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you know?
Reverse osmosis is the finest water filtration method known. This process will
allow the removal of particles as small as ions from a solution. It is used
to purify water and remove salts and other impurities in order to improve the
color, taste or properties of the fluid. R.O. uses a membrane that is semi-permeable,
allowing the fluid that is being purified to pass through it, while rejecting
other ions and contaminants from passing.
This technology uses a process
known as crossflow to allow the r.o. membrane to continually clean itself. This
is the reason of why an r.o. element can last many years before clogging or
need replacement. This
water purification process requires a driving force to push the fluid through
the membrane, and the most common force is household water pressure or pressure
from a booster pump. The higher the pressure, the larger the driving force and
efficiency.
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Water can prevent and alleviate many of our symptoms
WATER AND GOUT
Imagine waking
up in the middle of the night, in excruciating pain from a throbbing big
toe. Congratulations. It is your first gout attack.
Gout is a
painful disease that is caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the
bloodstream, ending up in the joints of the body. It is characterized
by pain, swelling, redness, and heat/inflammation as well as stiffness
in a joint or joints. Gout is also a form of arthritis, or inflammation
of the joints, and is most common in men. Gout was once thought of as
a disease that only affected the rich and famous, as drinking lots of
alcohol and eating rich foods are a cause to the disease. Those activities
are associated with the glitz and glamour of show biz! Alcohol is a symptom
though, and we know that's not just for the stars!
How gout
happens is this: The body produces too much uric acid, or does not excrete
it with the urine. The excess uric acid may not be able to be removed
by the kidneys, which then builds up and may form crystals in bloodstream,
which find their way to their final destination- the joints. Causes of
crystal formation include drinking too much alcohol, taking medications
that may increase the uric acid concentration, eating foods that are high
in purines (liver, peas, beans) and being overweight. Experts say that
while alcohol is a key factor, metabolism has more to do with it, so weight
is important to take into consideration.
Gout begins
with an attack, usually in the middle of the night, with extreme swelling
and throbbing in the joints, and most commonly in the big toe. Gout is
in fact a recurring disease. People who have gout may have a few very
painful attacks in one or two joints, usually the big toe, foot, ankle,
or knee joints. The attack can last a few days or as long as several weeks,
and then the symptoms can totally disappear, not to return for months
or years. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious forms of arthritis.
Water can
help out gout in many ways. For starters, since water can serve as a joint
lubricant, one who is at risk for gout should be sure to drink plenty
of fluids. Also, being that gout can be caused by frequent alcohol intake,
it can leave people dehydrated. Beer is the worst type of alcohol to drink
in terms of getting gout, as in contains more purines than any other alcoholic
beverage. Dehydration can also lead to kidney infections, stones and even
failure. All this can create that excess uric acid that causes gout in
the first place. In addition, people on high protein diets are actually
consuming more meat, which means they are at risk for consuming uric acid
found in their food source. Drinking more water can flush the body of
these harmful toxins. Drinking more water can also help someone overweight
lose excess weight, or maintain weight.
On a final
note, lead poising can also be attributed to causing gout. It is a great
idea to get water checked for unsafe levels of this toxic metal.
When it comes
to your health, the quality of your drinking water is just as important
as the quantity.
According
to recent news and reports, most tap and well water in the U.S. are not
safe for drinking due to heavy industrial and environmental pollution.
Toxic bacteria, chemicals and heavy metals routinely penetrate and pollute
our natural water sources making people sick while exposing them to long
term health consequences such as liver damage, cancer and other serious
conditions. We have reached the point where all sources of our drinking
water, including municipal water systems, wells, lakes, rivers, and even
glaciers, contain some level of contamination. Even some brands of bottled
water have been found to contain high levels of contaminants in addition
to plastics chemical leaching from the bottle.
A good water
filtration system installed in your home is the only way to proactively
monitor and ensure the quality and safety of your drinking water. Reverse
osmosis water purification systems can remove 90-99% of all contaminants
from city and well water to deliver healthy drinking water for you and
your family.
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