SURVIVING THE HARD ECONOMIC TIMES - The first step to getting control of your money is to look at the things you purchase each week, making a list of each and every item (food, beverages, etc.), and then crossing out everything that you could actually survive without. There are a lot more opportunities to work from home, some that can apparently generate a significant income in time. Your local grocery store down the street may have higher prices than a bigger store like Wal-Mart or even Target (those that sell groceries nowadays). There’s a good chance that you can live off 1000 – 1200 calories a day and be in the best health of your life. You can save a lot of money on a typical grocery bill by cutting calories and ridding your daily diet of junk foods. Corporate America wants you to think though that you need a nice SUV to feel good about yourself, but the fact is YOU DON’T — get that out of your head. Buy something a few years old, that gets great gas mileage, and PAY CASH for it. Stop shopping at the expensive malls and other stores for your wears. If you’re concerned about a possible collapse of the dollar, gold may be a way to protect your savings. Regarding investing and saving up wealth, the Bible warns about God’s wrath on people who store up riches for themselves “without being rich toward God”. Tip: Be rich toward God. Give to the poor and needy. In return God can bless your wealth and career — though not all of his blessings are financial.

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12 Ways to Survive Hard Economic Times

by Mark Lawrence 

Prices for food and gas creep up. Wages and work hours start being reduced… It goes on.

Are we on the brink of the collapse of the U.S. dollar? 

How to survive tough economic times in the days ahead.

Americans face several conditions today that are sending many to food banks and soup kitchens for the first time in their lives, simply because they can’t afford both food for their families and the costs of living in the modern world.

But what if you could make your money go further by cutting down on modern day living expenses?

For those of you with money, concerns about that money’s worth in the days ahead are well founded.

By now it’s common knowledge that our nation’s titanic-size debt, as well as several other factors, put the U.S. dollar in dangerous territory.

Nations like China — who may one day decide to cash in on the enormous amount of U.S. debt they have purchased into — are currently keeping us afloat.

But it’s like a Chinese boy visiting Holland and putting his finger in a small hole in a dike to prevent a flood from wiping out the land. Just how long is this “little boy” going to keep his finger in the dike?

1. Start Living Frugally

The first step to getting control of your money is to look at the things you purchase each week, making a list of each and every item (food, beverages, etc.), and then crossing out everything that you could actually survive without.

If you look at your bank statement for the previous month, you may see a handful of purchases for $3 – $10 at your local gas station and convenience stores. For some of you this may easily add up to $100 – $150 per month.

“Convenience” is the drain on your wallet in this case. Stop buying food and convenience beverages on the go. Just stop. Money saved: $100 – $150.

2. Can You Bring Home More Bacon?

It’s important to say early on in this article that while dwindling finances can motivate us to change a lifetime of poor spending habits, we should also consider additional ways that can start bringing in more money, residually.

Did you know that a YouTube video could earn you $1,000 or more a month, with enough views? Do-It-Yourself videos are a popular draw nowadays.

Your first Do-It-Yourself video may lack some luster, but in time you may finally get the formula right for creating a video that draws views and passes on compelling instruction.

Or did you know that there are a lot more opportunities to work from home, some that can apparently generate a significant income in time?

Opportunities like the carbon credit business are promising. In essence, you can build a business helping companies in the modern world “go green”, earning these companies tax breaks, etc. So, essentially you’re a paid consultant.

Helping people receive cash advances when they are low on money and between paychecks is another way to generate income.

For those of you who spend a lot of time on social media, here’s an opportunity to build a business. Fact is in a down economy there are a lot of people in need of a pay day loan (a pay day loan can be a good thing for a person without a support network in a financial crunch; use it once, maybe twice, and hopefully by then you’ll have control of your spending; a pay day loan becomes a dangerous financial plague if a person becomes dependent on it).

Your first effort though should be to avoid taking on new debt. No loans. No credit lines.

So a “cash advance” is a last resort option; use it only in a time of real emergency; for example, you’re about to lose your home or apartment or sole vehicle.

3. Stop Going Out

Recapping what’s been said up above, you need to start thinking frugally, and should consider new ways to bring in more income. You also need to be willing to make a few sacrifices.

For some of you, this is like the world coming to an end.

But really there is life outside of the social scene, the weekend bars and nightclubs or restaurant outings that drain wallet’s of $100 – $200 every weekend.

Some of you in some states may be spending even more in casinos. So how do you redirect this energy that drives you every week to head to the bars or casinos with your friends?

Choosing a new hobby is a great way to redirect this energy. Fitness, for example, and the many reasons to be fit. Many people who pursue fitness in fact willingly choose to forsake the bars and drinking for the sake of trimming body fat and getting their health in order.

A dedicated Saturday and Sunday workout routine can help you break the chains that pull you toward the bars and / or casinos where so much of your income may be going currently.

Or there’s also this: Life in the great outdoors. We’re talking hiking, camping, fishing, or canoing/kayaking, as just a few examples.

Each of these can be a drain on wallets though, but do you really have to shop at high-end sporting good stores when there is plenty of great second-hand equipment in the world being sold on sites like Craigslist or in local thrift stores?

If you look hard enough, and talk to people experienced in any recreational pursuits outdoors, you can find ways to keep costs down, way down.

Like to make the occasional trip to see a new movie in theaters?

Some theaters have 9:30 – 10:30am matinee times at reduced prices, lower than a typical mid-day matinee cost. Skip on the soda and treats and you’ve just saved yourself quite a bit of money.

4. The Groceries You Buy

Your local grocery store down the street may have higher prices than a bigger store like Wal-Mart or even Target (those that sell groceries nowadays).

Big box stores in the business of selling groceries nowadays are saving families money. You may have to drive a few miles of your area, if one isn’t handy, so buy enough groceries to last 2 – 3 weeks and it should be well-worth the trip.

Invest in an additional freezer, and buy certain foods in bulk that you can freeze.

5. The Foods You Eat

We’ve had it ingrained into our heads that a healthy adult needs 2400 calories a day approximately.

I’ve learned a lot about health over the years and laugh when I hear this number (earlier in life sports pursuits, injuries that came from sports, and even a couple places I worked in my early 20s fueled nutritional studies, including studies of people alive and in optimal health in other parts of the world).

You know what? There’s a good chance that you can live off 1000 – 1200 calories a day and be in the best health of your life.

That’s half of the calories that are pitched by some people as being necessary to a healthy life.

I think all 2400 calories a day are going to guarantee is a life-long concern about carrying around extra pounds.

Think about what’s being said here. You can save a lot of money on a typical grocery bill by cutting calories and ridding your daily diet of junk foods.

If you have a sugar tooth at the least discipline yourself to go Monday – Friday without the treats, leaving them as a small reward (keyword is small) on the weekends.

Most Americans who embrace this for the first time are going to start saving money — money that adds up week after week.

You will also lose weight and keep it off, especially with a moderate exercise program.

6. Sell The SUV

Every day I see people in my area jumping in their vehicles and heading off to work — 20 to 30 miles away I’m sure for many of them.

Regarding transportation, this is a tougher area to save money on initially. Most of us need to work and that means we have career needs.

But, the fact is, with some brainstorming and goal setting (and prayers to God for new doors to open in your life), you may find work right in your own community, without having to make that daily commute in traffic that drives up what you pay each month in fuel.

The self-employed who work from home (and there are a lot nowadays) have already experienced the cost-saving benefits of not having a daily commute to work.

Position your life and where you live to remove that commute, or lessen it, as much as possible.

Also, if you have to commute and there’s just no way around it, get rid of the gas guzzler. Get a vehicle that gets great gas mileage.

Corporate America wants you to think though that you need a nice SUV to feel good about yourself, but the fact is YOU DON’T — get that out of your head.

Buy something a few years old, that gets great gas mileage, and PAY CASH for it.

Stop buying vehicles — or anything for that matter — on credit. As much as possible, stop taking on debt.

Now, you may not be able to fix this area of your life immediately but if you start taking steps some of you can probably get there within a months.

When you do you will see the savings these changes bring into your life.

As long as you keep yourself in a humble area of paying cash for less than new vehicles that get great mileage, you will be far ahead of the pack, that is spending large amounts of money annually on transportation.

7. Buy Clothes At Thrift Stores

Do you want to save money? Do you need to save money? Stop shopping at the expensive malls and other stores for your wears.

Most cities have thrift stores nowadays, and these thrift stores typically carry donated goods that come in from people within their own community.

Here’s a tip for finding clothing that may fit your personal style better: On a map, which cities in your state have the most well-to-do families? Shop those thrift stores if “style” is important to you, as it is to many.

These are the thrift stores you may be more likely to find clothing that’s been donated that has not been worn much and is brand-name, yet is now being sold at thrift store prices.

8. Shaky Dollar – Invest In Gold

I’m someone on the outside looking in, and just proposing as a possibility what several financial advisers have suggested over the years, and even more so in recent years.

If you’re concerned about a possible collapse of the dollar, gold may be a way to protect your savings.

Of course who knows just what is going to happen in the days to come to our current economy, and even to gold markets.

I personally believe in giving to charity, charities that actually have a heart and great track record of caring for the poor (so do your homework before you start giving to a charity).

Regarding investing and saving up wealth, the Bible warns about God’s wrath on people who store up riches for themselves “without being rich toward God”.

Tip: Be rich toward God. Give to the poor and needy. In return God can bless your wealth and career — though not all of his blessings are financial.

Sometimes for God to truly bless us he needs to strip the idols from our lives first — for many of us a big idol in our life that prevents us from really knowing God is the pursuit of money. So manage your money. Don’t be driven by it.

9. Save Money On Utilities

Cable / dish – Start by calling the cable company. Drop excess channel package plans, even if that means cutting back on television. Switch to a new cable or satellite provider.

Here’s a suggestion that may shock several readers. If you’re married, and both own cell phones, one of you turn off your mobile phone (saving $50 – $100 per month).

Cell phones are an incredible convenience but the fact is life moved just fine in the 1980s and earlier, before cell phones appeared everywhere.

Do you need a $400 phone? There are plenty of great $30 phones out there.

Heat / Power – Look at your heating bill. What can you do to trim $80 – $100 per month in what you’re paying for heat? Turn back your thermostat a few degrees and during the winter months wear long sleeve shirts and pants around the house. Shorts and t-shirts are for summer.

Finally, for extreme heat savings, another way to save money is to turn your thermostat down to something as low as 58 degrees and then invest in low-cost, portable oil-based electric heaters. They’re designed to heat small areas.

Use one in your living room, one in a bedroom, and one in a dining room. Only turn them on during times you’re actually at home and then turn them off at night.

These are extreme steps to take for some of you but you may shock yourself to see how much money you’re saving on heat by embracing a lifestyle of “conservation”.

Take shorter showers. Turn down your water heater from 140 degrees (said to be standard for many water heaters) to 120 degrees.

One caution though: It is reported that people with a compromised immune system shouldn’t take this step as sometimes bacteria can appear in a water heater kept at only 120 degrees.

Healthy people are said to be at little or no risk though of being affected by this bacteria and can take this step).

As an additional step, turn off non-essential electrical devices otherwise left on around the clock, each adding up on your daily energy used. It all adds up. Each one you can keep off helps keeps the total bill down.

Lighting – Invest in energy saving light bulbs. Use these lights everywhere in your home that calls for light, including patio lights.

10. Negotiate Lower Payments With Creditors, IRS

During tough financial times, be up front with your creditors and even the IRS, letting them know about how little you have to work with, and how bleak things are at home presently.

Be honest and sincere, and patient, with whatever customer service representatives you have on the phone. Request a lower monthly payment. A lot lower.

In regards to the IRS, you may have to prove how much you’re bringing in before they’ll work with you, but do know this — they’re likely to work with you, if you can show them what you’re bringing in and what your expenses are.

If you’re self-employed, keep up on those estimated tax payments. A lot of self-employed people fall into tax debt for failing to make estimated tax payments.

Though the IRS asks for these quarterly (typically), enrolling for automatic debits through the EFTPS.gov website means you can make an estimated tax payment every time you receive income through your business, making it easier to ensure those payments are being made on time.

11. Be Smart About Your Preps

We know a lot of our readers are concerned about the state of the current world affairs. A lot of people are preparing for a collapse of the American economy for several reasons, a few stated early in this article.

Bible-believing Christians predict that they end of all things is now at hand — and that finally, in history, Christ really is not far away from returning.

It would be a lie not to report that this is a popular belief even if it’s ridiculed by people.

Fundamentalist Islam believes that the end of all things is also at hand — fueling the growth of Radical Islam and its belief that it’s their destiny for Islam to rule the world.

America finds itself now in the crosshairs of radicalized Islamic believers who desire to let loose a flood of terrorist attacks because of their religious beliefs and fervor.

I laugh when I hear people call this fear mongering. I’m just repeating what is well publicized about the Islamic threat. Simply put, it’s not going away.

For multiple reasons, a lot of people are “prepping” today: They’re stocking up on food and even learning ways for growing food right at home.

Several industries have arisen today to support the “prepper” market. Some people could probably save quite a bit of money on prepping with some smart, frugal spending.

12. Stop Spending Money

This is the obvious step to take. Often though we simply can’t stop spending money. There’s always something else that pops up. Especially with families.

But look what happens when you simply run out of money. You stop spending. Purchases you felt compelled to make suddenly get delayed or put off or forgotten completely.

And the world still goes around. You wake up to see another day. The world hasn’t come to an end simply because you’re broke that day and have no money to spend.

STOP — don’t reach for the phone and call the first person that comes to mind (which might be your parents or a friend) to borrow money.

Get creative and figure out ways to live your life without that money that you have become so driven by all your life. Learn to adapt to life without money to spend.

Learning how to live frugally today can help you be better prepared mentally for living during a time of severe economic hardship, and that might be in the months or years just ahead.

Figure that out now so you’ll be better ready to survive when it happens.

Mark Lawrence, survival writer and regular contributor to Secrets of Survival

https://secretsofsurvival.com/surviving-hard-economic-times/

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Homeopathic medicine or homeopathy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine that uses very small amounts of natural substances, which in higher amounts would cause a disease. The theory behind homeopathic medicine is that "like cures like," and that a substance that causes an illness in a healthy person might cure those symptoms in someone who is ill. It's believed by practitioners of homeopathy that a small amount of the substance which causes a disease will stimulate the body to heal itself. Though this may sound far-fetched, the theory is somewhat analogous to the basis of vaccination in modern day medicine; with immunizations, the exposure to a small amount of a killed or inactivated microbe can result in protection against developing the disease. An example would be using a very dilute solution of coffee to treat insomnia. Homeopathic medicine is based on the theory that "like cures like." The other theory underlying homeopathy is that of potentization. It's thought by practitioners of homeopathy that the more dilute an ingredient, the more potent it becomes. The thought is that diluting and agitating an ingredient activates the curative powers of the ingredient, thus enhancing its effect. Looking at potentization from a scientific standpoint, many homeopathic remedies may contain very few or no molecules of the ingredient.

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Homeopathic Medicine

What Is Homeopathic Medicine?

By Lynne Eldridge, MD 

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD 

Homeopathic medicine or homeopathy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine that uses very small amounts of natural substances, which in higher amounts would cause a disease.

This branch of medicine came into being in the 19^th century and was used frequently at the time.

Interestingly, the first studies using homeopathic remedies were done on healthy volunteers — similar to many clinical trials done today.

While the use of homeopathy has fallen off with the advent of newer conventional treatments, there are over 2000 substances that have been utilized as homeopathic treatments.

What exactly is homeopathic medicine, and how is it thought to work?

We will look at what the studies say about its effectiveness, how this compares with traditional medical options, and the possible side effects and risks of these therapies.

The Theory Behind Homeopathic Medicine

The theory behind homeopathic medicine is that "like cures like," and that a substance that causes an illness in a healthy person might cure those symptoms in someone who is ill.

It's believed by practitioners of homeopathy that a small amount of the substance which causes a disease will stimulate the body to heal itself.

Though this may sound far-fetched, the theory is somewhat analogous to the basis of vaccination in modern day medicine; with immunizations, the exposure to a small amount of a killed or inactivated microbe can result in protection against developing the disease.

An example would be using a very dilute solution of coffee to treat insomnia.

Homeopathic medicine is based on the theory that "like cures like."

The other theory underlying homeopathy is that of potentization.

It's thought by practitioners of homeopathy that the more dilute an ingredient, the more potent it becomes.

The thought is that diluting and agitating an ingredient activates the curative powers of the ingredient, thus enhancing its effect.

Potency in homeopathic solutions is indicated by an X or C.

·       X: For every dilution, one part of an ingredient is mixed with two parts water. For example, a 1X potency would be a solution that is one part ingredient and 9 parts water.

·      C: Potency may also be described with a C. A 1C solution refers to a solution that is one part ingredient and 99 parts water.

Looking at potentization from a scientific standpoint, many homeopathic remedies may contain very few or no molecules of the ingredient (for example, in a 30C solution).

Skeptics have described this as the equivalent of dissolving a tablet of Advil in the ocean and then drinking a few drops.

In response, some proponents of homeopathy claim that the molecules of ingredient are not what is important, and rather, the dilution process activates the "vital energy" of the water.

Principles of Homeopathy

There are three main principles behind the practice of homeopathic medicine:

·      The law of similars: The law of similars refers to the "like cures like" theory noted above.

·      The principle of the single remedy: This principle holds that a single remedy should cover the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms of an illness combined.

·      The principle of the minimum dose: Only a small amount of substance is first used in a few doses, followed by an infinitesimal amount over time.

History

Homeopathy was developed by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann, in 1807.

He treated himself with a small amount of tree bark (cinchona bark) that contains the drug quinine used to treat malaria.

When he developed the symptoms of malaria, he came up with his law of "like cures like;" believing that drugs that cause specific symptoms can be used to cure the illnesses that cause those symptoms.

Who Prescribes Homeopathic Remedies and Where Are They Available?

Some homeopathic medications are available at health food stores, whereas others are available only through a naturopathic doctor or other specialists in integrative medicine.

Scientific Research Looking at Homeopathic Remedies

Results on the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies have been inconsistent, primarily due to the lack of any widespread regulation of the practice.

This makes the “dosage” or amount of a homeopathic medicine present in any particular formulation variable. 

A 2016 review of the literature evaluated the study design and results of studies involving homeopathic remedies to date.

The conclusion was that individualized homeopathy may have small specific treatment effects.

It's likely that further "evidence-based" studies will fill in more details on both the safety and efficacy of homeopathic remedies in the future.

In contrast, a 2017 meta-analysis found that there was no single clinical medical condition for which there was reliable evidence that homeopathy was effective.

A large 2018 review of articles published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, looked at one of the more common claims about homeopathic medicines; that they may play a role in preventing or treating acute respiratory tract infections in children.

According to this review, there was no evidence that these treatments were effective.

Due to the quality of reporting of possible adverse effects of homeopathic treatments in the studies reviewed, the researchers were unable to draw any conclusions about the safety of these treatments.

Homeopathic Medicine and Cancer

As with other medical conditions, the role of homeopathic remedies for people with cancer is largely unknown.

Animal studies have found that homeopathic remedies — when used along with conventional therapies — may have an inhibitory effect on cancer and also reduce symptoms and improve ​quality of life.

At the current time, however, we don't know if these studies on animals can be applied to humans, and further research is needed to address this question.

Frequency of Homeopathic Remedy Use Among Cancer Patients

Whether or not effective, the use of homeopathy is common among people with cancer.

A 2019 study looked at the use of complementary and alternative medicine among cancer patients at a single institution.

Of the different forms used (including osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, healing touch, magnetism, Chinese medicine, and more), homeopathy was the second most commonly used modality, used by 39% of those who questioned.

For the majority of people, these treatments were used primarily to prevent or treat the side effects of conventional cancer treatments, however a small number of people used homeopathic remedies to improve their immune system or to treat cancer directly.

Potential Benefits of Homeopathy

A 2018 study looked at the feasibility of homeopathy to help control symptoms in an integrative cancer treatment program.

Of 124 patients, 75 percent found homeopathic remedies to have a beneficial effect.

Benefit was more commonly reported among women, those with breast cancer, and people coping with either chemotherapy-related peripheral neuropathy or hot flashes.

Side Effects and Safety of Homeopathic Medicine

Homeopathic remedies generally have a reasonable safety profile since only a small amount of an active substance is used in high dilution.

Individuals who are pregnant or receiving treatment for a serious medical condition should talk with their physicians before using these remedies, as well as any other form of alternative medical care.

The Danger of Homeopathic Medicine

It is extremely important to point out that homeopathic remedies do not replace the need for conventional medicine for most medical conditions.

For example, with regard to cancer treatment, there is no evidence that these substances have any effect whatsoever.

If homeopathic remedies are used instead of traditional treatments that have been found to be effective in well-designed clinical studies, these remedies have the potential to increase rather than improve pain and suffering.

While many of these treatments are unlikely to be detrimental when combined with conventional treatments, it is important to talk to your doctor about any and all homeopathic or nutritional supplements you wish to use.

We do know that some vitamin and mineral supplements may interfere with cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Contrast With Conventional Medicine

Homeopathic medicine differs from allopathic medicine (or mainstream, traditional, or conventional medicine) which uses agents (medicines, chemotherapy, surgery, etc.) that produce a different effect than the disease.

A relatively new approach in medicine has been using a combination of conventional therapies to treat a disease and alternative practices to help control symptoms.

This is now referred to as integrative medicine.

What Conventional Medicine Can Learn From Homeopathy

While the homeopathic remedies prescribed have not found to be helpful for any disease, practitioners do offer a service that is currently lacking in conventional medical care: time and listening.

A visit with a homeopathic provider may last for an hour or more, compared with the brief visits with many alllopathic physicians.

The opportunity to have someone listen to concerns in an empathic manner can't be understated.

And while any improvement in symptoms is often dismissed as simply the placebo effect we are learning that the placebo effect may actually have a physiological basis at times; with chemical changes such as a release of endorphins (the body's natural painkillers) and even brain scans demonstrating objective changes.

Homeopathic providers may also take more time to discuss healthy lifestyle practices.

Lynne Eldridge, MD

Physician, Award-Winning Author

Expertise

Cancer

Education

Stanford University, Bethel University, University of Minnesota Medical School

Highlights

Physician and international speaker on cancer, the environment, and nutrition

Award-winning author of "Avoiding Cancer One Day at a Time"

Passionate educator and advocate involved with various organizations and communities

If you have recently been diagnosed, are living with, or have someone close to you who has cancer, you have come to the right place. Having a basic understanding of your cancer, knowing some questions to ask, and gaining some tips on empowering yourself in your journey, will hopefully make this difficult time a bit easier to navigate."

https://www.verywellhealth.com/homeopathic-medicine-description-2249111

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Scale Deposits

Scale deposits are a typical indicator of hard water

Scale deposits from hardness buildup affects fixtures and appliances found throughout the entire home or business - for this reason, hardness is typically addressed with treatment of water for the whole house or building rather than just at a specific faucet

The Water Quality Association (WQA)

Hard water (or water hardness) is a common quality of water which contains dissolved compounds of calcium and magnesium and, sometimes, other divalent and trivalent metallic elements. 

The term hardness was originally applied to waters that were hard to wash in, referring to the soap wasting properties of hard water.

Hardness prevents soap from lathering by causing the development of an insoluble curdy precipitate in the water; hardness typically causes the buildup of hardness scale (such as seen in cooking pans).

Dissolved calcium and magnesium salts are primarily responsible for most scaling in pipes and water heaters and cause numerous problems in laundry, kitchen, and bath.

Hardness is usually expressed in grains per gallon (or ppm) as calcium carbonate equivalent.

What is Soft Water?

Soft water is defined by American National Standards NSF/ANSI 44 and NSF/ANSI 330 as water containing <1 grain of hardness per gallon (or <17.1 mg/L hardness).

Symptoms of Hard Water include:

·         Stiff, dingy laundry

·         Mineral deposits on dishes and glassware 

·         High soap usage & need for fabric softeners 

·         Extra work to remove soap curd on bathtubs & shower stalls 

·         High energy costs, possibly due to scale build-up in pipes and on appliances

·         Scale build up in sinks, tubs, faucets & appliances

Water treatment can improve hardness issues.

Scale deposits from hardness buildup affects fixtures and appliances found throughout the entire home or business.

For this reason, hardness is typically addressed with treatment of water for the whole house or building rather than just at a specific faucet.

Hardness minerals can be reduced in water for the whole house to make it “softer” by using one of the following means:

·         Chemical softening — lime softening, hot and cold; lime-soda softening

·         Membrane separation softening — Nano filtration

·         Cation exchange softening — inorganic, carbonaceous, or organic base exchangers

Click here for national data on hard water occurrence from the U.S. Geological Survey. 

The Water Quality Association (WQA) is a not-for-profit association for the residential commercial, and industrial water treatment industry. WQA represents more than 2,500 member companies around the globe. Our membership is comprised of equipment manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and distributors of water quality improvement products and services. 

WQA proudly serves as an educator of water treatment professionals, certifier of water treatment products, public information resource and voice of the water quality improvement industry.

https://www.wqa.org/learn-about-water/perceptible-issues/scale-deposits