Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 I use a water filtration system to clean tap water before I drink it. (Coincidentally, this is similar to what PepsiCo does when creating Aquafina water, except PepsiCo uses plastic bottles, where I only drink out of glass or stainless steel.)
You can get clean public water in places like Hawaii, Oregon and anywhere that's close to the mountains, but most folks in first world nations are getting tap water that's far from pristine. The public water infrastructure in the U.S. may be among the best in the world, but that's not saying much. I won't even shower in U.S. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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 It's what's commonly found in Brita and Pur water filtration systems. It gets rid of bad tastes and odors, including chlorine. Standard 53-certified filters also can substantially reduce many hazardous contaminants, including heavy metals such as copper, lead, and mercury; disinfection by-products; parasites such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium; pesticides; radon; and volatile organic chemicals. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Another excellent whole house water filtration system is the ECOsmarte (search Internet). It uses dual ionization and oxygen electrodes to remove chemicals in both well and city water. It is a great alternative to water softening and reverse osmosis systems because it filters out calcium and bacterial debris while also controlling hard water scale build-up within the water pipes. Puritec is another company that offers a wide range of good filtration systems for every budget and need. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
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| Water filtration companies can install water filtration units in your home. Many companies have units large enough to serve a whole house, apartment, or condominium, and others small enough to fit under or above the kitchen sink. Shop around for the best price. Ask for an analysis of what remains in your water after it has been filtered. If the salesperson doesn't give you a detailed answer or starts to hem and haw, find another company fast.
There are currently three types of reasonably priced water filtration systems that eliminate most pollutants from your water. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 To select a system that fits your water filtration needs and to develop the best maintenance plan, it is best to talk with someone who has in-depth knowledge of the many factors involved. If properly selected and maintained, an RO unit may be the most energy-efficient and best way to protect your water. In the past, RO units required a lot of water to work properly, which is a disadvantage, particularly during times of drought. Some of the newer models have been designed to operate with minimal water usage. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 This company offers options combining both pre-distillation and post-distillation carbon filtration, and also manufactures a showerhead water filtration system that rids shower water of chlorine and various other contaminants. Pure Water, Inc., manufactures home and small business distillation systems that are in use throughout the world. Reverse osmosis system manufacturers whose products can claim certification by NSF International and the Water Quality Association include EcoWater Systems and Rainsoft. |
KC Craichy
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 Below is a list of recommended water filtration systems that include both short-and long-term solutions, depending on your budget and feasibility.
Most home filtering units remove organic and inorganic compounds, including lead and other metals, chlorine, chloramine, trihalomethanes, and radon gas. I am suggesting several different filtration options. The two that make the top of my list are the Wellness Filter® and Ionizer Plus®. These systems can be a bit of an investment initially, but the long-term payoffs are enormous. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 If you can, install a water filtration system at your house for the water you use in cooking and drinking. If that's not possible, use distilled water or water of known composition without chemical additives and 'medications' like fluoride. Please try to drink at least a quart of really pure water daily."
"A quart? I'll float away!"
"You drink more coffee and tea than that already, dear, and you're not floating yet," his wife said.
"Actually, all that caffeine isn't so good either. Caffeine promotes calcium excretion for
2 to 3 hours, and if you're drinking coffee frequently ... |
KC Craichy
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| The Ionizer Plus® Water Micro-Filtration, Ultraviolet Disinfection, Ionization from High Tech Health is a unique combination of an advanced water ionization system and a state-of-the-art water filtration system. Although no system can guarantee 100 percent removal of fluoride, it has been well documented through laboratory analysis that it does reduce fluoride to acceptable levels, and in some communities it has reduced fluoride by as much as 95 percent. |
| Compare different water filtration systems at: waterfilter-comparisons.com.
Plastic Versus Glass Bottles
The vast majority of bottled waters come in plastic bottles, in spite of the fact that there is a known tendency for small amounts of the plastic in these bottles to leach out into the water itself. Even small amounts of plastic can be damaging, as we do not possess a sufficient means for detoxifying it once it gets into the body. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
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| There are currently three types of reasonably priced water filtration systems that eliminate most pollutants from your water. One combines reverse osmosis with carbon filters. Another uses a zinc/copper and charcoal filter, and the third is a ceramic filter. Check your local telephone book under "Water Filtration" to find companies that sell these systems.
These systems enable you to filter your tap water for pennies a gallon. It tastes great, which makes it easy for you to drink the six to eight glasses recommended. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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 Water filtration companies can install water filtration units in your home. Many companies have units large enough to serve a whole house, apartment or condominium, and others small enough to fit under or above the kitchen sink. Shop around for the best price. Ask for an analysis of what remains in your water after it has been filtered.
If the salesperson doesn't give you a detailed answer or starts to hem and haw, find another company fast.
There are currently three types of reasonably priced water filtration systems that eliminate most pollutants from your water. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 I have also looked into a water filtration system for my home and an air purifier for my bedroom. I was diagnosed recently with rheumatoid arthritis but refused medicine. I was not being very careful with my diet but was visiting a health care provider who was very helpful. I am now very careful with what I put in my mouth and after 7 days, I am already feeling better. Thank you and thank you.
C. handy
I have read your book 3 times.
First time just because it was fascinating, second time for absorption. Third time to take notes of everything I need to do and supplies to buy. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| In an effort to reduce the exposure to these toxic compounds roughly two million home water filtration units are purchased annually. What is the best home filtration unit? It depends on the predominant toxin. For example, if the primary toxin is lead, a carbon filter provides very little benefit. This is significant since carbon filters are the most popular water purification units sold. To determine the safety of your tap or well water, contact your local water company. Most cities have a quality assurance program that performs routine analyses. Simply ask for the most recent analysis. |
Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA
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| Check your local telephone book under "Water Filtration" to find companies that sell these systems.
These systems enable you to filter your tap water for pennies a gallon. It tastes great, which makes it easy for you to drink the six to eight glasses recommended.
Recently, some stories in the media proposed to debunk the "myth" that Americans really need six to eight glasses of water a day—that it's just a ploy created by the folks who profit from the sale of expensive bottled water. |
Marcia Zimmerman, C.N.
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 If you shop for an under-sink water filtration system, look for one that does not contain brass fittings. If you already have one installed, be sure to let the water that has been standing overnight clear the faucet before you fill your glass to avoid possible lead contamination.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a study conducted by a local environmental group found that home-filtered water may contain lead. The June 19, 1998, article reported that the lead levels detected in two water filtration systems exceeded the state level by sixty or seventy times. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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| There are currently three types of reasonably priced water filtration systems that eliminate most pollutants from your water. One combines reverse osmosis with carbon filters. Another uses a zinc/copper and charcoal filter and the third is a ceramic filter. Check your local telephone book under "Water Filtration" to find companies that sell these systems.
These systems enable you to filter your tap water for pennies a gallon. It tastes great, which makes it easy for you to drink the six to ten glasses recommended. |
F. Batmanghelidj
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 Initially, the process of water filtration and its delivery into the cells is more efficient at night when the body is horizontal. In this position, the collected water, which settles mostly in the legs during the day, does not have to fight the force of gravity to get into the blood circulation. If reliance on this process of emergency hydration of some cells continues for long, the lungs begin to get waterlogged at night, and breathing becomes difficult. The person needs more pillows to sit upright to sleep. This condition is called cardiac asthma, and it is the consequence of dehydration. |
Marcia Zimmerman, C.N.
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| The June 19, 1998, article reported that the lead levels detected in two water filtration systems exceeded the state level by sixty or seventy times. The problem was due to a design flaw that allowed water from under-sink filtration systems to stand in brass faucets. Filtered water has a higher acid content and can leach lead from brass fittings. However, if you let the water run before drinking, you should not be at risk for this particular problem.
Waterborne Parasites
Numerous waterborne parasites can make us ill and adversely affect the brain. |
| I already mentioned possible lead accumulation from fittings in under-sink water filtration systems earlier in this chapter.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Rule out lead toxicity by having a hair analysis done on you or your child. Hair is a very reliable screen for heavy metal burden, is easy to do, and is inexpensive. Labs that do this work are listed in the appendix. If heavy metals are a factor in your child's AD/HD, they can be chelated by vitamin C and will then be eliminated from the body. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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 Water contamination combat kit
• filtration straw
• potassium iodide tablets
• oil of oregano (emulsified in extra virgin olive oil)
• pump activated filtration device (military grade)
• chlorine pellets (if nothing else is available; bleach is too dangerous to handle)
• Super Strength oil of oregano (food grade only)
Note: portable water filtration devices are becoming increasingly difficult to procure. This is why natural antiseptics are of such immense importance. |
Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
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| Check your local telephone book under "Water Filtration" to find companies that sell these systems.
These systems enable you to filter your tap water for pennies a gallon. It tastes great, which makes it easy for you to drink the six to ten glasses recommended.
Step 2: Get Back to Basics and Rediscover Delicious Whole Foods
You are what you eat, but if you eat a lot of refined foods you won't be a more refined person, you will be a drastically less healthy person. Our national health began a dramatic decline when refined and processed foods were introduced. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 It is a good idea to educate yourself about water filtration before purchasing a home unit. In the long run, home filters/purifiers are the least expensive and safest way to obtain good drinking water.
Activated Carbon (AC) is the most common type of filter. The carbon, used for centuries as a filtering substance, is "activated" by exposing it to chemicals at high temperatures and steam in the absence of oxygen. That gives the carbon a large surface on which to attach and absorb contaminants. |
| Solid-carbon-block water filtration, reverse osmosis, and distillation are the predominant water purification processes. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but all are effective and helpful systems for home water use. (See discussion in Chapter 1, Water.)
All living things need water to thrive and survive. Animals, both domestic and wild, the plants of nature, our garden, trees, and the grass on our front lawns—all require water to stay alive and grow. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| In an effort to reduce the exposure to these toxic compounds, roughly 2 million home water filtration units are purchased annually.
Identify and address food allergies
The importance of identifying and addressing food allergies and sensitivities is fully discussed in Chapters 15 and 51.
Determine caloric needs to achieve or maintain ideal body weight
In determining calorie needs, it is necessary to first determine ideal body weight. The most popular height and weight charts are the tables of "desirable weight" provided by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. |
Carl Jensen
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 The home water filtration system industry also profited from Americans' skepticism about the quality of their water. The sale of home water filters increased by 26 percent since 1990 and reached $1.4 billion in 1996; more than 25 percent of adults use one or more types of home water treatment devices (The Houston Chronicle, 10/8/96).
Please also see update of "Our Water is Running Out," #5, 1981.
CHAPTER 6—1981
The True Causes ol American Economic Problems_
While the status of the U.S. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
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 His work led to an understanding of the importance of water filtration in the prevention of cholera and typhoid. Louis Pasteur made tremendous contributions to our understanding of the causes of disease and the means by which infectious illnesses spread. His study of the activity of bacteria disproved the theory of spontaneous generation (the belief that living organisms can develop from nonliving material) and led to the acceptance of his germ theory of infection. |
Gabriel Cousens, M.D.
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 To select a system that fits your water filtration needs and to develop the best maintenance plan, it is best to talk with someone who has some in-depth knowledge of the many factors involved. If properly done, an RO unit may be the most energy-efficient and best way to protect your water. In the past, RO units required a lot of water to work properly, which is a disadvantage, particularly during times of drought. Some of the newer models have now been designed to operate with a minimal water usage. |
Gary Null
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 Next time you fill up a glass with water from the kitchen tap, consider that it may contain over a thousand chemicals—those that the government puts in, like fluoride, traces of herbicides and pesticides that have leached down into the water supply from fields, and traces of metal, rust, and molds from the inside of your pipes. Most water filtration systems can only remove a portion of these; the finer particles, including toxic chemicals like pesticides, come through. If you live in a polluted area and your water supply is from underground streams, buy bottled water. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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| Note: with the above mentioned supplements the more that is taken the greater is the protection. Be excessive; consume large amounts of these items in the event of a nuclear catastrophe. A simple way to get the minimum degree of protection is via special anti-nuclear supplements. These supplements were created just as this book is going to press. Called NukeProtect™, these supplements provide the minimal necessary protection:
• NukeProtect essential oil formula (special blend of oregano, rosemary, ginger, cumin, and sage oils) — take 10 or more drops three times daily. |
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