Water in California

Unless you’re a scientist, you probably studied the periodic table in high school science class and then promptly forgot all about it, focusing instead on other things that you thought were more relevant to your daily life.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency, however, one semi-metal element on that periodic table might affect your daily […]

March is National Nutrition Month and is the perfect time for families all over the country to start making better decisions when it comes to their health and their diets. When we improve our food choices, beverage choices, and eating habits, we will begin to feel better. The key to becoming more healthy and making […]

There are few people in this world that most of us will truly take orders from. Maybe a police officer or a boss, but hopefully our doctors. We trust that they have our best interest at hand and have done the research for best practice advice. In the case of February and American Heart Month, […]

Sometimes, as adults, we lead very busy (and stressful) lives and need to make choices that are fast and convenient. These may result in the lesser of healthy choices, but are easier nonetheless. But before you grab a juice box, soft drink, or other sugary beverage for your child due to its convenience, think about […]

Most of us drink water to stay healthy. We are constantly hearing about how good water is for our skin and health, but what experts seem to be leaving out is just how important the quality of our drinking water is too. Contaminated drinking water is present all around us and could actually be making […]

Often, we hear about California’s water issues, or the Southwest’s water issues, but when was the last time you heard anything specific to your town or neighborhood? We often generalize water problems, but it’s not until they hit our own kitchen sink that we actually care enough to make a change, or even learn more […]

Between the cookies and cocktails, there’s a good chance that most people will pack on the pounds this holiday season. In fact, according to one health expert, North Americans will gain 2-3 pounds on average this holiday season alone. Drinking water is essential for weight loss, so this holiday season, drinking water may help you […]

When it comes to drinking water, most people agree that drinking an adequate amount of it is essential for good health.  But how do you know that your water is safe to drink and even when someone else says that it’s safe, how do you know that they are right?  Fortunately for the consumer, there […]

Children’s bodies may be smaller than adults, but that doesn’t mean they need any less water. Water is in fact one of the most important nutrients for children. Often times when we read tips for nutrition for our children, they leave out important information about the intake of healthy fluids. According to medical experts, water […]

We all know that drinking water is vital to ensuring good health – including proper weight, reasonable blood pressure, and even cancer prevention to a degree – but did you know that the time of day that you drink your water affects how much benefit from it?  A recent infographic on the Life and Livingness blog shows some […]