Sunday, February 6, 2011
Having clean water:
I posted a blog last week I believe is when it was regarding clean water sources. I also posted a link to visit that provides education about what contaminated water sources can do to your health. I mentioned the fact that most public water sources in the U.S. can be trusted to be non-contaminated. Bottled water was also a water source with very few reports of contamination. Then there are water filters you can attach to faucets that will increase the chances that you always get clean water. Water filters can also filter out elements found in tap water that you may not want to drink, such as fluoride. Another bonus to water filters is that they will cost you less overtime. It costs more to buy bottled water each year or month than it does to pay one sum for a water filter that will serve its purpose for a long while if not a lifetime. There may be some water filters that are more expensive than others, but most will save you money over purchasing bottled water. I know of a great water filter in particular that is cheaper to use than buying bottled waters. If you have any interest in this water filter contact me. You can also view the product by clicking on "view my complete profile" on my blog page then clicking on my "webpage" from there.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Drinking water for your health!
Most of us think our public drinking water is safe granted it is regulated and filtered safely before it gets to our taps. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) it is true that public drinking water in the U.S. is safe. The CDC states:
"The United States has one of the safest public drinking water supplies in the world. Over 286 million Americans get their tap water from a community water system. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates drinking water quality in public water systems and sets maximum concentration levels for water chemicals and pollutants." (CDC, 2010, p.1).
Despite the fact that the U.S. has one of the safest systems to purify water there is still the chance that contaminants can make their way into the water you drink. I know that there are many people who choose bottled water over tap water due to concerns like this. There are also those who choose bottled water over tap water due to not wanting to drink certain things that are known to be in tap water such as fluoride. Is bottled water really much safer to drink than tap water? According to the CDC bottled water also has the chance to be contaminated and some bottled waters may even contain fluoride. If you are somebody who does not want fluoride in your drinking water, it is best to call the manufacturer of your bottled water to find out. Also, each manufacturer of bottled water although regulated by the FDA does have different ways of filtering their water before final bottling and purchase. The CDC mentions that although bottled water contamination is not often reported it can occur based on the following factors: how the manufacturer protects their water source and if it is properly treated before bottling, whether the manufacturing process is efficient, also if the bottled water is protected properly when being stored, packaged, and shipped (CDC, 2010).
One other option for a water source is that of water filters. Many people choose to purchase water filters to attach to their faucet or they choose to use the filter attached to their refrigerator. Water filter products will claim to filter out contaminants from your drinking water as the water comes through the faucet and hits the filter. The filter system basically is said to only allow pure water to pass through into your cup and to not allow contaminants to pass through into your cup. Personally, I think water filters are a great way to go. I have seen water come out of faucets that is obviously cloudy. To me this means there are probably certain molecules or contaminants passing through the faucet that are not going to be healthy to drink. After attaching a water filter the water will come out clear which is telling.
If you drink water that has contaminants it can cause various illnesses that the CDC mentions. Visit the website I will post at the bottom of this blog in order to read all of the possible illnesses contaminated water can cause. Although most public drinking water in the U.S. has been proven to be safe and bottled water manufacturers don't have many reports of contamination it is still best to protect yourself the best you can since contaminants have the potential of entering your drinking water. If you drink tap water it might be best to attach a water filter to your faucet just to be on the safe side. If you drink bottled water know where your water is coming from. You can also call the manufacturer to find out information such as how is the water treated or what exactly does the company filter out of the water before bottling it? Another good question is how is the water protected and how well does it continue to be protected during the storage and shipping process?
References:
Water-related diseases and contaminants in public water systems. (2010). Center for Disease
Control and Prevention. Retrieved January 24, 2011, from
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/public/water_diseases.html.
Commercially bottled water. (2010). Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved January 24,
2011, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/bottled/index.html.
"The United States has one of the safest public drinking water supplies in the world. Over 286 million Americans get their tap water from a community water system. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates drinking water quality in public water systems and sets maximum concentration levels for water chemicals and pollutants." (CDC, 2010, p.1).
Despite the fact that the U.S. has one of the safest systems to purify water there is still the chance that contaminants can make their way into the water you drink. I know that there are many people who choose bottled water over tap water due to concerns like this. There are also those who choose bottled water over tap water due to not wanting to drink certain things that are known to be in tap water such as fluoride. Is bottled water really much safer to drink than tap water? According to the CDC bottled water also has the chance to be contaminated and some bottled waters may even contain fluoride. If you are somebody who does not want fluoride in your drinking water, it is best to call the manufacturer of your bottled water to find out. Also, each manufacturer of bottled water although regulated by the FDA does have different ways of filtering their water before final bottling and purchase. The CDC mentions that although bottled water contamination is not often reported it can occur based on the following factors: how the manufacturer protects their water source and if it is properly treated before bottling, whether the manufacturing process is efficient, also if the bottled water is protected properly when being stored, packaged, and shipped (CDC, 2010).
One other option for a water source is that of water filters. Many people choose to purchase water filters to attach to their faucet or they choose to use the filter attached to their refrigerator. Water filter products will claim to filter out contaminants from your drinking water as the water comes through the faucet and hits the filter. The filter system basically is said to only allow pure water to pass through into your cup and to not allow contaminants to pass through into your cup. Personally, I think water filters are a great way to go. I have seen water come out of faucets that is obviously cloudy. To me this means there are probably certain molecules or contaminants passing through the faucet that are not going to be healthy to drink. After attaching a water filter the water will come out clear which is telling.
If you drink water that has contaminants it can cause various illnesses that the CDC mentions. Visit the website I will post at the bottom of this blog in order to read all of the possible illnesses contaminated water can cause. Although most public drinking water in the U.S. has been proven to be safe and bottled water manufacturers don't have many reports of contamination it is still best to protect yourself the best you can since contaminants have the potential of entering your drinking water. If you drink tap water it might be best to attach a water filter to your faucet just to be on the safe side. If you drink bottled water know where your water is coming from. You can also call the manufacturer to find out information such as how is the water treated or what exactly does the company filter out of the water before bottling it? Another good question is how is the water protected and how well does it continue to be protected during the storage and shipping process?
References:
Water-related diseases and contaminants in public water systems. (2010). Center for Disease
Control and Prevention. Retrieved January 24, 2011, from
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/public/water_diseases.html.
Commercially bottled water. (2010). Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved January 24,
2011, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/bottled/index.html.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
More on bone health:
About 2 weeks or so ago I posted a blog about bone health. I discussed some ways that you can keep your bones strong and healthy. One of those ways was to increase calcium intake. Certain foods that are higher in calcium were listed on my previous blog. It was also mentioned that Vitamin D is an important part of bone health since this is the vitamin that helps to absorb the calcium taken in. Vitamin D and calcium go hand in hand basically. In my opinion it is always best to get the elements you need from food as much as possible. But lets face it, life is busy and doesn't always allow for the time needed to eat nutritiously all of the time. On these busy days, it is always good to use a supplement. You can get daily vitamin supplements at any grocery store of course. Then there are nutrilite products. These products are advertised on my webpage for healthy products. There are supplements available that focus on supporting bone health. There are also supplements that cover a wide array of nutrient needs that you may not even think about. Compared to other daily vitamin supplements I have seen the supplements on my webpage contain many more nutrients that you need daily. Email me or visit my webpage to see for yourself or inquire of these products. You can also call me if you are interested in seeing these products.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
What should you do to keep your bones healthy?
Bone health is important. If we don't take care of our bones properly it could result in brittle weak bones and lead to osteoporosis at some point in life. Osteoporosis simply refers to the bones being less dense. When bones come to be in this brittle and less dense state there is more of a chance for bones to easily fracture. Fracture means that the bone breaks, a broken bone basically. This introduction to bone health comes from no particular source. This introduction is simply my knowledge and understanding based on my educational background and profession.
I can now provide you with some tips that will support bone health. Based on my educational background I can say that to support bone health you need to have an appropriate daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. Vitamin D is what will allow calcium to be absorbed into bones. Vitamin D is found in most milk and is also obtained from the sunlight. It does not take long to get your days worth of Vitamin D from the sun. I would say 10 to 15 minutes in the sunlight will give you all you need for the day. I can also say that exercise that is weight bearing in nature is of importance. When performing weight bearing exercises the body will respond by taking calcium from the bloodstream and bringing that calcium into bones. I will now go ahead and elaborate on these general thoughts of my own by using information from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) website:
1. Have an appropriate daily intake of calcium and vitamin D: Good sources of calcium include dairy products, dark green vegetables such as broccoli, nuts (almonds in particular), and anything that is calcium fortified. The CDC has a chart that provides information regarding how much calcium you should be including in your daily diet. The chart gives this information based on age. It would be more efficient for you to visit the site and view this chart to find your needed calcium intake rather than me giving you all of that information on this blog. I will post the CDC website I have used for this section of the blog at the end of my blog.
2. Perform weight bearing exercises: The CDC lists some examples of weight bearing physical activities including walking jogging or running, tennis (the bones and muscles in your arms are working against gravity to activate the response of calcium being pulled into bones), jump rope, ball sports, dancing, hiking, and weight lifting. This section of my blog has also been supported by information from the same CDC website as the above section.
Reference:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008, December 3). Calcium and Bone Health. Retrieved
on December 19, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/vitamins/calcium.html
I can now provide you with some tips that will support bone health. Based on my educational background I can say that to support bone health you need to have an appropriate daily intake of calcium and vitamin D. Vitamin D is what will allow calcium to be absorbed into bones. Vitamin D is found in most milk and is also obtained from the sunlight. It does not take long to get your days worth of Vitamin D from the sun. I would say 10 to 15 minutes in the sunlight will give you all you need for the day. I can also say that exercise that is weight bearing in nature is of importance. When performing weight bearing exercises the body will respond by taking calcium from the bloodstream and bringing that calcium into bones. I will now go ahead and elaborate on these general thoughts of my own by using information from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) website:
1. Have an appropriate daily intake of calcium and vitamin D: Good sources of calcium include dairy products, dark green vegetables such as broccoli, nuts (almonds in particular), and anything that is calcium fortified. The CDC has a chart that provides information regarding how much calcium you should be including in your daily diet. The chart gives this information based on age. It would be more efficient for you to visit the site and view this chart to find your needed calcium intake rather than me giving you all of that information on this blog. I will post the CDC website I have used for this section of the blog at the end of my blog.
2. Perform weight bearing exercises: The CDC lists some examples of weight bearing physical activities including walking jogging or running, tennis (the bones and muscles in your arms are working against gravity to activate the response of calcium being pulled into bones), jump rope, ball sports, dancing, hiking, and weight lifting. This section of my blog has also been supported by information from the same CDC website as the above section.
Reference:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008, December 3). Calcium and Bone Health. Retrieved
on December 19, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/vitamins/calcium.html
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Next weekend's blog:
Next weekend I will focus 1 to 2 blogs on healthy ideas rather than specific products to improve beauty and health. If there is anything specifically you would like me to research or elaborate on please leave me a comment here letting me know. Otherwise I will choose the topics for focus. Thanks!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Beauty Alert!
I don't know how many of you have used Lucky perfume in the past. I am one of those lovers of Lucky Brand perfume. The only problem is that stores do not carry this perfume brand any longer and haven't for some time. Recently I have found this perfume once again in a catalog of mine. I was very excited and plan on ordering some very soon! If you also want this perfume once again or haven't ever tried it and want to, let me know! I can either order some for you and deliver it to your address or I can give you the website you can go to in order to self order and have it shipped to you. Currently the cost listed in the catalog is $42.00 without shipping. If you do want some and would like me to deliver it to you rather than you completing a self order it would cost the same. I don't at all mind ordering it and delivering it to you without any extra cost.
You can call me at 801-637-1932 or email me, kritz86@hotmail.com if you have an interest in obtaining Lucky perfume. Kris Ketterer.
You can call me at 801-637-1932 or email me, kritz86@hotmail.com if you have an interest in obtaining Lucky perfume. Kris Ketterer.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Artistry beauty products:
If you like make up products, Artistry may be the brand for you. If you already have a make up brand you use regularly but would like a change check out Artistry beauty products. You may also be looking to upgrade your make up products. If you can afford make up that has greater quality, Artistry products is a make up line that has that greater quality. There are multiple make up products to choose from. You don't necessarily have to change all of the make up you are currently using to enjoy a single Artistry product. For example, you like the eye shadow you currently use but would like to try a different brand of eyeliner. Look at Artistry eyeliners. Artistry also carries skin care products. I have personally tried an Artistry eyeliner product in the past and really liked it. I remember that it didn't easily smear on your skin or fade away quickly. I may be purchasing more of this eyeliner myself soon. If I purchase more than one I could give a couple out as samples as well if interested.
*Visit my Artistry quiz: If you go to my facebook page (Kris Ketterer) you will see that I have taken the Artistry quiz, which gives you results regarding a make up product that might look the best on you. You could take it too. If you are not already a friend of mine on facebook and would like to add me and take this quiz, request to be my friend and I will accept. If you do this however please type "Artistry" right next to your name when sending me your friend request.
*You can also find Artistry products by going to my web page account: http://www.amwayglobal.com/KrisannKetterer
Contact me with any questions if you are interested in a product:
Email-kritz86@hotmail.com (Please put Amway or Artistry in your subject line).
Phone number-(801) 637-1932
On facebook
Send me a comment back directly on this blog site with your contact information (name and phone number).
*Visit my Artistry quiz: If you go to my facebook page (Kris Ketterer) you will see that I have taken the Artistry quiz, which gives you results regarding a make up product that might look the best on you. You could take it too. If you are not already a friend of mine on facebook and would like to add me and take this quiz, request to be my friend and I will accept. If you do this however please type "Artistry" right next to your name when sending me your friend request.
*You can also find Artistry products by going to my web page account: http://www.amwayglobal.com/KrisannKetterer
Contact me with any questions if you are interested in a product:
Email-kritz86@hotmail.com (Please put Amway or Artistry in your subject line).
Phone number-(801) 637-1932
On facebook
Send me a comment back directly on this blog site with your contact information (name and phone number).
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