Going to the sink and running you a glass of clear, cold water do not take much effort. But have you considered where your drinking water comes from and if it is safe. Sure, we buy bottles of water each year but who makes sure that the water found within those plastic cocoons is actually safe for human consumption?
It is a complex process that begins with your bottle or glass of water and continues on to the federal government. If you have not given your drinking water much thought it is time to do so because there are plenty of chances you are taking each time you take a drink of water.
So for your informative pleasure this article will take you through some of the questions you may have about your drinking water. From source to tap this is your one-stop-drinking information.
Are there better bottled waters for you versus some others?
Well, that depends on who you ask. Many bottling companies market their products as "pure" when in reality they may be from the same water source that comes from your kitchen sink. Other companies are now adding flavors and vitamins to their waters in order to entice more consumers into choosing their brands over the competition. It really comes down to personal taste and preference.
Is it considered protected under the Safe Drinking Water Act?
Well water is not considered protected under the Safe Drinking Water Act set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency due to it is not being consumed by the public. In fact the SDWA only covers areas in which ten or more homes are using the same source water. Your private water supply will need to be monitored by you but you can buy kits that test the quality of your water to ensure that it is safe for your consumption.
What is the Safe Drinking Water Act?
In 1974 Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act as a way to monitor the drinking water standards of all US public drinking water facilities. It does not cover well water but it does cover bottled water facilities. It does cover ground well water sources where public water facilities tap into though and of course rivers, streams and lakes.
What is this backlash about bottled drinking water about?
A few years ago a major bottling company of water was discovered to be using tap water as their "pure mountain spring water" instead of what they advertised. This helped fuel the debate on whether or not bottled water was any better for you than tap water.
Conservationists and environmental protection agencies have long argued that this trend towards bottled water is harming the environment. The sheer volumes of plastic water bottles in our landfills are testament to that fact.
You can drink all the water you want, but if the skin cells in your body can't retain sufficient moisture, you might as well save your bladder the trouble. Up until we're around 21 or so, or bodies produce vast amounts of what is known as Glucosoamine. Glucosamine's key role is to hold moisture in your body's skin cells. It is an amazingly effective natural moisturizer, easily eclipsing the effectiveness of anything you apply to your skin externally. It is why your skin stays fresh and plump in your younger years.
It is also a huge reason why your face looses its plumpness/fullness as you get older. Just like with collagen, as you age, your Glucosoamine levels drop off, along with your skin's ability to retain water - leaving you with the sometimes frustrating pursuit of wrinkle reduction.
THIS IS ACTUALLY GOOD NEWS!
Why? Because you are now armed with this knowledge, and thanks to modern science, Glucosoamine supplements are available at most local health food stores. When you start supplementing your body with this much needed body chemical, your body will respond by retaining the water you put into it. And guess what that means?
Wrinkle Reduction. Age prevention. And the privilege of keeping that wonderfully young plump look (plump as in the tissues in your face like collagen, etc) far beyond what you thought possible.
Why haven't you been told about this before??
I asked myself the same question when I came across this research. All I know is that I'm grateful that I know about it now. I take Glucosoamine every day, along with my daily wrinkle reduction cream (we need all the help we can get!). And boy, is it making a difference!
There are a few types of Glucosoamine on the market today. From my research, the most potent type is Glucosoamine Sulfate. Another popular one in stores is Glucosoamine Hydrochloride, but studies have found this type to not flex its wrinkle reduction muscle nearly as well as Glucosoamine Sulfate.
OK, so drinking water isn't entirely pointless, as we do need water! However, from your skin's point of view, you're looking at a different story.
Bottomline: Increasing skin moisture equals smoother, younger looking skin. Incorporate the daily use of Glucosoamine Sulfate with a good anti wrinkle moisturizer and you're way ahead of most people's anti aging regimen - and on your way to seeing yourself smile in the mirror a lot more often!
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