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WHY DO WE NEED DRINK? 02

02 Why am I dehydrated, even though
I drink plenty of water?

Your water can be What is wrong with my water source? 03

the most powerful healing ally, 03 Source to tap: the process
04 unknown medication in water
or a continual hidden cause 04 the hazards of bottled water
of your disease.
Read this free report to know why,
and what you can do about it.
05 What can I do to improve the
quality of my water?
healthy water on a budget 05
Growing up, many of us were taught to drink
lots of water. Water is supposed to be pure
and healthy, with a neutral pH. In theory this is
absolutely true, yet because most people use
water from modern water sources which tend
The good water checklist
06 living water
06
to strip away healing properties (and often add 07 alkaline water
unwanted nasties), most of the water we drink is 08 oxidation reduction potential
far from pure, healthy or pH neutral.

In this article I look at some of the issues with

our common water supplies, and suggest some
easy options for having healing water at home.
08 What happens when water
reaches my cells?
For those who wish to go deeper into the whys
and wherefores of water filtration systems (and
potentially become as devoted to them as I
have!) I’ll also include chapters on how hydration
How do alkaline filters work?
10 how should i choose a filter?
10
works, and what makes the crucial elements of
healing water so effective.

I have a strong preference for a particular water

filter above all others, but I believe it’s important
to be empowered by knowledge about your own
12 What are the criticisms of
water filters?
health, so ultimately I’d like this article to help
you reach your own conclusions about the vari-
ous products available to you.

Enjoy!
IN CONCLUTION! 13
02 WHY DO WE NEED DRINK? WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY WATER SOURCE? 03

WHY DO WE NEED DRINK? Before we go into methods for improving your

water quality, I think it’s important to understand
What is wrong with
You’re probably already aware that our bodies are
mostly water. We are born with 78% water by weight.
why the water that is readily available to us can
be so detrimental. my water source?
This percentage drops as we age to an average of
70% in young adults, and is never any less than 50%
(in geriatrics). Most cells within the body, with the ex-
ception of just a few, are 90% water. Even bone tissue
is 22% water! Here are just some examples of where
water is essential in the body:

1. Blood 10. Urine

2. Digestive secretions
3. Bile
4. Synovial fluid
5. 90% of cell interiors
6. Lymph
7. Lubricating fluids:
pericardium, pleura,
peritoneum
8. Gastric juice
9. Bicarbonate with
pancreatic enzymes
11. Cerebrospinal fluid
12. Vitreous humor
of eye
13. Perspiration
14. Fluid transport
channels of
peripheral nerves
15. Cartilage and disks
16. Mucous: Iungs and
vagina
17. Tears
5 Signs of Dehydration

SOURCE TO TAP Water Distribution

Tap water differs all around the world, but in These main types of fluoridation are industrial
truth it is unlikely you’ll ever turn on a tap and fill waste products. They are manufactured as a bi-
I drink plenty of water. your glass with totally pure water. product during phosphate fertiliser production,
and according to the Australian material safety

Why am I dehydrated? The journey of water usually (but not always;

see next section) begins at a dam or catchment
of some kind. From there it undergoes several
data sheet these types of fluoride are classed as
S7 dangerous poisons and class 8 corrosives.

“Chronic unintentional dehydration Chronic diseases are incredibly common in
today’s society, and virtually all of them can be
is the primary cause of pain and linked to cellular dehydration.
disease, including cancer,
Most of my clients tell me, “But I drink plenty
in the human body” of water.” In order to hydrate us and draw out
accumulated waste products, water needs to
– Dr F. Batmanghelidj penetrate our cells, but the fact of the matter
is that most of the water we drink won’t do
this. Why? Because when we drink anything
other than healing, alkaline, mineral-rich wa-
ter, it goes straight through us without even
glimpsing the cells in need. I’ll have a look at
the science behind this later on in the article.
processes to clear the water of impurities: coagu-
lation, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration.
Water is then usually subjected to a chemical
dosing. This is where chlorination, fluoridation
and pH correction occur.
A note on fluoride
Fluoridation processes vary from place to place;
some countries do not fluoridate at all, and
others that do may use different kinds of fluo-
ride. The variety used commonly in Australia is
sodium fluorosilicate in a 1:1million ratio. The
fluoride used in other countries can be sodium
fluoride, although fluorosilicic acid or sodium
fluorosilicate are now the most common across
the world.
Not only are these forms of fluoride considered a
toxic chemical in their pure form – there has also
been speculated evidence that these industrial
waste sources can be contaminated with small
residues of toxic heavy metals such as cadmium,
mercury and lead, and radioactive components
like radium and polonium. Although these con-
taminants are usually at government-accepted
levels, we can be sure that they are not enhanc-
ing your wellbeing!
All toxins that we take in will slowly accumulate
over time, and it goes without saying that all the
toxins we’re exposed to daily in modern life can
have serious long-term effects on our health.
04 WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY WATER SOURCE? WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF MY WATER? 05

What can I do As you can see, there is much more to supposedly safe water than
meets the eye, and many things to consider before recommend-
ing water as a pure, healthy drink. But in the end water is still vital
to improve to life; a drop as slight as 2% in your total body water can trigger
fatigue, memory loss, confusion and for a start. So if you want truly

my water healthy, healing water, you can’t drink from the tap. You can’t drink
from bottles. You can’t abstain!

quality? What can you do?

Contaminatd Water Bottled Water

ARE YOU CONSUMING BOTTLED WATER IS BAD SIMPLE TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTHY
SOMEONE ELSE’S FOR YOU AND BAD FOR WATER WHEN YOU ARE ON A BUDGET
MEDICATIONS THROUGH THE ENVIRONTMENT
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I believe the most compre-
YOUR WATER SUPPLY? hensive way to purify and
If you feel bottled water is the safer option, you alkalise your water is to use

Dams and catchments are not the only original

water sources. In some cases we use desalina-
tion, where the salt is removed from seawater;
and we also have recycled water, which comes
from our households. The former is costly and
not environmentally sound. The latter raises
some concern because filtration and chemical
processes will not necessarily remove phar-
maceuticals from the water. This creates an
may want to think again. Depending on the coun-
try of origin, some bottled water suppliers fill
their bottles straight from the tap, so you’re not
getting water from a fresh mountain spring at all!
Then there is the issue of the plastic bottle itself,
which is really problematic. Firstly, there is a lot
of energy and water wastage involved in making
a plastic bottle. Secondly, many plastic bottles
go to landfill, creating even more environmental
an in-home water system like
the Ultrastream which re-
moves contaminants as well
as alkalising and energising
your water. However, if you
are on a budget there are still
options available to increase
the benefits of your water.
Use a portable filter bottle.
These are cheaper than an
in-home system, efficient,
and ready to use at any water
source. My favourite portable
filter bottle is the fill2pure,
which uses quality filters and
stainless steel housing.
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Add a small amount of good
quality Himalayan salt, which
is the least heating and most
suitable salt for all body types.
Using Himalayan salt also
avoids the contaminants of
radiation and mercury, which

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increased risk of exposure to estrogens, anti-

depressants and other substances carried in
recycled tap water. oceanic salt.(If you’re surprised
It is well worth getting in contact with your water
supplier to find out exactly where your water
is coming from and what processes it has gone
through. Alternatively, just cut straight to the
safest choice; eliminate possible contaminants
and create your own healing water with quality
filtration systems like the Ultrastream.
waste.
Thirdly, soft reusable plastics can leach xe-
nooeeastrogens and other nasties into the water.
Evidence shows that these xenooeeastrogens
strongly imbalance the hormonal systems and
create huge challenges for our liver and detoxifi-
cation pathways.
Another argument against bottled water is pH
levels. More often than not, bottled water is
acidic, which increases disease-forming tenden-
cies in your body. I’d encourage you not to just
take my word for it but to perform your own
tests; I can confidently say that a simple home
pH test on your bottled water will likely have an
acidic result.
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can now be commonly found in
to find a health professional
Add an alkalising, pH-boosting Add organic alkaline minerals recommending salt at all, you
may want to read ‘Salt is Not
supplement to the water, such to your water, such as the trace
the Enemy’).
as alkasachets. mineral supplement Cellfood.
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Add some lemon or lime juice to your water. This can be great Add a pinch of ash from a fire.
because it is alkalising and rich in electrolytes, but please note that This will alkalise your water
if this is sustained as a regular practice, the natural acids in the with great minerals. Be care-
citrus may eventually start to corrode the teeth. Also, people with ful, though, to use ash from a
excessive stomach acidity, such as those suffering from heartburn recent fire, in which the wood
or stomach ulcers, should avoid drinking lemon or lime as a daily burned was not treated or oth-
practice. (Again, if you’re confused about why I would use acidic erwise chemical-containing.
fruits to alkalise the body, take a look at my article on alkaline and
acid forming foods).
06 THE GOOD WATER CHECKLIST THE GOOD WATER CHECKLIST 07

Three traits of healing water:

Emoto’s research shows the power of water to
hold onto energy. As our bodies are 80% water,
we can only imagine the long-term affect this

a checklist will have upon us. Water that has been pushed
through pipes with pressure often creates water
that is lifeless and very low in healing energy po-
I could go on forever about the different characteristics of healing tential, sometimes referred to as “dead water”.
water! But the three key aspects you want to look for are:
For our purposes here, the term “dead water”
can also refer to completely pure water, which is
devoid of live-giving minerals and energy. Unless
the water is filtered through minerals, there is no
life, no frequency, and no energy to the water. In
some cases it can actually do you harm and con-
tribute to mineral deficiencies. Usually reverse os-
mosis filters and distillers produce “dead water”.
Top (R-L); Negative Emotion Crystal, Positive Emotion
Crystal. Bottom (R-L); Sacred Spring Water Crystal, Mi-
crowave Affected Water Crystal.

WHY ALKALINE WATER?

12 13 14
IS IT ALIVE? IS IT ALKALINE?
(NEGATIVE) ORP RATING?
If you can create just one of these aspects in your water, it is
likely to significantly improve the length and quality of your
life. If you can add all three, you will notice a profound differ-
ence in full body vitality.
WHAT IS A LIVING WATER?
This isn’t to say your water should be able to get up and walk
around. With ‘living water’ I’m referring to the potential of water to
create life through its stored energy.
Compare a stagnant pond to a high mountain stream. They are
both H2O – but which one would feel better to drink or to swim in?
They feel different because of the energy which water conducts
and stores, and which is imparted to you on contact.
Professor Masaru Emoto has conducted abundant studies on the
energetic charge held in water, and how water is affected by the
conditions it is exposed to. His research is focused around expos-
ing water to different energy influences, then observing the vastly
different water crystals that are formed. Here are some examples
of different water crystals from his work.
Virtually every disease is created by, or thrives
DOES IT HAVE A GOOD in, an acidic environment. An acid state in the
body is caused not only by poor lifestyle, bad diet
and environmental toxins; our body’s natural
functions themselves aggravate it when our cells
secrete acidic waste.
A perfect example is gout, in which case the level
of uric acid build-up is too high for the kidneys to
process. The excess acid is then stored in the joints,
causing extreme pain. If a high acid state continues
inside the body, the kidneys and lungs become
overloaded, causing excess acid which then spreads
throughout the whole body. If the acid is not re-
moved, the cells start to drown in their own waste
products, causing pain and disease.
Drinking sufficient amounts of alkaline water is
the most powerful way to enhance detoxifica-
tion, and neutralise the negative effect of your
body’s acid waste products.
To give ourselves credit, our bodies have amaz-
ing corrective systems. If blood pH seems in
danger of becoming imbalanced, our body reacts
quickly to buffer it and maintain its normal state.
This is because if blood pH balance is disturbed,
proteins are denatured, enzymes lose their func-
tion and we die. This process of maintaining bal-
ance is called homeostasis.
“If someone was to ask me what
was the one thing I can do to have
better health, the answer would
be very simple - start drinking
alkaline ionised water.”
- Dr Robert Young,
PhD and best- selling author of The pH Miracle
Unfortunately, if the body is reverting to these
methods too often, there’s a cost. To re-establish
correct pH the body uses sodium bicarbonate, or
potassium bicarbonate which, in turn, disrupts
minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potas-
sium. This directly contributes to loss of bone
density, and to tooth decay and cellular aging.
Preliminary symptoms that your system may be
running too acidic can include muscle and joint
pain, fatigue, headaches, indigestion, excessive
mucous, and dry skin and hair.
If we keep our bodies in the preferred slightly
alkaline state we can prevent many, if not all
diseases, and slow the aging process.
08 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WATER REACHES MY CELLS
WHY IS OXYDATION
REDUCTION POTENTIAL
(ORP) IMPORTANT?
Oxidation Reduction Potential comes down to
basic chemistry. All atoms, ions and molecules
have the potential to gain and lose electrons.
When a substance is positively charged it loses
its electrons, which contributes to deterioration,
shortening the lifespan of the subject. This pro-
cess is known as oxidation, and is what happens
to metals when they rust.
When electrons are gained (negatively charged),
this lengthens the subject’s lifespan and helps
to protect it from other positively-charged sub-
stances. This is called reduction and you can
think of it as being like when metal is protected
by negatively-charged oil, so that only the oil oxi-
dises, and the life of the metal is prolonged.
What happens when
the water I drink
reaches my cells?
Water Concentration in Cells
The goal is to have your water negatively
charged so that when it enters the body, it
can reduce oxidation, decrease the free radical
effect, and slow the aging process. Oxidation
Reduction Potential is just that – an indicator of
how effective your water will be in countering
oxidation.
All this talk of positive and negative charges can
be confusing, but the main thing to remember
is that you want a negative ORP. For example,
-200 is more effective than -100 or +200.
Negatively-charged water is the way to ensure
the penetration of water into the cells.
Back at the beginning of this article I looked at
how water can fail to hydrate you, no matter how
much you drink, because it isn’t penetrating your
cells. Let’s go a little further into the details here
so you’re clear on how this all works.
The water we drink needs to be balanced with
our own chemistry if we want it to permeate
each cell rather than just sliding around it (which
causes fluid retention, fatigue and bloating).
Sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium all
have roles in cellular hydration. Water content in a
cell is controlled by osmosis, where water leaves
the cell if the concentration of a particular solute
(most commonly sodium) is higher on the outside
of the cell membrane than on the inside – this is
what’s known as a hypertonic environment.
If the solute concentration is higher inside the cell
than outside it, water will enter the cell, in what
is called a hypotonic environment. If the solute
concentration is the same on both sides of the
membrane (inside and outside of the cell), the net
water movement that is forced by osmosis is zero,
thus water moves out of the cell at the same rate
as it enters it. The cell is now isotonic to its envi-
ronment and water can easily hydrate the cell.
Alkaline Water : Alkaline water is attracted into cells by
positively charged aquoporins.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WATER REACHES MY CELLS 09
Fully hydrating water must obey the osmotic
rules of chemistry; otherwise your body is using
excess energy to balance the equation, which
eventually leads to more serious conditions.
So how do we create the isotonic state? Our cells
contain proteins called aquaporins, which are
specifically designed to channel water. Aqua-
porins are positively charged, and so they repel
positively charged substances from the cell, but
allow negatively charged ones to pass through.
As I mentioned, alkaline water is negatively
charged, which means the aquaporins in your
cells will allow it to penetrate and hydrate them –
unlike the water you might be pouring from your
kitchen tap, which is probably acidic and there-
fore positively charged. Drinking alkalised water
which passes freely through cells helps create an
isotonic environment, and well-hydrated cells.
Acidic Water : Acidic water is blocked from entering
cells by positively charged aquoporins.
10 HOW DO ALKALINE FILTERS WORK? HOW DO ALKALIN FILTERS WORK? 11

How does an alkaline water

filter work?
Machines like the Ultrastream
produce alkaline water from
tap water by the process of
electrolysis, adding an electri-
cal charge to the minerals in the
water. The machines separate
the water into acidic and alka-
line channels. The alkaline wa-
ter has concentrated calcium,
potassium, and magnesium
Note that distilled water
shouldn’t be used with a filter
as it does not contain minerals.
HOW DO I CHOOSE A
GOOD WATER FILTER?
There are five major types of water filters on the market and to my IONISERS
mind, there is one that stands out above the rest. It’s extremely
difficult to fine unbiased information about these on the internet, Firstly, these cleanse the water
so here’s a look at my evaluation of type, which will hopefully help of common contaminants with-
you to decide which kind is best for you. out affecting mineral content,
which is ideal. They then pass
a very specific, low voltage
electric current through the
water, which causes the soluble
minerals in it to be attracted
to either a positive ‘pole’ or a
negative ‘pole’, depending on
their own valency or electrical
energy signature. When this
happens, the water separates
into alkaline and acid streams.
R.O Membrane
Pre Filter
REVERSE OSMOSIS SEDIMENTATION LAYER
FILTERS
In this process, water is forced
to pass through a semi-perme- Pros: These use no power, just
able membrane which blocks natural rock layers. They’re also
most dissolved or suspended alkalising, and are a cost-effec-
contaminants. tive alternative to ionisers.
Pros: This is the strongest Cons: none!
water filtration for common
chemicals.
Cons: This involves a massive
wastage of water, and also
strips away healthy minerals.

Although they have a lot going

DISTILLERS
Technically these are not filters.
Distillers boil the water, and the
steam created is condensed
and drips out as clean water,
leaving the contaminants be-
hind.
Pros: Distilling gets rid of all
bacteria, and there is no water
wastage.
Cons: This process removes the
good with the bad, creating a
need to filter the water through
carbon to re-energise it. Distill-
ing is also a very slow process,
plus residue builds up quickly
and can be hard to clean.
JUG FILTERS
Most water filters physically
block or entrap debris by using
a cartridge containing filtration
media.
Pros: Jug filters are inexpensive.
They reduce chlorine, heavy
metals, lime scale and other
impurities.
Cons: They do not filter out
pathogens or fluoride, and do
not alkalise water.
for them, I don’t recommend
electrically-powered ionisers.
They have been found to de-
crease in ORP over time, they
have high running costs, be-
ing powered by electricity. The
electrical and AC vibes can also
interfere with water memory.
Pros: Ionisers alkalise and en-
ergise water. They don’t waste
water; the excreted acid water
can be used around the home
as a safe alternative to cleaning
products.
Cons: These can be expensive,
and there are some very poor
quality filters on the market.
Unfortunately they also rely on
electricity.
12 WHAT ARE THE CRITICISMS OF WATER FILTERS?
I think it’s important to address
some of the concerns raised
about filters, alkalisers and
ionisers which you’re bound to
come across in the course of
your own research.
These arguments are mainly to
do with three issues: conduc-
tivity, safety, and plausibility
with stomach acid. Some of the
points raised in these areas
are valid for specific machines,
however are not true of the
quality systems on the market.
As with everything we invest
in, there are good quality and
poor quality products on the
market, and it’s a shame to
CONDUCTIVITY
It has been said that pure
water cannot be ionised due to
the lack of minerals, which is
true. But then, who has access
to “pure water”, i.e. straight
hydrogen and oxygen? Reverse
osmosis and distillation are the
only ways to achieve this min-
eral-stripped water. Water from
a stream or from a tap contains
minerals. We need minerals in
our water because they are es-
sential in aiding the basic func-
tions of the human body. They
help to control bone growth,
regulate fluids, normalize nerve
and muscle functions, support
metabolism, grow connective
tissues, and much more.
The case
against
filters
draw conclusions about the
good quality products based on
poor research and bad experi-
ences with lesser products.
Let’s look at each of the argu-
ments commonly made against
filters:
STOMACH ACID
The cells in our stomach wall
must produce hydrochloric
acid on an instantly-as-needed
basis. The ingredients in the
stomach cell that make hydro-
chloric acid (HCl) are carbon
dioxide (CO2), water (H20),
and sodium chloride (NaCl) or
potassium chloride (KCLl).
The by-product of hydrochloric
acid creation is sodium bicar-
bonate or potassium bicar-
bonate, which goes into the
blood stream. These bicarbo-
nates are our alkaline buffers
which neutralise excess acids in
the blood. They dissolve solid
acidic wastes into liquid form.
Alkaline or acid produced by
the body must have an equal
and opposite acid or alkaline
produced by the body; there-
fore, there is no net gain. How-
ever, alkalinity supplied from
outside the body, like drinking
alkaline water, results in a net
gain of alkalinity in our body.
Balance Between Acid and Alka-
line in Our Body
TOXICITY
It seems obvious that a good
filtration system is a non-toxic
one. I just want to note that the
metal used to make the ionis-
ing plates in all good quality
Ionisers is titanium, which does
not leach. Remember, this is
IN SUMMARY
the substance of choice for
medical purposes, commonly
used in joint replacements and The most important thing to understand is that
surgical tools. healing water has two crucial aspects: it is free
of toxins, and is cleansing and nourishing on a
cellular level. It cleanses and nourishes by being
alkalising, ionised and mildly mineralised. This
occurs in nature as water passes through stone
which filters, remineralises and fully vitalises
the water’s energy potential. If your water sup-
ply does not have these qualities by mimicking
nature (and there’s a very high chance it doesn’t),
then it is ineffective at best – and, at worst, could
be severely compromising your health.
After years of researching healing water filters,
my absolute preference is for the type that mim-
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without too much hassle or prohibitive running
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