Healing Water Machines Health Blog

How to be Healthy at 100

2012-01-26T12:58:00.000-08:00

To the average American, the idea of living to age 100 seems daunting with all the sickness and disease that most people endure late in life. If pushed to choose, most would rather check out early than suffer through nursing homes, a medicine cabinet full of prescription drugs, frail bodies and a lonely, sedentary lifestyle. But what if you were told that it's possible to be healthy and vibrant and full of energy at age 100 and beyond?

Studies have been done on the longest-living people in the world to find out their secrets. The common thread amongst the Hunza, the Vilcabama, the Abkhasia and the Okinawa people is that they eat a largely vegetarian diet using freshly picked organically grown fruit and vegetables. Many also drink naturally ionized alkaline water from uncontaminated fresh-flowing rivers and streams. Not only do the majority of them live to be well over 100, but they do so while remaining mentally and physically fit, and few suffer from poor hearing or loss of eyesight. They never adopt a sedentary lifestyle, instead choosing to keep active with daily walks and climbs.

Although Americans are living longer than ever before, the average American will spend 10% of his or her life sick. Half of Americans 65+ have two or more chronic diseases and 25% have problems so severe that their abilities to perform one or more tasks of daily living is limited. By 2040, it is estimated that 5.5 million Americans will live in nursing homes while another 12 million will require ongoing homecare services.

Despite all of the crippling disease and health problems, researchers estimate that 1 out of every 26 baby boomers will live to age 100. So the question is, would you rather be a sick and miserable centenarian or a healthy and vibrant one?

Fortunately, you do not have to move to the wilderness or join a tribe to be part of the latter group. The following is an abbreviated list of steps you can take to live longer and be healthier from the book "Healthy at 100" by John Robbins:

Read labels--don't buy anything containing hydrogenated oil or high frutose corn syrup and avoid artificial colorings
Eat an abundance of fresh raw fruit and vegetables and buy organic whenever possible
Cut out processed foods and meat
If you do choose to eat meat buy free-range and organic
If you eat fish make sure it's wild and not farmed and low in mercury
Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and don't stuff yourself
Buy fruits and vegetables that are grown locally and are in season (or grow your own)
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables instead of frozen or canned
Eat fewer flour products and more whole grains
Drink water instead of soda
Drink soy milk instead of cow's milk

Another easy step anyone can take for overall wellness is to start drinking alkaline ionized water from a Chanson ionizer. Water ionizers are designed to re-create what happens in nature when water rushes over rocks and is very similar to the natural Hunza water. Because not all of us have a waterfall in our backyard, a water ionizer is a wonderful investment for you and your family.

People who drink alkaline ionized water report increased energy and better hydration. 75% of all Americans are chronically dehydrated and most don't even know it! Symptoms of chronic dehydration include headaches, weakness, fatigue, weight gain, premature aging, constipation, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. A Chanson water ionizer provides healthy, alkaline ionized water for drinking and acidic ionized water for eco-friendly household cleaning and skincare purposes, so get yours today! Visit http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more information.

Alkaline Ionized Water & Water Ionizer Myths Debunked

2012-01-19T16:12:00.000-08:00

Because there is a lot of misinformation on the Internet regarding water ionizers and alkaline ionized water, we thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of the most common myths and provide the truth.

Won't my stomach acid render alkaline water consumption useless?

No. There is no hydrochloric acid pouch in our body, and the stomach wall makes sodium bicarbonate to alkalize our food not digest our food. HCL is only produced when we eat or drink acid-forming foods and drinks and is balanced in equal proportion by sodium bicarbonate production. When we consume alkaline forming foods and drink alkaline ionzed water, the body does not need the sodium bicarbonate production and thus the HCL production is not required either!

Dr. Robert O. Young explains, "Alkaline electron-rich water...does not trigger the release of sodium bicarbonate and thus does not cause the creation of the acid HCl, so it does not interfere with the alkalizing of the food. In fact alkaline electron-rich water with its high concentration of electrons helps the alkalizing of the food and also helps to neutralize the caustic acidic poisonous HCL, preventing the acidification of the blood and tissues."

Can't I make my own alkaline water with lemon juice, baking soda or pH drops?

Technically the pH level of water can be modified slightly by adding certain substances, however they will not necessarily reach the optimal pH level of 9.5. More importantly, alkalizing the water without the use of a water ionizer will not reduce the ORP, so the water will still be oxidizing to the body and create free radicals which destroy cells. Ionization is also the only way to microcluster the water, which allows it to hydrate up to six times better than non-ionized water, and detoxify cells more thoroughly. For these same reasons, drinking alkaline water from a non-electric ionizer or by making your own with alkaline water pouches and the like will not provide the bulk of the benefits that an electric water ionizer does. See our article Why Non-Electric "Ionizers" Can't Compare With Chanson Ionizer Machines for more information.

When it comes to ionizers, isn't more power a good thing?

More power can actually wear down your ionizers plates faster. At only 150 watts and 5 amps, Chanson water ionizers use the least power of any ionizer on the market without sacrificing quality or performance. All Chanson ionizers use a sophisticated SMPS power system--the same one that is used in the new flat-screen panel TVs. This system automatically adjusts the power to the plates based on the rate of water flow, doubling the longevity of your unit!

Isn't mesh technology is better than solid ionizer plates because it increases surface area?

The idea of mesh plates being better or worse than solid plates is mostly all just marketing hype. We have found little no difference in performance between mesh vs. solid plates. Despite many tests we have not seen a benif from mesh or slotted plates, and we have found that in some cases, the coating actually wears off faster or has problems with rust, therefore we continue to offer only original, double-dipped and baked solid plates on all of our ionizers.

Isn't UV technology a valuable upgrade for an ionizer?

We consider the UV technology in a water ionizer to be a marketing ploy that provides little if any actual benefit to the customer. While UV is used in commercial water treatment, we do not believe that the contact time between the water and the UV light in an ionizer is sufficient to kill bacteria. And even if it does kill any, it doesn't remove it so you would still be drinking dead bacteria. Furthermore, we have been told that once the light burns out, it can not be replaced. Currently in the USA, all city water has been treated with chlorine or chloramines which will have already killed any bacteria in your water. If you have well water or bacteria concerns, we offer the Chanson Ultra Filter which will remove bacteria and not clog.

If you have a question or concern that is not listed here, please feel free to ask and our water experts will be more than happy to address it. For more information on Chanson water ionizers and alkaline ionized water, please visit http://www.healingwatermachines.com/.

Acidic Ionized Water Effective Against Bedsores, Used to Sterilize & Disinfect Medical Facilities

2012-01-11T21:39:00.000-08:00

Pressure ulcers (aka bedsores) have always been a big concern in the healthcare industry due to the fact that they can develop in as little as two hours and potentially lead to a patients death. Now that the federal government no longer reimburses caregiver facilities for the treatment of pressure ulcers, necessity to prevent and find inexpensive ways to treat is at an all-time high. Although the U.S. government has deemed most pressure ulcers to be preventable and avoidable, 2.5 million Americans are treated for bedsores annually, with 60,000 of them dying from related complications.

While prevention is surely key, unfortunately bedsores continue to be a perpetual problem and treatment for just one full-thickness wound could be as high as $70,000, or MILLIONS if a lawsuit ensues.
Fortunately, there is a solution: Chanson ionized acidic water, also known as “miracle water.”

Water ionizers use electrolysis to produce two streams of water — one alkaline, for healthy drinking, and one acidic, for external uses like disinfecting. You just hook the water ionizer machine up to your regular tap and turn ordinary water into filtered, ionized alkaline and acidic miracle water!

Water ionizers were certified in Japan as medical devices by the Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2006 after decades of research in Japan, Korea and Russia. Acidic water produced from water ionizers is used in hospitals and medical facilities across Asia to treat bedsores and sterilize and disinfect skin and equipment due to its amazing antibacterial properties. Even some hotels in the U.S. have replaced their cleaning supplies with ionized acidic water and–after overcoming their initial disbelief–their staff couldn’t be happier with the results!

Our skin is naturally slightly acidic in order to help fight off bacteria, and ionized acidic water is a natural astringent which is safe for undiluted application to the skin and may help clear up blemishes, rashes and dry, rough or itchy skin. Japanese doctors were amazed when it healed pressure ulcers all the way down to the bone!

We know what you’re thinking. How could WATER do all that? We were skeptical of its disinfecting and anti-bacterial qualities too until we personally tested using a restaurant-grade bacteria meter and then we sent it out for professional testing. The Chanson Miracle ionizer has been third party lab tested and verified to be able to make strong acid water that can disinfect on contact!* We tested it on both ecoli and staph germs with outstanding results!

A Chanson ionizer is a valuable investment for any medical facility that should end up paying for itself! Visit http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more information.

*In 70% of all water sources. Some water sources may require up to five minutes to kill bacteria.

Start the New Year off with a Detox

2012-01-04T17:32:00.000-08:00

Since overeating during the holidays has become commonplace and even "tradition", most people naturally look to the new year as a fresh start and thus make resolutions to lose weight, quit bad habits like smoking, and start going to the gym.

Goal-setting/planning is the first step towards making positive changes for your health and we recommend that you consider a detox program to kick off the new year. A detox program can aid your body’s natural cleaning process by releasing excess toxins and wastes, improving circulation, and replenishing your supply of alkaline minerals.

There are many different detox methods that you can implement as well as time periods you can choose to do them for. We recommend that you consider the following suggestions and select the methods and time periods you feel are most realistic for you. Obviously the more methods you implement and the longer you do them for, the better your results may be, however taking on too much at once could be counterproductive if you fail to stick with them. We have heard of cleanses lasting anywhere from three days to three months, and people changing their diets for a lifetime or doing one-day-a-week fasts indefinitely.

A detox program can benefit virtually everyone, however if you have a health condition or are pregnant or nursing, you should discuss with your physician before starting any new eating or lifestyle program.

Here are some methods to naturally cleanse and detox your system:

Juice fasts

Fresh juice fasts (especially those high in greens) are a popular way to cleanse and alkalize the body. You can try starting every day with a glass of fresh juice, replace one meal a day with juice, or go all out and drink nothing but juice for weeks or months as Joe Cross did and inspired many others to do in the film "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead." We recommend cucumber-pear and kale-green apple as easy and cleansing duos, but keep in mind that the act of juicing even the most alkaline of fruits and vegetables creates a mildly acidic juice, therefore we recommed that you offset the acidity by diluting with 9.5 Chanson alkaline ionized water. You can juice your own if you own a juicer, or there are companies on the internet that you can order from which will deliver fresh juice to your door daily for the duration of your cleanse.

Hydrate with alkaline ionized water

Drinking Chanson alkaline ionized water is essential throughout any detox program because it helps to flush out the many toxins that will be stirred up and eliminated from fat stores and organs in your body like your lymphatic system and your kidneys. Ionized water is microclustered which means it penetrates cells deeper than traditional water and can thus flush them out more effectively. A Chanson water ionizer is a wonderful investment for overall day-to-day health, not just during a detox. You can also try one day a week "water fasts" where you drink nothing but Chanson ionized water to cleanse your system.

Liquid feast

One of the reasons juice and water fasts are so effective is because they give your body a break from having to work so hard to break down your food for digestion. Therefore you can also try a liquid diet of blending or pureeing your food if you wish to consume more than just juice or water. Soups and smoothies are examples of liquid feast "dishes" you can try and are recommended by Dr. Robert O. Young in his book "The pH Miracle for Weight Loss."

Cut the crap

When we consume unnatural foods, they can leave behind a dense residue in our cells, which can turn into excess weight, body odor, wrinkles, cellulite and premature aging. Therefore, sugar, artificial sweeteners, animal products, processed foods, and fried foods should be eliminated from your diet during a detox and reduced in general for overall health. For example, just because coffee, alcohol, milk and sodas are liquids does not mean that they are acceptable for a liquid feast. Likewise, ordering "fresh juice" off of a Jamba Juice menu is not going to have the desired effect due to the excess sugar their smoothies contain. Dairy products clog your system and are acidifying, so avoid yogurt also.

Eat raw

If you choose to incorporate some solid foods into your diet, then you should rely heavily on raw alkaline fruits and vegetables as snacks, starters and even meals. Raw foods are more nutrient-dense than cooked foods and their negative ionic charge is the opposite of the positive ionic charge of toxins in our cells. The fiber found in fruits and vegetables will also help with elimination as well. Consider munching on carrot, celery and bell pepper sticks dipped in hummus, salads with oil-based dressings, and fruits dipped in almond butter.

Colonics

According to Dr. Norman Walker, author of "Colon Health: The Key to a Vibrant Life": "The elimination of undigested food and other waste products is equally important as the proper digestion and assimilation of food...the very best diets can be no better than the very worst if the sewage system of the colon is clogged with a collection of waste and corruption." A colonic is a safe and effective method for cleansing the bowels and can be performed by a professional or done in the comfort of your own home with the use of a colema board as often as once a month. Without them, buildup in the bowels can lead to prevention of the absorption of water and nutrients, constipation, growth of harmful bacteria and yeast and autointoxication (when toxins are absorbed into the bloodstream through the colon wall).

Go green

While you're working hard to watch what goes into and comes out of your body, don't forget to keep an eye on the toxins you may be exposing yourself to externally. Virtually all chemical-based household cleaners and many personal beauty products like shampoos, deodorants and toothpastes are acidifying to the body and contain known carcinogens. Chanson ionized acidic water--the byproduct of a water ionizer--is an all-natural alternative to everything from mouthwash and facial toner to Windex and Lysol.

Exercise--the alkaline way

"Instead of hard exercise (which creates lactic acid), one should practice traditional Asian soft-style exercises such as yoga, Tai Chi, and Chi Gung on a daily basis throughout the duration of any detox program" according to Daniel Reid, author of "The Tao of Detox." Don't have the time and/or desire to learn traditional Asian exercises? Rebounding on a mini-trampoline can dramatically improve lymph flow while exercising every cell in the body, and walking, stretching and aerobic exercise also works well.

Pledge to be stress-free

When stress hormones are released into the system in large amounts, toxins are created and can slow down the detoxification enzymes in the liver. Negative emotions are also very damaging and should be minimized. Dr. Young has seen negative emotions have a more damaging effect on one's alkalinity than the worst of foods, and world-renowned photographer Dr. Masaru Emoto has documented the effects of negative words on water crystals with pictures (this is important considering that we are about 70% water!)

Practice hydrotherapy

To increase circulation and help flush out toxins, try alternating a very hot shower for five minutes, with cold water for 30 seconds, for a series of three times in a row before wrapping in a towel and getting into bed for 30 minutes. But don't try this before installing a Chanson Spa Shower Filter, which filters harmful chlorines and chloramines from the water which would otherwise be absorbed by your skin and lungs.

Sweat it out

One way toxins are released from the body is through perspiration, which is why most spas offer saunas and steam rooms. Infrared saunas are preferred as they can cause you to perspire more than twice as much, and if you are going to be using a steam room or wet sauna make sure it is using filtered water so that you are not inhaling the contaminants found in tap water.

Breathe deeply

"Deep breathing greatly enhances oxygenation of the blood and tissues, which helps neutralize acidosis and maintains a healthy alkaline environment inside the body" according to Reid. One of the main ways to move the lymph system is through breathing deeply, so try focusing on your breathing several times throughout the day.

Dry skin brushing

To increase lymph flow, you can use a natural bristle brush on dry skin by brushing in circular motions towards the heart. This will help your lymph system rid itself of the toxins that collect in the lymph glands and keep the pores of the skin open.

We hope that you will find these detox suggestions helpful and will try to implement one or more of them this new year for better health.

DISCLAIMER: The author of this article is not a trained physician. This advice is not meant to replace that of a qualified physician. If you have a health condition or are pregnant or nursing, you should discuss with your physician before starting any new eating or lifestyle program.

9 Easy Alkaline Substitutions for Better Health

2011-12-28T18:32:00.000-08:00

The idea of completely changing one's eating habits to a whole foods, plant-based diet is overwhelming for most people despite the many proven health benefits that may result. Adding to the challenge may be unsupportive household family members who scoff at the idea of eggplant as a main dish for dinner or refuse to even try tofu. In an effort to help, we've created a list of nine small, easy, alkaline substitutes anyone can make to improve their alkalinity (some of which you can swap without the family even noticing!). Even if you never make it to the ideal 80% alkaline/20% acidic ratio, these slight changes will be beneficial to your health and won't feel like much of a sacrifice (if at all).

1. Instead of Vegetable Oil try Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Corn oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and vegetable oil are refined oils that are not healthy and should be avoided and replaced with cold-pressed oils like extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, flaxseed oil, coconut oil and hemp oils. Healthy fats are an important part of an alkaline diet and can be obtained through substituting healthy oils for the more mainstream unhealthy oils. All oils can create free radicals when heated, so we recommend using a small amount of water to steam fry your vegetables and then drizzling oil on top, making your own oil-based salad dressings and drizzling healthy oils on top of vegetable wraps.

2. Instead of Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners try Stevia

Sugar has been linked to cancer and artificial sweeteners are not only acidifying but carcinogenic. Swapping your sugar cubes with stevia, an all-natural sweetener derived from herbs, is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. According to Ray Kurzwell, author Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever: stevia is highly nutritious, lowers blood sugar in diabetics while regulating blood sugar in non-diabetics, lowers elevated blood pressure, kills bacteria that cause tooth decay, increases energy levels and mental activity, and reduces cravings for alcohol and tobacco. Other natural sugar alternatives: Chicory root, agave nectar.

3. Instead of Table Salt try Sea Salt

Our bodies contain about a pound of salt, and sodium is an alkaline mineral necessary for survival. But the refined iodized salt that sits on most dinner tables in America is completely unhealthy and the type of salt doctors are referring to when they advise patients to cut down on their salt intake. Refill your salt shaker with unrefined sea salt and sprinkle on top of wraps, soups and vegetables. Other alternatives: Celtic salt, Himalayan salt, Real salt.

4. Instead of Peanut Butter try Almond Butter

Peanuts are acidifying to the body and the moldiest, most undesirable peanuts are what is used to make peanut butter. Swap out your P.B. for it's healthier cousin almond butter, and spread on sandwiches and use as a dip for pretzels, crackers, fruit, and to make smoothies creamier.

5. Instead of Cows Milk try Unsweetened Almond Milk

Cows milk and other dairy products are not only acidifying but contrary to popular belief they actually rob the body of calcium and create a putrid sludge that wreaks havoc on your digestive system. Dump your carton of cows milk and try unsweetened almond milk instead. It is a healthy, delicious, alkaline substitute for drinking, cooking, baking, creamer and making cereal. Other alternatives (buy unsweetened): Coconut milk, soy milk, goat milk, rice milk.

6. Instead of White Rice try Brown Rice

The complete milling and polishing that converts brown rice into white rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. Fully milled and polished white rice is required to be artificially "enriched" with vitamins B1, B3 and iron. Clearly, brown rice is the nutritional winner over white rice. Other alternatives: Basmati rice, quinoa, jasmine rice, wild rice.

7. Instead of Soy Sauce try Bragg Liquid Aminos

Soy sauce is fermented and acidic. A great substitute is Bragg Liquid Aminos, which is a liquid protein concentrate derived from healthy soybeans, which contains 18 essential and non-essential amino acids in naturally occurring amounts, is not fermented or heated and is gluten-free.

8. Instead of Spaghetti try Soba Noodles

Most pastas are made with refined starches that lack nutritional value. Try swapping your spaghetti for soba noodles, tofu noodles, gluten-free pasta, whole wheat pasta or spaghetti squash. You can also try making your own pasta sauce from scratch instead of using pre-packaged sauces which tend to contain sugar and preservatives.

9. Instead of Bottled Water try Alkaline Ionized Water

Not all waters are created equal. Most bottled waters, along with distilled and reverse osmosis waters are actually acidic. Tap water is regulated by the government to be at least a 7 pH which is neutral on the alkaline scale, but is littered with contaminants. Therefore your best option is alkaline ionized water from a Chanson water ionizer which you can hook up to your tap. The water is pre-filtered and microclustered, resulting in better tasting water with a smoother feel that doesn't cause bloating. It is also rich in antioxidants and able to hydrate and detoxify better than standard water due to its smaller water molecule size. Being properly hydrated is the key to overall wellness and you will not regret the switch from bottled water to ionized alkaline water. Visit http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ or http://www.chansonwater.com/ for more information.

Kick the Can: Sodas Erode Tooth Enamel

2011-12-21T11:08:00.000-08:00

Studies have shown that the erosive potential of sodas is 10 times that of fruit juices in just the first three minutes of drinking. Additionally a study published in Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) journal General Dentistry reports that drinking any type of soft drink hurts teeth due to the citric acid and/or phosphoric acid content.

The study measured the pH level of 20 commercial soft drinks including Coke, Pepsi, 7 Up and their diet versions immediately after cans were opened. Slices of enamel from freshly extracted teeth were weighed before and after being immersed in samples of each of the soft drinks for 48 hours.

The result of the study was that the teeth immersed in Coke, Pepsi, RC Cola, Squirt, Surge, 7 Up and Diet 7 Up lost more than 5 percent of their weight, according to the report by Poonam Jain of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and her colleagues. (Other sodas brought about losses in the enamel weight in the range of 1.6 percent to 5 percent).

The pH scale is a logarithmic scale that ranges from 0-14 pH with 7 being neutral, anything below 7 is acidic and anything above 7 is alkaline. Battery acid has a pH of 1.0, distilled water at room temperature has a nuetral pH of 7.0, and the pH level Healing Water Machines recommends drinking is 9.5.

RC Cola was found to be the most acidic soft drink studied, with a pH of 2.387, Cherry Coke ranked the second most acidic (pH of 2.522), and Coke came in as the third most acidic soda tested (pH of 2.525).

The results show that a sodas acidity is not the whole story when it comes to tooth erosion. The type of acid in the soda, level of soda and calcium content are also factors. Citric acid is the most erosive acid found in soft drinks and is the predominant acid in non-cola drinks.
Root beer was found to be the least acidic of all soft drinks, with a pH 4.038 for the Mug brand. The reason for the reduced acidity is that root beer is often non-carbonated and contains no phosphoric or citric acids.

A 2006 study reported that orange juice and sports drinks also reduce the surface hardness of tooth enamel, but a soda reduced more—the dentin, surface enamel and two additional dental components. (Dental erosion refers to the action of acid on the entire tooth surface. Cavities and tooth decay tend to hit targeted areas, such as pits, grooves and spots where teeth are adjacent).

In 1966, Americans drank, on average, 20 gallons of soft drinks per year. Today we drink almost 50 gallons of soft drinks annually.

We strongly urge you to eliminate or reduce your soda consumption immediately. If you must indulge in an occasional soda, it's best if you make it a root beer, drink it through a straw and only drink with meals. Better yet, invest in a Chanson ionzer for fresh, alkaline water at the push of a button to combat the acidity in your diet. Visit http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more information.

Why Non-Electric Ionizers Can't Compare to Chanson Water Ionizers

2011-12-14T11:24:00.000-08:00

Electric ionizer machines are the original water ionizer products released on the world market that produce both alkaline and acid water through electrolysis, but now more and more non-electric "ionizers" seem to be popping up at a fraction of the price claiming to be just as good if not better than the Real McCoy.

Where did these non-electric "ionizers" come from? Well, it’s really simple. They came from people that want to sell a product and they saw the success of the electric ionizer water machines so they figured “Well, a water ionizer costs between $1,000–$2,000 and if I can make a water ionizer that sells for $300–$400, I’m going to become a multi-millionaire!"

The truth is that when water flows over rocks in nature, it naturally ionizes the water, and our electric water ionizer machines are designed to re-create this process found in nature since not everyone has a waterfall in their backyard. When nature ionizes that water, it does so through ferocious movement and friction over metals and rocks in the river bed which creates an electrical charge amongst the minerals in the water. So then how can something that has no electricity duplicate the way nature makes ionized water through movement and ferocious friction?

The simplest analogy to understand the differences in the two products would be that an electric ionizer is like a water fall, and the non-electric "ionizer" is like a lake. Now where would you prefer to collect your drinking water from? The lake is a stagnant, dead body of water. It contains minerals; it contains things that might be of benefit to the body, but it’s not the living water that we know provides optimal hydration.

So let's take a look at what benefits and alterations each product actually make to the water.

Chanson Electric Water Ionizer vs. Competitor Non-Electric Water "Ionizer"

Chanson Electric Water Ionizers Provide:

-Alkaline water for drinking
-Acidic water for disinfecting and skin care
-Purified water for use with medication
-Adjustable levels of pH to suit the personal needs of you, your family and even pets
-Certified microclustered water molecules which are up to six times more hydrating
-A negative charge (low ORP) which means it has anti-oxidant properties
-Safe delivery of extra oxygen to your cells
-Filtration of harmful chemicals, toxins, and bacteria
-Tracking of when the filter needs to be changed
-NSF certificiation and he history to back them up - we have the testing, the animal studies, the human studies and are the ones that are used in hospitals all over the world

Competitor Non-Electric Ionizers Provide:

-A two point increase in pH level. This means that if your base water is only a 5 pH, you would only be bringing it up to a neutral 7 pH instead of alkaline water (which would still be better than an acidic 5 pH but important to note). Also, if you are using a base water with a pH of 8 or higher--there are actually quite a few areas around the United States where the tap water is a 9 pH--you could potentially be raising the alkalinity above the recommended 9.5 pH level.
-A negative charge (low ORP) that is only about 1/3 of what an electric ionizer can produce
-Mineral-stripping filtration which in most cases is provided by De-Ionization (DI) Resin which is a toxin that's basically Super Glue and tar mixed together. When the resin has reached capacity (no way of knowing when without testing) it will actually allow the contaminants into your water and if it's a low-quality resin the resin itself will also leech into your water. We asked eight water experts who have been in the water filtration industry 10-30 years what their opinion on DI Resin for drinking water products was. Every one of them answered by saying, “DI resin is the nastiest stuff out there and I would never drink a glass of water that’s passed through it.”
-Re-mineralization of the water with "secret ingredients" that are impossible to test or verify
-Uncertified claims of microclustering the water
-No testing to back them up or poof that they are safe for long-term human use

Clearly, non-electric water "ionizers" are inferior to our electric Chanson water ionizers and should not be considered comparable. While they do provide some benefits, they should not be considered "ionizers."

The only non-electric product we offer is our AlkaTraveler Stick (ATS) which is best described as a portable alkalizer, not an "ionizer." It is the ONLY product in its category to pass the NSF safety tests in the USA and is safe for long-term use. The ATS contains only natural ingredients (calcium, vitamin C, tourmaline and magnesium) and is not a filter so it should not be used with unfiltered tap water. It is priced at $89, which is a far cry from the $300-$400 that competitors charge for their non-electric "ionizers." Its design is more compact and convenient than competitor models and comes in a carrying case that can easily fit in your pocket.

For more information, please visit http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ or http://www.chansonwater.com/.

The Bones of the Matter: 13 Reasons You May Be At Risk For Bone Loss And Not Even Know It

2011-12-07T16:40:00.001-08:00

Researchers estimate that about 1 out of every 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis and that men over age 70 are at a higher risk for osteoporosis. However bone loss can begin as early as our 30s and may be a direct result of diet and lifestyle.

Calcium and phosphate may be reabsorbed back into the body from the bones to combat acidity as we age, which weakens bone tissue and can result in brittle, fragile bones that are more prone to fractures. Once diagnosed with osteoporosis, one can expect to lose an additional 1 to 2 percent of bone mass each year if they take no action to prevent or slow bone loss. It's precursor osteopenia has no symptoms, but your doctor can perform special spine and hip X-rays to measure bone density.

While osteoporosis has some well-known risk factors such as a low-calcium diet, inactivity, and bad genes, the following triggers may surprise you.

High Dairy Consumption

A 12 year long Harvard Nurses’ Health Study found that those who consumed the most calcium from dairy foods broke more bones than those who rarely drank milk. Surprised? Although cows milk contains 118 mg of bone-building calcium in every 100 grams, the problem is that those 100 grams also contain 97 mg of phosphorus, and phosphorus actually blocks the absorption of calcium.

Like all animal protein, milk acidifies the body which in turn triggers a biological correction. Calcium from our bones is used to neutralize the acidifying effect of milk. Once calcium is pulled out of the bones it leaves the body via urine, so the surprising net result is an actual calcium deficit after drinking milk. For more information on the dangers of milk, click here.

Medications

All medications--whether they be over-the-counter, prescription, or the very drugs which are designed to help osteoporosis--are acidifying to the body. Just as with milk consumption, your body needs to buffer acidity by pulling alkaline minerals from within the body, primarily calcium from your bones. Long-term use of any drug can therefore weaken the bones. In particular, antidepressants, glucocorticoids (steroids), anticonvulsants and the contraceptive Depo-Provera have been linked to bone loss.

Eating Disorders

If you are currently suffering from or have ever experienced anorexia or bulimia you are at a higher risk for osteoporosis due to malnutrition, excessive weight loss, calcium deficiencies, severe drops in estrogen, and excess cortisol production. To prevent further damage, those with eating disorders should seek professional help immediately.

Smoking, Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Smoking cigarettes may interfere with calcium absorption and is associated with an increased risk for bone fractures, while large amounts of alcohol can deplete hormones and increase cortisol levels, contributing to an alarming loss in bone density. Fortunately, bone health will return gradually after you stop smoking. It is recommended that you try to limit alcohol intake to a maximum of one drink per day.

Diabetes, Gastrectomy and Weight-Loss Surgery

The bone structure of diabetics is a little more porous than that of non-diabetics, so it’s easier to break.

Some evidence points toward an increased risk for bone loss after weight-loss surgery or the removal of part of your stomach because it could affect the ability of your digestive tract to absorb calcium and vitamin D.

Inflammatory Conditions, Kidney Disease, Hypoparathyroidism, Estrogen Deficiency

Chronic inflammatory conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia put you at risk for osteoporosis, while kidney disease and hypoparathyroidism can also wreak havoc with your hormone levels which ultimately affects your bone health. And anything that causes a drop in your estrogen levels can harm your bones, which is why bone loss accelerates after menopause.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is extremely toxic and harmful to all cells including bone cells. Fortunately one can generally recoup most, if not all, of their bone mass once treatments are over. However, you might want to consider a plant-based diet as an alternative to conventional cancer treatment.

Steps You Can Take to Help Prevent Bone Loss and Increase Bone Mass

1. Replace cows milk with one of the following more alkaline alternatives: almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, rice milk or goats milk.

2. Adopt a plant-based diet. Research shows that it's better to get your nutrients from food than from supplements. Consider the amount of calcium your body will absorb from eating 100 grams of the following alkaline foods: almonds (254 mg), broccoli (130 mg), kale (187 mg), sesame seeds (1,160 mg) and kelp (1,093 mg).

3. Drink Chanson alkaline ionized water. Reverse osmosis, distilled, and most bottled waters contain water that has been stripped of all minerals and is actually acidic. Drinking Chanson alkaline ionized water may be a significant source of calcium, providing over one-third of the recommended dietary intake of this mineral in adults. Chanson alkaline ionized water is micro-clustered which makes it easier to absorb at the cellular level and thus improves mineral absorption and overall hydration.

4. Make sure you are getting adequate amounts of Vitamin D. According to PubMed, it is recommended that you get 800-1,000 international units of vitamin D3 daily, which helps your body absorb calcium. The best source of vitamin D is natural sunlight (10-15 minutes a day without sunscreen). If this isn’t possible for you, Vitamin D supplements may be helpful.

5. Engage in weight-bearing exercise. During weightbearing exercise, bone adapts to the impact of weight and the pull of muscle by building more bone cells. Try walking, jogging, dancing, stair climbing, bowling or golf.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals.

The Battle of the Bottled Water Wars Rages On - With No Clear Winner in Sight

2010-08-09T12:23:00.001-07:00

Bottled Water Versus Tap Water: Who WINS?

Well the answer to that question isn't clear. Today I'm going to ask you to watch two videos. Don't worry, they're very entertaining - they're not Ronnie Ruiz of Healing Water Machine's Alkaline Ionized Water (he's pretty entertaining - you should check him out) - but entertaining nonetheless. The first video, The Story of Bottled Water, compelling as it is - leaves out some very important facts about plain tap water from your tap. Without further adieu ...

Great video, eh? Even I agree that it is.

This next video is a rebuttal to the first; not quite as entertaining - and not quite The Real Story of Bottled Water, either - but here goes - check it out

So...who wins? Well, as you've probably already figured out. The answer to that isn't cut and dry.

We at healingwatermachines love our tap water. We swear by our high alkaline tap water. We live and drink by our ionized tap water. We believe in the benefits of our straight from the TAP alkaline water.

According to some recent research done on tap water in major metro areas the biggest problem with regular tap water straight from your municiple source is that it very well may contain some scary ingredients like: Rocket fuel, pesticides, arsenic or lead! not to mention germs. Good old fashioned germs seem pretty tame in comparison.

So what IS the answer? should we all be green and stop using so many bottles? Of course we should. We should all try our darndest to care for the world we use to live, and it wouldn't kill a single human being to reuse the same plastic bottle a few times in a row. Is the Story of Bottled Water wrong? not entirely.

Save Money and Be Green - Make Your Own Alkaline Bottled Water - Fresh from YOUR tap

Here's something you can do to both cut down on the plastic water bottle problem AND get healthier at the same time. Buy an Alkaline Ionized water machine and put your beautiful water in reusable bottle - glass or plastic works. Let's do the math on this first just to be sure that buying an ionized water machine is worth the money.

Reusable just don't have the same safety issues that regular drinking water bottles have. First of all they don't leak carcinogens - and unlike regular bottled water bottles, they can safely be soaked in hot water. They come in all sorts of really cool, functional styles. At first you'll be paying a little more for the bottle. They range from a few bucks to about 25 bucks each.

Even so called bottled Alkaline waters are not stable and lose their alkalinity. And no bottled water has the benefit of ionization. Ionized water must be consumed within 8-24 hours of production to have the benefit of the antioxidants. That means that uber expensive (from 2 bucks to 5 bucks per 1/1.5l) bottled alkaline water you're buying off the shelves isn't even giving you the benefits you're seeking from a good structured alkaline ionized water!

Investing in a good alkaline water machine can save you money almost immediately and the benefits of fresh from YOUR tap alkaline ionized water cannot be beat. Fresh from YOUR tap water has a unique taste, too. It tastes like water is supposed to taste.

As always we invite you to try our water. Questions are always welcome and we never charge a dime to give you the time you need to address your concerns about health and ionized alkaline water.

See Immediate Health Benefits: Alkaline Ionized Water + Deep Breathing

2010-08-03T13:14:00.000-07:00

Reduced Your Stress Immediately. Two Tips Work Hand in hand: alkaline ionized water + Deep breathing

If anyone finds them selves tired or run down or overly frustrated during the day try this energy/ stress releasing tip: alkaline ionized water + deep breathing! Yep, That Simple!

1. Drink 16 ounce of alkaline ionized water straight down. (all of it)
2. Take a slow DEEP breath, pull the breath in hard enough to stretch your rib cage, really try to expand your lungs. As you're breathing in push down on the lower end of your rib cage at the sternum, keep your chin tucked in.
3. Exhale slowly and forcefully to squeeze out the last ounce of air from your lungs.
4. repeat this 4-5 times.
You will feel an imediate improvement in your energy and reduction in stress. Your brain is going to send the signal to your body immediately.

Not all alkanized water is created equal. For example: bottled alkaline water

When you eat the wrong foods and end up with acidic stomach or heartburn, what's the first thing you reach for? Antacids. The active ingredient in Antacids are sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is great for a quick fix; it helps reduce symptoms of heartburn and acid in the tummy - but should you be consuming sodium bicarbonate every time you drink bottled alkaline water? Good grief NO!

We did a little sleuthing and found out that at least 1 major brand of bottled alkaline water lists sodium bicarbonate as its second ingredient! That means, if you're drinking the right amount of alkaline antioxidant water every day, you're consuming far too much sodium bicarbonate!

Healingwatermachines produces fresh alkaline antioxidant water without the additive; alkaline water is a miracle...that is, without the additives. You don't need sodium bicarbonate in every ounce of drinking water which is exactly what you're getting when you buy bottled alkaline water.

For the best drinking water on the planet, customer service that will blow your socks off, and expert, always FREE water advice, give healingwatermachines.com a click or call today.

And don't forget, breathe deep and drink ionized water until you're heart and body is content!

Free Radicals - Alkaline Ionized Water Can Help. A Healing Journey, Part 1

2010-07-16T10:43:00.001-07:00

"I Feel the difference when I drink ionized water. I feel more hydrated...like a watered plant. I can't get over how good I feel. Seriously. I'm stoked!"

This is my story - about a year ago I started feeling very toxic. I wasn't drinking enough water, let alone ionized alkaline water (about which I thought: "structured water" was yet another ding batty concept in the world of health fanatics and freaks. honestly, I thought it was snake oil, just pure snake oil on tap!) But I digress. When I say "toxic" I mean I could literally feel some sort of poison in my system coursing through my blood, particularly when I woke up. I would wake up feeling so sick. Of course, I was eating like crap, drinking about 3 cups of water a day with instant coffee in it. My breakfast, when I bothered to actually eat anything, consisted of whatever starchy concoction I threw together, ate and then saved from the night before; usually potatoes, cheese and tons of hot sauce poured over, and of course coffee with tons of sugary cream, - and a few pieces of nicotene gum thrown in to help the wake up process.

My daily routine was an equal-to-my-diet-recipe-for-disease-and-disaster, and it looked like this: Most days I would get out of bed, feeling gross and poisoned by my habits, wander to my computer (I work from home on the internet), check out the terrain online, and then glue myself to the desk chair until around 2PM. By 2PM I was flat out exhausted and felt even sicker than I did when I woke up. But that didn't stop me. I was superwoman, an ex cyclist with a resting heart rate of 38 beats per minute 15 years ago. No way was I on my way to bad health or disease. Not me. I couldn't see any reason why my superior conditioning 15 years ago couldn't carry me through until I'm 100. I was in denial and while living in denial my body was rebelling against the abuse; my stomach burned 24/7, I woke up in hot or cold sweats - sometimes both! Sleep was painful because everything ached all the time; my joints, my head, my chest. And getting this unhealthy had also taken its toll on my heart and mind. I was depressed. Not the everyday blues depression either. This was hell.

Thankfully, finally, I could take no more. A friend "Just happened" to call me and tell me about a nutritionist she knows. I couldn't get to the nutritionist fast enough. In tears, I begged her for an appointment. It was 3PM that day and my appt was at 5. I sat in bed and cried, counting the minutes until my appt. And I knew that what I was about to learn was going to change my life. It was like a warning signal went off around the parameter of all my bad habits, signaling them to be aware that they would need to change radically.

And that's what I finally had to do; I addressed my life and my world in a radical way. This is my story and my journey down the road of slow change. No, things didn't just suddenly get magically better overnight. Gosh it was overwhelming. There were so many changes to make, so many bad habits to overcome, and a lot of healing needed to take place to counteract the damage I had done to myself.

The nutritionist pricked my finger several times and then took five blood samples and then scrutinzed them under a microscope. Then she blew me away and said "You started smoking around 26 or 27 years of age, I can see that."

Oh boy. I just said "...yes" and then cried. Although I had quit smoking 2 years ago I was now living with the physical and emotional damage I had brought to my body. That was enough emotional trauma for a day, I thought to myself.

But then she said "That's a free radical. Look at it" -

And I looked at it. Here's the picture taken from my iPhone:

It looks like death! Notice my two red blood cells off to the left. The free radical is impressively much larger than the red blood cells.

The nutritionist explained what free radicals are, what they do and how damaging they are - and how they can be addressed. She addressed a few other issues which I'll share in the rest of this series.

I left her office that day equal parts encouraged and horrified! But I now had a plan and I could finally relax because I knew that by addressing some of these issues slowly and over time that I would get the benefits equal to what I put into it, and most of all start feeling good again.

With so many changes on the horizon, big and small, I addressed the biggest 2: diet, and water. I was given supplements and told that I won't need to take all of them for the rest of my life. This was also a big change because it would mean I would need to start forming some new, healthy habits...and this would require will, some self love, and discipline.

I will wrap this up until my next post in the series. For me, change was hard. For most people change is hard. The biggest change, and quite frankly the easiest for me was to start drinking some ionized alkaline water. The first thing I noticed about the water was the taste. I was blown away by the taste - and still am. This was the best drinking water I had ever tasted. The taste of this particular alkaline water made my conversion to alkaline ionized living water a lot easier. I started feeling hydrated. I had heard that term of course, and thought that I got it...but until I started drinking this ionized alkaline water, I really didn't get it. I'm totally stoked by this feeling of wellness and hydration produced by this ionized alkaline water.

For more information about alkaline ionized water visit HealingWaterMachines.com - you'll be hydrated you did! (and please don't forget, we will give you 14 days of free water so you can actually taste and feel the difference of the Chanson Miracle)

Water Poisoning - Whats in the Water?

2009-10-12T02:34:00.000-07:00

You know drinking water is good for you, and your body is 80% water. But, is your water poisoning you?

Water poisoning may be happening in your home without you knowing. Regular tap water is treated in water plants but remains full of chlorine, VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), fluoride, MTBE (gasoline additive) and many many other particles and chemicals. This can not only be hazardous to drink but also to breath while showering. The steam from your shower produces a poisonous gas from the chemicals and you actually absorb more toxins than you would drinking a day’s worth of tap water. Chlorine and other chemicals found in water can suppress your immune system, dry out your skin, and scar your arteries among other things. Because of this, it’s best to avoid hot tubs, steam rooms (a.k.a. gas chambers), and swimming pools that use tap water in conjunction with added chlorine.

Don’t be fooled by bottled water either, testing of this water is less regulated than tap water and some is found to contain even more bacteria. You’d think for the outrageous mark-up you’d be getting a decent product, but that’s just not the case. 25% of bottled water tested was the same as what you’d get out of your faucet. In addition, the plastic containers can leach chemicals into the water, poisoning it further. Look for glass bottled water if your going to take this route.

What’s the best way to get PURE water?

A water ionizer! Alkaline ionized water. It electrically charges the tap water to make it a powerful antioxidant. This water is upto 6 times more hydrating than bottled or tap water, which means there is rapid nutrient absorption by our cells. Above all, the water has an alkaline pH, this washes away excess acidity in the body and the risk factors associated with it.

For more information, visit http://www.chansonwater.com/

Acidic Water is Great for the Skin

2009-10-07T04:41:00.000-07:00

What most Alkalline Antioxidant Water don't really talk about (we have no idea why because it's so good for you!) - Acid Water. It's good for your skin. Really good for your skin.

Chanson water ionizers also produce acidic water-without the added chemicals that other companies use*.

This acidic water is great for the skin and itchy scalp, because the skin is naturally an acid organ (this slight acidity of 5.5 pH helps our body fight off bacteria), people who regularly use acidic water to wash their bodies tend to have more youthful and vibrant looking complexion than those who use hard water. This is because they have not disrupted the pH balance of their skin by stripping the skin of the natural oils.

Hard water is usually due to the presence of excess calcium. By applying acidic (soft) ionized water on the skin; it will help to clear up excess bacteria, reduce acne, psoriasis, and other blemishes. Furthermore, it will work like an astringent to tighten up the skin and remove wrinkles. Acidic ionized water can also be used to reduce inflammation and itchiness caused by insect bites.

In Japanese hospitals acidic water is used to help sterilize wounds, treat diabetic ulcers and keep hospitals clear of infectious bacteria and viruses, while in homes, the acidic water is used for such purposes as cleaning counter tops, cutting boards, floors, and more..

*It must be said because getting the best acid water is as important as getting the best alkaline antioxidant water. When considering an alkaline water dealer please be sure to ask a lot of questions. Ask, then listen. The single most important part of the buying process should always be to get yourself properly informed! Do your research on the water dealer you're considering buying an alkaline water machine from. Did you know that some water dealers add calcium sulfite to their acidic water? calcium sulfite is gaining popularity as a "Nasty Additive" - and according to alergy.org - they can cause, or exacubate existing, alergies.

Chanson Water USA does not use calcium sulfites to produce the best acid water.

And remember, we will always answer any question you may have about alkaline antioxidant water or acidic water. We don't mind if you buy from another dealer - but please, please be informed before you buy!

Chanson Water's wonderful Alkaline Antioxidant Water also produces the highest quality acidic waters on the planet!

Chanson Spa Shower Filter

2009-10-07T04:16:00.000-07:00

Another letter from another satisfied Chanson Water customer!

A happy customer recently wrote to us:

"I was so excited about the shower filter, I tried it out last night when I got home at 9:00 pm. The shower filter really works. My wife and I both tried it out. It made her lose less hair, less frizz this morning, easier to brush last night and this morning. For me I don't need to "blow my nose" in the shower because in a hot shower most of the time my nose gets clogged up. I can also smell the soap better. It is more intense and refreshing. Also, thanks to the acid water; the redness on the right side of my nose is almost gone and the face skin is softer. Thank you for teaching me so much.

Yours Sincerely,

Seng Lee Tan"

To learn more about the Chanson Spa shower filter, please visit: http://www.chansonwater.com/shower_reviews.php

Obesity linked to Severe Sleep Apnea

2009-09-29T02:53:00.000-07:00

People who are overweight or obese are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a person's breathing stops or becomes very shallow, sometimes several hundred times a night and sometimes for as long as a minute.

The soft palate in the back of mouth falls down and blocks the airway. The condition can lead to cardiovascular problems, including stroke, and can raise the risk for dying prematurely.

Any amount of weight loss brings about an improvement in sleep apnea. But those who lose about 10 percent of their original body weight see the greatest effect. "Any weight loss is good," says an expert.

Read the full article here
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/sleep-disorders/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245626

Alkaline ionized water is a great weight loss tool. It neutralizes excess acidity that leads to a breaking up of stored fat in the body.
http://www.chansonwater.com/

Waterways plagued with Ugly Smelly Blue-Green Algae

2009-09-29T02:39:00.000-07:00

Human induced contamination in America's beautiful lakes and rivers is on the rise, this is especially true for the MidWest. This is due to the water runoff from farm fields. This water contains fertilizer and other chemicals.

Animals and humans run a health risk. Although it may not be a major life threatening risk for humans as yet but experts believe that it will eventually lead to significant human poisoning. It has definitely sickened many people already. Several dozen dogs have already died, local people living by the lakes have complained about a smelly blue-green algae that is killing wildlife like squirrels and fish.

Authorities have advised people living near such contaminated lakes to keep their windows shut and to avoid walks along the shorelines.

Read the full article here:

http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl3|link3|http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236

Stay safe.....

www.ChansonAlkalineWater.com

Skin Disease Receives Major Benefits with a Water Ionizer

2009-09-24T04:34:00.000-07:00

One of our team members met this girl at a vitamin store. She approached the girl's mother to try to help her. She offered her child FREE water and to council her. The team member told them that if she would allow her to take pictures of the child and show the progression of her healthy skin, she would make sure she was the poster child for Chanson Water and get her a water ionizer.

The child had a severe case of Psoriasis, a type that is supposedly incurable and genetic in nature. Some days after making them the offer, our team member met with the mother and her child again. The pink spots visible on her skin in this photo were gone. She had been sparying 2.9 pH acidic water on her skin and drinking 9.5 pH alkaline water for less than a week and had started improving very well. Her doctor told her to bath in the water with Clorax to prevent the smell and the infection that takes place on her skin.

This was a classic example of how Chanson's water ionizers can help such poeple bring happiness back into their lives.

Where Bottled Water Comes From

2009-09-12T02:28:00.000-07:00

EWG recently conducted an investigation into acertaining the sources of various bottled water brands. The results were shocking.

Nearly a third of the bottled water labels they examined, including leading bottled water brands such as Dasani Purified Water and Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, offered no information about the water’s source, generic or specific. Until recently, the major brand Aquafina also fell into this category. However, after extensive pressure from Corporate Accountability International and other consumer groups, Aquafina agreed to modify its labels to say that the water is sourced from unnamed public water supplies.

A third of the labels they inspected included partial or vague source locations, providing the consumer with little or no useful information. Aquamantra Natural Spring Water, as the name implies, sourced from a spring identified on the label as in zip code 92707. The labels of Voss Artesian Water and Meijer Natural Spring Water identify their water sources as "Vatnestrom, Norway" and "deep within Michigan’s countryside," respectively.

On the other end of the spectrum, public water utilities can provide remarkably specific and informative source data in just one to three sentences.

Community water systems are also required to notify consumers of any existing source water assessments and how to obtain them. These assessments pinpoint current and potential sources of pollution in the water source. In certain cases, systems are also required to provide a brief summary of the assessment in the Consumer Confidence Report.

So, there are stark differences in the way public water utilities and bottled water companies share necessary information with consumers.

Read the full Report here

http://www.ewg.org/health/report/bottledwater-scorecard/Where-Bottled-Water-Comes-From

Are Reusable Metal Water Bottles any better?

2009-09-12T00:21:00.001-07:00

It is a known fact that plastic water bottles must never be reused. But before you rush to the market to buy just any reusable metal bottle you can get your hands on, ask yourself what guarantee do you have that it is absolutely safe?

Consumers have recently begun swiching massively to reusable metal water bottles to avoid bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that leaches into water contained in plastic water bottles and interferes with the female hormone estrogen. But the same metal bottles manufacturer that professed the dangers of BPA and encouraged consumers to switch to its brand of metal bottles has been found to be not entirely truthful about the safety of its bottles.

Some traces of BPA were found in the liners of its bottles.

Who then should the consumers trust?

Read the full article here

http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/89/is-there-plastic-in-your-metal-water-bottle.html

Water- The lubricant of our body

2009-09-02T04:29:00.000-07:00

Water is the lubricant of all moving parts. It is the regulator of body temperature. The body cells are "water-cooled!" Violent exercise continued for 26 minutes would generate enough heat to coagulate the albuminous substances in the body--similar to cooking the white of an egg-- unless this heat were promptly released. The cells are surrounded by water and thus are "water--cooled!"

Therefore, Hydration is key!

Alkaline Water hydrates and hydrates well. Infact it is upto six times more hydrating the normal tap or bottled water. This means increased and quicker absortption of nutrients by our cells.

Swine Flu Shot linked to Killer Nerve Disease

2009-09-02T04:04:00.000-07:00

In a recent confidential letter, The UK Government has warned Senior Neurologists that the new swine flu vaccine may be linked with a deadly nerve disease.

This letter from the Health Protection Agency to the official body that oversees public health has been leaked to The Daily Mail. This has lead to protests why such information has not been made public before the vaccination to millions of poeple begins.

It tells the neurologists that they must be alert for an increase in a brain disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which could be triggered by the vaccine. GBS attacks the lining of the nerves, causing paralysis and inability to breathe, and can be fatal.

Read the Full Article Here: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/01/Swine-Flu-Shot-Linked-to-Killer-Nerve-Disease.aspx

Water Consumption Facts

2009-08-27T02:39:00.000-07:00

The average American uses about 575 liters of water (151.9 gallons) per day, with about 60 percent of that being used out-of-doors (watering lawns, washing cars, etc.). The average European uses 250 liters of water (66 gallons) per day. 1.1 billion people lack adequate water access, using less than 19 liters (5 gallons) per day.

Be a responsible citizen of the planet.

A public service message by www.ChansonAlkalineWater.com

Our daily Water Footprint

2009-08-27T02:32:00.000-07:00

In the U.S., It takes 94.5 to 189.3 liters of water (25 to 50 gallons) to take a five-minute shower; 7.6 to 26.5 liters (2-7 gallons) to flush a toilet; 7.6 liters (2 gallons) to brush one’s teeth; and 75.7 liters (20 gallons) to hand wash dishes.... and we wonder why there is this fuss about an impending water scarcity in the world.

U.S. faces era of water scarcity

2009-08-20T12:37:00.000-07:00

Water is becoming incresingly scarce. If the scarcety of oil recently (either percieved or real) could have such a profound impact on our daily lives, the general life style and the economy, you can well imagine what will happen if water becomes too scarce and there is competition for it. Some quarter say that the U.S. is facing an era of water scarcety.. read the full article here

Oil Vs. Water

2009-08-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

One drop of oil can make up to 25 liters (6.6 gallons) of water undrinkable.

Natures Health Hints

2009-08-08T01:53:00.000-07:00

Eggplant, Avocados and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix Of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? .... It takes exactly 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to Ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of Nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and Named about 141 of them).

Water, fuel for humans

2009-08-08T00:45:00.000-07:00

Water...It's not a choice. You have to drink water. It's vital for your health & well-being to stay well hydrated.

However, bottled water is not the answer. Did you know that most of the bottled water that you may be drinking, if you're drinking bottled water, is as acidic as soda! Hard to believe, isn't it? But it's true. Besides that, the chemicals in the plastic bottles themselves leach into the water held within and those chemicals are hormone disruptors for men, women, and children. And, 2.5 million bottles go into landfills every hour in this country alone.

So, what's the answer? You can make your own alkaline, anti-oxidant, micro-clustered water for super hydration. If you work out, this is so important. And, you make it at home, right from your own tap water source. It's purified, filtered water that is so much more. Learn more about it at www.ChansonAlkalineWater.com

Nature's Health Hints

2009-07-13T03:25:00.000-07:00

Grapefruits, Oranges, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the Female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of Lymph in and out of the breasts.

Tap Water Safer than Bottled

2009-07-11T04:42:00.000-07:00

In the recent past, we witnessed a doubling in the amount of bottled water consumption but the latest figures show that the growth in consumption has slowed drastically. This is attributed to not only to recession but also to greater awareness about bottled water's quality in comparison to tap water and its adverse environmental impact.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (MarketWatch) --

Environmental groups have for years claimed that bottled water is less safe than tap water -- and now the federal government has stepped in to say that's true.

Food and Drug Administration safety and consumer protections that apply to bottled water often are less stringent than comparable Environmental Protection Agency regulations for tap water, the Government Accountability Office found.

In a new report, the GAO says "state requirements to safeguard bottled water often exceed FDA's, but still are often less comprehensive than state requirements to safeguard tap water."

Not only is it disturbing that the FDA's standards apparently are low regarding consumer safety of bottled water, but also that consumption has skyrocketed.

Over the past decade, per-capita consumption of bottled water in the U.S. has more than doubled. Reports estimate that use equates to 200 bottles per year, per person. And, as the GAO points out, with this increase have come several concerns in recent years about the safety, quality and environmental impacts of bottled water. Those concerns now obviously are borne out.

To that end, the $16 billion bottled-water industry may be in for dry spell. Consumption of bottled water has fallen over the past year. The bottled-water industry blames the recession, but others blame safety concerns.

Read the Full Article

Alkalizing yourself - treating disease conditions the natural way

2009-07-11T00:11:00.000-07:00

There are three ways to alkalize the body for optimum health. Diet alone, alkaline water alone or diet and alkaline water.

Robert is a man from my church who has had amazing health results from alkalizing his body through diet. He had never heard of alkaline water or a water ionizer but after years of being sick he made some radical changes in his diet and found the benefits were well worth his efforts. Robert became bi-polar also known as manic-depressive about 10 years or so ago. Doctors tried him on different medications that had varying results. Over all Robert went downhill fast in a long spiral of going from worse to worse as each medication had side effects that caused a need for another medication that caused a side effect that needed another medication! Eventually he was unable to work, very obese and on 50 pills a day for 27 illnesses! After ten years of being treated by traditional doctors without any positive results, Robert turned to a nutritionist who suggested an alkaline diet. As Robert embraced this new way of eating, his excess weight began to drop off.

Robert lost a whopping 100 pounds in only ten months! But the most exciting thing was to see the glow on his face as he shared that he was of ALL of his medications and he had gone back to work. I'm sure that traditional doctors would scoff at a bi-polar person being able to completely go off of all medications without a relapse, but as I have watched Robert progress over the months after giving his testimony I see that his life just keeps getting better and better.

Nature's health hints

2009-07-08T04:41:00.000-07:00

A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart is red and has four chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.

Facts About Water Consumption Today

2008-06-26T20:05:00.001-07:00

• The taste facts
An obvious issue in the consumption of bottled water is taste. In some areas, tap water simply isn't drinkable, and in those situations bottled water is a useful resource. Other consumers simply prefer the taste of bottled water. Consumers have lots of preferences and some people want mineral water for taste. Everyone has their own reasons for buying products. And some people have a preference for bottled water. But perceptions about the taste of tap water and realities about the taste of tap water can be very different things. To test the hypothesis that tap water tastes at least as good as bottled water, has been conducting a series of taste tests at Ithaca College in the past year. In five blind taste tests over the last year, the tap water has won four times. The growth in advertising and consumption of bottled water has occurred frankly since the big soda companies bought up water. They would buy up the Dasanis, and they would buy up the Poland Springs, and you get into the huge marketing machines of the major soda industries, Coke and Pepsi, notably, and they take it to a whole different field."
• Water and waste
Then there's the waste stream. In roughly the last 10 years, the amount of polyethylene terephthalate plastic bottles being recycled increased from about 775 million pounds in 1995 to about 1,170 million in 2005, according to the Container Recycling Institute. But during the same time period, the amount of PET bottles going into landfills skyrocketed from 1,175 million to 3,900 million pounds. Water bottles are a big part of that problem because there are so many more of them, and because in many states, water bottles don't have a redemption value like soda and beer bottles do.
• Hidden costs of water
Strictly speaking, tap water isn't free — it costs about $0.00002 per ounce. But single-serve bottled water costs between 1,000 and 4,000 times more, according to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Some cities, including San Francisco, Albuquerque, Minneapolis, and Seattle, have banned city purchase of single-serve bottled water because of waste impact from the bottles and because it's viewed as an unnecessary cost to taxpayers.
• So then what?
How can you save money while actually drinking tasty water that you know for a fact is good for you and the environment? Well, luckily the answer is simple and can be summed up in three simple words, ionized alkaline water. Do you know what your current drinking water is doing to your health? Studies show that drinking purified or distilled water can lead to mineral deficiencies in your body…your tap water contains measurable particles of drugs and pharmaceuticals…and most waters are too acidic for your body’s pH! For optimal wellbeing you need alkaline water, a “living,” electrically-charged water that easily passes through your tissues and allows your body to absorb essential alkalizing minerals. Alkaline water, which is full of antioxidants, comes out of a ionizer, or, an alkaline water machine. An alkaline water machine is an easy-to-use device that attaches to your faucet. Your alkaline water ionizer will turn your unhealthy tap water into fully filtered, electrically-charged, great-tasting “living” alkaline water. This will save you money by purchasing this one-time-buy ionizer as opposed to buying hundreds of nutrition-less water bottles in your lifetime; most of which get dumped into our Earth as waste. So the answer truly is simple, save money, environment and your health by switching to alkaline water

Anwser to question about acid water

2008-06-20T11:18:00.001-07:00

Dear Volos,
We have never tried to bottle the water to resell it. But I can say that we bottle it here for use in our personal. Currently we are testing the water to see how long it holds it acidity level. As of today, the water that we are testing has held it's level for 21 days. We will continue testing and you can check back with me in the future.

Many blessings,Nedalee Ruiz HealingWaterMachines.com
Read our health blog at: HealingWaterMachines.blogspot.com
(949) 600-7970

Bottled Water Rises: Is This Good or Bad?

2008-06-13T22:56:00.001-07:00

There's no question about it, sales of bottled water are on the rise. According to Lauria's bottled water association, in 1990, 2.2 billion total gallons of bottled water were sold worldwide. In 2007, it was 8.8 billion. In just the last year, wholesale dollar sales for bottled water grew 7.8%, to $11.7 billion in 2007, according to the bottled water trade group. Increased purchasing of bottled water is a good thing, Lauria said, because allot of the sales growth is coming from people who are making a health-conscious decision not to buy unhealthy drinks such as soda and sugary juices. "We're finding that most of that growth is in category switching," Lauria said, citing consumer research. "People are making a decision at lunch to buy bottled water as opposed to something else." The Container Recycling Institute found that between 1997 and 2005, sales of carbonated drinks remained relatively flat while sales of noncarbonated drinks, including bottled water, almost tripled. The plastic water bottles that are produced for U.S. consumption take 1.5 million barrels of oil per year, according to a 2007 resolution passed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. That much energy, if conserved, could power 250,000 homes or fuel 100,000 cars for a year, according to the resolution. Cornell University professor and environmentalist Doug James said the irony of bottled water is that it's marketed as clean and healthy when its production processes contributes to unnecessary ad unwanted environmental degradation. "Fiji water, for example," he said. "A one-liter bottle is taken out of the aquifer of this little island, and shipped all the way across the world, producing like half a pound of greenhouse gases so you can have this one-liter bottle of water."

There is a way we can still drink water without using all the energy, damaging the environment, or even going to the store! As a matter of fact, there is an option of water out there that is 6 times more hydrating than even the most expensive bottled water as well as containing high amount of disease fighting antioxidants as well as containing age reversing properties! Even though it sounds too good to be true, you can rest assured that this water is just a phone call away from being yours. Ionized alkaline water comes from an ionizer machine that is connected right to your very own sink. All you have to do to get a delicious glass of water is go right into your kitchen and pour. No more trips to the store, no more CRV taxes on the bottles, just one payment and the best water on the market is you’re to keep forever. The best argument in comparing this water to bottled or tap isn’t that it’s much better for the environment, (even thought that’s a wonderful thing), the bottom line is this water is way better for you! During the ionization process the water’s molecular foundation is reconstructed so that it’s smaller, making it easier to penetrate your cellular system at a much quicker rate. This in turn gives you more energy, detoxifies your body, flushes your system and prolongs life. It’s an easy decision to make; Ionizers are the way to go.

All Around Health

2008-06-07T19:12:00.000-07:00

Maintaining all around health is the best way to live, and when t comes right down too it, all it takes is creating and up-keeping good habits. A balanced diet is one that eliminates or minimizes artificial trans fats, employs a modicum of saturated fat for flavor, and focuses on unsaturated fats, the types found in vegetable oils, seeds, avocados, nuts, and fish provide the greatest in health food benefits.
Hydration is the mother of necessity for all around health. When it comes to you and your health, nothing will do but the very best. Alkaline water is the only water that carries large amounts of disease fighting anti-oxidants as well as holding the record for being 6 times more hydrating than even bottled water! A water ionizer is your ticket to the healthy and age reversing alkaline water that your body shouldn't live without. Alkaline water has also been known to help with cellular function; the molecular make-up of alkaline water is much smaller than that of tap or bottled water, making the water's molecular structure more penetrable to your cells. Because the water molecules are able to penetrate and reach our cellular system at a much quicker rate than any other water, this results in more energy, toxin detoxification, and a better running immune system!
Where would we be without proper rest and relaxation? Every living person needs a proper amount of sleep to rejuvenate the body, as a matter of fact, sleep is needed to regenerate certain parts of the body, especially the brain, so that it may continue to function optimally. After periods of extended wakefulness or reduced sleep neurons may begin to malfunction, visibly effecting a person's behavior. Some organs, such as muscles, are able to regenerate even when a person is not sleeping so long as they are resting. This could involve lying awake but relaxed within a quite environment. Even though cognitive functions might not seem necessary in this scenario the brain, especially the cerebral cortex, is not able to rest but rather remains semi-alert in a state of "quiet readiness". This is a one way ticket to bringing on or compounding stress. without proper rest or down time stress is eminent. Stress has been known to have the following causes

Rapid heartbeat.
Headache.
Stiff neck and/or tight shoulders.
Backache.
Rapid breathing.
Sweating and sweaty palms.
Upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhea.

Alkaline Water is up to Six Times more Hydrating than Conventional Water!

2008-06-02T23:02:00.000-07:00

With ionized alkaline water the size and shape of the water molecule cluster is reduced in size and is changed in shape to hexagonal. This size and shape allows the water molecules to pass through your tissues more easily.
When the essential alkalizing minerals are ionized your body will be able to absorb and use them much more efficiently.

In comparison, drinking reverse osmosis or distilled water will lead to mineral deficiencies and the ability of the body to absorb mineral supplements will be compromised if your body is already in an over-acidic state.

Another Reason Alkaline Water is the Best

2008-05-19T22:26:00.001-07:00

Nothing is better for you or more powerful when dealing with anti-oxidants than alkaline water, but it is also the best for you in other ways. Ionized alkaline water is actually restructured during electrolysis, which significantly improves hydration because the body can absorb this water faster and makes it easier to utilize. How are we able to absorb alkaline water at a much quicker rate? The answer is simple; Normal tap or bottled water is clustered in 11 to 16 water molecules, where as alkaline water is reconfigured until it consists of 5 to 8 molecules per cluster. This allows the water to penetrate the body’s cells easier which helps battle dehydration, digestion disorders, constipation and obesity.

Alkaline water is the best!

2008-05-16T00:53:00.000-07:00

Why is alkaline water better for you than tap or bottled water? here is a list of reasons:

Ionized water is six times more hydrating than bottled or tap water

Ionized Water is very different from water that has been stored in dams and bottles.
With ionized water the size and shape of the water molecule cluster is reduced in size and is changed in shape to hexagonal.
This size and shape allows the water molecules to pass through your tissues more easily.
Also when the essential alkalizing minerals are ionized your body will be able to absorb and use them much more efficiently. In comparison, drinking reverse osmosis or distilled water will lead to mineral deficiencies.
it provides your body with a balanced pH
It strengthens your immune systems
Oxygen reaches your cells at a much quicker rate which results in more energy and helps restore cellular functions
It helps with disease prevention

Avoiding Excess Weight in your Body

2008-05-14T02:18:00.000-07:00

Obesity is running rampant throughout the U.S. population today. It is basically defined as being 20% over your normal body weight; normal weight is determined by your height, age, and build, and is referred to as your body mass index. Obesity is now the second leading cause of death in America right underneath smoking cigarettes.

There are several different avenues you can explore and take to avoid any extra weight gain and, if possible, lose some of those un-wanted pounds:

1. Cut empty calories. Empty calories are normally found in high energy foods with poor nutritional values and are prominent in processed foods high in fat and carbohydrates. Some examples of these foods are- Coffee, soda, potato chips, and candy. Cutting these foods out of your diet will keep you from adding that un-wanted weight and it will help you to drop some of those unnecessary pounds.

2. Detoxify your body. Your body needs to be cleansed and the best way to do this is by drinking alkaline water which is distributed through water ionizers. Alkaline water helps to oxygenate your cells, which helps to neutralize body acids and restore your pH balance.

3. Eat a good breakfast. Your metabolism doesn’t start running properly until you eat, so if you wake up nice and early and eat a healthy breakfast, your metabolism will work over time in between meals to help you burn calories.

4. Don’t eat late at night. Your metabolism starts working for the first time in the morning, after breakfast, so by the end of the day its pooped! Your metabolism slows at night, so you should pick a nice early dinner time, eat a sensible, low calorie meal and then put the fork down for the rest of the night. If you continue to munch, your metabolism will not be able to process it as quickly and it will be stored as fat.

5. drink plenty of water. Drinking 8 10 oz glasses of water a day will not only keep you hydrated and cleansed, but it will also help to curb hunger. If you drink alkaline water, not only will you curb hunger, but alkaline is rich in calcium and oxygen which penetrates your cells much faster than regular tap or bottled water, which results in more energy. it also is full of antioxidants that help to fight off diseases and sickness.

6. Finally, exercise properly. You should be exercising at least twice a week to help to keep you in shape and burn some un-wanted calories.

By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook http://www.desperateparent.com/
Nedalee recommends http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more articles on health and healing and http://HealingDiets.blogspot.com for articles on diet and nutrition.
Copyright © 2008 By Nedalee Ruiz Permission granted to reproduce in entirety only including links and author credits.

Getting Back Into Shape

2008-05-13T00:26:00.000-07:00

Studies have proven that those who walk are less likely to be diagnosed with cancer, heart disease diabetes, or most other deadly diseases. Research also has shown that people in their 50's and 60's that walk and are physically active in other ways are about 35% less likely to die in the next eight years
than those who are stationary. For those who have a high heart risk
because of diabetes, high blood pressure or smoking, the reduction is
45 percent. The surgeon general advised people to take a 30 minute walk at least three days out of the week to help maintain heath and disease prevention. You should also stay hydrated, so you should also take a bottle of ionized alkaline water. with you while you walk. The choice should always be alkaline water because alkaline water gets oxygen to your cells at a much faster rate than regular water, which provides more energy. Alkaline water also provides antioxidants and provides disease prevention as well.

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine

2008-04-08T08:36:00.001-07:00

Laughter Really is the Best Medicine It is easy to get so serious that we forget to laugh and that is unfortunate because laughter can be very healing to our emotions and bodies. Laughter relieves stress. Researchers have found that the positive emotions associated with laughter decrease stress hormones and increase certain immune cells while activating others. People are even beginning to practice a new thing called Laughter Yoga. Turns out, it didn’t have anything to do with yoga at all. I signed up for a class and quickly realized that it wasn’t for me because I’m a working person, who just didn’t feel the need to drive a half an hour during my work day to go laugh for an hour and drive another have an hour back. The whole class was about laughing, and making each other laugh. If you know a cancer patient, I would highly recommend the class as someone with a medical challenge quickly gets their whole life focused on their problem, pain, medication and next doctor appointment. They need something outside of that rat race to channel their minds in a positive direction. In one study conducted at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, 10 healthy men who watched a funny video for an hour had significant increases in one particular hormone of the immune system that activates other components of the immune system. In the 90’s there was an odd thing that happened in some of the churches. People began to laugh spontaneously during serious sermons. You can only imagine how well that was accepted in the beginning. But some people began to realize that the Holy Spirit was present and that God seemed to be doing a new thing and that the laughter was spontaneously healing people. While I never experienced the laughter in church, I did on my way home one night. My daughter was having a serious conversation with a guest that had attended church with us. I began to have a low giggle that I was trying to hold in. Soon my daughter because annoyed and said, ‘Will you stop that!" But as soon as the words were out of her mouth, she realized that it was a form of the manifestation that had been happening at church. I certainly didn’t seem to have any control over it and I’m a very controlled person, so that was both unsettling and freeing at the same time. Another time shortly after, my son was sleepwalking carrying a pillow and I was trying to guide him back to his bed. He huffed and puffed at me and said something and threw his pillow, which landed, between the toilet and the wall (he seemed to think it was his bed). I began to laugh so hard at the idea that my son could even back talk me in his sleep that I laughed until I was on all fours on the floor and snot was coming out of my nose. I asked him the next day if he remembered anything about the incident and he said that he remembered me "yelling at him." I told him that I was laughing not yelling. Such a silly little moment in my life but that little moment did wonders to free me up emotionally. Find reasons to laugh. Laughter up can really ignite your immune system. By Nedalee Ruiz Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook http://www.desperateparent.com/ To find out more about Ionized water, Nedalee recommends www.HealingWaterMachines.com Copyright © 2007 By Nedalee Ruiz Permission granted to reproduce in entirety only

5 ways to reduce acid in your body

2008-04-03T05:52:00.000-07:00

One of our major personal heath focuses should be to eliminate acid in our bodies and acid is the root source of all health problems. The first simple way to reduce body acid is to breath deeply. Very simply, most of us breath from the upper 1/3 of our lungs and never take deep breaths. For years, I did museum quality quilting as a hobby. People would look at my tiny 22 stitch per inch hand quilting and swear it was made by a machine because it was so small and even. But to achieve those tiny stitches, I was a master at holding my breath. I starved my body and brain of health giving oxygen. Even though you may not hold your breath to that extreme, you probably aren't taking full deep breaths multiple times a day. Begin to make it a habit.
#2. Drink alkaline ionized water. The water is transformed into hexagonal molecule and carries up to six times more oxygen to your cells and cleanses the acidic toxins from your body.
#3. Don't allow other people to "make" you angry. Own your emotions, and choose how your react to a person or situation. Stress increases the acid in your body.
#4. Cut out some of the acids that you put into your body. You could eliminate cigarettes, coffee, soda or other acid producing foods and inhalants.
#5. Add more green food into your diet. I know that may not sound appealing to most people but if you sick with reading my articles you will find that a short fast is the perfect way to get your taste buds back for healthy foods.

Raw Benefits for Diabetics

2008-03-17T12:04:00.001-07:00

When I stated to try and change my eating, my intention was to eat more raw food than I have been. I just read a repot in The Feb.2008 readers digest that talks about a new movie coming out called Raw for 30 days. In the movie, Diabetics eat a raw vegan lifestyle for 30 days, lose an average of 25 pounds and are able to go off insulin. This is because their bodies become alkaline in the process of this kind of eating. Which is another reason that I recommend alkaline water to everyone. I'm trying hard to get the guts to commit to 30 full days of raw only eating. Honestly it isn't as bad as it sounds, were not just talking celery and carrot sticks. The recipes I've found have been top notch in flavor and I've created some of my own in
the recipe page at HealingWaterMachines.com I think the reason that I haven't made the full commitment is because... I like to eat out a lot. I get tempted easily. I need a quick food plan to be able to start. My husband isn't cooperating and that could be a big problem. Excuses, excuses! I'm listening to some Tony Robbins tapes that are really encouraging me to look at my excuses/reasons and find a way to seriously over come them. I'm working on it.

Drugs in Drinking Water

2008-03-11T09:57:00.000-07:00

Wow, there is so much information right now about drugs in our drinking water. I intended to link to the origional artical but forgot to bookmark it's location so I've reprinted it here. It's unbelieveable how much the government dosn't regulate and literlaly allows in our drinking water. The good news is that all HealingWaterMachine.com water ionizers and whole house water filters get that stuff out.

Broccoli fun fact

2008-03-04T09:30:00.001-08:00

From the Reader's Digest: Eating raw veggies like broccoli at theast 3 times a month may cut your risk of bladder cancer by about 40%

Fun

2008-02-27T10:35:00.001-08:00

Raw Benefits for Diabetics

2008-02-27T10:33:00.001-08:00

When I stated to try and change my eating, my intention was to eat more raw food than I have been. I just read a repot in The Feb.2008 readers digest that talks about a new movie coming out called Raw for 30 days. In the movie, Diabetics eat a raw vegan lifestyle for 30 days, lose an average of 25 pounds and are able to go off insulin. This is because their bodies become alkaline in the process of this kind of eating. Which is another reason that I recommend alkaline water to everyone. I'm trying hard to get the guts to commit to 30 full days of raw only eating. Honestly it isn't as bad as it sounds, were not just talking celery and carrot sticks. The recipes I've found have been top notch in flavor and I've created some of my own in the recipe page at Healing Water Machines I think the reason that I haven't made the full commitment is because... I like to eat out a lot. I get tempted easily. I need a quick food plan to be able to start. My husband isn't cooperating and that could be a big problem. Excuses, excuses! I'm listening to some Tony Robbins tapes that are really encouraging me to look at my excuses/reasons and find a way to seriously over come them. I'm working on it.
By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook http://www.desperateparent.com/ Nedalee recommends http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more articles on health and healing and
http://HealingDiets.blogspot.com for articles on diet and nutrition.
Copyright © 2008 By Nedalee Ruiz Permission granted to reproduce in entirety only including links and author credits.

pH scale for alkaline water consumption

2008-02-18T09:21:00.000-08:00

For viewers not familiar with pH scales, pure acid is pH 0. Neutral (neither acid nor alkaline) is pH 7. Pure alkaline is pH 14. pH 7 is ten times more alkaline than pH 6. pH 8 is 100 times more alkaline than pH 6 pH 9 is 1,000 times ore alkaline than pH 6 For a little perspective, a well known cola is pH 2.5, meaning it is over 10,000 times more acid than neutral tap water, and 100,000 times more acid than your blood (pH 7.4) The Jupiter Ionizers from HealingWaterMachines.com produce alkaline water in the range of pH 7.5 up to pH 11, depending on the setting you choose.

Happy Valentines Day

2008-02-14T11:36:00.001-08:00

You are special and we are glad that you are here with us today!
Many blessings to you,
Love,
Nedalee

Boning Up on Osteoporosis

2008-02-14T09:50:00.000-08:00

When we eat beef, pork, lamb, chicken, or other foods from animals, our bodies take in proteins that may be rich in sulfur. That's unlike the proteins in plant foods—fruits, veggies, nuts, grains, or legumes like peas or dry beans. As we digest animal proteins, the sulfur in them forms acid. A slight, temporary acid overload—called acidosis—may result.

To regain our natural balance of acidity to alkalinity, or pH, in the bloodstream, our bodies must buffer the influx of acid. One possible buffer is calcium phosphate, which the body canborrow from our bones—the body's main storage depot for this essential mineral.
Though calcium phosphate is an effective buffer and neutralizer, taking it from bones might increase our risk of osteoporosis. This unhealthy increase in the porosity of bones, and resultant thinning, leaves those afflicted with this disease especially vulnerable to fractures of the spine, hips, and wrists.

Estimates from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) indicate that 10 million Americans, mainly women, already suffer from this disease. Another 28 million Americans are at risk. Other NIH analyses suggest that one in every two women and one in every eight men over age 50 in this country will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Continue to full article

What Doctors are saying about Alkaline Water

2008-02-07T08:32:00.000-08:00

"Alkaline water rids the body of acidic waste. After carefully evaluating the results of my advise to hundreds of individuals, I’m convinced that toxicity in the form of acidic waste is the primary cause of degenerative disease."
Dr. Sherry Rogers, Author, "Detox or Die"

"The fluids in the cells of most people’s bodies are overly acidic. This can cause a lot of problems. It prevents your body from neutralizing toxins, and leaves you more susceptible to the cell-damaging free radical oxidation that leads to cancer and other diseases."
Dr. Robert Atkins, Author, "The Atkins diet"

"Alkaline water, produced by a water ionizer, has become the most important advancement in health care since Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin."
Dr. William Kelly, College of Metabloic Medicine, Author, "Cancer Cure"

"International studies show that populations with little or no history of illness, such as cancer…, drink higher (pH) alkaline waters. After all potential risk factors were considered and factored out, it became evident that they had been drinking waters with a pH of 9.0 to 10.0."
Dr. Leonard Horowitz, Author, "Aids and Ebola"

The truth about water contamination

2008-02-05T12:45:00.000-08:00

Clean drinking water is something that the public has pretty much taken for granted for the past hundred years. The public has little idea--perhaps understandably--just how contaminated our drinking water has become. Our environment has changed, new biological transformations are emerging, drinking- water systems are aging, and governments seem more interested in ensuring business in the global marketplace than in ensuring the safety and health of the world citizens.

Acid rain corrodes copper, lead, and galvanized pipes. There are hundreds of agricultural pollutants,including pesticides and fertilizer, industrial pollutants including plasticizers, solvents, and propellants; along with chemicals added to aid in the coagulation of water can be of great concern to water pollution.

A National Assessment of Tap Water Quality found 260 contaminants in our nation's tap water; 141of these contaminants have no enforceable safety limits. Of the 141 unregulated contaminants utilitiesdetected in water supplies between 1998 and 2003, 52 are linked to cancer, 41 to reproductive toxicity,36 to developmental toxicity, and 16 to immune system damage, according to chemical listings in sevenstandard government and industry toxicity references. Despite the potential health risks, any concentrationof these chemicals in tap water is legal, no matter how high.

What follows is a very long article detailing all types of water contaminates. The short version is that if this is something that you are concerned about, HealingWaterMachines.com has solutions for all of your water needs with our ionizers and we offer pre-filters of every kind to filter out any potential contaminate in your water system. We even offer to read your community water report and tell you exactly what filters are appropriate for your needs. Here in Orange County, California they have announced that by June of 2008 they will be giving us reclaimed sewer water from out tap! You bet we will be reviewing our water report at that time to see what pre-filters we need to ad to our current ionization system!

The EPA's own scientists have identified 600 chemicals in tap water formed as by-products of disinfections--they tracked 220 million pounds of 650 industrial chemicals discharged to riversand streams annually. They also spearheaded research on emerging contaminants after the U.S. GeologicalSurvey found: 82 unregulated pharmaceuticals, hormones, medications, and residues of consumer products in rivers and streams across the country.Intensive use of highly acidic antibiotics in human and veterinarian medicine and in industrial farming(food additives) has resulted in the transport of significant quantities of the active ingredientsto environmental waters. All told, EPA has set safety standards for fewer than 20 percent of themany hundreds of chemicals that it has identified in our drinking water.
Read text of full article here.

Hot Water Can Leach Lead into Your Body

2008-02-01T10:45:00.000-08:00

Hot water from the tap should never be used for cooking or drinking unless using a lead removal pre-filter. The reason is that hot water dissolves contaminants more quickly than cold water, and many pipes in homes contain lead that can leach into water. And lead can damage the brain and nervous system, especially in young children. Lead is rarely found in source water, but can enter it through corroded plumbing. The Environmental Protection Agency says that older homes are more likely to have lead pipes and fixtures, but that even newer plumbing advertised as lead-free can still contain as much as 8 percent lead. A study published in The Journal of Environmental Health in 2002 found that tap water represented 14 to 20 percent of total lead exposure. The E.P.A. says cold tap water should always be used for preparing baby formula, cooking and drinking. It also warns that boiling water does not remove lead but can actually increase its concentration. One can also easily and inexpensively install a under-sink lead removal pre-filter.

Making Dreams a RealityShaping Your World by Thought

2008-01-25T10:45:00.000-08:00

There's no end to the number of motivational speakers and self-help "gurus" who make a name for themselves by re-hashing old ideas. But there is truth to these ideas, and I especially wanted to share one of the ideas from the great-grandfather of self-help, James Allen.Allen's treatise, As A Man Thinketh, was first published at the turn of the twentieth century. His central notion is that our thoughts are under our control, and that they in turn determine our emotions, our health, and even our circumstances."Circumstance does not make the man; it reveals him to himself. No such conditions can exist as descending into vice and its attendant sufferings apart from vicious inclinations, or ascending into virtue and its pure happiness without the continued cultivation of virtuous aspirations. "And you, too, youthful reader, will realize the Vision (not the idle wish) of your heart, be it base or beautiful, or a mixture of both, for you will always gravitate toward that which you secretly most love. Into your hands will be placed the exact results of your own thoughts; you will receive that which you earn, no more, no less. Whatever your present environment may be, you will fall, remain, or rise with your thoughts, your Vision, your Ideal. You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant aspiration." This goes hand-in-hand with Henry Ford's wise saying, "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't - you are right." And there is no end to the number of sources that make the same claim - that by dedicated thought and action, you can achieve anything.Movies like "Rudy" and "Miracle" show us the true stories of sports legends who made their dreams come true. "Homeless to Harvard" details the true story of Liz Murray, who went from living on the streets to getting a scholarship to Harvard. "October Sky" follows Homer Hickam's ascent from poor boy in a West Virginia mining town to NASA engineer.I'm grateful for inspirational films and books that remind me of the unlimited potential each of us shares. I hope you'll continue to mentally construct the world you want to live in, and the successes you want to see.

Natural Remedies for Panic Attacks

2008-01-22T12:29:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for natural remedies for panic attacks, be sure to check out Panic Away, a best selling natural panic attack cure book by Joe Barry. Joe will show you how you can cure your panic and anxiety attacks with his One Move technique, a technique that has been proven to work with numerous panic attacks sufferers all over the world.

What Causes Panic Attacks? There are diets known to increase anxiety and trigger panic attacks and there are also foods with calming effects that helps prevent anxiety and panic attacks. While there are medications, it is also helpful to keep a healthy diet to control anxiety disorder. Of course it is recommended to consult your doctor regarding your panic anxiety disorder and your dietitian when trying to modify your diet.Keeping yourself hydrated is one way to reduce anxiety. Water has many health benefits and it also helps to prevent anxiety and panic attacks. There are studies showing dehydration triggers anxiety and nervousness since 85% of our brain contains water. If proper hydration is not maintained, our body may respond differently with symptoms like anxiety. It is best to drink at least eight glasses of water daily and keep yourself hydrated to prevent anxiety and panic attacks. Drinking alkaline water is even better for hydration as it has hexagonal molecules which hydrate the cells up to 6 times more than regular water and removes toxins from your body.Alkaline diet is calming and can prevent anxiety and panic attacks. Alkaline diet is more on fruits and vegetables like apple, oranges, pineapple, almonds, broccoli and cucumber. You need 80% alkaline diet to create balance in your body.Watching what you eat and drink will help you prevent anxiety and panic attacks. Eating a well balanced diet and getting all the nutrients and minerals you need makes your body and emotions more stable.

Gross

2008-01-21T08:19:00.000-08:00

National news announced this morning that Orange County California, which happens to be where I live, plans to recycle toilet and other wastewater into drinking water. Their 3-stage filtration process takes 3 days from toilet to tap. This will be our TAP water. And lest you think that you are safe drinking bottled water instead, we have many, many articles showing that tap water is better regulated than bottled water. AND for us here in Orange County, we have a Pepsi plant which either manufactures Aquifina or Dansi I forget which one. So at that plant will be using Orange County reclaimed toilet water to run through their bottling processes.

HealingWaterMachines.com will soon have a duel filter machine that also comes with an external per-filter that is designed just for you from your county water report and we will be carrying whole house filtration systems. So you may want to look into them if you can't handle the gross factor of washing your hands, body or cooking your spaghetti in former sewage water.

Amazing! Cholesterol Drug Not Effective in Study

2008-01-15T11:20:00.000-08:00

The New York Times reports today that after a two-year study, FDA approved drug Zetia, and a pill that contains it, Vytorin, have proven to not be effective! The drug companies that pushed through the original FDA approval and have been milking you and your insurance dollars should be in big trouble. Personally I’m not a big fan of drugs, drug companies or the FDA. I always try to use natural remedies and have found them to be very effective. We do have scientific proof that alkaline Ionized water lowers cholesterol and helps with a host of other health problems because of the way that the molecules are electrolyzed and provide a charge that is the polar opposite of the toxins in your cells which draws them out. I’m transcribing that information from a foreign video and will have the study available soon.
Full New York Times story here:
http://news.aol.com/health/story/_a/cholesterol-drug-not-effective-in-study/20080115091109990001

Alkaline Water

2008-01-12T07:33:00.000-08:00

I heard yesterday that Madonna spends $10,000 a month having special Kabala water sent over from Israel.
And last week I heard that Magic Johnson has special water delivered from Mexico. The thing that all the special waters on the world have (other than blessed water) is that they are very highly alkaline. Alkaline water helps fight aging and medical problems because it combats the acidity in our system. It is one of the first lines of defense that Dr. Robert O. Young leading cancer researcher recommends when he is treating a cancer patient. Madonna and Magic Johnson should save their money and buy a Water Ionizer from HealingWaterMachines.com Then they could make alkaline, purified and acid water all from their tap. I never talk much about acid water, but it is used as a disinfectant and has many healing properties when used on the outside of the skin. Some people call it "beauty water" because of how it clears up skin problems. Foreign hospitals use it on infections.

Prevent or Treat Cancer with Avocados

2008-01-08T10:22:00.001-08:00

Prevent or Treat Cancer with Avacados In 1932, a great scientist by the name of Dr. Otto Warburg received the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering the cause of cancer. In regard to Dr. Otto Warburg's cancer research back in the 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's - there is this paragraph in regard to lactic acid production and cancerous cells which have an acidic pH. The crux of his (Dr. Otto Warburg) Nobel thesis was that malignant tumors frequently exhibit an increase in anaerobic glycolysis -- a process whereby glucose is used as a fuel by cancer cells with lactic acid as an anaerobic by-product -- compared to normal tissues. The large amount of lactic acid produced by this fermentation of glucose from cancerous cells is then transported to the liver. This conversion of glucose to lactate generates a lower, more acidic pH in cancerous tissues as well as overall physical fatigue from lactic acid buildup. Thus, larger tumors tend to exhibit a more acidic pH. Even my masseuse confirmed this, when she pointed out that the pain in a certain area of my body was caused by the build up of lactic acid. The above information on the cause of cancerous tissue is important to understand because of the recent developments as follows: Important research developments in regard to the glucose controlling properties of Avocado's by inhibiting glucokinase responsible for glycolysis that in turn retards and reduces tumor growth. Limiting sugar consumption is not the only line of defense for preventing and reversing cancerous tissue. In fact, a botanical extract of glutathione from the avocado plant is showing promise as a new cancer adjunct. When a purified avocado extract was added to a number of tumor cell lines tested in vitro by researchers in the Department of Biochemistry at Oxford University in Britain, they found it inhibited tumor cell glucose uptake by 25 to 75 percent, and it inhibited the enzyme glucokinase responsible for glycolysis. It also inhibited the growth rate of the cultured tumor cell lines. The same researchers gave lab animals a 1.7 mg/g body weight dose of the glutathione extract for five days; it reduced tumors by 65 to 79 percent. Based on these studies, there is good reason to believe that avocados and the glutathione extract could help cancer patients by limiting glucose to the tumor cells. Maintaining proper body ph is crucial to your health. Drink alkaline ionized water daily as a first line of defense to properly alkalize your body and protect against disease. By Nedalee Ruiz Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook http://www.desperateparent.com/ Nedalee recomends http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more articles on health and healing.

Fear of Fat

2008-01-08T10:15:00.000-08:00

When I started eating more raw foods, I found that many recipes were very high in fat. I was a little worried about gaining weight even though people professed that I would lose weight. I had just enjoyed a wonderful tasting raw meal when I expressed my fear to my husband who assured me that my body would begin to burn the fat instead of sugar. The words had hardly come out of our mouths when I opened to this quote from Ani Phyo’s book Ani’s raw food kitchen. "Some folks worry about how eating fats affects their weight. Good fats are necessary for our organs and body functions, and they’re good for our heart. The more fats we eat, the more our body lets go of tats, because it knows more will be coming in. The less we drink, the more our bodies retain. The more we drink, the more it lets go of." Truthfully I had also heard this from other sources, but worried how it would work on MY body. Well, in my first 7 days of experimenting with this high fat way of eating natural foods I lost 5.3 pounds. And gained tons of energy.

By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook http://.desperateparent.com/
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for more articles on health and healing.
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Week 1 Diet Results

2008-01-07T15:34:00.000-08:00

For Nedalee
Started 1-1-08 at 165.5
Weigh in 1-7-08 results 160.2
Result 5.3 pound loss in one week. YEAH!

This blog is related to physical, mental and health issues as we consider them to all be interrelated. Most of the full articles that are diet issues which relate to physical health will be posted at HealingDiets.BlogSpot.com

Read the rest of Nedalee's week 1 results and a list of what she ate to get the results click here.

Motivation to Diet

2008-01-07T13:02:00.000-08:00

The title Motivation to Diet is deceptive because for me personally, I don’t want to diet, I’m looking for a lifestyle change. I used the word "Diet" because that is what people understand and are used to and also because in the truest form, any eating pattern that we choose is our "diet" regardless of if we are trying to lose weight or not.
I’ve been trying to lose weight for the last four years rather unsuccessfully. I’ve put effort in, and have had various motivations to do it, including wanting to fit into my wedding dress that had to be altered to fit me from the original size I was when it was created.
When I met Ronnie I told him that I was seriously under my normal weight because of grief, prayer and fasting, and not to expect that I would always weigh 120. Since I have gained beyond my normal weight of 138, my husband has hinted at his displeasure about my weight for some time. I have tried to loose it but I don’t think that it was a total priority in my mind.
Quite honestly, I think it can be hypocritical for men to gain weight and then criticize their wives when they do. ESPECIALLY if it’s like in my case, where its Ronnie, bringing the junk food home and in some cases quite literally feeding it to me!
Here’s an example from two nights ago. Ronnie: I feel like pizza, do you want pizza?
Me: No, I don’t want pizza, I’m on a diet and I’d like you to support me on it.
Ronnie: You’ve been doing so well I thought you’d like a "cheat day."
Me: I’ve only been on the diet four days, no I don’t want a "cheat day," I want results.
I’m not trying to rant on my husband there, I’m sharing it because I know that some of you have had similarly frustrating experiences.
What I do want is to share what has radically changed my thinking although that is something that has been in the process for over a year in terms of my health and well being. I’m going to quote from several sections of one chapter in Shaunti Feldhahn’s book For Women Only – What you need to know about the inner lives of men. She surveyed hundreds of men and this quote is from a chapter called The Truth About the Way You Look – Why what’s on the outside matters to Him on the inside. "This chapter is about something our men desperately want us to know, but feel absolutely unable to tell us…The effort you put into your appearance is extremely high on his priority list. Yet the chances that you know his true feelings are extremely low. What I’ve learned about men’s needs in this area has been life changing. It has jarred me out of a dangerous complacency. Call me naïve, but I just didn’t realize that the issue of appearance was such a big deal—such and imperative deal---for a guy. Of course, having learned just how visual men are, I should have gotten a clue. But somehow I assumed that if I was out of shape, I was the only person who was negatively affected."
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By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook http://www.desperateparent.com/
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Cancer Risks from Eating Meat

2008-01-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

Is seems we really are what we eat. U.S. Doctors are now reporting that red meat is associated with an elevated risk for cancers of the esophagus, liver, rectal cancer, pancreatic cancer and lung cancer The researchers studied 500,000 people aged 50 to 71 who took part in a diet and health study done in conjunction with the AARP, formerly the American Association for Retired Persons. After eight years, 53,396 cases of cancer were diagnosed. The study is available on the Internet at medicine.plosjournals.org
Meats can cause cancer several ways, the researchers noted. "For example, they are both sources of saturated fat and iron, which have independently been associated with carcinogenesis," the researchers wrote. Meat is also a source of several chemicals known to cause DNA mutations, including N-nitroso compounds (NOCs), heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The Bible says that, "We are fearfully and wonderfully made." But it also seems that the old computer adage, "Garbage in garbage out is equally true. How can the FDA approve these chemicals to fill our meat with and us to ingest and then not expect our bodies to react? As always, they are saying that a decrease in the consumption of red and processed meat could reduce the incidence of cancer. Duh. Personally, I have no problem with eating meat even though I have been exploring other diets including the raw food diet. I feel that God gave us meat to eat as referenced several palaces in the Old Testament of the Bible. What I do have a problem with is all of the antibiotics and chemicals that the FDA has approved to be put into our meat. Then they act shocked when they have to report the negative affects found in their studies. I say if you want to eat meat, eat it without fear. Just buy organic meat or Kosher meat that hasn’t been shot up with all of the chemicals. And drink alkaline ionized water to clear your cells of the old toxins that are currently stored up in you body.

By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook http://www.desperateparent.com/
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The Tortoise and the Hare

2008-01-03T11:16:00.000-08:00

Well, I've stated eating healthier and making better food choices. Already my energy has increased. So Like the Hair in the fable, I'm out of the starting gate. The holidays have been hard for Ronnie, he seems to have been hit hard by depression over the loss of his Mother. He's putting off his New Year's resolution diet for a few days and comforting him self with food. I saw him eat an entire pint of ice cream last night which is not unusual.

So having lost my guinea pig for the blog, I will have to step in and post my own fat pic.

To summarize some of my last posts for those of you who haven't been following along, Ronnie lost 40 pounds last year drinking alkaline ionized water and eating a more alkaline diet. He gained it back eating comfort foods after he quit chewing tobacco and lost his Mother in the same month. He's vowed to lose it and more this year, but hasn't started trying yet.

My effort will include mild exercise, a more alkaline diet, and lots of alkaline ionized water. I am going to explore Vegan, Alkavarian, and Raw foods, but have not committed to eating them exclusively as I'm still an omnivore who loves Bar-b-que. Like any wise dieter, I will try to avoid the dreaded white foods, Rice, Potatoes, Sugar, Milk and Bread. But again, I not going to say never. As you will see from my food posts which will follow, I had Cream of Ham and Potato soup for dinner the first night of my diet and may have some more since the pot isn't finished.

What I am doing is a very public TEST diet. Raw fooders eat lots of high fat items like nuts and avocados but burn the fat and lose weight. I'm going to see if a fairly inactive over 45'er can get weight loss results.

So here are the current stats:
On January 1, 2008 I weighed 165.5 up about 3 pounds from before the holidays. I swear the new weight feels like it's all in my butt. It feels like I have a caboose waddling after me for the first time in my life. My weight is also up almost 30 pounds from my after baby weight from the second child who is now 23. I kept that weight for almost 20 years.

My weight can fluctuate even if I weighed 3 times a day, so I'll only weigh in once a week or so.

My measurements, (don't tell anybody)
Are a ghastly 41 - 35 1/2 - 38 1/2

What I ate:
Jan. 1, 2008
Breakfast- Blueberry Smoothie
Lunch- Fresh broccoli florets dipped in store bought humus. (Broccoli is high in protein.)
Snack Trader Joes Spicy Ranchero Egg White Salad -Low fat, high protein, low carb, cholesterol free and only 50 calories. Tastes like cottage cheese with taco seasoning. Defiantly not raw, not vegn, not alkaverian. I bet that if you soaked almonds in water and chopped them in a food processor with the other ingredient you could make a vegan/raw version.
Another Snack- Store bought salad
Dinner 2 cups Cream of ham and potato soup.

Jan. 2, 2008
Exercised 20 minutes on a rebounder. (I've worked my way up from only five minutes.)
Breakfast- Blueberry Smoothie I buy my blueberries frozen and organic at Trader Joes for under $4 a pound which will make me about 6 smoothies.
Lunch- Tuna wrap because my last avocado was rotten so I couldn't have the avocado wrap that I had planed.
Snack- Apple
Dinner- Pomegranate Salad- Don't freak out, it's not complicated, the pomegranate seeds were just a garnish on a purchased salad from Trader Joes. It had some goat cheese too so it wasn't vegan.
Snack- Celery with tuna and humus

Diet, Diet, Diet...Nope

2008-01-01T09:16:00.000-08:00

Diets fail. Lose a little, gain it back and then some. Lifestyle changes work. But it can be hard to make changes if you don't have the support of the people around you. My two teenage boys are the perfect example. I've wanted to eat healthier for ages. But they complain when something has the word "organic" on it. In their minds the word "organic" equals "fake." So cooking two meals is a pain. My way around that is that I let them cook and eat whatever they want within reason after they've eaten some of what I made.

Most diets are about depravation. Count your calories, eat less, bla bla bla. My new diet isn't about depravation or about calorie counting. It's about making healthier choices. Choice number one, I will have fresh vegetable juice or a Blueberry smoothie in the morning for breakfast. I've never been a breakfast fan, but I choose to have something now because it is impossible to loose weight on less that 3 meals a day, your body goes into preservation mode. Five small meals are even better than 3 if you want to lose weigh.

Men and women actually lose weight differently. Because of that I'm going to join Ronnie on a very public diet. Have you seen that commercial where the fat cartoon lady is complaining that her husband quit drinking soda and lost 14 pounds and she lost one? I laugh every time I see that commercial because it's so true! Like I said in a previous post, Ronnie lost 40 pounds last year with very little effort. I wasn't as committed and didn't come close to matching his results. This year, I am committed and want to see how far that commitment can take me.

I've packed up the left over homemade Christmas candy to mail to my daughter so it won't go to waste and will be out of temptations way.

I'm going to exercise up to 20 minutes 3 times a week. I haven't done any exercise this past week because all the excess sugar over the holiday lowered my immune system and gave me a bad cold. I'm still sniffling and weak so I'll hold off on exercise for a few days. Most of my work is done form the computer so I lead a very sedentary lifestyle. I've had three gym memberships in the past and never went for more than 5 months and NEVER lost any weight from working out. As a matter of fact, I always gained weight and the trainers would smile and say that was good because muscle weights more than fat.

This post is getting long, so I will wrap it up. I will be posting our starting weights and some pictures soon. The main reason that you should follow along with our progress on the blog is to see how easy it is to lose weight with the methods we will be using.

Because I want increased energy more than I want weight loss I will be adding a lot more raw food into my diet. For people who don't know about raw food, the thing that comes to mind is raw meat or carrots and celery sticks. Let me assure you, there is now raw meat. And while I may choose some carrots and celery sticks from time to time, there is a whole world of great tasting easy to prepare gourmet raw foods which we will explore on the blog.

Consider this passage of scripture from the book of Daniel in the old testament of the Bible. Chapter one verse 8-16.
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, "I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking worse than the young men who are your age? Then you would endanger my head before the king." So Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

"Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink. "Then let our appearance be examined before you, and the appearance of the young men who eat the portion of the king's delicacies; and as you see fit, so deal with your servants."
So he consented with them in this matter, and tested them ten days. And at the end of ten days their features appeared better and fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portion of the king's delicacies. Thus the steward took away their portion of delicacies and the wine that they were to drink, and gave them vegetables.

By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook
http://www.desperateparent.com/
Nedalee recommends http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more articles on health and healing.
Copyright © 2007 By Nedalee Ruiz
Permission granted to reproduce in entirety only including links and author credits.

The Power and Purpose of Fasting

2007-12-31T10:17:00.000-08:00

Fasting has many beneficial proposes and can come in many forms. Fasting helps to cleanse the body and focus the mind. Fasting gives the digestive tract a welcomed rest and also helps to cleanse the colon. Fasting can lead to temporary weight loss of as much as a pound a day. One of my favorite benefits of fasting is that when you are done, the flavors of food are amazing. You taste buds seem to come alive and fresh healthy foods suddenly have a much stronger appeal than sweet or unhealthy foods. This is because artificial flavors have overwhelmed you taste buds and numbed them to the calmer flavors of natural foods. A full fast would require that one abstain from all foods and drink for a period of time. Some will fast all food and drink only water. In one example, during Ramadan, Muslims won’t even swallow their own spit during the day light hours. However people modify their fasts all of the time. Some people will go on a liquid only fast getting most of their nutrition through shakes or smoothies. Other people only fast a certain food like meat or chocolate. I must tell a funny story here. When I was in high school, my boyfriend told me that he was giving up chewing gum for Lent. Not being a Catholic, and not knowing what Lent was, I thought he meant he was giving up chewing gum to chew pocket lint instead. Personally my first fast was water only, for spritual purposes and lasted 9 days. It felt good to have that much self-control. I have continued to fast over the years for various reasons and lengths of time. My longest was 22 days. But all of my fasts have had the wonderful benefit of causing food to taste better. Doctors say that one should never fast for more that three days without water, although it is recorded in the Bible that Jesus was able to fast 40 days without food or water. A typical side effect of fasting is that you may experience flue like symptoms about the third day of a fast as your body eliminates toxins. If you are not on a religious fast, and excluding liquids, it is recommended that you drink copious amounts of water to flush toxins. Try for a full glass of water every half-hour. I personally choose alkaline ionized water as it is up to six times more hydrating and the hexagonal shape of the water molecule causes it to get into my cells better than bottled or tap water. A short fast is the perfect way to cleanse your palate and begin a transition healthier eating. It is highly recommended if you are trying to become more spiritual or become healthier.
By Nedalee Ruiz
Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook
http://www.desperateparent.com/
Nedalee recommends http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ for more articles on health and healing.
Copyright © 2007 By Nedalee Ruiz
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New Year Resolution Diet

2007-12-28T21:03:00.001-08:00

This button popping picture was taken of my husband, Ronnie, on Christmas day 2007. He's going on a diet Jan. 1st 2008. Follow along on the blog to see how easily and quickly he looses the weight. He's not too happy that I'm making a public spectacle of him. But I know that he will appreciate the added motivation to stick to his goals. See you on the 1st. And Happy New Year.

Warning: Drug Interactions and Birth Control Pills

2007-12-28T09:44:00.000-08:00

Many drugs can interfere with the pill, like antibiotics. But even over-the-counter medications like Nyquil can reduce its effectiveness. St. John's Wort (an herbal supplement thought to help with depression) doesn't mix so well, and some anti-anxiety meds can conflict, too. It's a good practice to always ask your doctor or pharmacist before you take any drug.

Happy Holidays

2007-12-24T08:53:00.001-08:00

We can all use a peaceful moment to stop and smell the roses err...snow to relax our minds and bodies. Take time for a few deep breaths while you enjoy this little e card from Ashland University read the top of the page then look in the bottom left for where to click. http://ecard.ashland.edu/2004admission/index.html

Man splits pants, see what he's going to do

2007-12-22T09:36:00.000-08:00

Ronnie, my husband, has gained a lot of weight this year. Yesterday, in Home Depot he bent over to pick up something he'd dropped in the check out line and split open his pants! He has vowed to change his eating on New Years and I'm going to document it here on the blog. Last year he had lost 40 pounds in three short months by making some simple changes in his diet. He drank alkaline ionized water. He cut meat out of his diet, decreased sweets, and increased vegetables. The results were remarkable and we are going to see if he can recreate them as we follow along on the blog. He swore that he never felt hungry or deprived and that he really didn't have time to add exercise to his regime.

Ronnie's Mom passed away in May, and the grief sent him into a wild self-comfort eating binge for over seven months for which he has dearly paid the price, seeing his health and energy decline and his weight increase. We've calculated that on some Friday nights out with his friends he would consume up to ten THOUSAND calories in a single night!

So be sure to join us in January as we begin to document his journey back to health.

The Value of a Friend

2007-12-21T08:21:00.000-08:00

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person... When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support,to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

Bad relationships and stress can increese acidity in your body and contribute to health problems. It is our hope here at HealingWaterMachines.com that we have come into you life to contribute health and healing through our newsletters and products. May you
be blessed with good friends, health and happiness.

By Nedalee Ruiz Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook
To find out more about Ionized water,
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Why Soda is Bad for your Teeth

2007-12-17T09:25:00.000-08:00

Yellow stains aside, brewed coffee or tea may not be the worst thing you could swish past your pearly whites. Other drinks tested in a recent study produced much more wear and tear on tooth enamel, especially bubbly soft drinks.

But here's the surprise: It didn't matter if the sodas were diet or not. When your tooth enamel starts to erode, you've got major problems on your hands. And certain foods like sweets and sodas may hasten this process. All carbonated drinks in a recent study had some impact on tooth enamel (with the one possible exception being root beer -- its impact on tooth enamel was slight). Citrus-flavored sodas hit teeth hardest, but colas caused problems, too. And it didn't matter if the drinks were diet or full-sugar. It's the AcidsContrary to what you might think, it's not only the sugars in bubbly beverages that erode tooth enamel. It's also the acids.

The total acid content and acid type -- look for names like phosphoric, citric, malic, and tartaric -- in a beverage affect how strong the attack is on your choppers. Rinsing after sipping a soda may hasten the acids out of your mouth. Maintaining proper body ph is crucial to your health. Drink alkaline ionized water daily as a first line of defense to properly alkalize your body and protect against disease and tooth decay.

By Nedalee Ruiz Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook
http://www.desperateparent.com/
To find out more about Ionized water, Nedalee recommends
http://www.healingwatermachines.com/
Copyright © 2007 By Nedalee Ruiz Permission granted to reproduce in entirety only

12 best and worst produce for pesticides

2007-12-15T07:05:00.000-08:00

If you'd like to keep pesticides and their residues off of your dinner plate, your best bet is a diet based on organic foods. For thoes who can't buy organic, here's a list of the 12 least contaminated types of produce published by the Environmental Working Group. The 12 cleanest conventionally-grown, non-organic produce, you can buy: Asparagus Avocados Bananas Broccoli Cauliflower Kiwi Mangos
Onions
Papaya
Pineapples
Peas (sweet) Corn (sweet) AVOID:Even though it may not have pesticide,it might be genetically modified
Since the EWG reports that more than half of our total dietary risk from pesticides comes from just 12 foods, we all so offer the list of the twelve riskiest foods to have pesticides.
Tweleve "RISKIEST foods for pesticide potental:
Apples Bell Peppers
Celery
Cherries
Imported Grapes
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Potatoes
Red Raspberries
Spinach
Strawberries
Avoiding these foods for the most part, substituting from the clean list above, and eating organic and/or homegrown produce whenever possible can substantially cut down on your exposure to pesticides. When choosing foods from the above list, however, keep in mind that corn and sweet potatoes are amongthose foods most likely to have been genetically modified. When it comes to these two types of produce, consumers concerned about GM foods as well will definitely want to seek out organica lternatives to assure themselves of further safety.

Sign of a Stroke

2007-12-13T08:07:00.000-08:00

New Sign of a Stroke -- Stick out Your Tongue STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R. My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm , Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. RECOGNIZING A STROKE Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S * Ask the individual to SMILE. T * Ask the person to TALK to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE(Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today) R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately !! and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Why Tap Water is Better Than Bottled Water

2007-12-10T11:20:00.000-08:00

We've all become addicted to bottled water but as many people are starting to recognize, tap water is better regulated than bottled water, hasn't traveled halfway around the world burning fuel to get to you, and isn't bottled in that modern scourge of landfills, the almost indestructible PET bottle.
Alkaline Ionized water is even better because it is up to Six Times more Hydrating than Conventional Water! Hook one up to your tap and you will find that ionized water is very different from water that has been stored in dams and bottles. With ionized water the size and shape of the water molecule cluster is reduced in size and is changed in shape to hexagonal. This size and shape allows the water molecules to pass through your tissues more easily. Also when the essential alkalizing minerals are ionized your body will be able to absorb and use them much more efficiently. In comparison, drinking reverse osmosis or distilled water will lead to mineral deficiencies.
Healing Water Machines has tested tap water, filtered refrigerator water, and most bottled waters on the market with a simple water reagent test kit. We found that some bottled waters are actually acidic and are therefor actually bad for your system. I always bought bottled water before I was shown conclusively by this test that bottled water was no better than my tap water and in some cases much worse.
When we tested alkaline ionized water straight from the filter placed on my tap I was amazed to find that I could get four different levels of alkaline water to work as an antioxidant to hydrate and cleanse my body with our filling up landfills with plastic bottles. Also by no longer using plastic bottles, I’m not exposed to the leaching affect that the plastic has on the water which has cause breast cancer in many women.
For best hydration, use alkaline ionized water and start the day by filling up a half-gallon glass jug with water (or any combination of smaller bottles that equals 64 ounces). Your goal is to drain the lot by the end of the day. Clear or light yellow pee is the universally recognized sign of good hydration.
By Nedalee Ruiz Nedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbookhttp://www.desperateparent.com/ To find out more about Ionized water, Nedalee recommends http://www.healingwatermachines.com/ Copyright © 2007 By Nedalee RuizPermission granted to reproduce in entirety including credits and links.

Fun Fact about Almonds

2007-12-10T11:04:00.000-08:00

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

2007-12-10T10:40:00.000-08:00

Blueberry Antioxidant Breakfast

2007-12-10T09:42:00.000-08:00

I’ve never been a breakfast eater. Formerly, as soon as I would eat anything, I would become so sleepy that I couldn’t function, so I would delay eating anything until about 3p.m. Since I am now 45, overweight, and out of shape, I’m trying to mend my ways and become a beacon of health. I’ve built up to 150 crunches in the morning followed by 5-20 minutes of exercise on the rebounder.
It’s a little known fact that if you eat less than 3 meals a day, your body won’t loose weight unless you are literally starving because it thinks you are starving.

So I now start my day with either fresh-juiced green drink from a mixture of wheatgrass and other green vegetables or this wonderful smoothie. With in four days of this regimen, I began to feel more energy and I no longer have the energy crash when I eat.
Blueberries are full of antioxidants, which destroy free radicals in your body. Kale is full of nutrient rich, energizing chlorophyll. In this recipe, you can omit the kale if you wish, but truthfully you will hardly taste it if you are brave enough to try.
Blueberry Smoothie

3 cups alkaline ionized water
½ bunch Kale
2 cups blueberries
½ cup raw almonds
½ cup pitted dates
1 vanilla bean whole or ½ tsp. Vanilla extract or 1 dropper vanilla Stevia and omit the dates.

Place water and Kale in blender and liquefy. Strain the green fiber from the water and return the water to the blender. (I compost the fiber in my garden.) Place the rest of the ingredients in blender and blend. This will make 3 or 4 smoothies. I buy the tea by Pom for its container, which is a great reusable drinking glass with a snap on lid. I save those and put any extra smoothies in them. They will save for about 3 days and all I have to do is shake them up and enjoy.

By Nedalee RuizNedalee is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbookhttp://www.desperateparent.com
To find out more about Ionized water, Nedalee recommends http://www.healingwatermachines.com
Copyright © 2007 By Nedalee RuizPermission granted to reproduce in entirety including credits and links only

Designed by God

2007-12-07T09:19:00.000-08:00

Ephesians 2:10 says that “We are God’s masterpiece.” That means you are not average. You are one of a kind. When God created you He went to great lengths to make you exactly the way He wanted. God designed you the way you are on purpose, for a purpose.

Honor God today by accepting and loving who you are. Get up every morning and set your mind in the right direction by making positive affirmations over your life: “I’m the apple of God’s eye. I’m His masterpiece. God loves me and I love me” Take care of your mind, body and spirit today. Love yourself in everything you do. Reject your own negative thoughts and negativity from others. Honor God in yourself and in others.

Hanukkah Gift

2007-12-05T08:34:00.000-08:00

Happy Hanukkah to all of my Jewish brothers and sisters. Here is a gift for your children about the watchmaker and our creator. May you be blessed this holiday season. http://www.kids4truth.com/watchmaker/watch.html

Healthy Wrap Recipe

2007-12-04T10:05:00.000-08:00

I had only eaten one avocado in my life and didn't care for the bland taste. But when I found out that they are very alkalizing to the body and have up to 15 grams of protein I decided to give them a second try.

Here is a delicious wrap recipe that I made up along with some variations for a quick, healthy, high protein, lunch or snack.

1 tortilla (I use sprouted grain tortillas from the health food store.)
1/2 avocado
2 tbs humus or pesto
2 or 3 strips of red bell pepper or 1 slice of tomato
pinch salt or Roasted Garlic & Bell Pepper Seasoning Blend by McCormick

Warm tortilla, spread humus or pesto, slice and ad avocado, sprinkle with spices of your choice, add red bell pepper or tomato slice. I usually cut the tomato slice into two halves as it fits better when you roll it up. Fold bottom of tortilla 1/4 of the way up. Fold over the left side 1/4 or so toward the center then roll it up like a burrito. Enjoy.

Consider adding sprouts for a variation.

Nedalee Thomas-Ruiz is the author of The Desperate Parents Handbook

Saturday, December 1st is the final Raw Summit 2 interview

2007-12-01T07:39:00.000-08:00

Saturday, December 1st is the final Raw Summit 2 interview with Drs. Brian & Anna Maria Clement!
Drs. Clement are world renowned Living & Raw Food Health Experts as well as Directors of the
Hippocrates Health Institute.Drs. Clement will reveal their approach to the mind, body and spirit
connection they use to help a person regain their health, wholeness and vitality.

To listen by telephone:Date: Saturday, December 1stTime: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 97

To listen online at 8:00PM EST (remember to refresh your browser) http://rawsummit2.com/free_access.html

Links will be active for 24 hours

Eat To Live Free call 11-30-97

2007-11-30T06:10:00.000-08:00

You are in for a real treat!
Listen as author of "Eat To Live," Joel Fuhrman, M.D. Superior Health Expert
and a highly respected member of the traditional medical community, talks
about the politics of health and our ability to improve our health
NATURALLY. No more relying on drugs, surgery or fad diets.

To listen by telephone:Date: Friday November 30th
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 33
To listen online at 8:00PM EST (remember to refresh your browser) http://rawsummit2.com/free_access.html
Call and links will be available for 24 hours only

The Microwave

2007-11-28T21:21:00.000-08:00

Microwaved water is dead water. I used to heat water in the microwave for Top Raman, and for tea and other things.
Then I learned that if you water plants with water that has been previously heated in a microwave, the plants will die.
On the other hand, plants that are watered with acid water will thrive.

On this amazing planet, plants like to drink acid water as they "breath out" oxygen and "breath in" carbon dioxide. In comparison, humans strive on clean, alkaline, ionized water as they breath in oxygen and breath out carbon dioxide.On this amazing planet, plants like to drink acid water as they "breath out" oxygen and "breath in" carbon dioxide. In comparison, humans thrive on clean, alkaline, ionized water as they breath in oxygen and breath out carbon dioxide.

Personally, I'm starting to rely less and less on the microwave. While it may be quick, I no longer trust it's ability to leave the nutrition of the food intact.

Fun Fact:The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

Chicken

2007-11-28T21:04:00.000-08:00

Did you know?

There are more chickens than people in the world.
I have no proof to back that up, but I read it somewhere.
On the island of Kauai in Hawaii, there are so many
chickens running around that I swear, I thought they
should declare them the state bird!

Many people think that eating chicken is better than eating beef because it is less fat.
But did you know that chickens are treated in inhumane ways? They are raised in
cages in doors and they have their beaks taken off with hot wires. Even worse,
the government allows a very high rate of blood and urine to be left in the meat.
Yuck, no thanks!

Debbie Merrill Interview free call

2007-11-28T13:02:00.000-08:00

Get ready for a fantastic interview with Debbie Merrill tonight at 8:00PM EST
Debbie Merrill is a world-renowned health educator and world renowned presence
in figure skating. A raw fooder for over 25 years, Debbie's instruction, motivation
and insight will give you a health-filled make-over from the inside out.

To listen by telephone:Date: Wednesday November 28thTime: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 90
To listen online at 8:00PM EST (remember to refresh your browser) http://rawsummit2.com/free_access.html

Your Gift

2007-11-27T16:21:00.000-08:00

Be someone who listens and you will be heard.
Be someone who cares and you will be loved.
Be someone who gives and you will be blessed.
Be someone who comforts and you will know peace.

Be someone who genuinely seeks to understand and
you will be wise. Be someone kind, someone considerate
and you will be admired. Be someone who values truth
and you will be respected. Be someone who takes action
and you will move life forward.

Be someone who lifts others higher and you will be rich.
Be someone filled with gratitude and there will be no
end to the things for which you'll be thankful.

Be someone who lives with joy, with purpose, as your
own light brightly shines. Be, in every moment, the special
someone you are truly meant to be.

And as Gandhi said, "Be the change that you want to see in
the world."

Sugar ARGGG

2007-11-27T13:20:00.000-08:00

Sugar ARGGG

I just bought 4 packages of various dried fruits. As soon as I took the first bite,
I knew there had to be added sugar. I had only read the label on one of the
packages. Sure enough, even with only two ingredient, with they way they
worded it, I had missed that they added sugar to the fruit!

Last week, I challenged my teenage sons to each pick out a box of cereal for
themselves. My only rule was that it couldn't have sugar or a form of sugar
in the first three ingredients. I had wanted to make it the first five ingredients
but was afraid that would be too difficult. Turns out, it was IMPOSSIBLE
to find even one box that didn't have it in the first 3. Not Cheerios, not
flavored oatmeal, not Wheat Chex, or Wheeties or flakes, nada.

Now my boys were just plain mad at me instead on the cereal manufactures!
My boys don't understand that the average American eats 120 POUNDS of
sugar a year! And they don't understand the negative effects of that sugar on
our bodies and immune systems. A great book on the subject is Sugar Blues.
Read it years ago, but I believe that the authors name is William Duffy. I'm
sure about the Duffy part, not so sure of the first name. Anyway, he even
says that sugar is added to canned corn and cigarettes!

What God Says

2007-11-27T12:19:00.000-08:00

YOU SAY
GOD SAYS
BIBLE VERSES

You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible
(Luke 18:27)

You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest
(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you
(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps
(Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things
(Philippians 4:13)

You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able
(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it
(Roman 8:28 )

You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I Forgive you
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs
(Philippians 4:19)

You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear
(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME
(I Peter 5:7)

You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom
(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you
(Hebrews 13:5)

Heal Cronic Health Conditions- Free Call 11/27/07

2007-11-27T12:13:00.000-08:00

Raw Summit 2 is more than half way through.
I hope you have learned some valuable information
from thespeakers and are prepared to take actions
to improve your health.

Tonight we offer an interview with Mike Nash.
Our friend from across the Atlantic, Mike Nash
uses his combined expertise in the health, fitness
and hypnosis industries to help his clients reach
their optimal performance as well as overcome
chronic conditions.
To listen by phone:Date: Tuesday November 27th
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 40
To listen online at 8pm EST: http://rawsummit2.com/free_access.html

Random Ramblings

2007-11-27T11:55:00.000-08:00

God determines who walks into your life....
it's up to you to decide who you let walk away,
who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go."

Here is a link to a vegetarian blog with recipes.
http://vegetablejapan.blogspot.com/

Personally, I'm an omnivore, who is interested in
health though spirituality and nutrition. So I will
provide eclectic information related to parts of the
whole person, body, mind and spirit. Right now
we are focusing on Raw diets, but I am not
personally exclusively raw. Only two of the
speakers on the Raw Sum mitt so far have been.
But impressively, one is aspiring to make the
Olympic team at age 40 and the other cured
himself of diabetes.

Be blessed,
Nedalee

Free call 40 year old 100% Raw Vegan on Olympic Team

2007-11-26T11:11:00.000-08:00

Tonight, Nov. 26th, 2007 is a interview with Tim Van Orden.
Tim talks about the impact his making the Olympic team as a 40 year old 100% Raw Vegan could have on the way athletes are trained and the diet of the kids who use them for role models.

To listen by phone:
Date: Monday November 26th
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 69
I have received several emails about the green audio player not being for the correct speaker on their scheduled date. If you listen online you need to refresh your browser (there is a refresh or reload button in the top left corner of your browser) for the audio acrobat player to move to the speaker of the evening.

Or you can just click the below link AFTER 8pm Eastern Standard Time (New York City Time)
http://rawsummit2.com/free_access

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Free Call -Saturday night - interview with Cori Brackett.

2007-11-24T08:32:00.000-08:00

Saturday night we are pleased to present an interview with Cori Brackett.
With current measures of food safety instituted by the government failing us,
Cori talks about the government corporate connection and ways concerned
citizens can keep from falling victim to food chemical poisoning.
To listen by phone:
Date: Saturday November 24thTime: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 18
To listen online at 8pm EST:
http://rawsummit2.com/free_access.html
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Free Interview, Creators of Cafe' Gratitude

2007-11-23T06:52:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a nice time with friends and family and shared great food and knowledge with each other yesterday.

Tonight we are pleased to offer an interview with the creators of Café Gratitude, Matthew and Terces Engelhart.
http://www.withthecurrent.com/

The Engelharts have transformed the feeling of Gratitude into an extremely successful business and a thriving community for raw and non-raw customers. Thankfully, they're sharing their tips on Sacred Commerce with us all!

Here is the phone call information:Date: Friday November 23rdTime: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard TimePhone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 87
To listen online at 8PM EST: http://www.rawsummit2.com/free_access.html
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Happy Thanksgiving

2007-11-21T16:25:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

A LITTLE JOKE TO TELL ON THANKSGIVING
A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York City two days before Thanksgiving. “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing," he says. "Forty-five years is enough.” “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son screams. “We can’t stand the sight of each other any longer,” the father says. “I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her.” Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like heck they’re getting divorced,” she shouts. “I’ll take care of this!” She calls her parents immediately, and screams at her father, “You are NOT getting divorced. Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back, and we’ll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing!” The father hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “OK,” he says, “The kids are coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way.”

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Free Living Foods Conference Call Today Nov. 21, 2007

2007-11-21T08:43:00.000-08:00

Sergei Boutenko: "Free" Living FoodsChef and Author of "Eating Without Heating"

After successfully combating juvenile diabetes 15 years ago through a raw diet, Sergei shares his wisdom regarding helping children kick the junk food habit. And as the owner of Harmony Hikes, he will also offer tips for finding fresh, local and better than organic wild foods for Free!

Date: Wednesday November 21st 2007
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Code: 72

Listen on your computer for free at: http://www.rawsummit2.com/free_access.html Link will only be active for 24 hours.

Free Raw Food Call

2007-11-20T14:12:00.000-08:00

Tuesday night, Nov. 20, 2007 the raw Food Summit offers an interview with Annie Jubb. An originator of LifeFood nutrition, Annie reveals how she combines tissue cleansing with a psycho-somatic understanding of the mind/body connection and the active role raw food plays.
Phone Access:Date: Tuesday November 20th 2007Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Phone Number: (641) 715-3800
Access Code: 7028756
Pin Number: 25
To listen online at 8PM EST: http://www.rawsummit2.com/free_access.html
The call or link will be active for 24 hours only starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

New Under Sink Water Filter

2007-11-20T13:57:00.001-08:00

I can't tell you how excited I am to share with our readers about our new under sink water filter! We have spent months negotiating and waiting for this new product to roll out. So here it is, the new Delphi! Ta Da. That beautiful computerized faucet is all you see on your counter top.
Delphi eliminates counter-top clutter and offers the ability to choose different levels of alkaline or acidic water at your fingertips. The Delphi is easier to use than all other ionizers. A light touch with one finger on the control pad on the top of the faucet selects the type of water you want. The elegant faucet has a beautiful LCD display, which shows the type of water level, and ionizing power you have selected. It also displays the filter life - reminding you when its time to change the filter. The Delphi offers you the absolute zenith of cutting edge electrode technology. The Delphi employs the new "mesh electrode" which effectively increases surface area and ionizing power without the large voltages required to run larger plates. Double Automatic Reverse Cleaning system completely eliminates the mineral scaling from the electrodes ensuring you will have many long years of healthy water. During a reverse polarity cleanse, you have to wait to use the ionizer. The DARC system cleans as you ionize - so you never have to wait for a cleaning cycle to complete. The Delphi--Priced at $2497 and has a 3 year warrantee.
To learn even more about the Delphi or the health benefits of alkaline water go to

http://healingwatermachines.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=
The Delphi is our most expensive model and if you are strictly interested in the health benefits of alkaline water and not concerned with aesthetics, we have models at about a fourth of the price so don't be discouraged.