Don Mehringer sits slumped in his wheelchair in the lobby at the Bellevue Aquatic Center, his wispy white hair scattered haphazardly over his freckled scalp. A blast of humid, chlorinated air surges into the room whenever the door to the pool is opened. It is difficult to determine which is more inanimate: Don [...]

Don’t worry- the white spots on your fingernails are most likely to be caused by a mild zinc deficiency which can be easily corrected by taking a dietary supplement. Zinc is relatively safe and non-toxic so sensible levels of supplementation should do you no harm. I would advise 20-40mg of elemental zinc a day [...]

Infrared light has been purported to relieve pain, aid the body in releasing its toxins, improve circulation and metabolism. How can light have that supposed ability?
Infrared heat application isn’t new. It’s produced by the sun too. This is the heat you feel penetrate your skin when you stand in the sun – and [...]

Normal Household Kettle
Normally constructed from durable plastic or steel with a plastic handle for safety the typical kettle is powered by mains electricity and heats the water until the kettle automatically deactivates to prevent the water boiling away and damaging the heating element.
The kettle can be time inefficient as staff can end up waiting [...]

Chemicals in tap water?  If you drink tap water that has not been run through a “point-of-use” or home purifier the answer is: YES. So then what health risks do you face?  The answers to those questions and more are included here.
The Chemicals in Tap Water
Chlorine, used for disinfection, is bad for the digestive [...]