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Quality home water
filtration is one of the best investments we can make in
our health.
There is a surprising
connection between the quality of our water and healthful
longevity. There are many health benefits of increasing
the quality of the water we drink. All over the world and
throughout time, wherever you find the healthiest, most
contaminant-free water... you find the healthiest, most
vibrant civilizations.
The History of Water
Filters
The web site http://www.historyofwaterfilters.com/
provides a comprehensive history of water filters, a listing
of water treatment alternatives, and information about
the safety of common drinking water.
Once we understand that
our body is over 70% water and that water controls virtually
every aspect of our health, we can begin to understand
its true importance. Not just the water we drink, but the
water that we shower in... cook with... prepare juices,
teas and coffee with... all affect our health significantly.
Water is the foundation of our body, and like any structure...
if the foundation is of high quality, then strength and
longevity can be achieved.
An increased intake
of healthy water will greatly enhance digestion, nutrient
absorption, skin hydration, detoxification and virtually
every aspect of better health!
Many common ailments
and illnesses can be prevented and possibly even resolved
with an increased intake of healthy water. Headaches,
hypertension, back
pain, arthritis, asthma,
morning sickness and other
maladies can all benefit and in many cases be prevented
by regulating the body‘s natural fluid levels.
Recently there has been
a dramatic swing in medical theory and a long overdue realization
about "healing."
The best way to prevent,
treat, and in many cases cure illness is to give our body
the right tools and let it go to work. With the proper
intake of healthy water, the right minerals and nutrients,
our body can overcome almost anything.
Recent studies have confirmed
that many of the medications our society has become dependent
on, primarily antibiotics and pain relievers, often do
more harm than good. Antibiotics can be extremely damaging
to the liver and have an adverse effect on our natural
immune system. The more often we turn to synthetic medicines
to overcome infections, the weaker our natural defenses
become and the more likely we are to have repeated incidences
of infection. An increased intake of water and the proper
immune enhancing nutrients, combined with a little patience
and common sense are by far the best defense against most
infections. Allowing our body to overcome minor infections
with fever, fluids and rest increases our natural resistance
and makes us less susceptible to these intruders in the
future. Truly the best offense is a good "defense."
Pain medications and
analgesic medicines also work in contrast to the way our
body heals itself. In a very informative book called "Your
Body‘s Many Cries For Water" (very highly recommended),
studies by medical experts explain how most of the pain
sensations we experience are the result of moderate or
acute dehydration.
Headaches...
Our brain is over 75% water and when it detects a shortage
of available fluids it implements a water rationing process
by producing histamines, causing pain and fatigue. This
natural process is meant to slow us down and conserve water.
Histamines are released as a warning signal that something
is wrong. When we take antihistamines or analgesic medicines
like acetaminophen or ibuprofen we simply turn off the
signal and often allow the problem to progress. Two cups
of water and a 20 minute break will overcome most common
headaches.
Back
pain is often the result of a deficiency in body fluid
levels. The discs in our back are really little hydraulic
shock absorbers. These discs are made up of an outer shell,
filled with fluid, primarily water. A properly hydrated
disk creates a cushion that absorbs the shock of physical
activity and supports the weight of the upper body. These
discs are self hydrating as long as there are adequate
fluid levels and regular movement. Movement that compresses
and releases pressure on the disc creates a suction that
allows water to be pulled inside the disc, keeping it fully
hydrated. When a disc is fully hydrated, the shell of the
disc supports 25% of the weight load and the fluid supports
75%. When these discs become dehydrated, the shell has
to support a larger portion of the load causing pain, swelling
and can possibly lead to more serious problems.
Passive activities like
standing or sitting at a desk without regular movement,
allow constant pressure on the discs which slowly forces
water out. Without sufficient fluid levels, the pressure
on the disc increases and results in pain and stiffness.
Simply by maintaining a constant and adequate intake of
water combined with regular movement such as bending forward
and backwards with your head and upper body allowing the
discs to hydrate, you can prevent and stop most minor back
and neck pain. Try it, you‘ll be amazed how easy
and effective these natural solutions are.
Hypertension
is very often a result of the body adjusting to blood volume
loss. The most common cause of lower blood volume is dehydration.
Since our blood is more than 83% water, its total volume
is heavily affected by the level of available water in
our body. When the body detects a loss of blood volume,
it closes off less active capillary beds in order to maintain
proper blood flow to the more active areas. These vessel
closings cause a rise in tension inside the muscle mass
which we‘ve come to know as "hypertension."
More water allows proper blood volumes and less tension.
Arthritis
pain and stiffness is now understood to be initially a
result of increased friction and swelling in the bone joints.
Water is what our body uses to lubricate these joints.
When our water levels are reduced there is increased friction
between the cartilage surfaces resulting in swelling, stiffness
and pain. The movement of the joints causes a suction that
pulls water from the bone marrow to the joint cavity if
there is available water. An increased intake of water
and gentle rhythmic movements of the joints can ease, and
in many cases, overcome minor arthritic pain. A more detailed
explanation of this natural treatment can be studied in
"The Body‘s Many Cries For Water" or a
recent publication by three very highly respected medical
doctors called "The Water We Drink."
Asthma,
which affects over 12 million children in North America
alone and causes the deaths of several thousand each year,
is a direct result of increased histamine production. Dehydration
initiates exaggerated histamine production as a water regulating
control. It is well known that asthmatics have excessive
levels of histamines in their lung tissue causing constriction
of the bronchial passages and increased mucus build up.
Water is used in the lungs to keep the tissue moist, but
each time we exhale, we expel moisture from our lungs.
Under normal hydrated conditions the moisture is rapidly
replaced. If we are in a dehydrated state then the tissue
inside the lungs begins to coat with mucus to prevent drying.
It has been demonstrated in many animal studies that an
increase in water intake will reduce histamine levels and
over a 2 to 3 week period restore normal hydration to lung
tissue and reduce mucus build up. Once this occurs, the
bronchial passages begin to open and normal breathing is
restored. The same histamine related effects apply to allergies,
and again, significant benefits can result from an increased
intake of healthy water.
Morning
sickness, something thought of as normal, is a direct result
of dehydration. The fetus lives in a world of water which
the body prioritizes above all other needs. Throughout
the night, which is the longest period without water intake,
the uterus draws water from the mothers system to maintain
its internal fluid levels and those of the fetus. In the
morning the mother awakens in a state of dehydration, nausea,
and fatigue, hence the term "morning sickness."
A
common hang-over produces the same symptoms and has essentially
the same cause, dehydration... only with a much less noble
purpose. Alcohol is a very strong diuretic and causes the
body to excrete water, often leading to advanced dehydration.
Both of these common ailments can be prevented by drinking
plenty of water before bed and throughout the night.
"While
water is not an absolute cure-all, we must recognize it
as the base and primary ingredient to every preventive
and healing process inside our body. We are truly a magnificent
creation capable of preventing and curing even the worst
of disease and illness. Understanding how our body works
is the first step towards achieving optimum health. Once
we have this understanding, our actions begin to work in
harmony with our body‘s natural instincts, creating
the perfect internal environment." - Charles
Strand, Water Quality Specialist
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