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Water: The Shocking Truth That Can Save Your Life

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The fact that this book includes advertising for the publisher's other, completely unrelated products should be a clue that the information is heavily biased. I bought this book, along with a few others on the same subject, because it was highly rated by other reviewers. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed, which compelled me to write a review of my own.

One of the main tenets of this book is that beneficial minerals, like calcium, should be ingested from organic sources like vegetables, not from inorganic sources like non-distilled water. The Braggs suggest that inorganic minerals in our drinking water contribute to hardening of the arteries and a host of other ailments.

This theory, which is stated as a scientific fact, is hardly established within the medical or scientific community. This, and much of the other material presented in the book, is quite controversial, and the Braggs never acknowledge any opposing views, presenting their opinions as gospel.

While I actually agree that distilled water is healthy, there are a few issues that the Braggs never even discuss. One: the possibility of distilled water leaching essential minerals from your body. This is easily addressed, since the amount of mineral loss you can expect is easily compensated for by a healthy diet. Two: the importance of storing distilled water in an "inert" (e.g. glass) container, since distilled water is "aggressive," meaning it tends to leach possible toxins from plastic containers.

These are just two examples of glaring omissions that the uninformed reader might never realize. This book makes a lot of amazing claims. Just remember, if it seems too good to be true, you should be suspicious. If you want to read a good book on water contaminants and water purification, buy "The Drinking Water Book" by Colin Ingram.

I find that this book enlightened me to what really happens to the water we drink, and why we shouldn't be drinking it. Anyone who is concerned about their health and that of their loved ones should read and reread this book. It took me a little over a day to read this wonderful inspirational book. It made me question why chemicals are being put in our water and write to my representatives (congress, president,and vice president) to urge them to mandate laws against putting poisonus matter in our water. I took the info in this book and did some addtional research. The words they say are true. You won't be disappointed. Try these web sites to learn more. http://www.rvi.net/~fluoride/ref01.htm http://www.peg.apc.org/%7Enexus/fluoridebomb.html http://www.who.org

Enjoy!

This book is full of information that is one of the following: plain wrong, stretching the truth (sometimes severely), highly controversial, implications of falsities, but occasionally you may happen upon a basic fact that scientists generally agree about. Those that actually want to look into the issue should seek out double-blind scientific studies, not books with advertisements for the author's products. It is a bit odd that there isn't a single formal reference to a single study anywhere in the book since there is such scientific gospel between the covers. A quote from the book that is typical of all the information inside - "The only scientific way to free the necessary quantities of fissionable Uranium 235, buried in the inert mass of its parent U-238, is to force uranium hexaflouride gas through many acres of porous barriers. The next part of the process gradually concentrates the elements, creating a deadly hazard from radiation. 'Hex' is what they named this vicious stuff." The author decides to mix fact and fiction by giving an impressive-sounding fact, and then adding something completely false. She proclaims that chemists call uranium hexaflouride gas "hex" because of the negative implications of the word (from the German hexe meaning witch). It must have slipped the author's mind that the prefix is not "hex", it is "hexa", a Greek word meaning six, ie hexagon, hexadecimal, etc. The word means that there are six atoms of flourine in one molecule of uranium hexaflouride. If the author did not know that (which I'm sure she did) she should not be writing this book. For the icing on the cake, she implies that flourine is inherently radioactive because it can assist making the atomic bomb. She must not have heard of the H-bomb, made with hydrogen, the same hydrogen that makes up 66% of water. I've only mentioned one instance, but anybody buying this book should only do so for a good joke, this book is full of them. People may be impressed people by scientific jargon, but please realize that there is no mandate that even scientists (much less people trying to sell a product or idea) have to be honest. Honest science is a very good thing, but nearly all the time the only message heard comes from those that have the money to put it forth, and that certainly isn't research facilities. Research before you believe.

The book ought to be called "Flouride, Calcium and Toxic Minerals" or something and not mention water on the front of the book since there are approximately 2-4 pages about water and how it works inside. Water is mentioned repeatedly in conjunction with so-called information about "inorganic minerals" which are blamed, together with but not separately from toxins in our waters, for many health problems; but very little about water on it's own. The Messages in the Water guy, Masaru Emoto, says the most healthy living water has evaporated, precipitated through clean air, filtered through clean earth and percolated back up through mineral rich earth's crust; yet this book claims only distilled water is naturally healthy. My common sense balks at the claim that steam distilled water is 'natural', for a start. This book is more sensational than informative. Not for the serious student of water, IMO. Also reads more like a magazine ad, if that's any consideration.

OMG! This is a most incredible book! The information in this book probably did save my life. I was experiencing pretty severe swelling in my ankles and feet that my doctor was very concerned about. I was told that if the problem didn't get resolved with a low salt diet I would have to go on diuretics. I do not like taking any kind of medication, even aspirin. After reading this book, which dicusses the dangers of drinking tap water, I immediately bought a water distiller. After a few weeks, the swelling in my feet and ankles totally resolved itself. The other benefits of drinking distilled water are also discussed in the book, such as resolving symptoms that seem to be arthritis, which are actually caused by the calcifications produced in your body from drinking inorganic water. I have experienced relief from these symptoms also. Thank You Dr. Bragg for making this information available to us!!! And a special thanks to Patricia Bragg for continuing to carrying on the work of her father!

This is a great classic about the importance of clean water. This book was way ahead of its time. Good for the average person. Though written well over 30 years ago, Paul Bragg already recognized the importance of clean water for everything from digestion to eyesight. However, the jury is out on his claims about distilled water being more important than water with natural minerals. A good easy read.

Doug Setter, Bsc.
Author of Stomach Flattening and One Less Victim: A Prevention Guide

You will never look at water in the same way after reading this book. It has helped change my life, along with all the
Bragg books

More and more bad things are creeping into our water from runoff. Dangerous chemicals have entered many wells. Some bottled water is better than tap water. Distilled is the best of the bottled water. In this book, you will discover what is in the water your family is drinking and where to get a better substitute.

Do not be confused by the low price on this book. Health Science prints in such large quantities, they can afford to keep their prices low. This is a very popular book.

Paul Bragg started the health food movement. His Daughter, the Amazing Patricia Bragg, is accelerating their tradition of promoting the healthy lifestyle. She publishes a number of health-nutrition books and markets her own brand of apple cider vinegar, olive oil and aminos. See her picture on the bottles.

I have known Health Science and Patricia Bragg and have followed her healthy lifestyle program for over 20 years.

As the author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I highly recommend Health Science books to anyone not tired of living. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com.

I cannot over emphasize the value of this book! It presents information that is critical to a healthy lifestyle. One of the most ignored elements, and one which has been responsible for many illnesses, is WATER. This book informs the reader of simple changes that can be made regarding water consumption for major health benefits. I highly recommend adding it to your library so that you can share it with the people in your life you care about. IT COULD SAVE A LIFE!

This Bragg book is a good start for readers just beginning a search for a healthier lifestyle. The reader will have to decide which of the multiple topics included are beneficial to them. I currently tend to favor the belief that distilled water is healthier for us but I have to admit that I'm still in a consideration mode when debating which form of water actually is the best for all of us to consume. By the way, this book is about much more than just water.

The Braggs have been in the health business for many years and refer repeatedly in this book to their "Health Crusades". They have a long history of publications, speaking engagements and endorsements. Their passion is easily observable when reading their perspectives on water, fasting, disease prevention and other topics regarding healthier lifestyle practices.

I walked away convinced that they believe what they are "preaching" as they have used themselves as lifestyle test subjects for their entire lives.They are vegetarians who approach their diet, exercise and overall lifestyle seriously.

This book gives you several claims concerning building your health profile that you may want to consider.

Format is a bit dizzying with all the testimonials, endorsements, proverbs, bible references and probably should be cleaned up for a less distracting read.