Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

November 17, 2001

Why I drink distilled water

http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/drinkdistilled.html

Why I Drink Distilled Water

By Dr. Clifford C. Dennison, Ed. D.

Pure Distilled Water...

Helps transports substances in my body

As one of the greatest solvents known, water helps prepare substances for

transport across cell membranes and/or distribution through our bodies by

way of blood and lymph. This function of water in our bodies is impaired

when the water is filled with contaminants that interfere with its ability

to dissolve bodily substances efficiently.

Helps my body chemistry regulated and function properly

Metabolic activities depend upon enzymes, coenzymes, trace minerals and

other substances which are present in minute quantities.

Contaminants and toxic chemicals, introduced into our body through our

drinking water can interfere with normal metabolic activities and enzymatic

pathways.

We can understand this interference better when we consider these vital

elements may be present in quantities of a few thousand ions or molecules;

whereas, just one swallow of water containing one part per million of a

toxic chemical will contain six hundred quadrillion

(600,000,000,000,000,000,) toxic molecules.

Helps cleanse my body of waste materials

Within the body, water acting as a solvent, reaches into every cell to

absorb and carry away the poisons that are formed as a part of the life

process. Lots of pure water is needed for this task.

We all know that it is easier to wash dishes in a sink full of clean water

than in a cup full of dirty water. The blood circulates 400 gallons of water

through the kidneys each day.

Common sense tells us that when the water we consume is pure, it can do a

much better job than when it is already contaminated with toxic substances.

Pure Distilled Water...

Helps keep my body cool

This is accomplished when water in my body evaporates from the skin.

If the water in my body is full of contaminants they will be left as

residues that will encrust the skin, leaving it rough, dry and a breeding

ground for bacteria. Drinking lots of pure water, on the other hand, will

help leave the skin soft and pliable.

Makes my food and beverages taste better

What a delight it is to drink a glass full of frozen juice made with

distilled water! Without the chemicals and minerals in the water, there is

nothing to hide the natural fresh taste of the fruit.

Many people have told me they cannot drink their favorite beverage made with

tap water once they begin using distilled water.

And, distilled water also makes foods cooked in water tastier and the color

remains bright like nature intended, since there are no chemicals and other

toxic substances to turn them brownish-yellow.

I do not consume any harmful substances when I drink distilled water

Chlorine, which has been added to our tap water, may be one of the most

dangerous chemicals consumed by man.

Research studies indicate that chlorine combines with organic substances

found in tap water to produce chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be involved

in such insidious diseases as hardening of the arteries, heart attacks,

strokes and cancer.

I have a chlorine test kit which I use to test for chlorine level in my tap

water. It may be higher than allowed in my swimming pool.

Tap water may be drinkable but don't swim in it.

The fallacy about drinking water for the minerals it contains

Some people have the mistaken belief that essential minerals are derived

from water they drink. Yes, we do need minerals. But the source of minerals

for the body is food we eat - not the water we drink.

Plants have a unique ability to convert inorganic minerals absorbed from the

soil and water into organic forms our bodies can use. Our bodies can use

few, if any, of the minerals absorbed in water. These minerals merely

contaminate our water and hinder the water from performing its material

functions.

According to experts in the field, there are several different kinds of

water, and almost all of them are harmful in some way. These waters carry

minerals, metals and inorganic compounds into our body that we can't use.

These waters carry 80% of all sickness and disease. They may contain over

700 identified chemicals all of which permeate our systems and may begin

accumulating there.

When water brought into our bodies is already polluted, its natural

cleansing functions are impaired. As a result, we may develop health

problems as these pollutants build up in our blood vessel, joints and

internal organs.

Some health specialists believe we experience hardening of the arteries,

arthritis, kidney stones, gall stones, vision problems, (glaucoma and

cataracts), loss of hearing, diabetes, obesity, emphysema and other ailments

in greater intensities and more frequently when we live with and consume

polluted or contaminated water.

Of the several types of water, such as: rain, snow-melt, raw, hard,

filtered, soft, de-ionized, boiled and distilled - only distilled water is

pure and virtually free of all contaminates. As a result, distilled water

has no taste, no color, no odor, no bacteria, no heavy metals, no acids, no

organic minerals, no toxic chemicals, no poisons.

Distilled water enters your system clean. It is free to absorb and wash away

the poisons your system generates and the poisons that have

accumulated.There's not absolute proof that drinking distilled water will

remove kidney and gall stones, reduce cataracts or cure emphysema. But,

there are hundreds of case histories of people who have enjoyed success in

alleviating or overcoming these health problems when they began distilled

water exclusively.

The preceding are just a few reasons why I drink distilled water.

I am not an evolutionist but I do believe that man was created an adaptable

organism and that it takes a long time for an organism to adapt to a

changing environment. Man has been living on earth for thousands of years.

During most of this time he has been adapted to a natural environment,

getting his water from unpolluted springs, streams and shallow wells.

This water has been relatively pure containing only moderate amounts of

naturally occurring substances. But conditions have changed. Since the

industrial revolution, and especially since World War II, we have dumped

synthetic chemicals by the thousands into the environment. We are not

adapted to these man-made chemicals. We know that many of them are toxic. We

do not know the effects they will have on the bodies of our children and the

generations to come.

Does it not make sense, therefore, to consume only pure water produced by a

good quality distiller right in your own home?

DISCLAIMER

The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and should

not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious health

problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health practitioner.

After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are not

claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we created

them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that people have used

the product to aid these conditions.

Finally, we wish to caution you that the information on this web site is for

educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health

practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for

serious or life-threatening illnesses.

November 19, 2001

But it is widely believed that the minerals in water are poorly absorbed by

the body, which, together with the polluted state of most available tap

water, makes the use of distilled water desirable. Raw plant foods are

loaded with minerals, and I believe, are the best source of organic

minerals, easily absorbed by the body.

As for disclaimers, I don't blame Dr. Dennison for making one, since you can

place yourself in legal jeopardy if you make certain medical assertions,

without also appending a disclaimer to those assertions. Disclaimers don't

necessarily have any bearing on the validity of the medical and nutritional

assertions made.

-

" Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

Sunday, November 18, 2001 4:25 PM

Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

> What a bunch of rubbish. Except for pollutants, which I agree are bad for

us, we

> need the minerals in the water; those are the same ones for which we pay a

lot

> of money to health food stores. Kidney stones? Drink lots of water, any

water,

> and you won't have any.

>

> If there was much validity to this rubbish, there wouldn't be a need for

the

> lengthy disclaimer.

>

> Morton

>

> Elaine121 wrote:

>

> > Why I drink distilled water

> > http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/drinkdistilled.html

> >

> > Why I Drink Distilled Water

> > By Dr. Clifford C. Dennison, Ed. D.

> > Pure Distilled Water...

> > Helps transports substances in my body

> > As one of the greatest solvents known, water helps prepare substances

for

> > transport across cell membranes and/or distribution through our bodies

by

> > way of blood and lymph. This function of water in our bodies is impaired

> > when the water is filled with contaminants that interfere with its

ability

> > to dissolve bodily substances efficiently.

> > Helps my body chemistry regulated and function properly

> > Metabolic activities depend upon enzymes, coenzymes, trace minerals and

> > other substances which are present in minute quantities.

> > Contaminants and toxic chemicals, introduced into our body through our

> > drinking water can interfere with normal metabolic activities and

enzymatic

> > pathways.

> > We can understand this interference better when we consider these vital

> > elements may be present in quantities of a few thousand ions or

molecules;

> > whereas, just one swallow of water containing one part per million of a

> > toxic chemical will contain six hundred quadrillion

> > (600,000,000,000,000,000,) toxic molecules.

> > Helps cleanse my body of waste materials

> > Within the body, water acting as a solvent, reaches into every cell to

> > absorb and carry away the poisons that are formed as a part of the life

> > process. Lots of pure water is needed for this task.

> > We all know that it is easier to wash dishes in a sink full of clean

water

> > than in a cup full of dirty water. The blood circulates 400 gallons of

water

> > through the kidneys each day.

> > Common sense tells us that when the water we consume is pure, it can do

a

> > much better job than when it is already contaminated with toxic

substances.

> > Pure Distilled Water...

> > Helps keep my body cool

> > This is accomplished when water in my body evaporates from the skin.

> > If the water in my body is full of contaminants they will be left as

> > residues that will encrust the skin, leaving it rough, dry and a

breeding

> > ground for bacteria. Drinking lots of pure water, on the other hand,

will

> > help leave the skin soft and pliable.

> > Makes my food and beverages taste better

> > What a delight it is to drink a glass full of frozen juice made with

> > distilled water! Without the chemicals and minerals in the water, there

is

> > nothing to hide the natural fresh taste of the fruit.

> > Many people have told me they cannot drink their favorite beverage made

with

> > tap water once they begin using distilled water.

> > And, distilled water also makes foods cooked in water tastier and the

color

> > remains bright like nature intended, since there are no chemicals and

other

> > toxic substances to turn them brownish-yellow.

> > I do not consume any harmful substances when I drink distilled water

> > Chlorine, which has been added to our tap water, may be one of the most

> > dangerous chemicals consumed by man.

> > Research studies indicate that chlorine combines with organic substances

> > found in tap water to produce chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be

involved

> > in such insidious diseases as hardening of the arteries, heart attacks,

> > strokes and cancer.

> > I have a chlorine test kit which I use to test for chlorine level in my

tap

> > water. It may be higher than allowed in my swimming pool.

> > Tap water may be drinkable but don't swim in it.

> > The fallacy about drinking water for the minerals it contains

> > Some people have the mistaken belief that essential minerals are derived

> > from water they drink. Yes, we do need minerals. But the source of

minerals

> > for the body is food we eat - not the water we drink.

> > Plants have a unique ability to convert inorganic minerals absorbed from

the

> > soil and water into organic forms our bodies can use. Our bodies can use

> > few, if any, of the minerals absorbed in water. These minerals merely

> > contaminate our water and hinder the water from performing its material

> > functions.

> > According to experts in the field, there are several different kinds of

> > water, and almost all of them are harmful in some way. These waters

carry

> > minerals, metals and inorganic compounds into our body that we can't

use.

> > These waters carry 80% of all sickness and disease. They may contain

over

> > 700 identified chemicals all of which permeate our systems and may begin

> > accumulating there.

> > When water brought into our bodies is already polluted, its natural

> > cleansing functions are impaired. As a result, we may develop health

> > problems as these pollutants build up in our blood vessel, joints and

> > internal organs.

> > Some health specialists believe we experience hardening of the arteries,

> > arthritis, kidney stones, gall stones, vision problems, (glaucoma and

> > cataracts), loss of hearing, diabetes, obesity, emphysema and other

ailments

> > in greater intensities and more frequently when we live with and consume

> > polluted or contaminated water.

> > Of the several types of water, such as: rain, snow-melt, raw, hard,

> > filtered, soft, de-ionized, boiled and distilled - only distilled water

is

> > pure and virtually free of all contaminates. As a result, distilled

water

> > has no taste, no color, no odor, no bacteria, no heavy metals, no acids,

no

> > organic minerals, no toxic chemicals, no poisons.

> > Distilled water enters your system clean. It is free to absorb and wash

away

> > the poisons your system generates and the poisons that have

> > accumulated.There's not absolute proof that drinking distilled water

will

> > remove kidney and gall stones, reduce cataracts or cure emphysema. But,

> > there are hundreds of case histories of people who have enjoyed success

in

> > alleviating or overcoming these health problems when they began

distilled

> > water exclusively.

> > The preceding are just a few reasons why I drink distilled water.

> > I am not an evolutionist but I do believe that man was created an

adaptable

> > organism and that it takes a long time for an organism to adapt to a

> > changing environment. Man has been living on earth for thousands of

years.

> > During most of this time he has been adapted to a natural environment,

> > getting his water from unpolluted springs, streams and shallow wells.

> > This water has been relatively pure containing only moderate amounts of

> > naturally occurring substances. But conditions have changed. Since the

> > industrial revolution, and especially since World War II, we have dumped

> > synthetic chemicals by the thousands into the environment. We are not

> > adapted to these man-made chemicals. We know that many of them are

toxic. We

> > do not know the effects they will have on the bodies of our children and

the

> > generations to come.

> > Does it not make sense, therefore, to consume only pure water produced

by a

> > good quality distiller right in your own home?

> > DISCLAIMER

> > The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and

should

> > not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious health

> > problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health practitioner.

> > After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are not

> > claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we

created

> > them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that people have

used

> > the product to aid these conditions.

> > Finally, we wish to caution you that the information on this web site is

for

> > educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health

> > practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for

> > serious or life-threatening illnesses.

> >

> > Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> > and well being.

> >

> > To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> > Subscription and list archives are at:

> > Gettingwell

> >

November 19, 2001

<<...together with the polluted state of most available tap water, makes the

use of distilled water desirable>>

Reverse osmosis and carbon block filters are my preferred options.

If one's tap water water originates from an on-site drilled well in the

country, the quality of water may be very high.

Rob

November 19, 2001

What a bunch of rubbish. Except for pollutants, which I agree are bad for us, we

need the minerals in the water; those are the same ones for which we pay a lot

of money to health food stores. Kidney stones? Drink lots of water, any water,

and you won't have any.

If there was much validity to this rubbish, there wouldn't be a need for the

lengthy disclaimer.

Morton

Elaine121 wrote:

> Why I drink distilled water

> http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/drinkdistilled.html

>

> Why I Drink Distilled Water

> By Dr. Clifford C. Dennison, Ed. D.

> Pure Distilled Water...

> Helps transports substances in my body

> As one of the greatest solvents known, water helps prepare substances for

> transport across cell membranes and/or distribution through our bodies by

> way of blood and lymph. This function of water in our bodies is impaired

> when the water is filled with contaminants that interfere with its ability

> to dissolve bodily substances efficiently.

> Helps my body chemistry regulated and function properly

> Metabolic activities depend upon enzymes, coenzymes, trace minerals and

> other substances which are present in minute quantities.

> Contaminants and toxic chemicals, introduced into our body through our

> drinking water can interfere with normal metabolic activities and enzymatic

> pathways.

> We can understand this interference better when we consider these vital

> elements may be present in quantities of a few thousand ions or molecules;

> whereas, just one swallow of water containing one part per million of a

> toxic chemical will contain six hundred quadrillion

> (600,000,000,000,000,000,) toxic molecules.

> Helps cleanse my body of waste materials

> Within the body, water acting as a solvent, reaches into every cell to

> absorb and carry away the poisons that are formed as a part of the life

> process. Lots of pure water is needed for this task.

> We all know that it is easier to wash dishes in a sink full of clean water

> than in a cup full of dirty water. The blood circulates 400 gallons of water

> through the kidneys each day.

> Common sense tells us that when the water we consume is pure, it can do a

> much better job than when it is already contaminated with toxic substances.

> Pure Distilled Water...

> Helps keep my body cool

> This is accomplished when water in my body evaporates from the skin.

> If the water in my body is full of contaminants they will be left as

> residues that will encrust the skin, leaving it rough, dry and a breeding

> ground for bacteria. Drinking lots of pure water, on the other hand, will

> help leave the skin soft and pliable.

> Makes my food and beverages taste better

> What a delight it is to drink a glass full of frozen juice made with

> distilled water! Without the chemicals and minerals in the water, there is

> nothing to hide the natural fresh taste of the fruit.

> Many people have told me they cannot drink their favorite beverage made with

> tap water once they begin using distilled water.

> And, distilled water also makes foods cooked in water tastier and the color

> remains bright like nature intended, since there are no chemicals and other

> toxic substances to turn them brownish-yellow.

> I do not consume any harmful substances when I drink distilled water

> Chlorine, which has been added to our tap water, may be one of the most

> dangerous chemicals consumed by man.

> Research studies indicate that chlorine combines with organic substances

> found in tap water to produce chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be involved

> in such insidious diseases as hardening of the arteries, heart attacks,

> strokes and cancer.

> I have a chlorine test kit which I use to test for chlorine level in my tap

> water. It may be higher than allowed in my swimming pool.

> Tap water may be drinkable but don't swim in it.

> The fallacy about drinking water for the minerals it contains

> Some people have the mistaken belief that essential minerals are derived

> from water they drink. Yes, we do need minerals. But the source of minerals

> for the body is food we eat - not the water we drink.

> Plants have a unique ability to convert inorganic minerals absorbed from the

> soil and water into organic forms our bodies can use. Our bodies can use

> few, if any, of the minerals absorbed in water. These minerals merely

> contaminate our water and hinder the water from performing its material

> functions.

> According to experts in the field, there are several different kinds of

> water, and almost all of them are harmful in some way. These waters carry

> minerals, metals and inorganic compounds into our body that we can't use.

> These waters carry 80% of all sickness and disease. They may contain over

> 700 identified chemicals all of which permeate our systems and may begin

> accumulating there.

> When water brought into our bodies is already polluted, its natural

> cleansing functions are impaired. As a result, we may develop health

> problems as these pollutants build up in our blood vessel, joints and

> internal organs.

> Some health specialists believe we experience hardening of the arteries,

> arthritis, kidney stones, gall stones, vision problems, (glaucoma and

> cataracts), loss of hearing, diabetes, obesity, emphysema and other ailments

> in greater intensities and more frequently when we live with and consume

> polluted or contaminated water.

> Of the several types of water, such as: rain, snow-melt, raw, hard,

> filtered, soft, de-ionized, boiled and distilled - only distilled water is

> pure and virtually free of all contaminates. As a result, distilled water

> has no taste, no color, no odor, no bacteria, no heavy metals, no acids, no

> organic minerals, no toxic chemicals, no poisons.

> Distilled water enters your system clean. It is free to absorb and wash away

> the poisons your system generates and the poisons that have

> accumulated.There's not absolute proof that drinking distilled water will

> remove kidney and gall stones, reduce cataracts or cure emphysema. But,

> there are hundreds of case histories of people who have enjoyed success in

> alleviating or overcoming these health problems when they began distilled

> water exclusively.

> The preceding are just a few reasons why I drink distilled water.

> I am not an evolutionist but I do believe that man was created an adaptable

> organism and that it takes a long time for an organism to adapt to a

> changing environment. Man has been living on earth for thousands of years.

> During most of this time he has been adapted to a natural environment,

> getting his water from unpolluted springs, streams and shallow wells.

> This water has been relatively pure containing only moderate amounts of

> naturally occurring substances. But conditions have changed. Since the

> industrial revolution, and especially since World War II, we have dumped

> synthetic chemicals by the thousands into the environment. We are not

> adapted to these man-made chemicals. We know that many of them are toxic. We

> do not know the effects they will have on the bodies of our children and the

> generations to come.

> Does it not make sense, therefore, to consume only pure water produced by a

> good quality distiller right in your own home?

> DISCLAIMER

> The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and should

> not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious health

> problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health practitioner.

> After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are not

> claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we created

> them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that people have used

> the product to aid these conditions.

> Finally, we wish to caution you that the information on this web site is for

> educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health

> practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for

> serious or life-threatening illnesses.

>

> Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> and well being.

>

> To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> Subscription and list archives are at:

> Gettingwell

>

November 19, 2001

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> Morton Bodanis

> 11/18/2001 4:25:37 PM

> Gettingwell

> Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

>

> What a bunch of rubbish. Except for pollutants, which I agree are bad

for us, we

> need the minerals in the water; those are the same ones for which we

pay a lot

> of money to health food stores. Kidney stones? Drink lots of water,

any water,

> and you won't have any.

>

> If there was much validity to this rubbish, there wouldn't be a need

for the

> lengthy disclaimer.

>

> Morton

>

> Elaine121 wrote:

>

> > Why I drink distilled water

> > http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/drinkdistilled.html

> >

> > Why I Drink Distilled Water

> > By Dr. Clifford C. Dennison, Ed. D.

> > Pure Distilled Water...

> > Helps transports substances in my body

> > As one of the greatest solvents known, water helps prepare

substances for

> > transport across cell membranes and/or distribution through our

bodies by

> > way of blood and lymph. This function of water in our bodies is

impaired

> > when the water is filled with contaminants that interfere with its

ability

> > to dissolve bodily substances efficiently.

> > Helps my body chemistry regulated and function properly

> > Metabolic activities depend upon enzymes, coenzymes, trace minerals

and

> > other substances which are present in minute quantities.

> > Contaminants and toxic chemicals, introduced into our body through

our

> > drinking water can interfere with normal metabolic activities and

enzymatic

> > pathways.

> > We can understand this interference better when we consider these

vital

> > elements may be present in quantities of a few thousand ions or

molecules;

> > whereas, just one swallow of water containing one part per million

of a

> > toxic chemical will contain six hundred quadrillion

> > (600,000,000,000,000,000,) toxic molecules.

> > Helps cleanse my body of waste materials

> > Within the body, water acting as a solvent, reaches into every cell

to

> > absorb and carry away the poisons that are formed as a part of the

life

> > process. Lots of pure water is needed for this task.

> > We all know that it is easier to wash dishes in a sink full of clean

water

> > than in a cup full of dirty water. The blood circulates 400 gallons

of water

> > through the kidneys each day.

> > Common sense tells us that when the water we consume is pure, it can

do a

> > much better job than when it is already contaminated with toxic

substances.

> > Pure Distilled Water...

> > Helps keep my body cool

> > This is accomplished when water in my body evaporates from the skin.

> > If the water in my body is full of contaminants they will be left as

> > residues that will encrust the skin, leaving it rough, dry and a

breeding

> > ground for bacteria. Drinking lots of pure water, on the other hand,

will

> > help leave the skin soft and pliable.

> > Makes my food and beverages taste better

> > What a delight it is to drink a glass full of frozen juice made with

> > distilled water! Without the chemicals and minerals in the water,

there is

> > nothing to hide the natural fresh taste of the fruit.

> > Many people have told me they cannot drink their favorite beverage

made with

> > tap water once they begin using distilled water.

> > And, distilled water also makes foods cooked in water tastier and

the color

> > remains bright like nature intended, since there are no chemicals

and other

> > toxic substances to turn them brownish-yellow.

> > I do not consume any harmful substances when I drink distilled water

> > Chlorine, which has been added to our tap water, may be one of the

most

> > dangerous chemicals consumed by man.

> > Research studies indicate that chlorine combines with organic

substances

> > found in tap water to produce chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be

involved

> > in such insidious diseases as hardening of the arteries, heart

attacks,

> > strokes and cancer.

> > I have a chlorine test kit which I use to test for chlorine level in

my tap

> > water. It may be higher than allowed in my swimming pool.

> > Tap water may be drinkable but don't swim in it.

> > The fallacy about drinking water for the minerals it contains

> > Some people have the mistaken belief that essential minerals are

derived

> > from water they drink. Yes, we do need minerals. But the source of

minerals

> > for the body is food we eat - not the water we drink.

> > Plants have a unique ability to convert inorganic minerals absorbed

from the

> > soil and water into organic forms our bodies can use. Our bodies can

use

> > few, if any, of the minerals absorbed in water. These minerals

merely

> > contaminate our water and hinder the water from performing its

material

> > functions.

> > According to experts in the field, there are several different kinds

of

> > water, and almost all of them are harmful in some way. These waters

carry

> > minerals, metals and inorganic compounds into our body that we can't

use.

> > These waters carry 80% of all sickness and disease. They may contain

over

> > 700 identified chemicals all of which permeate our systems and may

begin

> > accumulating there.

> > When water brought into our bodies is already polluted, its natural

> > cleansing functions are impaired. As a result, we may develop health

> > problems as these pollutants build up in our blood vessel, joints

and

> > internal organs.

> > Some health specialists believe we experience hardening of the

arteries,

> > arthritis, kidney stones, gall stones, vision problems, (glaucoma

and

> > cataracts), loss of hearing, diabetes, obesity, emphysema and other

ailments

> > in greater intensities and more frequently when we live with and

consume

> > polluted or contaminated water.

> > Of the several types of water, such as: rain, snow-melt, raw, hard,

> > filtered, soft, de-ionized, boiled and distilled - only distilled

water is

> > pure and virtually free of all contaminates. As a result, distilled

water

> > has no taste, no color, no odor, no bacteria, no heavy metals, no

acids, no

> > organic minerals, no toxic chemicals, no poisons.

> > Distilled water enters your system clean. It is free to absorb and

wash away

> > the poisons your system generates and the poisons that have

> > accumulated.There's not absolute proof that drinking distilled water

will

> > remove kidney and gall stones, reduce cataracts or cure emphysema.

But,

> > there are hundreds of case histories of people who have enjoyed

success in

> > alleviating or overcoming these health problems when they began

distilled

> > water exclusively.

> > The preceding are just a few reasons why I drink distilled water.

> > I am not an evolutionist but I do believe that man was created an

adaptable

> > organism and that it takes a long time for an organism to adapt to a

> > changing environment. Man has been living on earth for thousands of

years.

> > During most of this time he has been adapted to a natural

environment,

> > getting his water from unpolluted springs, streams and shallow

wells.

> > This water has been relatively pure containing only moderate amounts

of

> > naturally occurring substances. But conditions have changed. Since

the

> > industrial revolution, and especially since World War II, we have

dumped

> > synthetic chemicals by the thousands into the environment. We are

not

> > adapted to these man-made chemicals. We know that many of them are

toxic. We

> > do not know the effects they will have on the bodies of our children

and the

> > generations to come.

> > Does it not make sense, therefore, to consume only pure water

produced by a

> > good quality distiller right in your own home?

> > DISCLAIMER

> > The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and

should

> > not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious

health

> > problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health

practitioner.

> > After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are

not

> > claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we

created

> > them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that people

have used

> > the product to aid these conditions.

> > Finally, we wish to caution you that the information on this web

site is for

> > educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health

> > practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially

for

> > serious or life-threatening illnesses.

> >

> > Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> > and well being.

> >

> > To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> > Subscription and list archives are at:

> > Gettingwell

> >

November 19, 2001

When you wite " it is widely believed..... " , does belief imply factual evidence?

I can provide no references as to whether or not minerals in water are

absorbable, but " proof should come before belief. "

If there is an adequate bibliography, disclaimers are not necessary.

Morton

John Polifronio wrote:

> But it is widely believed that the minerals in water are poorly absorbed by

> the body, which, together with the polluted state of most available tap

> water, makes the use of distilled water desirable. Raw plant foods are

> loaded with minerals, and I believe, are the best source of organic

> minerals, easily absorbed by the body.

> As for disclaimers, I don't blame Dr. Dennison for making one, since you can

> place yourself in legal jeopardy if you make certain medical assertions,

> without also appending a disclaimer to those assertions. Disclaimers don't

> necessarily have any bearing on the validity of the medical and nutritional

> assertions made.

> -

> " Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

>

> Sunday, November 18, 2001 4:25 PM

> Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

>

> > What a bunch of rubbish. Except for pollutants, which I agree are bad for

> us, we

> > need the minerals in the water; those are the same ones for which we pay a

> lot

> > of money to health food stores. Kidney stones? Drink lots of water, any

> water,

> > and you won't have any.

> >

> > If there was much validity to this rubbish, there wouldn't be a need for

> the

> > lengthy disclaimer.

> >

> > Morton

> >

> > Elaine121 wrote:

> >

> > > Why I drink distilled water

> > > http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/drinkdistilled.html

> > >

> > > Why I Drink Distilled Water

> > > By Dr. Clifford C. Dennison, Ed. D.

> > > Pure Distilled Water...

> > > Helps transports substances in my body

> > > As one of the greatest solvents known, water helps prepare substances

> for

> > > transport across cell membranes and/or distribution through our bodies

> by

> > > way of blood and lymph. This function of water in our bodies is impaired

> > > when the water is filled with contaminants that interfere with its

> ability

> > > to dissolve bodily substances efficiently.

> > > Helps my body chemistry regulated and function properly

> > > Metabolic activities depend upon enzymes, coenzymes, trace minerals and

> > > other substances which are present in minute quantities.

> > > Contaminants and toxic chemicals, introduced into our body through our

> > > drinking water can interfere with normal metabolic activities and

> enzymatic

> > > pathways.

> > > We can understand this interference better when we consider these vital

> > > elements may be present in quantities of a few thousand ions or

> molecules;

> > > whereas, just one swallow of water containing one part per million of a

> > > toxic chemical will contain six hundred quadrillion

> > > (600,000,000,000,000,000,) toxic molecules.

> > > Helps cleanse my body of waste materials

> > > Within the body, water acting as a solvent, reaches into every cell to

> > > absorb and carry away the poisons that are formed as a part of the life

> > > process. Lots of pure water is needed for this task.

> > > We all know that it is easier to wash dishes in a sink full of clean

> water

> > > than in a cup full of dirty water. The blood circulates 400 gallons of

> water

> > > through the kidneys each day.

> > > Common sense tells us that when the water we consume is pure, it can do

> a

> > > much better job than when it is already contaminated with toxic

> substances.

> > > Pure Distilled Water...

> > > Helps keep my body cool

> > > This is accomplished when water in my body evaporates from the skin.

> > > If the water in my body is full of contaminants they will be left as

> > > residues that will encrust the skin, leaving it rough, dry and a

> breeding

> > > ground for bacteria. Drinking lots of pure water, on the other hand,

> will

> > > help leave the skin soft and pliable.

> > > Makes my food and beverages taste better

> > > What a delight it is to drink a glass full of frozen juice made with

> > > distilled water! Without the chemicals and minerals in the water, there

> is

> > > nothing to hide the natural fresh taste of the fruit.

> > > Many people have told me they cannot drink their favorite beverage made

> with

> > > tap water once they begin using distilled water.

> > > And, distilled water also makes foods cooked in water tastier and the

> color

> > > remains bright like nature intended, since there are no chemicals and

> other

> > > toxic substances to turn them brownish-yellow.

> > > I do not consume any harmful substances when I drink distilled water

> > > Chlorine, which has been added to our tap water, may be one of the most

> > > dangerous chemicals consumed by man.

> > > Research studies indicate that chlorine combines with organic substances

> > > found in tap water to produce chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be

> involved

> > > in such insidious diseases as hardening of the arteries, heart attacks,

> > > strokes and cancer.

> > > I have a chlorine test kit which I use to test for chlorine level in my

> tap

> > > water. It may be higher than allowed in my swimming pool.

> > > Tap water may be drinkable but don't swim in it.

> > > The fallacy about drinking water for the minerals it contains

> > > Some people have the mistaken belief that essential minerals are derived

> > > from water they drink. Yes, we do need minerals. But the source of

> minerals

> > > for the body is food we eat - not the water we drink.

> > > Plants have a unique ability to convert inorganic minerals absorbed from

> the

> > > soil and water into organic forms our bodies can use. Our bodies can use

> > > few, if any, of the minerals absorbed in water. These minerals merely

> > > contaminate our water and hinder the water from performing its material

> > > functions.

> > > According to experts in the field, there are several different kinds of

> > > water, and almost all of them are harmful in some way. These waters

> carry

> > > minerals, metals and inorganic compounds into our body that we can't

> use.

> > > These waters carry 80% of all sickness and disease. They may contain

> over

> > > 700 identified chemicals all of which permeate our systems and may begin

> > > accumulating there.

> > > When water brought into our bodies is already polluted, its natural

> > > cleansing functions are impaired. As a result, we may develop health

> > > problems as these pollutants build up in our blood vessel, joints and

> > > internal organs.

> > > Some health specialists believe we experience hardening of the arteries,

> > > arthritis, kidney stones, gall stones, vision problems, (glaucoma and

> > > cataracts), loss of hearing, diabetes, obesity, emphysema and other

> ailments

> > > in greater intensities and more frequently when we live with and consume

> > > polluted or contaminated water.

> > > Of the several types of water, such as: rain, snow-melt, raw, hard,

> > > filtered, soft, de-ionized, boiled and distilled - only distilled water

> is

> > > pure and virtually free of all contaminates. As a result, distilled

> water

> > > has no taste, no color, no odor, no bacteria, no heavy metals, no acids,

> no

> > > organic minerals, no toxic chemicals, no poisons.

> > > Distilled water enters your system clean. It is free to absorb and wash

> away

> > > the poisons your system generates and the poisons that have

> > > accumulated.There's not absolute proof that drinking distilled water

> will

> > > remove kidney and gall stones, reduce cataracts or cure emphysema. But,

> > > there are hundreds of case histories of people who have enjoyed success

> in

> > > alleviating or overcoming these health problems when they began

> distilled

> > > water exclusively.

> > > The preceding are just a few reasons why I drink distilled water.

> > > I am not an evolutionist but I do believe that man was created an

> adaptable

> > > organism and that it takes a long time for an organism to adapt to a

> > > changing environment. Man has been living on earth for thousands of

> years.

> > > During most of this time he has been adapted to a natural environment,

> > > getting his water from unpolluted springs, streams and shallow wells.

> > > This water has been relatively pure containing only moderate amounts of

> > > naturally occurring substances. But conditions have changed. Since the

> > > industrial revolution, and especially since World War II, we have dumped

> > > synthetic chemicals by the thousands into the environment. We are not

> > > adapted to these man-made chemicals. We know that many of them are

> toxic. We

> > > do not know the effects they will have on the bodies of our children and

> the

> > > generations to come.

> > > Does it not make sense, therefore, to consume only pure water produced

> by a

> > > good quality distiller right in your own home?

> > > DISCLAIMER

> > > The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and

> should

> > > not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious health

> > > problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health practitioner.

> > > After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are not

> > > claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we

> created

> > > them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that people have

> used

> > > the product to aid these conditions.

> > > Finally, we wish to caution you that the information on this web site is

> for

> > > educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health

> > > practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for

> > > serious or life-threatening illnesses.

> > >

> > > Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> > > and well being.

> > >

> > > To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> > > Subscription and list archives are at:

> > > Gettingwell

> > >

November 19, 2001

When I said " widely believed, " I meant that I had read, numerous times, from

sources that seemed reliable and conscientious, that the minerals in tap

water were poorly absorbed by the body. But I can't say that I've seen the

evidence myself.

-

" Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

Sunday, November 18, 2001 7:02 PM

Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

> When you wite " it is widely believed..... " , does belief imply factual

evidence?

> I can provide no references as to whether or not minerals in water are

> absorbable, but " proof should come before belief. "

> If there is an adequate bibliography, disclaimers are not necessary.

> Morton

>

> John Polifronio wrote:

>

> > But it is widely believed that the minerals in water are poorly absorbed

by

> > the body, which, together with the polluted state of most available tap

> > water, makes the use of distilled water desirable. Raw plant foods are

> > loaded with minerals, and I believe, are the best source of organic

> > minerals, easily absorbed by the body.

> > As for disclaimers, I don't blame Dr. Dennison for making one, since you

can

> > place yourself in legal jeopardy if you make certain medical assertions,

> > without also appending a disclaimer to those assertions. Disclaimers

don't

> > necessarily have any bearing on the validity of the medical and

nutritional

> > assertions made.

> > -

> > " Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

> >

> > Sunday, November 18, 2001 4:25 PM

> > Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

> >

> > > What a bunch of rubbish. Except for pollutants, which I agree are bad

for

> > us, we

> > > need the minerals in the water; those are the same ones for which we

pay a

> > lot

> > > of money to health food stores. Kidney stones? Drink lots of water,

any

> > water,

> > > and you won't have any.

> > >

> > > If there was much validity to this rubbish, there wouldn't be a need

for

> > the

> > > lengthy disclaimer.

> > >

> > > Morton

> > >

> > > Elaine121 wrote:

> > >

> > > > Why I drink distilled water

> > > > http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/drinkdistilled.html

> > > >

> > > > Why I Drink Distilled Water

> > > > By Dr. Clifford C. Dennison, Ed. D.

> > > > Pure Distilled Water...

> > > > Helps transports substances in my body

> > > > As one of the greatest solvents known, water helps prepare

substances

> > for

> > > > transport across cell membranes and/or distribution through our

bodies

> > by

> > > > way of blood and lymph. This function of water in our bodies is

impaired

> > > > when the water is filled with contaminants that interfere with its

> > ability

> > > > to dissolve bodily substances efficiently.

> > > > Helps my body chemistry regulated and function properly

> > > > Metabolic activities depend upon enzymes, coenzymes, trace minerals

and

> > > > other substances which are present in minute quantities.

> > > > Contaminants and toxic chemicals, introduced into our body through

our

> > > > drinking water can interfere with normal metabolic activities and

> > enzymatic

> > > > pathways.

> > > > We can understand this interference better when we consider these

vital

> > > > elements may be present in quantities of a few thousand ions or

> > molecules;

> > > > whereas, just one swallow of water containing one part per million

of a

> > > > toxic chemical will contain six hundred quadrillion

> > > > (600,000,000,000,000,000,) toxic molecules.

> > > > Helps cleanse my body of waste materials

> > > > Within the body, water acting as a solvent, reaches into every cell

to

> > > > absorb and carry away the poisons that are formed as a part of the

life

> > > > process. Lots of pure water is needed for this task.

> > > > We all know that it is easier to wash dishes in a sink full of clean

> > water

> > > > than in a cup full of dirty water. The blood circulates 400 gallons

of

> > water

> > > > through the kidneys each day.

> > > > Common sense tells us that when the water we consume is pure, it can

do

> > a

> > > > much better job than when it is already contaminated with toxic

> > substances.

> > > > Pure Distilled Water...

> > > > Helps keep my body cool

> > > > This is accomplished when water in my body evaporates from the skin.

> > > > If the water in my body is full of contaminants they will be left as

> > > > residues that will encrust the skin, leaving it rough, dry and a

> > breeding

> > > > ground for bacteria. Drinking lots of pure water, on the other hand,

> > will

> > > > help leave the skin soft and pliable.

> > > > Makes my food and beverages taste better

> > > > What a delight it is to drink a glass full of frozen juice made with

> > > > distilled water! Without the chemicals and minerals in the water,

there

> > is

> > > > nothing to hide the natural fresh taste of the fruit.

> > > > Many people have told me they cannot drink their favorite beverage

made

> > with

> > > > tap water once they begin using distilled water.

> > > > And, distilled water also makes foods cooked in water tastier and

the

> > color

> > > > remains bright like nature intended, since there are no chemicals

and

> > other

> > > > toxic substances to turn them brownish-yellow.

> > > > I do not consume any harmful substances when I drink distilled water

> > > > Chlorine, which has been added to our tap water, may be one of the

most

> > > > dangerous chemicals consumed by man.

> > > > Research studies indicate that chlorine combines with organic

substances

> > > > found in tap water to produce chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be

> > involved

> > > > in such insidious diseases as hardening of the arteries, heart

attacks,

> > > > strokes and cancer.

> > > > I have a chlorine test kit which I use to test for chlorine level in

my

> > tap

> > > > water. It may be higher than allowed in my swimming pool.

> > > > Tap water may be drinkable but don't swim in it.

> > > > The fallacy about drinking water for the minerals it contains

> > > > Some people have the mistaken belief that essential minerals are

derived

> > > > from water they drink. Yes, we do need minerals. But the source of

> > minerals

> > > > for the body is food we eat - not the water we drink.

> > > > Plants have a unique ability to convert inorganic minerals absorbed

from

> > the

> > > > soil and water into organic forms our bodies can use. Our bodies can

use

> > > > few, if any, of the minerals absorbed in water. These minerals

merely

> > > > contaminate our water and hinder the water from performing its

material

> > > > functions.

> > > > According to experts in the field, there are several different kinds

of

> > > > water, and almost all of them are harmful in some way. These waters

> > carry

> > > > minerals, metals and inorganic compounds into our body that we can't

> > use.

> > > > These waters carry 80% of all sickness and disease. They may contain

> > over

> > > > 700 identified chemicals all of which permeate our systems and may

begin

> > > > accumulating there.

> > > > When water brought into our bodies is already polluted, its natural

> > > > cleansing functions are impaired. As a result, we may develop health

> > > > problems as these pollutants build up in our blood vessel, joints

and

> > > > internal organs.

> > > > Some health specialists believe we experience hardening of the

arteries,

> > > > arthritis, kidney stones, gall stones, vision problems, (glaucoma

and

> > > > cataracts), loss of hearing, diabetes, obesity, emphysema and other

> > ailments

> > > > in greater intensities and more frequently when we live with and

consume

> > > > polluted or contaminated water.

> > > > Of the several types of water, such as: rain, snow-melt, raw, hard,

> > > > filtered, soft, de-ionized, boiled and distilled - only distilled

water

> > is

> > > > pure and virtually free of all contaminates. As a result, distilled

> > water

> > > > has no taste, no color, no odor, no bacteria, no heavy metals, no

acids,

> > no

> > > > organic minerals, no toxic chemicals, no poisons.

> > > > Distilled water enters your system clean. It is free to absorb and

wash

> > away

> > > > the poisons your system generates and the poisons that have

> > > > accumulated.There's not absolute proof that drinking distilled water

> > will

> > > > remove kidney and gall stones, reduce cataracts or cure emphysema.

But,

> > > > there are hundreds of case histories of people who have enjoyed

success

> > in

> > > > alleviating or overcoming these health problems when they began

> > distilled

> > > > water exclusively.

> > > > The preceding are just a few reasons why I drink distilled water.

> > > > I am not an evolutionist but I do believe that man was created an

> > adaptable

> > > > organism and that it takes a long time for an organism to adapt to a

> > > > changing environment. Man has been living on earth for thousands of

> > years.

> > > > During most of this time he has been adapted to a natural

environment,

> > > > getting his water from unpolluted springs, streams and shallow

wells.

> > > > This water has been relatively pure containing only moderate amounts

of

> > > > naturally occurring substances. But conditions have changed. Since

the

> > > > industrial revolution, and especially since World War II, we have

dumped

> > > > synthetic chemicals by the thousands into the environment. We are

not

> > > > adapted to these man-made chemicals. We know that many of them are

> > toxic. We

> > > > do not know the effects they will have on the bodies of our children

and

> > the

> > > > generations to come.

> > > > Does it not make sense, therefore, to consume only pure water

produced

> > by a

> > > > good quality distiller right in your own home?

> > > > DISCLAIMER

> > > > The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and

> > should

> > > > not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious

health

> > > > problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health

practitioner.

> > > > After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are

not

> > > > claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we

> > created

> > > > them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that people

have

> > used

> > > > the product to aid these conditions.

> > > > Finally, we wish to caution you that the information on this web

site is

> > for

> > > > educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health

> > > > practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially

for

> > > > serious or life-threatening illnesses.

> > > >

> > > > Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> > > > and well being.

> > > >

> > > > To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> > > > Subscription and list archives are at:

> > > > Gettingwell

> > > >

November 19, 2001

I was drinking distilled water for years until I found out i was close to

adrenal exhaustion and then I was told to use spring water only for the

minerals

Any thoughts?

thanks

Donna

In a message dated 01/18/11 8:33:49 PM, mortonmb writes:

<<

> without also appending a disclaimer to those assertions. Disclaimers don't

> necessarily have any bearing on the validity of the medical and nutritional

> assertions ma >>

November 20, 2001

Why do you assume a connection between the two factors?

-

<dfnewman

Monday, November 19, 2001 4:17 PM

Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

> I was drinking distilled water for years until I found out i was close to

> adrenal exhaustion and then I was told to use spring water only for the

> minerals

> Any thoughts?

> thanks

> Donna

>

> In a message dated 01/18/11 8:33:49 PM, mortonmb writes:

>

> <<

> > without also appending a disclaimer to those assertions. Disclaimers

don't

> > necessarily have any bearing on the validity of the medical and

nutritional

> > assertions ma >>

>

> Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> and well being.

>

> To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> Subscription and list archives are at:

> Gettingwell

>

November 30, 2001

The amount of minerals in tap water is insignificant. The idea that

distilled water will leach minerals out of the body seems to me to be a

misconception based on the experience of storing distilled water in copper

pipes & containers. Plumbers say that distilled water is " thirsty " as it

will leach metal into solution. But this process does apply to living

bodies. Why not? Because one's stomach & intestines are far from clean

environments. One's innards are filled with digesting food, digestive

enzymes, mucous, etc. The " thirsty water " has its thirst quenched the

moment it enters the mouth from bits of crud on the teeth plus saliva. No

way disgtilled water is going to leach minerals from the body.

While it is conceivably possible that a chemist could make an error

such as described below, I seriously have my doubts. It sounds like a bit

of invented folklore. No names are given for the chemist or the company he

supposedly owns. Come to think of it, how many chemical companies are owned

by a person (as opposed to a corporation of many individuals).

Call me dubious.

Alobar

-

" Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

Friday, November 30, 2001 12:30 AM

Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

>

> Sources that " seemed reliable and conscientious " . I recently had the

occasion

> to visit a company which manufactures chemicals for corporations and for

> research laboratories. While there, I spoke to the owner, a chemist,

naturally,

> and asked him about distilled v.s. tap water. He adamantly stated that

except

> for using distilled water to make a better tasting tea, he drank tap

water. If

> minerals will dissolve in water,they will be absorbed by the body. He will

not

> drink distilled water, except for in the occasional cup of tea for the

improved

> flavour, because it will leach minerals out of the body. To remove heavy

metals,

> bacteria, viruses, chlorine, from drinking water, he uses an activated

charcoal

> filter anyone can buy in a store. To remove chlorine from water without a

> filter, leave a pitcher of it in the refrigerator over night. The chlorine

will

> have evaporated and you will have a glass of cold water.

> Morton

November 30, 2001

Sources that " seemed reliable and conscientious " . I recently had the occasion

to visit a company which manufactures chemicals for corporations and for

research laboratories. While there, I spoke to the owner, a chemist, naturally,

and asked him about distilled v.s. tap water. He adamantly stated that except

for using distilled water to make a better tasting tea, he drank tap water. If

minerals will dissolve in water,they will be absorbed by the body. He will not

drink distilled water, except for in the occasional cup of tea for the improved

flavour, because it will leach minerals out of the body. To remove heavy metals,

bacteria, viruses, chlorine, from drinking water, he uses an activated charcoal

filter anyone can buy in a store. To remove chlorine from water without a

filter, leave a pitcher of it in the refrigerator over night. The chlorine will

have evaporated and you will have a glass of cold water.

Morton

John Polifronio wrote:

> When I said " widely believed, " I meant that I had read, numerous times, from

> sources that seemed reliable and conscientious, that the minerals in tap

> water were poorly absorbed by the body. But I can't say that I've seen the

> evidence myself.

>

> -

> " Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

>

> Sunday, November 18, 2001 7:02 PM

> Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

>

> > When you wite " it is widely believed..... " , does belief imply factual

> evidence?

> > I can provide no references as to whether or not minerals in water are

> > absorbable, but " proof should come before belief. "

> > If there is an adequate bibliography, disclaimers are not necessary.

> > Morton

> >

> > John Polifronio wrote:

> >

> > > But it is widely believed that the minerals in water are poorly absorbed

> by

> > > the body, which, together with the polluted state of most available tap

> > > water, makes the use of distilled water desirable. Raw plant foods are

> > > loaded with minerals, and I believe, are the best source of organic

> > > minerals, easily absorbed by the body.

> > > As for disclaimers, I don't blame Dr. Dennison for making one, since you

> can

> > > place yourself in legal jeopardy if you make certain medical assertions,

> > > without also appending a disclaimer to those assertions. Disclaimers

> don't

> > > necessarily have any bearing on the validity of the medical and

> nutritional

> > > assertions made.

> > > -

> > > " Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

> > >

> > > Sunday, November 18, 2001 4:25 PM

> > > Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

> > >

> > > > What a bunch of rubbish. Except for pollutants, which I agree are bad

> for

> > > us, we

> > > > need the minerals in the water; those are the same ones for which we

> pay a

> > > lot

> > > > of money to health food stores. Kidney stones? Drink lots of water,

> any

> > > water,

> > > > and you won't have any.

> > > >

> > > > If there was much validity to this rubbish, there wouldn't be a need

> for

> > > the

> > > > lengthy disclaimer.

> > > >

> > > > Morton

> > > >

> > > > Elaine121 wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > Why I drink distilled water

> > > > > http://www.herbsfirst.com/discriptions/drinkdistilled.html

> > > > >

> > > > > Why I Drink Distilled Water

> > > > > By Dr. Clifford C. Dennison, Ed. D.

> > > > > Pure Distilled Water...

> > > > > Helps transports substances in my body

> > > > > As one of the greatest solvents known, water helps prepare

> substances

> > > for

> > > > > transport across cell membranes and/or distribution through our

> bodies

> > > by

> > > > > way of blood and lymph. This function of water in our bodies is

> impaired

> > > > > when the water is filled with contaminants that interfere with its

> > > ability

> > > > > to dissolve bodily substances efficiently.

> > > > > Helps my body chemistry regulated and function properly

> > > > > Metabolic activities depend upon enzymes, coenzymes, trace minerals

> and

> > > > > other substances which are present in minute quantities.

> > > > > Contaminants and toxic chemicals, introduced into our body through

> our

> > > > > drinking water can interfere with normal metabolic activities and

> > > enzymatic

> > > > > pathways.

> > > > > We can understand this interference better when we consider these

> vital

> > > > > elements may be present in quantities of a few thousand ions or

> > > molecules;

> > > > > whereas, just one swallow of water containing one part per million

> of a

> > > > > toxic chemical will contain six hundred quadrillion

> > > > > (600,000,000,000,000,000,) toxic molecules.

> > > > > Helps cleanse my body of waste materials

> > > > > Within the body, water acting as a solvent, reaches into every cell

> to

> > > > > absorb and carry away the poisons that are formed as a part of the

> life

> > > > > process. Lots of pure water is needed for this task.

> > > > > We all know that it is easier to wash dishes in a sink full of clean

> > > water

> > > > > than in a cup full of dirty water. The blood circulates 400 gallons

> of

> > > water

> > > > > through the kidneys each day.

> > > > > Common sense tells us that when the water we consume is pure, it can

> do

> > > a

> > > > > much better job than when it is already contaminated with toxic

> > > substances.

> > > > > Pure Distilled Water...

> > > > > Helps keep my body cool

> > > > > This is accomplished when water in my body evaporates from the skin.

> > > > > If the water in my body is full of contaminants they will be left as

> > > > > residues that will encrust the skin, leaving it rough, dry and a

> > > breeding

> > > > > ground for bacteria. Drinking lots of pure water, on the other hand,

> > > will

> > > > > help leave the skin soft and pliable.

> > > > > Makes my food and beverages taste better

> > > > > What a delight it is to drink a glass full of frozen juice made with

> > > > > distilled water! Without the chemicals and minerals in the water,

> there

> > > is

> > > > > nothing to hide the natural fresh taste of the fruit.

> > > > > Many people have told me they cannot drink their favorite beverage

> made

> > > with

> > > > > tap water once they begin using distilled water.

> > > > > And, distilled water also makes foods cooked in water tastier and

> the

> > > color

> > > > > remains bright like nature intended, since there are no chemicals

> and

> > > other

> > > > > toxic substances to turn them brownish-yellow.

> > > > > I do not consume any harmful substances when I drink distilled water

> > > > > Chlorine, which has been added to our tap water, may be one of the

> most

> > > > > dangerous chemicals consumed by man.

> > > > > Research studies indicate that chlorine combines with organic

> substances

> > > > > found in tap water to produce chlorinated hydrocarbons that may be

> > > involved

> > > > > in such insidious diseases as hardening of the arteries, heart

> attacks,

> > > > > strokes and cancer.

> > > > > I have a chlorine test kit which I use to test for chlorine level in

> my

> > > tap

> > > > > water. It may be higher than allowed in my swimming pool.

> > > > > Tap water may be drinkable but don't swim in it.

> > > > > The fallacy about drinking water for the minerals it contains

> > > > > Some people have the mistaken belief that essential minerals are

> derived

> > > > > from water they drink. Yes, we do need minerals. But the source of

> > > minerals

> > > > > for the body is food we eat - not the water we drink.

> > > > > Plants have a unique ability to convert inorganic minerals absorbed

> from

> > > the

> > > > > soil and water into organic forms our bodies can use. Our bodies can

> use

> > > > > few, if any, of the minerals absorbed in water. These minerals

> merely

> > > > > contaminate our water and hinder the water from performing its

> material

> > > > > functions.

> > > > > According to experts in the field, there are several different kinds

> of

> > > > > water, and almost all of them are harmful in some way. These waters

> > > carry

> > > > > minerals, metals and inorganic compounds into our body that we can't

> > > use.

> > > > > These waters carry 80% of all sickness and disease. They may contain

> > > over

> > > > > 700 identified chemicals all of which permeate our systems and may

> begin

> > > > > accumulating there.

> > > > > When water brought into our bodies is already polluted, its natural

> > > > > cleansing functions are impaired. As a result, we may develop health

> > > > > problems as these pollutants build up in our blood vessel, joints

> and

> > > > > internal organs.

> > > > > Some health specialists believe we experience hardening of the

> arteries,

> > > > > arthritis, kidney stones, gall stones, vision problems, (glaucoma

> and

> > > > > cataracts), loss of hearing, diabetes, obesity, emphysema and other

> > > ailments

> > > > > in greater intensities and more frequently when we live with and

> consume

> > > > > polluted or contaminated water.

> > > > > Of the several types of water, such as: rain, snow-melt, raw, hard,

> > > > > filtered, soft, de-ionized, boiled and distilled - only distilled

> water

> > > is

> > > > > pure and virtually free of all contaminates. As a result, distilled

> > > water

> > > > > has no taste, no color, no odor, no bacteria, no heavy metals, no

> acids,

> > > no

> > > > > organic minerals, no toxic chemicals, no poisons.

> > > > > Distilled water enters your system clean. It is free to absorb and

> wash

> > > away

> > > > > the poisons your system generates and the poisons that have

> > > > > accumulated.There's not absolute proof that drinking distilled water

> > > will

> > > > > remove kidney and gall stones, reduce cataracts or cure emphysema.

> But,

> > > > > there are hundreds of case histories of people who have enjoyed

> success

> > > in

> > > > > alleviating or overcoming these health problems when they began

> > > distilled

> > > > > water exclusively.

> > > > > The preceding are just a few reasons why I drink distilled water.

> > > > > I am not an evolutionist but I do believe that man was created an

> > > adaptable

> > > > > organism and that it takes a long time for an organism to adapt to a

> > > > > changing environment. Man has been living on earth for thousands of

> > > years.

> > > > > During most of this time he has been adapted to a natural

> environment,

> > > > > getting his water from unpolluted springs, streams and shallow

> wells.

> > > > > This water has been relatively pure containing only moderate amounts

> of

> > > > > naturally occurring substances. But conditions have changed. Since

> the

> > > > > industrial revolution, and especially since World War II, we have

> dumped

> > > > > synthetic chemicals by the thousands into the environment. We are

> not

> > > > > adapted to these man-made chemicals. We know that many of them are

> > > toxic. We

> > > > > do not know the effects they will have on the bodies of our children

> and

> > > the

> > > > > generations to come.

> > > > > Does it not make sense, therefore, to consume only pure water

> produced

> > > by a

> > > > > good quality distiller right in your own home?

> > > > > DISCLAIMER

> > > > > The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and

> > > should

> > > > > not be used to diagnose and treat diseases. If you have a serious

> health

> > > > > problem, we recommend that you consult a competent health

> practitioner.

> > > > > After each product is a list of what it has been used to aid. We are

> not

> > > > > claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we

> > > created

> > > > > them to cure these disorders. We are merely reporting that people

> have

> > > used

> > > > > the product to aid these conditions.

> > > > > Finally, we wish to caution you that the information on this web

> site is

> > > for

> > > > > educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health

> > > > > practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially

> for

> > > > > serious or life-threatening illnesses.

> > > > >

> > > > > Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> > > > > and well being.

> > > > >

> > > > > To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> > > > > Subscription and list archives are at:

> > > > > Gettingwell

> > > > >

November 30, 2001

<< Take cider vinegar which is

supposed to have medicinal or nutritional properties of some sort. If any

these

claims had any shred of truth to them, why then are they not espoused by the

Vinegar Manufacturers' Association (I think I have the name right) of America.

Don't you think that they would jump onto the chance to propagate proven

inforamation in order to better market their product? Almost anything can

have a

placebo effect. (Note that I said " almost " .)

Morton>>

I have been told by my health food doctor for years (he and Hanng Kroger were

friends) that vinegar was great for you and to take a tablespoon a day. His

name is Dr. J.C. Hugh MacKimmie. I cannot even recall what exactly he said

it would do for me or why I should take it. I got so used to following his

adived since he has never steered me wrong in all the years I've known him

(42) that I didn't pay much attention to why sometimes...I just did it.

Whatever he said to do, I would do. Below is an article I found on the

following website about its healing properties..i am sure there is more out

there if I were to search, its just one of the first sites I came upon about

it. Hanna Kroger may have said something about it too.

http://www.themediadrome.com/content/articles/food_articles/vinegar.htm or

if you can. <A

HREF= " http://www.themediadrome.com/content/articles/food_articles/vinegar.htm " >T\

he Mediadrome - Food - The Vagaries of

Vinegar</A>

Here's the article.

> inegar has been known since before the Roman empire. The mighty armies of

> the Roman Legions drank vinegar diluted with water for its powers of

> strength and virility. Hippocrates extolled the medicinal qualities of

> vinegar for its soothing and healing properties in treating minor wounds.

> The " Vinegar Merchants " society was formed in Paris in 1394. Vendors sold

> drams of vinegar from wooden barrels wheeled down the streets of the city.

> Henry the IV proclaimed that " vinegar merchants should be recognized as an

> occupation in the towns and suburbs. " Early Americans found vinegar to be a

> cure for both human arthritis and bovine colic. In other words, constipated

> cattle. Scientifically, vinegar is a solution of acetic acid that is

> obtained through natural fermentation of wine or some other type of

> alcoholic base. Just think of a time when you let a bottle of wine go

> beyond its drinkable cellar life. You opened your prized bottle, only to

> smell, and then taste, that treasured Bordeaux had turned to vinegar. This

> happens when wine comes into contact with air and the natural bacteria in

> the wine begins to start the process of " acetification, " turning the wine

> into vinegar. In the early 1860's, Louis Pasteur, also known for

> discovering " pasteurization, " perfected the commercial distilling process

> for vinegar and a huge industry was born. Today, vinegar is so popular that

> it even has its own celebration, the " International Vinegar Festival " held

> every year in Roslyn, South Dakota. One of the main events of the festival

> is the " Mother of All Vinegar Contest. " For a $50 entry fee, one must send

> in " at least two bottles of vinegar for each category you wish to enter. "

> Categories run the gamut from fruit, grain, other, flavored and decorated.

> The vinegars are awarded points by the judges for presentation, appearance,

> aroma, body/bite, and taste. Balsamic vinegar is by far the most popular

> vinegar gracing restaurant menus today. Balsamico is the " must " , or dregs

> if you will, of white Trebbiano grapes that are cooked down and

> concentrated over time, resulting in the intensely dark color and sweet

> flavor of balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar is aged in oak barrels to

> further concentrate and mellow the flavors. The process of making balsamic

> vinegar was developed and perfected in Modena, Italy in the 17th century.

> The Giusti family of Modena has been making balsamic vinegar in their attic

> since 1605. Today, the Giusti's still use 300-year-old barrels and 20- to

> 25-year-old blending vinegars to produce their balsamic vinegars. Balsamic

> vinegar is graded under strict Italian law. Younger balsamics range in age

> from five to eight years. The king of all balsamic vinegars is aged for 100

> years or more and sells for nearly $800 a bottle. I now lament those many

> years of self-imposed ignorance of the culinary abilities of vinegar. There

> was no excuse for relegating that poor bottle to the shelf in the washroom

> next to the bleach and laundry detergent. Yet, my ignorance has in fact

> proven to be bliss. As I have matured as a cook I realize that vinegar is

> much more than a condiment to be used in salad dressings. A drop of vinegar

> enlivens a silky buerre blanc napping tender filets of Dover sole. Chicken

> stewed in vinegar is a regional specialty of the farms in Alsace, France.

> The top shelf of my open kitchen pantry is an assembly which spans the

> globe and is currently the domain of six types of vinegar: Organic Apple

> Cider Vinegar, Rice Vinegar from Taiwan, 8-Year Old Balsamic Vinegar from

> Modena, White Vinegar from Thailand, Chardonnay Vinegar from Napa Valley

> and Chinkiang Black Vinegar from Nanjing, China. Each has it own specific

> characteristics and plays an important role in regional, ethnic cuisine.

> Vinegar is sweet and sour. Vinegar can be as thin as water or as thick as

> maple syrup. Vinegar might have the bold scent of bittersweet chocolate and

> brushed leather or the tender perfume of sweet honeysuckle. Vinegar is a

> true vagary, a contradiction, and that is why I like it.

>

Arizona Hughes

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December 1, 2001

" Owned " by someone can mean a one-man operation, or it can refer to a large

multi-national corporation with the majority of the shares " owned " by one man.

the name of this rather large, well-respected corporation in the industry, is

" American Chemicals Ltd. " in Montreal, QC, Canada. I stand by my statement.

That you are " dubious " is good. There are many " concepts " transmitted by

well-meaning people who don't know what they are talking about except that " It

came from a reliable source " , whatever that is. Take cider vinegar which is

supposed to have medicinal or nutritional properties of some sort. If any these

claims had any shred of truth to them, why then are they not espoused by the

Vinegar Manufacturers' Association (I think I have the name right) of America.

Don't you think that they would jump onto the chance to propagate proven

inforamation in order to better market their product? Almost anything can have a

placebo effect. (Note that I said " almost " .)

Morton

Alobar wrote:

> The amount of minerals in tap water is insignificant. The idea that

> distilled water will leach minerals out of the body seems to me to be a

> misconception based on the experience of storing distilled water in copper

> pipes & containers. Plumbers say that distilled water is " thirsty " as it

> will leach metal into solution. But this process does apply to living

> bodies. Why not? Because one's stomach & intestines are far from clean

> environments. One's innards are filled with digesting food, digestive

> enzymes, mucous, etc. The " thirsty water " has its thirst quenched the

> moment it enters the mouth from bits of crud on the teeth plus saliva. No

> way disgtilled water is going to leach minerals from the body.

>

> While it is conceivably possible that a chemist could make an error

> such as described below, I seriously have my doubts. It sounds like a bit

> of invented folklore. No names are given for the chemist or the company he

> supposedly owns. Come to think of it, how many chemical companies are owned

> by a person (as opposed to a corporation of many individuals).

>

> Call me dubious.

>

> Alobar

>

> -

> " Morton Bodanis " <mortonmb

>

> Friday, November 30, 2001 12:30 AM

> Re: Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

>

> >

> > Sources that " seemed reliable and conscientious " . I recently had the

> occasion

> > to visit a company which manufactures chemicals for corporations and for

> > research laboratories. While there, I spoke to the owner, a chemist,

> naturally,

> > and asked him about distilled v.s. tap water. He adamantly stated that

> except

> > for using distilled water to make a better tasting tea, he drank tap

> water. If

> > minerals will dissolve in water,they will be absorbed by the body. He will

> not

> > drink distilled water, except for in the occasional cup of tea for the

> improved

> > flavour, because it will leach minerals out of the body. To remove heavy

> metals,

> > bacteria, viruses, chlorine, from drinking water, he uses an activated

> charcoal

> > filter anyone can buy in a store. To remove chlorine from water without a

> > filter, leave a pitcher of it in the refrigerator over night. The chlorine

> will

> > have evaporated and you will have a glass of cold water.

> > Morton

>

> Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health

> and well being.

>

> To learn more about the Gettingwell group,

> Subscription and list archives are at:

> Gettingwell

>

December 1, 2001

1. Can't patent it.

2. Health benefit claims have to be proven to the FDA's satisfaction.

This is something that costs more than a producer can afford.

Chuck

I never believe anything until it's been officially denied .

On Fri, 30 Nov 2001 15:55:18 -0800, Morton Bodanis <mortonmb wrote:

> Take cider vinegar which is

>supposed to have medicinal or nutritional properties of some sort. If any these

>claims had any shred of truth to them, why then are they not espoused by the

>Vinegar Manufacturers' Association (I think I have the name right) of America.

>Don't you think that they would jump onto the chance to propagate proven

>inforamation in order to better market their product?

Why I Drink Distilled Water By Dr. Dennison

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