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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
18.
Drinking Water is the Best Cure for Fever
Fever
is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of many ailments. And, there
are many side effects of a fever, like dehydration, that can cause even
more damage.
When
one has a fever, despite the discomfort, it is a good thing- it means
the body is fighting off an illness or infection. The normal body temperature
is 98.6 degrees, although children often have higher temps than adults.
Most people can tolerate a fever of 103-degrees for a short period of
time. Most fevers will last three to four days. However, if there are
other symptoms along with the fever, it could mean something else. When
one has a fever, they may feel tired, have lower energy and may not eat
as much. Symptoms include sweating, chills, muscle aches and shivering.
Contrary
to what you may think, it is not recommended that you try to cool off
when experiencing a fever. This is because the body's raised temperature
is trying to fight off bacteria that thrive in a cool environment. Think
about all the times you weren't sure if a meat you were preparing was
removed of all bacteria when you said to yourself, "I'll die when
I cook it." Similar concept. However, if you truly want to cool
down and get a little more comfortable, the best think to do while inflicted
with a fever is to take a lukewarm shower. It is okay to raise the temperature
a little until you are comfortable. It is not recommended to use ice to
cool the body! Also, wearing light and airy clothes will help you remain
comfortable.
The
most important thing though is to keep body fluids flowing. Like in heat
exhaustion and heat stroke and other similar ailments, when the body temperature
goes up, the more fluid it uses. So, although inactive and lying in bed,
one can still become dehydrated with a fever. To prevent dehydration
during a fever, body fluids need to be replenished. The average adult
should drink about 10 glasses of water per day, more than the usual average.
Children should strive for 6-10 per day. If your fever is the cause of
another illness, such as the cold or the flu, water is equally important
in flushing out the body of the "bug" that is causing the illness.
Many
doctors will argue that treating fevers gets in the way of the body's
natural course of protecting itself. In fact, for those with fevers at
or under 102-degrees, it is not recommended to take any medication. For
fevers above this, acetaminophen and ibuprofen for adults and children
are okay, and aspirin for adults only.
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