Reducing Exposure to Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)
Please see the attached document prepared by Dr. Joseph O. Falkinham, III, a world authority on the management of NTM dispersion.
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Thanks for the info
That all sounds evidence based and smart. I do the same. But also just boil water for 15 minutes to make coffee, teas and hot chocolate …
If bored with water you could make your own “iced tea” with boiled water, adding squeeze of lemon and sweetener and then storing in a pitcher in the fridge. My fav is camomile with squeeze of orange.
Other ideas: powdered flavourings like crystal light, bio steel, even Metamucil orange …
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1 ReactionWhat is the Rose Water for?
Steripen?
I filter my water using a ZERO filter in about a 1 gallon container. (Purchase at Amazon or Walmart)
After filtering which takes out non dissolvable particles, I sterilize the water in an Instant pot. I use apx 2 gallons a day. Routine is simple once I got the largest filter container and have another large covered container to pour the filtered and sterilized water in
I use this water for drinking, cooking, humidifier, (one without a filter) and in CPAP humidifier. Also use it for gargling, sinus rinse, brushing teeth.
I have about 6 tooth brushes that I rotate and about once a month I wash all and sterilize them in top tray of baby bottle sterilizer.
I am 85 years old and the disease was advance before it was finally diagnosed. I also have GERD and chronic rhinitis .
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2 ReactionsRose Water is just a type of flavored water but I use the Steripen in the Rose water before drinking. The Steripen is an ultralight that removes 99.9% of bacteria and makes drinking water safer. I also make my own ice cubes with the water from my LifeStraw pitcher.
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2 ReactionsThank you
Do you know if Zephyrhills Spring water has been tested safe ?
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1 ReactionI currently drink Poland Spring Water because I remember Dr. Falkinham has said that spring water is safer than other bottled water (purified, etc) and has tested certain brands (only a few) that have been shown not to have NT. I would be curious if anyone remembers which brands were specifically tested. I can't seem to find the post or seminar where it was was mentioned. Thanks.
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1 Reaction@tconz Is your rose water a concentrate? The one I bought in an Armenian store is this one (Amazon also sells it). It did not cross my mind to sterilize it as I only use a capful into a glass of water from my Life Straw pitcher.
https://www.amazon.com/Cortas-Rose-Water-1-Count/dp/B00V8TRZG4/ref=asc_df_B00V8TRZG4
My Rose Water is not a concentrate. I order it from Amazon.