There are two commonly employed methods to sanitize and disinfect areas from bacteria and viruses -- chemicals or ultraviolet radiation exposure.  Chemicals lurk everywhere in the home, workspace and classroom. Many Americans have dangerously misused household cleaning products during the pandemic, CDC data show. This has led to an uptick in calls to poison centers across the country. From the air we breathe to the surfaces we touch, toxins get into our body and are one of the largest threats to a healthy lifestyle. Constant exposure without detoxifying can increase serious health problems.

BENEFITS OF AN AIRMASTER ULTRA AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM:
Function
Cleans and freshens the air in your home by sterilizing or killing many contaminants and neutralizing unwanted odors. This lamp also uses UV-C light to inactivate and kill bacteria, molds, protozoa, viruses and yeasts. This replacement germicidal bulb has a 4 pin base that is used for air purification. 

Performance
Uses two safe and time-tested technologies: the ultraviolet (UV) light kills many airborne bacteria and molds that contribute to household allergies; the specially designed ozone lamp effectively neutralizes problem odors from pets, cooking and other household sources. Operational status is easily determined at a glance with LED indicators.

How an AirMaster Ultra works

UNDERSTANDING AIR PURIFICATION
​You may be familiar with air filtration products, but the AirMaster Ultra is actually an air purifier. The diagrams below help explain the difference. Air filters are also called “mechanical filters.” They work by trapping particles that are too large to pass through.

They collect larger particles, but may not be as effective for many smaller particles. The filters must be changed on a regular basis, as they fill up with the collected debris (much like the bag in a vacuum cleaner).
Air purifiers, on the other hand, actually sterilize or kill most contaminants. Both UV and ozone are purification methods. In the AirMaster Ultra, when air passes through the UV light zone , most airborne bacteria and molds are killed. From there the air passes by the ozone lamp, where remaining odors are neutralized. The process happens continuously and silently as your furnace runs, and there are no messy filters to change.

BEMER has been clinically proven to enhance general blood flow, cardiac function, physical fitness, endurance, strength and energy, concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction, relaxation, and sleep. 

Discover how BEMER enhances ...

• General bloodflow
  
• The body’s nutrient and oxygen supply and waste disposal
  
• Cardiac function
  
• Physical fitness, endurance, strength and energy
  
• Concentration, mental acuity, stress reduction and relaxation
  
• Sleep management

BEMER application methods to affect brain health

1. The application of BEMER to the brain may be the best way to influence its function, but it is important to realize that application of B.BODY is the first fundamental step in achieving systemic effects. For example, there are more neurotransmitters in the gut (gastrointestinal) than in the brain. Therefore, it is understandable that we can influence the brain/central nervous system (CNS) from the periphery.
2. To maximize the effect of BEMER Therapy on the CNS, it is recommended to direct the field to the spinal column and/or brain. To accomplish this two-pronged approach follow the application of the B.BODY with one of the Special Applicators (B.SPOT, B. PAD, B.SIT).
   
3. These local applicators may be applied over the spine or head using Program 1 (P1) without the plus signal. The most versatile applicator for this use is the B.PAD. To influence the CNS most effectively B.PAD may be placed vertically up the spine or around the head.
   
4. The coil placement should be determined based on where the user or practitioner would like to target the BEMER field. In addition, neurological stimulation is critical to maintain and promote healthy neural connections. Meditation and other mindful practices have been found to be highly effective in enhancing brain function and neuroplasticity.
   

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​New research findings demonstrated that the brain continues to develop well into our later years. Regardless of your age, it is never too late to make an impact on your health and keep your brain in-balance to achieve a vital and healthier you. ​

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Because it is no longer the norm in our world to wake up and feel amazing, it is my heart's desire for us to get back to that THRIVING homeostasis.

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by Erica Abell-HollandAt The Detox Artist by RainSoft, we provide in-home water quality tests to all prospective customers.  Book now!

According to the EWG website, these are the following contaminants in Des Moines, Iowa's water supply which include the eleven ones that exceed health guidelines at the top of the list and the rest that are simply detected in our water supply:

• Bromodichloromethane 175x, cancer
• Chloroform, 53x, cancer
  
• Chromium (hexavalent), 36x, cancer
• Dibromochloromethane, 62x cancer
• Dichloroacetic acid, 8.6x, cancer
• Nitrate, 42x, cancer 
• Radiological contaminants, cancer
• Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), 263x, cancer 

Other contaminants detected:

• Hormones (Hormones in drinking water come from human and animal wastewater discharged into drinking water sources. Conventional drinking water treatment does not remove hormones.)
• Atrazine (pesticide known to change male frogs into female frogs)
• Trichloroacetic acid
  
• Chlorate
• Chromium (total)
• cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
• Dibromoacetic acid
• Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
• Metolachlor
• Molybdenum
• Strontium
  
• Vanadium
  

It's difficult to prioritize the damage and health threat among these contaminants because they are all detrimental to our health, and when combined together day-after-day, the toxin burden to our bodies can cause real damage.

The research is profound. Let's look at nitrates alone.  According to the Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa nitrate levels are killing us. The top health effects of nitrates in drinking water include:

• blue baby syndrome - a fatal condition when red blood cells become unable to bind with oxygen.
• increased risks of bladder, ovarian, thyroid cancers in women and birth defects with prenatal exposure.
• blue green algae blooms caused by excess nutrients release toxin that pass through standard water treatment facilities. The toxins affect the nervous system, liver, digestive system, and form tumors. They also make the water taste bad.

In June 2019, a EWG peer-reviewed research study estimated cancer cases in each state in America.  In Iowa, 300 cancer cases per year are estimated to be directly-related to nitrates in our drinking water.  Study here.

Beyond nitrates, disinfectants like chlorine used to treat drinking water can react with algae to form byproducts, such as trihalomethanes. These are linked to rectal, bladder, and colon cancers; reproductive health, liver, kidney, and central nervous system problems. 

Luckily for us residing in Greater Des Moines, and the United States, there are many ways we can clean dirty tap water and rid our homes of gross bacteria and other contaminants which could be harboring in your water.

1. REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Using a membrane to purify water, an RO system removes all bacteria and viruses from the drinking water at a specific spigot in the home, and  also removes chemical contaminants at a molecular level such as nitrates, fluoride, arsenic, chromium, lead, pesticides, herbicides, etc. (to name a few).
   
2. WHOLE HOUSE CARBON FILTER  Incoming water is polished and clarified by the whole-house taste & odor filter that removes chlorine, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other chemicals that are often found in tap water. Typically, the QRS filter is placed ahead of a RainSoft water conditioner (softener) and feeds it very clean water, allowing the two pieces of technology to work together, and helping the conditioner to last longer.
   
3. WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM Hard water is known to clog pipes, shower heads, and can eventually ruin your home appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc (not to mention carry all kinds of bacteria and contaminants).  It also sticks to skin and hair allowing chemicals in our soap products to bind to the calcium and clog pores.  This leads to skin allergies and hormone disruption.  By purchasing a Rainsoft water softener system from The Detox Artist, our water softener systems remove positively charged ions typically from magnesium and calcium.  You no longer need to use harmful soap products in your home that are laden with chemicals intended to soften your water because you've got the softest, cleanest water on the block.
   

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Conventional detergents are comprised of a concoction of fragrances, endocrine disruptors (read sabotage hormone function), neurotoxins and potent cancer-causing chemicals. Most detergents have signature fragrances which are designed to impregnate and stay in clothes. The unscented versions add masking chemicals, which simply cover up the fragrance with another chemical. Your laundry room may very well be the most toxic room in your home once these chemicals become airborne when washing and drying your clothes.
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This is a major problem in light of the fact that scientists are directly linking the alarming rise of degenerative disease in America to exposure to chemicals in our homes and workplaces.  

Following is a list of common chemicals in laundry detergent products.

• Phthalates
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate/ Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLS/ SLES). ...
• Phosphates. ...
• Formaldehyde. ...
• Chlorine Bleach. ...
• Ammonium Sulfate. ...
• Dioxane (1,4 Dioxane/ Diethylene Dioxide/ Diethylene Ether/ Dioxan).

1. Grab a laundered cloth. 
   
2. Shove it into a mason jar full of water. 
   
3. Shake vigorously for a while. 
   
4. You will see the water turns grey as the residual soap and dirt are released into the water.  

Nice?  No. Gross!

Count the ways you and your family use water.

1. Drinking
2. Cooking
3. Bathing
4. Doing laundry
5. Housecleaning
6. Watering the lawn
7. Washing the car
8. Giving the dog a bath

Keep it clean, folks!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers fluoridation of water one of the greatest achievements in public health in the 20th century.

The problem with their claim, IMO, is that fluoride is a neurotoxin responsible for breaking down human health and reducing children's IQ's.

Finally, a new study points to the correlation between low IQ's in children and their mother's who drank fluoridated H2O during their pregnancy.  I have read that a total of 60 studies have investigated the relationship between fluoride and human intelligence, and over 40 studies have investigated the relationship fluoride and learning/memory in animals. Of these investigations, 53 studies have found that elevated fluoride exposure is associated with reduced IQ in humans.  Want to know more about those other studies?

So whether you're pregnant or not, avoid fluoride.  Get rid of it from from your water.  Avoid it in your toothpaste.  You just got to!

What's the best water filter?
Bottled water isn't the answer...fluoride is added in most brands.  Plus plastic bottles are a huge environmental burden, waste, and contain other undesirable contaminants...not to mention they are heavy and costly.  You can read the bottle label and still not know whether the water is pure or just processed tap water. The Environmental Working Group found 38 contaminants in 10 popular brands. 

Reverse-osmosis drinking water like the Ultrefiner II offered by Rainsoft installed on your home tap is the best value and health outcome for families who want to avoid this harmful neurotoxin.  The compact unit will tuck neatly under your sink or in your basement and dispense perfectly purified water through a dedicated RainSoft faucet whenever you turn on the tap.

The Ultrefiner II is RainSoft’s premium drinking water system. Its multistage process can transform your kitchen tap into a source of exceptionally delicious, purified water.  
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Like all RainSoft water treatment systems, it’s Tested and Certified by independent experts and built to last a lifetime.

Find out exactly what's in your water no matter which city in the U.S. you reside with an easy database.  Read my full article here.  Or if you're in the Greater Ozarks, click here.

READ UP ON THIS SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE IOWA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL HERE.

At The Detox Artist by RainSoft, I offer a complimentary in-home water quality test to all prospective customers.

I am trained in how to analyze water for the presence of various impurities, everything from elevated levels of water hardness to biological contaminants. Having your water professionally tested will shed light on any water-quality issues you are experiencing, such as “rotten egg” tastes or smells, visible floating particles, stained plumbing fixtures, or the formation of scaly residue on kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

The results of your water quality test will also help me make a determination as to whether your water problems can be alleviated by any or all of the following:

• Water softener – Our water softener systems use a process called ion exchange to make “hard” water “soft.” We offer the EC4, which replenishes itself automatically, and the TC Series, which softens water via a programmable timer. Both produce a limitless supply of soft water that noticeably improves a variety of household activities, such as bathing, washing dishes, and doing laundry.
• Drinking water purification system – RainSoft drinking water purifiers produce better than bottle-quality water that is perfect for drinking and preparing meals. In doing so, we completely eliminate the need to buy, transport, store, and recycle countless plastic water bottles every year.
• Problem-solving filter – If necessary, RainSoft can install a whole-house filter capable of addressing a specific water issue, such as the presence of iron, sulfur, or chlorine in your local water supply.

Whatever type of RainSoft product you decide to invest in, you will own the very best residential water-treatment equipment available in the world. All RainSoft products are assembled in the U.S.A. and guaranteed to last a lifetime.