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Did
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
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You Know?
Water can prevent and alleviate many of our symptoms
KIDNEYS
AND BLADDER PROBLEMS/STONES
People who
do not drink enough water can easily develop bladder and kidney disorders
due to the heavy concentration of urine that is passed.
Bladder
It almost
seems like a paradox. The bladder aids in the passing of fluid from our
body. Yet, to remain healthy, it needs water. The urinary bladder is
a hollow organ made up of elastic muscle fibers, which allow it to expand
without damage. Ordinarily, the bladder has the capacity to hold up to
750ml of fluid. According to the amount of fluid collected, pressure is
exerted on the walls of the bladder and, as it mounts, this triggers the
feeling of needing to pass water, or urinate. A bladder infection (or
urinary tract infections, UTI), caused by bacteria getting into the urine,
creates the same urge, but often the patient is able to produce only a
few drops of water while suffering pain and discomfort. This discomfort
is avoidable. Drinking the recommended 6-8 glasses of water a day will
keep the bladder active and bacteria-free. Also, avoiding coffee, tea,
carbonated beverages and alcohol can help, as they irritate the bladder
and cause a slight amount of bleeding to occur. When bleeding occurs,
bacteria may enter the blood vessels.
If a UTI
is left untreated or undetected, it can turn into a kidney infection,
as the bladders is connected to the two kidneys through ureters. Both
can be treated with antibiotics, but as the infection passes to the kidney,
lower back pain may develop as well, making a need for pain medication. Which leads us to kidneys...
Kidneys/Kidney
Stones
While they
don't sound as important as the heart and lungs, kidneys are very important
to our health. The kidneys, along with the liver and or urinary tract
rid our body of waste materials. If the kidneys were to stop operating
for only two days, it would cause a retention of metabolic toxins, and
then uremia would set in. The accumulation of waste products, normally
excreted in the urine, would cause metabolic poisoning.
Build-up
of bacteria and proteins can cause crystals to form, which are known as
kidney stones. These are very painful to pass. Some studies show that
dehydration increases the chances of having kidney stones, and drinking
plenty of water may very well prevent the formation of them. People living
in the southeastern United States may have more kidney stones than people
living elsewhere, and it is thought that the cause may be related to temperature
and dehydration
Avoiding
situations or controlling the other diseases that contribute to kidney
disorders may sometimes prevent chronic kidney disease, where patients
may have to rely on a kidney machine for survival. The earlier a person
can alter factors that damage the kidneys, the better. Among the ways
to help prevent chronic kidney disease are:
ü Maintaining
blood pressure at less than 130/85 mm Hg
ü Maintain
strict blood glucose control in people with
ü Maintain
healthy levels of fats (lipids), such as cholesterol and triglycerides
ü Stop
smoking or using other tobacco products
But perhaps
one of the easiest and most effective ways is to avoid dehydration. Dehydration
is not only a symptom, but also the cause of many aliments, especially kidney
infections and other disorders that can lead to more serious matters. If
someone is prone to kidney and urinary ailments, they will want to avoid
dehydration at all costs. People will want to drink at least 48 ounces
of water per day, and will want to promptly treat any illnesses that cause
dehydration, such as diarrhea, vomiting, or fever. During hot weather and
exercise, it is even more important to replenish fluids that may have been
lost through water and even the occasional sports drink. Also, they will
want to avoid caffeinated beverages, such as coffee and colas. They increase
urine output and dehydrate the body faster, as do alcoholic beverages.
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