{"id":2156,"date":"2017-03-09T18:33:15","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T18:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/?p=2156"},"modified":"2017-11-09T17:21:58","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T17:21:58","slug":"quest-sourcing-your-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/quest-sourcing-your-water\/","title":{"rendered":"quest &#8211; sourcing your water"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>the importance\u00a0sourcing your own water<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">your quest tasks are in red below!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>anything and everything we put on or in our bodies matters!<\/strong> \u00a0our bodies need maximum nutrients and minimal toxins to survive and thrive. \u00a0eating real food gives us maximum nutrients, and relatively minimal toxins compared to processed food. \u00a0if we want to optimize long-term health, longevity, and quality of life, then we need to minimize our exposure to toxins as much as possible. \u00a0because water is such a crucial nutrient, and because most of us consume 1\/2 gallon or more per day, we must be focused on the quality of our\u00a0water.<\/p>\n<h3>understanding what&#8217;s in your water<\/h3>\n<p>tap water is crap water. \u00a0period. \u00a0here&#8217;s the main problems we&#8217;ve found with\u00a0municipal water:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>over 90% of municipality waters are fluoridated.<\/li>\n<li>the average\u00a0American fills 13 prescriptions per year, and over 50% of Americans are taking at least 1 prescription drug routinely. \u00a0where do you think all those drugs go? \u00a0much of their byproducts\u00a0are excreted thru waste and end up in our water supply.<\/li>\n<li>water comes to us from municipal filtration systems, delivered through pipes which can made of all kinds of different materials, which means water can pick up toxins from these various materials. \u00a0sealants are used to seal the pipes, adding even more potential for\u00a0exposure to toxins.<\/li>\n<li>chlorine is\u00a0added to all municipal waters kill pathogens. \u00a0not only does it kill pathogens in water, but also kills beneficial organisms in our bodies, including our beneficial gut bacteria. \u00a0chlorine also combines with other materials to form even more dangerous toxins, especially when heated (such as in showers, washing machines, and sinks).<\/li>\n<li>bottled water has it&#8217;s own problems. \u00a0most bottled water is bottled tap water. \u00a0the toxins in the plastics used in plastic bottles leach into the water, especially when stored for long periods of time under varying degrees of heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>there are so many toxins in water to be concerned about, it&#8217;s ridiculous.<\/strong> \u00a0the U.S. government in conjunction with\u00a0testing by water utilities has found a massive amount of pollutants in the tap water we\u00a0drink. \u00a0more than half of the chemicals detected are not subject to health or safety regulations and can legally be present in any amount. \u00a0many of these toxins are known to be carcinogenic and lethal in high amounts.<\/p>\n<p>the federal government does have health guidelines for some toxins and pollutants. \u00a0however, these guidelines are minimal standards based on toxic levels of a single, isolated toxin. \u00a0these guidelines do not account for the synergistic compounding and exponential hazard associated with multiple toxins and groups of toxins and their impact on our health.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>49 of the contaminants with guidelines have been found in\u00a0most municipality water supplies\u00a0above recommended levels.<\/li>\n<li>the EPA has not set a new, enforceable drinking water standard since 2001, even though the Safe Drinking Water Act requires EPA to assess the need for standards for at least five new chemicals every five years. three-fourths of the current standards were set in 1991 and 1992 and have not been updated since. \u00a0think about how many new chemicals and toxins have been introduced into our water supply since then.<\/li>\n<li>water utility companies spend 19 times more money on water treatment chemicals every year than the federal government invests in protecting lakes and rivers from pollution in the first place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>if you want to dig in further, one of the best resource I&#8217;ve found on water quality is the <a href=\"http:\/\/ewg.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EWG<\/a>, which has launched a 3-year project to create the largest drinking water quality database in existence.\u00a0you can learn more by visiting here\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/tap-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ewg.org\/tap-water\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>curious about what is in your local water supply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you can visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/tap-water\/whats-in-yourwater.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/tap-water\/whats-in-yourwater<\/a>, type in your zip code, and find out exactly what&#8217;s in your water.<\/li>\n<li>you can also order a variety of home testing kits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>if you live in Las Vegas?<\/strong> \u00a0Las Vegas has some of the dirtiest water in the country! \u00a0check out this PDF where North Las Vegas is listed as one of the lowest rated in the country:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/tapwater\/images\/EWG_rated-utilities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2160 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-06-at-10.37.11-AM-232x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-06-at-10.37.11-AM-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-06-at-10.37.11-AM-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-06-at-10.37.11-AM-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Screen-Shot-2017-03-06-at-10.37.11-AM.png 1096w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">sourcing your drinking water<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>if you don&#8217;t use a filter, your body becomes the filter.<\/strong> \u00a0and remember, tap water is crap water. \u00a0below are our top 3 picks for sourcing water:<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">1st option for sourcing drinking water &#8211; spring water<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>water that comes directly from a real spring would be an\u00a0optimal choice. \u00a0it&#8217;s naturally filtered, and naturally picks up healthful organic and non-organic materials. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/q-VysQcHwQ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out this video on spring water<\/a>. \u00a0to find a spring new you, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.findaspring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">findaspring.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>in order to ensure purity, if you&#8217;re going to use spring water you must source it yourself! \u00a0&#8220;spring water&#8221; found in most grocery stores\u00a0is not any better than tap water!<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2nd option for sourcing drinking water &#8211; in-home Reverse Osmosis filters<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Reverse osmosis (RO) filters are our top in-home filter recommendation. \u00a0RO\u00a0filtration systems use a semipermeable membrane which separates many contaminates that cannot pass thru the membrane. \u00a0RO systems are almost always paired with other filters including pre RO filters, and post filters including carbon and carbon block filters.\u00a0\u00a0because RO filters\u00a0also remove beneficial minerals and electrolytes, we recommend mineralizing your ultra-clean RO water.<\/p>\n<p>you can install an RO filter in your home, for a small investment (usually between $150 and $300), and reap the benefits of having a long-lasting filtering system that you can use for all your family&#8217;s consumption needs. \u00a0with this initial investment, it&#8217;s estimated that your cost per gallon of clean water less than $0.05 per gallon. \u00a0you&#8217;ll need to service the pre and post filters annually (small cost), and the RO membrane every few years. \u00a0but it&#8217;s well worth it.<\/p>\n<h4>we have a couple of different recommendations for purchasing your own RO system:<\/h4>\n<p>we&#8217;ve had great feedback from a couple of people on <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mHjZHg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this particular system from Amazon<\/a>. \u00a0when you order it, it helps to have a plumber install it for you.<\/p>\n<p>another great option would be to contact Joy Parker of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.puriteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PuriTeam<\/a>. \u00a0we love Joy! \u00a0Joy is a <a href=\"https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\">SuperHuman<\/a> (SHT), part of the SHT community, and follows all the protocols put out by Paul C. Tijerina, LLC, and the SHT program. \u00a0Joy is familiar with our foundations for health and so can relate to our goals and our way of life. \u00a0she is extremely passionate about water quality and helping others. \u00a0she is part owner and has helped run PuriTeam for over 15 years. \u00a0PuriTeam offers an RO system. \u00a0the advantages of purchasing through PuriTeam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>water efficiency. \u00a0their RO system uses a 3-1 waste to water ratio (you get 1 gallon of clean water for every 3 gallon that go thru the system), reducing waste, versus most RO systems which average around 7-1 waste to water ratio<\/li>\n<li>they use a single-injection manifold with a &#8220;quick change&#8221; filter system, making it very easy to change your filters out yourself.<\/li>\n<li>you get amazing customer support from Joy herself!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.puriteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PuriTeam.com<\/a> for more information, or reach out directly to Joy at\u00a0(702) 749-5308.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">3rd option for sourcing drinking water &#8211; local water stores that do the filtering for you<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>you may also source your water directly from locations that use RO and advanced filtration systems. \u00a0most cities will have &#8220;water stores&#8221; or similar locations that dispense RO water. \u00a0ideally you would use a glass container to refill, I love <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lxzNML\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these 3 gallon glass jugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>in Las Vegas, we have several options for sourcing RO water:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>some Whole Foods locations.<\/b> \u00a0don&#8217;t take our word for it! \u00a0call to verify! \u00a0prices vary from $0.40 to $0.59 per gallon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whole Foods Market,\u00a07250 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89128, (702) 942-1500.<\/li>\n<li>Whole Foods Market,\u00a08855 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89117,\u00a0(702) 254-8655.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>all Natural Grocers locations. \u00a0<\/b>visit http:\/\/www.naturalgrocers.com\/ for locations. \u00a0most locations use a multi stage pre filter, RO, post carbon filter, and post UV which is a huge bonus. \u00a0$0.25 per gallon!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural Grocers, North Las Vegas, 6305 Simmons St, North Las Vegas, NV 89031,\u00a0<a title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17023950642\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"iLYnnzvJ8W_M\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi-7JLYkcPSAhUrs1QKHT46Au4QkAgIigEoADAQ\">(702) 395-0642.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Natural Grocers, Henderson, 1660 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014,\u00a0<a title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17025471837\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"iVN1WpwDJA6M\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiSsq_ykcPSAhVniVQKHXJiA9IQkAgIjAEoADAR\">(702) 547-1837.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>other water stores. \u00a0<\/b>most of these water stores have been verified to use a 12-step filtration process which includes pre filters, RO, post carbon filters, ozone, and UV &#8211; all amazing stuff. \u00a0bring your water jugs and fill up for $0.35 per gallon in store, $0.25 using their vending machines just outside (locations may vary :)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Water Store Las Vegas, Cheyenne Commons, 3151 N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108,\u00a0<a title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17025157005\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"imPOOppo_yfI\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjto9_YksPSAhVmhlQKHWxNCKcQkAgIGigAMAQ\">(702) 515-7005.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Westcliff Water Store Inc., 7518 Westcliff Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89145,\u00a0<a title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17022562042\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"i_lY7ck3XbhU\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjJpKjMksPSAhUmwVQKHbX5CgkQkAgIFygAMAM\">(702) 256-2042. \u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>South Shores Water Store, 8514 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89128,\u00a0<a title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17022561091\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"imwA55V1QRCM\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwj55rrkksPSAhWIilQKHcJUBbMQkAgIFygAMAM\">(702) 256-1091.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Eco Water Store, 2696 W Ann Rd #110, North Las Vegas, NV 89031,\u00a0<a class=\"fl r-i9LS36FWJixQ\" title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17028523939\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"i9LS36FWJixQ\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwie_bLdlcPSAhUHjFQKHSZtBw4QkAgIGCgAMAM\">(702) 852-3939.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Red Rock Springs Water, 9132 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117, <a class=\"fl r-i_a9ezRSGv28\" title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+18772905157\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"i_a9ezRSGv28\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiY263wlcPSAhXBslQKHTSrCTcQkAgIFygAMAM\">(877) 290-5157.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sin City H2O to Go, 3950 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89129,\u00a0<a class=\"fl r-iPxdPgPFqoAE\" title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17022621034\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"iPxdPgPFqoAE\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwjYic2KlsPSAhUKslQKHXKqA_IQkAgIFygAMAM\">(702) 262-1034.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Purified Water to Go, 3180 E Desert Inn Rd # 1, Las Vegas, NV 89121, <a class=\"fl r-iQ_C7dSInKgA\" title=\"Call via Hangouts\" data-number=\"+17023691500\" data-pstn-out-call-url=\"\" data-rtid=\"iQ_C7dSInKgA\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiErpG0lsPSAhVpxlQKHeCpC98QkAgIFigAMAM\">(702) 369-1500.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Alkapi Alkaline Water LV, S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103,\u00a0(702) 476-4747.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>also try searching for Las Vegas water store, there may be some other options out there! \u00a0just be sure to do your due diligence and ask questions, make sure it&#8217;s RO with pre and post filters!<\/p>\n<p>if you don&#8217;t live in Vegas, simply look for local water stores and then call to verify their filtration process. \u00a0and be sure to use your own glass jugs such as\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lxzNML\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these 3 gallon glass jugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>other options while out and about and for variety<\/h4>\n<p><strong>occasional bottled water.<\/strong> \u00a0I&#8217;ll be the first to admit, I&#8217;ll take a free bottle of water here and there. \u00a0or in a pinch, if I&#8217;m not prepared with my own water, I may buy some bottled water. \u00a0make sure you look for drinking or purified water. \u00a0in the fine print, look for Reverse Osmosis plus added filtration such as carbon, ozone, UV, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>distilled water may be another option in a pinch.<\/strong> \u00a0distilled water is extremely pure. \u00a0it usually comes in plastic bottles (problem). \u00a0we would not recommend drinking it on a regular basis. \u00a0but in a pinch, if it&#8217;s all you have access to, it&#8217;s definitely better than tap water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>properly bottled quality sparkling water is a great option.<\/strong> \u00a0if it&#8217;s sourced from quality springs, and especially if packaged in glass, we love this as a way to add variety. \u00a0we would still recommend the majority of your hydration come from ultra-clean filtered water. \u00a0and then you can use sparkling water for variety and for special occasions.<\/p>\n<p>for more information on recommended sparkling water options visit our post here\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/sparkling-water\/\">https:\/\/superhumantransformation.com\/sparkling-water\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>on bottled water for consumption<\/h3>\n<p>millions of Americans buy bottled water in the mistaken belief that it&#8217;s safer than tap water. \u00a0IT&#8217;S NOT. \u00a0many popular brands are nothing more than bottled tap water, tainted with the same pollutants, plus additional pollutants from the plastic.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m convinced that bottled water is no better than any other toxic water source. \u00a0even if filtered. \u00a0the plastic is a problem, and the environmental toll is a problem. \u00a0in a pinch, or if I&#8217;m a guest at someone&#8217;s place or event, of course I have no problem consuming bottled water that is Reverse Osmosis and carbon filtrated. \u00a0but for my daily drinking water, I prefer to source straight from an RO system, whether one I have in my home, or at one of our preferred recommended locations.<\/p>\n<p>for more information on bottled water, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisebread.com\/bottled-water-bottled-hype-part-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this series from Wise Bread &#8211; bottled water, bottled hype<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisebread.com\/bottled-water-bottled-hype-part-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wise Bread \u2013 Part 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisebread.com\/bottled-water-bottled-hype-part-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wise Bread \u2013 Part 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisebread.com\/bottled-water-bottled-hype-part-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wise Bread \u2013 Part 3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">making your shower safer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>when chlorine is used as a water treatment, it combines with organic matter to form compounds called trihalomethanes (THMs), also known as disinfectant byproducts. these compounds are toxic when consumed, inhaled, or applied to the skin.<\/p>\n<p>showering and bathing in chlorinated water may expose us to even more chlorine and its byproducts than drinking this disinfected water. \u00a0while our bodies can filter out much of the chlorine from our drinking water, the THMs and other disinfectant byproducts we inhale during showers and baths may be much more harmful, since the chlorine gas we inhale enters directly into our blood stream. therefore, even if you filter your drinking water, the amount of toxins you are exposed to from your daily shower or bath, through inhalation or skin absorption, may be cause for greater concern.<\/p>\n<p>research has demonstrated that the cancer risk associated with chlorinated water may actually be due to showering and bathing, rather than drinking the disinfected water. \u00a0in fact, the chloroform dose from a single, ten minute shower is equal to, and possibly greater than, that from the average two liters of water ingestion on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>therefore, the filtration of your shower and bath water may be even more important than the water you drink.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you can try <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2mHmoSm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this one from Amazon<\/a>, or<\/li>\n<li>Joy Parker and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.puriteam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Puriteam<\/a> has some great ones as well, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.puriteam.com\/categories\/Shower-Bath\/Shower-Water-Filters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check them out here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>we cannot stress the importance of pure, clean drinking water, and pure water in your shower! \u00a0please take this opportunity to set some things in motion NOW to make yourself and your home healthier!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>all of this is put 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