It’s Not Just Water!

BY MICHAEL GEYER

As we gaze upon some of the most beautifully designed pools around the nation, what is it that makes them so breathtaking? Is it the rare rocks or stones shipped in from a remote beach on a beautiful island in the middle of the Pacific? Could it be the exotic design and features that keep you mesmerized for hours on end? Maybe it’s the very substance that dances on the surface of these great structures with which we become so intrigued. I would like to say it’s a combination of both. The experience wouldn’t be the same without one or the other.

We are all often so mesmerized by these structures that we fail to truly understand what lies within the water itself. Would you think that even for the slightest moment anyone would ever dare to drink their pool water, feed it to their plants, or use it to care for a vegetable garden? Not a chance! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what will happen.

There are more chemicals in that so-called swimming pool in the backyard than you can shake a stick at. Chlorine, salt, acid, algaecide, clarifiers, metals, stabilizers, and who knows what else! It’s the greatest experience ever until we emerge from the pool on a hot, sunny afternoon, sunburned and smelling like a chlorine tablet. Then, for the next week we watch as our family’s skin peels as we apply layer upon layer of aloe or lotion to aid in the healing process. Days and weeks go by until we have finally finished the process of shedding our skin like some sort of reptile and then... we’re ready to start again!

But what if we didn’t have to deal with many of these issues at all? What if we were able to use our pool to feed our surrounding vegetation safely? What if we used the pool all day on that hot sunny afternoon and didn’t end up with a sunburn or smell like a chlorine tablet upon getting out?

Over the last eight years, Exceptional Water Systems has developed and tested a system that has presented us with truly amazing results and has been able to create some of the greatest water quality we have ever experienced! This system, called Aqua Fuzion, utilizes pure oxygen and ozone and diffuses them into the water to provide one of the strongest natural disinfectants and oxidizers available. The diffused oxygen is capable of staying in the water for days and weeks at a time. With this extra oxygen present in the water, it provides the softest water feeling you’ve ever experienced. Oxygen itself is used in hospitals and medical centers all over the world for healing in many ways. When added to water, it offers a whole new level of quality to many that are sensitive to the normal swimming pool treatment process.

To balance the pH, we utilize carbon dioxide, which is the forth most abundant gas in the world. It is highly efficient and doesn’t leave any harmful byproducts in the water. As an added benefit, it also helps keep the water alkaline. We utilize all of these elements because they are purely natural!

Exceptional Water Systems is dedicated to providing the healthiest swimming environment possible. We seek to provide a clean, safe, and healthy water environment for all. Once you’ve had the opportunity to experience the Exceptional Water difference, you’ll realize that there’s just no comparison. At Exceptional Water Systems, we provide healthy water for humanity.

If you would like to learn more about our systems, please visit our website at www.exwsystems.com or call (480) 694-4709

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18 Wiki Woman

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

22 Pregnancy and Oral Health

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STYLE

24 Beyond Skin Deep

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SAVOR

44 Recipes

Dolce Vita’s Caponata Salad + Wildflower’s Avocado Toast

46 Wild Arizona

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TRAVEL

50 Beautiful Italy Beyond Green’s Borgo Pignano and Casa di Langa

DESIGN

54 ReFashioned Art

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TECHNOLOGY

58 The Future of FemTech

The empowering products designed to move women’s healthcare forward

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the March issue! We’re thrilled to be celebrating Women’s History Month along with all of you and are honored to highlight some phenomenal women inside these pages. From money mentors and pioneers in FemTech, to a host of truly fabulous females who dedicate their lives to uplifting other women, their inspiring stories are standouts in our book.

And while we should be so grateful to have incredible women in our lives every day, make sure to take the time to recognize the amazing women in your life on International Women’s Day on March 8. Additionally, I want to thank our loyal readers and advertisers who continue to show support and love for our content each and every month. Your calls into the office and your comments and questions on social media are always appreciated. Thank you for being a part of our Green Living community and supporting the businesses and people that we feature within these pages. We are humbled and grateful for your support and the love you show for our work.

Contributors

Dr. Lang received her Doctor of Dental Medicine, DMD, in 2010 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She then completed additional training in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency. After residency, Dr. Lang fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a dentist in California. She moved to San Diego in 2011 for the beautiful beaches and idyllic weather. She is passionate about helping others look and feel their best. Dr Lang’s hobbies include volunteering, working out, yoga, and enjoying sunny San Diego.

Eco-consciously yours,

Dorie Morales Publisher

Angela Fairhurst is a non-fiction television producer and travel journalist whose work has been featured in Matador Network, Southern California Life Magazine, Gio Journal, and on her own site, Jaunt TV — which includes a bevy of exciting videos. She has a knack for writing about luxury hotels and luxury hotel bathrooms, but is well-versed in living green, from the jungles of Costa Rica to wine tasting in the land Down Under. Follow her on Instagram @jaunttv.