October 2011

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Safe Drinking Water

In “Water World” (July/August), we learned that
drinking water may not be as safe as some people
think and asked readers of our blog at
www.energytimes.com how they ensure the safety of their water supply. Here are some responses:

My mother introduced my sister and I to filters. They are cheaper than buying water bottles and create less waste. I attached a filter to my sink faucet and to my showerhead. My sister uses a filtered water pitcher. Right away, I noticed a difference in the quality and taste of my water.

My family and I have enjoyed distilled water, which we make at home. We have a great countertop model and a 12-gallon one for our household. We are extremely healthy; I attribute this to distilled water and eating a healthy diet.

We get our water from our deep well. Our water is clean, safe and has a good taste. (Local agencies provide water testing.) For short trips we carry a thermos of cold water from home.

Healthy Natalie

Regarding your story “Healthy in Hollywood” (June): Kudos to Natalie Portman. It is a rarity in Hollywood and in the world at large to be drug-, alcohol- and smoke-free. She is an example of an independent thinker—one who has a strong sense of self. Ms. Portman is a role model of health and good sense that can’t be easily found anywhere, much less Hollywood!

Jo Anna
via email

Enter Our Blog Contest

Every issue of Energy Times brings a new contest to our blog, which you can reach through www.energytimes.com. The prize for this month’s issue is a basket of Ayurvedic spices from Ruved Herbs. Your blog response must include your email.

Our site also features online editorial content we call Web Extras. Look for boxes like this one as you read the stories; among this month’s offerings are advice on caring for oneself aimed at those who care for ill loved ones and a recipe from Linda Evans’ book celebrating food. In addition, you will find a Web Extra in our dementia story directing you to a question on our blog: Do you act as someone’s caretaker and, if so, how do you maintain your own well-being?