Understanding carbonation, RO vs distilled water, & creative ways to deal with acidity - Ep. 269

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On Today's Show:
Todd and James join me on this frigid winter day to tackle your questions! Below are timestamps for the episode.

00:00:00 - 00:10:50 Sponsors and Small Talk
00:10:51 - 00:15:05 Listener Feedback
00:15:06 - 00:22:07 Will Carbonation Levels Increase...?
00:22:08 - 00:30:20 RO Water vs Distilled Water
00:30:21 - 00:45:02 Mint Tums to Solve Acidity?

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