Bacterial diseases can include a host of things from Cholera to Salmonella poisoning, while viral diseases include Hepatitis.  Parasites are a common problem in drinking water throughout the world and are to blame for horrific diseases such as Malaria and Scabies.  After looking through the CDC’s list of potential illnesses one can contract from water, it makes the purchase of a countertop water filter seem like a necessity.  When you purchase a filter, make sure it removes the bacteria, parasites, viruses and chemicals that can be harmful to you, but also that it leaves in the essential minerals that our bodies need from water.  The specific contaminants that a filter will remove should be listed on the product descriptions, but if you have questions, ask the manufacturer before purchasing your countertop water filter.

Outdoor bonsai trees are my favorite because they seem to be a better fit with world around me. It’s not that I dislike any bonsai tree – but with deciduous outdoor bonsai you can get a feel for the changing seasons. That’s even more pronounced with crab apple or cherry bonsai trees that welcome each spring with a blush of blossoms and the emerald green of new leaves