Guest guest Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi Folks, Bruce here with a few thoughts on some of the posts I've read lately. I've seen the following ideas put forth: " all herbs are toxic " regarding mountain-fed water: " probably does have more minerals but this is a downside, as they are not usable in that form by the body. (The body can only use minerals that have been taken up from the soil by plants and converted to an organic form by photosynthesis.) " Regarding these posts: I'd like to offer an opinon: they are opinions not FACTS. They are assunptions that back up an ideology. They are NOT necessarily THE TRUTH! Regarding herbs: while it might be true true that some, or even all herbs, contain some amount of toxins, that does mean that they are not suitable for human consumption. In fact I have seen considerable scientific analysis by highly educated people who have been on a 100% raw food diet for twenty years that certain herbs have remarkably beneficial action inside the human body. Regarding minerals in mountain water. I have also read that mineral colloids formed in pristhe tine mountain water described above CAN be used by the body. So which is the truth: I don't know. But I do know one thing: those who claim to know THE TRUTH, while in fact putting out assumptions and opinions instead, do the cause of informed debate on what is best to eat a disservice. No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Hi, there, I'm the one making the statement about herbs. It's clear that you are speaking entirely on the basis of what you have heard from others, so I'll just respond to one thing you say. You write: certain herbs have remarkably beneficial action inside the human body The substance does not act upon the body, the body acts upon the substance. This is a basic principle of all physiology, human and otherwise. Best, Elchanan __ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of Chef Sprout Thursday, February 01, 2007 11:20 AM RawSeattle [RawSeattle] Re: Water, Minerals, Herbs, etc. Hi Folks, Bruce here with a few thoughts on some of the posts I've read lately. I've seen the following ideas put forth: " all herbs are toxic " regarding mountain-fed water: " probably does have more minerals but this is a downside, as they are not usable in that form by the body. (The body can only use minerals that have been taken up from the soil by plants and converted to an organic form by photosynthesis.) " Regarding these posts: I'd like to offer an opinon: they are opinions not FACTS. They are assunptions that back up an ideology. They are NOT necessarily THE TRUTH! Regarding herbs: while it might be true true that some, or even all herbs, contain some amount of toxins, that does mean that they are not suitable for human consumption. In fact I have seen considerable scientific analysis by highly educated people who have been on a 100% raw food diet for twenty years that certain herbs have remarkably beneficial action inside the human body. Regarding minerals in mountain water. I have also read that mineral colloids formed in pristhe tine mountain water described above CAN be used by the body. So which is the truth: I don't know. But I do know one thing: those who claim to know THE TRUTH, while in fact putting out assumptions and opinions instead, do the cause of informed debate on what is best to eat a disservice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I everyone, Jerrod here. Just a thought to consider regarding some of the bickering. We know what we know until we learn more. Great leaders accept the challenge of Romans 12 to " renew their minds. " We must continue the education forever. Example is that we have thought for a long time that distilled water was best and only this last year has it become common knowledge that distilled water is stripped of the good and the bad so adding back live minerals is really beneficial. Lets continue to be respectful as we encourage each other on in the way of the truth. BTW - if you are reading this, you are a leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 > We know what we know until we learn more. Simple, yet true! And open minds and hearts help us to learn more quickly! I basically stopped drinking tap water in the mid-80's after getting a headache from drinking a full glass of tap water. I had been drinking purified (RO) prior to that, but not exclusively. That headache was enough for me to avoid consuming tap water. I do recognize that the earth, as well as river rocks and gravel are great cleansers of water. I also realize that we humans are emitting enormous amounts of pollutants into our atmosphere, ground, and waters. While isolated “natural” springs/artesian wells may offer very clean water, I still would not say they are free from pollutants. Maybe they are, but maybe they are not. Many people choose to use such spring water, which may actually be the best water for us. Some of us choose not to drink it. It’s about choices. Regarding the minerals, etc. in water, as decaying plant matter gets into water which seeps into the ground and much of the surface ground is made up of millions of years of decayed plant matter, then many of the “ingredients” in water may be from plant sources, though quite old. I don’t know how differently the body treats rock-based ingredients from ancient plant-based ones, but do recognize, as humans have been consuming river and spring water for a long time, it is natural for them (at least without modern pollutants.) I do recognize that “pollutants” actually originate on/in the earth. Humans have just changed their locations and forms. I choose to avoid them. > Lets continue to be respectful as we encourage each other on in the > way of the truth. Well said! Maintaining an environment that encourages people to share their insights may allow us to discover some amazing things! We all have the challenge of deciding which is true for ourselves. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I have often envisioned having my home water rigged so that after it went through a filter ..it ran down river rock and into the sink/glass/bath etc. Catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Well said! BUT have you studied about Viktor Schauberger? And his suggestions to even be able to drink tapwater? Or to have as good,pure water as it´s possible? (OF course you can´t get a better water than mother nature is giving us in for example in watermelon,cucumber aso) Maainikki Jeff Rogers <jeff RawSeattle Friday, February 2, 2007 11:52:46 PM [RawSeattle] Re: Water, Minerals, Herbs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Maainikki, So what does Victor say about tap water? Mark _____ RawSeattle [RawSeattle ] On Behalf Of Maainikki Pellikka Saturday, February 03, 2007 3:11 AM RawSeattle Re: [RawSeattle] Water, Minerals, Herbs, etc. Well said! BUT have you studied about Viktor Schauberger? And his suggestions to even be able to drink tapwater? Or to have as good,pure water as it´s possible? (OF course you can´t get a better water than mother nature is giving us in for example in watermelon,cucumber aso) Maainikki -- Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.22/666 - Release 2/3/2007 3:31 PM -- Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.22/666 - Release 2/3/2007 3:31 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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