Drink me
12 May
I bought my mom the cutest little BPA-free, stainless steel water bottle for Mother’s Day. Not exactly the first item on her wish list, but she appreciated the sentiment.
My mom is a bottled water drinker. She’s been keeping Costco in business for over a decade stocking up on cases of Poland Spring.
Maybe you’re like my mom and drink “purified” water from plastic bottles because you think it’s better for you or tastier. Or maybe you’re like the average American and you have a refrigerator in your house that promises “filtered” water. Or maybe you’re like me and you were scared into buying a “system” that promises “ionized,” “alkanized,” “magnetized,” or “distilled” water.
I’m not a water expert. But I know enough to be scared that the water I’m drinking and bathing my kids in is TOXIC. But what’s worse is that I really don’t know what’s better.
There are two areas in the field of holistic health and wellness in which I tread cautiously…water and supplements. And so should you. Because the bottom line is (and I’m about to piss off some of my lil bitches who represent water and vitamin companies), some of the stuff that’s being marketed as healthy and safe is not. Or, the products are safe, but the return might not equal the investment you’re making.
As with choosing a health care practitioner, be mindful about your purchases. Ask questions. Take the time to do research. Learn the credentials of the person you trust with your wellness decisions. And remember, just because an “expert” has a degree or certificate doesn’t make him wise. And just because a person sounds wise, doesn’t mean he’s kind. And just because someone is kind, doesn’t mean he knows shit about what’s best for your family.
WAKE UP. You know what’s best for your family. Now, go do some research.
TIPS: What’s wrong with plastic water bottles. A list of drinking water contaminants. Drugs in our drinking water.
I’ve done research up the wazoo, but still, how to know if something’s good? Any thoughts on this water filter?
http://tinyurl.com/28zg8l7
Hi Sarah: I don’t know anything about this filter. The description makes it sound pretty good though right? Of course, now I’m freaked out that the carbon system I have in my house is growing bacteria. Which honestly, is not so surprising since the water just sits in there and the system is never really dried out. (What about mold???)
I have also done a lot of research and listened to a bunch of people who sound like experts…yet they conflict with each other. One guy I know swears by distilled, particularly for bathing. The other says distilled is the worst. One person says reverse osmosis, but the other person says reverse osmosis doesmore damage than good.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could actually trust our government to regulate and inform? Yeah…that’d be nice.
well, what is known for sure is that plastic water bottles are bad! i do like my water filtered because when i lived in maine the water tasted half way decent but here in iowa (where i liev now) it tastes like it has been sitting around for ages. so, we bought a lowe energy water cooler used off craigslist and own 2 refillable water jugs which we use combines with cups (in house) and stainless reusable water containers when out ad about.