The purpose of chlorine in drinking water Chlorine is added to drinking water as a disinfectant to kill harmful pathogens like bacteria and viruses, the process is called chlorination.  Chlorine was used as a disinfectant in drinking...

Water weight or water retention is also know by its more medical term, edema. It can make you sluggish, stiff, and bloated. It can ruin your mood on a good day, making you feel uncomfortable and irritable....

Water accounts for about 60% of your weight and is necessary for the proper function of every system in our body. Several theories about water requirements exist and the exact amount varies from person to person. On...

Barley is a versatile cereal grain with a rich nut-like flavor. It grows annually and belongs to the Gramineae (grass) family. Whole grain barley is a healthy high-fiber high-protein grain with numerous health benefits. It is one...

The tall glass of water next to our food makes one wonder if the meal is not complete without that glass of water. Most of us think that drinking water with meals is necessary and good for...

Does fat matter so much? Why can’t we just eat, drink and be merry? Let’s start from the basics. Fats are generally soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. Chemically, fats are triglycerides. They are broken...

As years go by, probably one question you might ask yourself is “how long do I live?” But have you ever asked “how well am I going to live?” One in ten adults has kidney disease. It...

At the Oprah Winfrey Show, Beyonce Knowles announced that she lived on a lemon diet with cayenne pepper and maple syrup for 15 days and lost 20 pounds. Along with this there is a lot of buzz...

We hear it all the time. We should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily. EHC makes an attempt to explore the facts and myth behind this eight-by-eight rule. It is important to drink water according to...

Water fasting, as the name suggests, is based on drinking only water and no other substance. It is a complete contradiction to the high-octane rush of your normal lifestyle. It could be a period of profound inner...