Here’s my take on how to ensure your water isn’t harming your health.

Why your tap water might not be as clean as you think it is.

It’s traveled through miles of pipeline, picking up contaminants and runoff along the way.

Frank Lipman, M.D.

It’s also probably been disinfected with chemicals that can leavepotentially carcinogenic byproducts1behind.

What to drink instead.

The bottled water market is virtually unregulated, and eventhe EPA says it’s not necessarily safer than tap3.

Frank Lipman, M.D.

Instead of going this route, I recommendfiltering your water at home.

Ideally, you’d be able to buy a whole-house filtration systembut they can be really pricey.

If that isn’t in the cards, invest in individual units for your kitchen tap and shower.

What to look for in a water filter.

Water filtration is a simple way to support your health, and there are many ways to do it.

I’ll drink to that!

If its an anti-inflammatory diet, hell do that.

Hes looking at the body as a system rather than looking at isolated things.

In addition to his practice, he is also an instructor in mbg’sFunctional Nutrition Program.