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The primary source of exposure to BPA for most people is through the diet. While air, dust, and water are other possible sources of exposure, BPA in food and beverages accounts for the majority of daily human exposure. Bisphenol A can leach into food from the protective internal epoxy resin coatings of canned foods and from consumer products such as polycarbonate tableware, food storage containers, water bottles, and baby bottles. The degree to which BPA leaches from polycarbonate bottles into liquid may depend more on the temperature of the liquid or bottle, than the age of the container. BPA can also be found in breast milk.
SOURCE: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/media/questions/sya-bpa.cfm
Some animal studies suggest that infants and children may be the most vulnerable to the effects of BPA. Parents and caregivers, can make the personal choice to reduce exposures of their infants and children to BPA:
- Don’t microwave polycarbonate plastic food containers. Polycarbonate is
strong and durable, but over time it may break down from over use at
high temperatures.
- Polycarbonate containers that contain BPA usually have
a #7 on the bottom (http://www.recyclenow.org/r_plastics.html)
- Reduce your use of canned foods.
- When possible, opt for glass, porcelain or stainless
steel containers, particularly for hot food or liquids.
- Use baby bottles that are BPA free.
December 28, 2009 - 11:19 PM
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Drinking the right amount of water can help you burn more calories
True. All of your body’s chemical reactions, including your metabolism, depend on water. If you are dehydrated, you may be burning up to 2% fewer calories, according to researchers at the University of Utah who monitored the metabolic rates of 10 adults as they drank varying amounts of water per day. In the study, those who drank either 8 or 12 8-ounce glasses of water a day had higher metabolic rates than those who had 4.
Tip: If your urine is darker than light straw in color, you may not be drinking enough fluid.
December 28, 2009 - 11:14 PM
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Brain 74% water Liver 69% water Muscles 70 to 75% water
Skin 80% water Kidneys 82% water Digestive Juices 86% water
Blood 83% water Bones 22% water
Now, how important is it that you consume pure water ?
We have tested water in many different locations … JUST FOR THE AMOUNT OF DISSOLVED SOLIDS, and if you would like a copy of those locations and the amount of dirt in the water simply reply for that attachment. It just may be your water we tested – the water in your city… or the bottled water you may have selected to drink! Most tap water is 300 – 600 parts per million of dissolved solids. Our city water, here in Tempe, registers at 409 PPM… that is one of the reasons why we are drinking distilled water. Reply if you would like the results of our water tests.
We hope you enjoy this weeks TEAMULTRA “WATER” Newsletter and if you have any information you would like to pass on please send it to us with the source. If you, and those you love, are not currently consuming nutritional supplements and would like to, please reply. If you have any questions or comments please reply. We look forward to serve you and supply you with the latest scientific information to help you reach optimal health with consistent exercise, a healthy diet, and nutritional supplementation.The information contained in this Newsletter was prepared from medical and scientific sources which are referenced and are believed to be accurate and reliable. Nothing in this newsletter should be viewed as a substitute for competent medical care. You should not undertake any changes in diet or exercise patterns without first consulting your physician, especially if you are currently being treated for any risk factor related to heart disease, high blood pressure or adult-onset diabetes. The information herein should not be used to treat or to prevent any medical condition unless it is used with the full knowledge, compliance and agreement of your personal physician or other licensed health care professional. Readers are strongly advised to seek the advice of their personal health careprofessional(s) before proceeding with any changes in any health care program.
Stay healthy,
Steve & Rose Papp ”TEAMPAPP”
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine.” Hippocrates 460-360 BC The Father of Medicine
December 14, 2009 - 1:03 AM
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What’s in that bottle? Jane Houlihan of the Environmental Working Group, an advocacy organization that submitted a second report to the committee, said in a statement: “Many people assume bottled water is healthier and safer to drink than ordinary tap water. “But some companies have lured consumers away from the tap with claims of health and purity that aren’t backed by public data.”
Bottled water makers make millions off people who believe their products are purer than tap water, but consumers do not realize that they are less regulated than plain old tap water, according to a U.S. Congressional report.
“Americans are willing to pay top dollar for bottled water, which costs up to 1,900 times more than tap water and uses up to 2,000 times more energy to produce and deliver,” Michigan Representative Bart Stupak told the hearing. Bottled water has been recalled due to contamination by arsenic, bromate, cleaning compounds, mold, and bacteria.
SOURCE: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE56801W20090709?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews&rpc=76
December 13, 2009 - 11:07 PM