Stretching across Israel, Jordan and the occupied West Bank, holds an important religious significance: “the Jordan river is believed by many to be the place where Jesus was baptized” (Source: http://geography.howstuffworks.com/oceans-and-seas/dead-sea-dead.htm). Its unique salty composition and the presence of heath enhancing minerals are known to have attracted important historical character such as King David and Cleopatra. Today the Dead Sea is still famous for the rejuvenating effect it has on bathers and its ability to improve the skin and the cure problems such as joint inflammation, arthritis, acne or eczema. Scientists seem to beilve that this is due in great part to the high salt concentration found in that sea. The mineral slats concentration is so high that “fish accidentally swimming into the water from on of the several freshwater streams that feed the Sea are killed instantly, their bodies quickly coated with a preserving layer of salt crystals” (Source: http://www.extremescience.com/zoom/index.php/earth-records/37-dead-sea). While the Dead Sea is deadly for fish and other marine creatures, for us adaptable humans it is completely safe. The density of the water is much more than that of plain regular water and for this reason a human body becomes more buoyant and floats. It is interesting to note that while the Dead Sea is constantly fed with water coming from near by rivers the salt is never drained out of the sea. Not even the process of evaporation manages to get the salt of of the Dead Sea. While the water evaporates, it leaves behind dissolved minerals.

According to experts, this source of fascination that attracts many tourists every year is at risk. An article in the New York Times confirms that “the water level is now dropping by more than three feet a year” (Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/world/middleeast/05deadsea.html?_r=1). The dropping rate of water started around the 1960s, mostly due to the fact that Israel, Jordan and Syria started diverting the waters of the Jordan river, feeding the Dead Sea, for agriculture and other domestic purposes. In addition, the potash industries on the Israeli and Jordanian sides are also playing an important part in depleting the Dead Sea. A possible solution would be the construction and implementation of a water conduit connecting the Red Sea to the Dead Sea in order to create hydroelectricity, providing desalinated water to Jordan while also contributing to refill the Dead Sea. It appears that the World-Bank would be ready to sponsor such construction; yet, experts and environmentalists are worried about the potential consequences: “mixing the waters could result in an algae bloom that could give the Dead Sea a reddish hue” (Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/05/world/middleeast/05deadsea.html?_r=1). Since it has been suffering from water scarcity, Jordan is particularly interested in the project and Israel seems to be supportive of the idea. Surprisingly Palestinian authorities signed the agreement for a World-Bank sponsored feasibility study and this pleases a great deal the Palestinians community that interprets that signature as a somewhat start to the recognition of Palestinians rights.

Close to 35 different kinds of mineral salts, from calcium, to magnesium without forgetting bromine, can be found in the Dead Sea. This concoction of salts is responsible for the Sea’s macabre name. Indeed any plant or living creatures that ends up in the salty waters dies immediately. Human beings are the only privileged living creatures that can happily float away without any consequences. In addition to attracting tourists and scientists from all over the world, the Dead Sea as become a rare symbol of regional cooperation, an exception to war, fighting and the incapacity to communicate. Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians seem to want to cooperate and communicate with the hopes of safeguarding this unique wetland.

This particular water comes from a simple hydrogeological model that is explained on the company’s website: “water is mineralized through contact with the rocks and is heated by geothermal gradient until reaching the spring, where it has the balanced composition of S. Pellegrino mineral water” (Source: http://www.sanpellegrino.com/index.html). As early as the 12^th century the Sanpellegrino sparkly water was used for its apparent healthy properties.  In 1842, the town decided to sell the spring to Ester Palazzolo with the condition that a part of the share would be given to the local citizens so they could have access to the water free of charge.  With thousands of bottles selling around the world, the Italian brand decided to put together mineral water and Sicilian oranges and invented a new soft drink called “Aranciata”. In 1999, the brand became the latest new addition to Nestlé’s bottled water empire. According to San Pellegrino’s latest quality report, the water that comes from the sources is always tested as it enters the plant in order to comply with international standards and with Nestlé own requisites. It appears that “quality first” is the motto of this luxury water bottle as the product is “screened for over 200 possible contaminants annually, even more than the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Italian Health Authorities require” (Source: http://www.nestle-watersna.com/pdf/SP_BWQR.pdf).

Stefano Agostini, the president and chief executive officer of Sanpellegrino presents environmental sustainability as one of the main objectives of the company as he declares that the company’s mission is “that of guaranteeing water a future of quality” (Source: http://www.bpcommunication.net/risorse/sanpellegrino.pdf). According to the company’s statements, the firm is involved in various programs of water conservation in order to protect their water sources and to render them sustainable on the longest term possible. Sanpellegrino states the importance of protecting water sources and its surrounding ecosystems. In order to be coherent with the green values advocated by the Italian brand, the company promotes water and education programs for young children in order to raise awareness at an early age about the importance of water conservation. The brand is a promoter and partner of the WET project (Water Education for Teachers) that aims at educating the little and the old about responsible principles of water consumption. In addition, San Pellegrino says that in the last four years, they have reduced by 48% the total water volume they use in the production process. “To reduce the environmental impact, San Pellegrino is investing in rail transport  and also adheres to CONAI the National Packaging Consortium for the disposal and recycling of containers and is developing a careful reduction plan of materials for the packaging of its products” (Source: http://www.bpcommunication.net/risorse/sanpellegrino.pdf). While the company’s website tells us it is working hard at diminishing its packaging waste, it fails to give additional details, concrete actions and examples to illustrate how the brand is really achieving these environmental friendly goals. While details on the company’s concrete actions in regards to green productions processes seem to be somewhat lacking, Sanpellegrino presents a much clearer picture of its involvement in Africa on a water friendly project.

Working with the AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation), the Italian brand has sponsored the construction of a well in Makueni, Kenya and its working with the local population in order to enable a water management training to “teach the local population the proper hygiene and the proper health practices to be adopted” (Source: http://www.sanpellegrino.com/index.html). According to its website it appears that the company is committed to a long-term partnership with AMREF in order to help bring quality water to those who need it the most. With the current controversy against the negative effects of plastic bottled water on the environment, giant companies like Sanpellegrino quickly realized that a strong corporate social responsibility is necessary to the survival of their firm and can only increase the brand’s equity.

The city of Stockholm is a great inspirational town and host of the water event considering that wetlands such as the Lake of Malaren are a centre pillar to the live of the citizens. People swim and fish in the very centre of the city without any risks to their health, thanks to an efficient system of wastewater treatment.  According to the SIWI website, only a couple of decades ago these same waters where highly polluted and toxic. This serves as an inspirational example, emblematic of the need to turn around the water crisis situation that has taken over most countries. During this special week, the event tries to foster analyze the interconnected problems of water related to the sphere of the environment, society, and economics in order to develop a concrete plan of action based on the concrete cases of the past showcases developed at the Water Week events from the past.

Each year, the event covers a specific theme in order to explore with a great depth a particular facet of a water-related issue.

In order to be coherent with the goal and mission of the week, the Stockholm International Institute is working hard at making the World Water Week a sustainable event, offering participants concrete ways to reduce their own impact on the environment. For the 2010 event, the green initiatives will include encouraging people to drink local tap water since “drinking water fountains will be located around the venue for participants to refill reusable water bottles that are included in the conference bags free of charge” (Source: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/green). The town wants to promote its own potable tap water that is of high quality and come directly from the nearby lake Mälaren. In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to calculate their own carbon emissions and are provided with a set of link that present efficient carbon offsetting programs. In addition, all participants will receive a free public transportation pass for the entire week, in order to diminish dependence on cars and taxis and to try convincing people that buses are just as convenient and less harmful to the environment. Another important green initiative launched with the event organizers is the ecolabeled hotels that will be making sure to pamper all the guests with a touch of green attitude. Partner hotels to the conference have obtained “certification to Swan Ecolabel and ISO 14000, Swan is the official Nordic Ecolabel-its stringent standards ensure that a particular product has minimized its environmental impact” (Source: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/green). More concretely, this implies that the hotels give priority to renewable energy sources, sort waste, try to minimize energy consumption, use eco-friendly cleaning substances and pick suppliers with environmental friendly attitudes. While the theme changes every year, each theme is part of a larger issue that is covered for a couple of years. For instance, from 2009 to 2012, the larger theme is “Responding to Global Changes” with a specific outlook at the water quality challenge for the year 2010.  Every country of the world faces water pollution problems with an estimated “two million tonnes of human waste being disposed in watercourses” (Source: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/sa/node.asp?node=472).

According to the website, it is important to identify the source and level of water pollution in order to fully assess the situation and come up with a plan of action. Preventing water pollution is a complicated challenged that needs to cover all the different types of water pollution in order to deepen the understanding of the situation with the hopes to stimulate discussion and change in the mind of decision-makers, business owners and citizens. This world event deserves a world coverage insofar it promises to tackled down one of the most avoidable crisis situations of our era.

At the beginning of the summer, according to the New York Times, the Obama administration has launched a full on civil and criminal investigation into the BP oil spill. This might seem as a desperate attempt for the administration to take full – on action and to respond to the hurricane of bashing public opinion.  Officials said that they were analyzing the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 in order to hold BP responsible for the cleaning and to determine the appropriate penalty for the damage caused to the wildlife and local population. The OPA hopes to help prevent such incidents and/or at least to provide comprehensive guidelines in times of crisis. “A trust fund financed by a tax on oil is available to clean up spills when the responsible party is incapable or unwilling to do so” (Source: http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/opa.html). So far, the oil company has always declared that it was taking full responsibility for the cleaning process and was ready to cooperate with the government. Yet, when it comes to funding in order to clean-up the biggest oil spill in American history, the situation seems to be somewhat blurry.

Close to 85 days after the first official report of an explosion, an official communication came and declared the temporary stoppage of the leak. New agencies all over the world spread the news that “BP has been slowly reducing the flow as part of a test on a new cap. Engineers are monitoring the pressure to see if the broken well holds” (Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/epic/bpdot/7893358/Deepwater-Horizon-oil-spill-stopped-say-BP.html). This is perhaps the first real concrete result since the explosion occurred and now only time will tell if the cap will actually manage to hold back the oil without the risk of a new leak.  This is obviously a temporary solution while the giant oil company is drilling two relief wells in order to later pump mud and cement with the hopes of blocking the leaking well for goods.  According to AlJazeera news, at the beginning of the month of August president Obama has declared the Gulf coast safe and said “oil is no longer flowing into the gulf, and it has not been flowing for a month. But I am here to tell you that our job is not finished, and we are not going anywhere until it is” (Source: http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/08/201081418126774839.html). Hotel owners, tour operators and businesses have sent thousands of damage claims to BP reminding the company that the tourism industry has been put on hold because of the spill, during the most lucrative period of the year. According to AlJazeera news, based on reports from American scientists the majority of the oil has evaporated or has been dispersed. These statements seem somewhat as a polish PR move in order to alleviate the pressure and the critiques of public opinion on the Obama administration. Have the damages been overestimated or is the worst of the oil spill really over?

Environmentalists seem to believe that the real long term effects on the environment are yet still impossible to be determined and while the oil spill might be tamed for now, the worst damages are still to come. Oil droplets dispersed in the water could pose a threat to the gulf’s most important fish species. This could pose a long-term threat to the local fish market with health consequences on the population. Only time will tell about the emphasis on the damage. Hopefully this initial milestone will lead the way towards more consistent progress. The media needs to continue to cover the environmental issues in order to raise awareness among public opinion. The ocean still needs our helps and so do all the species that are at risk right now. The cleaning has just begun and all efforts need to continue in that direction at an even greater speed.

According to the company’s official website, the Poland Spring Brand history goes back        13 000 years ago when a glacier retreated in what is today the region of Maine. Their water is collected from several spring water sources in Maine, water that has been in the homes of Americans through the great depressions, the passing of war and the hippy movement. This bottled water’s marketing strategy stands strong on its historical longevity, following the country and the passing of generations. This notion of time evolution and continuity of the bottle renders this element indispensable to the eyes of its buyers.  Citizens have even forgotten to ask themselves how truly essential is that water plastic bottle. It seems like this brand has managed to transform an essential good, water into a product, a commodity, a beverage that is to be requested with precision by costumers.  On the Poland Spring Water website, the company adopts a proactive approach with a page entitled “Please Recycle” that is a message directed to their customers. The corporation tackles the problems of plastic pollution directly by stating that: “the Container Recycling Institute estimates that 75 to 80% of plastic bottles end up in landfills or incinerators. We want to be part of the solution” (Source: http://www.polandspring.com/KnowH2O/Be-Green.aspx). They expose their concrete effort by producing bottles with less plastic and a smaller label in order to save trees.  It appears to be that their website is not only about promoting their green initiatives but they have also decided to inform readers about environmental facts like reminding us that “ it takes 6 trees to make one ton of paper” (Source: http://www.polandspring.com/KnowH2O/Be-Green.aspx). By informing customers about environmental issues and statistics, it appears that the company is trying to give us the impression that they stand on the side of environmentalist groups and green NGOs.  In addition their website has a special section entitled “Be healthy”, a section that gives general tips about being healthy and staying hydrated.

Their newest bottle, the Eco-Shape bottle is “lighter than most half-liter beverage bottles because it contains an average of 30% less plastic.” (Source: http://www.polandspring.com/KnowH2O/Be-Green.aspx).  The company also reminds us that in the last ten years they have saved about 30% for every liter produced, saving around 245 million pounds of plastic resin.  Yet, on the corporate citizenship section of their website, on the category of “Recycling” it seems that the company has a pretty scarce strategy or informative text as they simple say “we encourage you to recycle all of our products” (Source: http://www.polandspring.com/DoingOurPart/WhatWereDoing.aspx).

A few years back Poland water faced a controversy as it was accused of bottling water that did not come directly from the spring. “When Perrier took over the Poland spring site, it was drawing water not from the original spring at the top of Ricker Hill but from boreholes a couple of thousand feet away, near a pond base on the hill” (Source: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2004/02/09/360105/index.htm).  This controversy was somewhat concluded with the fact that the springs were somewhat linked to the borehole. This was the loophole that permitted Poland water to continue marketing their bottles as “spring water”.

On their website the company tells us that they believe that “the greatest impact we can have today to protect our environment is to design lighter bottles that use less plastic” (Source: http://www.polandspring.com/KnowH2O/Be-Green.aspx). This seems like a somewhat light and superficial statement considering the amount of plastic that is dumped in nature running the natural habitat of animals and human beings. The United States has the privilege of having access to free tap water, individuals are uphold at the potential privatization of water as they argue it should be a fundamental human right. Yet, paradoxically they fell to be coherent with their arguments since most citizens after arguing against water privatization, frown at tap water and go out and buy bottled water. This is something worth reflecting upon.

Amused citizens were staring at the lake as the black balls rolled rapidly down the hill and quickly transformed the blue lake into a completely black canvas.  In order to protect this important potable water supply the water needed to be shaded absolutely “because when sunlight mixes with the bromide and chlorine in Ivanhoe’s water, the carcinogen bromate forms, said Pankaj Parekh, DWP’s director for water quality compliance” (Source: http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jun/10/local/me-balls10). Bromide is normally present in ground while chlorine is used to neutralize bacteria. If you add sunlight to the mix, the combo becomes dangerous for humankind. In theory the rates of bromate were not high enough to be official dangerous for the health of the local citizens, yet the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power still preferred to take the extra precaution.

It took around half an hour to unload the black balls “from 190 giant bags into the 10-acre, 58-million gallon water resevoir that serves 600, 000 people in downtown and South L.A.” (Source: http://gizmodo.com/5015148/400000-bouncy-black-balls-invade-reservoir-to-save-los-angeles-from-cancer-water ).  The only alternative in order to clean out the lake would be to drain the entire wet land in order to fully clean the bottom of the lake to remove all traces and bromate particles. Until this longer and more complicated alternative is put into action, the black balls are a temporary solution for the next couple of years.  The black balls are non-toxic and UVA resistant insofar they won’t melt, degrade or release chemical substances when exposed to sunlight.  Each little black ball is shipped directly from Allentown, Pennsylvania. “The amount of balls needed is so large that ‘Orange Products’, has dedicated itself to solely producing the required balls for Invanhoe Reservoir” (Source: http://greenlineblog.com/2008/08/ivanhoe-reservoir-solving-a-problem-illustrating-another/ ).  Each unit costs 34 cents for a total bill of around $ 2 million.  These balls are also commonly called “bird balls” for the simple reason that they are usually used as a netting to keep birds away from farms or manufacturing facilities. The balls are also a way to cover a land with pollution or industrial waste in order to prevent birds and other animals from landing on the surface and getting intoxicated. In addition, the balls prevent water evaporation in a somewhat “natural” fashion.

Environmentalists and the local population are not very pleased about their lake turning black. The owners of gorgeous houses and villas by the lake fear that their properties would lose value on the market. Environmentalists claim that the black balls haven’t been fully tested and that their long-term effects on the environment and the fish could be harmful. Opinions online seem to proclaim that these bird balls haven’t solved a problem but only created an additional one. Only time will tell if the consequences of this initiative are positive or negative for the eco-system of the lake and the potable water.

From the 1980’s to 1990s the quantity of pathogens, disease-causing organisms, has grown in an exponential fashion. In countries where real health facilities are lacking, water-borne pathogens become a deadly weapon, especially for young children. According to a recent report, “high levels of bacteria and viruses can be found in waters contaminated with untreated human sewage. Disinfection can reduce these levels by as much as 99.99% for viruses and 99.9999% for bacteria. However, many newly recognized pathogens such as Cryptosporidium, Cyclospora or Toxoplasma have shown increased resistance to conventional disinfection methods” (Source: http://www.bvsde.paho.org/bvsacg/i/fulltext/emerge/emerge.pdf). Various other pathogens are still being studied, while other remain unknown to scientists. Only time will tell the actual impact they have human beings. Yet, the increase number of outbreaks speaks for itself and demonstrates that this problem is far from being solved. The increasing number of cases signals the urgent necessity to review sewage infrastructures. “Pathogenic bacteria can occur in surface water in larger numbers, either being excreted in faeces or occurring naturally in the environment. Bacteria typically range in size between 0.5 and 2 micrometers” (Source: http://hsc.sca.nsw.gov.au/biology/water-pathogens). Culture techniques are fundamental in order to evaluate the microbial quality of drinking water. Such studies do not identify specific pathogens but rely on the analysis of indicator bacteria such as coliforms and enterococci, revealing the possible existence of microbial pathogens of faecal origins.  Coliforms and E. Coli are pathogens that survive inside the intestines of animals and human beings, and are eliminated from the human body through faeces. If those excrements are not treated in the right manner, they end up being dumped into our water lands causing great illness and diseases to fish and local swimmers.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has put together a guidance document with comprehensive advice and emergency-case analysis providing also methods for assessment of source-water quality. “Risk management can no longer be confined to a single organization or agency; national, regional and local governments, water authorities, water supply agencies and public health authorities all play a role” (Source: http://www.oecdobserver.org/news/fullstory.php/aid/938/The_science_of_clean_water.htm). While conventional methods to detect viruses are constructed on tissue-culture techniques that are daunting and time consuming. Thankfully, to the latest research developments, an apparel of new immunological tools are now available. These new techniques provide faster and more accurate results in order to better identify the origin of microbial contaminants. E. coli one of the most world-know pathogens causes severe bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps and can create other complications such as kidney failure and other serious illnesses. Last year, over 200 visitors were taken away by a tremendous virus of diarrhea due to the contamination of potable water in Bermuda, caused by “an overflow of the sewerage system” (Source: http://www.bvsde.paho.org/bvsacg/i/fulltext/emerge/emerge.pdf).

A thousand years ago, nobody had the fear that swimming in a lake could cause terrible diseases or health complication. The human race has taken for granted the precious nature of water and people and business often forget that water is not a mere commodity to be exploited in a brutal and careless way; especially because the survival of the human race depends on the quantity of quality water available for consumption. The World Health Organization needs to work more closely with local and federal governments in order to implant strict legislations that will serve to protect water and sanction careless individuals or firms that pollute water in reckless manner.

1. Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water.
2. Water helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite.
3. Water leads to increased energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration.
4. Drinking adequate amounts of water can decrease the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer.
5. For a majority of sufferers, drinking water can significantly reduce joint and/or back pain.
6. Water leads to overall greater health by flushing out wastes and bacteria that can cause disease.
7. Water can prevent and alleviate headaches.
8. Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance.
9. Water aids in the digestion process and prevents constipation.
10. Water is the primary mode of transportation for all nutrients in the body and is essential for proper circulation.

(Source:www.allabo utwater.or g/drink-wa ter.html)

From glowing skin to an energy booster, water is the one element that has it all. For all of you suffering from joint or back pain or for those of you who often get headaches or dizziness, water could be the ultimate problem solver. You can find out more fascinating facts and news on water by consulting our most recent posts. In the meantime, cheers to all of you! (of course with a glass of water).

Well, if you don’t pay close attention, you just might. It seems so obvious: H20. Two parts: one is hydrogen and the other one is oxygen. While people realize they couldn’t live without air, they seem to forget that water is as crucial an element to our survival.

“Water makes up more than two thirds of the weight of the human body, and without it, we would die in a few days. The human brain is made up of 95% water; blood is 82% and lungs 90%. A mere 2% drop in our body’s water supply can trigger signs of dehydration: fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on smaller print, such as a computer screen” (source: http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water-education/water-health.htm). When reading this article with a glass of water by your side, there are no excuses for you not to get to the end of it! That and well of course, the fact that it’s so interesting!

Daytime lassitude is often caused by a simply case of mild dehydration.  An estimated seventy-five percent of Americans have mild, chronic dehydration. It is an alarming statistic for a developed country where clean water is available everywhere.

Water is vital to the functioning of the human body: all of our organs and cells need the right amount of water in order to function properly.

• Water serves as a lubricant
• Water forms the basis for saliva
• Water forms the fluids that surround the joints
• Water regulates the body temperature, as  cooling and heating is distributed through perspiration.
• Water helps to alleviate constipation by moving food through the intestinal tract and thereby eliminating waste – the best detox agent.
• Water regulates metabolism

“In addition to the daily maintenance of our bodies, water also plays a key role in the prevention of diseases. Drinking eight glasses of water daily can decrease the risk of colon cancer by 45%, bladder cancer by 50% and it can potentially even reduce the risk of breast cancer” (source: http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water-education/water-health.htm).

When it comes to water, you should worry about the quantity but also about the quality of what you are drinking. The water you drink has many benefits if it is free of contaminants and it comes from a reliable source. Instead of being a benefit to our bodies, drinking polluted water can become the cause of serious health problems.

The latest reports present an alarming situation in regards to the tap and well water in America: in most regions it shouldn’t be drank without some sort of previous purification process due to a considerable amount of industrial and environmental pollution. People and industries take for granted the importance of natural water sources and treat them as dumpsters. As a consequence, chemicals and heavy metals penetrate water,  making people sick and exposing them to health issues such as liver damage or cancer. While you might think you are covered because you always buy your water in bottles, this is not totally true! Not all bottled water is safe:  some brands have been found to contain high levels of contaminants,  without forgetting the impact of the plastics chemicals from the bottle.

Understanding the Health Benefit of Water may be crucial in resolving a lot of your health and well being issues.

Our body is about 75% water, approximately 3/4 of the earth’s surface is covered by water and all living organisms around us (on which our life depends) are mostly water. “We are water drops in this ocean of living matter…” (Jacques Collin, the author of “Water the Forgotten Miracle” book).

“Every single living cell is made up of water (intracellular fluid) – including our own body cells and surrounded by water (extra cellular fluid). Every one of our body’s tissues and organs, as well as every one of the body’s sustaining process, such as thinking, nerve function, blood circulation, digestion, locomotion and elimination, requires water in order to function properly. Not understanding the Health Benefit of Water is denying our relation to mother nature.” (source: http://www.health-benefit-of-water.com/).

Caught up in our daily lives, surrounded by industrialization, we seem to forget the undeniable bond that ties us to Mother Nature. Simple elements like water are crucial to the functioning of our society and to survival of the wildlife. Preventing a problem is usually so much easier than curing it! So instead of reaching the point when you need drugs and all kinds of medications to cure an illness, pay closer attention to the natural remedies and preventive treatments that Mother Nature has to offer.