Save $700 And Help The Environment

Water Purification Bottle

As beautiful and alluring as the summer season may be, it also brings with it hot weather, humidity, and THIRST! Water is the largest component of the human body, making up about 60% water in adult males and 55% in adult females. As we bask in the sunlight and enjoy the summer weather, we also sweat, losing a certain percentage of our body water. It is crucial to replace this water and stay hydrated. In order to stay hydrated, many people spend hundreds of dollars a year on bottled water, leading to a significant hole in the pocket, and hundreds of plastic bottles in landfills.  Putting costs aside, it is important to know that bottled water, although purified for human consumption, may reduce the concentration of particulate matter but not to a considerable extent.

The inexpensive and safe solution to the drinking water dilemma is making a small investment into a water filtration bottle. Investing in a water filtration bottle would not only give one assurance that the water being consumed has been tested by independent laboratories using EPA and NSF protocols, but would also save an individual over $700 a year! And in this tough economy, who wouldn’t want to save a buck (or many bucks in this case!) while doing what’s right for one’s body and the environment?

Water filtration bottles filter out 99.9% of pollutants and produce up to 100 gallons of filtered water equating to about 700 refills. The unappealing alternative is purchasing bottled water. Carrying around a bottle of water has become as common as having a cell phone in hand. Sadly, however, millions of unrecycled water bottles end up in our country’s landfills contributing to a widespread environmental problem. Trading bottled water for a reusable water filtration bottle will ensure that there is always fresh water on hand and that the Earth is always smiling.

Get your compact, lightweight water filtration bottle today and be well on your way to healthier living!

The Dangers of Extreme Heat

Heat can kill by pushing the body beyond its limits. Under normal conditions, the body’s internal thermostat produces perspiration that evaporates and cools the body. However, in extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body has to work much harder to maintain a normal temperature. Most heat related problems occur because someone has been over exposed to heat or has over-exercised for their age or physical condition. The elderly, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to be affected extreme heat. Conditions that can cause heat-related illnesses include no air movement, and poor air quality. People living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a heat wave than those living in more rural areas. Another contributing factor is that asphalt and concrete store heat longer and gradually release heat at night, which can produce higher nighttime temperatures known as the “urban heat island effect.”

Some things you can do to beat the heat:
• Install window air conditioners snugly, insulate if necessary.
• Close any floor heat registers nearby and use a circulating or box fan to spread cool air.
• Check air-conditioning ducts for proper insulation.
• Install temporary reflectors, such as aluminum foil covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside and be sure to weather-strip doors and sills to keep cool air in.
• Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings or louvers. Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent.