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An increased intake of healthy water will greatly enhance
digestion, nutrient absorption, skin hydration, detoxification
and virtually every aspect of better health!
So many common ailments and illnesses can be prevented and
possibly even cured with an increased intake of healthy water.
Headaches, hypertension, back pain, arthritis, ulcers, asthma, morning
sickness and fatigue can all benefit and in many cases be prevented
by regulating the body‘s natural fluid levels. Recently
there has been a dramatic swing in medical theory and a long
overdue realization about "healing."
Recent studies have confirmed that many
of the medications our society has become dependent on, primarily
antibiotics and pain relievers, often do more harm than
good. Antibiotics can be extremely damaging to the liver and
have an adverse effect on our natural immune system. The more
often we turn to synthetic medicines to overcome infections, the
weaker our natural defenses become and the more likely we are
to have repeated incidences of infection. An increased intake
of water and the proper immune enhancing nutrients, combined
with a little patience and common sense are by far the best
defense against most infections. Allowing our body to overcome
minor infections with fever, fluids and rest increases
our natural resistance and makes us less susceptible to these
intruders in the future. Truly the best offense is a good "defense."
Pain medications and analgesic medicines also work in
contrast to the way our body heals itself. In a very informative book
called "Your Body‘s Many Cries For Water" (very
highly recommended), studies by medical experts explain
how most of the pain sensations we experience are the result
of moderate or acute dehydration.
Headaches... Our brain is over 75% water and when it detects
a shortage of available fluids it implements a water rationing
process by producing histamines, causing pain and fatigue.
This natural process is meant to slow us down and conserve water.
Histamines are released as a warning signal that something is
wrong. When we take antihistamines or analgesic medicines like
acetaminophen or ibuprofen we simply turn off the signal and
often allow the problem to progress. Two cups of water and a
20 minute break will overcome most common headaches.
Back pain is often the result of a deficiency in body fluid levels.
The discs in our back are really little hydraulic shock absorbers.
These discs are made up of an outer shell, filled with
fluid, primarily water. A properly hydrated disk creates
a cushion that absorbs the shock of physical activity and supports
the weight of the upper body. These discs are self hydrating
as long as there are adequate fluid levels and regular movement.
Movement that compresses and releases pressure on the disc creates
a suction that allows water to be pulled inside the disc, keeping
it fully hydrated. When a disc is fully hydrated, the shell
of the disc supports 25% of the weight load and the fluid supports
75%. When these discs become dehydrated, the shell has
to support a larger portion of the load causing pain, swelling
and can possibly lead to more serious problems.
Passive activities like standing or sitting at a desk without
regular movement, allow constant pressure on the discs
which slowly forces water out. Without sufficient fluid levels, the
pressure on the disc increases and results in pain and stiffness.
Simply by maintaining a constant and adequate intake of water
combined with regular movement such as bending forward and backwards
with your head and upper body allowing the discs to hydrate, you
can prevent and stop most minor back and neck pain. Try it, you‘ll
be amazed how easy and effective these natural solutions are.
Hypertension is very often a result of the body adjusting to
blood volume loss. The most common cause of lower blood volume
is dehydration. Since our blood is more than 83% water its total
volume is heavily affected by the level of available water in
our body. When the body detects a loss of blood volume, it
closes off less active capillary beds in order to maintain proper
blood flow to the more active areas. These vessel closings cause
a rise in tension inside the muscle mass which we‘ve come
to know as "hypertension." More water allows proper
blood volumes and less tension.
Arthritis pain and stiffness is now understood to be initially
a result of increased friction and swelling in the bone joints.
Water is what our body uses to lubricate these joints. When our
water levels are reduced there is increased friction between
the cartilage surfaces resulting in swelling, stiffness
and pain. The movement of the joints causes a suction that pulls
water from the bone marrow to the joint cavity if there is available
water. An increased intake of water and gentle rhythmic movements
of the joints can ease, and in many cases, overcome
minor arthritic pain. A more detailed explanation of this natural
treatment can be studied in "The Body‘s Many Cries
For Water" or a recent publication by three very highly
respected medical doctors called "The Water We Drink."
Asthma, which affects over 12 million children in North
America alone and causes the deaths of several thousand each
year, is a direct result of increased histamine production.
Dehydration initiates exaggerated histamine production as a water
regulating control. It is well known that asthmatics have excessive
levels of histamines in their lung tissue causing constriction
of the bronchial passages and increased mucus build up. Water
is used in the lungs to keep the tissue moist, but each
time we exhale, we expel moisture from our lungs. Under
normal hydrated conditions the moisture is rapidly replaced.
If we are in a dehydrated state then the tissue inside the lungs
begins to coat with mucus to prevent drying. It has been demonstrated
in many animal studies that an increase in water intake will
reduce histamine levels and over a 2 to 3 week period restore
normal hydration to lung tissue and reduce mucus build up. Once
this occurs, the bronchial passages begin to open and normal
breathing is restored. The same histamine related effects apply
to allergies, and again, significant benefits can
result from an increased intake of healthy water.
Morning sickness, something thought
of as normal, is a direct result of dehydration. The
fetus lives in a world of water which the body prioritizes
above all other needs. Throughout the night, which is
the longest period without water intake, the uterus draws
water from the mothers system to maintain its internal fluid
levels and those of the fetus. In the morning the mother awakens
in a state of dehydration, nausea, and fatigue, hence
the term "morning sickness."
A common hang-over produces the same
symptoms and has essentially the same cause, dehydration...
only with a much less noble purpose. Alcohol is a very strong
diuretic and causes the body to excrete water, often
leading to advanced dehydration. Both of these common ailments
can be prevented by drinking plenty of water before and throughout
the night.
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While water is not an absolute cure-all, we must recognize
it as the base and primary ingredient to every preventive and
healing process inside our body. We are truly a magnificent creation
capable of preventing and curing even the worst of disease and
illness. Understanding how our body works is the first step towards
achieving optimum health. Once we have this understanding, our
actions begin to work in harmony with our body‘s natural
instincts, creating the perfect internal environment."
- Charles Strand, Water Quality Specialist/ Editor
"If you‘re looking for the
best water on Earth, you came to the right place!"
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