Water & Hydration

Water is the foundation of everything your body does, yet most of us are drinking far less than we need and what we do drink may not be as pure as we assume. From alkaline and hydrogen rich water to the latest thinking on filtration and electrolytes, this section looks at how the quality of your water shapes your health from the inside out. Find out what is really coming out of your tap and how to make every glass count.

Latest in Water & Hydration

Reverse Osmosis Water for Drinking: Is It Healthy or Dead Water?
Jun 05, 2017

Have you ever noticed that reverse osmosis water tastes… flat? That’s because it’s missing something. While reverse osmosis (RO) systems...
Strathspey Water Dispute: Residents Demand Clean Water
Jun 01, 2017

The Strathspey water dispute looks set to rumble on, after hundreds of residents called for a full-scale review into the...
Lemon Water Benefits: Hydration, Digestion and Everyday Health
Mar 17, 2017

Let's talk about one of the simplest wellness habits around… lemon water. From social media trends to café menus, this...
Staying in Shape Slashes Cancer Risk
Mar 02, 2017

Among the many good reasons to maintain a healthy body weight, we can add another: a decreased risk of cancer....
What’s Really in Your Tap Water? The Truth About Chlorine and Heavy Metals
Jan 28, 2017

When you pour yourself a glass of tap water, you expect it to be clean, refreshing, and safe. But have...
The Benefits of Hydrogen Rich Water and How to Make Your Own
Dec 30, 2016

We all know hydration matters, but in recent years people have begun asking more than just “Am I drinking enough?”...
Are Most Degenerative Diseases Caused By High Acid Levels?
Dec 16, 2016

If you’re looking to decrease your risk of developing a chronic illness, you may want to start monitoring your pH...
Protein Helps With Maintaining a Healthy pH
Dec 08, 2016

The mysterious acid-conducting protein known as SLC4A11 has been under investigation for years now, but it’s only recently that researchers...
Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice: pH Balance, Blood Sugar, Detox
Nov 29, 2016

In 2016 Wal-Mart suffered a PR nightmare after it emerged that their aloe vera gel contained… well, no aloe vera. Aloe...