5 Reasons to Drink Lemon Water

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Providing more than just hydration, fresh lemon juice and water can deliver surprising benefits.Wise Water International suggests starting every morning with a glass of warm lemon water to stimulate digestion for the day and clear the body of any toxins that may have settled in the digestive tract overnight. We tend to reach for those warm beverages in the morning like coffee and tea, but try starting your day with some warm lemon water first to kick-start digestion. The water doesn’t always have to be warm, but it should be purified.
Here are 5 health benefits of drinking lemon water:

1. Support immune function:

Lemons are high in vitamin C which is known for its supportive role in healthy immune function which may reduce the risk of respiratory infection. Vitamin C found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects, and is used as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms^.

2. Alkalize the body:

Although a lemon may seem acidic, lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood.

3. Aid digestion:

Believed to stimulate and purify the liver, lemon juice is traditionally understood to support digestive hydrochloric acid in the stomach further aiding digestion. Vitamin C status has been associated with reduced risk of peptic ulcers caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori.

4. Clear skin:

Vitamin C and other antioxidants in lemons combat free radical damage. Free radical damage is responsible for many symptoms of aging. Antioxidant intake can help offset this damage, minimizing wrinkles. Lemon juice can also be applied to scars and age spots to help reduce their appearance. Lemon water is also believed to help purge toxins from the blood, helping to keep skin clear of blemishes.

5. Promote healing:

Vitamin C promotes wound healing and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones, connective tissue, and cartilage. Vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory properties making vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury.

Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) suggests sprucing up your everyday water with some lemon. Also be sure to use purified water with the lemon to maximize it's benefits. To learn more about purified water please call 1-866-427-7757.

When Should You Be Drinking Water?

Wise Water International agrees that pure, clean drinking water helps our bodies function properly and maintain good health.

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Drinking water at the correct time of the day maximizes its effectiveness and health benefits on the human body.
First thing in the morning.
Drinking 2 glasses of purified water after waking up helps activate your internal organs and digestive system.
Before each meal.
1 glass of purified water 30 minutes before a meal helps the digestion process.
Before taking a bath.
1 glass of purified water before a warm bath helps kick-start the relaxation process and  lowers blood pressure.
Throughout the day.
Try to drink some purified water throughout other parts of the day. This helps keep your body better hydrated. Thirst is the first sign of your body already being dehydrated.
Before exercising.
When exercising, your body’s temperature rises, and you loose more fluid. So you need to replace this by drinking water.
With medication and when you are sick.
Water helps to dissolve medication and spread it throughout your digestive organs for rapid absorption. Water also prepares the tissues to receive the medication-substance and put it to work faster. When you are sick, drinking plenty of fluids is important for maintaining hydration and faster recovery.
With a cup of coffee or other diuretics .
Certain beverages, such as coffee, soft drinks and other sugary drinks tend to be diuretics which dehydrate your body. You need to replace this with a glass of purified water.
Before going to sleep.
1 glass of water before going to bed helps avoid stroke or heart attack in the more elderly.

For tips on when to be drinking water please call Wise Water International at 1-866-427-7757.

Keep Your Children Hydrated This Summer

What’s the best drink to quench a thirst? Water! Wise Water has all the solutions you need.

Fruit juice, which contains Vitamin C, is often seen as a healthy drink choice. However, fruit juices are high in sugar, just like fruit drinks, flavoured mineral water, energy drinks and soft drinks. A 250ml cup of apple juice or cola contains up to six teaspoons of sugar.
You can have them occasionally, but these drinks are not a necessary part of a healthy diet.
The recommended daily amount of fluids for children are:

• 5 glasses (1 litre) for 5 to 8 year olds
• 7 glasses (1.5 litres) for 9 to12 year olds
• 8 to10 glasses (2 litres) for 13+ years 

You should drink more water when you’re exercising or on a hot day. 

Tips to help you drink more water

• Bring a water bottle everywhere you go.
• In summer, put a frozen water bottle in your lunch box.
• Keep cold water in the fridge during summer and drink warm in the winter.
• Water down juices and/or sport drinks.
• Limit those sugary drinks.

Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) want to make sure you and your kids stay hydrated during these scorching hot summer days. For tips on clean drinking water please call 1-866-427-7757.

10 Uses for Purified Water

1. Improve You & Your Family's Health - It is a well know fact that there can be over 50 different types of chemicals and contaminants added to our water at any one time. Chlorine alone has been directly linked to many forms of cancer. 2. Infant Formula - Purified water removes Giardia & Cryptosporidium Cysts as well as E.coli bacteria. Purified water is a safer option for your baby's formula. 3. Food Preparation - Using purified water for your cooking, washing vegetables, salads, pasta and rice will remove a large percentage of heavy metals and chemicals making your foods taste better. 4. Better For Your Pets - Unfortunately chemicals and bacteria do not discriminate between humans and animals, so purify your pets water for a healthier pet. 5. Increase the Effectiveness of Medications - Research has shown that chemicals added to your tap water can decrease the effectiveness of medications and can increase the effectiveness if taken with purified water. 6. Fish Tanks - While still keeping the natural minerals in tact, it makes for a clean fresh environment for your fish. 7. Brewing Beer - Many of our customers use their water purifier with the CC1E or the CC1E-HT to make their home brew beer. Their beer not only has far less chemicals in it but it also tastes better. Here's to great tasting beer! 8. Better For Your Plants - Chlorine is known to attack organic matter which can cause them to die. Water your plants with fresh, purified water today and see the difference. 9. Coffee & Tea -  Next time you have a tea or coffee use purified water and taste the difference! 10. Less Cleaning and a Longer Life for Appliances - Ever wondered where those brown stains in your kettle or iron come from? Use purified water and say goodbye to those stains forever! For other uses of purified water please call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

The Best Weight Loss Drink

Are you looking for a natural way to boost your metabolism? We have the perfect solution!
Apple Cinnamon Water!

Apple Cinnamon Water contains less than 10 calories and can do miracles in a week. The results you should expect are magnificent weight loss and amazing energy splash!


How to make Apple Cinnamon Water:

Use a big pitcher, re-fill water 3-4 times before replacing apples and cinnamon.


INGREDIENTS:

• 1 apple thinly sliced (you can use any type of apples)
• 1 fresh cinnamon stick
• Ice
• Purified water
• Large pitcher

PREPARATION
Put the apple slices on the bottom of the pitcher(save some to put in your glass later) and then drop the cinnamon stick, fill half of the pitcher with ice and then add water. You should keep in mind that this tasty water has a hint of flavor, meaning if you want it to taste stronger, add more apples or slice them thinner.
Drink one glass before your meals. Keep apple cinnamon water in the fridge not more than 3 days.

Apple Cinnamon Water is a great aid for weight loss. For more water ideas with purified water please visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Reverse Osmosis Water

Clean, clear, life-giving water! Next to air, it's the substance most necessary for our survival. 70% of our total body weight is made up of water which constantly circulates, cleanses, and renews the body. Water:

• It increases endurance and energy levels
• It aids digestion and elimination
• It regulates body temperature
• It facilitates muscular and nervous activity
• And, it provides the perfect medium to carry nutrients, oxygen, and disease fighting antibodies.

How Reverse Osmosis Works

A reverse osmosis water quality improvement system can provide clean, clear and fresh water in your home. These compact units are designed to force pressurized water through a semi-permeable membrane which rejects contaminants suspended in the water. This membrane permits passage of the improved water to a holding tank. It is then available for use for drinking, cooking, or making ice cubes.

Tips for purchasing a Reverse Osmosis

If you are considering the purchase of water quality improvement equipment, here are a few consumer tips from the Water Quality Association (WQA):

• If you suspect you have a problem with your water, have it tested to confirm the nature and extent of the problem. For aesthetic problems like hardness, your water can be analyzed in your home by a professional such as a WQA Certified Water Specialist (CWS).
• Be an educated consumer. Check performance capabilities, warranty, maintenance provisions, what contaminants the product reduces and to what level, and general operation.
• Price is an important factor, but don't let it be your only criteria. Capacity, special features or company services are factors you may wish to consider in making a wise choice.
• Look for the WQA Gold Seal on the equipment. It indicates a production model of the equipment was tested and found to meet industry performance standards.
• Be aware that multiple water quality problems may require multiple product solutions, a "systems" approach which combines several technologies in one system.

Wise Water International is a proud distributor of Eagle Water Treatment Systems and carries an amazing 5 Stage Reverse Osmosis system. To learn more about our products please visit www.wisewaterint.com or call TOLL FREE 1-866-427-7757.

Water vs. Soda Pop

There’s a reason nutrition experts recommend drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day while limiting soda -- or better yet, avoiding it altogether. Water is calorie-free and hydrating and the benefits are priceless. Soda is loaded with sugar and calories, but does nothing for your health except affect it negatively. While the sweetness of the carbonated beverage may be enticing, ditch the soda pop and reach for water instead.


Today, many kids and adults sip bottled soda pop or sports drinks while on the go. But, did you know most soft drinks contain sugar and caffeine which may actually SPEED UP dehydration? Also, drinking acidic, sugary beverages all day can lead to tooth decay. Heavy soda consumption has also been linked to diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.


If you're a regular soda drinker, making the switch from soda to water cold turkey can be difficult. Start by upping your water intake by one or two cups per day without making any other changes. As you get used to drinking more water, start cutting back on soda. If you normally drink two 12-ounce cans of soda per day, cut it down to one. If you drink one can, cut your intake down to 6 ounces. Make the transition easier by jazzing up your water. Pour yourself a glass of sparkling water and flavor it with a squeeze of fresh lemon, lime or orange.

Next time you need to quench your thirst reach for a glass of water, not a bottle of sugary soda.
Wise Water International supplies homes with clean and healthy drinking water. To learn more about us please call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Water vs. Vitamin Water

Vitamin-fortified waters have been extremely popular over the last few years and interest in these seemingly-healthy beverages has continued to grow exponentially. Producers of the brightly-colored drinks market them as healthy alternatives to the recently demonized sugary soft drinks, but all-too-often vitamin-enhanced waters contain similar amounts of sugar and calories as their carbonated counterparts. 

“The way that vitamin water is marketed and positioned it’s made to look more healthful than other sugary beverages, but it’s not – it’s still just a soft drink,” said Margo G. Wootan, Director of Nutrition Policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. “It has this aura of healthfulness that is not deserved. Adding vitamins and minerals to junk food doesn’t make it healthy.”

Tap water is free and is regulated for safety by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which routinely tests for contaminants to protect the safety of the public. Considering the fact that a single bottle of vitamin-fortified water can cost you as much as $3.50, these beverages can end up costing you a pretty penny over time. To avoid breaking the bank with little bang for your buck, opt for cost-free and sugar-free drinks instead.

Would you rather drink tap water over vitamin water but are not a fan of the taste? Call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com to find out how to get refreshing clean water.

How Drinking More Spring or Filtered Water Can Improve Every Facet of Your Health

With all the different types of water out there and all the hype that goes with each, it can be very easy to get confused about which types of water are really best for your health. And, if you find yourself struggling with the environmental concerns of bottled water versus the dangerous chemicals in tap water, I understand.
That's why we here at Wise Water International and Eagle Water Treatment posted this page to help clear up some confusion and help you take control of your health.

Symptoms of Dehydration

Since most of you are no longer tuned in to your bodies the way your ancestors were hundreds of years ago, you may be overlooking your body's many cries for water.
There is a silent and growing epidemic of chronic dehydration. So many suffer from it yet are simply unaware of the symptoms.
Are you one of them?
The major symptoms of dehydration are thirst, dry skin, dark colored urine and fatigue but take a look at some commonly overlooked symptoms of chronic dehydration.
They are:

• Digestive disturbances such as heartburn and constipation
• Urinary tract infections
• Autoimmune disease such as chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis
• Premature aging
• High cholesterol
• Weight gain

Types of Water – How Your Choice Makes the Difference

When it comes to water, there's more to choose form than simply tap versus bottled.
Let's closely examine each so you can make informed decisions about your water and your health.

Tap Water – Danger in Every Glass

Plain old tap water: It's easy. It's convenient and it comes right out of your kitchen faucet. However, as I'm sure you've heard, most tap water is contaminated with a host of pollutants that increase your risk of serious health problems.
Let's take a look at some of these contaminants and how they can adversely affect the health of you and your family.
Arsenic
As I've been stating in my articles about water since 2001, the level of arsenic in US tap water is incredibly high. This poisonous element is a powerful carcinogenic, which has been linked to an increased risk of the development of several types of cancer. In 2001 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lowered the maximum level of arsenic permitted in drinking water from 50 ug/L to 10 ug/L due to the established cancer risk.
The Natural Resources Defense Council estimates as many as 56 million Americans living in 25 states drink water with arsenic at unsafe levels. For more information, see the USGS website, which offers maps showing where and to what extent arsenic occurs in ground water across the United States.
Aluminum
You may have heard how aluminum increases your risk for Alzheimer's disease, but did you also know that the aluminum found in your municipal water supply can cause a wide variety of other health problems?
Aluminum has been linked to:

• Hyperactvity
• Learning disabilities in children
• Gastrointestinal disease
• Skin problems
• Parkinson's disease
• Liver disease

Fluoride
If you still believe fluoride in your drinking water prevents cavities and helps build strong teeth, you've fallen for a cleverly devised mass-deception.. As this recent study done on children in India shows, fluoride is anything but a cavity fighter. fluoride is a well-known toxin that actually leads to an increased risk of cavities and can cause a wide range of health problems, including weakening your immune system and accelerating aging due to cellular damage.
Prescription and OTC Drugs
You may have been told that if you dispose of your unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in the trash instead of the toilet that you do not run any risk of it ending up in the water supply. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
As I mentioned in this previous article, water that drains through landfills, known as leach rate, eventually ends up in rivers. Although not all states source drinking water from rivers, many do.
According to studies, human cells do not grow normally when exposed to even minute amounts of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Some drugs that were never meant to be combined are mixed together in the drinking water you consume every day. Millions of people have drug allergies. Are you among them? If so, how do you know the strange symptoms you've been experiencing are not due to ingesting small doses of the drugs you're allergic to from the water?
Pregnant women should be especially wary. The toxic substances you take into your body from tap water will have a negative effect on the development of your unborn child.
Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs)
Most tap community water supplies are treated with chlorine and although it may not be the healthiest element you can consume, it is far better for you than what is left behind.

So, Bottled Water is the Way to Go, Right?

If you're thinking you're safe from all of the harmful contaminants we have listed above because you drink bottled water instead of tap water, I'm afraid I must be the bearer of some bad news:
40 percent of bottled water is bottled TAP WATER!

Also, drinking from plastic bottles is not a good idea.
Plastic bottles contain a chemical called bisphenol A or BPA, which is a synthetic hormone disruptor that has been linked to serious health problems such as:

• Learning and behavioral problems
• Altered immune system function
• Prostate and breast cancer
• Risk of obesity
• Early puberty in both genders

Aside from the health risks, the devastating impact bottled water has had on our ecosystem is staggering!

Distilled Water – Use with Caution

Some health conscious people have been misled into believing that distilled water is healthy for them. As we've stated before, this is simply not true.
The problem with distilled water is that it is boiled and evaporated away from its dissolved minerals. The water then becomes acidic and seeks to balance itself by drawing minerals right out of your body It will also draw out contaminants from the container it's stored in for this same reason.
What's worse, any contaminant in the water that vaporizes at a lower temperature than the water, such as volatile organic compounds, like disinfection byproducts that are thousands of times as toxic as chlorine, will be condensed and actually concentrated in the finished distilled water. So what you end up with is water that contains even more dangerous contaminants than what you started with!
We only recommend using distilled water for a short period of time and only for the purpose of detoxification, as this water can help pull toxins from your body. Drinking it long-term, however, will most likely invite health problems.

Alkaline Water

First of all, most water ionizers and alkalizers are marketed by multi-level marketing (MLM) companies with questionable ethics
Some people experience an initial "high" when they start drinking alkaline water. This can easily be attributed to detoxification, and the fact that they are likely just becoming better hydrated.
Detoxification is about the only benefit of alkaline water, and this benefit is limited to very SHORT TERM USE (no more than a week or two). An additional concern is that many individuals have stomach dysfunctions like GERD or ulcers that are largely related to having too little stomach acid. Long-term use of alkaline or ionized water can interfere with your body's natural digestive process by reducing the acid needed to properly break down and absorb food. This could then lead to an upset of your body's good bacteria, which can then open the door to parasitic infection, ulcers and malabsorption.

"Vitamin" Waters – Do NOT Be Fooled!

Vitamin waters contain dangerous high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), artificial colors, additives, preservatives and caffeine. What's even worse is these manufacturers use distilled water to make their products, which, as you've read above, is one of the worst types of water you can put into your body!
Now that you know which types of water to avoid, let's take a look at the water you should be drinking for optimal health!

Filtered Tap Water – Getting to the Gold

The most economical and environmentally sound choice you and your family can make is to purchase and install a water filter for your home. We recommend three different types of water filters and weigh the pros and cons of each. Let's take a brief look below.

Reverse Osmosis Filter
In addition to removing chlorine, inorganic, and organic contaminants in your water, an RO filter will also remove about 80 percent of the fluoride and most DPBs. The major drawback is the expense of installing an RO filter as most need a plumber to get up and running.

Ion Exchange Filter
Ion exchange is designed to remove dissolved salts in the water, such as calcium. This system actually softens the water or exchanges natural-forming mineral ions in the water with its own ions, thereby neutralizing their harmful effect of creating scale build-up.
The ion exchange system was originally used in boilers and other industrial situations before becoming popular in home purifying units, which usually combine the system with carbon for greater effectiveness.

Granular Carbon and Carbon Block Filters
These are the most common types of counter top and under counter water filters.Granular carbon filters and carbon block systems perform the same process of contaminant removal, adsorption, which is the chemical or physical bond of a contaminant to the surface of the filter media.

Granular activated carbon is recognized by the EPA as the best available technology for the removal of organic chemicals like herbicides, pesticides and industrial chemicals. However, one of the downfalls of granular carbon filters is that the loose material inside can channel--the water creates pathways through the carbon material, escaping filtering.

Carbon block filters offer the same superior filtering ability but are compressed with the carbon medium in a solid form. This eliminates channeling and gives the ability to precisely combine multiple media in a sub-micron filter cartridge. By combining different media, the ability to selectively remove a wide range of contaminants can be achieved.

Ideally, you want a filtration system that offers a variety of methods to remove different contaminants. Most systems do not address a combination of organic, inorganic, cyst, sediment and metals.

We believe we have the best family of filters that are on the market in terms of effectiveness, value, and ease of use. They are all manufactured in Canada under exclusive contract with a company specializing in advanced water treatment products, and will include both countertop and under-counter filters. 

The company is Eagle Water Treatment Systems and they are distributed by local dealers throughout Ontario.  Links to these dealers are listed below:

Mississauga - Eagle Industries Corp.  1-866-222-9308

Hamilton - Wise Water International  1-844-306-8151

London - Eagle Water Niagara  1-877-478-0901

St-Catharines - Eagle Water Niagara  1-877-478-0901

Vaughan - World Water Industries  1-877-566-8595 

How Much Water Should You Drink?

So, how much pure filtered or spring water should you drink per day?
Six glasses? Eight?
Well, here's a good rule of thumb:
You should be drinking enough water to turn your urine a light-colored yellow.
If you are outside on a hot day or engaging in strenuous activity, it is advisable to increase your water intake as needed. It is also important to note that as you age, your thirst mechanism works less efficiently. Older adults need to pay more attention to the color of their urine to see if their water intake is adequate.

Coconut Water and Vegetable Juicing – Adding a Little Variety

As mentioned in a previous article, coconuts are an excellent source of fresh, pure water and electrolytes. Coconuts are also rich in lauric acid, which is known for its immune-boosting as well as its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties so it's an ideal choice when you're sick.
An even better pure healthy water is vegetable juicing. I recommend buying pesticide-free, organic vegetables for optimal nutritional benefit.

Health Benefits of Drinking Pure Water

We can't say enough about the health benefits of drinking pure water. Here are only a few of the many health benefits you and your family will enjoy once you make the switch to pure water:

• Maintain a healthy body weight
• Properly digest food and absorb nutrients from food
• Have healthy, glowing skin
• Decrease muscle and joint inflammation
• Have better circulation
• Detoxify your body naturally

Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) believes in drinking filtered water to improve every facet of your health. For more information about filtered water please call 1-866-427-7757.

How Much Water Should a Dog Drink a Day?

Many dog owners leave out water for their dogs all the time with the thought that they’ll drink as much, or as little, as they need. But how much water does a dog need? Monitoring your dog’s water intake can improve their health, prevent illness and insure proper hydration. While some dogs naturally do this on their own, some either under-drink or over-drink. Too little water can lead to dehydration in dogs, kidney stones, organ failure and even death. Drinking too much water can lead to stomach bloat, electrolyte imbalances, and Hyponatremia (water toxicity).
Also, keep in mind that if your dog is under-drinking or over-drinking, it could be a sign of an underlying illness. Under-drinking can indicate Parvo, Leptospirosis, or Pancreatitis. Over-drinking can signify a bladder infection, another type of infection, or diabetes. Have your vet check your dog if he’s doing either.

Optimal Drinking

How much water a day should a dog drink? How much and how carefully you have to monitor him depends on several factors:

• Size: On the average, a healthy dog drinks about 1/2 to 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight per day.
• Food: A healthy diet is as important as water and the type of food your dog eats affects his water intake. Dogs that eat only dry food will need a little more water than those that eat canned. Also, avoid ingredients that can artificially increase your dog’s thirst such as sodium.
• Age: Puppies need about a 1/2 cup every two hours and need to be closely monitored. Senior dogs tend to naturally monitor themselves.
• Exercise: Bring water along on any exercise excursion with your dog. The bottles that have the drop down cup work well. After exercise, give your dog ice cubes to start and then just a little water at a time to prevent bloat.
• Weather: Summer means more panting which means an increase in water intake.
• Medications: Check with your vet to see if you need to decrease or increase your dog’s water intake while taking a medication.

Checking for Dehydration in Dogs and Overhydration in Dogs

To look for dehydration in dogs, grab a piece of skin at the back of your dog’s neck. Stretch it out, then let it go. A properly hydrated dog’s skin will snap quickly back into place, while the skin of a dehydrated dog will return slowly and form a “tent” in the process. You can also check your dog’s gums for dehydration – wet, slippery gums are healthy. Dull, sticky gums suggest dehydration.
Dogs who overhydrate will often vomit, act confused or become lethargic.

Insuring Proper Hydration

Knowing the amount of water your pet should drink helps you determine if your dog is an under-drinker or an over-drinker. There are a few ways to manage these pooches:

Under-Drinkers

• Behavior Modification: Whenever your dog goes to get a drink, praise him and give him a treat.
• Strategic Placement: Keep water near his bed, near his food and anywhere he normally plants himself.
• Up the Flavor: There are flavor packets such as chicken, bacon and beef that you can add to your dog’s water to make it more tempting.
• Break Out the Broth: If your dog is refusing to drink water, offer him some chicken or beef broth. Gradually add plain water into the mixture.

Over-Drinkers

• Let Them Lick: “Lick” bottles, like the ones used for horses, can limit how much water your dog takes in. Also, you can monitor the amount they are drinking easily.
• Free Refills: You can still leave water out in a bowl for your dog but you need to ration it during the day. This means several refills so someone needs to be home to oblige.
• Automate It: The problem with most automatic water dispensers is they fill up whenever the water gets low so you can’t control the amount. One option is to use an automatic feeder instead, the kind that opens separate compartments at specified times.
• What’s Up Doc: For nighttime control, try using a rabbit water feeder in your dog’s crate.

Clean Water For All

To help insure that the water supply for both humans and canines is protected, you can do one simple action – clean up after your dog. And by providing a healthy diet and the right amount of clean water to your pooch, you can prevent illness and promote health. For as Mark Twain says, “Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody.”


Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) believe in keeping our pets hydrated as well as ourselves. Please visit www.wisewaterint.com for ways to hydrate your pets with clean healthy drinking water.

What percent Earth is water??

The Earth is often compared to a majestic blue marble, especially by those privileged few who have gazed upon it from orbit. This is due to the prevalence of water on the planet’s surface. While water itself is not blue, water gives off blue light upon reflection.


For those of us confined to living on the surface, the fact that our world is mostly covered in water is a well known fact. But how much of our planet is made up of water, exactly? Like most facts pertaining to our world, the answer is a little more complicated than you might think, and takes into account a number of different qualifications.



In simplest terms, water makes up about 71% of the Earth’s surface, while the other 29% consists of continents and islands.


To break the numbers down, 96.5% of all the Earth’s water is contained within the oceans as salt water, while the remaining 3.5% is freshwater lakes and frozen water locked up in glaciers and the polar ice caps. Of that fresh water, almost all of it takes the form of ice: 69% of it, to be exact. If you could melt all that ice, and the Earth’s surface was perfectly smooth, the sea levels would rise to an altitude of 2.7 km.


Aside from the water that exists in ice form, there is also the staggering amount of water that exists beneath the Earth’s surface. If you were to gather all the Earth’s fresh water together as a single mass (as shown in the image above) it is estimated that it would measure some 1,386 million cubic kilometers (km³) in volume.

Meanwhile, the amount of water that exists as groundwater, rivers, lakes, and streams would constitute just over 10.6 million km³, which works out to a little over 0.7%. Seen in this context, the limited and precious nature of freshwater becomes truly clear.


But how much of Earth is water — how much water contributes to the actual mass of the planet? This includes not just the surface of the Earth, but inside as well. Scientists calculate that the total mass of the oceans on Earth is 1.35 x 10¹⁸ metric tonnes, which is 1/4400 the total mass of the Earth. In other words, while the oceans cover 71% of the Earth’s surface, they only account for 0.02% of our planet’s total mass.


The origin of water on the Earth’s surface, as well as the fact that it has more water than any other rocky planet in the Solar System, are two of long-standing mysteries concerning our planet.
Not that long ago, it was believed that our planet formed dry some 4.6 billion years ago, with high-energy impacts creating a molten surface on the infant Earth. According to this theory, water was brought to the world’s oceans thanks to icy comets, trans-Neptunian objects or water-rich meteoroids (protoplanets) from the outer reaches of the main asteroid belt colliding with the Earth.


However, more recent research conducted by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, has pushed the date of these origins back further. According to this new study, the world’s oceans also date back 4.6 billion years, when all the worlds of the inner Solar System were still forming.


This conclusion was reached by examining meteorites thought to have formed at different times in the history of the Solar System. Carbonaceous chondrite, the oldest meteorites that have been dated to the very earliest days of the Solar System, were found to have the same chemistry as those originating from protoplanets like Vesta. This includes a significance presence of water.


These meteorites are dated to the same epoch in which water was believed to have formed on Earth – some 11 million years after the formation of the Solar System. In short, it now appears that meteorites were depositing water on Earth in its earliest days.


While not ruling out the possibility that some of the water that covers 71 percent of Earth today may have arrived later, these findings suggest that there was enough already here for life to have begun earlier than thought.


On ways to treat the Earth's water please visit www.wisewaterint.com.

New Water Bottle Ban in City Parks and Facilities

In December of 2008, City Council approved a water bottle ban to take effect in January of 2012. The ban, which affects most of Toronto's parks and park facilities, prohibits the sale and distribution of water bottles in all Civic Centres, City facilities and parks.
The ban provides exceptions for public health and safety related situations, previous lease agreements and ALL authorized special events in City facilities and parks. Water bottles may still be sold or distributed at these locations:
List of exempted parks and facilities (PDF)
The water bottle ban will support the City's broader waste diversion goals, reduce litter in our parks and lower waste disposal costs for the City.
We recommend that permit holders for our sports fields and facilities do the following when using park locations included in the ban:

• Inform participants of their sports programs to bring their own refillable water bottles to the park
• Encourage coaches to support players by providing water jugs to refill their bottles
• Notify coaches and program participants that water bottles can also be filled at water fountains, where available.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Q: If water bottles are recyclable, why are they being banned?
 A: While water bottles are recyclable, they still require a significant amount of energy to manufacture, transport and eventually recycle. The reuse of durable water bottles is preferable in energy usage to recycling. This is critical for the City of Toronto, which is currently taking aggressive action to reduce its carbon footprint as outlined in the Climate Change, Clean Air and Sustainable Energy Action Plan.
Q: How does the use of water bottles specifically impact Parks?
A: The 2008 Parks Waste Audit indicated that recyclables compose approximately 14% of the litter stream, making the disposal of waste difficult and potentially costly. Plastic materials comprised the largest amount of recyclables at roughly 7%. The reduction of plastic bottles in our parks would reduce contamination of the litter stream and reduce the cost of dealing with contaminated loads that are not accepted at transfer stations.
Q: Why are some parks and park facilities exempt from the ban?
A: Parks, Forestry & Recreation was asked by City Council to identify specific sites that require an exemption from the ban. The final list of exempted parks and park facilities was based on the following criteria for exemption:

1. Location does not have potable water

2. Location does not have functioning water fountains

3. Location does not have sufficient water fountains or taps for the number of users

4. Location has existing leases or agreements with vendors who sell bottled water.

Q: Are other municipalities also implementing water bottle bans?
 A: Numerous municipalities across Canada already have water bottle bans or restrictions in place in facilities and/or parks, including: Ajax, Burlington, Cornwall, London, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Oakville, Oshawa, Peterborough, St. Catherines, Windsor, Waterloo, Nelson, Victoria, Vancouver, etc.

Wise Water International supports the ban of bottled water. Lets do our part to help the environment. For ways to help please visit www.wisewaterint.com.

What do we use water for?

We use large amounts of water each day, as water serves many different purposes. We use water to drink, to do the dishes, to take a shower, to flush the toilet, to cook diner and for many other purposes.
But water is not only used for domestic purposes, humans also use water in the industries and in agriculture. In agriculture water is mainly used to water crops, but in the industries it serves many different purposes. It can serve as an ingredient of a product we produce, but it can also be a part of the whole production process. Water can be used to cool substances in the production process, for transportation and conditioning of raw materials, for boiling or cooking, for flushing, as a cleaning agent and for product transport by shipping.

How much water does a person use each day?

Americans use an average of 168 litres a person each day. For Dutch people this is about 135 litres. This water is used for different purposes.


In this pie chart you can see, which purposes domestic water serves:

 

If we take into account the water that is used by industries, businesses and institutions an American uses an average of 650 gallons each day.

How long can water be stored?

If stored properly, water in 3-litre and 5-litre containers can be stored for approximately two years. Smaller containers of 1 litre up to 2.5 litres of water are made with a thinner grade of plastic and can be stored for approximately six months. They cannot be stored as long, because they are very susceptive to penetrating odours.

How should water be stored?

One should pay special attention to how water is stored. Water should be stored in a cool, dark and dry place and it should be stored away from cleaning supplies and other chemicals. Water can pick up odours from other substances that we cannot detect in the air, so one should always pay attention to the properties of other substances that are stored with the water.

Why does tap water often smell like chlorine?

Drinking water has to be protected from microrganisms and contaminants that can enter the water through the pipelines that transport it to households. This happens by means of disinfection with various disinfection agents, chlorine being the most widely used one. Chlorine is a very effective disinfectant, which is used to kill any harmful bacteria that might be present in the water source. The amount of chlorine that is used is based on the amount of water that is treated, the amount of contaminants that must be controlled and the time it takes for the water to reach the first house. Chlorine levels are usually low, but in some rural areas there are more dangers to drinking water and the levels of chlorine that are used are a bit higher. People can than smell it when they tap water.
When one's tap water smells like chlorine it does not mean a danger to the people that drink it. Chlorine levels used in drinking water are not high enough to form a serious threat to anyone's health.
If the water has a chlorine smell, it may actually indicate that not enough chlorine is being added to the system. By increasing the amount of chlorine used at the treatment plant, different forms of chlorine are created in the water, which diminish chlorine odours.

Have purified water on hand at all times with an Eagle Water Reverse Osmosis System. No need to store bottled water. To learn more about the Eagle Water Reverse Osmosis System please call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Dehydration Can Cause Chronic Pain

Thirst is a late indicator for the onset of dehydration. Being chronically dehydrated changes your physiology and creates unhealthy complications that are often mistakenly labeled as diseases.
Prevention is simple and many of the signs and symptoms can be reversed simply by regularly drinking enough pure water to remain adequately hydrated.
Do you experience chronic pain?... In your joints, muscles, stomach, gut, or back; or perhaps you have frequent headaches or chronic constipation? Your body may use chronic pain to warn you that you have become chronically dehydrated.


There are about a hundred trillion cells in the human body and, when the body lacks sufficient water, cells begin to dry up and wrinkle, causing their inner processes to malfunction.
The human body is approximately 75% water and 25% solid matter. The brain is about 85% water and is extremely sensitive to any depletion of its water content. It's estimated that about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
This is an especially serious concern among the elderly because, as we age, our thirst perception diminishes. More than one-third of people have a weak enough thirst urge that they misread it as hunger! Thirst is a poor way of monitoring your water needs because a dry mouth sensation means your body has already become dehydrated.

Signs and symptoms can include:

• increasing thirst
• dry mouth
• weakness or fatigue
• lightheadedness (especially if worse on standing)
• darkening of the urine
• a decrease in urination frequency or amount

Tea, coffee, juice, alcohol, and sodas cannot be substituted for water. Fluids that contain caffeine and alcohol have a diuretic effect and cause the kidneys to flush some of the body's water reserves.

Some Health Issues That Often Get Labeled As Disease
May Actually Be a Crisis Complication of Dehydration.

1. Allergies occur when antibody production is suppressed during dehydration, and the decreased antibody supply is inadequate to deal with foreign agents such as pollen.
   Histamine activity is increased as an emergency measure for the secretion of fluids onto the membranes covering the eyes and nasal passages. This 'water rinse' is the only way to get rid of the pollen that is not neutralized because of the suppressed antibody production.


2. Asthma is often a crisis response to the condition of being chronicly dehydrated. Histamine is an important neurotransmitter that regulates the thirst mechanism and establishes a system of water rationing in a dehydrated body.
   When the body isn't sufficiently hydrated, histamine production increases and is released into the lungs, causing the bronchioles attached to the air sacs to constrict in an effort to conserve water that normally evaporates during breathing. Histamine also stimulates the production of thick mucus that partially plugs the bronchioles as a protective mechanism to keep them from drying up from exposure to the outside air.
   Replenishing the body's water supply causes the histamine to disappear from these areas, thereby relieving the 'asthmatic' symptoms. Dr. Batmanghelidj also recommends using salt as a vital part of treatment. He states that salt breaks up mucus, rendering it watery and stringy and able to be expulsed as sputum when water is plentiful.


3. Arthritis means 'joint inflammation'. All joint surfaces are padded with cartilage, a tissue containing a large amount of water. Cartilage separates the bony surfaces of the joint, allowing the opposing surfaces to glide smoothly.
   When cartilage starts to dry out, gliding produces greater friction and shearing stress. The cartilage becomes damaged and sets up a process of inflammation that leads to pain and stiffness.


4. High Blood Pressure - 'Essential hypertension' is often the result of gradually established dehydration. The less water there is in the body, the more (blood) pressure is needed to hydrate vital cells.


5. Cholesterol - Elevated cholesterol is often a direct result of chronic dehydration. When the inner environment of cells start to dry out, the cell membranes have to be sealed off to prevent further seepage of water. This defense mechanism causes the liver to produce more cholesterol, a waxy substance that helps to 'waterproof' the cell membrane.


6. Chronic Pain may be an indication of localized thirst - a warning of dehydration in a specific area. This may manifest as a migraine headache, joint pain, back pain, or several other pain indicators.


7. Constipation - The small intestines liquefy solid foods so that nutrients can be taken up into the bloodstream and delivered to the liver for processing. Once the nutrients are extracted, the colon (large intestine) and the end of the small intestine reabsorb most of the water for use in other parts of the body.
   When the body is low on water, the motility of the lower intestines slows down to allow more time for reabsorption of water from the fecal contents. This water-preservation method results in chronic constipation, which can predispose a person to cancer of the colon and rectum.


8. Depression often results from insufficient levels of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid, must be able to reach the brain in order to be converted to serotonin.
   Dehydration can interfere with the transport of tryptophan across the blood-brain barrier. Also, when there is not enough water to adequately detoxify the body, the liver uses more tryptophan as an antioxidant, causing a shortage for the production of serotonin.


9. Insomnia - Melatonin is a tryptophan by-product that aids in regulating the sleep cycle. Therefore, when tryptophan is deficient because of the complications of being dehydrated, it can result in insomnia.


10. Gout is a condition where uric acid crystals collect in some joints, causing pain. Uric acid is a product of incomplete protein metabolism and appears to be associated with the advanced complications of dehydration.


Some of the many other health issues that can be a complication of chronic dehydration are:
• Diabetes
• Autoimmune dysfunctions
• Headaches
• Heartburn and Dyspepsia
• Hiatal hernia
• Osteoporosis
• Kidney stones
• Lower back pain
• Hot flashes

Wise Water International beats the pain by staying hydrated. If you would like to know how to hydrate yourself better please call 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Water and Your Attitude

Constantly crabby? Then make more stops to the water cooler. Habitual high-volume H2O consumption led to a better mood and a significant decrease in fatigue and sleepiness, finds new research from France.

In the study, 30 people who drank little water each day—less than 1.2 liters—were asked to increase their water intake to more than 2.5 liters for three days. Not only were people getting their thirst quenched, but also participants reported feeling less fatigued, less confused, and more satisfied overall with their mood at the end of the study.

Researchers also flipped the script and had 22 people who regularly drank lots of water decrease their consumption. The reverse happened: Lowering how much water they drank worsened participants’ moods, leading to negative effects such as headaches, confusion, and fatigue, says study author Nathalie Pross, Ph.D.

So you know dehydration is bad for your body during exercise, but how does it rankle your mood 24/7? While it’s still unclear, previous research from the University of Connecticut found that even mild dehydration affects the cognitive performance of men. Researchers believe one reason might be that neurons in your noggin detect an electrolyte imbalance or dehydration, and that affects parts of the brain regulating your mood.

The bottom line: Aim to drink 2.5 liters of water—about 8 to 10 glasses—each day and you might just stop snapping at others around the office. .

Eagle Water stays happy with purified water! To learn more please visit www.wisewaterint.com.

Allergy Symptoms: Another Good Reason to Drink Water.

We all know how essential water is.  It’s vital to almost every body function – from suppressing appetite to regulating temperature to aiding digestion.  A body well-hydrated with water just works more efficiently. Of course that means that not being well hydrated, more commonly known as being dehydrated, means “your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry outs its normal functions.” What we may not know is that drinking water may help fight allergy symptoms.

Dehydration can result in some very serious health problems. One can live much longer without food than water.  Other less well known effects of chronic dehydration may include hypertension, asthma, allergies and migraine headaches.  So what exactly is the connection between allergies and water? The answer is histamines.
Allergies are caused by a histamine reaction in the body. If you suffer from hay fever for instance, your body views pollen as a dangerous invader and over reacts and causes your immune system to produce histamines to fight the irritants. This results in the watery eyes, runny noses and sneezing associated with seasonal allergies. In other words, the annoying symptoms of allergies are actually our bodies fighting off the “invasion” of pollen, or mold or dust.
Histamines also have other functions, including regulating the body’s water supply.  A 1995 Dutch study confirmed that dehydration triggers histamine production as a defensive mechanism to preserve water remaining in the body as well as to prevent future loss. When we are dehydrated, histamine production increases and can cause us to have the symptoms of seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes.
Revving up histamine production for lack of water is easily avoided by drinking more.  Thirst is one of the last signs of dehydration and since dehydration can cause the brain to become a little confused, we often mistake the “thirsty” signal for a “hungry” signal.  So we reach for food instead of water – not what the body really needs.  Try a glass of water first.  It may also thin nasal mucus which can provide allergy relief.  Hot steaming drinks also help – but stick with healthy teas and broths.
Not only are allergies annoying but they can really put a crimp in your lifestyle.  Pharmaceuticals loaded with anti-histamines can do a number on you as well; side effects can range from dry mouth to nausea and vomiting.
A 2010 Yale University study even found that people taking antihistamines on a regular basis were heavier than those who did not (they did not conclude that they actually caused weight gain, the study was observational only).  Given all the possible side effects of pharmaceutical aids it seems that anything one can do to naturally prevent allergy attacks is prudent.  So:

• Drink plenty of water which may help prevent higher histamine production.
• Eat plenty of foods containing natural anti-histamines – they’re good for your general health as well.
• Keep all-natural allergy relief handy – like Allergease.

Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) have helped many families with allergies by providing clean water. For more information please contact us at 1-866-427-7757 or visit www.wisewaterint.com.

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Water and Sanitation

Plan works with communities to improve access to safe drinking water and to raise awareness of the importance of waste management.


More than 2.2 million children die every year – that’s four every minute – as a result of diarrhea caused by poor sanitation and hygiene.
Every year Plan helps communities build 2,000 school latrines and in the last three years has helped families and communities build an average 100,000 toilets per year, benefiting several million people.


We also provide water points in communities and schools, especially in rural areas, and establish community-based organizations to ensure the continued management and maintenance of water points.


Billions of people lack access to basic sanitation and are forced to defecate out in the open, contaminating food and water supplies.


In Asia and East and Southern Africa, Plan is pioneering a radical new approach – Community-Led Total Sanitation – which educates communities about the importance of sanitation and helps them to construct and maintain their own latrines. They also gain the confidence to enforce a total ban on open defecation.


Wise Water believes in providing clean water to residents. For more information please contact us at 1-866-427-7757 or visit us at www.wisewaterint.com.

You win some, you lose some. Don't forget to replenish your body with water.

So how much water should you drink before, during, and after a workout? First, make sure you’re well hydrated to begin with. Drink fluids throughout the day before you exercise. Then follow this formula from Melton:

• One to two hours before your workout, drink 15 to 20 ounces of water
• 15 minutes before you begin, drink between 8 and 10 ounces of water
• During your workout, drink another 8 ounces every 15 minutes.

You may need to drink more if you’re sweating heavily, especially if you’re exercising outdoors in very hot weather.
Carlson also recommends that you weigh yourself before and after any type of exercise. “For every pound lost, replace it with 16 to 20 ounces of fluid,” she suggests. If you lose weight during the workout, drink a bit more next time.
Many people like to use sports drinks during a workout, but that’s generally not necessary unless you’re working out for an extended period of time. “Most people who are working out for less than an hour at a time can get everything they need with just water,” Melton says.


Can You Drink Too Much Water?


It’s possible to drink too much water, but difficult to do. There is a condition called hyponatremia, usually found in endurance athletes. With hyponatremia, the blood becomes excessively diluted from too much water and sodium levels drop to dangerously low levels. This can lead to nausea, headaches, confusion, fatigue, and in extreme cases, coma and death.
But you’d have to drink gallons of water to suffer hyponatremia – enough to gain weight over the course of a workout, which is rare.
Just make sure you have a full water bottle handy and drink whenever you feel thirsty. If you weren’t getting enough water during workouts before, you’ll be amazed at how much better you feel.
You can improve your performance simply by drinking enough water!


Eagle Water Treatment Systems believes in replenishing our bodies with purified water everyday. Visit www.wisewaterint.com for more information or give us a call at 1-866-427-7757.

The Eagle Water Treatment Systems convention a huge success in Quebec City

The Eagle Water Treatment Convention once again lived up to its reputation as one of the pre-eminent water treatment conferences in Canada. With participation from over 100 members of the Eagle family including dealers and distributors from across Canada, the 2015 convention held at the beautiful Palace Royal located in Quebec City was a huge success.

The convention featured a number of opportunities to hear from senior company executives of Eagle Water Treatment throughout the daylong event.  The highlight of the convention was the new product launch which showcased the new Platinum and Titanium water treatment line from Eagle. This new product line from Eagle was received with huge applause and during the unveiling of the products for the first time most of the attendees were left in awe. The products clearly demonstrate the overwhelming commitment made by Eagle Water Treatment Systems to invest for the future and provide a product to Eagle customers that is second to none in the water treatment industry in Canada.  

A glamorous gala awards banquet was held in the evening which recognized the outstanding achievements of key Eagle employees and top producers throughout Canada. Distributors came from as far away as Surrey British Columbia to attend the convention as well as offices from Quebec and Ontario.

Eagle Water Treatment products are sold throughout Canada by local distributors with 17 offices in three provinces. Please feel free to visit our website at www.eaglewaterquality.com for more information and to locate a distributor in your area.

Check out photos from the event

New Eagle Platinum Product Launch.

Attendees from across Canada.





Gala Awards Banquet.

London, Ontario's City Council has passed a resolution that effectively bans the sale of bottled water within munic...

London, Ontario’s City Council has passed a resolution that effectively bans the sale of bottled water within municipal buildings and facilities where municipal water is readily available.
In passing its resolution, London City Council said the importance of promoting city tap water as safe and a bargain compared to bottled water.

London joins a host of other Ontario municipalities that have either limited the use, or are considering limiting the use of bottled water on municipal premises or in schools, including Cambridge, Kitchener, Ottawa, Sault Ste Marie, St. Catharines, Sudbury, Toronto, the Town of the Blue Mountains, and Waterloo.

Concern over the sale and use of bottled water is growing internationally given its cost, the poor recycling rate for single use plastic bottles, and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with manufacturing the bottles and transporting those bottles long distances.

“The City of London’s actions remind us once again that only municipal tap water delivers,” said Nick Benkovich, president of the Ontario Municipal Water Association. “At about one thousand times the cost of municipal water, bottled water is simply not good value for money. Municipal drinking water has to meet a much higher safety standard than bottled water and is delivered at a fraction of the cost.”

Wise Water International (distributors of Eagle Water Treatment Systems) agree with the ban of bottled water. To find out more information on the safety of drinking water please contact us at 1-866-427-7757.