Comments on: Anti-Bacterial is Anti-Life - get fermented http://taoofchange.com/2008/05/23/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:26:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1-alpha By: Chris http://taoofchange.com/2008/05/23/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-1240 Chris Wed, 28 May 2008 19:53:22 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/2007/10/17/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-1240 Good points! We have been thinking about in line tap filter and most of plastic beverage containers have been switched from plastic (ie. nalgene, etc.) to aluminum or glass but she still uses the brita plastic container - will pass that tip on. Thanks Tao Good points!

We have been thinking about in line tap filter and most of plastic beverage containers have been switched from plastic (ie. nalgene, etc.) to aluminum or glass but she still uses the brita plastic container - will pass that tip on.

Thanks Tao

]]> By: tao http://taoofchange.com/2008/05/23/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-1239 tao Wed, 28 May 2008 15:12:37 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/2007/10/17/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-1239 Hi Chris, It's probable there were beneficial bacterias in drinking water in the good old days, but combining our drinking water system with our wastewater system fixed that. As you know, we now use many chemicals, chlorine in particular, to purify the water that comes from the tap. We lose many important trace minerals through the process, so I'm going to suppose that the chemicals negate good bacterias along with the bad. Although chlorine levels in our tap water are considered safe, between showering, cooking and drinking from the tap, it's easy to be over-exposed to the stuff. I also use a filter on my tap to remove chlorine. Your wife is right to use Britta, though you may want to look into a system that attaches to the tap or transfer your filtered water to a glass container rather than storing in the plastic pitcher, which can leach super-bad chemicals into what you drink. Hi Chris,
It’s probable there were beneficial bacterias in drinking water in the good old days, but combining our drinking water system with our wastewater system fixed that. As you know, we now use many chemicals, chlorine in particular, to purify the water that comes from the tap. We lose many important trace minerals through the process, so I’m going to suppose that the chemicals negate good bacterias along with the bad.

Although chlorine levels in our tap water are considered safe, between showering, cooking and drinking from the tap, it’s easy to be over-exposed to the stuff. I also use a filter on my tap to remove chlorine. Your wife is right to use Britta, though you may want to look into a system that attaches to the tap or transfer your filtered water to a glass container rather than storing in the plastic pitcher, which can leach super-bad chemicals into what you drink.

]]> By: Chris http://taoofchange.com/2008/05/23/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-1238 Chris Wed, 28 May 2008 14:01:04 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/2007/10/17/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-1238 Tao, Great article! Do you think the same applies for "filtered"/bottled water. I've always been a tap water guy but my wife is all about the Brita. Cheers, Chris Tao,
Great article! Do you think the same applies for “filtered”/bottled water. I’ve always been a tap water guy but my wife is all about the Brita.
Cheers,
Chris

]]> By: The Tao of Change » Blog Archive » Beery Green - Eco-Breweries Do it Better http://taoofchange.com/2008/05/23/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-677 The Tao of Change » Blog Archive » Beery Green - Eco-Breweries Do it Better Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:20:17 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/2007/10/17/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-677 [...] for your body in every way and bad for the planet, good beer - in moderation - has health benefits (fermentation!) and serves a social niche - one that is centered around long rambling conversations and good [...] [...] for your body in every way and bad for the planet, good beer - in moderation - has health benefits (fermentation!) and serves a social niche - one that is centered around long rambling conversations and good [...]

]]> By: Greg http://taoofchange.com/2008/05/23/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-512 Greg Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:18:52 +0000 http://taoofchange.com/2007/10/17/anti-bacterial-is-anti-life-get-fermented/#comment-512 Great article, Tracey! Remember the Kombucha Tea and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. Greg Great article, Tracey! Remember the Kombucha Tea and Raw Apple Cider Vinegar.

Greg

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