Why Purified Water and Distilled Water are Bad For You?
by Zoltan P. Rona MD, MSc
During nearly 19 years of clinical practice I have had the opportunity to observe the health effects of drinking different types of water. Most of you would agree that drinking unfiltered tap water could be hazardous to your health because of things like parasites, chlorine, fluoride and dioxins.
Many health fanatics, however, are often surprised to hear me say that drinking distilled water or purified water on a regular, daily basis is potentially dangerous. Paavo Airola wrote about the dangers of purified water in the 1970’s when it first became a fad with the health food crowd.
Distillation is the process in which water is boiled, evaporated and the vapor condensed. Reverse osmosis or purified water is free of dissolved minerals and, because of this, has the special property of being able to actively absorb toxic substances from the body and eliminate them.
Studies validate the benefits of drinking purified water when one is seeking to cleanse or detoxify the system for short periods of time (a few weeks at a time). Fasting using purified water can be dangerous because of the rapid loss of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) and trace minerals like magnesium, deficiencies of which can cause heart beat irregularities and high blood pressure. Cooking foods in distilled water pulls the minerals out of them and lowers their nutrient value.
Purified water is an active absorber and when it comes into contact with air, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making it acidic. The more purified water a person drinks, the higher the body acidity becomes.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Purified” water, being essentially mineral-free, is very aggressive, in that it tends to dissolve substances with which it is in contact. Notably, carbon dioxide from the air is rapidly absorbed, making the water acidic and even more aggressive. Many metals are dissolved by distilled water.
The most toxic commercial beverages that people consume (i.e. cola beverages and other soft drinks) are made from purified water. Studies have consistently shown that heavy consumers of soft drinks (with or without sugar) spill huge amounts of calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals into the urine.
The more mineral loss, the greater the risk for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, coronary artery disease, and a long list of degenerative diseases generally associated with premature aging.
A growing number of health care practitioners and scientists from around the world have been advocating the theory that aging and disease is the direct result of the accumulation of acid waste products in the body.
There is a great deal of scientific documentation that supports such a theory. A poor diet may be partially to blame for the waste accumulation. Meats, sugar, white flour products, fried foods, soft drinks, processed foods, alcohol, dairy products and other junk foods cause the body to become more acidic. Stress, whether mental or physical can lead to acid deposits in the body.
There is a correlation between the consumption of soft water (purified water is extremely soft) and the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Cells, tissues and organs do not like to be dipped in acid and will do anything to buffer this acidity including the removal of minerals from the skeleton and the manufacture of bicarbonate in the blood.
The longer one drinks distilled water, the more likely the development of mineral deficiencies and an acid state. I have done well over 3000 mineral evaluations using a combination of blood, urine and hair tests in my practice. Almost without exception, people who consume purified water exclusively, eventually develop multiple mineral deficiencies.
Those who supplement their purified or distilled water intake with trace minerals are not as deficient but still not as adequately nourished in minerals as their non-purified water drinking counterparts even after several years of mineral supplementation.
Purified water tends to be acidic and can only be recommended as a way of drawing poisons out of the body. Once this is accomplished, the continued drinking of purified water is a bad idea.
Alkaline ionized Water is the best possible drinking water. Disease and early death is more likely to be seen with the long term drinking of purified or distilled water. Avoid it except in special circumstances.
Bottled Water is NOT the Answer for Good Health- David Cooley, Certified Health Coach Body Mind Nutritionist, Health Author, The Eden Connection
I used to drink tons of bottled water. But the one thing that always baffled me in my study of health and nutrition was the discrepancy among health professionals regarding which water was the healthiest to drink.
I understand the importance of water, since the body is comprised of 70% water and without drinking proper amounts of water to achieve the necessary hydration, numerous functions in the body are diminished.
I always made sure that I was drinking adequate amounts of water and drank a lot of bottled water for years. Upon discovering that not only was the bottled water I was drinking void of minerals, it was also highly acidic. I knew I needed to make a change, since excess acidity and acidic waste is highly toxic to the human body.
In addition to the acidity issue, many reports state that bottled water contains contaminants. Not only is the source of the water often questionable, but the leaching of the chemical called bisphenol A, or BPA from the plastic bottle into the water is also a major concern.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), bottled water may contain small amounts of fungal and bacterial contaminants.
The EPA has strict guidelines for safety, in regards to tap water, but bottled water is regulated by the FDA as a food product. Though bottled water companies have to test their products, the overseeing of the results is not strictly enforced.
Though a person can filter and bottle tap water, I also discovered that a good filtering system doesn’t necessarily mean it adds any additional benefits to the water.
When I first learned of alkaline antioxidant water, years of confusion became clear. I now have a water device that not only filters contaminants, but produces water with a different composition: one that is super hydrating, high in antioxidant level, provides more energy and oxygen, as well as it being alkaline.
In addition, I was able to replace bottled water, and at the same time, begin reducing and removing acidic waste from my body. It was the answer to what was missing in my personal lifestyle health habits.
In having alkaline antioxidant water at my fingertips, I now use a reusable, BPA-free water bottle to take the water with me during my day.
Health Benefits of Alkaline Antioxidant Water: Marianne W. Rosen, M.D.
Dr. Rosen is a board certified dermatologist who has been in private practice in Charleston, South Carolina for over 20 years
I became interested in alkaline antioxidant water as a possible alternative treatment for patients with severe skin disorders. Many of these patients are being placed on highly toxic or immunosuppressive medications to control their diseases. The use of this water is considered a medical treatment in Japan for many skin and other disorders. What could be safer than just changing one’s water?
Harmful facts about drinking water:
• Tap water is becoming more and more contaminated and is full of added and possibly harmful chemicals such as chlorine.
• Most bottled water is very acidic and is packaged in plastic which not only leaches into the water, but is threatening our environment.
• Reverse osmosis and distilled water have no minerals which can lead to multiple mineral deficiencies. Also these waters readily become acidic.
• Other types of water filters can also make the water more acidic. (Such as refrigerator filters, etc.)
In my opinion all of these waters may actually be harmful for us. I believe alkaline antioxidant water is the best water one can drink. The healthiest state for our bodies is to be slightly alkaline. Cancer, which now has a lifetime risk of almost 1 in 2 individuals, thrives when the body is more acidic but does not thrive when the body is more alkaline.
Alkaline Antioxidant Water has been in use in Japan for over 50 years. Research has shown it to provide some incredible health benefits, and in Japan it is considered to be a medical treatment for many disorders. Water ionizers, the in-home devices that produces Alkaline Antioxidant Water, are not only found in Japanese hospitals and clinics, but also in many private homes. This may contribute to Japan’s rank as #1 in the world for healthy life expectancy designated by the World Health Organization.
In the U.S. we are just beginning to hear about water ionizers, and fortunately there are some highly acclaimed physicians who are now recommending Alkaline Antioxidant Water. They include Dr. Susan Lark, at Stanford University School of Medicine, who is considered one of the foremost authorities in preventive medicine and clinical nutrition, and also Dr. Hiromi Shinya at Beth Israel Medical Center who is considered to be one of the top gastroenterologists in the world.
So what exactly is Alkaline Antioxidant Water? This is tap water run through a device called a Water Ionizer which does the following
• It filters the water to remove lead, chlorine, and other contaminants.
• It then ionizes the water, which makes it very alkaline, and gives it powerful antioxidant properties
• Lastly, it structures or micro-clusters the water, which aids in its ability to better hydrate us.
It is Clean Water. We all know that our tap water is becoming more and more contaminated and is full of added chemicals including chlorine. To avoid this, many people turned to bottled water thinking it was a healthier choice. But a recent large study by the Natural Resource Defense Council found that, overall, bottled water is NO better than tap water, with over 25% of the brands having contaminants above the accepted standards. Also, there is the problem of the tons of plastic bottles accumulating on our planet, as well as the toxic chemicals that leach from the plastic into the bottled water.
It Helps Our Bodies Become More Alkaline. Research shows that the healthiest state for the body is to be slightly alkaline, but almost all the water we have to choose from is highly acidic, as are sports drinks. So, if one is drinking a lot of acidic water, it is difficult to get the body more alkaline. Another advantage of drinking alkaline antioxidant water is that it is a much easier way to get our bodies more alkaline than trying to do this by diet alone. An alkaline diet requires giving up coffee, tea, sodas, sugar, dairy, meat, alcohol, and more, which most
people are not willing to do. One may actually decrease his lifetime risk of getting cancer by becoming less acidic.
It Acts as a Powerful Antioxidant. Free radicals underlie not only many disease processes, but also the aging process. Probably the most important advantage of alkaline antioxidant water is its ability to scavenge free radicals. The health benefits of antioxidants, such as green tea, are due to their ability to scavenge free radicals, but this water can be anywhere from 3 to 10 times more powerful than green tea at doing this (as measured by an ORP meter). This load of electrons from the water ionizer’s electrolysis process can actually help our bodies heal themselves. This is one of the reasons why alkaline antioxidant water is considered a medical treatment in Japan.
It Improves Hydration. The last advantage is alkaline antioxidant water’s ability to better hydrate us, which also helps flush out toxins. Its micro-clustered structure aids in superior absorption of the water from the stomach and into the cells. Athletes know that when they are poorly hydrated they get more muscle cramps and their energy and endurance is lower. But according to Dr. F. Batmanghelidj (who has extensively studied the relationship of hydration to disease) better hydration can improve many chronic conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, asthma, kidney stones, obesity, and migraines. The body loses about six to ten glasses of water per day just to carry out its normal functioning. Most of us are probably chronically dehydrated due to not replacing this water. It is recommended that we strive to drink anywhere from ½ to our full body weight in ounces per day. Example: A person who weighs 120 pounds should drink between 60 and 120 ounces of water per day. Also, when you increase your water intake substantially, you should increase your salt intake as well - not sodium intake, but natural sea salt, which is 97% minerals and has much less sodium than table salt.
Weight Loss. If you are looking to lose weight, recent research published in the Journal of Circulation shows that within 5 minutes of drinking 8 to 16oz. of water, a “fat burning enzyme” is activated for more than 90 minutes. So, drinking a glass of water every 90 minutes will keep this enzyme activated all day, thereby helping our weight loss efforts. But keep in mind the importance of not drinking contaminated or acidic water.
The bottom line is, water is not just water; and in my opinion Alkaline Antioxidant Water is highly superior to all other drinking waters. It is clean alkaline mineral water, that you can make yourself in your home with a device called a Water Ionizer. The water assists your body in achieving its optimal health.
Leg Pain, Acid Reflux, Migraine Headaches, Hormone Replacement Therapy
Diane, NC - My class reunion changed my life and my health forever!
I was suffering from severe pain in my legs and I was told by a neurosurgeon that back surgery was my only hope for relief.
Acid reflux was another ailment that I suffered with constantly. My doctor told me that I would have to take the “purple pill” for the rest of my life because of severe esophageal erosion. I also took a migraine medication for severe headache problems. I had constant headaches that were debilitating. Needless to say, I was a mess! I felt bad most of the time and I had no energy.
Before the reunion, I talked to a friend and classmate and he asked me to try Alkaline Antioxidant Water. I thought; what do I have to lose. Thinking “water is water” just like most people do, I tried the water, and wow, am I glad I did!
I went to the reunion and I was standing for hours that evening socializing with no leg pain. Usually, I could not stand or walk for 30 minutes without severe pain. I could not believe it.
I had to have this water! I bought my Water Ionizer and begin daily drinking the water. In a few months, I have come off all my medications. No leg pain, no acid reflux and no headaches. I even got off my hormone replacement medication and I don’t have hot flashes! I feel great now, I have my energy and my good health back!
Stage 4 Throat Cancer Bill, TX - November 30, 2008, I was told that I had stage 4 throat cancer with three months to live. It was as if someone had hit me between the eyes with a 2x4.
I began the heavy duty chemo treatment in January, 2009, and was sick from the onset. The anti-nausea medicine made me so sleepy I couldn't function. I developed severe mouth sores, and my hair and beard fell out. I was terribly fatigued, food had no taste, and I lost over 60 pounds. I was being fed nutrients and liquids through an IV port.
After massive doses of chemotherapy and radiation, my medical treatment was completed in May 2009. The doctor’s told me that they were pleased that the “walnut size” cancer in the base of my throat had not grown anymore, but with nothing left they could do, sent me home to die.
I am a fighter and I believe in God's miracles and natural healing. I used prayer and searched for natural healing products. God told me, through a dear friend, to change my weapons. He introduced me to Alkaline Antioxidant Water.
In May, 2009, I purchased my Water Ionizer; the missing piece to the natural healing puzzle that I was looking for.
I was also introduced to Dr. Hiromi Shinya, who made the statement in his book, The EzymeFactor,“None of my patients have had to face cancer again.” His recommendations included a change in diet and drinking Alkaline Antioxidant Water.
Within 48-hours after drinking the 9.5 pH Alkaline Antioxidant Water, my mouth sores were gone, and for the first time in 5 months, I began to eat and drink without using my feeding tube and water port.
The doctors were in awe of my progress. The “big day” was December 30, 2009, when my oncologist called about my biopsy report. The lab result was absolutely astonishing; the three biopsies showed NO CANCER. The tumor necrosis was 100%!
Change your water..Change your Life
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