http://www.affsphere.com/ Articles by Larry Taylor from AffSphere, the Affiliate-Friendly Article Syndication Service http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-Do-Water-Filters-Work-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-Do-Water-Filters-Work-1.html How do home water filters work? To fully understand the answer to: How do water filters work, we need to look at different types. They all work differently. Let us do two things: (1) Look at the different types of water filtration systems and very importantly (2) Determine which one is best for your home and family protection. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:01:36 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/Is-a-Reverse-Osmosis-System-For-Your-Home-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/Is-a-Reverse-Osmosis-System-For-Your-Home-1.html Companies that sell reverse osmosis systems (RO) make some pretty far out claims. Some say that RO will remove almost 100% of the bad elements (contaminants) from tap water. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:01:41 EST http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Environmental-Issues/Reverse-Osmosis-Home-Water-Systems-Should-You-Have-One-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Environmental-Issues/Reverse-Osmosis-Home-Water-Systems-Should-You-Have-One-1.html Home reverse osmosis systems are sold by companies with the claim that 99% of the dangerous contaminants are removed from your water. That is not true. Reverse osmosis systems do not and cannot remove chlorine and like chemicals from the water. Additional steps must take place. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:54:33 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Body-Lotion-Cream-Essential-Ingredients-for-Younger-Skin-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Body-Lotion-Cream-Essential-Ingredients-for-Younger-Skin-1.html The typical body lotion and creams that are designed to rejuvenate our skin are generally not worth your trouble. This is true of most all body lotion an creams. Companies continue making promises to their consumers. They constantly let them down by using new attractive advertisement on the same old ingredients that fall short. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:42:19 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Skin-Care-Reviews-Are-False-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Skin-Care-Reviews-Are-False-1.html Skincare reviews are possibly your worst possible source of information when it comes to learning anything tangible about a product. You would think that when doing comparisons the best skincare brand would always win. That however is seldom the case. Why? Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:09:39 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/How-Can-Ingredients-in-Tap-Water-Harm-You-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/How-Can-Ingredients-in-Tap-Water-Harm-You-1.html How can the ingredients in tap water harm you? We think of water as a solution to our problems. We wash off scrapes and cuts. We drink it when we are thirsty. We use it to keep the house free of bacteria, germs and dirt. We use it to keep our bodies clean. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:31:01 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Is-Your-Tap-Water-Contaminated-How-is-Tap-Water-Tested-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Is-Your-Tap-Water-Contaminated-How-is-Tap-Water-Tested-1.html How is tap water tested for contamination? Why is testing for contamination important to you? Most of us know that industrial waste, agricultural run-off, animals and human beings contribute to the hazardous contaminants that are in our water supplies. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:23:49 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Digestive-Diseases-Disorders/Contaminated-Tap-Water-A-World-Wide-Crisis.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Digestive-Diseases-Disorders/Contaminated-Tap-Water-A-World-Wide-Crisis.html Contaminated tap water is being consumed everyday and many people don't even know it. It is a problem throughout the world and is getting worse. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:47:39 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/How-to-Remove-Chemicals-Found-in-Tap-Water-Filtered-Tap-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/How-to-Remove-Chemicals-Found-in-Tap-Water-Filtered-Tap-Water.html Chemicals found in tap water threaten the health and well being of our families. Filtered tap water is what every home should be using. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:44:20 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Pregnancy/Are-You-Using-Tap-Water-To-Make-Baby-Formula-Why-You-Should-Be-Concerned.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Pregnancy/Are-You-Using-Tap-Water-To-Make-Baby-Formula-Why-You-Should-Be-Concerned.html Using tap water to make baby formula is a bad idea…unless you have a home filtration device on your kitchen faucet. In practically every store, you’ll see jugs and jugs of bottled water. Some of them even bare the label “nursery water”. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:22:40 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Diseases-Treatments/Tap-Water-Purifier-Filter-Why-You-Need-One.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Diseases-Treatments/Tap-Water-Purifier-Filter-Why-You-Need-One.html A tap water purifier or water filter is something you probably hadn't heard much about until recently. With all of the stories about contamination in our water reservoir system have you considered getting a tap water filter? Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:16:57 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Asthma-Breathing-Disorders/Is-Tap-Water-Really-Dangerous-to-Your-Health.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Asthma-Breathing-Disorders/Is-Tap-Water-Really-Dangerous-to-Your-Health.html Is tap water really dangerous? Is tap water a health threat? These are not trifling questions. Most people have no idea as to the seriousness of our drinking water situation. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:13:02 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Diseases-Treatments/Is-There-Dangerous-Tap-Water-in-Your-Shower-Surprising-Answer.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Diseases-Treatments/Is-There-Dangerous-Tap-Water-in-Your-Shower-Surprising-Answer.html Just how dangerous is tap water for showering? The answer may surprise you. Slipping in the shower is a danger but a bigger one could be in the water itself. Why? Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:09:20 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Asthma-Breathing-Disorders/Chemicals-in-Tap-Water-Health-Risks-You-Face.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Asthma-Breathing-Disorders/Chemicals-in-Tap-Water-Health-Risks-You-Face.html Chemicals in tap water? If you drink tap water that has not been run through a “point-of-use” or home purifier the answer is: YES. So then what health risks do you face? The answers to those questions and more are included here. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:32:13 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Tap-Water-Filtration-Systems-Buyers-Guide.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Tap-Water-Filtration-Systems-Buyers-Guide.html Choosing from the many tap water filtration systems for your home can be a chore. Here is a brief buyer’s guide to help you find the right tap water filter system. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:26:13 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Common-Illnesses/Tap-Water-Facts-Your-Health-Depends-On.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Common-Illnesses/Tap-Water-Facts-Your-Health-Depends-On.html Learning a few tap water facts can tremendously benefit your health. I found the tap water facts included here very interesting and most useful. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:22:15 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Home-Filtration-of-Tap-Water-5-Choices.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Home-Filtration-of-Tap-Water-5-Choices.html Home filtration of tap water is a necessary and important safety step. Home filtration of tap water is also an environmentally friendly option that is more affordable than buying bottled water. However you must choose the right purification method. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:21:57 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Is-Tap-Water-Cleaner-Than-Bottled-Water-Why-You-Need-To-Know.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Is-Tap-Water-Cleaner-Than-Bottled-Water-Why-You-Need-To-Know.html Is tap water cleaner than bottled water sold at stores in your neighborhood? It really depends on the “source” of the water. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:18:04 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/Bottled-Water-vs-Tap-Water-What-You-Dont-Know.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/Bottled-Water-vs-Tap-Water-What-You-Dont-Know.html The debate over bottled water VS tap water is carried on by industry, environmental groups and consumers, alike. In some cases, the comparison of tap versus bottled water is simple, because they are basically the same thing. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:11:49 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Kitchen-Faucet-Filter-Why-Do-You-Need-One.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Kitchen-Faucet-Filter-Why-Do-You-Need-One.html Need a kitchen faucet filter? A kitchen faucet with filter is vital. Not every kitchen faucet with filter really does a good job. We all know about the health hazards that are present in tap-water and we are well aware that the taste is disgusting. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:46:33 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/Faucet-Water-Filter-How-to-Choose-the-One-Right-for-You.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/Faucet-Water-Filter-How-to-Choose-the-One-Right-for-You.html Don’t buy a faucet water filter that you see advertised on television or in print. Those companies spend the majority of their budgets on advertising and they skimp on quality. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:47:58 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Under-Counter-Water-Filters-Top-Brand-Review.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Under-Counter-Water-Filters-Top-Brand-Review.html Looking for an under counter water filter? Read this under counter water filter review before you buy. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:29:02 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-To-Find-The-Best-Faucet-Water-Filter.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-To-Find-The-Best-Faucet-Water-Filter.html What’s the best faucet water filter on the market, today? Let me tell you what to look for. You’ll find that the “names you know and trust” often don’t make the grade. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:26:07 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Home-Water-Treatment-Systems-5-Things-You-Must-Know.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Home-Water-Treatment-Systems-5-Things-You-Must-Know.html Home water treatment systems are plentiful to choose from. But, some of the water treatment products on the market are just a waste of money. Here are 5 things you must know to choose the best home water treatment system. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:50:42 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/5-Reasons-Reverse-Osmosis-Does-Not-Make-Water-Safe-to-Drink.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/5-Reasons-Reverse-Osmosis-Does-Not-Make-Water-Safe-to-Drink.html Reverse Osmosis Does Not Make Water Safe to Drink. Here are 5 reasons to choose another type of water purification system. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:47:16 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Compare-Water-Treatment-Systems-4-Factors-to-Consider.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Compare-Water-Treatment-Systems-4-Factors-to-Consider.html What’s the best way to compare water treatment systems? There are several factors to look at. Here are four things to consider: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:06:13 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Whole-House-Water-Treatment-7-Reasons-Why-You-Need-It.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Whole-House-Water-Treatment-7-Reasons-Why-You-Need-It.html Buying whole house water treatment equipment can be expensive. There are water treatment equipment on the market that cost thousands of dollars. If you aren’t careful, you may spend a lot more than necessary. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:00:45 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/The-Best-Water-Treatment-System-How-You-Can-Find-It.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/The-Best-Water-Treatment-System-How-You-Can-Find-It.html Finding the best water treatment system can be a challlenge. Especially if you don’t know what to look for? Let me give you some pointers. There many water purification methods on the market. Some include the oldest technology, some include the latest. Here’s a brief overview. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:08:22 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/WholeHouse-Water-Treatment-Systems-Which-One-is-Best-For-Your-Home.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/WholeHouse-Water-Treatment-Systems-Which-One-is-Best-For-Your-Home.html Trying to find whole-house water treatment systems can be confusing. The right home water treatment system for your family depends largely on what contaminants are present in your water supply. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:01:02 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Drugs-in-Tap-Water-What-Can-You-Do-About-It.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Drugs-in-Tap-Water-What-Can-You-Do-About-It.html Drugs in tap water is being reported at an alarming rate? You might assume that the problem is in Africa or some third-world country. The truth is that this problem is right here in the United States. Studies are showing that our water contains traces of everything from sedatives to sex hormones. One of the most dangerous groups of drugs in our water is antibiotics. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:08:06 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Addictions/Prescription-Drugs-Are-in-Drinking-Water-What-Can-You-Do.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Addictions/Prescription-Drugs-Are-in-Drinking-Water-What-Can-You-Do.html Prescription drugs are in drinking water. What can you do to protect yourself from drugs in the drinking water? Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:16:58 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-Do-Pharmaceutical-Drugs-Get-in-Drinking-Water-What-Can-You-Do.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-Do-Pharmaceutical-Drugs-Get-in-Drinking-Water-What-Can-You-Do.html Recent scientific research has indeed found a wide variety of pharmaceuticals in our water, from sedatives to painkillers, from sex hormones to antibiotics. There are a plethora of drugs in our water supply. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:43:01 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/8-Ultra-Pure-Water-Problems-What-Are-They.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/8-Ultra-Pure-Water-Problems-What-Are-They.html Ultra pure water filters are designed for use by large industries, such as those that manufacture semiconductors. If you are looking for a home filtration device, you will find that there are problems with pure water filters. It all depends on the quality. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:41:34 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Pure-Water-Solution-to-the-Distilled-Water-Problem.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Pure-Water-Solution-to-the-Distilled-Water-Problem.html How pure is distilled water depends on why you are asking. For industrial applications, it’s perfect. For drinking, a distilled pure water solution is not the right choice. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:19:09 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Pure-Home-Water-GUIDE-to-Safe-Drinking-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Pure-Home-Water-GUIDE-to-Safe-Drinking-Water.html Pure home water is a claim being grossly overused by companies today. There is pure water technology available for use in the home, which will purify your water supply. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:15:23 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Common-Illnesses/Are-Drugs-in-Our-Drinking-Water-Making-Us-Sick.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Common-Illnesses/Are-Drugs-in-Our-Drinking-Water-Making-Us-Sick.html Drugs in our drinking water may sound unbelievable but you can believe it. Tap water has been found to contain traces of antibiotics, sex hormones, anti-convulsive medications and even sedatives. I am not talkiing about some third world country. I talking about what researchers have found: a multitude of drugs in US drinking water. What is the Source of Drugs in the Water Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:39:32 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Pure-Water-Distillers-The-Shocking-Truth-Exposed.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Pure-Water-Distillers-The-Shocking-Truth-Exposed.html Pure water distillers serve very important uses in some forms of industry. A pure water distiller is not however, the right choice for home purification use. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:20:02 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Why-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Units-Are-Wasteful-Unnecessary.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Why-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Units-Are-Wasteful-Unnecessary.html Reverse osmosis water units were all the rage at one time, but their popularity has diminished for a number of reasons. Manufacturers are still trying to keep reverse osmosis systemes in the public eye by creating smaller, easier to operate units, but they are still expensive, wasteful and mostly unnecessary. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:16:18 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Water-Purification-Products-Are-a-Necessity-for-Safe-Drinkable-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Water-Purification-Products-Are-a-Necessity-for-Safe-Drinkable-Water.html Water purification products are a necessity for almost anyone, no matter where you live. With reports of new contaminants found in our drinking water coming to us seemingly every other week, we need to be concerned about the health risks that they pose. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:39:13 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Addictions/Drugs-Found-in-Drinking-Water-a-Disturbing-Truth.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Addictions/Drugs-Found-in-Drinking-Water-a-Disturbing-Truth.html The idea of finding drugs in drinking water sounds like fodder for a Hollywood movie. The startling truth is that this is the reality we live in. Traces of everything from ibuprofen and acetaminophen to prescription sex hormones antibiotics and even mood stabilizers have been found in municipal water supplies. There are few to no requirements that even mandate that tap water be tested for these drugs. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:48:52 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/water-purification-devices-water-purification-device.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/water-purification-devices-water-purification-device.html Water purification devices on the market can be confusing. How then do you ever decide which water purification device is the right choice for you and your family? Let’s explore some of the many options available and help you in making this important decision that could benefit your health. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:05:33 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Treatment-Comparision-GUIDE.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Treatment-Comparision-GUIDE.html If you do your own reverse osmosis water treatment comparison, you are likely to see why most people choose another option. Consumer’s reverse osmosis reviews are sometimes positive, but mostly, there are lots of complaints. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:06:53 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Filtering-Systems-Are-Dinosaurs.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Filtering-Systems-Are-Dinosaurs.html Learn the facts about a reverse osmosis water dispenser, before you buy. There may be better options. Reverse osmosis water filtering systems were designed for large scale industrial use. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:36:49 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Drugs-Medications-and-Chlorine-Discovered-in-Home-Drinking-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Drugs-Medications-and-Chlorine-Discovered-in-Home-Drinking-Water.html Are you worried about chlorine in drinking water? Did you hear about the drugs found in drinking water samples taken all over the world? Medications in the water I drink? Oh boy, what next? Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:13:44 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Is-Your-Home-Drinking-Water-Safety-Guaranteed.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Is-Your-Home-Drinking-Water-Safety-Guaranteed.html Drinking water safety cannot be guaranteed by your local or federal government. Only you can control what comes out of your drinking water faucets. So why should I be concerned about the safety of water? Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:18:00 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Drinking-Water-Purification-System-GUIDE.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Drinking-Water-Purification-System-GUIDE.html Which drinking water treatment systems are the best? Choosing a home drinking water purification system should be based on the contaminants present in your water supply and on other personal needs. Here’s a quick guide. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:18:41 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/3-Reasons-Why-Your-Family-Needs-a-Drinking-Water-Filter-System-Now.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/3-Reasons-Why-Your-Family-Needs-a-Drinking-Water-Filter-System-Now.html A drinking water filter system for your home and your families protection is vital. I am going to give you in this short article 3 reasons why you absolutely must have an in-home water filter system. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:29:31 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Cancer/Can-Whole-House-Water-Filters-Prevent-Cancer.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Cancer/Can-Whole-House-Water-Filters-Prevent-Cancer.html Whole House Water Filters Prevent Cancer? Does this suggest that something may be in the water we drink or shower with that causes cancer? How could a whole house filter help? Let us find out. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:51:46 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Addictions/Drugs-Found-in-US-Water-Supply-Are-Drugs-in-Your-Drinking-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Addictions/Drugs-Found-in-US-Water-Supply-Are-Drugs-in-Your-Drinking-Water.html Drugs found in our water supply? You mean actual drugs in drinking water? In my tap? News reporters learned recently that there are drugs and medication in water supply reservoirs and kitchen taps around the country. Yes, drugs in the US water supply. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:08:03 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Environmental-Issues/How-to-Get-Clean-Drinking-Water-Stay-Healthy.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Environmental-Issues/How-to-Get-Clean-Drinking-Water-Stay-Healthy.html Clean drinking water is something that every society needs. Wherever you find the purest drinking water, you also find the healthiest people. But, today, there is a problem. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:16:15 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/How-to-Choose-Drinking-Water-Containers.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/How-to-Choose-Drinking-Water-Containers.html Your choice in drinking water containers could affect your health. What the drinking water container is made of is important, as is what you put into it or what it can remove. Here’s a quick shopping guide. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:21:47 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/3-Reasons-You-Need-a-Water-Purifier.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/3-Reasons-You-Need-a-Water-Purifier.html Water purifiers are readily available today from many sources. But not just any so called "water purifier" will do the job to give you the water purification you really need. Here are but 3 reasons why you should get a genuine water purifier before the sun goes down or you drink one more drop from your kitchen tap. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:28:36 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/4-Reasons-to-Consider-When-Selecting-a-Water-Filtration-System.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/4-Reasons-to-Consider-When-Selecting-a-Water-Filtration-System.html Selecting the best water filtration system is a challenge. Here are 4 reasons you should consider when making your decision: *How safe is your tap water? *How much lead is in the water? *Is chlorine treatment a good idea? *Do You Have Parasites in Your Drinking Water? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:15:06 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/How-to-Find-a-Pure-Water-Filter-That-REALLY-Purifies.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/How-to-Find-a-Pure-Water-Filter-That-REALLY-Purifies.html Before you buy pure water filters, read this information, it could be very important to your family’s health. There are things that a pure water filter should do, but might not. Here are some facts. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:20:54 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Is-a-Portable-Water-Purification-System-the-Answer.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Is-a-Portable-Water-Purification-System-the-Answer.html Before you buy a portable water purification system, you have to be sure about what contaminants you will be facing. If you are hiking, for example, you need something that will remove giardia. The illness that it causes is very common among hikers. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:55:52 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Reverse-Osmosis-Does-RO-Remove-Pharmaceuticals-From-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Beauty/Skin-Care/Reverse-Osmosis-Does-RO-Remove-Pharmaceuticals-From-Water.html Does reverse osmosis remove pharmaceuticals from water? Why would anyone ask that? News reporters learned recently that there are pharmaceuticals in water supply reservoirs and kitchen taps around the country. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:21:41 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/What-is-the-Truth-about-GE-Reverse-Osmosis-Filters-A-Review.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/What-is-the-Truth-about-GE-Reverse-Osmosis-Filters-A-Review.html The GE reverse osmosis water filter may be said to “bring good things to living”, but that’s just marketing. GE reverse osmosis filters are expensive to replace and their lifespan is much shorter than other better systems. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:38:55 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/What-Does-Reverse-Osmosis-Do.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/What-Does-Reverse-Osmosis-Do.html What does reverse osmosis do? What is reverse osmosis, anyway? Here, you’ll find the answers to those questions and more. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:16:52 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Residential-Reverse-Osmosis-Systems-Exposed.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Residential-Reverse-Osmosis-Systems-Exposed.html Residential reverse osmosis systems were all the rage at one time, but there popularity has waned over the years. Industries are successful with reverse osmosis systems residential homes, however, are not so successful. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:48:01 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Are-You-Using-Contaminated-Drinking-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Are-You-Using-Contaminated-Drinking-Water.html You have to be careful about those portable drinking water stations. If you are in an area with heavily contaminated drinking water or a temporary trailer without permanent plumbing, then of course you have no choice, but do a little research and make sure that what they say is “drinkable” has been purified. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:15:57 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/What-is-in-Our-Drinking-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/What-is-in-Our-Drinking-Water.html What is the best drinking water system? What is in our drinking water? First, you should know that high price does not equal best. When it comes to a home drinking water system, the most expensive are reverse osmosis units and in most homes they are an unnecessary expense. More advanced technology actually costs less. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:43:35 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Common-Illnesses/Drinking-Water-Treatment-How-Safe-is-it-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Common-Illnesses/Drinking-Water-Treatment-How-Safe-is-it-1.html Public drinking water treatment facilities are often criticized. Drinking water contamination is a serious issue that worries scientists and lay people alike. The thing we should all realize is that criticizing public facilities or simply worrying about the issue does not solve the problem. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:45:47 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/What-Are-the-Benefits-and-Importance-of-Drinking-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/What-Are-the-Benefits-and-Importance-of-Drinking-Water.html To understand the benefits of drinking water, you first have to understand that it accounts for 70% of our body weight. The importance of drinking water has to do with replenishing the fluids that we lose each time we exhale, move about, exercise or just sit around the house Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:59:35 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Where-to-Find-Clean-Pure-Drinking-Water.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Where-to-Find-Clean-Pure-Drinking-Water.html If you are looking to buy pure drinking water, you should know that bottling your own is a better choice. If you want to buy, pure drinking mineral water, the same is true. With a good home filtration system, you will save money and have a product with known quality. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:01:21 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Is-Mineral-Water-Healthy-2.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Is-Mineral-Water-Healthy-2.html What about the natural mineral water H2O brand? Is it worth the money? Is Mineral Water Healthy? Read on. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:18:04 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Is-Mineral-Water-Healthy.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Is-Mineral-Water-Healthy.html Is mineral water healthy or not? There are one hundred and one different companies, like natural mineral water H2O. Each claims to have the best of something that all of us have access to. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:53:01 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/What-are-the-Real-Mineral-Water-Benefits.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/What-are-the-Real-Mineral-Water-Benefits.html Is there a big advantage to mineral revitalization water purification systems? Are they worth the money? We have the answers. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:49:03 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-to-Choose-the-Best-Drinking-Water-Purification-System-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/How-to-Choose-the-Best-Drinking-Water-Purification-System-1.html Today, we have a variety of drinking water purification systems. Most are best suited for large treatment facilities, where the cleaning begins. Then, there is the portable drinking water purification system designed for home use, where it eventually ends up. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:02:48 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Water-Purification-Process-Explained-Why-You-Need-to-Know.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/Water-Purification-Process-Explained-Why-You-Need-to-Know.html The goal of the water purification process is to take raw water and use a method to purify or clean it. When you are trying to explain water purification, you have to know the purpose the water will be used for. There are many methods and each is suitable for certain applications. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:42:44 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/The-Many-Disadvantages-of-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Treatment.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/The-Many-Disadvantages-of-Reverse-Osmosis-Water-Treatment.html What are the disadvantages of reverse osmosis? They are many. Does reverse osmosis make water safe to drink? Not any more. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:13:31 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Finding-the-Right-Drinking-Water-Filter-System-for-Your-Home.html http://www.affsphere.com/Environment/Green-Lifestyles/Finding-the-Right-Drinking-Water-Filter-System-for-Your-Home.html A drinking water filter system is designed for filtering our water, making it palatable to drink. The right water filter can keep you and your family safe from bacteria, chlorine and other harmful things in the water. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:11:00 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Whole-House-Water-Filters-May-Help-Prevent-Cancer.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Whole-House-Water-Filters-May-Help-Prevent-Cancer.html Whole house water filters may initially be more expensive than individual units for the kitchen and other faucets around your home, but they could be worth the investment. A whole house water filter is really the only way to get clean and healthy water all over the house. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:07:55 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Water-Purification-Technology.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Water-Purification-Technology.html It helps to learn a little about the latest water purification technology, before you decide on a water filtration system for your home. Over the years, many methods of water purification have been used. Some companies are still stuck in the dark ages. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:10:35 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Health-Through-Reverse-Osmosis-is-a-Falsehood.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Plumbing-Fixtures/Health-Through-Reverse-Osmosis-is-a-Falsehood.html Companies that sell home reverse osmosis systems claim that they remove 99% of the harmful contaminants in your drinking water. The truth is that they cannot remove chemicals like chlorine, unless additional steps are used. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:12:14 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/What-Water-Purification-Should-Be.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Kitchen-Design-Appliances/What-Water-Purification-Should-Be.html Pure water should be chemical free. It should be free of illness causing bacteria. The mineral content and pH level should be well balanced. It should taste and smell good. The more you learn about public water treatment facilities, the more you realize that what they do can not be called water purification Fri, 30 May 2008 18:26:20 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Loans/Payday-Loans-Between-Pay-Days.html http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Loans/Payday-Loans-Between-Pay-Days.html A payday loan offers people from every background an opportunity to get the cash they need, when they need it most. Because payday loans are extended without a credit check, you can get money if you have poor credit or no credit. Another advantage of no credit checks is getting your loan right away. Thu, 29 May 2008 10:19:18 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/InHome-Water-Filtration-System-is-a-Necessity-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Kitchens/InHome-Water-Filtration-System-is-a-Necessity-1.html Due to the increasing threats to the environment and the danger of polluted public water systems, an in-home water filtration system is a necessity. Wed, 28 May 2008 18:38:32 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Major-Appliances/How-to-Choose-the-Best-Drinking-Water-Filter.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Major-Appliances/How-to-Choose-the-Best-Drinking-Water-Filter.html Today’s drinking water filters come in a variety of shapes, sizes and even colors, but what’s more important is what’s on the inside. Just because a drinking water filter looks good, does not necessarily mean that it is the right choice for your home. Tue, 27 May 2008 18:23:45 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Nutrition/A-Healthy-Body-Protein-Carbs-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Nutrition/A-Healthy-Body-Protein-Carbs-1.html Protein is an essential nutrient that is important to our health. Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for intense muscular efforts, and should be the cornerstone of an athlete's diet, regardless of the sport they play. Sun, 25 May 2008 15:57:17 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Weight-Loss/Lose-Weight-The-Healthy-Way.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Weight-Loss/Lose-Weight-The-Healthy-Way.html There are so many people in today's world that are overweight or morbidly obese and some of them are desperately trying to lose weight but there are so many solutions out there to try from, that it is difficult to find which is the right solution to this problem. Sat, 24 May 2008 18:51:59 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Writing/Book-Reviews/Audio-Book-Market.html http://www.affsphere.com/Writing/Book-Reviews/Audio-Book-Market.html Prior to the Internet, we all had no option but to physically visit the bookstores or order via phone or mail. But now with the advent of the Internet, you can search for the exact audio book you want, check out the cost and order it... without leaving the comfort of your home or office. Downloadable audio books are here. Tue, 20 May 2008 10:22:55 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Design/Raised-Bed-Gardens.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Design/Raised-Bed-Gardens.html Having a raised bed garden has its own advantages since it's flexible and easy to use. For instance, the soil mixture is easily controlled in raised beds since you can dictate the content of your soil mixture. You can actually come up with the soil mixture that ... Tue, 20 May 2008 10:07:05 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Home-Business/eBay-Power-of-Words.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Home-Business/eBay-Power-of-Words.html Basically, the sale of an item on eBay is dependent on the so-called eBay keyword program. This program asserts the fact that the probability of an item to be sold is based on the keyword used by the seller Mon, 19 May 2008 17:27:46 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Cuisines-Diet/5-Healthy-Diet-Tips-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Cuisines-Diet/5-Healthy-Diet-Tips-1.html Of course, with the proper diet you can lose or gain weight. But diet is so important to good health. By starving yourself you definitely will lose weight but if you survive, your health may be a wreck. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:16:04 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Travel/Travel-Planning-Booking/Stressfree-travel.html http://www.affsphere.com/Travel/Travel-Planning-Booking/Stressfree-travel.html Whether you are going on business or pleasure,traveling can be very stressful. Tension can start from the planning stage up to the time you are leaving. However, stress does not have to ruin your business or vacation. These simple tips are guaranteed to help you get rid of that travel stress bug. Mon, 19 May 2008 15:15:42 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Plants/Start-a-Food-Garden.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Plants/Start-a-Food-Garden.html Most people do not have to grow their own garden for food because of the affordable prices. However that may be changing. Food shortages, real or not, tend to drive prices up. So growing a garden is one way of dealing with price increases. Mon, 19 May 2008 15:08:53 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Bankruptcy/Chapter-13-Bankruptcy-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Bankruptcy/Chapter-13-Bankruptcy-1.html While filing for bankruptcy, there are several codes, which an individual can file under. One such chapter is 13, which allows the debtor to keep property and eventually pay off the debt. Mon, 19 May 2008 14:51:12 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Eating-Disorders/Is-Food-Making-You-Ill.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Eating-Disorders/Is-Food-Making-You-Ill.html Do you often suffer from strange symptoms after eating certain types of foods? Do you get itchy, break out in hives, swell up or actually vomit? You could be suffering from a common food allergy. Mon, 19 May 2008 14:42:12 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Cooking/Cooking-Fish-the-Easy-Way.html http://www.affsphere.com/Food-and-Drink/Cooking/Cooking-Fish-the-Easy-Way.html Americans tend to eat twice as many fish dinners at restaurants as they do at home largely because they are unsure how to properly prepare fish. Here are some easy and common sense tips about cooking fish at home. Mon, 19 May 2008 14:16:28 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Writing/Book-Reviews/Audio-Books-vs-Books.html http://www.affsphere.com/Writing/Book-Reviews/Audio-Books-vs-Books.html Your opinion of audio books are probably going to depend a lot on your age, if you can remember 33, 45, or even 78 speed phonograph records or if you are going what the heck is a record, it will play a large part in your feelings towards audio books as a medium. Fri, 16 May 2008 22:28:16 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Digestive-Diseases-Disorders/Colon-Health-and-Yogurt.html http://www.affsphere.com/Health/Digestive-Diseases-Disorders/Colon-Health-and-Yogurt.html Excess waste and poisons in the intestines are damaging to health and the residues of food not digested properly accumulate in the colon forming an alkaline environment in which colonies of putrefactive bacteria thrive. Fri, 16 May 2008 22:18:50 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Writing/Book-Reviews/Audio-Books-Home-Business-Opportunity-1.html http://www.affsphere.com/Writing/Book-Reviews/Audio-Books-Home-Business-Opportunity-1.html Audio books are going to be the next revolutionary hottest areas in publishing thanks to their convenience and ease of use on the internet. The popularity of audio books is increasing due to the new downloadable formats. Thu, 15 May 2008 19:09:41 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Home-Business/eBay-Your-Own-Home-Business.html http://www.affsphere.com/Business/Home-Business/eBay-Your-Own-Home-Business.html Ebay is probably the easiest way to start your own business. The reason eBay is successful is that they make selling so easy and inexpensive. Even if you've never had any experience with eBay before, in a matter of minutes you can get registered and start buying and selling. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:59:17 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Plants/Gardening-Global-Warming.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Plants/Gardening-Global-Warming.html You have heard about global warming. You have heard the debates about buying local and buying organic and you have probably tried not to give it too much thought. The truth is that every solution that is provided to you seems to be flawed one way or another: organic is expensive, local is expensive and sometimes neither is very fresh when a new shipment of apples just arrived from Chile. So what is a concerned citizen of the world to do when faced with such a dilemma? Thu, 15 May 2008 18:50:53 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Insurance/Home-Contents/Home-Owners-Insurance-Peace-of-Mind.html http://www.affsphere.com/Insurance/Home-Contents/Home-Owners-Insurance-Peace-of-Mind.html Homeowners insurance equals peace of mind. Your home is one of your largest life investments and to lose the value and equity in your home from an unseen disaster would be a tremendous burden to your family. Your home is the place you and your family feel safe and secure. There should not ever be a question as to whether you should have homeowners insurance, rather a question as to what types of homeowners insurance you need and how much coverage suits your personal situation and geographical location. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:43:28 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Plants/Valuable-Gardening-Advice.html http://www.affsphere.com/Home-and-Garden/Gardening-Plants/Valuable-Gardening-Advice.html Many people may not be aware that gardening can actually harm the environment. A large amount of carbon dioxide can be released through tilling the soil. This contributes to global warming. When you cultivating and compacting the soil, destroys good fungi. Fertilizers like nitrogen and manure often leach out of the soil and pollute the water you drink. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:32:32 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Debt-Consolidation/How-to-Consolidate-Your-Debt-Online.html http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Debt-Consolidation/How-to-Consolidate-Your-Debt-Online.html Debt consolidation works to save your funds and time, while reducing your total paperwork load at the same time. Not only will you save money when you begin the debt consolidation process, but you will also save money on gas if you find a source online and can avoid dozens of trips to your consolidator's office. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:13:53 EDT http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Bankruptcy/Bankruptcy.html http://www.affsphere.com/Money-and-Finance/Bankruptcy/Bankruptcy.html The primary purpose of bankruptcy is: (1) to give an honest debtor a "fresh start" in life by relieving the debtor of most debts, and (2) to repay creditors in an orderly manner to the extent that the debtor has the means available for payment. Wed, 14 May 2008 16:56:56 EDT