In the 1930′s, Dr Howard Hay devised a diet plan popularly known as “food combining”, which has helped millions of people towards better health. He recommended eating alkaline forming foods, avoiding refined and heavily processed foods, fruit on its own, and not to eat protein rich and carbohydrate rich foods together. These factors are still valid today.

One of Dr. Hay’s greatest observations was that people with more acidic blood were more likely to be ill. He defined a pH range of 7.4 to 7.5 to be associated with good health. When foods are metabolized, acids are produced which are neutralized by the alkaline salts (carbonates) of calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. Foods containing chlorine, phosphorous, sulfur and nitrogen, animal products and refined carbohydrates tend to be acid forming. Strenuous exercise has a great effect in that it creates more acid in the body. So athletes be advised, carbo-loading with pasta and other refined carbohydrates is also acid forming. Your performance and health can be adversely affected by not keeping your body alkaline!

In her book “The Wright Diet”, Celia Wright describes the over-acid person as being grouchy, sensitive, exhausted, inclined to aches and pains, headaches, and problems with sleeping and acidity of the stomach. Smokers have been found to have a high acid content in their urine. Cravings appear to be reduced on a more alkaline diet.

Acidic Salts

Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi, Director of the Water Institute, Tokyo, says that bad diets such as meat and potatoes, fried foods, soft drink colas, and sugars build up acid salts in the body. Often these deposits, by having to be stored away from the blood flow, can remain in the body for decades. He recommends the consumption of Ionized alkaline water, which will slowly and gently wash these salts away.

The accumulation of non-disposed acidic wastes within our body is a main contributor to the aging process. As most of the foods we eat are acidic forming, the waste products are acidic, and can only be removed by alkaline solvents. If the body is struggling to obtain sufficient alkaline from the diet to make the bloodstream a constant pH of 7.4, it has to resort to other methods. It can take calcium from the bones (osteoporosis) or it can store it in the tissues as solid acid waste so removing it from the bloodstream. Over a period of many years with the same dietary habits, this can amount to a very large amount of toxic acid waste, waiting for diseases to take place. It is probably no coincidence that cancer cells are acidic.

Dr. T. Baroody Ph.D.. states that it is absolutely imperative to keep the body more alkaline so the body can heal itself. We should be eating 80 percent alkaline forming foods and 20 percent acid forming foods. Unfortunately the average western diet is skewed the other way around, which after a period is a recipe for disaster.

Examples of strongly acid forming foods and those of strongly alkaline forming foods

The above pH figures are approximate and are measured by testing the residue after combustion or in other words digestion. For example, cola maybe (2.5) before digestion, but (1.0) after digestion. What must be remembered is that each unit change of pH is to the power of ten. In other words, a decrease of pH from seven to six is an increase of acidity of ten times! From seven to five is an increase of acidity of 100 times!

With modern foods, it really is not easy to obtain an alkaline diet, in fact if one followed correct practice; one would be labeled a fanatic or even a nerd! Dr Theodore Baroody ND, PhD, who is a foremost authority on acidity of the body, has written a five star book called “Alkalize or Die,” which is a must read for those concerned with health and longevity. The newest concept in drinking water today is alkaline water. The one Dr. Baroody has tested and feels exited about is:

“In my opinion, distilled water and alkaline restructured water are the safest forms of water at this time of our earth’s toxic exploitation. It is not advisable to drink city tap water. It is nauseating to see what is precipitated out of an apparently clear glass of tap water. The chlorine in it breaks down to form chloroform. The fluoride is a waste product. The aluminum, used to make the water sparkle, has been linked by responsible researchers to many illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease. “

“Electronically restructured water is produced through a special unit right at your own sink. This method yields alkaline drinking water and has another facet that I find particularly interesting — it lowers the millivoltage of the water. This means that the water molecule is re-figured into a lighter, simpler form that is definitely more absorbable in the body. So not only are you getting a more alkaline product, but also there is a hertz frequency charge that is beneficial. The acid run-off water can be used to water your plants or as a disinfectant on the skin. There are companies that produce units that treat the entire house water supply as well. “

“I have administered over 5000 gallons of this water for about every health situation imaginable. I feel that restructured alkaline water can benefit everyone.”

“After years of very positive continuous clinical experiment that I am conducting with hundreds of clients using electronically restructured alkaline water, it is my opinion that this technology will change the way in which all health providers and the public will approach their health in the coming years.

“Restructured alkaline water alkalizes by displacing acids and replacing alkalines. The other health benefit of restructured water is the imparted frequencies that are not in distilled water. These frequencies assist in acid displacement toward the elimination channels.

“My suggestion is to drink restructured alkaline water whenever possible.”

JAPANESE AND KOREANS ARE ADVANCED WITH IONIZED ALKALINE WATER

The Japanese and Koreans, arguably, are way ahead of most western doctors on neutralization and washing out acid wastes from the body with their alkaline water treatment. Advanced technology has made it possible for households to have their own Ionizers, which can produce water with a pH of over 9! More than 100 times more alkaline than tap water! Oriental doctors have had wonderful results and use alkaline water successfully for many ailments including reverse aging.

Scientist Sang Whang explains everything in his book “Reverse Aging”, (another must read) including why the west is slow on this technology in that very little Japanese research is translated into English, where in contrast much western research is translated into Japanese. Water Ionizers are only manufactured in Japan and Korea. He explains:

“Here is the simple process of aging. Every living cell within our body creates waste products. The nutrients from our food are delivered to each cell and they burn with oxygen to provide energy for us to live. The burned nutrients are the waste products. The food that is either good or bad for you is determined by the amount and quality of the wastes produced: toxic, acid, alkaline, etc. Most of our cells go through metabolism and old dead cells become waste products. “

“These waste products must be discharged from our body. In fact, our body tries its best to dispose of them through urine and perspiration. Virtually all waste products are acidic; that is why urine is acidic and skin surface is also acidic. The problem is that, due to several reasons, our body cannot get rid of 100% of the waste products it produces. “

“The main reason for this is our lifestyle. We stay up late and get up early. We do not take time to rest; some of us work more than one job. We, therefore, spend more time producing waste products than processing them. “

“The second reason is food. Most of the food we like is mainly acidic. Acidic food does not necessarily mean that it tastes acidic, but that the wastes produced are acidic. Grains and meats are mainly acidic; fruits and vegetables are alkaline. Citric fruits may taste acidic but they are considered to be alkaline because they contain alkaline minerals. “

“The third reason is our environment. More healthy cells are killed by pollutants in the air, water and soil than the natural deaths of cells caused by normal metabolism. Thus, more wastes products are created. “

“The question is: “What happens to those non-disposed acidic waste products?” The answer is simple. These waste products become solid wastes, such as, cholesterol, fatty acid, uric acid, kidney stones, urates, phosphates, sulfate etc., and unknown to us they accumulate and build up somewhere within our body. This accumulation of non-disposed acidic wastes within the our body is the aging process. “

“Alkaline neutralizes acid. Drinking alkaline water helps our body dissolve acid wastes and makes it easier for the body to dispose of them safely since the accumulation of acid wastes is aging, the reduction of acid wastes is reverse aging. Alkaline water is not a medicine to cure any disease. However if consumed regularly, alkaline water gradually reduces the accumulated acid wastes. As a result of acid reduction, there are many reports of natural health improvement in Japan.”

Ionization is simple and natural. The objective of a household Ionizer is to duplicate the tumbling waters of mountain streams and waterfalls. This generates an electrical charge similar to electrolysis, which generates negative ions, which in turn creates alkaline water. People drinking mountain alkaline water are known to have less disease and greater longevity. Negative ions allow inorganic minerals to be easily absorbed by the body. At the same time, quality Ionizers have an efficient, activated charcoal filter, which removes chlorine, bacteria, heavy metals and other pollutants from tap water, whilst retaining and concentrating beneficial minerals.

A daily intake of eight glasses of alkaline water helps your body combat free radicals and to neutralize and wash out acid wastes.

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WATER IS THE NUMBER ONE NUTRIENT!

In an emergency, the human body can manage to survive without food for well over one month, but without water we can only survive for a few days. Water is the essence of life. Over seventy percent of the human body is made up of water. That is over sixty liters in the average male! It therefore makes very good sense to drink water of the very highest quality. Trillions of cells in the body require clean water to function and to get rid of waste. Every cell in the body makes waste products, which are normally acidic and have to be removed. The easier it is for the water to enter the cells the easier it is for the cells to receive nutrients and get rid of waste. Cells do not accept any old water. The better the water the better the health of the cells.

At least eight glasses of water a day should be consumed and are we not talking about tea, coffee, sodas, colas and alcoholic drinks, which are highly acidic and all strong diuretics. Freshly made fruit and vegetable juices are excellent but there is a limit to how much one can drink.

Municipal water is the best of a bad job. Increasing pollutants, toxic metals such as lead and mercury, pesticides, industrial solvents, arsenic, nitrate and estrogen mimics (endocrine disrupters) are entering water supplies. Hundreds of toxins are now being detected in drinking water and many a municipality have only the means of testing for only twelve….

Recently, on the television program Carte Blanche, Professor Riana Bornman said that she thinks what is important is to get the message through to industry, and get them to reduce the concentration [pollution] in production they are producing, and to limit the effluent they put into our drinking water. Gauteng’s drinking water is questionable.

Many water authorities are complacent when they reassure everyone that the water we drink is great, whereas often it is nothing of the sort.

Chlorine, added to kill bacteria is carcinogenic and is another toxin that the body has to contend with. The real problem is that you never know how good or bad your tap water really is. Even with an expert analysis today, tomorrow can be different. A good filter to eliminate chlorine, bacteria, and other toxins, especially if we are drinking eight glasses a day, is an absolute must.

In some areas, well-meaning municipalities add fluoride to prevent tooth decay. There is now much evidence that it does not at all, but more later. Fluoride is an accumulative toxin that can build up in the body. Unfortunately, except for an expensive activated alumina filter, no other design of filter can remove fluoride in any meaningful way. Only distillation removes fluorides completely, reverse osmosis to low levels and Ionization by about half. Drinking carbonated water is no solution, as the carbon is unattached, binds with valuable minerals and removes them from the body. People who drink plenty of sodas often have less dense bones.

The dangers of chlorine

If you are not convinced about the dangers of chlorine in your tap water, go to an extract from Dr. Z Rona.

Your body’s many cries for water

Dr. Batmanghelidj has written a remarkable book called “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water” in which he describes many cures for many illnesses by drinking at least eight glasses (250ml each) of water per day. He advocates for every quart (liter) of water one should take a quarter teaspoon of sea salt. Just like many nutritionist who believe that most people are walking around with a mild form of scurvy through lack of vitamin C, Dr. Batmanghelidj really believes that most people are suffering from dehydration or a deficiency of water. If the sensation of “dry mouth” is not present, it does not indicate that the body has sufficient water, and when “dry mouth” is present it is far too late.

Pains such as headaches, asthma, peptic pain, hypertension, angina, joint pains and many others, could well be one of one your body’s many cries for water. The body has a rationing system with the brain having priority. If the brain begins to be short of water, water is taken from another part of the body to the detriment of that part, which eventually will malfunction and cause disease. This makes sense as the only way cells can rejuvenate themselves and get rid of waste is through ample water, and very few people drink eight glasses of water per day. It’s hard to believe we can be foolish enough to put our health on the line over a few glasses of water.

The medical establishment is ignoring Dr. Batmanghelidj in spite of the mountain of evidence he has put forward in many well-theorised papers. In many cases doctors are treating dehydration with diuretic drugs. Oh well, there’s no money in water! Anyway, after selling more than 400,000 books, Dr. Batman is receiving such an avalanche of thanks and testimonies (including doctors) that he must be helping many people, and their wallets. So keep your water levels topped up!

Take a look at what the doctors are saying!

Endorsement from Dr. Theodore A. Baroody on Ionized Water

• It is definitely a health benefit to anyone who would use it. I predict that the use of electronically restructured alkaline [ionized] water will change healthcare on a worldwide basis….
• Through a very detailed system of testing and analysis covering 170 areas, called Bio kinetics, I have seen the following areas strengthened and stabilized on my clients by restructured [ionized] water….
• Urethra
• Kidney Gravel
• Lymph Vessels
• Alkaline/Acid Imbalances
• Kidney
• Colon
• Stomach
• Pancreas

COMMENTS & LECTURE NOTES BY DR. MONA HARRISON, MD

Director International Water Council

DANGERS OF DRINKING DISTILLED WATER

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THE QUALITY OF YOUR DRINKING WATER IS IMPORTANT

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WHY PURIFIED WATER IS BAD FOR YOU

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DANGERS OF CHLORINE

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WHY DRINK IONIZED WATER

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Alternative Medicine Digest Issue #9
Article Title: Rejuvenation Keys SPECIAL FOCUS ON REJUVENATION

Ever since the 1960s, Japanese scientists have been redefining what good water means. Today, if you ask any of an estimated 300,000 Japanese how they spell good water, they’ll tell you it’s Ionized Water because they use it in/ their homes every day. Ionized Water is a new technology for filtering and enhancing the quality of water by making the size of water molecules smaller. It’s already a $700 million a year industry in Japan and it is now being introduced to the U.S. under the “Ange” label with an impressive roster of health claims.

Here’s how it works. The Ionized Water unit, hooked up to a faucet, uses a carbon-activated filter to remove impurities from the water (including chlorine, fluoride, and trihalomethanines). Then it injects a small electrical charge into the water that separates the water into two kinds. Flowing out of one tube there is an acidic water (with positive ions) useful for topical, external uses; out of another tube comes alkaline water (with negative ions) perfect for drinking. The unit makes this separation at the rate of one gallon per minute.

The applications of the acidic portion of Ionized Water are numerous and quite surprising. According to the research and based on early reports from African and South American users, acidic Ionized Water acts as a “super-oxidant” to disinfect and sterilize surfaces, skin, wounds, even surgical instruments. It can kill bacteria and viruses; it can promote the healing of acne, eczema, wounds, sore throats, and blisters and it can improve skin quality. When used on foods, it can retard spoilage or act as a bacterial cleanser for meats; it can be used by dentists to sterilize the mouth during dental procedures. You can even use it as a mouthwash when you brush your teeth.

Regarding the alkaline Ionized Water, here the smaller size of the water molecules shows its advantage. According to Hidemistu Hayashi, M.D., one of Japan’s foremost Ionized Water researchers, alkaline Ionized Water can act as a powerful antioxidant in the body, destroying harmful free radicals, just as do vitamins A, C, and E, which are also antioxidants.

Although the reports are still, strictly speaking, anecdotal, Dr. Hayashi reports that he and his colleagues have seen improvements in diabetes, constipation, ulcers, blood pressure, allergies, circulation, migraines, obesity, osteoporosis, and menstrual irregularities after drinking Ionized Water every day for several months. The use of Ionized Water as a preventive medicine technology is reportedly expanding in Japanese clinics and hospitals.

Once Ionized Water gets absorbed by the body’s cells, says Dr. Hayashi, it helps to dissolve acidic wastes that have accumulated there over many years and reduces the chronic dehydration common in many people. In effect, thanks to the smaller molecular size, more water is absorbed by the body and more water actually penetrates all the cells and tissues. When the body has more water to work with (and, in this case, a more refined form of it), it is able to better deliver nutrients to all the cells, tissues, and organs.

The water tastes unusually smooth and soft, and due to its high concentration of negative ions (typical of pure mountain springs), it can be refreshing. “We are advancing the theory that the most effective and economical source for an antioxidant is ordinary tap water after it is filtered and treated with a Ionized Water unit,” says Dr. Hayashi. If Ionized Water’s claims are true, one key to rejuvenation may be as simple as drinking a few glasses of good water every day.