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CHAPTER 8
America: Overweight, 
Sick & Dying Earlier? Simple Solution
…
H2O
Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of pure, clean distilled water daily is essential for
optimum health, reduces the likelihood of sickness, disease and cancer,
and 
assures a longer, sprightly, healthy life. Why drink tasteless, sugar-free water when Americans can pick from
close to 
24,000
 other tasty, tempting beverages? Lately the term obesity has
been touted all over the news
, 
echoing
 the alarming statistics that more
than one out of 
three Americans
 is obese or overweight. So, are you part
of that 
35.9 percent
? Maybe you
’
re simply overweight; let
’
s do the math. Obesity is defined 
as being
 20% or more above your ideal weight for your
height. In simpler terms, it is having an excessive amount of   body fat. Since 1961 the number of obese children has more than doubled, primarily
as a result 
of high
 fat and sugar intake, along with lack of physical 
activity. There
 are several factors and physical characteristics that need to beconsidered in determining obesity, such as the percentage of body fat or
the body mass index (BMI), along with the three body types: endomorph,
mesomorph and ectomorph. One way to determine obesity is to assess
 percentage of body fat;
however, it is very difficult to accurately measure body fat. Weighing a
person underwater is the most accepted method for obtaining 
accurate
body fat measurements. A major drawback to this type of procedure is
that there are limited facilities with this specialized equipment. Another
method of measuring body fat is the skin-fold test. A special instrument is
used that can choose a fold of skin to precisely measure and determine
the thickness of the subcutaneous layer of fat, or bio-electrical impedance
analysis, which is also performed at a specialized clinic. Regardless of the fact that humans come in many sizes and various
shapes, most people fall into one of the three groups or body typesmentioned above. Following is a more in-depth description.ENDOMORPH
 
The endomorph
’
s hands and feet are relatively small, and the arms and
thighs are usually larger than the wrists and ankles. The waist is high. They have fine hair and smooth soft skin. The endomorph
’
s head is large
and round. Endomorph summary:
 

							
Soft, short body

							
Not very muscular

							
Round body shape

							
Hard to lose weight

							
Can build muscle easily
 
The endomorphs have the greatest propensity for becoming obese. MESOMORPH
 
The mesomorph
’
s muscles are well-defined and the bones are large. The
torso is shaped like an hour-glass with a low, narrow waist. The head
consists of prominent bones and muscles. They have clearly defined facial
features,  such as a square jaw and wide cheek bones with a long, wide
face. Arms and legs, including the hands, are muscular. The mesomorph
has thick skin that tans easily. Mesomorph summary:

							
Athletic
 “hard body”

							
Rectangular physique- male

							
Hourglass physi
que- female

							
Body is muscular
, good posture, skin is thick

							
Easily builds muscle, e
asily gains weight. ECTOMORPH
 
The ectomorph’s
 body is fragile and delicate with light bones
, small
 joints
and slight muscles. The arms and legs are 
relatively long
 and the
shoulders slump. The physique is somewhat 
linear causing
 them to
appear taller 
than
 they really are. Arms and 
legs also
 lack muscle mass so
the ectomorph needs to exert 
more energy
 in order to get the same
amount of work done. Some ectomorphs
 will have long fingers, toes and
neck. The facial   features are sharp, with a receding, triangular lower jaw. Their skin
 easily sun burns. Ectomorphs
 have
 difficulty adjusting to extreme fluctuations of 
temperature due to low body fat and low muscle mass. Their 
hair grows
quickly and is fine and difficult to manage. Ectomorph summary:

							
Fragile body build

							
Flat chested

							
Thin and lean

							
Light muscular frame

							
Small shoulders

							
Slow to build muscle
 
Now you can start to see how weight gain can affect 
various 
people
differently with regard to body types and 
varying metabolisms
.HOW DOES OBESITY AFFECT HEALTH? High blood pressure is directly related to obesity or an 
overweight
condition
. In addition, it can adversely affect the balance 
of cholesterol
 and
triglycerides, including resistance to insulin. Because of the vast number
of medical conditions 
developed through
 obesity, the effects of obesity are
somewhat confusing. Infertility, skin problems, chronic musculoskeletal problems, 
and
respiratory
 complications are some additional nonfatal
, debilitating
 health
issues. There are four major areas of 
serious life
-threatening problems
resulting from obesity:
 
1.
						
cardiovascular disease;
2.
				
insulin resistance conditions that cause diabetes;
3.
				
large-bowel and hormonally-related cancers plus additional types
of
cancers; and
4.
				
serious gallbladder issues. Increasing body fat percentage also
increases the likelihood 
of developing
 hypertension and Type 2
diabetes. Diabetes 
has primarily
 been associated with older adults, but now this
disease attracts
 even obese prepubescent children. Of the 90 percent 
of
overweight
 or obese people suffering with diabetes, 86 
percent have
 Type
2, and it is rapidly becoming a word-wide problem. Raised BMI and 
increased risk
 of several forms of 
cancer 
(
including
breast, prostrate, gallbladder, kidney and colon) 
show up
 in one out ofevery three adults over 50 years of age. A 
major disabling
 disease in
adults is osteoarthritis and can be caused 
by obesity
 and being chronically
overweight. Fortunately, obesity and its related diseases are reversible and 
are
slowing
 being brought under control. They can eventually 
be completely
eradicated by changing one
’
s lifestyle and 
eating habits
, drinking plenty of
distilled water daily, and with 
periodic fasting
 under professional care. CHAPTER 9
Distilled Water Helps Burn Fat
 
 
 
 
  
Distilled water not only helps to metabolize the fat stored in 
the body
, it also
will help to suppress your appetite better than 
any diet
 pill on the market
today. Pure, clean water not only aids 
in weight
 loss, it also helps prevent
your body from gaining weight. When your body is dehydrated and not receiving 
adequate quantities
 of
water for normal bodily functions, the body will 
start storing
 water as a
protective measure, and it does so in the 
fat cells
. When the body is
starved of water, instead of 
metabolizing fat
 with the help of water, it will
start storing water and fat. Our kidneys
 cannot function adequately without
the proper 
quantity of
 water; consequently a portion of their load is
transferred to 
the liver
. Metabolizing stored fat and converting it into
energy is 
the primary
 function of our liver. As a result, the overloaded 
liver
cannot
 function properly or at full capacity by metabolizing fat
; and
 the fat
that is not used as energy is stored in the body. The Body in Survival Mode
 
If you are not supplying your body with an adequate quantity 
of water
, it will
perceive this as a threat to the body
’
s survival. It begins
 storing water in
the fat cells, causing the ankles, feet, 
legs and
 hands to swell and puff up. You can actually press against 
the swollen
 area with a finger and leave a
temporary indentation. In this
 process the body will begin storing as much
water as it 
is supplied
, and unfortunately the water the body is storing is
not being
 used. Therefore the organs may start pulling water 
from less
critical bodily functions, which can result in many 
serious conditions
 such
as:   
 
     1. Heat
 stroke 
2.
				
extremely dry mouth and nose
3.
				
extremely dry skin, no elasticity
4.
				
extreme thirst & no sweat no
5.
				
urination or dark yellow urine
6.
				
accelerated heartbeat sunken eyes 
7.
				
accelerated breathing 
8.
				
no tears when crying fever & possible delirium or even
unconsciousness. The only way to rid the body of these symptoms is to drink plenty 
of water. The body will stop storing water and begin supplying it with much needed
hydration. Then the stored water will be released. If you feel you are
drinking an adequate amount of water and yet seem to be retaining it due
to swollen feet, ankles, legs, arms or hands, this may be the result of
ingesting too much salt. Your system will attempt to dilute excess quantities of salt which results in
swollen tissues. To solve this issue, simply drink plenty of water,
preferably distilled or reverse osmosis. The larger a person is, the more water they require for their metabolic
processes. So an overweight person obviously would need to drink larger
quantities of water for their metabolism than would a thinner person. If you
seem to have frequent muscle cramps, it is a sign that your muscles are
not receiving enough water to stay elastic and maintain proper muscle
tone. Another sign of dehydration is dry skin that seems to have lost its
resilience and ability to spring back when pinched between two fingers. Ridding the Body of Waste
Another major function of water is to help rid the body of waste material. As
the body starts shedding fat cells after receiving an adequate supply of
water, these metabolized fat cells along with residual waste material must
be eliminated. It is therefore important that the body received plenty of
water in order to help flush the waste material from the body. Move Waste Material 
through
 the ColonTo move waste material through the colon, it needs a continual supply of
water for this process, and if that does not happen you will become
constipated. If you are not drinking enough water, the colon is one of the
first organs to be deprived of its share. When this happens, you simply
need to drink more water, not take medication. Drinking 3 to 4 Quarts of Water Daily
The average person should be drinking 3 to 4 quarts of water daily to
adequately supply all of the body
’
s needs and to flush waste and toxins
from the colon, kidneys and bladder. The best way to accomplish this is to
have a bottle of water close by throughout the day and drink a little bit
often. This will assure that you will not only stay hydrated, the water in
your stomach will help suppress hunger. When 
the
 Body Is Properly Hydrated
When the body is properly hydrated, every organ will function properly. You will also prevent water retention and any stored water will be released. The liver will properly metabolize stored fat and this fat  will be used as fuel
and burned up. Then you will again have normal thirst and normal hunger. CHAPTER 10
Cooking With
Distilled Water
 
 
Fresh-baked Sour Dough Artisan Bread with several additional-
optional ingredients
…
Do you consider yourself an average cook, a good cook, a great cook or
even a Master Chef? Regardless of where your culinary skills fall, I can
show you how to take it up a notch, both your skills and your belt. So what
’
s the great secret about distilled water? Well, there are several
reasons why the quality of your dishes will improve by utilizing distilled
water in their preparation – especially if you’re currently using tap water. Cooking and Baking with Tap Water
 
Imagine that you were about to bake fresh bread such as in the recipe
listed below
…
You have everything you need for this task organized and laid 
out on
 the
kitchen counter. Suddenly a complete stranger strolls in and begins adding
unknown ingredients to the mixing bowl, then leaves. You had noticed a
skull and crossbones label clearly displayed on every one of the
ingredients. What would you think and how would you react? Would you
simply ignore what you know, bake the bread and eat it? Those additional
ingredients are listed in the recipe below. Fresh-baked Sour
Dough Artisan Bread
1 cup warm water
1 pkg active yeast
1 tsp salt
1-1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp shortening
¼ cup milk
3 cups flour
 
Additional: Optional* Ingredients
 arsenic to flavor
nitrates & pesticides
pinch of pharmaceuticals
bacteria, viruses, cysts
all-purpose chemicals
tsp heavy metals & lead
fold in 1 cup decayed plant & animal matter
chlorine to taste
sprinkle of THMs, HAAS, chlorite, bromate
 
 
 
 
 
 So you wouldn
’
t eat the bread? Actually, when you use the 
tap 
water
 from
almost any city water supply for any recipe, you 
need to
 know that those
additional “optional” ingredients 
will be 
added
 if
 you use tap water. So what is the point? If you don
’
t want 
extra harmful
, cancer-causing
grossness added to your foods, 
prepare them
 with distilled water, baking
and cooking. You can 
actually expect
 the food to taste more like it is
supposed to. Preparing food, baking and cooking 
using 
distilled
 water 
improves the
food
’
s flavor
, and
 will even enhance the appearance 
of the
 food. With the
purity of distilled water
, and
 being a 
natural solvent
, nitrates 
or pesticide
residue will be effortlessly 
rinsed from
 vegetables and fruits. When you use tap water to reconstitute vegetable or fruit juice
, 
the
 chlorine
and other chemicals affect the flavor. So, too, 
with coffee
 and tea. Distilled
water is pure, odorless, and tasteless; 
so whatever
 you add to 
it that
 is the
only taste you experience. Therefore, for better tasting juices, coffee and tea, you will 
find the
 taste to
be greatly enhanced using distilled water. Distilled water
 is what was
originally removed from the fruit 
to concentrate
 it, and there is nothing in
distilled water 
to compromise
 the taste. You can actually use extra water,
get 
the same
 flavor, and make it go fu
rther. The best tasting coffee in
the world 
comes when
 using pure
, clean
, healthy, 
tasteless distilled
 water. Less tea and coffee 
are required
 when using distilled water 
because the
pure 
water extracts
 more of the 
coffee and
 tea from the product, 
thus
requiring less
 to get the same flavor. Distilled water 
reduces the drink’s cost
 by as much as 25 percent. Even
though it will 
be lighter
, 
the richness
 of flavor will be prevalent, with much
less of 
a bitter taste
. Better Ice Cubes
There is a very noticeable difference in distilled water ice cubes. They
’
re
not only crystal clear, but they are also harder and last longer since there
is no inorganic matter to cause it to melt faster. Reconstituting Vegetable & Fruit Juices
When concentrated
fruit and vegetable juices are reconstituted by using distilled water, they
not only taste fresh squeezed, but you can add 20-25% more distilled
water and make it stretch farther and still retain the natural flavor. Because
distilled is so pure, whatever you put in it, that is the only flavor you will get
out of it. This is because there are no contaminants to alter the flavor or
chemistry as there is in tap water. It tastes much closer to the original
fresh product. It is also possible to stretch the volume of your finished
drink by using distilled water to reconstitute it. Cooking Vegetables
Distilled water will not subject the vegetables 
to contaminants
, as opposed
to tap water. Vegetables like potatoes, broccoli, asparagus and cauliflowerretain their natural brilliant colors. Soups made with distilled water are
amazingly tastier. Sprouting Seeds
 
with
 Distilled Water
When sprouting various
grains, seeds, 
and all
 types 
of beans, distilled
 water will 
be much
 more
effective than tap water 
at germinating
. It will take place much 
more
quickly
, with 
no contamination
, and 
stay crisper
 and fresher longer. Distilled Water for Baking
The texture of baked goods made 
with distilled
 water 
is smoother
. Since
distilled water
 is so pure, more is absorbed 
by the flour
 than with tap
water. The 
finished product
 will also 
have better
 flavor 
and be
 free of
impurities. Various pastries
, breads, pancakes
, and pizza are 
all
dramatically
 affected by the 
distilled water. Canning of Fruits and Vegetables
Canning with distilled water results in 
better tasting
 
vegetables and
 fruits
and 
their original
 color and texture will be retained. Also, because the
water is pure and sterile,   jars seal 
better resulting
 in a lower 
spoiling rate
. Pasta Products
Pasta of all kinds, rice, and grains will absorb distilled water more readily
than tap water. These types of products absorb distilled water more
readily than tap water, resulting in better texture and less stickiness. Dehydrated Foods & Distilled WaterIn the process of dehydrating fruits and vegetables, naturally existing
distilled water was eliminated through continual exposure to low heat. So it
stands to reason that distilled water is ideal for reconstituting it. Because
distilled water is so pure, it can pass through the walls of the dried food
more effectively than water containing inorganic matter and contaminants. Mixed Drinks
Obviously, alcoholic mixed drinks
taste much better with distilled water. As with everything else, less alcohol
is required to effect the same results. Alcohol will sometimes interact with
many of the contaminants in tap water such as chlorine, THM
’
s and
pharmaceuticals found in most municipal water supplies to create
dangerous compounds. So use distilled water in the preparation of your
next dish and be amazed at how the flavors actually come from the
ingredients you have added and not from some mystery source such as
tap water. CHAPTER 11
Comparing Organic & Inorganic Minerals
 
We hear day in and day out that we need more minerals. “
Vitamins 
and
minerals
”
 are words that go hand in hand when promotion healthy diet
items and supplements. In fact, the body needs about 70 different minerals
to carry out all the functions a body is required to do. But many may not
realize there are two types of minerals: organic and inorganic. Between
those two types, it may be easy to recognize which one does a body
good. Ever hear people tout the benefits of an inorganic diet? Here is a brief overview of the differences between these two:
Organic minerals: 
T
hese are once living, or are living and can bring life 
to
cells. These contain carbon, and their electrons spin clockwise, just like
those of the human body. Additionally, these cells can form an ionic bond
with the body and can easily break down into materials to help with bodily
function, such as tissue repair. Inorganic materials
: T
hese were never living, 
are 
without carbon and
cannot bring life to cells. The 
body 
treats these metals like toxins. They
are 
tightly held together
 and
 cannot be easily broken down. Their
 electrons
spin counterclockwise, out of sync with the rest of the body. Let
’
s look further at what negative effects inorganic minerals have. Inorganic minerals are removed from water during nature
’
s water cycle,
that is, during evaporation from the sun
. Only
 the water itself is removed,
with the inorganic chemicals behind. The distillation process is one filtering
process that mimics what nature does on its own. So, why are these
minerals removed from pure drinking water? Most minerals found in their natural form and those found 
in 
water
 are
primarily inorganic in form. Therefore, unless they 
are chelated
, they
cannot be absorbed by living cells. Unless they 
are converted
 throughchelation, they will contribute to 
various ailments
 and diseases related to
the colon, such as kidney stones
, gall
 stones, and plaque buildup in the
colon and arteries or in 
the joints
 of the body. Our bodies consist of elements and compounds derived 
from molecules
consisting of atoms. M
olecules
 are constructed 
elements 
from 
which are
the building materials for compounds such as water, H
2
O. Water consists
of 2 
atom
s of hydrogen (H) and 1 
atom
 of 
oxygen (
O). Another example of
compounds would be vitamins. In order to understand how living organisms use 
nutritional minerals
, you
must first understand the relationship 
between elements
 and compounds,
what they are, and how they function. Minerals (Nutritional)
The minerals that are essential and critical for life are 
sometimes referred
to as “major minerals” or “macro minerals” and 
are usually
 listed or
presented alphabetically. Minerals make up about 4% of the body
’
s weight. Most of 
our body’s
 weight is made up of water along with organic
compounds consisting
 of hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and other“combustible
” elements
. There are two main functions of minerals:
 
building and regulating. Macro minerals ar
e what our bodies need the most
 
These 
are considered
 to be calc
ium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorin
e
,
potassium
, magnesium, sulfur and iodine. Trace Minerals 
are:
 
iron, zinc, 
luorine
 and copper. Additional trace
minerals
 are
: boron, cobalt, chromium, iodine, iron
, manganese
,
molybdenum, selenium, & vanadium. The required intake for various trace minerals is somewhat 
lower than
 for
macro minerals. Functions of Minerals
: 
Calcium – strong, healthy teeth & skeleton;Phosphorus – utilized by teeth and bones; Sodium – controls balance in
cellular fluid; Potassium – for the health of the heart; Iron – controls anemia
and healthy red blood cells; Zinc –  digestion, liver, and bones;  Fluorine –
teeth strength and tooth decay prevention; Copper – helps produce red
blood cells; & Iodine – thyroid. Minerals Found in Nature Are Inorganic
: 
Inorganic minerals are
minerals found in their raw form in 
the earth
 and in water, which means,
non- biological. Organic compounds
 are of biological nature and origin. This is 
an important
 issue regarding the differentiation between 
organic
and
 inorganic, to more easily understand the organic 
compound referred
to as a chelate. Chelated Minerals
: 
One reason that the human body cannot assimilate
most of 
the inorganic
 minerals dissolved in water is that a living 
organism
cannot
 utilize inorganic minerals directly. Inorganic minerals 
are basically
dirt and are the cause of many disorders and diseases. Before a living
organism can absorb an inorganic mineral, it 
needs to
 convert it to an
organic or biologically structured compound. This transformation occurs
in the digestive tract where 
the inorganic
 mineral is chemically bonded to
an organic molecule. This 
bonding process
 is referred to as chelation, and the 
final 
product
 is
called a chelate. In Latin, chelate means “
bond
. ”
 
Now the
 body can
recognize the mineral chelate as an 
organic compound
 which can be
successfully absorbed by the cells. Absorption of Minerals
There are several things which can increase the difficulty 
with which
inorganic minerals are absorbed and utilized by cells. In most
 cases,
there
’
s insufficient organic matter for bonding 
with the
 mineral prior to
passing through the organism without 
being absorbed
. Secondly, the
mineral may not be assimilated due 
to the
 health of the organism. Scientists have discovered how to create mineral chelates 
by bonding
inorganic minerals found in nature to organic or 
amino acid
. It is converted
to a bonded “reacted” organic ligand (
a completed
 mineral chelate)
,
enabling
 it to be efficiently 
and 
successfully
 absorbed by the digesting
organism. Learn 
more about
 scientifically chelated minerals in the next
chapter. CHAPTER 12
Mineral Chelates Are
Not Created Equal
 
 
Most people understand that minerals and vitamins 
are distinctively
different. There happens to be as great a 
difference when
 organic minerals
are compared to inorganic minerals. The key
 word, when discussing the
differences between these 
two types
 of minerals, is “chelate.”
Mineral chelate is a technical scientific term with a 
specific definition
 that
has been overused, misused, misrepresented 
and misunderstood
 in
nutritional health circles and the marketplace
, while
 becoming a trendy
buzz word. What Is a Mineral Chelate? The term
 “chelate” specifically identifies a particular 
bond between
 the
atom of an inorganic mineral and a 
molecular structure
 known as a ligand. The mineral chelate is an 
element while
 the ligand is a molecule. For the
ligand to form a molecule
, it
 must be attached to the mineral in two
separate 
locations rather
 than just one. So much for the broad definition of
a “
chelate.” This is where it starts to get interesting. As life 
is fraught
 with
variation, so are chelate
s.
 
 
 
 
 
  
A ligand
’
s size and characteristics are not defined by a chelate
’
s 
definition. Learning this fact is important since there are a 
number of
 molecules that
are ligands. There are also some ligands 
toxic enough
 to the environment
that they are controlled 
by government
 regulations. Some are required to
be broken 
up before
 they can be absorbed since they are too large; and
even then
, they still are not able to be absorbed. The Size of Ligands
  
Glycine is an amino acid which comes in a string 
of nitrogen, oxygen
,
hydrogen and carbon. A 
higher absorption
 rate of 
a ligand
 is dependent
upon the chain
’
s length and size. Yet if 
the chain
 and size get too big, it
cannot be absorbed by the cell. It 
is possible
, however, that the oversized
chelate molecule could 
be broken
 apart in the colon, reducing the mineralto a 
functional size
. In this instance, it can then be re-chelated for 
possible
absorption
. However in this case it will more than likely 
pass completely
through the digestive tract, never being absorbed. Glycine Amino Acid
 
 
The Manufacturing Process
It
’
s not a simple process to produce or manufacture an effective
, highly
efficient mineral chelate. Prior to the manufacturing step
, there
 are variants
in mineral chelates and ligand choices to 
be taken
 into consideration prior
to determining which of the 
four manufacturing
 processes to use. Various Mineral Chelate Production Processes
 
1. The most effective is spray-
drying
. At a specific time in
the reaction
 process, the formulated product is dried during
spraying
, guaranteeing
 a more viable, potent and effective
product. It requires
 expensive and sophisticated equipment. Precise variations
 in this process are intricately controlled 
and
continuously
 mon
itored. 2. Air-drying a slurry mixture. This technique results in avariable finished
 product, but it is an inexpensive method and
therefore quite
 common. 3. D
ry blending and mixing of the mineral and agent. The
finished product is not chelated or reacted. The mixing process
is crude and fundamental, similar to mixing cement in a drum
mixer. The manufacturer
 advertises that these minerals will be
chelated in 
the person’s
 digestive tract in a natural process. Some mineral processors use a combination of the second and third
methods, resulting in a certain degree of chelation in addition to 
high levels
of inorganic or unreacted minerals.It is difficult for the average consumer to sort through all of 
the options
,
manufacturing processes and claims in order to come to 
a confident
conclusion and make the right decision on a healthy 
and effective
 product
choice. You can start to see that there is much more to “minerals” than 
meets the
eye. It is very understandable why the majority of people think  that the
water-soluble minerals found in water are healthy and  beneficial, not
realizing that these are responsible for many ailments,  maladies, diseases
and human suffering. Only chelated minerals 
can be
 utilized by our bodies. That means it is a mineral that is attached 
by a
 bond at two points by the
ligand, making it “fully reacted 
and bonded
.”  
When it comes to your health and 
well-being
, don
’
t compromise on  quality
and purity for the sake of price. When it comes to minerals, 
do your
homework and investigate the manufacturer
’
s claims 
and production
processes. Regardless of a manufacturer
’
s claims, 
the bottom
 line
remains whether their minerals are “fully reacted” 
and whether
 they can
willingly and easily provide 
indisputable confirmation
 and proof. CHAPTER 13
Carbon Filters: “Cheapest”
Water Treatment... But Are They Effective? This chapter will address the major health issues and maintenance 
of the
popular and trusted 
carbon water filters
. This is one of the most common
types of water purification systems used in homes. Although effective for
removing many harmful substances, they have a number of
disadvantages affecting the quality and chemistry of the filtered water,
which I will cover later. But first, there are several major reasons why
carbon water filters are the number one choice for cleaning up tap water
nationwide. Aggressive marketing - Low manufacturing costs - High profits
Carbon filters do remove many chemical and cancer-causing substances
and are relatively inexpensive compared to reverse osmosis, deionization
and distillation. Since there is a very high profit margin, this method of
water purification is preferable. Unfortunately, many of the manufacturers
and/or salespeople are not forthcoming in what a carbon filter can and
cannot do. Instead of mentioning what it can't do, they will amplify and
exaggerate the positive aspects of the filter. As a result, the consumer is
under the false impression that their “filtered water” is now healthy. Carbon filters are not complicated and are easy to install
Most people are looking for simplicity at a great price. It is not a 
secret that
most municipal water supplies are polluted to some degree. However, the
average person is unaware of any details about these pollutants or what is
involved in removing them from water. If they are told that a carbon filter removes 
dangerous 
substances
, does
so more cheaply than any other method, 
and that
 the water will taste and
smell better, that's good enough 
for most
 people. Carbon filters do remove many chemicals and carcinogens
 
But what about the harmful toxins and substances filters they 
do not
remove? Activated carbon filtration systems do not 
remove microbes
,
sodium, nitrates, 
fluoride
, hardness, inorganic 
minerals that
 create kidney
and gall stones, lead and other heavy metals. The activated carbon removes most of the bad tastes and smells
 
Our senses of sight, smell and taste can be easily and 
fatally deceived
! In
case you are unaware, most of the 
dangerous chemicals
 and substances
found in tap water are colorless
, odorless
 and tasteless. As a
consequence, most people do not 
get concerned
 as long as their water
taste okay, smells okay, 
and looks
 clear. Most filter systems use replaceable cartridges
 
It is not a matter of how easily a filter can be changed, but 
rather how
 often
to change it. Most contaminants in water 
are measured
 in Part 
per
 Million
(PPM). As these chemicals 
pass through
 the filter they are attracted to
and absorbed by 
the carbon
. As a result, they begin to accumulate in
larger 
quantities than
 what are considered to be safe levels according to
the EPA. It is
 usually impossible to know at what point the filter is full 
and
holding
 all the chemicals it can. This means that extremely large quantities of chemicals can 
easily 
be
forced loose by the pressure of the water passing by at 
any moment
 when
the filter is full. This will allow high 
concentrations of
 dangerous PPMs to be
released into your glass. Additional 
Challenges with
 Filters
 
Clogging and Channeling
 
Carbon filters will clog in many places, forcing the water to go around 
the
clog
. Undissolved solids usually 
clog up
 the filter. These clogs will 
reduce
the
 normal lifetime of the filter. If 
your water
 has a sediment problem, you
will probably
 have to use 
separate sediment
 pre-filter to keep clogs 
from
ruining
 your carbon water filter. This continues until an unobstructed path through the filter 
is found
. This
process is called channeling. Channeling provides 
an unrestricted
 flow for
the water and pollutants to pass through 
the filter
, totally negating the
carbon's ability to retain the pollutants. Unless there was a dramatic
change in the filter's flow, you 
would not
 know there was a serious
problem, nor when to change 
the filter
. Rate of Flow and Water Pressure Affect the Filter's Performance
 
A Case in Point: The most ineffective water filter on the market is the small
one that attaches to your faucet spout where you push a button for the
water to flow through it. The main requirement of a carbon filter is to be of a
size proportionate to the volume of water, rate of flow and water pressure
to allow the suspended pollutants to stay in contact long enough for the
carbon to attract and absorb them. That little filter does not contain enough
carbon for this to happen. The water speeds through in a fraction of a
second, giving up nothing to the carbon it passed through. Breeding Ground 
for
 Mold and Bacteria
 
Another disadvantage of a carbon water filter is its susceptibility to mold. The organic substances that are captured by the filter can rot after being
trapped. Therefore, if you leave the carbon water filter unused for
prolonged periods, mold will likely grow inside it. In addition to mold, a filter
can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Harmful Substances
 
Carbon water filters don't remove certain harmful substances from your
water. The filter will do nothing to get rid of harmful nitrates or toxic metals
that contaminate the water. Also, a carbon water filter is incapable of
removing high levels of sodium and fluoride. Ph Value
 
Many people have water that is too acidic. Unfortunately, a carbon water
filter can't change the pH balance of the water. The minerals that cause
acidity in the water dissolve and pass right through the filter. So if you have
acidic water, it will still be acidic after going through the carbon water filter. In conclusion, the volume of carbon needs to be in 
direct 
proportion
 to the
volume of water that it is expected to filter. Carbon filters are best used as
pre-filters and post-filters for 
more reliable
 purification methods such as:   
 
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Distillation  

							
Deionization  

							
Reverse osmosis
 
Why leave substances in the water that you drink if they are 
not needed
by your body? Take everything out and just drink pure
, clear
, healthy
H
2
O! You easily spend hundreds of dollars every 
year on
 electronics or
other luxuries that are doing nothing for 
your health
 or longevity. So spend
a few bucks on attaining a 
good quality
 product that assures you will drink
clean water every day. Invest in a water distiller. CHAPTER 14
40 Years of Fasting
Fasting is one of the Grim Reaper's best kept secrets. Fasting is the
single most important thing in existence that is guaranteed to result in
premium health and a longer life that will be most likely free of sickness,
disease and cancer. Douglas C. Hoover
 
Disclaimer:
 
I recommend two products in this book, one from 
Liquid Health
and the other from 
Iron-Tek. I found these two products in a search for the
best liquid vitamin and protein. I am adding this after completing this 40 day
fast and a second 21 day fast 13 days later, for a total of 61 days. I took
both products on the 40 day fast and found them to be exceptional.However I have not been paid by either company for this promotion, it is
strictly my own personal endorsement. I recently completed my third 40 day fast with distilled 
water, taking
one ounce (2 tablespoons) of “Complete Multiple” liquid vitamins
and 1-1/2 oz
. (3 t
ablespoons) of Iron-Tek Essential Liquid Amino
Complex daily. Fasting has been a lifestyle
 for me over the past 40 years
. I went 
on my
first fast at age 25, lasting 19 days on just distilled water, with one to two
fasts every 3 years. These fasts ranged from 21 to 30 days until I reached
55 in 2002 in which I gave 40 days a shot on distilled water alone and
made it to 39 days. Why 39 and not 40? It is a long 
story;
 maybe I'll share
it later. This particular fast was accomplished while working 8-10 hours 
per day
building rock waterfalls and ponds, handling 6 to 12 tons of rock per week. What's more, on the 32
nd
 day with no food, only distilled water, to
demonstrate the energy I felt, I personally moved a 6 ton truck load of rock
from where it had been dumped on plywood in the street to the back yard
of a client in less than an hour, using a large landscaper's hand truck. So
much for all the myths touted by the so-called nutrition experts that have
nothing to share but theory, rumors and urban legends, and they probably
haven't fasted more than one day in their life. If they have at all, it was
more than 
likely a
 juice fast, which means they are getting plenty of
nutrition and their body is still digesting the food components in the juice. “The American Cancer Society
                           estimates that in 2011 about
                           141,210 people will be diagnosed
                           
with colorectal cancer and about
                           
49,380 people will die.”You’re asking
,
 how is that possible to have that much energy while 
fasting
with nothing but distilled water? The human body is using large amounts of
vital energy digesting food, delivering this food throughout the body and
carrying away waste products for elimination. On the 6
th
 or 7
th
 day of a
water fast, the digestive system has finished with its job and can now rest. In most cases, as a result of fasting for the very first time, all of their
organs associated with digestion finally have a chance to rest. As a consequence, all that vital energy that was used in digesting 
food
24/7 can now be utilized to start repairing the body and eliminating toxins,
stored chemicals and toxic substances, and ridding the colon of impacted
putrefying meat and other waste that has been stuck in its numerous folds
in the colon for even decades. Is it any wonder The American Cancer
Society estimates that in 2011 about 141,210 people will be diagnosed with
colorectal cancer and about 49,380 people wi
ll die of the disease in the
US
? In both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third most
commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death. If you choose not to exercise while fasting, I 
recommend that
 
you 
do
 not
take the liquid protein and only take the “
Complete Multiple” liquid
 vitamins
and if you are in relatively good health
, and
 do not have any heart
problems, consume only 
distilled water
. I 
have completed
 dozens of 21
and 30 day fasts over 
the past
 40 years and two previous 40 day fast on
only distilled water. Since I had not fasted for four years, I supplemented the distilled 
water
with 1oz
. of 
Complete Multiple
 daily to assure that if my body needed repair
it has the tools and nutritional building blocks to accomplish it. If you
happened to skip over the last two pages, I suggest you go back and
check this product out. This is the most complete multi-vitamin in the
world. Preparations f
or a Major Fast 
The 
best way to approach fasting is to first realize it is the 
single healthiest
thing you could do for your long term health and longevity. Fasting is
simply the decision to not eat for a defined extended period of time. At no
time during a 21 to 40 day fast will you ever feel 
hungrier
 
than
 you would
after missing two to three meals. (95% of the key to fasting is “Mind over
Matter” or basic willpower. Before You Start Fasting...
 
1. Map out a specific length of time on a calendar, taking care 
not to
have any conflicts with special occasions such as holidays
,
birthdays
, out of town guests etc. These can be very good
reasons to
 abandon a fast. Keep a detailed diary to capture your
thoughts and
 experiences throughout the fast. 2. Write down your personal goals related to the fast and 
what you
expect the results to be, such as: 
 
  
A. You will be detoxifying your body for perhaps the first time 
in
your
 life. B. Your body will be able to rest and restore itself for 
the first
time ever. C. 
You will be teaching and training yourself 
to have
 control
over your 
body’s
 desires and learning 
serious discipline
 skills. D. 
A distilled water fast is an ideal time to kick 
an addiction
:
Smoking, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, salt, junk food
, soft
drinks etc. 3. Start cutting back on your addictions in the days prior to 
your fast
. Otherwise, during the first two weeks of the fast caffeine 
and
nicotine
 can cause headaches, dizziness or stomach aches as
your body
 starts releasing the stored chemicals into your blood
stream. 4. Prior to your fast begin eating less meals with small portions,  
also try to resist the temptation to eat a big meal the day 
before
starting
 the fast. Cutting back on your meals a few days 
before
starting
 your fast helps condition your mind, stomach, 
and
appetite
. 5. Gather support from your family and friends by letting 
them know
your plans for 
fasting prior
 to starting. What prompted me at age
                                                  25 to fast for 19 days? Doug Hoover built/designed
          the Galleon at 23 years old. I was the cook in my restaurant for almost two years prior to selling it. In
less than a year I gained 60 lbs
. and developed gout in my left foot,
swelling to twice its normal size. Gout is a result of an over production of
uric acid creating crystals which collect in a joint, and like broken glass,
these crystals grind in the socket causing great inflammation and pain. I
couldn't wear a shoe or stand very long on one leg since I couldn't put
pressure on my left foot. The doctor said it was the worst case of gout he
had ever seen in someone so young. To be able to function I needed 500
mg of Zyloprim twice a day to keep the gout at bay in order to function
without constant
, searing
 pain. The doctor warned me that this quantity of
Zyloprim could severely damage my kidneys over time. A customer came into the restaurant two days later and asked why I was
limping and I responded, gout. He said I needed to read two 
books
 by Dr.
Paul Bragg
, “
The Shocking Truth 
about
 Water” and “The Miracle of
Fasting.” So I asked my wife to pick them up from the health food store. These books literally changed my life! I learned the simple truth that
distilled water was the purest water available. I was amazed at the simple
fact that fasting with distilled water would cleanse my body of foreign
substances such as dissolving kidney stones, gall stones, uric acid
crystals that form in a joint, inorganic mineral plaque forming in arteries and
much more. Dr
. Bragg also talked about the importance of fasting and how it helps
clean the body of stored inorganic substances, toxins, carcinogens and
the colon from years of impacted fecal matter. He mentioned that fasting
using distilled water would not only clean out our body, but also give ourdigestion system and its organs a chance to rest and regenerate, adding
years to our lives and preventing many diseases. While I was studying Bragg's book, my wife was suffering from phlebitis
(blood clots) in her legs. She was 
taking Coumadin
, plus large doses of
antibiotics for her frequently recurring kidney infections, being admitted
twice for intravenous antibiotics. We both started drinking a gallon of distilled water a day and I started my
fast while cooking in my restaurant 12 -16 h
ou
rs per day. No food at all,
only distilled water. Was it easy? Absolutely not. The only time I wasn't
constantly being tempted was while I was sleeping. However, I think I may
have had nightmares about starving to death. LOL! I actually had no
choice: fasting was my only hope for getting off that deadly medication and
eradicating the gout. I had been smoking since entering the Navy at 17, so I was also looking
forward to this fast to cleanse my lungs of tar and nicotine deposits, as Dr.
Bragg had promised. After the system is clean of this addicting drug, it is
much easier to quit smoking for good. Dr. Bragg was saying that even
though any length of fast is good for you, you should go beyond 17 or 18
days, or else it is not a total cleanse. The 18-19
th
 day is when you have
your last bowel movement. During the fast the distilled water helps pull out
toxins, carcinogens, chemicals, artificial colorings, flavorings,
preservatives, etc., including tar and nicotine in the lungs and colon from
smoking. The colon has been actively moving, loosening and breaking free the
impacted feces composed of encrusted, undigested, mucus coated
greasy food and putrefied, rotting meat, all of which can contribute to colon
or rectal cancer. When this is taking place, you will hear loud growling and
gurgling noises, and maybe some cramps. This is a great sign that very
good things are happening. The activity plus the cramping is what will bring
on the last elimination of the colon. Make sure you're alone in the house
and the bathroom fan is on with all the windows open. Purchase a pallet of
industrial air freshener in advance. That experience for me was life
changing! When I saw and smelled what came out of my body, I was
appalled. The smell was like that of a dead, rotting animal, the texture wasslimy, sticky and gummy, and I thought I had given birth to a still-born tar
baby. As a matter of fact, it stuck to the side of the toilet bowl and wouldn't
let go, as if it were a foul, demonic creature with needle-sharp, stainless
steel claws planted into the side of the porcelain bowl whose footprint was
extremely hard to eradicate. When you're done gagging and  retching and judging me for my lack of
discretion, just remember your body and colon  could be more impacted
and toxic then mine was at 26, depending on your age and especially  if
you have never fasted. My candid description is to hopefully invoke some
degree of concern and action on your part. http://www.wikihow.com/Become-Flexible
 
 
 
 
 Fasting in a Toxic Environment
 
Man's greatest fear is dying, especially prematurely as in 
an accident
 or
disease. And the second greatest fear and dread is 
to become
 totally
dependent upon others through old age 
and sickness
, such as dementia
or Alzheimer's. Health experts are discovering that one of the greatest 
common
denominators
 for most diseases and sickness is the quality 
and quantity
 of
the water we drink. The greatest (though not widely  known) discovery in
terms of long-term health is the rejuvenating  effects on man physically,
mentally and spiritually through fasting  using pure clean water purified
through reverse osmosis or  distillation. Our body's greatest challenge and struggle is dealing with 
the toxic
 waste
and debris in our environment. The body is 
continually trying
 to metabolize
today's over-
processed, de-mineralized 
foods 
laden
 with preservatives,
artificial chemicals and 
excessive amounts
 of sugar and salt. A huge
amount of energy is spent 
by the
 body in its struggle to process or
metabolize this food. It must:
 
1.
						
convert the calories into usable energy;
2.
				
separate out toxins, chemicals, waste material and pollutants; 
and 
   
3.
 try to eliminate all of these from the body. Since I am continually sipping on distilled water, I still do not 
have 
any
strong cravings for food. However, temptations are a 
whole different
 story. Alice went 
off her
 complete fast and is now 
eating salads
 and fruit. So I
went with her to buy another bottle 
of Complete
 Multiple Liquid Vitamins
and had to walk across 
the entire
 store to get to the health food section,
passing all 
my favorite
 things, 
Food
! That was not fun! I recommend you
stay out
 of grocery stores while fasting; and did I mention the kitchen? Today my trainer went over the program and talked about 
the various
forms and types of exercise... There are basically four different types of exercise and all 
four help
 the
body in different ways. All four types are needed 
and each
 serves a
different function of your body:      
 
The first thing I learned is that I don't need to be a bodybuilder to
benefit from strength training. 1. The resistance exercises
 increased the strength
 of my bones,
muscles, ligaments and tendons. 2. It produced muscle 
definition and shape. 3. It also
 increased my muscle mass
—I discovered that most all
adults lose about one-half pound of muscle per year after 25
years of age primari
ly due to less activity. When the body is at
rest,
 muscle tissue is still burning a number of calories (the basal
metabolic rate, or BMR). As my muscle mass increases, BMR
increases, making it easier to maintain my optimal healthy body
weight based on my height and age. 4. The quality of my life is greatly enhanced 
as my muscle strength
increases. Daily life will be less strenuous, such as walking
upstairs or long distances, hiking, biking or swimming. The Primary Program
 
My trainer has developed a program that combines many exercises that
build all the major muscle groups. No single group should be neglected
since that could inevitably lead to strength imbalances and serious posture
issues. My certified fitness professional is helping me develop a safe,
effective, long term program. If you are considering an exercise program
while fasting, you may also wish to consult with a certified fitness
professional to learn safe technique before beginning a strength-training
program. As an example: “One set of eight to 12 repetitions, working the muscles tothe point of fatigue, is usually sufficient. Breathe normally throughout the
exercise. Lower the resistance with a slow, controlled cadence throughout
the full range of motion. Lifting the weight to a count of 2 and lowering it to a
count of 3 or 4 is effective.”
 
“When you are able to perform 12 repetitions of an exercise correctly
(without cheating), increase the amount of resistance by 5 to 10% to
continue making safe progress.”
 
Flexibility Exercises
Holy cow, I never realized how out of shape I am! It was about all I could
do to bend over and touch my knees, let alone my toes. Stretching
exercises will help you become more flexible. However, doing them every
day is essential. The most important thing to do is have a regular exercise
routine every day. And if you don't know what you're doing, having some
sort of supervision is crucial. You don't want to injure yourself
unintentionally. Keep your joints and muscles lubricated. I start all my workouts with low
impact stretches and work up to a full stretch workout. Later, I wind down
my routine with low-impact exercises. Do stretches every day and work at it progressively. Remember, you
can't become flexible overnight. Work at a rate you're comfortable with,
and then slowly increase the difficulty (length of time, length of reach or
both). Make sure you have supervision. If you have no idea what you're doing,
you'll injure yourself. Most martial arts schools and gym classes have
extensive programs and teachers. Check them out. Eat a healthy diet. Eat more green leafy vegetables, and drink plenty of distilled water,
especially upon waking. Increase your protein and calcium. Reread the
section on supplements and vitamins. The most important thing is to
balance everything. Shoulders
 
Stretch each arm as far across your chest while holding it as 
long as
 you
can without feeling pain for 5 or 10 minutes every day. Lift small
 weights
daily so that your muscles can become 
gradually accustomed
 to the
repetitive motion and movement. Back (Be Extremely Careful)
 
I myself, have two ruptured discs and a herniated disc in my 
back so
 I
have to build up slowly the muscles that support the spine. This next
exercise was especially helpful in accomplishing this. Lie down on the floor. 1. Sit up straight, leaving your legs out in front of you. They don't
have to be flat. 2. Turn your upper body slowly, and make absolutely sure that you
stop turning before it starts to hurt. If you 
stretch improperly
 it is
relatively easy to damage your spinal cord, so pay attention. 3. When you stop turning, hold that position for 5 to 10 seconds. Turn the other direction and repeat. Try and do a back-bend/bridge. Be very careful not to go too far! Once
you are in the bridge, gently push through your shoulders
, and
 try to put
your legs together and straighten them. Don't 
go onto
 your toes! 1. You can also stand up with your arms hanging out to 
the side
 and
then very slowly twist from side to side. 2. Another 
stretch is to lay flat on your tummy and then use  your
arms to put yourself in a snake or seal stretch. Legs
      
1. Sit down as you did before for the back exercises, only this time
make your legs as flat on the ground as possible, right beside
each other. 2. Stretch down toward your knees. Do not bend your head to faceyour knees, face forward. 3. This will also stretch your neck muscles; if it hurts your neck to do
this exercise, face your knees and stretch. 4. You can also sit down with your legs straight out and take your
right leg and swing it over your left leg a few times. Do the same
with your left leg. 5. Try doing the splits as well as possible, but carefully for about 4
minutes per day. If you are advanced and flat on the ground,
take a sofa pillow and put one of your legs on it to give more of a
stretch
. Remember to be patient
. (I should talk!) The key to
being flexible is waiting calmly. Upper Thighs (Butt)
           Squeeze both sides of your thighs together
 . Hold for 5 
minutes. (If this is too long, start with 2 minutes, and build up.) Fingers
           Hold one hand out in a fist
 . 1. Slowly open up the fist. 2. Stretch your fingers back as far as they can. Hold for a minute. (You can also try this against a wall.) 3. Repeat with your other hand. This can help with carpal tunnel
syndrome. Ankles
 
1. First, sit with your legs straight out in front of you (as you did in
the leg stretch) and twist your ankles in any shape or form (for
example, the ABC’s). 2. You can also sit with one leg in front of you and take the other
ankle and rest it on your knee. Grab your foot and twist your
ankle. Wrists
 
1. Sit on your ankles, kneeling, and then put your hands out
like you are reading a book. 2. Flip your hands onto the floor with fingers facing you, like
"save the page."3. After you do the stretch above, flip your hands in various
ways (fingers facing outward or inward to the side). Positive & Negative Stretching
Remember to include both the positive and negative motions when you
stretch. Keep it symmetrical. If you are stretching your left, stretch out
your right, too. If you are bending forward, bend backwards too. Tips
 
1. Remember to begin with gentle, slow stretching. Warning:
Starting with difficult and advanced stretches is dangerous and
ill-advised for anyone. 2. One way to warm up would to be to do a decent amount of
jumping jacks. 3. Take a ballet class to get flexible, so a professional can train
you. :-) Come on guys, you can do it! 4. Be patient, if you think you're not getting any more flexible, don't
quit. You'll see progress even
tually, and it will be worth it. What is cardiovascular exercise? Cardiovascular exercise is aerobic exercise, and 
sometimes referred
 to
as 'cardio'. Cardio exercise involves strengthening 
the large
 muscles like
legs and arms and making your heart 
and lungs
 stronger. There are
many health benefits derived 
from cardio
, such as lowering your blood
pressure, plus burning lots 
of calories
. This is good for people like me who
want to lose 
weight and
 build muscle at the same time. Aerobic 
means
 “
requiring air," where "air" usually 
means oxygen
. During
cardiovascular or aerobic exercise, oxygen 
gets delivered
 to the muscles. In order to give the heart an 
adequate workout
, there needs to be a certain
amount of intensity in 
your cardio
. It is important to pay attention to your
heart rate 
during the
 exercise to ensure you do not over-do it. Most
treadmills 
and bikes
 at fitness centers utilize heart rate monitoring. You can measure your heart rate manually by taking a pulse 
count
with
 your fingers or by using a heart rate monitor. In 
measuring the
heart rate, you are checking the heart beats per minute. A resting
 heart
rate is the rate your heart beats per minute 
while you
 are resting. Themaximum heart rate is the maximum 
amount of
 times your heart beats in a
minute. You should always 
work within
 your 'target heart rate zone' which
is a range of heart 
rate that
 is considered to be the best rate to assure
your heart 
is getting
 a good workout. The target range should be
between 50% and 85% of your maximum heart rate. You can have a doctor determine your maximum heart rate or use 
the
following formula
 to calculate a rough estimate. For women:  226 minus your age equals your maximum heart rate
 
     
For men:  220 minus your age equals your maximum heart rate
 
For example, if you are a 32 year old woman: subtract 32 from 226226 -
32 = 194
 
Then take that number and multiply it by .5, to get your lower end of your
target zone. Finally, multiply that same number by .85 to get the upper end
of your zone. For example:
 
194 x .5 = 97
 
and
 
194 x .85 = 164.9
 
So, for a 32 year old woman an estimate of her maximum heart rate is 194. And her 'target heart rate zone' is between 97 and 164.9 heart-beats per
minute. Co-ordination and Balance E
xercises
 
Balance and coordination skills are necessary for everyday tasks. Good
balancing skills require control of many muscles to carry out activities
without falling over. Coordination skills include eye-hand coordination,
bilateral coordination and smooth, controlled movements of the body. Ball exercises are grouped based on the main muscle group they mainly
target and clicking on each will bring you to a page where you can review
detailed instructions and animated illustrations. Fasting is beneficial for these conditions: 
Although fasting is not
recommended in every situation, (cancer of the liver is one instance where
fasting is contraindicated), in many situations fasting is the only known
solution. Fasting has been beneficial for arthritis, asthma, high bloodpressure, lupus, chronic fatigue, colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulitis,
spastic colon, irritable bowel, cases of paralysis, neuritis, neuralgia,
neuroses, and mental illness such depression, as well as many others. Fasting will also break down tumors and for this reason, many have
overcome cancer through fasting. Fasting decreases dependency on doctors and drugs. “Ask your doctor if this drug is right
for you” is the most common phrase in prime time commercials. Nasalrite
may help you breathe better but it could thin your blood so don’t cut
yourself, and it could cause a stroke or depression, it could cause
dizziness or impair your sight, ask your doctor if Nasalrite is right for you. Once you start taking a drug of any kind for any ailment, you become a lab
rat for a drug company. One drug masks one problem and causes several
more, requiring yet more drugs. Before my mother-in-law passed away,
the doctors had her on 10 to 15 prescription drugs. For each drug they
prescribed there seemed to be one or two more 
ailments
 surfaced
requiring even more drugs. We just assume that medical science is going
to fix every little ailment that comes along, by giving us a pill, a treatment or
a surgery. We are so alienated from our bodies that we think that a doctor
knows more about
 us
 than we 
do. The reality is that 
doctors
 don’t have the cures that we need. What
traditional medicine offers is only the possibility to treat 
our symptoms
, but
not actually curing us or even rooting out 
the cause
. When we take these
kinds of treatments to suppress 
our symptoms
 rather than cause, which is
the underlying reason 
we are
 sick, then in fact the illness continues to
grow. We will 
never be
 healthy until we take re
sponsibility for our own health
. We
need
 to stop blaming someone else for making us sick, whether 
it is
 a
corporation, a person, our immediate environment or 
a government
. We
must recognize instead that our sickness is 
a symptom
 telling us
something in
side needs to be addressed. For
 sure there are outside
influences that we can’t control, but there  is much that we can control by
taking responsibility for ourselves  and working to change our habits. Drink
more water and fast. Benefits of Fasting 
  
 

							
Mental clarity is improved and brain fog is lifted;  

							
Rapid, safe weight loss is achieved without flabbiness; 

							
The nervous system is balanced;  

							
Energy level and s
ensory perception is increased;

							
The longer the  fast, the bigger increa
se in energy and vitality;

							
You normally need 
less sleep; 

							
Organs are revitalized;

							
Cellular biochemistry is harmonized; 

							
The skin becomes silky, soft, and sensitive; 

							
There is greater ease of movement; 

							
Breathing becomes fuller, freer and deeper; 

							
The digestive system is rejuvenated and becomes more
effective; 

							
The peristaltic action of the intestines (the cause of a 
natural
bowel
 movement) is stronger after fasting. Fasting retrains your tasting sense back to more healthy food 
as 
acute
sensitivity is restored. It can increase confidence in 
our ability
 to have
control over our lives and our appetite, and 
that our
 body is
 a
 self-
regulating and a self-healing organism capable 
of
 establishing
 balance
when given the possibility to do so. Normal metabolic
 and cell oxygenation
are restored. Detoxification – 
as soon
 as the body realizes that it's fasting,
it will begin to 
eliminate those
 things that cause disease, such as fat cells,
arterial cholesterol
 plaques, mucus, tumors, stored up worries 
and
emotions
. Maximize your health and increase your lifespan – hydrate daily with
plenty of distilled water, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, fast
regularly and exercise daily. Share this newly found knowledge with others
and may God richly bless you and yours... Douglas C. Hoover
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CHAPTER 8
America: Overweight, 
Sick & Dying Earlier. Simple Solution
…
H2O
Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of pure, clean distilled water daily is essential for
optimum health, reduces the likelihood of sickness, disease and cancer,
and 
assures a longer, sprightly, healthy life. Why drink tasteless, sugar-free water when Americans can pick from
close to 
24,000
 other tasty, tempting beverages. Lately the term obesity has
been touted all over the news
, 
echoing
 the alarming statistics that more
than one out of 
three Americans
 is obese or overweight. So, are you part
of that 
35. 9 percent. Maybe you
’
re simply overweight; let
’
s do the math. Obesity is defined 
as being
 20% or more above your ideal weight for your
height. In simpler terms, it is having an excessive amount of   body fat. Since 1961 the number of obese children has more than doubled, primarily
as a result 
of high
 fat and sugar intake, along with lack of physical 
activity. There
 are several factors and physical characteristics that need to beconsidered in determining obesity, such as the percentage of body fat or
the body mass index (BMI), along with the three body types: endomorph,
mesomorph and ectomorph. One way to determine obesity is to assess
 percentage of body fat;
however, it is very difficult to accurately measure body fat. Weighing a
person underwater is the most accepted method for obtaining 
accurate
body fat measurements. A major drawback to this type of procedure is
that there are limited facilities with this specialized equipment. Another
method of measuring body fat is the skin-fold test. A special instrument is
used that can choose a fold of skin to precisely measure and determine
the thickness of the subcutaneous layer of fat, or bio-electrical impedance
analysis, which is also performed at a specialized clinic. Regardless of the fact that humans come in many sizes and various
shapes, most people fall into one of the three groups or body typesmentioned above. Following is a more in-depth description. ENDOMORPH
 
The endomorph
’
s hands and feet are relatively small, and the arms and
thighs are usually larger than the wrists and ankles. The waist is high. They have fine hair and smooth soft skin. The endomorph
’
s head is large
and round. Endomorph summary:
 

							
Soft, short body

							
Not very muscular

							
Round body shape

							
Hard to lose weight

							
Can build muscle easily
 
The endomorphs have the greatest propensity for becoming obese. MESOMORPH
 
The mesomorph
’
s muscles are well-defined and the bones are large. The
torso is shaped like an hour-glass with a low, narrow waist. The head
consists of prominent bones and muscles. They have clearly defined facial
features,  such as a square jaw and wide cheek bones with a long, wide
face. Arms and legs, including the hands, are muscular. The mesomorph
has thick skin that tans easily. Mesomorph summary:

							
Athletic
 “hard body”

							
Rectangular physique- male

							
Hourglass physi
que- female

							
Body is muscular
, good posture, skin is thick

							
Easily builds muscle, e
asily gains weight. ECTOMORPH
 
The ectomorph’s
 body is fragile and delicate with light bones
, small
 joints
and slight muscles. The arms and legs are 
relatively long
 and the
shoulders slump. The physique is somewhat 
linear causing
 them to
appear taller 
than
 they really are. Arms and 
legs also
 lack muscle mass so
the ectomorph needs to exert 
more energy
 in order to get the same
amount of work done. Some ectomorphs
 will have long fingers, toes and
neck. The facial   features are sharp, with a receding, triangular lower jaw. Their skin
 easily sun burns. Ectomorphs
 have
 difficulty adjusting to extreme fluctuations of 
temperature due to low body fat and low muscle mass. Their 
hair grows
quickly and is fine and difficult to manage. Ectomorph summary:

							
Fragile body build

							
Flat chested

							
Thin and lean

							
Light muscular frame

							
Small shoulders

							
Slow to build muscle
 
Now you can start to see how weight gain can affect 
various 
people
differently with regard to body types and 
varying metabolisms. HOW DOES OBESITY AFFECT HEALTH. High blood pressure is directly related to obesity or an 
overweight
condition. In addition, it can adversely affect the balance 
of cholesterol
 and
triglycerides, including resistance to insulin. Because of the vast number
of medical conditions 
developed through
 obesity, the effects of obesity are
somewhat confusing. Infertility, skin problems, chronic musculoskeletal problems, 
and
respiratory
 complications are some additional nonfatal
, debilitating
 health
issues. There are four major areas of 
serious life
-threatening problems
resulting from obesity:
 
1. cardiovascular disease;
2. insulin resistance conditions that cause diabetes;
3. large-bowel and hormonally-related cancers plus additional types
of
cancers; and
4. serious gallbladder issues. Increasing body fat percentage also
increases the likelihood 
of developing
 hypertension and Type 2
diabetes. Diabetes 
has primarily
 been associated with older adults, but now this
disease attracts
 even obese prepubescent children. Of the 90 percent 
of
overweight
 or obese people suffering with diabetes, 86 
percent have
 Type
2, and it is rapidly becoming a word-wide problem. Raised BMI and 
increased risk
 of several forms of 
cancer 
(
including
breast, prostrate, gallbladder, kidney and colon) 
show up
 in one out ofevery three adults over 50 years of age. A 
major disabling
 disease in
adults is osteoarthritis and can be caused 
by obesity
 and being chronically
overweight. Fortunately, obesity and its related diseases are reversible and 
are
slowing
 being brought under control. They can eventually 
be completely
eradicated by changing one
’
s lifestyle and 
eating habits
, drinking plenty of
distilled water daily, and with 
periodic fasting
 under professional care. CHAPTER 9
Distilled Water Helps Burn Fat
 
 
 
 
  
Distilled water not only helps to metabolize the fat stored in 
the body
, it also
will help to suppress your appetite better than 
any diet
 pill on the market
today. Pure, clean water not only aids 
in weight
 loss, it also helps prevent
your body from gaining weight. When your body is dehydrated and not receiving 
adequate quantities
 of
water for normal bodily functions, the body will 
start storing
 water as a
protective measure, and it does so in the 
fat cells. When the body is
starved of water, instead of 
metabolizing fat
 with the help of water, it will
start storing water and fat. Our kidneys
 cannot function adequately without
the proper 
quantity of
 water; consequently a portion of their load is
transferred to 
the liver. Metabolizing stored fat and converting it into
energy is 
the primary
 function of our liver. As a result, the overloaded 
liver
cannot
 function properly or at full capacity by metabolizing fat
; and
 the fat
that is not used as energy is stored in the body. The Body in Survival Mode
 
If you are not supplying your body with an adequate quantity 
of water
, it will
perceive this as a threat to the body
’
s survival. It begins
 storing water in
the fat cells, causing the ankles, feet, 
legs and
 hands to swell and puff up. You can actually press against 
the swollen
 area with a finger and leave a
temporary indentation. In this
 process the body will begin storing as much
water as it 
is supplied
, and unfortunately the water the body is storing is
not being
 used. Therefore the organs may start pulling water 
from less
critical bodily functions, which can result in many 
serious conditions
 such
as:   
 
     1. Heat
 stroke 
2. extremely dry mouth and nose
3. extremely dry skin, no elasticity
4. extreme thirst & no sweat no
5. urination or dark yellow urine
6. accelerated heartbeat sunken eyes 
7. accelerated breathing 
8. no tears when crying fever & possible delirium or even
unconsciousness. The only way to rid the body of these symptoms is to drink plenty 
of water. The body will stop storing water and begin supplying it with much needed
hydration. Then the stored water will be released. If you feel you are
drinking an adequate amount of water and yet seem to be retaining it due
to swollen feet, ankles, legs, arms or hands, this may be the result of
ingesting too much salt. Your system will attempt to dilute excess quantities of salt which results in
swollen tissues. To solve this issue, simply drink plenty of water,
preferably distilled or reverse osmosis. The larger a person is, the more water they require for their metabolic
processes. So an overweight person obviously would need to drink larger
quantities of water for their metabolism than would a thinner person. If you
seem to have frequent muscle cramps, it is a sign that your muscles are
not receiving enough water to stay elastic and maintain proper muscle
tone. Another sign of dehydration is dry skin that seems to have lost its
resilience and ability to spring back when pinched between two fingers. Ridding the Body of Waste
Another major function of water is to help rid the body of waste material. As
the body starts shedding fat cells after receiving an adequate supply of
water, these metabolized fat cells along with residual waste material must
be eliminated. It is therefore important that the body received plenty of
water in order to help flush the waste material from the body. Move Waste Material 
through
 the ColonTo move waste material through the colon, it needs a continual supply of
water for this process, and if that does not happen you will become
constipated. If you are not drinking enough water, the colon is one of the
first organs to be deprived of its share. When this happens, you simply
need to drink more water, not take medication. Drinking 3 to 4 Quarts of Water Daily
The average person should be drinking 3 to 4 quarts of water daily to
adequately supply all of the body
’
s needs and to flush waste and toxins
from the colon, kidneys and bladder. The best way to accomplish this is to
have a bottle of water close by throughout the day and drink a little bit
often. This will assure that you will not only stay hydrated, the water in
your stomach will help suppress hunger. When 
the
 Body Is Properly Hydrated
When the body is properly hydrated, every organ will function properly. You will also prevent water retention and any stored water will be released. The liver will properly metabolize stored fat and this fat  will be used as fuel
and burned up. Then you will again have normal thirst and normal hunger. CHAPTER 10
Cooking With
Distilled Water
 
 
Fresh-baked Sour Dough Artisan Bread with several additional-
optional ingredients
…
Do you consider yourself an average cook, a good cook, a great cook or
even a Master Chef. Regardless of where your culinary skills fall, I can
show you how to take it up a notch, both your skills and your belt. So what
’
s the great secret about distilled water. Well, there are several
reasons why the quality of your dishes will improve by utilizing distilled
water in their preparation – especially if you’re currently using tap water. Cooking and Baking with Tap Water
 
Imagine that you were about to bake fresh bread such as in the recipe
listed below
…
You have everything you need for this task organized and laid 
out on
 the
kitchen counter. Suddenly a complete stranger strolls in and begins adding
unknown ingredients to the mixing bowl, then leaves. You had noticed a
skull and crossbones label clearly displayed on every one of the
ingredients. What would you think and how would you react. Would you
simply ignore what you know, bake the bread and eat it. Those additional
ingredients are listed in the recipe below. Fresh-baked Sour
Dough Artisan Bread
1 cup warm water
1 pkg active yeast
1 tsp salt
1-1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp shortening
¼ cup milk
3 cups flour
 
Additional: Optional* Ingredients
 arsenic to flavor
nitrates & pesticides
pinch of pharmaceuticals
bacteria, viruses, cysts
all-purpose chemicals
tsp heavy metals & lead
fold in 1 cup decayed plant & animal matter
chlorine to taste
sprinkle of THMs, HAAS, chlorite, bromate
 
 
 
 
 
 So you wouldn
’
t eat the bread. Actually, when you use the 
tap 
water
 from
almost any city water supply for any recipe, you 
need to
 know that those
additional “optional” ingredients 
will be 
added
 if
 you use tap water. So what is the point. If you don
’
t want 
extra harmful
, cancer-causing
grossness added to your foods, 
prepare them
 with distilled water, baking
and cooking. You can 
actually expect
 the food to taste more like it is
supposed to. Preparing food, baking and cooking 
using 
distilled
 water 
improves the
food
’
s flavor
, and
 will even enhance the appearance 
of the
 food. With the
purity of distilled water
, and
 being a 
natural solvent
, nitrates 
or pesticide
residue will be effortlessly 
rinsed from
 vegetables and fruits. When you use tap water to reconstitute vegetable or fruit juice
, 
the
 chlorine
and other chemicals affect the flavor. So, too, 
with coffee
 and tea. Distilled
water is pure, odorless, and tasteless; 
so whatever
 you add to 
it that
 is the
only taste you experience. Therefore, for better tasting juices, coffee and tea, you will 
find the
 taste to
be greatly enhanced using distilled water. Distilled water
 is what was
originally removed from the fruit 
to concentrate
 it, and there is nothing in
distilled water 
to compromise
 the taste. You can actually use extra water,
get 
the same
 flavor, and make it go fu
rther. The best tasting coffee in
the world 
comes when
 using pure
, clean
, healthy, 
tasteless distilled
 water. Less tea and coffee 
are required
 when using distilled water 
because the
pure 
water extracts
 more of the 
coffee and
 tea from the product, 
thus
requiring less
 to get the same flavor. Distilled water 
reduces the drink’s cost
 by as much as 25 percent. Even
though it will 
be lighter
, 
the richness
 of flavor will be prevalent, with much
less of 
a bitter taste. Better Ice Cubes
There is a very noticeable difference in distilled water ice cubes. They
’
re
not only crystal clear, but they are also harder and last longer since there
is no inorganic matter to cause it to melt faster. Reconstituting Vegetable & Fruit Juices
When concentrated
fruit and vegetable juices are reconstituted by using distilled water, they
not only taste fresh squeezed, but you can add 20-25% more distilled
water and make it stretch farther and still retain the natural flavor. Because
distilled is so pure, whatever you put in it, that is the only flavor you will get
out of it. This is because there are no contaminants to alter the flavor or
chemistry as there is in tap water. It tastes much closer to the original
fresh product. It is also possible to stretch the volume of your finished
drink by using distilled water to reconstitute it. Cooking Vegetables
Distilled water will not subject the vegetables 
to contaminants
, as opposed
to tap water. Vegetables like potatoes, broccoli, asparagus and cauliflowerretain their natural brilliant colors. Soups made with distilled water are
amazingly tastier. Sprouting Seeds
 
with
 Distilled Water
When sprouting various
grains, seeds, 
and all
 types 
of beans, distilled
 water will 
be much
 more
effective than tap water 
at germinating. It will take place much 
more
quickly
, with 
no contamination
, and 
stay crisper
 and fresher longer. Distilled Water for Baking
The texture of baked goods made 
with distilled
 water 
is smoother. Since
distilled water
 is so pure, more is absorbed 
by the flour
 than with tap
water. The 
finished product
 will also 
have better
 flavor 
and be
 free of
impurities. Various pastries
, breads, pancakes
, and pizza are 
all
dramatically
 affected by the 
distilled water. Canning of Fruits and Vegetables
Canning with distilled water results in 
better tasting
 
vegetables and
 fruits
and 
their original
 color and texture will be retained. Also, because the
water is pure and sterile,   jars seal 
better resulting
 in a lower 
spoiling rate. Pasta Products
Pasta of all kinds, rice, and grains will absorb distilled water more readily
than tap water. These types of products absorb distilled water more
readily than tap water, resulting in better texture and less stickiness. Dehydrated Foods & Distilled WaterIn the process of dehydrating fruits and vegetables, naturally existing
distilled water was eliminated through continual exposure to low heat. So it
stands to reason that distilled water is ideal for reconstituting it. Because
distilled water is so pure, it can pass through the walls of the dried food
more effectively than water containing inorganic matter and contaminants. Mixed Drinks
Obviously, alcoholic mixed drinks
taste much better with distilled water. As with everything else, less alcohol
is required to effect the same results. Alcohol will sometimes interact with
many of the contaminants in tap water such as chlorine, THM
’
s and
pharmaceuticals found in most municipal water supplies to create
dangerous compounds. So use distilled water in the preparation of your
next dish and be amazed at how the flavors actually come from the
ingredients you have added and not from some mystery source such as
tap water. CHAPTER 11
Comparing Organic & Inorganic Minerals
 
We hear day in and day out that we need more minerals. “
Vitamins 
and
minerals
”
 are words that go hand in hand when promotion healthy diet
items and supplements. In fact, the body needs about 70 different minerals
to carry out all the functions a body is required to do. But many may not
realize there are two types of minerals: organic and inorganic. Between
those two types, it may be easy to recognize which one does a body
good. Ever hear people tout the benefits of an inorganic diet. Here is a brief overview of the differences between these two:
Organic minerals: 
T
hese are once living, or are living and can bring life 
to
cells. These contain carbon, and their electrons spin clockwise, just like
those of the human body. Additionally, these cells can form an ionic bond
with the body and can easily break down into materials to help with bodily
function, such as tissue repair. Inorganic materials
: T
hese were never living, 
are 
without carbon and
cannot bring life to cells. The 
body 
treats these metals like toxins. They
are 
tightly held together
 and
 cannot be easily broken down. Their
 electrons
spin counterclockwise, out of sync with the rest of the body. Let
’
s look further at what negative effects inorganic minerals have. Inorganic minerals are removed from water during nature
’
s water cycle,
that is, during evaporation from the sun. Only
 the water itself is removed,
with the inorganic chemicals behind. The distillation process is one filtering
process that mimics what nature does on its own. So, why are these
minerals removed from pure drinking water. Most minerals found in their natural form and those found 
in 
water
 are
primarily inorganic in form. Therefore, unless they 
are chelated
, they
cannot be absorbed by living cells. Unless they 
are converted
 throughchelation, they will contribute to 
various ailments
 and diseases related to
the colon, such as kidney stones
, gall
 stones, and plaque buildup in the
colon and arteries or in 
the joints
 of the body. Our bodies consist of elements and compounds derived 
from molecules
consisting of atoms. M
olecules
 are constructed 
elements 
from 
which are
the building materials for compounds such as water, H
2
O. Water consists
of 2 
atom
s of hydrogen (H) and 1 
atom
 of 
oxygen (
O). Another example of
compounds would be vitamins. In order to understand how living organisms use 
nutritional minerals
, you
must first understand the relationship 
between elements
 and compounds,
what they are, and how they function. Minerals (Nutritional)
The minerals that are essential and critical for life are 
sometimes referred
to as “major minerals” or “macro minerals” and 
are usually
 listed or
presented alphabetically. Minerals make up about 4% of the body
’
s weight. Most of 
our body’s
 weight is made up of water along with organic
compounds consisting
 of hydrogen, oxygen, carbon and other“combustible
” elements. There are two main functions of minerals:
 
building and regulating. Macro minerals ar
e what our bodies need the most
 
These 
are considered
 to be calc
ium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorin
e
,
potassium
, magnesium, sulfur and iodine. Trace Minerals 
are:
 
iron, zinc, 
luorine
 and copper. Additional trace
minerals
 are
: boron, cobalt, chromium, iodine, iron
, manganese
,
molybdenum, selenium, & vanadium. The required intake for various trace minerals is somewhat 
lower than
 for
macro minerals. Functions of Minerals
: 
Calcium – strong, healthy teeth & skeleton;Phosphorus – utilized by teeth and bones; Sodium – controls balance in
cellular fluid; Potassium – for the health of the heart; Iron – controls anemia
and healthy red blood cells; Zinc –  digestion, liver, and bones;  Fluorine –
teeth strength and tooth decay prevention; Copper – helps produce red
blood cells; & Iodine – thyroid. Minerals Found in Nature Are Inorganic
: 
Inorganic minerals are
minerals found in their raw form in 
the earth
 and in water, which means,
non- biological. Organic compounds
 are of biological nature and origin. This is 
an important
 issue regarding the differentiation between 
organic
and
 inorganic, to more easily understand the organic 
compound referred
to as a chelate. Chelated Minerals
: 
One reason that the human body cannot assimilate
most of 
the inorganic
 minerals dissolved in water is that a living 
organism
cannot
 utilize inorganic minerals directly. Inorganic minerals 
are basically
dirt and are the cause of many disorders and diseases. Before a living
organism can absorb an inorganic mineral, it 
needs to
 convert it to an
organic or biologically structured compound. This transformation occurs
in the digestive tract where 
the inorganic
 mineral is chemically bonded to
an organic molecule. This 
bonding process
 is referred to as chelation, and the 
final 
product
 is
called a chelate. In Latin, chelate means “
bond. ”
 
Now the
 body can
recognize the mineral chelate as an 
organic compound
 which can be
successfully absorbed by the cells. Absorption of Minerals
There are several things which can increase the difficulty 
with which
inorganic minerals are absorbed and utilized by cells. In most
 cases,
there
’
s insufficient organic matter for bonding 
with the
 mineral prior to
passing through the organism without 
being absorbed. Secondly, the
mineral may not be assimilated due 
to the
 health of the organism. Scientists have discovered how to create mineral chelates 
by bonding
inorganic minerals found in nature to organic or 
amino acid. It is converted
to a bonded “reacted” organic ligand (
a completed
 mineral chelate)
,
enabling
 it to be efficiently 
and 
successfully
 absorbed by the digesting
organism. Learn 
more about
 scientifically chelated minerals in the next
chapter. CHAPTER 12
Mineral Chelates Are
Not Created Equal
 
 
Most people understand that minerals and vitamins 
are distinctively
different. There happens to be as great a 
difference when
 organic minerals
are compared to inorganic minerals. The key
 word, when discussing the
differences between these 
two types
 of minerals, is “chelate. ”
Mineral chelate is a technical scientific term with a 
specific definition
 that
has been overused, misused, misrepresented 
and misunderstood
 in
nutritional health circles and the marketplace
, while
 becoming a trendy
buzz word. What Is a Mineral Chelate. The term
 “chelate” specifically identifies a particular 
bond between
 the
atom of an inorganic mineral and a 
molecular structure
 known as a ligand. The mineral chelate is an 
element while
 the ligand is a molecule. For the
ligand to form a molecule
, it
 must be attached to the mineral in two
separate 
locations rather
 than just one. So much for the broad definition of
a “
chelate. ” This is where it starts to get interesting. As life 
is fraught
 with
variation, so are chelate
s. A ligand
’
s size and characteristics are not defined by a chelate
’
s 
definition. Learning this fact is important since there are a 
number of
 molecules that
are ligands. There are also some ligands 
toxic enough
 to the environment
that they are controlled 
by government
 regulations. Some are required to
be broken 
up before
 they can be absorbed since they are too large; and
even then
, they still are not able to be absorbed. The Size of Ligands
  
Glycine is an amino acid which comes in a string 
of nitrogen, oxygen
,
hydrogen and carbon. A 
higher absorption
 rate of 
a ligand
 is dependent
upon the chain
’
s length and size. Yet if 
the chain
 and size get too big, it
cannot be absorbed by the cell. It 
is possible
, however, that the oversized
chelate molecule could 
be broken
 apart in the colon, reducing the mineralto a 
functional size. In this instance, it can then be re-chelated for 
possible
absorption. However in this case it will more than likely 
pass completely
through the digestive tract, never being absorbed. Glycine Amino Acid
 
 
The Manufacturing Process
It
’
s not a simple process to produce or manufacture an effective
, highly
efficient mineral chelate. Prior to the manufacturing step
, there
 are variants
in mineral chelates and ligand choices to 
be taken
 into consideration prior
to determining which of the 
four manufacturing
 processes to use. Various Mineral Chelate Production Processes
 
1. The most effective is spray-
drying. At a specific time in
the reaction
 process, the formulated product is dried during
spraying
, guaranteeing
 a more viable, potent and effective
product. It requires
 expensive and sophisticated equipment. Precise variations
 in this process are intricately controlled 
and
continuously
 mon
itored. 2. Air-drying a slurry mixture. This technique results in avariable finished
 product, but it is an inexpensive method and
therefore quite
 common. 3. D
ry blending and mixing of the mineral and agent. The
finished product is not chelated or reacted. The mixing process
is crude and fundamental, similar to mixing cement in a drum
mixer. The manufacturer
 advertises that these minerals will be
chelated in 
the person’s
 digestive tract in a natural process. Some mineral processors use a combination of the second and third
methods, resulting in a certain degree of chelation in addition to 
high levels
of inorganic or unreacted minerals. It is difficult for the average consumer to sort through all of 
the options
,
manufacturing processes and claims in order to come to 
a confident
conclusion and make the right decision on a healthy 
and effective
 product
choice. You can start to see that there is much more to “minerals” than 
meets the
eye. It is very understandable why the majority of people think  that the
water-soluble minerals found in water are healthy and  beneficial, not
realizing that these are responsible for many ailments,  maladies, diseases
and human suffering. Only chelated minerals 
can be
 utilized by our bodies. That means it is a mineral that is attached 
by a
 bond at two points by the
ligand, making it “fully reacted 
and bonded. ”  
When it comes to your health and 
well-being
, don
’
t compromise on  quality
and purity for the sake of price. When it comes to minerals, 
do your
homework and investigate the manufacturer
’
s claims 
and production
processes. Regardless of a manufacturer
’
s claims, 
the bottom
 line
remains whether their minerals are “fully reacted” 
and whether
 they can
willingly and easily provide 
indisputable confirmation
 and proof. CHAPTER 13
Carbon Filters: “Cheapest”
Water Treatment. But Are They Effective. This chapter will address the major health issues and maintenance 
of the
popular and trusted 
carbon water filters. This is one of the most common
types of water purification systems used in homes. Although effective for
removing many harmful substances, they have a number of
disadvantages affecting the quality and chemistry of the filtered water,
which I will cover later. But first, there are several major reasons why
carbon water filters are the number one choice for cleaning up tap water
nationwide. Aggressive marketing - Low manufacturing costs - High profits
Carbon filters do remove many chemical and cancer-causing substances
and are relatively inexpensive compared to reverse osmosis, deionization
and distillation. Since there is a very high profit margin, this method of
water purification is preferable. Unfortunately, many of the manufacturers
and/or salespeople are not forthcoming in what a carbon filter can and
cannot do. Instead of mentioning what it can't do, they will amplify and
exaggerate the positive aspects of the filter. As a result, the consumer is
under the false impression that their “filtered water” is now healthy. Carbon filters are not complicated and are easy to install
Most people are looking for simplicity at a great price. It is not a 
secret that
most municipal water supplies are polluted to some degree. However, the
average person is unaware of any details about these pollutants or what is
involved in removing them from water. If they are told that a carbon filter removes 
dangerous 
substances
, does
so more cheaply than any other method, 
and that
 the water will taste and
smell better, that's good enough 
for most
 people. Carbon filters do remove many chemicals and carcinogens
 
But what about the harmful toxins and substances filters they 
do not
remove. Activated carbon filtration systems do not 
remove microbes
,
sodium, nitrates, 
fluoride
, hardness, inorganic 
minerals that
 create kidney
and gall stones, lead and other heavy metals. The activated carbon removes most of the bad tastes and smells
 
Our senses of sight, smell and taste can be easily and 
fatally deceived. In
case you are unaware, most of the 
dangerous chemicals
 and substances
found in tap water are colorless
, odorless
 and tasteless. As a
consequence, most people do not 
get concerned
 as long as their water
taste okay, smells okay, 
and looks
 clear. Most filter systems use replaceable cartridges
 
It is not a matter of how easily a filter can be changed, but 
rather how
 often
to change it. Most contaminants in water 
are measured
 in Part 
per
 Million
(PPM). As these chemicals 
pass through
 the filter they are attracted to
and absorbed by 
the carbon. As a result, they begin to accumulate in
larger 
quantities than
 what are considered to be safe levels according to
the EPA. It is
 usually impossible to know at what point the filter is full 
and
holding
 all the chemicals it can. This means that extremely large quantities of chemicals can 
easily 
be
forced loose by the pressure of the water passing by at 
any moment
 when
the filter is full. This will allow high 
concentrations of
 dangerous PPMs to be
released into your glass. Additional 
Challenges with
 Filters
 
Clogging and Channeling
 
Carbon filters will clog in many places, forcing the water to go around 
the
clog. Undissolved solids usually 
clog up
 the filter. These clogs will 
reduce
the
 normal lifetime of the filter. If 
your water
 has a sediment problem, you
will probably
 have to use 
separate sediment
 pre-filter to keep clogs 
from
ruining
 your carbon water filter. This continues until an unobstructed path through the filter 
is found. This
process is called channeling. Channeling provides 
an unrestricted
 flow for
the water and pollutants to pass through 
the filter
, totally negating the
carbon's ability to retain the pollutants. Unless there was a dramatic
change in the filter's flow, you 
would not
 know there was a serious
problem, nor when to change 
the filter. Rate of Flow and Water Pressure Affect the Filter's Performance
 
A Case in Point: The most ineffective water filter on the market is the small
one that attaches to your faucet spout where you push a button for the
water to flow through it. The main requirement of a carbon filter is to be of a
size proportionate to the volume of water, rate of flow and water pressure
to allow the suspended pollutants to stay in contact long enough for the
carbon to attract and absorb them. That little filter does not contain enough
carbon for this to happen. The water speeds through in a fraction of a
second, giving up nothing to the carbon it passed through. Breeding Ground 
for
 Mold and Bacteria
 
Another disadvantage of a carbon water filter is its susceptibility to mold. The organic substances that are captured by the filter can rot after being
trapped. Therefore, if you leave the carbon water filter unused for
prolonged periods, mold will likely grow inside it. In addition to mold, a filter
can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Harmful Substances
 
Carbon water filters don't remove certain harmful substances from your
water. The filter will do nothing to get rid of harmful nitrates or toxic metals
that contaminate the water. Also, a carbon water filter is incapable of
removing high levels of sodium and fluoride. Ph Value
 
Many people have water that is too acidic. Unfortunately, a carbon water
filter can't change the pH balance of the water. The minerals that cause
acidity in the water dissolve and pass right through the filter. So if you have
acidic water, it will still be acidic after going through the carbon water filter. In conclusion, the volume of carbon needs to be in 
direct 
proportion
 to the
volume of water that it is expected to filter. Carbon filters are best used as
pre-filters and post-filters for 
more reliable
 purification methods such as:   
 

							
Distillation  

							
Deionization  

							
Reverse osmosis
 
Why leave substances in the water that you drink if they are 
not needed
by your body. Take everything out and just drink pure
, clear
, healthy
H
2
O. You easily spend hundreds of dollars every 
year on
 electronics or
other luxuries that are doing nothing for 
your health
 or longevity. So spend
a few bucks on attaining a 
good quality
 product that assures you will drink
clean water every day. Invest in a water distiller. CHAPTER 14
40 Years of Fasting
Fasting is one of the Grim Reaper's best kept secrets. Fasting is the
single most important thing in existence that is guaranteed to result in
premium health and a longer life that will be most likely free of sickness,
disease and cancer. Douglas C. Hoover
 
Disclaimer:
 
I recommend two products in this book, one from 
Liquid Health
and the other from 
Iron-Tek. I found these two products in a search for the
best liquid vitamin and protein. I am adding this after completing this 40 day
fast and a second 21 day fast 13 days later, for a total of 61 days. I took
both products on the 40 day fast and found them to be exceptional. However I have not been paid by either company for this promotion, it is
strictly my own personal endorsement. I recently completed my third 40 day fast with distilled 
water, taking
one ounce (2 tablespoons) of “Complete Multiple” liquid vitamins
and 1-1/2 oz. (3 t
ablespoons) of Iron-Tek Essential Liquid Amino
Complex daily. Fasting has been a lifestyle
 for me over the past 40 years. I went 
on my
first fast at age 25, lasting 19 days on just distilled water, with one to two
fasts every 3 years. These fasts ranged from 21 to 30 days until I reached
55 in 2002 in which I gave 40 days a shot on distilled water alone and
made it to 39 days. Why 39 and not 40. It is a long 
story;
 maybe I'll share
it later. This particular fast was accomplished while working 8-10 hours 
per day
building rock waterfalls and ponds, handling 6 to 12 tons of rock per week. What's more, on the 32
nd
 day with no food, only distilled water, to
demonstrate the energy I felt, I personally moved a 6 ton truck load of rock
from where it had been dumped on plywood in the street to the back yard
of a client in less than an hour, using a large landscaper's hand truck. So
much for all the myths touted by the so-called nutrition experts that have
nothing to share but theory, rumors and urban legends, and they probably
haven't fasted more than one day in their life. If they have at all, it was
more than 
likely a
 juice fast, which means they are getting plenty of
nutrition and their body is still digesting the food components in the juice. “The American Cancer Society
                           estimates that in 2011 about
                           141,210 people will be diagnosed
                           
with colorectal cancer and about
                           
49,380 people will die. ”You’re asking
,
 how is that possible to have that much energy while 
fasting
with nothing but distilled water. The human body is using large amounts of
vital energy digesting food, delivering this food throughout the body and
carrying away waste products for elimination. On the 6
th
 or 7
th
 day of a
water fast, the digestive system has finished with its job and can now rest. In most cases, as a result of fasting for the very first time, all of their
organs associated with digestion finally have a chance to rest. As a consequence, all that vital energy that was used in digesting 
food
24/7 can now be utilized to start repairing the body and eliminating toxins,
stored chemicals and toxic substances, and ridding the colon of impacted
putrefying meat and other waste that has been stuck in its numerous folds
in the colon for even decades. Is it any wonder The American Cancer
Society estimates that in 2011 about 141,210 people will be diagnosed with
colorectal cancer and about 49,380 people wi
ll die of the disease in the
US. In both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third most
commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death. If you choose not to exercise while fasting, I 
recommend that
 
you 
do
 not
take the liquid protein and only take the “
Complete Multiple” liquid
 vitamins
and if you are in relatively good health
, and
 do not have any heart
problems, consume only 
distilled water. I 
have completed
 dozens of 21
and 30 day fasts over 
the past
 40 years and two previous 40 day fast on
only distilled water. Since I had not fasted for four years, I supplemented the distilled 
water
with 1oz. of 
Complete Multiple
 daily to assure that if my body needed repair
it has the tools and nutritional building blocks to accomplish it. If you
happened to skip over the last two pages, I suggest you go back and
check this product out. This is the most complete multi-vitamin in the
world. Preparations f
or a Major Fast 
The 
best way to approach fasting is to first realize it is the 
single healthiest
thing you could do for your long term health and longevity. Fasting is
simply the decision to not eat for a defined extended period of time. At no
time during a 21 to 40 day fast will you ever feel 
hungrier
 
than
 you would
after missing two to three meals. (95% of the key to fasting is “Mind over
Matter” or basic willpower. Before You Start Fasting. 1. Map out a specific length of time on a calendar, taking care 
not to
have any conflicts with special occasions such as holidays
,
birthdays
, out of town guests etc. These can be very good
reasons to
 abandon a fast. Keep a detailed diary to capture your
thoughts and
 experiences throughout the fast.
8 to 10 glasses of pure, clean, and distilled water.
What is the recommended daily water intake?
The text does not explicitly state a relationship between drinking 8-10 glasses of water and weight loss, but it does mention that drinking water can help with weight loss by suppressing hunger and preventing water retention.
What is the relationship between drinking 8-10 glasses of water and weight loss?
The text mentions that carbon filters do not remove certain harmful substances, including inorganic minerals, and can accumulate pollutants and chemicals, which can lead to serious health issues.
What are some of the negative effects of using a carbon water filter?
The text lists the following benefits of fasting: improved mental clarity, rapid and safe weight loss, balanced nervous system, increased energy and sensory perception, and rejuvenation of organs.
What are some benefits of fasting?
The text does not provide specific recommendations for water intake based on body type, but it does emphasize the importance of drinking 3-4 quarts of water daily.
What is the recommended amount of water to drink daily, considering factors such as body type?