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--- seifert925 wrote:

> But rain is not the same as distilled water in a jug

> bought at a store. Patty

>

 

Can you explain how it is different?

 

 

 

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The debate absolutely goes on. For years now I have

been hearing and reading absolutely emphatic feelings

about which is better (or worse), distilled, spring,

or reverse osmosis (though truly until a couple of

days ago, with the exception of our government

perhaps, I've never heard anyone think tap water was

good). And I do mean emphatic because people feel

very strongly about this subject, and all arguments

are compelling.

 

I have a distiller that I never use, but have reverse

osmosis that I do, and I buy the occasional gallon of

spring water just for a change. To the reverse

osmosis I " usually " add Willard Water, something my

homeopath from many years ago suggested I take. It's

been around forever. Then I forgot about it and didn't

use it again until very recently when I was advised

again to take it. Willard Water XXX (the brown one

vs. the clear one) contains activated carbon, amino

acid, organic trace minerals, and other desireable

ingredients obtained from lignite (the fossilized

remains of plants grown over 50 million years ago.) It

is catalyst-altered water which if consumed regularly,

supposedly can help assimilate nutrients more

efficiently, increase enzyme activity, and strengthen

the immune system, and supposedly help break down

waste materials and toxins for expulsion from your

body.

 

Anyway, it's just another opinion. I imagine there

will be some who will feel very strongly that this

isn't good either. I just don't think anyone is ever

going to " win " this argument because, truly, the pros

for distilled and spring are both very compelling.

There is so much " evidence " for both sides out there.

And then again I know a very knowledgeable person who

feels that it's important to mix the different kinds

of water and not to use just one kind because

different kinds do different things, etc., etc.

 

http://www.mtnhigh.com/welcome.html

http://www.dr-willardswater.com/sixty.html

http://www.choosecra.com/html%20pages/homepage/product%20info/williard.html

 

Just my feelings,

Valerie

 

 

--- Steve <bigbird3969 wrote:

> ...and the debate goes on; steam distilled water is

> " distilled water " , and unless it is in the cheaper

> plastic (that can leech into the water), it's STILL

> beter than tap water!

>

> Steve

>

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> But rain is not the same as distilled water in a jug

> bought at a store. Patty

> ***

> [This message has been truncated.]

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I really don't feel like this is a true debatable issue (unless someone really

feels like tap water with

chlorine etc. added is *good* for you*LOL*). It seems that everyone has their

own nutritional needs, and every

area has it's own water with whatever kind of " problems " . Everyone needs to

research all the possibilities and

apply them to their own particular needs. Only by educating ourselves and

taking responsibility for our own

health can we become truly healthy. That's why this list is so great. It opens

up so many possibilities that I

might not have thought of on my own.

 

Valerie wrote:

 

> The debate absolutely goes on. For years now I have

> been hearing and reading absolutely emphatic feelings

> about which is better (or worse), distilled, spring,

> or reverse osmosis (though truly until a couple of

> days ago, with the exception of our government

> perhaps, I've never heard anyone think tap water was

> good). And I do mean emphatic because people feel

> very strongly about this subject, and all arguments

> are compelling.

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I don't think so! All the distilled water I've ever had tasted

absolutely clean. One thing I know about charcoal, from my fish

tanks--you have to wash it out *really thoroughly* in cold water before

you use it. Did you do that?

 

Actually, I have a distilled-water question too. There's this bottled

water that I can only find in one store (I don't usually buy bottled

water, because none of it beats my own filtered tap water anyway)--that's

*really good*. It says it's distilled and ph balanced and has

electrolytes, but honestly I only started drinking it because it tastes

really excellent. It's called " Smart Water " --does anybody know anything

about it? I'd order a case of the stuff if I thought I wasn't getting

ripped off.

 

Thanks all-

ST

 

On Thu, 25 Apr 2002 18:43:27 -0700 Sherry Bakko wrote:

 

>

> We just bought a water distiller and the water tastes burnt - is that

> normal

> - or does it have something to do with the distilling process...we got one

> from Sears and it has a charcoal filter that the water is run

> through......any info????? Is this normal tasting?

>

> Sherry

>

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At 6:43 PM -0700 4/25/02, Sherry Bakko wrote:

> We just bought a water distiller and the water tastes burnt - is that normal

> - or does it have something to do with the distilling process..

 

Distilled water should have no taste. Some people even think it tastes bland

because it is lacking minerals which are normally present in water.

 

I would say something might be defective in the distiller and particles of

the heater are somehow trapped in the steam and being carried into the

condensor.

 

I would have the machine checked.

 

Zip

 

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on 4/26/02 7:25 AM, Zip at dragonmasterzip wrote:

 

 

I think I will take it back - I did remove the carbon filter and am doing

one gallon to see if that is what the problem is.....tho, I doubt

it....thanks guys for this helpful info.

 

Sherry

 

> At 6:43 PM -0700 4/25/02, Sherry Bakko wrote:

>> We just bought a water distiller and the water tastes burnt - is that normal

>> - or does it have something to do with the distilling process..

>

> Distilled water should have no taste. Some people even think it tastes bland

> because it is lacking minerals which are normally present in water.

>

> I would say something might be defective in the distiller and particles of

> the heater are somehow trapped in the steam and being carried into the

> condensor.

>

> I would have the machine checked.

>

> Zip

>

> The Dragonmaster

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> dragonmasterzip

>

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At 9:41 AM -0700 4/26/02, Sherry Bakko wrote:

> on 4/26/02 7:25 AM, Zip at dragonmasterzip wrote:

>

>

> I think I will take it back - I did remove the carbon filter and am doing

> one gallon to see if that is what the problem is.....tho, I doubt

> it....thanks guys for this helpful info.

 

Carbon filter should also have no taste unless it was damaged or not

correctly packed and the filter is spilling carbon which you are tasting.

 

If that is the case take it back because to have the carbon filter damaged

likely your distiller was dropped and may have damage which will likely only

come to light the day After the WARRANTEE expires!

 

Zip

 

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- 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.

 

 

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Mixing fact with myth to give myth credibility. The good Dr. Clifford has done a

good job here.

Morton

 

Elaine wrote:

 

> - 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.

>

 

 

 

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Looks like this answers my own wondering about which water to use...been buying

spring water but I think distilled wil be the one in the future. Oh geez...I

hope it's cheaper than the spring water available here...or at least not more

expensive.

Nope...no chance of me building my own still...John, Don't even ask.

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, " Thomas Smith "

wrote:

I have read so called expert opinion that pure water is bad for you.

This is

how distorted information can cause confusion and we become

overwhelmed with

indecision. Use your own logical reasoning when these doubts arise.

What is

pure water? If it contains anything other than two parts hydrogen and

one

part oxygen, then it is not pure. Rainwater would be pure if it did

not pick

up contaminants in the atmosphere. The argument is that we need

minerals in

water and that pure water will leach minerals out of the body. This

is just

not true. The body will accept inorganic minerals but the cells can

not use

them and they wind up as residue to form stones and hardening of the

arteries. The body can use only organic minerals that come from food.

Plants

can use inorganic and convert it to organic for use by the body.

Read what Dr. Christopher has to say.

http://www.herbsfirst.com/NewsLetters/Distilledwater.html

 

Tom

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