• Nutrition

    Posted on June 17th, 2010

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    Did You Forget Your Shower?

    Did you know that water utilities have found 315 pollutants in tap water?1 Most of my patients are already drinking filtered or bottled water. But most haven’t thought about what happens when they shower.

    For many of these pollutants, there are no federal guidelines. For example, in Philadelphia, officials found 56 drugs and chemicals in treated water. It included pain meds, statins, antibiotics, and medications for mental illness and heart problems.2

    There is no reliable system in place to remove these pollutants…

  • Nutrition

    Posted on December 30th, 2009

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    What’s in Your Water?

    Do you agree with me when I tell you, you need to filter your tap water? I have found some skepticism when I’ve discussed this before. But just take a look…

    A landmark new report from the non-profit Environmental Working Group reveals the sad state of our nation’s tap water…

  • Nutrition

    Posted on June 18th, 2008

    Written by Dr. Al Sears

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    Fattening water?

    Dear Reader, If you drink flavored water as a substitute for plain water, beware. Flavored water can increase the size of your waistline, and threaten your health. The problem with drinking flavored water to stay hydrated is that it contains about as much sugar as one can of soda. Drinking just one bottle can significantly [...]