Water For Life

How To Choose A Water Filtering System

2009-05-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

You’re thirsty after working in the sun on a hot Saturday afternoon. You head to the kitchen and pour yourself a cool glass of water and gulp it back greedily. The immediate effect is to cool you down, quench your thirst, and re-hydrate your body.

But did you give any thought to what it’s doing to your body? It’s true that doctors suggest we drink 8 glasses of water a day, but if you don’t drink the right kind of water,it can have a harmful effect on you!

Wait a minute, you say: "The right kind of water???" How many kinds of water are there?

The answer is: several! Water is not just a colorless liquid that quenches our parched tongues. Water is a necessary part of life and not just for keeping us hydrated. Most people don’t know that water contains other properties that allow you to live a healthy life:

1..Your water is supposed to deliver essential nutrients and minerals needed to live. For example, calcium, magnesium, potassium and trace elements -- which doctors recommend we take in -- can be found in some drinking waters, but not all. Are you spending an arm and a leg on supplements to ensure you’re getting these minerals when instead you can get them simply and cheaply by drinking the right kind of water?

2. Your water should help balance out the acidic state of your body. Simply put, our bodies’ tissues produce waste that is acid in nature. When these acid wastes accumulate --because of pollutants, modern diet and stress -- our tissues slowly deteriorate. Chronic diseases such as cancer,arthritis, diabetes and osteoporosis are associated with this acid condition. Water should help balance out our acidic state by being alkaline.

3. Like a natural stream, your water should have antioxidant properties. Oxidization hastens cell breakdown, while foods with antioxidant properties prevent it. You don’t need anyone to tell you that you want a body that generates cells, not destroys them!

4. Your water should be free of contaminants. Many people are shocked to learn that there can be over 2000 contaminants in an ordinary glass of tap water.

So aside from quenching your thirst, water should also be full of minerals, be alkaline, and be antioxidant. But did you know that most water is exactly the opposite? And did you know that waters from many water purifier systems fail these basic requirements?

It’s true. People buy water purification systems thinking that they will successfully filter out the "bad stuff" and keep the "good stuff" in water. Unfortunately, many systems, even the expensive ones, either do an inadequate job of filtering out the "bad stuff" or they filter out everything-- both good and bad. In fact, there are water purification systems for which people pay top dollar, that doctors recommend you don’t drink from on a long term basis -- because they can make your body even more acidic!

But before you completely swear off water, know this: it’s not all bad news. There are excellent water purification systems that do a good job of creating healthy, alkaline water with as much antioxidant property as a glass of orange juice!

Protect the health of your family. Before believing the advertising claims of any system, and before spending a fortune on bottled water, really compare the choices in home purification systems. Find out:

1. How do the health benefits of each system compare? (contamination, acidity, antioxidant, minerals)

2. What’s the taste like? If you don’t love the taste, you won’t drink enough water.

3. How much will it actually cost me?

Have more questions on selecting a Healthy Water System?

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Being Properly Hydrated

2009-05-28T11:47:00.000-07:00

At first glance, water doesn't seem to contribute much to your health. After all it has no vitamins. No fibre. No protein. No carbohydrates. The truth is, water is vital to your well-being.

75% of North Americans are chronically dehydrated. Even mild dehydration slows metabolism, causes fatigue, reduces short-term memory, and increases existing health challenges. Drinking the right water is even more important than drinking more.

Dehydration:	Possible symptoms:
1%	increase body temperature
2-4%	typical loss during intense physical activity
3%	impaired performance
5%	heat cramps, chills, nausea, clammy skin, rapid pulse, 20-30% decrease in endurance capacity
6-10%	gastrointestinal problems, heat exhaustion, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and fatigue
>8%	severe, potentially fatal level, may lose sense of thirst
>10%	heat stroke, hallucinations, lack of sweat and urine, swollen tongue, high body temperature and an unsteady walk

Water is Cheap Insurance

One of the easiest ways to help the body function optimally and remain disease-free is to keep it well hydrated. In drinking sufficient water throughout each day, we assist our body's ability to flush toxins and metabolic waste. Most healthy adults need not worry about over-hydration.

Dehydrated cells are inefficient cells: when the cell is dehydrated, its membrane becomes convoluted and the distance across the membrane increases. Substances that must traverse the membrane of a dehydrated cell are met with greater resistance. Oxygen and nutrients will not enter as readily; metabolic waste cannot leave as easily. When the cell is not functioning optimally, how can the body?

Research has shown that proper hydration may minimize chronic pains such as rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain and colitis, as well as lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Many health practitioners advise that if we simply drank enough water to keep our bodies sufficiently hydrated, many of the chronic diseases we find today would be seriously abated.

Research has also shown chronic dehydration to be the root cause of many diseases associated with aging (e.g. arthritis, G.I. disorders, senile dementia). To complicate the situation, our "thirst signals" decline as we become accustomed to being dehydrated and as we age. Dehydration in the elderly can become a real problem.

Every breath we exhale is always 100% humid. It does not matter what the relative humidity is that day; generally in air-conditioned buildings, the air is about 10% humid. The difference comes from our water reserves. Perspiration is not always noticed in dry climates because it is wicked away before it can bead on your skin. Even though you may not see it, be assured that you are certainly losing fluid reserves through sweating (as well as through urine and breath).

How do I tell if I am sufficiently hydrated?

"The best way to determine if you're getting enough water every day is to listen to your body," says Dr. Robert Shmerling of Harvard Medical School. "Are you excessively thirsty? Are you urinating less frequently than normal? Are you feeling unwell? Are you dizzy when you stand up? Is your mouth dry? While there are reasons other than dehydration that can cause these symptoms, if you can answer NO to all these questions, then you're probably getting enough water."

Unfortunately, many people are not aware of their own thirst! It is estimated that in 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak it is often mistaken for hunger. (In one Univ. of Washington study, it was found that one glass of water deters hunger pangs for 98% of the dieters observed in the study.)

So one of the easiest ways to tell is: The 3 Cs -- You will know you are sufficiently hydrated when your urine is Clear, Colorless, and Copious!

How do I maintain adequate hydration levels?

	Drink pure alkaline ionized water whenever you can; thirsty or not, drink a lot and drink often. It's a superior hydration system, and increases one's appetite for water. One recommendation is to drink, in ounces, half your body weight measured in pounds.
	Don't count on coffee or sodas to achieve a daily hydration goal. Because of the caffeine in coffee and most sodas, you need to consume at least the same amount of water just to break even. Sugar content in sodas exerts great osmotic pressure; water is lost from the blood to make the soda dilute enough to leave the stomach.
	Have a water bottle handy at all times! Keep one on your desk at work and in your car.
	Don't depend on fruit juice - its high sugar content can dehydrate you just like soda! Mixing equal parts juice and pure water will do the job better.
	Consume the watery fruits and vegetables: watermelon, kiwi fruit, tomato, orange, carrots, apples, etc. These can significantly improve your hydration status.
	After a single exercise session (or a nights sleep, for that matter) any reduction in body weight is attributable to water loss: 2 cups of water = one pound. Drink a glass of water 30 minutes to an hour before exercising; drink another glass or more after you're finished.

Are you at risk?

Maintaining proper hydration is especially important for:

	The Active: people who exercise strenuously, particularly in hot or humid weather. This includes athletes, powerlifters, dancers, firemen, etc.
	Desert-dwellers, or those who live in hot, humid climates
	The elderly: as we age, the body's ability to conserve water is reduced, and one's sense of thirst may diminish. (see below)
	Anyone who is sick with fever, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting should increase fluid intake. This is especially important for children and the elderly.
	People who take diuretics ("water pills") such as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide must monitor themselves closely for signs of dehydration.
	Those living in houses with forced-air heating during the winter
	Singers, teachers public speakers and other professional voice users.

Michael 'Rocky' Katsidis, Champion Boxer
"The alkaline ionised mineral water...has proved to be a wonderful partner in helping me move through the various stages to achieve a world championship. The ability of alkaline water to quickly hydrate my body cells, provide dissolved oxygen, act as an antioxidant, and help metabolise lactic acid buildup, is helping me achieve my goal of becoming a world champion"

Marj Chipperfield, World Champion

At 82 Marj Chipperfield is a world champion. At this years World Masters Swimming championships in Canada, Marj won two gold (400m individual medley and one kilometer lake swim), two silver (200m backstroke and 100m freestyle) and one bronze (200m freestyle)
."I have been drinking alkaline ionized mineral water... for the past two years. I simply love the refreshing taste; all the other benefits of increased oxygen content, anti-oxidant abilities, rapid absorption, and its higher pH to neutralize excess acidity are all extra-added bonuses. Thank you,your water is a blessing for the young and old alike."

Hydration and the Elderly

"Older people are more likely than others to become dehydrated because their brain underestimates how much water the body needs to remain healthy”, Australian researchers say. Scientists from the Howard Florey Institute found that a part of the brain that predicts how much water a person needs switches off in older people before their body has been adequately replenished.

When a person is thirsty the mid-cingulate cortex increases activity, prompting the body's thirst response. This switches off when the body's need for water is satisfied.

Researchers gave salty water to 12 men aged 65 to 74 years, and 10 men aged 21 to 30, to make them thirsty. The men were then allowed to drink as much water as they wanted. Both groups had the same level of thirst but the older group drank less than half as much water before activity in the mid-cingulate cortex was switched off, says the study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Michael Farrell, a senior research officer, said decreased brain activity was part of the ageing process, and older people could no longer trust thirst sensation. "Adults should drink about 8 glasses of water per day to prevent dehydration, and physically active people may need to drink more," he said.

Alkaline Water-Important For Your Health

2009-05-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

As a organic whole foods chef it is important for me to understand the health benefits to drinking Ionized Water. It was this quest for knowledge, and the answers I found on Jupiter's site that lead me to choose their Ionized Water System for Aroma Thyme Bistro here in Ellenville. Here is what they have to say about Ionized Water (Water For Life)and your health.

Our bodies function best when they are neither too acid nor too alkaline. Unfortunately most of us have become acidic due to diet, drink, and stress--both psychological and from pollution. Acidity or alkalinity is measured by "pH", which ranges from 0 on the acid side to 14 on the alkaline. Neutral is pH7. Our blood system is always working to keep itself in the narrow range of pH 7.35 to 7.45. Drinking alkaline water helps the body maintain a healthy pH level.

While fruits and vegetables are alkaline foods, many other common foods are acid producing. Stress, smoking, alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle also add to the acidity of the body.

How then do you reduce harmful acidic toxins in the body?

To assist the body in being more alkaline you can choose to: eat an 80% alkaline food (fruit and vegetable)/ 20% acid food diet (grains etc.); or supplement with alkaline substances (such as vegetable juices--especially beet, carrot and greens). But alkaline diets can be difficult to follow and may become boring after time. The easiest way to assist your body in becoming more alkaline is to drink alkaline water, the product of alkaline water ionizers.

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What The Experts Are Saying

2009-05-28T09:18:00.000-07:00

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As our Aroma Thyme Bistro customers know, we are very proud to offer Ionized Water as a part of our healthy, organic approach to fine food and healthy living. After much research, we chose the Jupiter Ionized Water system, are pleased to offer you the opportunity to take our water home with you with your very own "Water For Life" Jupiter Ionized Water Filtration System. In helping you make your decision, we have included below the words of some EXPERTS, respected members of the Medical Community who recommend drinking Ionized Water for a healthier life and body.

"Since the waste products we are trying to discharge are acidic, the right kind of water is alkaline water. My personal recommendation is to enjoy the foods that we like, but do not over-eat or exclude any food. Eat in moderation following professional dieticians' "balanced diet" concept, and let alkaline water do the job of cleansing acidic wastes. Do not use food to cleanse wastes, thus running the risk of creating nutritional deficiency or imbalance." Sang Whang ("Reverse Aging")

"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 in "Aids and Ebola" Dr. Leonard Horowitz in "Aids and Ebola"

"I am a big fan of electron-rich and alkaline water made from water ionizers that give water a pH of almost 10. Plants love the acidic water. I actually call this water, plasma-activated micro-ionized water, that has a smaller molecule cluster of 1 to 2 molecules versus 10 to 24 in most tap water." Sam Graci, Creator of Greens+, and an internationally-renowned researcher, formulator, lecturer, consultant, and author in the field of optimal health and nutrition.

"Alkaline water rids the body of acid waste. After carefully evaluating the results of my advice 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"

"It is my opinion that ionized (alkaline) water will change the way in which all health practitioners and the public approach their health in the coming years." Dr.Theodore Baroody in "Alkalize or Die."

"Microwater first came to notice in Japan, where researchers noted that people drinking water that came from certain fast-moving rocky mountain streams enjoyed extraordinarily good health. It turned out that this naturally occurring water was alkaline and had a different structure and electrical properties." Larry Clapp, PhD. in "Prostate Health in 90 Days"

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

"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 Kelley, College of Metabolic Medicine, author "Cancer Cure".

"Peak performance and optimal health depend on the body's ability to maintain a slightly alkaline state in virtually all of our cells and tissues...Drinking four to six glasses of alkaline water a day will help to neutralize over acidity and over time will help to restore your buffering ability." Susan Lark, M.D. in "The Chemistry of Success".

"...If the blood develops a more acidic condition, then these excess acidic wastes have to be deposited somewhere in the body. If this unhealthy process continues year after year, these areas steadily increase in acidity and their cells begin to die. Other cells in the affected area may survive by becoming abnormal; these are called malignant. This is the beginning of cancer....Modern medicine treats these malignant cells as if they were bacteria and viruses. It uses chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to treat cancer. Yet none of these treatments will help very much if the environment of the body continues to remain acidic." Dr. Keith Morishita, "The Hidden Truth of Cancer."

"There are two strategies that you can use to restore your body's alkaline reserves, which are needed for detoxification and destroying oxygen free radicals:
1. Avoid indigestible acids. These are found in soft drinks, particularly colas...
2. Drink alkaline water. Metabolic processes create acidic waste products, so it it is necessary to restore your alkaline reserves. An effective way to do this is by drinking alkaline water." .Ray Kurzweil and Dr. Terry Grossman, M.D. in "Fantastic Voyage: live long enough to live forever"

"Alkalize your body and live a healthier, more energized, and ultimately more fulfilling life. Our acid-alkaline balance is a baseline determinant of our physical health. When you break your old eating patterns, you will find yourself getting back to the real you, filled with the vitality and energy that you desire and deserve." Anthony Robbins, Author of "Awaken The Giant Within"

"The water you drink should be alkaline water. The ideal way to do this is to use a water ionizer." Stuart Gross in "pH Balance, The Foundation of Good Health".

Jupiter Water Ionizers purify your tap water and provide you with alkaline water, the best drinking water available today.