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A Detailed Comparison Of Water Filter Technologies...You can get performance reports of water filters by reviewing the Performance Data Sheet, which is essentially a list of all the contaminants the water filter system has been certified to remove and to what extend it can remove the contaminants. The government of California demands that this information be readily available to the consumers and must accompany the particular water filter. The information should also include details about replacement cartridge cost, and a copy must be enclosed with each water filtration device. Consumers would thus be in a better position to buy the best water filter after comparing each product's contaminant reduction capabilities, system cost and ongoing cost per gallon. Consumers must note all the advantages or disadvantages of other products or technologies which might not be well known brands; such is the case with reverse osmosis and distillation systems. Very few leading brands make use of these de-mineralizing techniques, as their demand has gone down over the years. Currently there is an ongoing debate over the healthfulness of de-mineralized water vs. filtered water with trace minerals. Previous research done supported both sides of this debate, but however after 15 years of specialized study in water quality and health, we believe drinking naturally balanced water, with natural trace minerals, is healthier than anything else. There is no place on earth that has naturally occurring de-mineralized water and this probably means that we were never meant to drink this water. Fresh water all over the world contains traces of natural minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium, which is fuel for our bodies. All over the world and throughout time, wherever you find the most contaminant-free, mineral rich water, you find the healthiest, most vibrant civilizations. Scientific research reveals more detailed reports and books that stress the more recent opinion that long term consumption of de-mineralized water can in fact be harmful. According to Dr. Zolton Rona, author of The Joy of Health, the longer one consumes distilled water, the more likely he/she will develop mineral deficiencies and an reach an acid state. Dr. Paavo Airola, cancer expert and author of How to Get Well and Cancer... Causes, Prevention and Healing also was quoted saying "the long term consumption of distilled water eventually results in multiple mineral deficiencies..." Two very negative things occur when you drink water that has all natural minerals removed. First, because de-mineralized water contains more hydrogen it is an acid, with a pH below seven. Any time we consume an acid substance, our body will pull minerals from our teeth and bones to produce bicarbonate in order to neutralize the acid. Second, it has been proven that when our body fluids become more acid than alkaline the production of free radicals increases, causing increased cancer risks. Recent study revealed that cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. Advocators of this theory argue that "...the areas where people live the longest most disease free lives are the areas that have the most alkaline water, water with the highest mineral content." The very healthiest water is produced by selective water filtration, which can get rid of contaminants while living the minerals. You can read a wide range of water usage articles. They discuss the use of water in the house and home ... topics covered include filters, heaters, softeners and water in the garden |