Blowing the Lid Off Distilled Water Myths
Myth #1 : Distilled water leaches organic minerals out from our bodies!
This seems to be the most prevalent myth about distilled water. It’s ironic that one of the functions of water is to pick up minerals and deliver them to our cells or tissues. It’s rather absurd to fault distilled water because it does this better than contaminated water.
The confusion on this seems to go back to a statement made years ago by Dr. Norman Walker that “Distilled water leaches out discarded unused minerals.” He was referring to the positive, cleansing effect of distilled water in removing unusable inorganic minerals, not a leaching of good, usable minerals. The only minerals distilled water leaches from the body are the inorganic minerals rejected by the cells and tissues of the body which, if not evacuated, could cause arterial obstructions, and even more damage.
Myth #2 : Drinking distilled water is dangerous! I’ve read that it is harmful because distilled water easily becomes acidic!
Distilled water by itself is neutral. Whenever the air, that consists of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide, dissolved in distilled water, the carbon dioxide forms carbonic acid. Without other salts in the water to buffer the weak carbonic acid, the pH value shows slight acidity. This is natural. The Water Quality Requirements of Quantitative Interpretations of USP (United States Pharmacopeia) which publishes standards for the pharmaceutical industry, including those for water quality was established by the U.S. Congress in 1884 to control the make-up of drugs. Their standards confirm that USP for Purified Water must have the pH in the range of 5.0-7.0.
Dr. Andrew Weil said:
“For reasons I don’t understand, any number of myths — some quite extreme — have grown up over the years about distilled water. A quick Internet search today will take you to sites that put forth such views as distilled water leads to early death. Nonsense. As far as acidity goes, distilled water is close to a neutral pH and has no effect on the body’s acid/base balance. Distilled water not only isn’t dangerous, it’s the purest form of water. It’s also the kind of water I drink.”
Myth #3 : Ionized Alkaline water is better than Distilled water. When consumed, alkaline water helps to neutralize and flush out acid wastes. It has a negative oxygen reduction potential, or affinity, for the free radicals that attack cell tissues. It does not have to rely solely on supplemental anti-oxidants since your ionized alkaline water contains an abundant amount.
Let’s hear what Dr. Andrew Weil (M.D.) said:
“None of these claims are true. Alkaline or ‘hard’ water (due to a high concentration of calcium) is common throughout the West. But to my knowledge, a lifetime of drinking alkaline water hasn’t protected people in the western countries from the diseases and disorders that occur elsewhere.”
Let’s hear what Dr. Lynn Tan (N.D.) said:
“If you look at nature, all fruits (this includes even bananas, coconuts, and durian) are acidic in nature, even though they are alkaline forming foods. Why did God make all fruits acidic? It is because they are exactly what the body needs. The body’s intestinal tract require an acidic medium. Have you ever thought about your stomach, how acidic it is? Its acidity has a pH value as low as 2! Alkaline water neutralizes the stomach acids. Prolonged use of alkaline water may cause disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in digestive and other intestinal disorders. The conclusion is that distilled water with a slight acidity is most suitable for our intestinal tracts.
As far as our bodies are concerned, water is neutral: it is neither acid forming nor alkaline forming.”
Myth #4 : Distillation takes out all the beneficial minerals
This is a statement used countless times, usually the literature from some filter companies trying to tell you that their filters take out all the bad contaminants and leave in the good, beneficial minerals.
Fortunately, there are many reputable companies who would never think of making this kind of claim in its ads.
Distillation will kill and remove bacteria, viruses, cysts, as well as heavy metals, radionuclides, organics, inorganics, and particulates. And yes, it will remove minerals, which fall under inorganic contaminants.
The minerals in water are in an inorganic form. In other words, they are rocks. Our minerals need to come from food, not rocks. Through the process of photosynthesis, plants are able to convert the inorganic mineral from the soil and its water into organic minerals. We were designed to eat plants to get our minerals.
Myth #5 : Distilled water is dead water. Not even fish could survive in distilled water!
Of course, fish cannot live in distilled water. To survive, fish require plankton and other living organisms that need inorganic minerals to grow.
Myth #6 : Distilled water is too expensive, I can’t afford it!
The total production cost of distilled water is RM0.40 per liter. Is it too expensive for you? Ask yourself some questions: How much is your average hand-phone cost per call? How much is a cigarette? Or how much is a can of 150ml soft drink?
A distiller is an investment in your health that will save you money by preventing future diseases. I would rather someone spend money on getting a good water distillation system than to spend it for expensive surgeries due to cleaning out inorganic deposits in your arteries and veins, which is one of the main reason for “Arteriosclerosis” (hardening of the arteries).
Listen to what the experts say…
“The body’s need for minerals is largely met through foods, not drinking water.” – American Medical Journal
“Water hardness (inorganic minerals in solution) is the underlying cause of many, if not all, of the diseases resulting from poisons in the intestinal tract. These (hard minerals) pass through the intestinal walls and get into the lymphatic system, which delivers all of its products to the blood, which in turn, distributes to all parts of the body. This is the cause of much human disease.” -Dr. Charles Mayo, world-renowned Mayo Clinic
“The only minerals that the body can utilize are the organic minerals. All other types of minerals are foreign substances to the body and must be eliminated. Distilled water is the only water that can be taken into the body without any damage to the tissues.” -The Choice is Clear, by Dr. Allen E. Banik
“The greatest damage done by inorganic minerals – plus waxy cholesterol and salt – is to the small arteries and other blood vessels of the brain (75% water). Hardening of the arteries and calcification of the blood vessels starts on the day you start taking inorganic chemicals and minerals from the tap water into your bodies.” -The Shocking Truth About Water, by Dr. Paul Bragg, ND, P.H.D.
“Hard water seals each cell with a film, so oxygen cannot reach the imprisoned cells. Nature then develops new cells which thrive on less oxygen. These cells are called cancer cells. Distilled water often frees the imprisoned cells and allows the oxygen to reach them.” -The Choice is Clear, Dr. Landone
