How is bottled water safe? Do we need to worry about it? What is better: tap water or bottled water? Bottled water gained popularity when some celebrities endorsed it. Before them, Nestle introduced a single-use PET bottle that attracted customers. Americans spent $31 billion last year on bottled water.

Why do people prefer bottled water over tap water?

 Water safety

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One of the biggest reasons is water safety. Many people think municipal water could be contaminated with chemicals, especially chlorine, lead, or arsenic. Besides, the bottled water industry ignited fears pointing out tap water is suitable for irrigation and cooking.

Avoidance of sugary drinks

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Another reason to choose bottled water is the willingness to avoid sugary drinks.

Yes, people in this way are right because ofsugarconsumptionsugar consumption that leads to chronic diseases.

The usage of sugar creates plenty of problems besides diabetes and obesity. It removes vital nutrients and creates an addiction to consuming more sweets.

 Commercials and online influence

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The third reason is the constant commercial that points out about benefits and convenience of drinking bottled water.

The reality check-up

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Consumer Reports found out that they always do, what facts regarding bottled water safety tell a different story.

IBWA, or the so-called International Bottled Water Association, turns facts upside down when asked about test results.

For example, in 1999, the IBWA website posted a question:” Does bottled water contain any harmful chemicals that can threaten human health?”

Overall, it would be strange that they would answer yes. However, according to Consumer Reports,

federal records show that in 1990 there were around 50 recalls of bottled water for excessive chlorine, mold, and fecal coliforms.

 What do you think about how IBWA  answered what?

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They pointed out that it meant “general nature,” and there was no risk to human health.

Overall, I think that they have a strange sense of humor. Why? Fecal coliforms show that something is fishy with the treatment of water.

Wikipedia explains it perfectly:

In general, increased levels of fecal coliforms provide a warning of failure in water treatment, a break in the integrity of the distribution system, pand ossible contamination with pathogens. There may be an elevated risk of waterborne gastroenteritis when classes are high. Tests for the bacteria are cheap, reliable, and rapid (1-day incubation).

Independent tests showed in 1999 that 1 in 4  of more than one hundred brands violated California limits for arsenic or other carcinogens. You do not need to be a scientist to know about the harm of arsenic.

How is bottled water safe? This stuff, mean arsenic, is found naturally in Earth’sEarth crust, water; water air, I mean arsenic, this stuff is found naturally in Earth’s crust, water, air, and animals. However, inorganic arsenic can be dangerous because of how it is produced. Industries use arsenic for various purposes, such as smelters or smelters or herbicides and pesticides.

 Is a plastic bottle safe?

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Nah, especially if these plastic bottles are kept in hot areas such as the sun. Studies show that antimony trioxide, a carcinogen, may be released into the water if bottles are kept too long, such as five days. Federal limits are 167 degrees after five days, but it happens after a few hours in some cases.

Think about plastic bottles left in the car on a hot summer day. I saw some people put these bottles back into the cooler and reusing them again. No wonders why various environmental illnesses surround us.

Consumer Reports have a story about the study made in 2019. It shows that microscopic pieces of plastic could leach toxins into the water. People, who drank only bottled water, consumed 90,000 microplastics annually. Individuals who guzzled only tap water got only 4,000.

What is horrible about these tiny plastic pieces is that they help create reproductive problems, obesity, and other nasty things.

How does tap water become bottled water?

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A few years ago, I heard saying that bottled water is the same as water from the tap. Previously I sneered at the tap water because of a lack of knowledge. I was happy with San Pelegrino, which comes in glass bottles.

Thankfully,   my wallet and my body got better alternatives because of learning about the benefits of minerals.

I will talk about it later, but for now, let’s check how tap water becomes suitable for famous brands.

I never was crazy about  Coca-Cola, except for the company’s commercials at Christmas time and the beautiful design of bottles, or about Nestle, which strips communities and lakes taking water for their own needs.

However, when I read in Consumer Reports article about the usage of tap water by these famous brands, I was confused. Is it a crime or just fooling ofconsumersof consumers by giving tap water names such as Dasani, Aquafina, Poland Spring, or Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water?

Yes, you understand, right.

Companies use water from the tap, create a brand name, and make a nice profit. Besides, companies such as Nestle drain out lakes and local people’s resources.

How about tests of bottled water

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According to Consumer Reports, “Government regulators generally don’t test bottled water themselves, and bottled water makers aren’t required to publish their results.”

Besides, companies are not responsible for making the results of tests available to the public.

 What does it mean?

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It means that there is no consumer protection at this point. You depend on the generosity and sanity of manufacturers who can be honest or think about profits. You heard plenty of stories about people being left behind when something seriousprofoundserious profound happens. The city of Flint is one of having this reputation.

Of course, I  doubt if tap water from Flint could go into bottled water because of the color. However, plenty of toxins dodoes not appearappears visible to the human eye.

 Funny story about Fiji water

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It is up to you to decide how much fun is here, especially if you would be a customer who used this particular Fiji bottled water.

AtIn 2006, Fiji had an ad which stated that water is good in bootle because of the different origin, not taken from the tap in Cleveland.

Officials in Cleveland did not get excited over this statement and checked their tap water and water in Fiji bottles.

 What do you think they found?

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Cleveland’s municipal water was good. Fiji bottled water had arsenic in it. How about that?

Here is a peak of Fiji’s reaction to the findings. The company told us that it was only a joke. Uh!

Let’s see how tap water can serve us.

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The majority of the USA has access to safe tap water, except there are real problems in some communities. The lack of investment in water systems leads to disasters such as Flint or in the Hudson, Mass.

It is good news for tap water users that systems that provide water to 90 percent of the USA  consumers are safe. Only less than ten percent had at least one health-based quality violation.

You can learn about your tap water safety rby eceiving annual water quality called the Consumer Confidence Report.  If you do not get one, you need to contact the local water supplier. People who rent can ask for reports from their landlords.

Testing kits

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It is advisable to test the water using test kits because of lthe ead danger. Why? Municipalities can provide excellent water to you, but lead can reach your water from pipes that go into your house.

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) recommends using a certified lab. Sometimes communities can provide test kits free of charge.

Filters 

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Filtering tap water prevents you from headaches and possible problems coming with contamination from bottled water or the tap, mainly if you do not test it.

Filters are various depending on the quality and price.

According to Consumer Reports, osmosis filters are the most reliable. They can remove arsenic, lead, bacteria, chlorine, and other chemicals.

It is essential to know and ensure that filters are certified to NSF International standards by an independent lab.

 What does it mean?

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It means that these labs are not associated with manufacturers and do not have influence from them.

 What do I use? 

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Osmosis filters are too expensive for me, and they require a lot of space. I choose the Pure Earth Technologies Inc. filtration system. You can select various cartridges for your needs. The quality is excellent, and the price is affordable.

If you would read more about water filtration and its devices, please check this link.

 Wrapping Up

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Water is the main staple for humans. However, we need to be conscious of its quality of it. As you see, there are no strict requirements from regulation agencies about testing. Bottled water seems convenient, especially when you see celebrities doing that. The majority of bottled water sold today appears to be safe.  However, you are the most important person who must have the responsibilitybe responsible for your health.

It is an adage about first taking care of yourself, and then, later on, others will help you too.

Having filters at your home or the renting place will save you from the problems of being sick and, at the same time, will save you money when you refill your glass bottle without the need to go to the store.

I add some magnesium ReMag and some of the Himalayan salt. It is a perfect drink that gives benefits not just for the body but for the mind too. Would you like to read about the best magnesium supplement? Check this link here.

If you have questions or remarks, please leave a comment.

 

 

It stands out from other products on the market. I get twice-week advice from ReMag creator Dr.Carolyn Dean. Thanks to the information from the Future Doctor, creator of ReMag, I can understand why a body wants to rebel without minerals and other vital nutrients.

 The path to discoveries of natural health

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I have more to do besides worrying about my health. The first time I stumbled upon magnesium citrate was two decades ago. I walked with one person who could not stop talking. Usually, I do not experience headaches, but at this time, I got one.

I excused myself politely and marched to the nearest pharmacy. I bought magnesium citrate. I remembered thinking, what the heck is with magnesium? Anyway, I mixed the powder with water and swallowed. The taste was good.

Miracle. A headache is gone. I did not pay so much attention until I got some problems with the skin. Previously I had a stressful job. I worked three jobs and had a few bosses who did not know what they wanted. The consequence was inflammation and itchy spots on my face and my back.

Finding solutions

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Okay, what am I going to do? The doctor prescribed me pills for my skin problems. Luckily,  I read about side effects in the annotation on the medicine label for the first time in my life. Besides, the price was high for me.

Side effects were hair loss, hallucinations, and something else that I do not remember now. However, it was enough for me to fall into a panic attack and call my friend.

She is a doctor but works as a beautician in her clinic. She asked if am nuts. I assured her that I was not. Her advice was to return the medicine to the pharmacy as soon as possible and get other things.

Her advice served me well. I forgot about my troubles after a few days. The itchiness was gone, with no acne and inflammation. B vitamin complex, calcium gluconate, and Brilliant Green Valentis were my saviors. All these things are natural and side-effect free. Besides it, I got my skin back with the awareness of the lurking dangers of drugs.

Of course, calcium gluconate is not the best calcium supplement. The body does not absorb it well. Fortunately, my body got everything to rid of problems. So what would you ask?

The joy of knowing about gifts of nature

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Simple natural remedies helped me many times. I would never experience such awe seeing my significant tooth healing from hitting dark into the piece of metal. It took only a few days, and voila: I could dance again.

Health Freedom Exposition introduced Noni. Maybe it was a coincidence, but somehow, I chose Steven Frailey’s presentation from many booths.

How could you believe it will when you have never heard about a particular product? How? How could you think that it would work? Fortunately, I bought it the same year and experienced miraculous healing from Noni. You can read about my experience here.

Enriching information from Dr.Carolyn Dean

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We cannot absorb the complete information about whole things written down in books or the honest and knowledgeable internet sites. Newsletters from authors help get the best tips and save time for searching and sorting out what is good and what is not.

Magnesium is a vital mineral. Learning about it and being introduced to various pitfalls of modern medicine allows for better decisions regarding health and well-being.

I will add exciting and provoking news from Dr. Carolyn Dean’s newsletters. You can read it by itself by registering at her website: www.drcarolyndean.com.

An update. When I used calcium gluconate, I did not know that other forms of calcium absorb better than others. It is the same with magnesium. Now I know what best for my body, thanks to Dr. Carolyn Dean’s products are.

Tips for sleep better efficiency are simple. There are no brainer and new inventions.  People of all ages must sleep for at least 7-9 hours. During sleep, the whole body rests and rejuvenates. A good night’s rest depends on a few factors.

Turn Off The Electricity

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You know that keeping the phone close to your head can affect the brain. It can interrupt sleep and harm health. There are cases associated with tumors after continually holding phones by the side.

Electricity can affect sleep because the electromagnetic field is not natural for the body.

Besides it, the blue light from devices interrupts the production of melatonin, the sleeping hormone. This hormone promotes sleep.

You can read a book before sleep. It will relax you and prepare you for the night’s sleep.

Have The Last Meal At Six P.M.

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People can have heartburn after full meals late at night. The whole stomach does not let easily catch sleep. Skipping alcohol and food with caffeine will allow you to sleep easier. A full stomach feels heavy and does not allow you to rest. Besides, you can gain more calories, especially if you do not burn them during the day.

It is advisable to eat more food with fibers and without saturated fats during the day. Thanks to threads, the body can digest meals easier and benefit from proper digestion and elimination.

Walking

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Walking is an accessible and affordable exercise for everybody at any age. You can pick a pace and walk as much as you want. Starting from short distances and adapting to loner walks will let your body produce sleeping hormones for a night.

Besides, it exercises to strengthen the heart and vascular system. Studies show that people who walk at least half-hour four times a week have a better sleep than those who stay at home.

Preparing Yourself For Sleep

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It is advisable to dim lights at least half an hour before sleep and turn off electric devices. The bedroom is for rest. Any light is not desirable. The darkness must come real that you cannot see your hand. If you cannot reach this level, you can use a sleep mask.

Some people use light music to set a sleepy mood. There are apps on a phone that can play light sounds that turn you into sleeping mode.

A white noise machine can help you, too, if you cannot quickly dive into the sleeping kingdom.

Thinking About Daytime Nap

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Some people like to have a daytime sleep. One hour is excellent, but if you have problems going comfortably to sleep at night, you can skip it and see how it works.

Sleep Medicine

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According to Consumer Reports, there is no significant effect on sleep when people use drugs. Besides, there are side effects. People who use over-the-counter sleeping aids such as Benadryl Allergy, Sominex, and generic have been linked to dementia and worsened cognitive ability.

For example, some specific prescription pills can double the risks of falls and hip fractures in older adults.

Sleep aids are usefulhelpful for people who travel and cross more than six time zones and want to sleep on planes.

Consumer Reports emphasize the importance of avoiding prescription benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam( Xanax or generic). They have links to more than double the risk of falls, car accidents, or hip fractures in older adults.

Natural Aids For Sleep

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One of the strong and without side effects of natural sleep ais is Insomnitol. You can read about it here.

Timothy Ferriss prefers teas. The Yogi Soothing Caramel Bedtime tea made miracles for him. California poppy extract works too.

What To Do If Nothing Does Work?

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Seeing a knowledgeable health practitioner could be the right decision. The doctor can recommend cognitive behavioral therapy ( CBT-I). This therapy is oriented to the change in sleeping habits.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends CBT-I oversleep drugs. It can work as a treatment for chronic insomnia.

Besides it, there is an online option for those who do not have a sleep center close to them. The online program is SHUTi( myshuti.com). The study published in JAMA Psychiatry shows that people saw improvements after nine weeks, and we’re sleeping fine a year later.

Do you have any experience on how to improve sleep?

Everybody knows that dealing with procrastination is not the real thing. Why? Because sooner or later, we need to face a problem and deal with it. It is not easy to meet, but we will feel refreshed and energized if we manage our tasks and challenges.

Just Try It

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Always consider your options and ways to avoid doing this or creating a burden for us. We constantly worry about how it will be continuously concerned about how it will be or what kind of consequences can be. It is better to try and see how we can finish what we started. We procrastinate with our plans to tell somebody how we appreciate them and love them. We think our lives will improve after one or a few months, after New Year or retirement.

Best Time is Present

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Best thinkers and writers told said that the best time is now. Time to start a new job, lose weight, find friends, fix your bed, learn the original language, or get rid of old things which clutter your closets and minds.

Of course, it is great not to try water with both feet. It would help if you made plans and contemplated them, but not the whole eternity. Time is a precious thing. We can not buy it or save it in a safety deposit box. Sometimes, when we wait too long, our opportunities can be slim. Taking action is the best thing to move you from the dead point. You know this old saying that Rome was not built in a few days. Everything starts with small steps.

Do Not Postpone What You Want to Do

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It is excellent when you can be polite with yourself,  but at the same time encourage and push yourself towards the desired goal. I do not know anybody happy postponing things close to my heart.

Live your life now. Enjoy every minute of it. Do what you always dreamed do because the latter can be other situations or possibilities can disappear. Of course, life always opens new doors after closing old ones.

Minding wellness tips from the Harvard Health newsletter prompted me to see different sides of opinions from health professionals. It is always good to learn from various sources. I guess that nobody needs the explanation that the Harvard is. This word is associated with the old history, scientific discoveries, and famous alumni.

I got a newsletter from them because I guess they send it to all individuals who care about wellbeing. I will dare to go through all the topics presented, and you can decide whether it works for you or not.

  Be Careful Taking Supplements

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Supplements are a few billion worths of industries. Understandably, everybody presents their product as the best and most beneficial. However, there are plenty of details hidden under pompous words.

Supplements that have a neutral scientific foundation, evidence, and positive feedback from customers that their health improved more than before could benefit individuals.

Of course, a placebo effect can work better as a natural supplement. It is proven. However, accessories such as magnesium cannot be replaced with positive thoughts. If you need minerals, you need. The body cannot get them from the air or the imagination.

Harvard Health newsletter points out that people need to be aware of the statement: life-saving supplements. I wonder what kind of supplements do they have in mind?

  Enjoy Benefits Of Summer

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Great news! Tomatoes can benefit you in a way that 59 percent can lower the risk of stroke caused by blood clots. Overall, eating more vegetables will allow for avoiding problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Of course, besides being a rabbit, sorry, a crazy joke, you could:

• Sleep at least seven and a half-hour without serious interruptions
• Exercise at least four times a week
• Consider intermittent fasting. It means that you ate last time at seven in the evening, and the following day the first meal could be at ten or eleven a.m. At least 14 hours must be between meals. I heard this information on NBC regarding Alzheimer’s prevention.

In Europe, people eat differently compared to North America. Usually, the dinner is at 2 p.m. and supper at six p.m. The breakfast is at seven or eight in the morning. You see that people have a long break between meals naturally.

 Take Care Of Your Memory

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 According to Harvard Health Newsletter, foods such as fish, olive oil, and nuts benefit from lowering the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Overall, I wonder why people lost good eating habits? Most of us come to North America from Europe. Primarily Italians are known for their famous Mediterranian cuisine.

Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., recognizes the importance of fatty amino acids, which lower inflammation. There are two fatty amino acids: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These acids have a funny name:  PUFAs. It means polyunsaturated fatty acids.

However, omega-3 fatty acids provide more benefits for the body because they lower inflammation.

 Throw the TV  Through the Window

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Sorry, it is an exaggeration. However, facts tell that obesity can increase up to twenty-five percent for every two hours of watching in a newsletter. Not so much fun here. You can add junk food to the whole picture, and it is clear why people get unhappy when they do not fit into airplane seats.

 Carefully Choose What You Eat

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It is excellent to read about the side effects of processed foods. People know that meals high in sugar and refined grains can lead to chronic disorders. Unfortunately, not many of us know that these processed foods can cause inflammation. Organs, joints, and tissues can be damaged without returning the clock. Who does need it?

 More Tips For Wellness

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Harvard Health newsletter provides more beneficial information about how simple tactics can change your life.

• Fast walking, even a few minutes, can lower blood sugar. When your muscles work, the blood sugar distributes to the liver, and you do not need to wear out the pancreas. Besides it, strengthening and mobility exercises help relieve arthritis pain. It means: keep moving, forget the couch or Lazy Boy furniture!
• The red wine protects people from the usual cold.
• Yoga helps to keep balance and increase concentration and flexibility. Yoga has been around for thousands of years. Why do we discover good things so late?
• The laugh is an excellent prevention against stress, depression, fear, and inflammation in the arteries. It seems that laughter helps increase good cholesterol.

• You can reduce plaque in arteries by eating meals from the Mediterranean diet. Exercises may help too to prevent the hardening of arteries. In this way, you may avoid stroke or heart attack.
• Avoid sodas. A search from Harvard shows that phosphoric acid in soft drinks interferes with calcium absorption. It can destroy cartilage and cause knee pain.
• The dark bitter chocolate full of flavanols is good for the heart, mood, and clear thinking. Do not go after any chocolate. These sweets are full of processed fats and sugar. Look for the product where cacao has all flavanols intact. It means that you will get benefits from it.
• You will live longer if you eat fewer calories. However, here people need more information because if we feast on doughnuts, pizza, and coffee, we will always be hungry. Soda drinks have their shaming part too. Scientists found that intestinal bacteria in mice started to help absorb more calories into the body after giving them some soda.

I was surprised; maybe more,  I was reminded that we do not need carbohydrates. If we get enough fat and proteins of good quality, we will not crave ice cream or cakes. Why?

The body can produce carbohydrates from fat and proteins. Unfortunately, the opposite process is not possible, such as creating proteins from carbohydrates. Our body is a smart one. Think about a hundred years ago. Who ate the pizza? Meat, grains, and vegetables were everyday staples.

  Wrapping Up

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You see that minding wellness tips from the Harvard Health newsletter are easy to protect ourselves from unnecessary problems. We do not need to spend plenty of money. Taking care of ourselves, such as changing habits, improving our lifestyle, and continuously checking for progress, will give you and me peace of mind. Why? Health is the most critical asset. You can not buy it. Let’s use common sense and give our body what it needs: proper nutrition, exercise, and a positive attitude.

Besides it, you will have peace of mind by giving the body what it needs. Prevention is the best thing. We cannot get with food enough minerals, proteins, and vitamins. However, we can help ourselves by taking dietary supplements.

Safety from the sun is more important than a few decades ago. Having a  suntan was a sign of health. Now people are concerned about increased risks of skin cancer. You can easily protect yourself and your loved ones if you follow some rules.

 Use Right Sunscreens

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You would think that the higher the number of SPF, the better sun protection is. Unfortunately, it is not the case. If you got a sunscreen with the number of 100, it is supposed to block at least 99 percent of sun rays. Sorry, it is not the case.

Sunscreens work best and have active chemical ingredients such as avobenzone. Components such as titan dioxide, zinc oxide, or both of them perform less and do not protect so well as sunscreens with active chemical ingredients.

The recommendation is to use sunscreens with the number SPF 30 and higher.

Not all sunscreens are of good quality. For example, octinoxate and oxybenzone, chemical UV filters can cause hormonal changes.

Another ingredient, retinyl palmitate, can cause cancer when exposed to light. It is known from animal studies, but if it is not suitable for our furry friends, why do we need to risk our health?

Best Sunscreens Are:

La Roche-Posay

Equate

BullFrog

Coppertone

Aveeno

All these sunscreens are lotions and have an SPF of over 30.

According to Consumer Reports, the best buy for the spray is Trader Joe’s item with SPF 50. The price is excellent, just 6 dollars per bottle. The recommended shower is Banana Boat SunComfort Clear UltraMist spray with SPF 50+

 Sunscreens Safe To The Environment

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Above mentioned, sunscreens protect human skin from UV radiation. Unfortunately, they contain chemicals that can harm sea life. Especially coral reefs are sensitive to pollution.

Three years ago, over 14 000 tons of sunscreen reached the water and damaged coral reefs. We thought that global warming could be blamed for losing coral reefs. It is the opposite. Chemical pollution affects to see the environment.

People who care about Earth’s health can use mineral-based and chemical-free sunscreens such as

Babo Botanicals

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Babo Botanicals sunscreen is made of minerals. The texture is smooth and ultralight. The zinc oxide protects the skin from UV radiation without harming the environment.

It is a perfect solution for people who are conscious of the future of sea life.

The lotion covers the skin smoothly. However, you need to apply the cream again after swimming for a half hour.

Fragrance-free and suitable for daily usage.

You will protect yourself and your children from UV and UVB, knowing that the environment will be safe.

    ThinkSport Sunscreen

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ThinkSport sunscreen is free of chemicals such as oxybenzone and UV chemical absorbers. An active ingredient is zinc oxide of 20 percent.

• You need to rub it into the skin. Do not worry about the white color because it disappears and leaves the skin smooth and protected from the sun.
• It is highly water-resistant.
• You do not need to apply too much. One tube can last for two people the whole week.
• It is advisable to apply it every 80 or 90 minutes.
• The sunscreen works for the body and face.
• This sunscreen serves well for physically active people

The scent slightly resembles a lemon, but it fast fades away.

The ThinkSport sunscreen is highly protective and hydrating,  water-resistant, and sun-blocking.    

    Tropical Sands

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Tropical Sands Natural Sunscreen has SPF 30 and is biodegradable and hypoallergenic. There are no chemicals that could harm the environment. The added green tea acts as a potent antioxidant.

• The product is safe and convenient to use. It blocks sun rays and offers UVA and UVB protection.
• The sunscreen is non-Nano and safe to use in eco-nature parks.
• The sunscreen is economical. You need to add just a little bit and later apply when you do not see any white color. If you use too much right away, you will be coated with sunscreen and waste the excellent product.

It is best to apply for half an hour before going to the beach. It takes time to soak into the skin. 

 

     How to Use the Sunscreen?

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• Before usage, it is advisable to shake the bottle with sunscreen.
• Apply the sunscreen at least half an hour before exposing tyourself o the sun.
• Cover the whole body evenly. You can use the teaspoon for each part of the body as the measurement — for example, one teaspoon for the abdomen area, another for the back, the next one for the shoulders, etc.
• Sunscreens can be in various forms. Liquid or spray, cream texture, or oil can protect you from harmful sun rays.
• You need to be careful with spray sunscreens because they are flammable and can catch fire if you are close to the open-source open source.

 Sun Protective Clothing

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Sun rays can reach every tiny spot in our body if it is not covered by clothes or sunscreen. Individuals who do not have vacations now must protect themselves from the sun anyway. Harmful sun rays can reach even on a cloudy day. They dispersed, but UV radiation is still here.

Coolibar manufacturer is famous for making clothes with microscopic zinc oxide particles inside. Sun protection lasts a lifetime of the garment. Coolibar has various clothing choices such as hats, swimwear, sun wraps, T-shirts, dand resses. Men and children have their sun protective clothing too.

You can read more about Coolibar clothing benefits here.

There is more clothing which can protect you from harmful sun rays. Best is the organic clothing free of chemicals, lets the skin breathe, and covers from the direct sun shining.

Okay, the body got the clothing. The head must be covered too. I met one woman who worked outside all years-long and wore the cap. It did not protect her ears from the sun. Thankfully, she feels well after the operation.

It seems strange that we need to bundle up to protect ourselves. However, we can use imagination and pick from the whole array of clothes whatthat we do like.

We do not need to walk around as in the Middle East. These people have long traditions, and it seems that they do well. The sun in their countries was and is harsh.

However, customs are different in the whole world. Everybody can pick what suits them in the best way.

Most important is to protect ourselves from UV radiation.

 Wrapping Up

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Protection from harmful sun rays is more important nowadays than a few decades ago. Thankfully we can choose from many options of clothing and beauty products.

Who will better protect us? You and I know what works for us. We need to make up our minds and pick the best products that do not harm the environment and save us from solar radiation.

Do you have experience using sun protective clothing and beauty products? I would be glad to hear from you. Please leave a comment below.

Picking the right thoughts if we want to reach something does not matter; we need to have the right mindset. By choosing the right thoughts, we move in the right direction. Our philosophy consists of beliefs, ideas, values, habits, opinions, and identity. It means how we analyze and interpret what we see and feel the experience. Our mindset has a significant influence on our life events and their consequences. If we think that we can achieve everything, we will succeed. Of course, we need to take action. Sitting on the bench in the park is suitable for a short time. However, accomplishing your dreams and reaching your goals takes more than an honest thought about what you want.

Analyze Your Thoughts and Beliefs

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Usually,  we do not think and do not explain why our lives go in this or different direction. We drift and enjoy our journey. If it is what you want is perfect. Why?  You are happy with your lifestyle. Unfortunately, many people are not content with their vacation here, on this precious Earth. They are not satisfied with the government, politics, employers, or weather. They do not think they would be on the other train mindset with the right—Train, which brings them to their dreams and goals.

Choosing Right Direction

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By analyzing behavior, and thoughts from where they came, we can stop and shift our beliefs in the right direction. Everything is in our hands. Of course, there is the most significant Power; it does not matter how you call it: God, Supreme Being, or Universal Mind. If humankind were sitting in one place with expectations that God would do everything for them, our civilization would be at the level of cave dwellers. If we do not analyze our thoughts, we function as automats. It means that our mindsets lead our lives. Some beliefs, such as money grown on trees or money, are dirty and do not keep us from moving in the direction where these questions and ideas are not welcome. Why? Because negativity always attracts negativity. As the sun forces us to take clothes off in summer, soa positive attitude and the right mindset create an environment where we can make progress. These advances can be in any direction.

Choose Right Mindset

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The right mindset enables us to go after our goals. There is no stagnation because thinking good thoughts, cand hanging habits to habits, which help us reach perfection and contentment in our lives, make us happy and relaxed. We know that everything will be okay. If something goes in the wrong direction, we stop, relax, and make other decisions. We know that we can trust in ourselves.

 Imagination Consists Of Thoughts

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Using the power of imagination, we can reach heights extended far up for us before. The power of visualization proved thousands, if not millions, of times. Before the competition is in their heads, their leaders have the full image of what will be before theythe round match. They go from one move to another and imagine how they reach victory and how people congratulate them. This movie in their minds creates the ability to believe in themselves, concentrate, and perform in the best way possible.

Have an Image of Your Victory

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Continually improving your body and mind; you will prepare to reach your wanted results. Do you know that people use just one-third of their mental abilities? Visualization helps everybody who wants to achieve their goals in every area of their activities. There were plenty of examples when people had a picture in their heads of what they wanted to see, have, or achieve. Everything that you create in your head is a  real thing. Imagine how everything looks; painting wanted the subject in your head with thoughts. Being calm and relaxed helps in the best way because you prepare your subconscious mind to work for you. It does not matter if it is a mansion on the beachfront or your relationships, health, or successful business.

Free Visualization Tools

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You do not need to go to professionals and pay plenty of money for knowledge and advice, which you can find in books. Everything you need to know is free; you need to find time to read them. One of the great books is  The Power of Subconscious Mind, written by Joseph Murphy. He offers using a few techniques, such as the technique of Charles Baudouin, a French-Swiss psychoanalyst. He advises how to use your subconscious mind. It is best when we are half asleep, relaxed. When we know what kind of things we want to achieve, we shorten our problem or decision to the description of a few words. Constantly repeating it, it would stick in your memory. When you use this technique, your subconscious mind works for you. Tension releases. After repeating this idea, you will have your problems solved.

Sometimes people block their minds with worries. In this case, your visualization will divide into two pieces. From one side, you want to achieve results. From another side,  you are objecting to them.

Technique in Sleep

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 Before sleep, your mind is relaxed. Continually repeating the same sentences, what you want to achieve, penetrates your mind. When your unwanted thoughts wish to take over, you gently turn to your active sentences, which will deeper and deeper fulfill your ideas.

The Famous Silva method is based on the theaffirmationsthe affirmations before sleep. For thousands of people, it worked.

Thank You Technique

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When we give thanks for everything we have, we are happy and content with what we have. We open doors to following sources of prosperity because we are relaxed and ready to accept what will be more for us.

Did you hear about Hawaiian affirmation to release negativity and become peaceful? It called Ho’oponopono.

Words are simple but have a considerable impact:

•  I love you
• I am sorry
• Please forgive me
•  Thank you

The Method of Understanding

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When we imagine what we want, asking and repeating affirmative sentences, we know we will get it deep in our subconscious minds. Always doing it, we can achieve unbelievable results.

By trying these methods, reading above mentioned books, you can expand your mind and prepare yourself for a better future.

Picking the right thoughts and using the mind to achieve what we want will let us move in a better direction.

Fun must be mandatory for everybody, not just for children. Fun activities and adults are compatible. However, most grown-ups have a stiff upper lip or forget how to be happy at all.

How often do you hear people laughing naturally and in a relaxed manner? I do not count fake laughs, then. Then pointless comedy goes on, and you listen to chuckles and loud noises in the background.

I wonder if people who watch TV do not know when the funny situation starts? Maybe somebody else thinks the crowd needs to be pointed in the right direction like cute sheep.

 Why Adults Laugh Less Compared with Children?

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You would tell that children do not have any problems with the mortgage, crazy boss, or the lack of time. Children have fewer duties and more fun. It is true. However, adults have more experience and can plan their lives more carefully.

What do I mean? Adults can set priorities essential for them to happiness or endless spinning on the wheel of presumptions, expectations, wants, and needs. Of course, it is not easy to escape from routine,  cand hange behavior and lifestyle. Friends and colleagues at work and school influence us. We follow others who most of them do not know how to be happy or at least have fun.

 What Is The Fun?

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Fun is lighthearted pleasure, enjoyment, and amusement. Think about it. When you last time had fun? I guess you read that we live once and need to spend time in the most efficient way possible. At the end of life, it will be fun when we think about what we experienced and how we lived and spent time.

I understand fun when I can laugh till my ribs start hurting. Of course, it is an exaggeration, but the joy without the laugh is not complete. At least sa mile would be pleasant to spread around when you do something for your enjoyment.

Besides having a great time, fun activities give you a boost and energy. The laugh relaxes you. I read that vitamin C production increases many times at the time of laughter. I need to check it out.

Are you ready for the list of fun activities? There they are.

 Bicycles

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Do you think that bikes are just for children or teenagers who do tricks and run fast? Everybody can ride one. It is not a big deal. However, you will have fun, improve your health, and change your environment.

It depends on where you live. TheA crowded city with plenty of cars is not the best option. You can rent a bicycle or bring a bike to the park or somewhere where it is safe to ride.

You will see how your balance improved, your muscles became more robust, and your mood was different from sitting on the couch by the TV.

Think about the TV series or programs that you watched before. Of course, there are good shows, but most of them do not remember the next day. You spend time without meaning.

You would ask what kind of meaning brings the ride on the bicycle?

• You will break the monotony
• You improve the balance
• You will clear your mind because you need to watch where you ride. You can leave your worries back at home.
• You will exercise. More oxygen to your lungs, more blood to your organs will reach when you push the pedals. Different muscle groups work. Your body will tell you thanks and will answer with better health.
• You will meet other people. Maybe you will make new friends.

You do not need to buy an expensive bicycle. There are plenty of second-hand shops, or you can rent at first and see how to do you like this activity.

  Trampolines

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Trampolines are a fun way to exercise. You jump, and you have fun at the same time. Nothing can be dangerous in having this activity. Sooner or later, you will feel the excitement and will enjoy the process of jumping.

You can listen to music or sing along with the radio. Children are crazy about trampolines. Adults seem like clumsy bears. However, having the proper equipment, you can relax and have fun just jumping.

You can think about how you are a solid man or woman who can jump on the trampoline? Why not? You will see how you will relax and start a smile or chuckle. You will return to the careless time for at least a few minutes. Enjoy it!

Besides, you can improve your health. It is better to jump compared to running. Your joints do not get so much pressure when reaching the ground. You bounce and have a contact for a few seconds.

When you run, your feet and joints get the full impact to the ground and are pressed with your weight. When jumping, everything is light: the touch with the trampoline base and bounce does not require effort. It is a fun activity.

 Table Games

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Table games are a fun way to spend time with family or friends. It can work as an ice-breaker. It is a lovely transformation to a different environment where you leave dishes, bills, or simple worries away.

For example, trivia games prompt you to think and find the correct answer. You do not need to be smart, but you can check how much you know.

The game University Games Smart Ass will engage you and make you laugh even if it is not your turn to answer. You will relax in an environment where everybody plays and tries to find the correct answer.

 Swing

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Do you think you need to have a big porch to hang the swing? It is enough to have a sturdy tree and a good quality swing, and you will have fun as children do.

Why you can not relax as people do in southern states when sitting on a porch and enjoying a view of the street or the surroundings of your house. Do you live in the apartment? No problem. There is an extensive choice of various swings. You can hang it on the balcony or ceiling with a free corner in your living space.

British TV

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Are you lazy or do not have any mood to move and exercise ffor un? You can spend quality time watching British TV. Roku box could help to see various shows and movies. Besides it, you can watch on YouTube without paying a dime. Of course, sometimes the quality can suffer, but it is free.

British TV is different and brings the enjoyment of discoveries. Movies and shows have meaning or just let you laugh at real-life situations depicted in these movies and plays.

  Zip Lines

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How about being a Tarzan for a half-hour? It is a different experience when you are safe and can sense the freedom of flying on the zip line from one corner to another.

You need to pay for this fun activity, but you will have experience of experience how it feels to be freely accessible for a while. Instructors will help you with the reparation and securing of belts and harnesses.

Ziplines are generally safe. Think about how it is great to fly over the rainforest canopy.

 Picnic

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A picnic is a great way to be outdoors, enjoy food, and have conversations with friends or family. It is fun because you are outside tasting different food and sitting on the grass or the blanket.

Think about how it can be helpful to lay down and watch the blue sky and flying clouds. When you eat in nature, the food is tasty. You do not need fancy meals. The cold meat with tomatoes and bread or smoked salmon with grapes could be the most delicious meal. You can have pizza if you do not have time to cook the meat. Sandwiches work well; you need to improvise a little bit.

Picnics are best in the summertime or when you can be comfortable outside. Changing the environment and having a meal in the park, by the river, or at any convenient and pleasant location can bring pleasant emotions and joy.

 Walking barefoot

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Who told you that you could walk barefoot just on the beach? Any clean place where is grass or sand is beneficial for feet. Our feet have plenty of vital points which have connections with organs. You know about acupuncture, do you? It is the same. You get it from nature for free.

Some people like walking barefoot on snow. It is not for me, and I do not see any fun here. When I can take my shoes off and stay on the grass is a pleasure and delight in the summertime. Why? It is a different experience, and the body gets the sweet sensation when leaves and stems tickle the surface of the feet.

 Watching Stars

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Do you remember when you watched last times stars? Most of us are immersed in duties and constant routine of various tasks that we do not feel our surroundings. Most of us lost touch with nature.

The noise surrounding us, artificial light, and pollution can throw us off balance.

Star watching can be an excellent connection with something more significant than humans. You can feel the touch of the universe and nature.

The countryside is the best place for watching the stars. Maybe you will have a trip with your relatives who live outside the city, or you can drive with friends or family to the national park and spend a couple of nights at most minor and explore the surroundings.

How about watching a movie outdoors? You will manage the film at night, and later on, you can enjoy the stars.

 Books

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Books can be fun too. You can read the book and be immersed in a different world. You can laugh, travel, and enjoy the main characters’ adventures. For example, the novel Three Men In A Boat ( To Say Nothing Of the Dog) written by English writer Jerome K. Jerome is a perfect example of the written fun. You can laugh endlessly till your belly will hurt.

Books let us forget the outer world and have fun without thinking about consequences.

 Hide and Seek

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Do you think this activity is just for children? Why adults can not hide somewhere and wait till somebody finds them. The enormous fun would be from the embarrassment and later on from the understanding that we still can relax and do not worry what others will think about us. Who cares?

You can play together with your family. Children would have plenty of excitement because most of them see their parents in a serious mode.

  Home Theater

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If you have time, you can organize the play by choosing any suitable theme for you and your friends. It is a great way to relax and immerse in a different role and be in the changing world for a short time.

You make parodies from Saturday Night Live or pick roles from the movie you want to play.

 Make A Bet

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You do not need to go all way as Mell Brooks did in the movie Life Stinks, but you can use fantasy and deal with one or a few friends and see how it goes.  Please do not take it so seriously; I guess something will go in this or another way.

You can do it in a friendly way without offending anybody. For example, you can bet that you will cook a meal that is challenging to make, something like the cake Napoleon. Along the process, you will have fun because you never know what it will be.

What is most important is not to look at everything too seriously. Just relax and enjoy the time with friends or family.

 Kite

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The kite will let you be a child again, physically and mentally. I guess that you can find a park or open space where you can try playing with this heavier-than-air craft. If you could make it by yourself, it would be fun too.

You will forget your problems( if you have them) when trying to lift them in the air and, later on, keepingkeepkeeping keep them flying around. You need to move and sometimes run, especially when the wind blows up. It is fun for you and for the spectators too.

Conclusion

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Fun activities and adults are compatible. You do not need to be embarrassed when you have fun. Try to remember when you last time did something for the first time? If you know, good for you. I hope that it was a pleasant and exciting activity.

Adults need more joy and laughter in their lives. Sometimes we look severe and stiff as old trees. Why not enjoy life at least for a few hours? Maybe, later on, we will escape the wrong decisions we make in a time of despair.

You can try at least something to do for fun. Nobody will punish you. Start with small things, and later, you will see that you want more. With joy and pleasure comes freedom and balance in everything.