📍 Good news! My original Instagram is back! Please follow my original account at https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ and also my backup account at https://www.instagram.com/longevitywithnat/. Today, I’m joined by Helen Christoni, a 20-year wellness veteran, ultramarathon runner, and Chief Business Officer at AquaTru. Helen’s passion for health began in her Greek upbringing, where homemade food and clean living were the norm, but it was her personal health crisis—severe osteoporosis and unexplained fractures—that awakened her to the cumulative impact of toxins in our modern environment, especially from something as fundamental as our water. Episode Timestamps: Welcome, guest intro, and curiosity about water quality ... 00:00:00 Cumulative low-dose exposures: why they matter ... 00:04:04 Boiling water concentrates contaminants ... 00:05:09 Shock at home water arsenic levels ... 00:06:44 Municipal water: successes, challenges, and infrastructure ... 00:09:10 Chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection trade-offs ... 00:11:03 Pipe metals, water safety misconceptions ... 00:17:20 Ranking water, air, and food for longevity ... 00:19:18 Arsenic, microplastics, and bottled vs tap ... 00:20:53 Reverse osmosis explained, filtration stages, and waste ... 00:23:44 RO vs carbon: what’s filtered, why certification matters ... 00:27:40 Dead water myths, remineralization, alkaline options ... 00:29:52 Environmental responsibility and water waste ... 00:33:36 Pitchers, faucet, fridge, and RO filter pros/cons ... 00:35:10 Filter choices for renters, families, and wells ... 00:37:39 Under-sink RO, water waste, and hard water tips ... 00:41:35 Filter replacement, performance, and cost ... 00:48:28 How to read performance data and avoid marketing hype ... 00:51:05 Shower filtration, absorption, and why it matters ... 00:53:06 Testing your own shower and water at home ... 00:58:19 Microplastics, fluoride, and science gaps ... 01:01:34 Learn more from Helen Christoni below: Website: https://aquatru.com/nat Our Amazing Sponsors: Collective - makes doctor-prescribed compounded GLP-1s more affordable, with medication starting at $59 a month at every dose, plus real-doctor messaging and licensed nutritionist support—without locked-in subscriptions or surprise price jumps. Start your 21-day free trial at collective.org/NAT Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced 10 by BIOptimizers - A comprehensive magnesium formula with 10 bioavailable forms, active vitamin B6, and ionic trace minerals designed to support sleep, relaxation, recovery, stress, and metabolic health. Head to bioptimizers.com/bionat and use code BIONAT for 15% off, exclusive bonuses, and free shipping on select orders. PW1 Grass-Fed Whey Protein by Puori - A clean, travel-friendly protein powder with 21 grams of protein, just five ingredients, and real Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, with every batch third-party tested against 200+ contaminants. Go to puori.com/NAT and use code NAT for 32% off when you start a subscription, plus a free $30 shaker. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Original Instagram Backup Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode