Water in California

There are a lot of things that you cannot control in life. Unfortunately, the quality of your well or municipality’s drinking water is one of them. From old, out-of-date water treatment plants to contaminants picked up in pipes or groundwater, your tap water is what it is. That is, if you do not have a […]

Your kidneys are extremely important to your health, although they may not get the same attention as your heart or your lungs. They are not very big, but they do have a big job when it comes to working for your body. They keep a person healthy by maintaining the right balance of water and […]

When water main breaks occur or water authorities find contaminants beyond acceptable limits, the public is typically informed right away and told to boil their water before using it for consumption or other direct uses. When these warnings and boil water advisories occur, it leaves many wondering if their city’s water supplies are actually safe […]

Drinking water quality is not something to take for granted, but many of us still do. We assume that water from both our private wells or from the tap and a municipal water system is safe to drink when we cannot take, smell or see anything wrong with it. However water that has not been […]

Well, it is officially upon us, June 21st marked the first day of summer and another season of … swimsuits.  Let’s be honest, many of us have to work for months to be ready for another season of beaches, vacations, fun in the sun and the dreaded swimsuit unveiling.  Now that summer is here, let’s […]

Did you know that the 6th leading cause of death, at least in the United States, is due to medication-related safety?  Not many people would answer yes to this question.  To help improve awareness of the issue and reduce risk, the Women’s Heart Foundation has sponsored a Medication Safety Week, this year running from April […]

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 […]