| Rick Mills | | | | the possibility of life existing on Mars or any other |
| How often have you said to yourself, "I wish things | | | | planet, what they look for is whether that planet has or |
| would slow down"? "I wish life was simpler!" | | | | has ever had water. The majority of the human body |
| | | | is made of water. We cannot live without it. |
| It's no wonder we are the 'stress generation'. Did you | | | | Like our air, our water is polluted with chemicals and |
| know that you hear more news in one DAY that your | | | | toxins from various sources in the environment. |
| great-grandparents heard in an entire year? One day! | | | | Thankfully, water filtration is sophisticated. Having an |
| Combine the stress caused by too much information | | | | effective home water filtration system is within the |
| with the changes in our environment and the food we | | | | reach of virtually everyone. |
| eat and you end up with a losing combination. | | | | Whether you choose a 'whole house' filter or one that |
| What can we do to fight back against the unseen | | | | runs from the faucet, be sure that the particle size that |
| environmental factors that rob us of our health and | | | | it filters is sufficiently small. Look specifically to see that |
| peace of mind? | | | | your filter will remove contaminants like lead, mercury, |
| Plenty! | | | | and asbestos. |
| Here are the top three environmental factors that | | | | 3. Chemical Residue |
| have a negative impact on your life and what you can | | | | If our air and water are both polluted, where does that |
| do about each. | | | | leave our homes? By cleaning up the air we breath |
| 1. Air pollution | | | | and the water we drink, we are on the road to |
| This problem can sneak into your home or office | | | | providing a safer environment for our families. |
| without you even noticing. And the problem is very real. | | | | However, we're not there yet. |
| From airborne pollutants to toxic mold, our breathing is | | | | Every surface in our home collects dust, dirt, germs, |
| under attack. | | | | and grease that need cleaning regularly. That's no |
| Many cities now routinely warn citizens to stay indoors | | | | problem, you say! You can just pick up your handy |
| during certain parts of the day, particularly in the | | | | dandy bottle of all-purpose chemical cleaner and begin, |
| summer, due to elevated ozone levels. Of course, | | | | wait, did you say chemical cleaner? |
| summer is the time when our children and we often | | | | We filter chemicals out of our air and water and then |
| want to be outdoors. | | | | put them right back into our home environment by |
| The good news is that this is a problem with several | | | | cleaning every surface in our home with chemical |
| solutions. Today we have a wide variety of air filters | | | | cleaners, exposing our families to their vapors in the |
| from which to choose. Ranging from those that simply | | | | process. |
| filter our air to more expensive models that 'treat' the | | | | Modern advancements come to the rescue in the |
| air, be sure you get a filter that traps super-small | | | | area of cleaning as well. For the first time, we have |
| particles and defends against ozone as well. And | | | | easy access to methods of cleaning that will do a |
| change your filter often. Experts now recommend | | | | great job without bringing us the chemicals and toxins |
| changing filters up to once a week. | | | | that we don't want. |
| You may not be able to change the air outside but | | | | In each area of household cleaning you undertake, be |
| you can make a difference in the air your family | | | | sure to choose products that won't leave a chemical |
| breaths when they are in your home. | | | | residue or strong chemical odors in the air. Your health |
| 2. Water pollution. | | | | and your lungs will thank you. |
| If you remember high-school science, you will | | | | By making a few simple changes, you can have a |
| remember that there is no new water. That's right, the | | | | permanent impact on your life and the lives of your |
| water you drank today is completely re-circulated | | | | family members. Why not start today? Take back |
| from the clouds above. Makes air pollution take on a | | | | your peace of mind and begin the journey to happier |
| completely new meaning, doesn't it? | | | | and healthier lives. |
| Water is essential to life. When NASA speaks about | | | | |