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Thursday, May 1, 2008

Remove Toxic Chemicals & Byproducts From Your Water With A Whole House Filter

If you dont own a whole house filter for your water supply, you should. Our bodies are made up of 70% water, meaning that the water we replenish our bodies with on a daily basis contributes to the majority, if not all of our health. Think of it this wayit is impossible to flush toxins out of our system if we constantly load up on toxic fluid. Unfortunately, the worlds water supply is not going to get any cleaner. In fact, with the production and use of more chemicals, our water is only going to become more toxic than it already is, putting us at even more risk.

In todays day and age with the use of man-made chemicals, owning whole house filters for water are becoming a necessity for ensuring better health. For the most part, people are unaware of just how primitive the equipment used by water filtration companies is. Consumers are also often times oblivious to the fact that there are no standard regulations concerning the thoroughness of water filtration. This of course isnt the consumers fault, but it is something that needs to be brought to everyones attention, especially if theyre concerned about living a long and healthy life.

A whole house filter is much more sophisticated than the equipment used by water filtration companies. Many products hook up to your homes main inlet providing filtered water for every outlet for years. Owning your own system allows you to stay in control of the purity of your water, which is quite important.

With the large supply of whole house filters available for purchase, it can be difficult to distinguish between good and bad products. In a nutshell, there really is no bad filter, and an investment such as this is definitely a step in the right direction. However, there are different levels of filter quality. Avoid distillers and reverse osmosis products. While both of these remove unwanted contaminants, they also remove the essential trace minerals our bodies need for proper functioning.

Water is used for more than drinking. It is used for daily activities such as cooking, showering, and gardening, just to name a few. Showering in contaminated water is 2 to 3 times more harmful than drinking it. With the combination of drinking water and having water seep into your skin, theres no way to escape unwanted toxins. Once you realize how frequently water is used, its easy to see why a whole house filter is necessary. Owning a system will bring about change in the look of your landscaping, the feel of your hair and skin, and the quality of your overall health.

Determining reliable whole house filters from unreliable ones can be a challenge. Be sure to ask the distributor for a performance data report. If the distributor is unable or unwilling to produce one for you, then the company is not reputable. A reputable company will understand your request and will want to bring you peace of mind about your investment.

If you wish to maintain good health, a whole house filter for your water should be a priority. Staying aware of the contaminants that plague the water we drink and use is a great way to show you just how important owning a water filtering system of your own really is. Your health and the health of your family depend on it.

Martin Spencer is a health researcher who has been studying water filtration for over 25 years. He is a regular contributor to Water Filtration Guide, a site dedicated to various methods of treating and purifying water. Learn about quality whole house filters on our site.

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Brahmacharya

Brahmacharya is the fourth of the yamas and the word, literally translated means dedicated to the Divinity of Life. The word is often used in yogic practice to refer to celibacy or denying pleasure, but this is only a small part of what Brahmacharya represents. The purpose of practicing Brahmacharya is to keep you focused on your purpose in life, the things that instill a feeling of peace and contentment

Historically, Brahamacharya as celibacy was likely a product of teaching yoga to young men, whose desires can be difficult to harness. Unless you are living the ascetic life of a sadhu, chances are you will indulge in sexual pleasure, food pleasure or any number of possible treats. To bring brahmacharya into your life and yoga practice is to practice moderation in all things, including those things that are pleasurable distractions.

When we become hooked on pleasure, it becomes an addiction and the absence of pleasure feels like loss or dissatisfaction; we become unable to enjoy the simple happiness of life, to observe the quiet broad beauty of our minds - slowing down becomes difficult because the focus becomes the object of addiction. Practicing moderation allows us to enjoy pleasure and remain focused on our greater purpose. . How does this relate to asana practice? Sometimes yoga students push themselves in yoga practice, creating a sense of urgency, correctness (am I doing this pose well?) and anxiety. This can leave a student feeling exhausted at the end of their practice rather than feeling relaxed or refreshed and ready for purposeful action off the mat.

It is important to apply moderation to moderation also, so it is not a burden. It is a beautiful practice. It is about moderating the extremes, not wanting too much and being happy with what you have. The practice of Wanting Wanting Wanting will always leave you feeling unsatisfied.

Brahmacharya can bring out many issues and energies as you begin to observe moderation - our addictions and ego rebel strenuously when they are not in control. When they arise, notice what the issues are, go deeper into your practice and discover your true motivations.

Ask yourself what is your purpose in your yoga practice? What are your goals in yoga and do you allow space in your practice to reach those goals?

In yoga,

Jenn

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Oyster Card - The Cheapest Way To Get Around London

Oyster is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on Tubes, buses, DLR and trams in london.

Having and using an Oyster card is a smart idea. It will save you time because you will not have to stand in the queues for tickets as you can pay in advance. Oyster will always automatically calculate the cheapest fare for the journeys you make in a single day. It is also easier to use - your Oyster card is reusable - just top it up with cash or renew your Travelcard/Bus Pass when needed. You can store your Travelcard/Bus Pass and/or cash to pay as you go on your card.

Most importantly, Oyster single fares are always cheaper than cash. Fore example, Tube/DLR (Zone 1 travel) cash single fare is 4, while Oyster Pay As You Go single fare is 1.50. Bus/tram (all zones) cash single fare is 2, while Oyster Pay As You Go single fare is 1.

You can get an Oyster card: online at http://tfl.gov.uk/oyster, at most Tube station ticket Offices, at over 2,200 Oyster ticket Stops across london, at some National Rail ticket offices, at eight london travel Information Centres, by phone on 0845 330 9876. When you first get your Oyster card, you will need to pay a refundable 3 deposit if you are only adding cash to pay as you go. At the same places you can renew and top-up your Oyster card.

Pay as you go means that you can store cash on your card to pay for single journeys as you go or to cover the cost of any journeys you make outside the validity of your Travelcard/Bus Pass. If you pay as you go the system will look at your journeys in a 24-hour period and the amount you pay will be capped, so it will always cost you less than the price of an equivalent Day Travelcard or One Day Bus Pass.

If youre not using your Oyster card and you only use it to pay as you go, you can lend it to someone else.

With Auto top-up, your Oyster card pay as you go balance can be topped up automatically with either 20 or 40, whenever your balance drops below 5.

You can store 7-day, monthly or longer period Travelcards and Bus Passes on your Oyster card.

You can also store tickets and cash on a single Oyster card for those unexpected journeys outside the validity of your Travelcard/Bus Pass.

Now, how do you use your Oyster card? It is very simple, but you have to follow certain rules. To ensure you pay the correct fare, when traveling by Tube, DLR and valid National Rail services, you must always touch in on the yellow reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end of your journey. Failure to do this may result in you paying a maximum cash fare (penalty). The card is used a bit different when riding a bus or tram - you must touch in at the start of your journey but not at the end. You have to check for the green light when you touch in or out to ensure your Oyster card has been validated. Failure to touch in and/or touch out correctly may result in a penalty fare or you being prosecuted.

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iPod Speaker Systems Break Sound Barrier

A host of iPod speakers have emerged in recent weeks, ranging from retro to futuristic.

SpeckTone Retro Docking iPod Speaker System

This fifties retro system costs 119, and is available in the UK from iWorld. It integrates an iPod dock, a wooden cabinet, and illuminated front volume-knob as well as 28 watts of sound. The systems wood cabinet is available in black, white or mint green. www.iworld.co.uk

logitech AudioStation

This is a more compact answer to Apples iPod Hi-Fi. Audiostation cost 199, and carries a Universal Dock connector. Unlike Apples speaker system, Logitechs integrates a digital AM/FM radio tuner. Controls are touch-sensitive and illuminated by LED lights. www.logitech.com

Gear4 HouseParty 24/7

A home stereo speaker system for iPods, its equipped with an AM/FM radio and an alarm clock. This bedside companion (available in black or white) costs 99, and ships with a 16-function infrared remote control. It offers a pair of 6W speakers and a 12W subwoofer, and features an LCD screen that displays iPod tracks of the station thats playing. www.gear4.com

sonic Gear A6

The A6 is a 160 speaker for iPods that deliver a frequency response of 20Hz to 20KHz, and is equipped with a pair of 4in mid-bass drivers for a better spread of frequencies. It can deliver 50 watts of sound, and is encased in a solid-wood cabinet. Also from sonic Gear come the tiny but powerful 1-200 3RIO Micro Speakers. These are compatible with all portable music players, and cost between 14.99 - 19.99. These offer 10 watts of power, and can be powered by USB or AAA batteries. www.ods-distribution.com

AudioStation Express

Logitechs well-featured, portable iPod all-in-one speakers are powered by AA batteries or AC power. A protective case and a wireless remote are included. They integrate an iPod dock, have a line-in jack, and cost 79.99. www.logitech.com

MicroSound

Miglias MicroSound is a set of tiny speakers for iPod nanos and iPod shuffles. It offers 12 hours of play from one AAA battery. It costs 19.99. www.miglia.com

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