What are they afraid of?  Do you think that they might be concerned that if we eat properly and hydrate adequately, the need for pharmaceutical drugs will plummet like they did in Japan before the water ionizer industry was forced to shut down advertising for two years?

This article addresses a truly pathetic internet effort to discredit alkaline water.  The face of website in question is Dr. Stephen Lower.  At one time in his career, this man was a legitimate professor of chemistry at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, but it has been 11 years since he was terminated from his position. While a professor is allowed to maintain a “Dr” designation for life, this man has clearly lost all sense of the basics of scientific research.  His internet site, which is obviously backed by someone with a strong financial interest in seeing the awareness of the benefits of alkaline water suppressed, is based upon Lower’s (or the pharma industry’s) self-serving hypothesis that water can’t be ionized and that water ionizers are therefore a scam.  

How does his site, which doesn’t sell anything (therefore no revenues) constantly maintain the top ranking for the hotly contested keywords of alkaline water and water ionizers?  Riddle me that!

Lower’s website offers a couple of chemistry equations, and then he states that pure water can’t be ionized. His statement is true, but irrelevant, because there is no such thing as pure water in nature. The only pure water in the world is created through distillation. His site offers no scientific basis whatsoever, despite claiming that water ionizers don’t work based upon scientific fact. All legitimate scientific papers begin with a hypothesis, describe and perform accepted testing procedures and protocols in detail to insure unbiased data, generate and analyse data, and finally, discuss the implications of the study.  Lower refuses to even test the water or the machines that produce the water, and yet he triumphantly claims that ionized water is a hoax. Shame on him!

When a Vancouver distributor for one of the ionizer companies contacted the ex-professor to invite him to a demonstration to test the results of the ionization process, the ex-professor declined the invitation. The distributor then offered to bring a machine to the ex-professor’s home, or to any lab of his choosing for a demonstration. The distributor’s goal was to provide unequivocal evidence that the alkaline water ionizing machine does change the pH and ORP of water when the water is passed through the simple process of electrolysis. The ex-professor declined the offer.  The distributor then offered to have the water tested any scientific testing facility in the area, and have Dr. Lower choose the technicians and the testing equipment.  The process wouldn’t cost the ex-profession anything, but he refused to take part in scientific testing.

Why would somebody who claims to be an expert on a subject and publishes their beliefs, refuse to attend demonstrations that clearly invalidate his/her claims?

In a more recent email sent by Dr. Lower to a Doctor of Natural Medicine, Dr. Lower wrote: “ I do not test processes or devices, but merely assess the scientific credibility of the explanations given for how they work”.  He also stated: “I am prepared to admit the possibility that some of the dubious products I mention might be effective under the right conditions”.  So, we know he won’t test his theories, and he admits that there may be merit to the fact that ionized water may work, but it doesn’t suit his needs to put those statements on his website that sits at the top of the Google search engine for the subject.

Dr. Lower publicly states on his personal website that he can do without: God, cats, Microsoft Windows, sports, most tv and popular culture etc etc etc.   Probing a little further into his website, we find a list of favourite websites, which includes the blasphemous Jesus Dressup where you can dress up Jesus as a devil or in other outfits (see http://www.jesusdressup.com/ ) and the Periodic Table of Comic Books (see http://www.uky.edu/Projects/Chemcomics/index.html ) .

You may be wondering why I’m picking on a seemingly harmless 77 year old guy, who is clearly unable or unwilling to assess alkaline water or water ionizers. If it were all harmless fun, we could just have a good laugh. However, I have spoken to numerous people who have chosen to discontinue their investigation of the benefits of alkaline water because of their belief that the opinion of this charlatan has value. If I have personally spoken to dozens of people who have been influencecd by his website, imagine how many thousands of victims he has tricked with his gibberish.  It disturbs me that someone like Lower can destroy the legitimate efforts of people who are attempting to learn about a natural way to improve their health.

It is hard to believe that it can get worse, but it does.  A recent search of “alkaline water” on Wikipedia turned up the following statement:  “However, drinking ionized water would not be expected to alter the body’s pH, and there is no evidence of any claims made by manufacturers that drinking ionized water will have a noticeable effect on the body.[2]” .  Guess where the statement came from?  None other that our infamous Dr. Lower (see “Lower, S. “”Ionized” and alkaline water: Snake oil on tap”).   I’m not kidding!  This charlatan and his gimmicky website are quoted as a source for alkaline water on Wikipedia.

Enough is enough! Surely the pharmaceutical industry can come up with something better than this farce. 

It is time to take off the gloves and go after the people who pretend to know what they are talking about when it comes to ionized water.  I have been made aware of articles from a nutritionist from a famous medical institition and a couple of MDs in the States that claim that ionized water can’t and won’t work.  They haven’t tested the water and they have no research or ancedotal evidence to support their claims.  

Anyone that wants to help me expose unsupported claims from professionals that are just sounding off for notoriety or for hidden profit are encouraged to contact me.   This could get interesting!

 As always, it must be stated that the contents of this article are the opinions of the author and are not intended to be offered as medical advice. Always consult with your health care provider (preferably a Naturopathic Doctor) for health issues.

Here is a story from a personal friend of mine who used the water to change her life by eliminating her arthritis and several other problems.

“I contacted a mild case of the E-coli infection five years ago when I was 58 years old. Despite being a mild case, the effects were anything but mild. An 18 month saga of distress began with an emergency room visit, prescriptions that relieved the severe pain but created digestive problems, and eventually ended with my trusted naturopath helping me return to health. Unfortunately, due to the prolonged period of inactivity, arthritis had really taken its toll on me. I suffered from painful arthritis in my hips, neck, shoulders, and ankles. While arthritis is not life threatening, is sure is a pain in the….well, just about everywhere. Even the simple things that we take for granted like walking up and down stairs were a real problem. I was becoming an old lady, which was not sitting well with me.

One day a friend of mine told me that I should start drinking ionized water, as the water had helped him with his arthritis. I was skeptical, but I couldn’t deny the success that he had found with the water, so I decided to give it a try. Imagine my surprise when I started to feel better. It got to the point that I actually returned to my Aquafit classes in the local swimming pool. As time progressed, my mobility and flexibility returned. Now I can do squats, which I never thought I would be able to do again. Walking for extended periods used to hurt my feet and cause my ankles to swell, but I recently walked two long trails in Algonquin Park without any pain and zero swelling.

There are also other subtle but significant effects such as: I can now take my rings off at night, my joints have stopped creaking and cracking and are much more flexible, my abdominal discomfort has disappeared, I sleep much better, I have more energy, and my concentration has improved. Now I can move around like the old days, and having flexible joints has allowed me to return to my passion for quilting. It gets even better. My acid reflux disappeared, I began to lose weight, and my Type 2 diabetes is now under control. It all may sound too good to be true, but every word is the truth. I would be happy to speak to anyone about my experience.”

“I have had Parkinson’s for about 8 years, and the Disease has steadily progressed. A friend offered me a sample of alkaline ionized water in April of 2009, after telling me that there was evidence that Parkinson’s patients had been helped by the water. I liked the taste and texture, so I began to drink it every day.
Prior to drinking the water, I was a member of a bowling team. I was not very good, but I enjoyed it. I was always worried about falling as I had been experiencing dizzy spells and had problems with my coordination. I never fell but there were plenty of times that I thought I would.
Once I began to drink ionized water, I noticed positive changes. It was hard for me to believe, because I have had the disease for so long, but my symptoms began to improve. I finished the bowling season in May, and my ability to move around with confidence improved each week. My score didn’t improve much, but my enjoyment of the game increased. I found myself able to move to the ball return and deliver the ball with confidence. That may not sound like a big thing to people who don’t suffer from Parkinson’s, but it made a huge difference to me.
I recently purchased my own water ionizer for convenience, and to take advantage of the water being as fresh as possible. It is important to drink the water fresh, as the ORP is the most effective when the water first comes out of the machine. You learn this stuff as you go.
Recently I visited my doctor at the University of Miami. I told him of the positive developments once I started drinking the water. He told me that if I wasn’t his patient, he would have a hard time diagnosing me with Parkinson’s. He said that I was certainly no longer the typical Parkinson’s patient. He requested that I send him a link about the water and of course I obliged.
Every day I seem to be improving. My hope in sharing this letter is that others may experience similar improvements, and of their symptoms and the quality of life for them will improve like mine.”

I would like to thank the lady from Florida for sharing her story. It is great to hear every success story, and hopefully this forum will allow others to learn from her experience.
This story provides yet another example of a physician learning about the benefits of the water from a patient. While many doctors choose not to listen to anyone except their pharmaceutical reps, it is encouraging that some are willing to listen and learn. I believe that it is inevitable that doctors will learn more and more about the water as the evidence of the benefits can’t be ignored. Doctors may never be able to prescribe the water due to potential repercussions from the College of Physicians, but that doesn’t prevent a physician from suggesting that their patients do some independent research.
Don’t be afraid to tell your physician your story. The more the doctors hear from us, the more likely they will be to take the time to learn. One way or another, the word will spread over time, but it would sure help if the people that we trust with our most private issues would also trust us.

Once again, the disclaimer:

The author of this article is not a physician. All comments made in this article are the opinion of the author, or the opinions of those that have provided the information, and are not intended as advice.

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It is estimated that nearly 8% of the Canadian and American population (about 26 million people) have diabetes, of which 90% is of the Type 2 variety. The number of cases doubled between 1990 and 2005, and the Centre for Disease Control has called the increase in numbers an epidemic. No kidding!

Historically, Type 2 Diabetes has been considered a disease of adults, but the exploding rates of obesity in our youth has corresponded with an alarming increase in the disease in our children. I feel a McDonalds rant coming on, but lets keep going.

Diabetes is determined by measuring the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood, and it is expressed in millimoles per litre (mmol/l). Normally blood glucose levels stay within narrow limits throughout the day: 4 to 8mmol/l. But they are higher after meals and usually lowest in the morning. Diabetes occurs when the blood sugar level moves outside these limits on a sustained basis. As people get older, glucose levels typically tend to edge towards the upper end of the scale.

There are a couple of ways to deal with Type 2 Diabetes. Of course, one is the product of the pharmaceutical world, and the other is completely under your control. Guess which one I prefer? I can provide all kinds of information on Type 2 Diabetes, but you can find more information than you can ever possibly read on the internet. With that in mind it’s time for a quick story.

Robert, the individual in this story has a family history of Type 2 diabetes that begins at approximately age 60. Mom and Dad, aunts and uncles all got Type 2 diabetes around age 60. So, it wasn’t much of a surprise for this particular gentleman when his doctor informed him that he had developed Type 2 Diabetes at age 59.

His physician informed him that his glucose (blood sugar level) had exceeded 12, and that it was time to do something about it. The doctor correctly informed the gentleman that he could get his blood sugar level down with a combination of a better diet and some exercise… my kind of doctor!

There is nothing like being told you have a disease by your physician to get your attention. Robert immediately started to change his diet with the focus on cutting out carbs. If you have been through this, you will know that it isn’t fun, but you do what you have to do, or you could ultimately face taking insulin for the rest of your life.

Despite being able to curb the carbs, and paying more attention to his lifestyle, Robert found that his glucose level remained in the 12 to 14+ range over a period of more than a year. His physician recommended a natural remedy (this doctor is sounding better all the time) and said that if the remedy didn’t work, the patient would have to consider taking the insulin pills.

At the same time that Robert began to take the natural remedy, he also started drinking ionized water. He informed his physician that he had been researching the water, and the doctor said he would be very interested in the results (a doctor with an open mind!).

The results were dramatic. Within two and one half weeks, the patient’s glucose level was down to 8. Robert was very pleased with the turn of events after fighting unsuccessfully with the disease for more than a year. Robert couldn’t help but wonder if the results were due to the remedy, or the water, or a combination of both. To test the results, he stopped taking the natural remedy recommended by the doctor. It is now four months later and Robert’s glucose levels remain at 8.

The physician was very impressed, which I find really encouraging. The medical profession may handcuff the doctors, but it is only a matter of time before they will have to face the reality that the water removes acid and allows the body to heal itself… naturally.

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It is the last weekend of the “real” summer in Ontario. While fall doesn’t officially begin for a couple more weeks, summer realistically ends for us when the kids go back to school after Labor Day. It has become a family ritual to spend the last days of summer at the cottage before life gets crazy again. Ragweed grows all over southern Ontario, and it obviously loves Muskoka as much as we do.

I started to suffer from ragweed allergy when I was fifteen years old, which according to my kids, was about 100 years ago. From about the middle of August until the first frost, ragweed just wears you out if you suffer from the allergy. Those who have experienced stuffed up noses, sneezing, and teary eyes know exactly what I’m talking about. Before I started drinking ionized water, I basically had to put my life on hold for six weeks or more each fall, because of sleep deprived nights, and the inability to work at a computer or a desk because of a dripping nose and teary eyes. Forget sports or having fun, as ragweed season was always a time for me to hibernate.

I took the prescription drug applied by the four needles each summer for years. I have also tried every over the counter product available from drug stores. While the needles seemed to lessen the symptoms marginally, nothing short of going away on a cruise (my wife’s favorite solution) provided any relief.

The first year that I started drinking alkaline ionized water, I was so surprised by the fact that the water got rid of my acid reflux and arthritis, I didn’t even notice that I was not suffering from ragweed. Not a sniffle, not a sneeze! It wasn’t until my son caught a cold in November and graciously passed it around the family that I felt the symptoms of having a cold. It was then that I realized that the water did more for me than fix acid reflux and arthritis.

Now back to today and my stuffy nose and teary eyes. We are at the cottage for our last blast of summer. As we packed up a few days ago, the water ionizer didn’t make the trip as golf clubs and food seemed to be more important. Not a problem with ragweed for the first couple of days, but last night, I started to sneeze and sneeze and sneeze. I got up early this morning as sleeping was out of the question, and moving around helps. I also thought my wife would appreciate a few hours of uninterrupted sleep.

The weather is just too nice to cut the trip short for the family so that I can have my water. So, I’m off for a boat ride to find out if a mile or two offshore is enough distance to keep the pollen from finding my nose. Not exactly a cruise, but a day on the water seems like a great alternative.

I know ragweed doesn’t seem very important compared to cancer and other diseases, but for the few weeks when you are suffering, it is hard to think of anything else. Don’t forget your water ionizer if you suffer from ragweed!

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“The time has come in America when the same kind of concentrated effort that split the atom and took man to the moon should be turned toward conquering this dreaded disease. Let us make a total national commitment to achieve this goal.”

President Nixon followed through on his promise and signed the National Cancer Act on December 23, 1971. What started out as a noble cause has obviously lost its focus over the years.

In 1971, the medical community didn’t have a cure for cancer. They had three strategies for dealing with cancer, which included “slashing, burning, and poisoning”. You will never hear a doctor refer to surgery as slashing, or radiation as burning, or chemotherapy as poisoning, but that is exactly what each of the medical terms means in layman’s terms.

In 2009, after 38 years of research by the best scientific minds in the world, that have been funded by hundreds of billions of dollars, doctors still slash and burn and poison… oh excuse me… perform surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

I don’t want to take the negative approach and talk about money and conspiracies. We all know about that stuff. What is obvious is that governments, and the medical community, and the pharmaceutical industry are not going to provide the answers. What I do want to talk about is what we can do about cancer.

In Canada and the United States, it is illegal to practice medicine without a license. The powers that control the industry have made it virtually impossible for our physicians to recommend any product if it hasn’t been approved by the FDA or Health Canada. The College of Physicians has the right, and exercises its right, to sanction physicians for any behavior that exceeds its guidelines. As a result, our physicians, who are in a position to listen to their patients and be part of the solution, have to remain detached.

Many doctors are aware of the ability of alkaline ionized water to eliminate acid from the body, which in turn allows that body to heal itself. These doctors have all seen the results first hand. Yet, they won’t recommend the water, and they won’t write review papers. You can’t blame the doctors. They are not willing to risk their livelihood. They have worked hard to become physicians and they need to protect their careers and their families, just like anyone else.

Doctors are not allowed to help us, as the system is not going to change. It’s not right, but it is reality. So, what else can we do?

The water ionizer companies deal with clients everyday that have cancer. They know that their machines are saving lives of cancer patients that have previously been told by physicians that they have terminal cancer. Unfortunately, the companies are not allowed to post testimonials because they can be charged with practicing medicine without a license. In fact, the water ionizer manufacturers and importers choose to continue to run under the radar. Why would they choose this path? They lay low because the industry is profitable, and they don’t want to upset the pharmaceutical companies. Why do they fear the pharmaceutical companies? The pharmaceutical companies have astonishing wealth and connections, and can crush the water ionizer manufacturers if they are seen as a threat. How do I know this? I talk to them. So, don’t look to the water ionizer manufacturers to spread the word.

We are beginning to see Dealers that represent products of the various water ionizer companies post testimonials on their sites. The Dealers recognize the value of the testimonials in regards to adding credibility to their sales strategy. However, the Dealers are unaware of the consequences of their actions, and will likely be forced to remove the testimonials as awareness of the units become more widespread.

It seems to me that it will be up to individuals who have experienced the water themselves to spread the word. While the medical system is strictly governed, the good news is that freedom of speech still exists. However, freedom of speech must be accomplished without being attached to business interests. This blog offers me the opportunity to do my part. I invite you to join me in helping spread the word. If you have experienced the benefits of alkaline water, please share your stories with us, so that others can learn from you.

The author of this article is not a physician. All comments made in this article are the opinion of the author, or the opinions of those that have provided the information, and are not intended as advice. All persons with health issues are advised to consult with a physician.

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I had a call a couple of weeks ago from a woman that desperately wanted a water ionizer to help combat her husband’s lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in the lymphocytes of the immune system. Lymphoma is categorized as either Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). The outlook for cancer patients who have lymphoma can vary greatly as there are many different varieties of NHL. A significant factor in dealing successfully with lymphoma, as with most forms of cancer, is early detection.

The husband in this story is very sick and unable to work. She stays at home looking after her two small children. Despite the fact that they wanted a water ionizer badly, they simply didn’t have the funds to purchase a unit. A good friend that owned a water ionizer had been supplying them with ionized water. Unfortunately, the friend lived in another city and could only make it by the house once a week. For those that don’t know, ionized water is most effective when it is fresh out of the tap. In fact, the negative ORP (oxidation reduction potential) begins regressing immediately, and in fact, loses about 80% of its impact within 24 hours. The lady in this story made the call to me when she discovered that the ORP deteriorated rapidly over time, as she realized that there was something more that she could be doing to help her family.

Her husband didn’t want her to call, as he is a proud man and didn’t want to ask for help. Fortunately for the family, the lady swallowed her pride and reached out. When she called, she apologized for asking for help, but I quickly suggested that I would do exactly the same thing if I were in her situation, as would anyone else who wants to protect their family.

She was hoping that I could lead her to someone that could provide her with a free unit in an effort to help her husband recover from the chemo. I informed her that I didn’t know anyone that offered such a service, but that I would call around. She was polite, but it was obvious that she was very disappointed.

How the heck do you find a free water ionizer for someone? I called some companies and they expressed sympathy, but indicated that they couldn’t just start giving away units, or they would be inundated with requests. So, it the companies won’t help, who would? I thought that perhaps I could find an individual or a group that might help.

I decided to make a list of people that I knew, who might be in a position to consider such a generous gift for a complete stranger. Then I thought of who I had been in contact with that had experienced life changing effects from the water. One obvious name popped up so I though why not try and call. I have to admit that it felt strange to be calling someone and asking for such a big favour, even if it wasn’t for me. Five minutes later, the unit was paid for anonymously, and the unit was on its way within the hour.

I called the lady that evening to let her know that a unit was on the way. She said that she didn’t understand how this could happen, as nobody helps a stranger with such a generous gift. When I explained that there are extraordinary people in the world, and that this was just another example, she started to cry. And cry. And cry. Between sobs, she said that there are no words for gratitude that she felt towards her benefactor. She asked me for her “angel’s” name. I told her that the person demanded anonymity. She said that wasn’t fair, as she had to say thank you. I told her I would pass on a message if she wanted, and I would ask the benefactor if would be ok to forward the message. The next day, I received an incredible message from her that expressed her gratitude to the stranger, and that the gift had already started working because it had given her family hope.

I was so moved by the message that I sent a copy of the message to the benefactor despite being informed previously that there was to be no contact. I didn’t want to call first, as I thought there was a good chance that the benefactor wouldn’t let me send the message. The next day, I received an email from the benefactor, and I braced myself for an electronic tongue lashing. However, the message from the lady was so powerful that the benefactor actually replied to the person anonymously. This is where a great story gets even better. The benefactor sent me a message, to pass on anonymously to the lady, thanking her for the gift of being able to help.

The way I keep score, there ended up being three gifts. The first gift is the actual material gift of a water ionizer. The second gift is the gift of hope to the family. The third gift is the incredible gift of giving. I don’t know about you, but this one really touched my heart.

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I’m a big fan of water ionizers, but let’s begin this discussion by declaring that water ionizers don’t remove chemicals from the water. Let me repeat that, they don’t remove chemicals from the water. The filters for water ionizers do a good job of removing chlorine from the water with the carbon component of the filter, but that is about it. They don’t remove fluoride, nitrates, chloramines, lead, mercury, heavy metals, or any other contaminants such as drugs that find their way into our water supply.

I believe everyone should learn what is in their drinking water as soon as they move into a home. Having your water checked is essential if you water comes from a well, river, lake, or any other source than water that is supplied by a municipality. If your source water is from a municipality, you can call them, or check the results online. Otherwise, you can take a water sample into a local government agency (call the nearest town), or to a store that sells water or water softening equipment. It is important to understand your source water conditions so that you can be confident in the safety of the water that you drink, and to maximize the performance of a drinking water system.

As a starting point, it should be noted that Americans and Canadians have very good water when compared to most of the world. In municipalities, the water is regulated, and closely monitored. Believe it or not, water supplied by your average municipality is as good or better that most bottled water that you can buy. The water supplied by municipalities may smell or taste bad, but it must be basically safe to abide by the law. While you hear and read about the negative impact of chlorine and fluoride, you never see individual or class action suits against municipalities over water quality, so the municipal water is safe. Being safe doesn’t mean that the water is good for you.

The proliferation of bottled water has been a huge business success, but don’t think for one minute that the water is any better for your health than the water that you get out of your tap at home. Most bottled water is acidic and carries a positive ORP (oxidation reduction potential), and both are bad for your health.

In order to learn more about water, I have spoken with the presidents or owners of water ionizer companies, water softener and reverse osmosis suppliers, filter companies, and public works technicians responsible for municipal water quality. They all have different perspectives, and they all have something to add. While some water sources are better than others, each and every water source is different, and they present different problems.

Every water ionizer company goes to great lengths to list their attributes, but none of them goes into any significant detail about the importance of the source water. The old expression of “garbage in, garbage out” definitely applies to water ionizers, as the machines can only perform as well as the water that goes into the machines.

The following is a discussion about various factors and contaminants that can alter the quality of water.

WATER HARDNESS

Any analysis of water filters should start with a short discussion of water hardness. Water hardness is the referred to as the amount of CaCO3, or calcium carbonate available in water, and is measured in parts per million, or grains per gallon. Other minerals also have an effect on water hardness, but calcium is the predominant component of hardness.

This part of the discussion will focus on water ionizers, because of the importance of water ionizers on their performance. Water ionizers require minerals in the source water in order to function effectively.

Soft water (under 80 ppm) will benefit from a remineralization filter, which typically introduces calcium carbonate into the water supply. The filters have to be changed every six months.

Hard water (over 150 ppm) presents a different challenge for water ionizers. Hard water will cause scale to build up in the ionization chamber, which will reduce the performance of the machine until it ceases to operate. There are two ways to deal with hard water when it comes to water ionizers. The traditional method was to install a filter containing phosphate. The filters have to be changed every six months. Another method of dealing with hard water is to install a specialty magnet on the water supply line before the source water enters the water ionizer. The effect is the same, but the magnets never have to be replaced.

SEDIMENT

Water that comes from a municipal source rarely requires a sediment filter because the sediment has been removed by the municipality. We recommend that all drinking water taken from a well, river, or lake should have a sediment filter. The most common sediment filter is 5 microns. They are inexpensive and can be purchased at any hardware store.

CHLORINE

Chlorine is used by municipalities as a low cost means of sanitizing water. Chlorine can effectively be removed from water with carbon filters.

The carbon component of water ionizers will remove between 90% and 99% of chlorine, which means that additional filtration for chlorine is typically unnecessary. If you want to remove chlorine from your source water without purchasing a water ionizer, you can visit any hardware or lumber supply store and purchase a carbon filter and canister. A simple GAC (granular activated carbon) filter is effective. The filters will last for 6 to 12 months depending upon source water conditions and usage.

FLUORIDE

Fluoride is used by municipalities for the purpose of improving dental health. A heated debate continues to be waged between those who want fluoride and those who are vehemently opposed. The CDC (Centre for Disease Control) says that Fluoride is acceptable in levels below 1 ppm. Most municipalities limit the concentration of fluoride to a maximum of 0.8ppm or less.

Approximately 2/3 of households in Canada and the USA drink water containing fluoride.

The filters that you find in water ionizers do not remove fluoride.

Fluoride can be removed from the drinking water at different levels:

A) 60% removal can be achieved with an Activated Alumina filter if the source water has a pH of less than 7.5. The filter needs to be replaced every 6 months

B) 90% removal can be achieved when a Heavy Metal filter is added to an Activated Alumina filter. Heavy metal filters need to be replaced every six months.

C) 99% removal is attainable when a second Acivated Alumina filter is added to the first Activated Alumina filter and a Heavy Metal filter. The second Activated Alumina filter only needs to be replaced every 12 months.

D) Virtually 100% removal with a reverse osmosis system

CHLORAMINES

Most municipalities use chlorine to sanitize the water. When significant amounts of chorine are added, the odour can be very noticeable. When the odour becomes unacceptable, some municipalities may add ammonia to reduce the odour. The problem with combining chlorine and ammonia is that chloramines are created. Water ionizers do not eliminate chloramines.

Once again a heated debate exists about the advantages and disadvantages of the use of chloramines in the water. You can read more at:

http://www.epa.gov/safewater/disinfection/chloramine/index.html

Medical grade chloramine filters are available that will eliminate over 90% of the chloramines, and they last approximately six months.

LEAD

Older homes that have lead plumbing pipes may have lead contamination. Heavy metal filters will remove virtually 100% of the lead and they need to be replaced every six months.

MERCURY

Mercury is found in both organic and inorganic forms. You can learn more about mercury at: http://people.uwec.edu/piercech/Hg/mercury_water/drinkingwater.htm. Heavy metal filters are available that will remove virtually 100% of the mercury found in water, and they last approximately six months.

SODIUM

Sodium is not typically a problem in source water as it is acceptable up to 40 ppm (parts per million). Sodium concerns generally only occur when sodium is added to the water supply by means of a water softening systems. Drinking water produced by salt based water softening systems often contains sodium in concentrations in excess of 200 ppm. People should not drink water that has been softened with salt. They should also be aware that more sodium may be absorbed through the skin from taking a bath or shower in water that has been softened by salt, than from drinking water for an entire day. You might want to investigate salt-free water softeners if your source water is hard.

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What started out as a simple blog to share my story about how alkaline ionized water eliminated my acid reflux and arthritis, has evolved into something much more important than I ever imagined. It seems the blog has inspired others to share their own personal stories about how the water has helped them with their own personal situations. I believe that those who share their stories are providing an invaluable service, as tens of thousands and sometimes even millions of others are looking for information about the same diseases. Real stories from real people provide information and hope for those that don’t know where to turn, after the medical and pharmaceutical systems have let them down. I’m not a doctor basher. Doctors provide a valuable service, but our current social structure is flawed and doctors are left as the scapegoat. It is not the fault of the doctors that they have not been trained to help people learn how to become, or stay healthy.

When my wife first introduced me to the water, I couldn’t have been more skeptical. I would have bet 1,000 to 1 odds against the water helping me at all. Imagine my surprise when my acid reflux disappeared within a week, and my osteoarthritis disappeared in a couple of weeks. How could that be? I had been taking pills and a topical transdermal NSAID for my arthritis for several years, and pills for my acid reflux for a longer period. The medications only masked the problem and my physician indicated that I would be on medications for the problems for the rest of my life. How could something as simple as water fix the problems in weeks?

I have come to realize that each one of us owns and operates the most sophisticated machine in the world. That machine is your body. No amount of money or scientific knowledge can produce anything that comes close to the miracle of your body. So, why do we treat our cars better that our own body? We put the proper fuel and lubricants into our cars, but we neglect and often abuse our most precious asset.

It appears that most of the people in our society have very little interest in their health as long as they believe they are healthy. It is only when they begin to experience problems themselves, or if a loved one becomes ill, that they begin to consider the consequences of what they are doing to their bodies. In Canada, the situation is made worse by the fact that Canadians believe that the medical system will take care of us them when we do become ill. It is easy to understand the frustration of a patient when their doctor tells them the equivalent of “it sucks to be you”, because they are unable to provide anything more than a prescription to control the pain or the symptoms. My own physician gave me the bad news many years ago that I would have acid reflux and it was not going away. The good news was that “we” could manage the problem with prescription drugs. To this day, I’m still trying to figure out the good news part of the equation.

When the process was repeated for my arthritis, I was angry because the arthritis was having a significant impact on my life. The only thing the medical community could offer was “take one of these pills in the morning and one at night, and “we” can manage the problem. He also told me that “we’ would have to monitor the situation, as the drugs would probably damage my gastrointestinal tract over time. Great!

When the doctor later told me that I should get started with a third prescription to reduce my cholesterol levels, I refused. I would like to tell you that I immediately started to eat better, but I didn’t. I have to give all the credit to my wife, as she kept researching, and trying things that might help me. Eventually she came upon the “miracle water”. I haven’t had to take pills for anything since I started drinking the water more than a year ago.

I spend a lot of time these days researching and learning about water. I talk to companies that make filters, water softeners, reverse osmosis machines, and of course water ionizers. I also spend time talking to people who drink alkaline ionized water. At first, I was surprised how many people were telling me that the water improved or changed their lives, because I thought I was the only one. What has become clear after many conversations is that a significant percentage of people that drink the water experience rapid relief from acid reflux and arthritis. Also surprising to me initially was how many people experienced significant weight loss over a few months, without dieting. The weight loss always came as an unexpected bonus, because nobody started on the water trying to lose weight. I was also surprised by how many people (women in particular) had experienced relief from constipation and bloating. Many people that I have talk to feel they have more energy and they experience less pain. While any of the above would be reason enough to want drink the water, the benefits go much deeper.

Disease manifests itself in a wide spectrum of ways. Clearing up acid reflux is great, but it pales in comparison to beating cancer. I have spoken to three different people since I started this blog that have told me how they beat cancer with the water. The liver and prostate cancer stories have already been written can be reviewed at this site. The breast cancer story will be available as soon as I confirm all the facts. It is critical to me that that the stories can be verified. I hope to be able to present dozens or perhaps hundreds of articles on cancer alone over time.

I have also interviewed people who have reduced or eliminated their Type 2 diabetes medications. There are more than twenty million people in Canada and the United States with Type 2 diabetes. Twenty million! Type 2 diabetes is reaching epidemic status and nobody seems to care unless they have the disease themselves. There is “real” good news in regards to Type 2 diabetes, as it can be controlled and eliminated with diet, a little bit of exercise, and reducing stress. Stress plays a significant role in our health and it is overlooked by virtually everyone. I expect that the water will play a significant role in reducing diabetes in our society, as virtually every brand of water ionizer (except the expensive Multi Level Marketing units) can be purchased for less than the annual cost of controlling a simple case of diabetes. I believe it is only a matter of time until the insurance companies get involved as a cost saving measure.

I have listened to stories about success with skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, athlete’s foot, and fungus when acid water is applied to the skin. Acid water is produced as a bi-product when a water ionizer machine creates alkaline water for drinking.

I’m also receiving stories about the positive effect the water is having on digestive disorders such as IBS, colitis, and Crohn’s disease. The water also provides relief to many that suffer from constipation and bloating. Relief for arthritis and acid reflux typically occurs in days or a few weeks, but it seems that the digestive system disorders require a person to drink the water for about six months.

How can water do all this? Is this miracle water? The key to understanding why the water is so effective for such a wide variety of diseases is to realize that the water is not healing anything. The water is simply helping the body get rid of the excess acid that builds up over time. Your body does the rest if you give it a chance.

The human body can sustain an unbelievable amount of abuse in terms of improper diet, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, and stress. However, the body can only tolerate only so much abuse before it begins to break down. This is where alkaline ionized water comes into play.

The human body is a magnificent machine, but it is a machine. It needs fuel and it needs to eliminate the waste from fuel combustion, just like any other fuel driven machines. However, unlike other machines, your special machine has the ability to heal itself if it is properly maintained.

In the most simplistic description possible, the water ionizer splits stable water (water with no charge) into negatively charged alkaline water and positively charged acidic water. The negatively charged alkaline water helps the body eliminate the positively charged acid from your body. Once the body eliminates the acid, it can return to a slightly alkaline state, and the miracle that we call our body does the rest. That is why we see amazing results across such a wide spectrum of diseases. The body does the healing, not the water.

The human body is equipped to handle a diet of 80% alkaline and 20% acidic food or liquids. That means 80% green veggies and some fruits, and only 20% meat, sugar, flour, and pretty much all the things that most of us eat. While your body can digest acid foods, it was never meant to handle a diet of 97% acids.

Your body eliminates acid through the digestive system, primarily by means of urine and feces. We also sweat away a small amount of acid, and minute amounts simply by breathing.

When your body has to deal with more acid that it can eliminate by natural means, it will protect itself by surrounding the dangerous acidic cells with fat, and typically deposits them around the waistline or buttocks.

As we eat more fast foods, and perform less exercise, to potential of obesity and then degenerative diseases increases dramatically. As acid accumulates over time, it contributes to the deterioration of the immune system, and degenerative diseases like arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer begin to develop. The alarming rate of increase in childhood obesity and the near epidemic levels of Type 2 diabetes should be a wake up call to all of us.

Each and every one of us can take simple steps to give our body a chance to be healthy. We all experience the frustration of recognizing flaws in the system, but in this particular situation, you can make a positive contribution to your health.

I have been advised to place a disclaimer in all of my posts. I don’t know why a disclaimer is necessary, as freedom of speech is supposed to mean something in our society. Everything in this article is factual and true to the best of my knowledge and understanding. This site is dedicated 100% to providing information, and it will never be used for promoting products. However, here goes:

The author of this article is not a physician. All comments made in this article are the opinion of the author, or the opinions of those that have provided the information, and are not intended as advice. All persons with health issues should consult with a physician.

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Not everyone wants to share their stories for privacy reasons, which is perfectly understandable. Those that do share their stories have my deepest respect and gratitude, because they can educate and inspire others.

This is a real life love story of a woman that refused to let her husband’s prostate cancer destroy their lives. The couple had all the medical help you could possibly imagine, as you will see, but the medical community was simply not getting the job done. The wife refused to accept the medical prognosis. She researched and found alkaline ionized water, and made her skeptical husband drink the water faithfully every day. The husband beat prostate cancer, but the victory definitely belongs to them as a couple.

Prostate cancer is detected by a blood test which measures the level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen). PSA is a protein produced by the prostate, which is released into the bloodstream. When prostate cancer develops and grows, increased levels of PSA are released into the bloodstream. PSA levels under 5ng/ml are considered “normal”, between 5 and 10 are considered “intermediate”, and over 10 are considered “high”.

The husband’s PSA count remained at 45 in February 2009 despite the best efforts over an extended period of time by four of the leading oncologists in the world. The couple spared no effort or expense in their attempt to get rid of the cancer, including visits to meet and work with the leading physicians at both Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, and John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. When the primary oncologist on the case said that they would begin chemotherapy if the next round of tests didn’t improve, the wife took over. She researched many alternatives on the internet and decided that alkaline ionized water was the best course of action. Her research indicated that the water couldn’t hurt, and that there were many reports of the water helping with cancer.

The wife ordered a water ionizer and made her husband drink the water every day, despite being skeptical. When he returned for his next PSA test, the level had dropped to 18. The husband was so “stunned” by the results that he had an independent test done shortly afterwards. When the results came back from the independent test, the level had dropped to 13. The family was ecstatic of course. When the husband returned for his next test at the hospital, the PSA level had dropped to 5. The oncologist informed him that he was no longer considered a cancer patient, as his PSA level was considered “normal”.

The four oncologists involved with the case from the various hospitals all marveled at the “miracle”. The husband informed each of them that it was not a miracle at all. When asked to explain by the doctors what he meant, he told all of them that the only thing that he had changed in his life, was drinking the ionized water that his wife made him drink each day.

The husband asked each specialist to write a review of the case, but none of them would comply. Western medicine continues to ignore the growing number of cases where people have used alkaline ionized water to reduce the acid level in their bodies, so that the body can heal itself. The good news is that the husband no longer has cancer, and every case builds awareness of how water can play a key role in helping achieve and maintain good health.

My personal thanks go to the couple involved for sharing their story with us.

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