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Plastic Concerns

Posted by blm1007blm1007 @blm1007blm1007, 3 days ago

Plastic Concerns. For years my "baby" sister has preached eliminate anything plastic. An article posted today saying there is a strong possibility of microplastics causing dementia with the microplastics being found in the body. As I said recently, I feel I am surrounded by plastic since being diagnosed with BE. I never used bottled water until now and then there is the plastic involved with our nebulizing materials, aerobika etc. etc. I am going to give thought to all this and try to change the plastic items I am still surrounded by that can be eliminated. Those big five gallon water bottles delivered to homes are great but at this time in life....I for sure can't pick them up and place them on the stand etc. 🙄 My understanding is that even the Life Straw pitcher is plastic. I have not ordered it as yet. Any thoughts and opinions.? Always something.😣
Barbara

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gigiv | @gigiv | 2 days ago
In reply to @mlit "This spring, my husband installed an undersink, tankless, 8 stage water filter system in our kitchen,..." + (show)
@mlit

This spring, my husband installed an undersink, tankless, 8 stage water filter system in our kitchen, which we purchased online. It came with a separate faucet, which we installed in the hole that our soap dispenser had been in.
The company states the filters can remove many contaminants such as metals, including reducing bacteria with diameter larger than 0.0001 um.
Since I don't believe everything that companies claim, I use the water out of this independent faucet to still boil my drinking water and the water I use to boil nebulizer parts. I also use this faucet for washing fruits & veggies and feel it is safer than using the city water.
Previously, I had to scrub the mineral residue left in my boiling pan or glass carafe after boiling, when using our other existing faucet with city water. I now don't have any mineral deposits collecting in my containers after boiling. This also eliminated plastic containers & lugging home gallons of distilled water or spring drinking water. I store extra boiled drinking water in glass bottles, which I transport to my bathroom sink for use there to brush teeth, etc.
As there are many companies, we did much research online into undersink filter systems, that would meet some of my concerns, wouldn't break the budget & not be too difficult for my husband to install.

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@mlit, that sounds great. What is the brand of that filtering system of yours please?
Best wishes of great health to all of us.

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mlit | @mlit | 2 days ago

I am in no way promoting this brand and suggest everyone do their own research, but it is 'Waterdrop'. The company offers several different models and accessories.
Hope this helps.

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Beejenigma | @beejenigma | 1 day ago
In reply to @mjb24 "@blm1007blm1007 I so agree with you on this! Of course it's impossible to get completely away..." + (show)
@mjb24

@blm1007blm1007 I so agree with you on this! Of course it's impossible to get completely away from plastics, nebulizers being another example. I don't let it bother me though because there isn't anything we can do about it. I remind myself of all the plastic we have been able to eliminate and that gives me peace of mind. You could add a water filter to your faucet or use filtered water through your refrigerator. Of course the water line is plastic 🙁 but still better than bottled water. If we go somewhere and need to bring water we use our stainless steel travel mugs or thermos.

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100% of refrigerator water has pseudomonas in it and the refrigerator filter is not .2 so...

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Mary | @mjb24 | 1 day ago
In reply to @beejenigma "100% of refrigerator water has pseudomonas in it and the refrigerator filter is not .2 so..." + (show)
@beejenigma

100% of refrigerator water has pseudomonas in it and the refrigerator filter is not .2 so...

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I filter drinking water to eliminate micro plastics, lead, etc. I am cautious around dry soil, steam or other opportunities to inhale a mist but I am not concerned about drinking water getting into my lungs.

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Beejenigma | @beejenigma | 1 day ago
In reply to @mjb24 "I filter drinking water to eliminate micro plastics, lead, etc. I am cautious around dry soil,..." + (show)
@mjb24

I filter drinking water to eliminate micro plastics, lead, etc. I am cautious around dry soil, steam or other opportunities to inhale a mist but I am not concerned about drinking water getting into my lungs.

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We all need to worry about the sources of any liquids we drink. Do you sleep on a good, thick wedge or flat on your back? Do you slide down that wedge during the night? I never used to be concerned either until I studied it. Remember that even stomach acid does not kill common lung pathogens. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2714564/

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Beejenigma | @beejenigma | 1 day ago
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@beejenigma

We all need to worry about the sources of any liquids we drink. Do you sleep on a good, thick wedge or flat on your back? Do you slide down that wedge during the night? I never used to be concerned either until I studied it. Remember that even stomach acid does not kill common lung pathogens. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2714564/

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also this. https://youtu.be/wGli5KcHmns?t=551

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paxmundi | @paxmundi | 1 day ago
In reply to @mjb24 "@blm1007blm1007 I so agree with you on this! Of course it's impossible to get completely away..." + (show)
@mjb24

@blm1007blm1007 I so agree with you on this! Of course it's impossible to get completely away from plastics, nebulizers being another example. I don't let it bother me though because there isn't anything we can do about it. I remind myself of all the plastic we have been able to eliminate and that gives me peace of mind. You could add a water filter to your faucet or use filtered water through your refrigerator. Of course the water line is plastic 🙁 but still better than bottled water. If we go somewhere and need to bring water we use our stainless steel travel mugs or thermos.

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Mary,

Dr. Falkinham has counseled against filtered water from the refrigerator line. It’s full of MAC.

Aida

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | 1 day ago

@paxmundi@beejenigma
If one is thinking about appliance water lines....one that most people can not see is the line connected to the dishwasher. It can be filled with black mold. How do I know....if you have a clear plastic line you can see it.
AI: Black mold in dishwasher – The first type of mold that could be growing inside your dishwasher is black mold, and it can take on the form of rotting food, mildew, or black spots around the drain, vent, or door seals."
So, something else to research, think about, consider ..........and "worry" about????? There are sites that talk about maintenance and cleaning of the dishwasher, as I am sure some people know about and do.
Barbara

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paxmundi | @paxmundi | 20 hours ago

Thanks for this, Barbara. Indeed, important to keep this as clean as possible. Even really rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher can make a big difference. Surprisingly, after twenty years at least there is no visible mold on my dishwasher drain or on gaskets around the door etc . But shudder to think of what the inside of the line might look like. Wonder what the solution for that would be.

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