Which water to drink?

The topic of water is very diverse and is often associated with many question marks: What pH value should water have? What is the best way to filter my water? This article is intended to give you an overview of the topic of water.

Alkaline water from ionizers – a trendy trap

Stress on the intestines and liver

Alkaline water can overwhelm your intestines. As a result, the liver steps in and has to put all of its actual tasks aside. Especially if you are already dealing with intestinal problems and reduced hydrochloric acid, the liver always has to help out if you drink too much water that is too alkaline (or too acidic). The liver releases a certain form of bile to capture the water and then lower (or increase) its pH value (see ibid.).

Heavy metals in water

Our favorite author clearly advises against trendy water ionizers. Not only is the high pH value unfavorable for the body, the biggest problem is that the metal plates of the ionizers begin to rust and release small amounts of metal into the water. Since the ionizers have no filter function, you may be consuming metals with every glass of water. And since the metals are electrified by ionization, they have an even more damaging effect (cf. Facebook Live: What Water Is Best To Drink? from June 22nd, 2020 from minute 04:14 and minute 41:30)

Artificial water for the body

Alkaline water from water ionizers is foreign to your own body. Our body tries to get rid of foreign substances as quickly as possible and then produces adrenaline. When your body produces a lot of adrenaline, you may temporarily feel better and this may mislead you into thinking that water has health benefits. Water with a naturally high pH is not the same and must therefore be distinguished from ionized water. Even though this water requires some energy from the body to lower the pH value, it has not undergone electrolysis and therefore does not have the same negative effect on the body (cf. ibid. from 19:15). The water is damaged by the process of ionization, denatured and has therefore lost its vitality forever. Even fresh lemon juice cannot bring the water back to life (cf. ibid. from 15:35). More on the topic of “revitalizing water” will follow later!

Alkaline, ionized water also has no advantages for cleaning purposes. It does not kill pathogens and does not magically clean your fruits and vegetables or your liver (see ibid. from 35:00).

If you cannot do without water from ionizers under any circumstances, then the following applies:

“Just drink a little if you want to drink it. Just drink a little.”
Facebook live ibid. 39:10

What pH value should water have?

It is important to avoid water with a pH value above 8.0 if possible, even if the current trend for alkaline water claims otherwise. 7.7 is the best pH value for drinking water. For everything above and below, the digestive system has to expend energy to raise or lower the pH accordingly. Only when the water has reached the correct pH value can your body use the water (Cleanse to Heal (p.125). Kindle version).

The two types of “living” water

Hydrobioactive water: Hydrobioactive water is found in fruits, vegetables, herbs and wild foods. This water contains important nutrients and is good for your physical health. Hydrobioactive water is “living” water, which hydrates your cells better than plain water. Many people instinctively make use of this knowledge by squeezing a lemon into the water instead of plain water or using fruit juice.

Cofactor water: The other form of “living” water is called cofactor water. This type of water can absorb information and specifically support your mind and soul through its trace elements, mineral salts, enzymes and secondary plant substances (see ibid. p.30).

Rainwater has lost its vitality

However, today we are exposed to more toxins such as harmful chemicals, radiation and heavy metals in the sky, resulting in the life-giving nutrients in rainwater increasingly disappearing and precipitation lacking vitality (see ibid).

The different types of water and filter techniques

Home water filter: He advises contacting 3 different providers and clearly communicating that you want heavy metals, pathogens, solvents and petrochemicals filtered out (cf. Facebook live What Water Is Best To Drink? From 50:30).

Reverse osmosis water: Water from reverse osmosis systems is not dead. It can be brought back to life. Not all solids are removed from reverse osmosis water, only a few remain. The concerns that reverse osmosis water can strip you of minerals due to its mineral deficiency are unfounded. It can’t take away any minerals from you. Good reverse smosis systems filter all questionable substances from the water (Facebook live cf. ibid. from 54:50).

Distilled water: A negative point to note here is that all minerals are removed from distilled water. Nevertheless, distilled water is not “dead” water and can therefore be brought back to life. In addition, distilled water is free of pathogens and largely free of metals and petrochemicals. However, it does not go through a typical filter process and is therefore not completely pure (Facebook live cf. ibid. from 57:50). However, to all the fans of distilled water he says:

“That’s fine. It won’t stop you from healing. It will not determine your fate.”
Facebook live ibid. 39:10

Spring water: Spring water is excellent as long as you don’t use cheap bottled water with additives such as salt. His recommendation for travelers is the still waters of Volvic. One advantage of Volvic bottles is that they are not made of cheap plastic. Also Fiji water he recommends. (Facebook live see ibid. from 1:03:30).

Note: We don’t know whether the recommendation also applies to Europe or whether the product in this country may differ from the American one.

Well water: Access to well water is not the same as access to clean drinking water. Heavy metals and other pollutants can be found in well water (Facebook live see ibid. from 1:06:30).

Berkey water filter: Berkey filter systems are recommended by him. They remove heavy metals, solvents, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and most pathogens (Facebook live cf. ibid. from 1:05:20). The Berkey is inexpensive compared to other water purifiers and is also relatively uncomplicated in its use and composition.

Water filter carafes: This quick and easy method of water filtration is not really effective. Using such a filter method is better than drinking contaminated tap water, but these filters do not sufficiently remove pollutants (Facebook live cf. ibid. from 1:14:10).

Is the Berkey filter also suitable in Germany?

Whether the filter method he recommends is also suitable in Germany or Europe is controversial among some people. It is undisputed that the Berkey can effectively remove toxins. Rather, critics point to a different microbiological situation prevailing in Germany compared to the USA. Without adding chlorine to the water (chlorine is part of drinking water in the USA!), the filters are said to be more susceptible to pathogens, so here and there there are warnings about the danger that the filters in Germany and Europe could mutate into a germ killer . We confronted Berkey with this argument and asked for a position name:

We have been told that the concerns are unfounded because the Berkeys are not just designed for the American market. Berkeys have been sold successfully in Europe for 20 years. All of Berkey’s official test results are intended to confirm that the filters were always able to remove all germs, regardless of the water type.

Revitalize water

The water that comes out of your tap has lost much of its “liveliness” as it travels through your home’s plumbing. A few splashes of lemon juice are enough to make the water “livelier” again. The lemons (or limes) contain the “living” water that got into the fruit as rainwater via the tree (Facebook live cf. ibid. from 52:00). If you don’t like lemon or lime juice in your water, you can also use orange juice, which is the most effective after the other two citrus fruits (although slightly less). Whether you use distilled water, reverse osmosis water, or another method to purify your water, a few spritzes of citrus will make your water more vibrant. The sun can also help you bring the water back to life. Simply place a jug of water in the sun for 30 minutes (Facebook live cf. ibid. from 56:00).

Conclusion

Even though there are a few points to consider when choosing the right water and filter, you shouldn’t let yourself be put under pressure when it comes to water. Unfortunately, this is exactly what network marketing sellers of water ionizers are doing these days, selling the product to health-minded people as an essential ingredient for getting healthy. He has mentioned several times that the “drinking water” factor will not determine whether you get healthy or not. Rather, it’s about making the best possible decisions for you personally and not striving for perfection on this topic.