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With so many medications around for improving mood, concentration, memory, and more, it can seem like there are no other options. In reality, there is one big option that has often been overlooked. That is to simply drink more water, either from the tap or purified with a Berkey water filter. Like all biological tissues, […]

Bottled water has been a common purchase for more and more people in recent years as an alternative to drinking tap water. In addition to getting bottled water to carry around while out and about, some people keep these bottles on hand in their own home. While bottled water offers a convenient source of drinking […]

Few things are more important to our health and well-being than access to clean, pure water. It should really come as no surprise then that the very first patent for a water filter designed to remove toxins and impurities from drinking water was filed all the way back in the mid-1700s; as a species, the […]

More than $4 billion worth of bottled water is purchased every year in Canada. Not only does it create a lot of plastic waste, there are also no health benefits. In fact, bottled water can negatively impact your health. That’s what makes tap water preferable, especially when it’s been run through a Big Berkey water […]

Water Treatment Options when Hiking, Camping or Traveling   All it takes is one bad sip of water for a hiking expedition, camping trip or your dream vacation to go south quickly. Drinking untreated or contaminated water can make you sick with a range of different illnesses or even subject you to certain parasites. However, one […]

Though many of us living in various municipalities throughout North America are spoiled by municipal water supply networks that distribute clean, drinkable water to the faucet taps of our homes, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately one-third of the global population does not have access to safe drinking water. Water can become contaminated due […]

Everyone knows that in order to stay alive, you must consume water. However, what many don’t realize is that drinking something that is just based on water, such as coffee or juice, is not the same as drinking plain, pure water. Drinks which contain extra ingredients can put strain on the body, be less purifying, […]

Keeping metals and other contaminants out of your drinking water has never been more important. Last year, “Star Edmonton” published an article about a study that found a portion of Edmonton’s water supply contains lead levels more than 120 times the level deemed acceptable by the Canadian federal health authorities. In addition, a 2019 Concordia […]

You likely already know by now how important the consumption of water is for a healthy lifestyle. It helps maximize your physical and mental performance, helps improve energy levels and can ensure you remain at a weight that’s healthy relative to your height and body style. It’s why doctors suggest consuming 15.5 cups (or 3.7 […]

Drinking plenty of water on a daily basis is an important part of staying healthy. In fact, water can provide several benefits that keep your skin in good condition. Find out more about how you can maintain healthy skin, especially when you use a Big Berkey Water Filter for clean drinking water. Keep in mind […]