Milling Your Own Flour: A How-To Guide

Have you considered milling your own flour at home? With the rising popularity of home baking and concerns over commercially milled flour quality, more people are discovering the joys of DIY flour milling. Read on for a beginner’s guide to milling your own flour at home. Why mill your own flour? Choosing a Home Grain […]

Is reverse osmosis the best water filter?

With the variety of water filters on the market, it can be tough to decide which is right for your home. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems are a popular choice for under sink filtration. But are they necessarily the best water filters out there? Let’s weigh the pros and cons. How RO filtration works Reverse osmosis […]

Does reverse osmosis remove fluoride?

With all the talk about fluoride in our drinking water these days, it’s understandable that many people want to know if their water filtration system removes fluoride. Reverse osmosis is one of the most popular types of under sink water purification systems used in homes today. But does it actually get rid of fluoride? Let’s […]

Australia’s Common Tap Water Contaminants

Do you ever wonder what’s hiding in your tap water? In Australia, your drinking water is usually supplied by the local area’s water authority. There’s no doubt that this water supply is generally considered safe to drink. That being said, if you’re looking to ensure that you and your family are getting the highest quality […]

Drinking distilled water for weight loss

In recent years, some people have begun drinking distilled water as a way to lose weight and ‘detox’ their bodies. Proponents claim that because distilled water is pure H2O with no minerals, it can help flush out toxins and promote weight loss. However, the evidence on whether a water distiller can aid weight loss is […]

What does a water distiller remove?

Distillation is a tried and true method of removing many contaminants from your water, including bacteria and inorganic and many organic compounds. Keep reading to learn more about water distillers, how they function, and what they remove from your water. Organic Chemicals: Antibiotics, Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides, Herbicides, Solvents, Growth Hormones. Inorganic Chemicals: Hard Water Minerals, […]

What happens when you boil fluoride?

Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that is found in many sources of drinking water. While it can be beneficial for dental health, excessive consumption of fluoride can lead to a range of health concerns, including weakened bones and dental fluorosis. As such, it’s important to understand what happens when we boil our drinking water […]

How to remove fluoride from water?

Water is a vital resource for human life, and we rely on it for everything from hydration to cooking and cleaning. While many countries have added fluoride to public water supplies under the guise of dental health, many of us have concerns about excess fluoride exposure, its potential health effects and how to remove fluoride […]

Does distilling water remove chlorine?

Clean and safe drinking water is essential for maintaining good health. However, tap water may contain impurities, such as chlorine and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can be harmful to our health. Water distillation is one of the most effective ways to remove these impurities. Distillation and Chlorine Removal In water distillation, the water is […]

Does Boiling Water Remove Fluoride?

Boiling water will not remove fluoride. Boiling water for prolonged periods will kill bacteria and reduce the chlorine levels in the water but boiling water will actually increase the levels of fluoride in the water. This is because volume of water is decreased due to steam evaporation and the fluoride concentration relative to the water […]