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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
22. Water and Arthritis
Water
does many things for our body. But for someone suffering from arthritis,
one of the most important tasks H20 has is lubing up joints for maximum
and pain-free movement. Arthritis, meaning "join inflammation"
is the general term for many sub-forms of the disease. There is rheumatoid
arthritis and osteoarthritis as well as gout, but these are just a few
of the about 100 forms. About 43 millions Americans suffer from one form
or another.
Arthritis,
as well as osteoporosis, is linked with fluoride in public drinking water
systems. A more debilitating disease with similar symptoms of arthritis
is skeletal fluorosis. A reverse osmosis filter installed in the home
and drinking bottled water when away from home is one way to ensure not
being exposed to this element.
Since
the arthritis pain and stiffness is a result of joints not being cushioned,
water can aid in this by helping to lubricate and provide padding for
these areas. Also, this is a result of increased friction between the
cartilage surfaces. When the joints move, a suction pulls water from the
bone marrow to the joint cavity-- if there is available water. If there
is not enough water, they joints can't glide as they should. So, an increased
water intake and being hydrated can keep that water supply there-- and
reduce some of the pain. Also, with gout, it can also remove uric acid
and other toxins. So in essence, in areas where there is pain, it is almost
as if the body is letting you know there is a drought,
Like
in osteoporosis, water exercise is also a very effective means of both
reducing pain and staying in shape. When one has arthritis, they usually
do not want to move their joints more than they have to. However, if staying
in one place too long, the ligaments can tighten causing more pain. Regular
exercise can help with flexibility and strength, as well as get the body
in shape to do everyday tasks. Just being in the water allows for muscles
to relax. And, exercising in the water is gentle, and the water supports
the limbs and muscles- relieving them some stress. Also, water creates
resistance which builds muscle strength.
Another
cause for arthritis can actually be calcium deposits in the water. This
inorganic mineral, lime, can cause debilitating effects on joints. For
more on this, see our related article on inorganic minerals.
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