Says Yes
As a breastfeeding mom, I'm constantly thirsty, and I carry around this water bottle all day as a reminder to guzzle lots. Most of us have plenty of water available…but do you really know if your water supply is safe? Whether you live in a big city, in the burbs, or out in the wild woods, there is likely something pretty noxious in your drinking glass (don’t worry—it’s not all bad news. This
