An informational quarterly that addresses some of the most important issues surrounding our water supplies in Canada. en-ca http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411/ http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i2 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:00 GMT Probably no country in the world has as much of its surface area covered by freshwater as does Canada. With so much water, why then do we insist on buying it in bottles? http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i2 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:00 GMT Believing that they are using pure water, many people have adopted bottled as their main source of water, especially during exercise. But bottled water may not be as pure as believed. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i2 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:00 GMT Bottled Water, once the favoured accessory of celebrities and their followers, is currently losing its cache due to the growing awareness of its environmental impact. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i2 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:00 GMT During times of intense physical exertion, high fever, diarrhea or other illness, significant electrolytes can be lost making it difficult or impossible for your body to regulate hydration at the cellular level Nowadays, Health Canada says that even small amounts of lead can be hazardous to human health. The US Environmental Protection Agency says that lead in drinking water can cause a variety of adverse health effects. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i1 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:01:00 GMT Where we once thought that small amounts of lead in our drinking water could be processed through our bodies safely, when it comes to children there seems to be no safety margin. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i1/bodyofwater Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:01:00 GMT With the recent discovery of high levels of lead in many households across Canada, homeowners are being urged to flush their pipes every morning in order to clear contaminants that have built up overnight. However, experts disagree that running water in the morning will be successful at removing lead from drinking water for any period of time. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i1/solutions Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:01:00 GMT There may be more than a little truth to the old adage. Apart from being high in anti-oxidants and a great natural way to lower cholesterol, apples are also key in detoxifying the body of heavy metals. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v2i1/tonic Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:01:00 GMT http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i3 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:01:00 Water is the biggest part of what we are, quite literally. Our bodies are comprised of more than 60% water. Despite this, one of the most widespread and frequent ailments affecting people worldwide is dehydration. At some point we all experience dehydration, but fail to realize the dangers it poses, or the preventative measures we should be taking to ensure that we remain healthy, and hydrated. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i3/bodyofwater Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:01:00 GMT At first glance, water doesn't seem to contribute much to your health. After all, it has no vitamins. No fibre. No protein. No carbohydrates. So why is pure water so integral to weight-loss? http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i3/tonic Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:01:00 GMT For most Canadians, one of the first heralds of summer is the arrival of fresh strawberries from a local farm. Their delicate aroma speaks of their heritage. Strawberries and roses are from the same family. It is no wonder that we associate them with love. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i3/solutions Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:01:00 GMT Widely regarded as the premier chemist of the 20th Century, Linus Carl Pauling was a quantum chemist and biochemist. A two-time winner of the Nobel Prize, he was also the grandfather of the discipline of orthomolecular medicine. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i2 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:01:00 GMT Fluoride is one of the most common, and one of the most controversial, elements added to North American water supplies. Water fluoridation began in Canada over 50 years ago, as a preventative dentistry program, intent on curbing levels of dental decay, especially in children. But, recent scholarship has questioned the effectiveness of such measures, and their associated risks. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i2/bodyofwater Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:01:00 GMT For many years now, debate has been raging within the scientific community regarding whether dieters should follow a low-carbohydrate or a low-fat regime. Neither approach has proven particularly efficient in weight reduction when used in isolation. The problem stems from the fact that foods low in fat or carbs can still be high in calories. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i2/tonic Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:01:00 GMT For centuries, broths have been revered for their restorative properties, and science has finally caught up with folk wisdom. Laboratory testing has revealed anti-inflammatory properties in chicken broth, explaining why it soothes sore throats and eases the misery of colds and flu. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i2/solutions Tue, 27 Feb 2007 17:01:00 GMT Over the last 25 years, Dr. Hardy Limeback has become a prominent member of the Canadian dental profession. More recently, he has also become a controversial figure as an outspoken adversary of water fluoridation in Canada. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i1 Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:01:00 GMT With the specter of the Walkerton tragedy lurking as a not so distant memory, a recent national study asked Canadians how confident they felt with their water. Canadians were, generally, fairly pleased with the quality of their drinking water. When asked what troubled them about their water, answers ranged from taste and smell to concerns about chemical additives, agricultural run-off and contamination from industrial waste. According to this study, the most common cause of complaint among Canadians was chlorine. Reasons for adverse reactions to this additive were based on concerns over flavour and odour as well as concern over long-term health effects. A recent study showed an increased risk of bladder and possibly colon cancer in people who drank chlorinated water for 35 years or more. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i1/bodyofwater Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:01:00 GMT Trying to lose weight? We have all heard the mantra that drinking eight or more glasses of water a day is vital to waistline reduction. We know that water can help to curb appetite and that it somehow works to flush out toxins, but how does pure water work to help rid our bodies of excess fat? http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i1/tonic Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:01:00 GMT This tea is meant to tonify the blood and to increase energy. Ginseng and licorice are two of the most universally utilized botanicals. Each is credited with diverse capabilities. Licorice is said to mitigate and harmonize the characteristics of other herbs due to it's sweet, neutral and moderating properties, while ginseng is used to help to keep the body in balance. http://www.thinkclearblue.ca/water411//v1i1/solutions Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:01:00 GMT Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, M.D. (1931-2004) was born in Iran. Fereydoon attended Fettes College in Scotland and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School of London University, where he studied under Sir Alexander Fleming. His research in the field of Gastroenterology, and subsequent books garnered much media coverage.