What is healthy to drink other than water? From the weight-loss benefits of cabbage juice and buckwheat tea to the kidney risks of carbonated beverages, explore how daily hydration choices impact your overall wellness.
Salt-water pools might conjure up visions of invigorating ocean swims, but they have little in common with the briny environment. All pools need treatment to sanitize the water. Health threats of pool water include bacteria, viruses and other contaminants that thrive and grow if unchecked.
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Jujube, which is sometimes referred to as the Chinese date, is a type of fruit that has been part of the Chinese diet for nearly 2,000 years, according to the Institute for Traditional Medicine. Jujube fruit is also consumed as a tea.
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While you probably realize that energy drinks aren't the healthiest beverage choices, you probably don't worry about side effects before you drink one, but XS Energy Drink's own website warns that pregnant or lactating women, young children and pets avoid their products and "
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Water is important for your health and staying well-hydrated may help you reduce your blood-glucose levels, which helps you better manage the hormone insulin. This is especially important for diabetics and some evidence suggests that proper hydration may help you from getting type 2 diabetes.
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Individuals interested in beverages with therapeutic properties may be intrigued by roasted barley tea, known in Japanese as mugicha or in Korean as boricha. Barley tea is available in loose grains, tea bags or prepared tea drinks.
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Jasmine tea has been produced in China for nearly 700 years and is the most popular Chinese flavored tea. It is made using green tea most often, but can also be made from oolong tea. High-quality loose tea leaves are blended with jasmine petals, giving the tea a delicate, mildly sweet flavor and aromatic fragrance.
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Chai tea is a combination of spices with tea and milk that makes a delicious, healthy beverage. According to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, chai tea comes from Ayurvedic medicine and can be created with different recipes. All the recipes use health-promoting spices.
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Water hardness is indicated by its levels of calcium, magnesium and sometimes iron, according to Colorado State University. Because the presence of these minerals can be a nuisance, especially when it comes to using the water for cleaning, many people use a water softener on their water.
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Most plastic water bottles are recyclable, and yet most of them are never recycled and end up in the garbage. According to the Container Recycling Institute, consumers recycle only one of every five plastic drink bottles used.
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Water ionizers are appliances that are attached to kitchen faucets and used to treat regular tap water with minerals and an electrical current in order to produce ionized water. Ionized water is alkaline, or low pH, water containing large amounts of electrically charged hydroxyl ions as well as free electrons.
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Most people are familiar with the health benefits of tea, due to its antioxidant properties. Red tea, however, may not be as widely heard of or used. This red tea, also known as "rooibos," has a host of benefits, including immune system health and aiding with common aches and pains.
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The term pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a diluted solution. It can range from 0 to 14, with 7 denoting a neutral value. Acidic water has a pH below 7; alkaline water, above 7. The health effects of pH on drinking water depend upon where the pH falls within its range. The U.S.
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People who are very active have special nutritional needs, and runners are no exception. After a long run, you may be dehydrated or have depleted glycogen stores, and it is important to recover with good nutrition.
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During the normal operation of an Aprilaire home humidifier, the unit opens a water valve, operated by a special electrical device, called a solenoid. When the unit needs water, it sends an electrical impulse to the solenoid, magnetizing a coil in the device.
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Losing weight involves a healthy diet, regular exercise, and mindful drinking habits. Drinking lemon water may aid in weight loss by increasing satiety, boosting metabolism, and reducing calorie intake.
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The Environmental Protection Agency, also known as the EPA, states that drinking water contaminants include giardia, cryptosporidium, arsenic, lead, nitrates, pesticides and radium. Bacteria and viruses also contribute significantly to water pollution, according to the EPA.
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Most well water is safe to drink, but there can be health risks associated with well water used for drinking. Well water may contain microorganisms and chemicals that could make you sick. "Unlike public drinking water systems that serve many people, public health authorities don't check the quality of well water,"
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Whether you want to cool off in the summer or warm up in the winter, it appears that green tea is full of antioxidants to help boost your immune system.
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Carbon filters remove harmful contaminants from water, making it safe to drink. Learn how they work and what types of contaminants they can remove.
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H2O2, also called hydrogen peroxide, is a strong chemical oxidizing agent. It's very useful in many common household applications, but it's also a poison, and can be quite harmful if swallowed.
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