Article: These are the two types of water filters available for home use. POE systems treat all of the water that enters your home and connects to the water meter or pressurized storage tank. POU systems, however, treat water at the point where it is being consumed, such as a shower head or sink. POU filters can be attached externally or can be installed inline. POU filters that are installed inline filter all the water passing through a pipe. These types of filters are very common and come in many different formats. POU filters include pitcher filters, personal water bottles with built-in filters, and refrigerator filters. They can be mounted to a faucet, under the sink, or the countertop. Smaller carafe-style pitcher filters are good for single people or couples since they only filter a small amount of drinking water at a time. Some people do not like filters attached to their countertop or faucet; see which style of POU filter suits you best. This will help you decide if you need to target any specific contaminants when choosing a filtering system. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires water companies to provide a consumer confidence report (CCR) every year, which analyzes the water quality in your area. The information is available on your local government website or newspaper. If you want to test the water yourself, call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) for the names of state-certified testing labs, which may offer low-cost or free test kits. You can also go to www.epa.gov/safewater/labs to find out more information. Visible particles in your water can be rust or sediment, and houses that rely on wells often have bacteria in the water. The contaminates your water has will depend on your home. You may discover you do not need a water filter at all because your water contains no contaminants. If you have a family that drinks several gallons of water a day, a single carafe-style filter would need to constantly be refilled, but a smaller family or couple's water needs would be met by a simple filter. If the contaminates in your water are very toxic, you probably want a POE filter to clean all the coming into your house water. On the other hand, if you are only filtering the water for taste, a POU filter on the faucet will suffice. Research the different options. Consider talking to a Certified Water Treatment Professional.
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Learn about the POE and POU systems. Learn about the different types of POU systems available. Find out what's contaminating your water. Evaluate your specific water filtration needs based on the contaminants in your water and the POE and POU systems.
Article: Niacin, or vitamin B3, is an important nutrient that is thought to help maintain multiple systems in your body. Among its benefits, many believe that niacin helps maintain healthy skin and is capable of treating milia. Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. Note that there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that niacin can get rid of milia faster. If you do not already take niacin supplements, begin by taking a small dose of 100 mg daily. Do not exceed 1500 mg of niacin daily since large doses have the potential to cause liver damage. Only use pure niacin supplements, since these are less likely to contain harmful toxins or additives. This co-enzyme and B vitamin is also known as vitamin H. Most people take in enough biotin through diet alone, but if you suspect that you may need more, you can also take it in supplement form. Ask your doctor before trying new supplements. Biotin is thought to have multiple benefits. It supports adequate skin health, which means that it may help your skin to release the milia quicker. Note that there are no scientific studies capable of backing this claim, however. Adults should only take 25 to 35 mcg of biotin a day. Increasing the amount of CoQ10 your body gets can be done naturally and without the use of supplements. Your body produces CoQ10 when you exercise, and the vitamin can also be found in foods like meat and fish.This vitamin is thought to help maintain many of your body's systems and functions and may help improve the health of your skin. Note that there is no scientific evidence to support a direct link between CoQ10 and milia. However, it is generally considered safe. Talk to your doctor before taking any supplements. CoQ10 acts as an emulsifier, so it removes oils from the body. By allowing your body to flush these oils out more easily, it may be able to help the pores blocked with milia to flush out any dead skin cells, as well.
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Try niacin supplements. Consider biotin supplements. Increase your intake of CoQ10.