Highwater Filters would like to extend deep-felt condolences to all the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic shootings in Connecticut. The entire country mourns the loss of so many innocents. May your hearts and psyches heal from this inconceivable event.
Scientists seem to be getting closer to solving the mystery of why there is an increasing amount of people with food allergies in the developed world.
Could it be that our water is the culprit? New research points to chlorinated water and the increased use of pesticides, weed controls and household products that use dichlorophenols as an active ingredient.
Dichlorophenols are a byproduct of chlorine and are commonly used in pesticides and household products. Researchers have found that people with high levels of it in their bodies are up to 80% more likely to have food allergies.
There has been an increase in food allergies among our children as well. 4 percent of children suffer. Some common foods that cause allergic reactions are cow’s milk, wheat, soya, eggs, celery, kiwi fruit and other fruits and vegetables.
In Britain, where food allergies are also on the rise, water may not be the culprit. British researchers maintain that although dichlorophenols are used to treat drinking water, regulations are much stricter than in the US. Researchers in Britain suspect other sources of dichlorophenols such as triclosan, an anti-bacterial used in lipsticks, face washes, toothpaste and kitchen utensils. When broken down, triclosan can form dichlorophenols.
This link comes as no surprise to me. A couple of years ago I was intrigued to learn that food allergies and some common auto-immune diseases such as colitis, Chrohn’s disease, asthma and MS are rare or unknown in the undeveloped world. Recent studies linked intestinal parasites, that are common in people in the third world, to the lack of these diseases. Or more accurately, the lack of parasites in people of the developed world are linked to food allergies, asthma and other auto-immune diseases. It only makes sense that water treatment and products designed to kill bacteria and germs would also be effective on good microbes and parasites that keep our bodies healthy.
The discovery of the link between parasites and disease has led to a whole new industry of “parasite therapy.” People have actually cured themselves by traveling to Africa and walking barefoot around latrines or flying to Thailand to have parasites transferred from the feces of a donor to the patient. It might make one squirm at the thought, but if it works, I’d give it a try.
If you live in a city or town and use municipal water, your water is most likely treated with chlorine. Drinking chlorinated tap water is risky business. The good news is that there are many great products out there that will remove chlorine from your water. At Highwater Filters, we have a variety of countertop and under counter systems to keep your water safe. You can check them out here.
Drinking tap water isn’t the only way to become contaminated with chlorine. Bathing and showering in chlorinated water is suspect as well. Skin absorbs chemicals and chlorine is no exception. If you want to reduce your exposure, Rainshow’r makes some great products for your shower and bath to remove harmful chemicals.
Read more about the chlorine/food allergies link here.
Read more about parasite therapy here.
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Small Business Saturday is November 24th. It’s a day to show support for small businesses, which help fuel our economy.
At Highwater Filters, we appreciate your business and continue to strive to provide the best service that we possibly can. Your feedback is so encouraging.
Many of our customers ask us how we can offer such great bargains on our quality water treatment products. We are committed to being competitive. We take advantage of every discount available to us so we can pass the savings on to you. We buy in quantity to get the best deal. We pay in advance if we can get a better price. We take advantage of free shipping, even if it takes longer. That forces us to keep on our toes so we won’t run out of inventory before the slow boat arrives at our door. We don’t always anticipate our customers’ needs and wants accurately, but we try hard to make sure you are happy. We hustle to get you the best products for the best prices and delivered fast! What’s not to love?
Thank you for supporting us! We are not participating in Black Friday sales and we aren’t offering any additional discounts on our already great deals. We already have rock bottom prices. At Highwater Filters, every day is like Black Friday. We hope you agree.
We love our customers. We feel so much love from them, too. Thank you to all who have sent us such positive feedback!
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When tragedy strikes people come together. It’s human nature. It’s what we do.
The recent “super storm” that has hit back east is no different. It has tested the boundaries of human endurance through so much loss. It’s almost unimaginable. So many have lost everything they own. Many have lost loved ones. So many still are just hanging on by a thread.
And so many have risen to the challenge to make sure that all those who are in need will get help and will be given encouragement that they can get through this terrible tragic event. We must all band together during these very difficult times.
It’s been difficult for me to put all my reactions into words in the aftermath of the recent storm. I was born in Queens. I spent many summer vacations at the Jersey Shore while growing up. My great grandmother ran a boarding house in Atlantic City. My roots run deep in some of the worst hit areas. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who have suffered loss.
We at Highwater Filters are committed to helping in times of crisis. With that in mind, we pledge 5% of all sales for the next two weeks will be donated to disaster relief to those in the most need. We want to donate cash if that is needed most. We can also donate water treatment to organizations who need them. Please contact us at admin@highwaterfilters.com if you have a need.
We want to cut through the red tape, too. Let us know if we can help your organization.
Just go to our website and order anything in the next two weeks and 5% of your purchase price will be donated to direct aid to storm victims. If you have a charity you want to direct proceeds to, let us know. We like to refer to Charity Navigator before giving. Check them out here.
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Diarrhea is the leading cause of death among children in undeveloped countries and the sad thing is that these deaths can be prevented. Contaminated drinking water is the leading cause of diarrhea and the LifeStraw by Vestergaard Frandsen is a low cost and effective way to remove contaminants at the point of use.
Treating water at the source is not sufficient in many areas of the world. Contaminants can easily infect water that is transported for miles in unsanitary conditions. The LifeStraw is a personal use water filter that can provide up to 1000 liters of clean drinking water to many who live at risk of water borne diseases. Not only that: it eliminates the need to boil water which saves valuable resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The benefits go way beyond simply saving young lives. The implications are global.
Vestergaard Frandsen are the creators of the LifeStraw Personal Water Filter and the LifeStraw Family water purifiers that can provide up to 18,000 liters of purified water for a village. They operate on a “profit for purpose” business model and are guided by their humanitarian goals. They are committed to the U.N.’s Millennium Development Goals and they have designed several products that help to eradicate disease in undeveloped countries. They are a European-based company with headquarters all over the world. My research shows them to be an admirable company with an outstanding business ethic and model. I am finding more and more companies who follow similar models of social entrepreneurship. It’s inspiring to see.
The LifeStraw has only recently been introduced to the US and Canadian markets. They have become an instant favorite with many survivalists, preppers, humanitarian workers, missionaries, emergency relief workers and world travelers. Their low cost and light weight are big selling points. No emergency kit should be without one.
The LifeStraw is available at Highwater Filters for the low price of $19.95. As a special incentive, we are currently offering free shipping on all LifeStraw orders. You probably won’t find a deal like this anywhere on the web. The LifeStraw comes packaged in poly wrap with instructions included. Many purchase one for each member of the family. It makes sense at only $19.95 a person.
All of our water treatment products come with our guarantee for your complete satisfaction. We stand by our products and our customers. We know you’ll be glad with your shopping experience at Highwater Filters.
Read more here about Vestergaard Frandsen and the LifeStraw.
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