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5.0 out of 5 starsDecades long allergies & headaches GONE! Review (with updates):
ByMeon May 28, 2014
My boyfriend, age 47, had horrible allergies for 15 years, and headaches since childhood. Sinusitis, too. Pills, nasal sprays, antibiotics, you name it, he tried it. He had headaches almost every day and ate excedrin migraine tablets like they were going out of style. He regularly went to a specialist for his sinus problems. Nothing helped, and the last bout of antibiotics made him feel horrible. I got this book, and read the first couple chapters to him out loud. I looked him in the eye and said, "Hon, I don't think you have allergies. I don't think you have a headache problem, and I don't think you have sinus problems! I think you're dehydrated." He started the salt and water and has never looked back, no headaches, no sinus problems, no allergies. We rode almost 800 miles on his motorcycle over Memorial day 3 day weekend, it's late May and there was pollen gallore, NOTHING. NO allergies. He can breathe! He smells the air, and he sleeps at night with a clear nose, and NO MORE SNORING. Yep. People can knock Dr. Batman all they want. We're thrilled. And waiting to see what other changes we find in our bodies as the weeks progress. Fantastic. My boyfriend is no longer suffering as he goes about his work day and also can enjoy life more now. THANK YOU DR BATMAN, may you rest in peace.
Review & 5 month later update:
During the whole 5 months we've continued to do the Water Cure, this book worked wonders for us, because we had zero allergies, zero headaches, no more snoring, soft & much more healthy looking skin, supple joints as healthy and limber as in our teens (no more strange feelings in the joints when stretching or doing yoga) no more stiff necks, etc). Digestion is totally optimal. The water cure makes you beautiful, healthy and younger looking too! We love it!
UPDATE JULY 30, 2015 SECOND YEAR DOING "THE WATER CURE":
I'm providing my update, that the seasonal allergies my husband had for years never came back. He was fine all spring and now near summer's end, still fine - never takes any allergy meds at all. No sinus issues. No snoring. He still has no headaches. I never had any hay fever this year. I also got pregnant with our first child and making sure to drink plenty of water has been the best thing I could do, my pregnancy has been delightfully easy, I'm 30 weeks already, and have had none of the common issues women get, no constipation, no heartburn, no back pain, no skin problems, no morning sickness, no itchy skin on my belly, nothing - have felt great all through. While I can't guarantee it was the water, I believe it was.
PS - UPDATE SEPT 26 - I'm now 39 weeks pregnant, at the very tail end of the pregnancy and due any day now. NO problems. I'm 41 and never even had back pain. Nothing, we have enjoyed my easy, comfortable pregnancy! I made sure to drink my quota of water every day. The few times I didn't, due to some extreme circumstance preventing me, I didn't feel as great but a couple of glasses of water revived me. My husband notices that in the rare instance he doesn't drink much water, his head doesn't feel great and in ragweed season, his nose stuffs that day. SO he knows to get back to his water cure and voila! He feels fine again. I give lots of credit to The Water Cure for my blissfully easy pregnancy. I only wish people would believe us when we tell them how wonderful it is. They don't believe us, and they continue to complain about arthritis, and other niggling concerns. We stopped bothering to tell people about it. They believe in arthritis, allergies, etc. They can't believe it could possibly be a lack of water rather than a specific "disease". I get it. It was a lot for us to grasp too. Even after we saw it for ourselves, it was still extraordinary to find that sooo many of the common illnesses and ailments being suffered today are just water deficiencies, and all the crazy pills, treatments and stuff are irrelevant. Many problems can be fixed with a glass of water and a pinch of salt. Who knew?!
Review & 5 month later update:
During the whole 5 months we've continued to do the Water Cure, this book worked wonders for us, because we had zero allergies, zero headaches, no more snoring, soft & much more healthy looking skin, supple joints as healthy and limber as in our teens (no more strange feelings in the joints when stretching or doing yoga) no more stiff necks, etc). Digestion is totally optimal. The water cure makes you beautiful, healthy and younger looking too! We love it!
UPDATE JULY 30, 2015 SECOND YEAR DOING "THE WATER CURE":
I'm providing my update, that the seasonal allergies my husband had for years never came back. He was fine all spring and now near summer's end, still fine - never takes any allergy meds at all. No sinus issues. No snoring. He still has no headaches. I never had any hay fever this year. I also got pregnant with our first child and making sure to drink plenty of water has been the best thing I could do, my pregnancy has been delightfully easy, I'm 30 weeks already, and have had none of the common issues women get, no constipation, no heartburn, no back pain, no skin problems, no morning sickness, no itchy skin on my belly, nothing - have felt great all through. While I can't guarantee it was the water, I believe it was.
PS - UPDATE SEPT 26 - I'm now 39 weeks pregnant, at the very tail end of the pregnancy and due any day now. NO problems. I'm 41 and never even had back pain. Nothing, we have enjoyed my easy, comfortable pregnancy! I made sure to drink my quota of water every day. The few times I didn't, due to some extreme circumstance preventing me, I didn't feel as great but a couple of glasses of water revived me. My husband notices that in the rare instance he doesn't drink much water, his head doesn't feel great and in ragweed season, his nose stuffs that day. SO he knows to get back to his water cure and voila! He feels fine again. I give lots of credit to The Water Cure for my blissfully easy pregnancy. I only wish people would believe us when we tell them how wonderful it is. They don't believe us, and they continue to complain about arthritis, and other niggling concerns. We stopped bothering to tell people about it. They believe in arthritis, allergies, etc. They can't believe it could possibly be a lack of water rather than a specific "disease". I get it. It was a lot for us to grasp too. Even after we saw it for ourselves, it was still extraordinary to find that sooo many of the common illnesses and ailments being suffered today are just water deficiencies, and all the crazy pills, treatments and stuff are irrelevant. Many problems can be fixed with a glass of water and a pinch of salt. Who knew?!
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3.0 out of 5 starsGood information, keep your common sense fore front while reading
ByFarmhouse Ladyon October 30, 2017
Without doubt, there is excellent information here. The author supports his claims reasonably well, well enough to be taken with seriousness. However, water isn't the cure all, as the author all but says. I came away from reading this with a better understanding of how water and salt work in the body and the tremendous good they can and do do. I took off 2 stars for the repetitiveness and the "cure-all" attitude. Not a bad book, and certainly informative, but read with common sense fore front in your mind.
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ByMeon May 28, 2014
My boyfriend, age 47, had horrible allergies for 15 years, and headaches since childhood. Sinusitis, too. Pills, nasal sprays, antibiotics, you name it, he tried it. He had headaches almost every day and ate excedrin migraine tablets like they were going out of style. He regularly went to a specialist for his sinus problems. Nothing helped, and the last bout of antibiotics made him feel horrible. I got this book, and read the first couple chapters to him out loud. I looked him in the eye and said, "Hon, I don't think you have allergies. I don't think you have a headache problem, and I don't think you have sinus problems! I think you're dehydrated." He started the salt and water and has never looked back, no headaches, no sinus problems, no allergies. We rode almost 800 miles on his motorcycle over Memorial day 3 day weekend, it's late May and there was pollen gallore, NOTHING. NO allergies. He can breathe! He smells the air, and he sleeps at night with a clear nose, and NO MORE SNORING. Yep. People can knock Dr. Batman all they want. We're thrilled. And waiting to see what other changes we find in our bodies as the weeks progress. Fantastic. My boyfriend is no longer suffering as he goes about his work day and also can enjoy life more now. THANK YOU DR BATMAN, may you rest in peace.
Review & 5 month later update:
During the whole 5 months we've continued to do the Water Cure, this book worked wonders for us, because we had zero allergies, zero headaches, no more snoring, soft & much more healthy looking skin, supple joints as healthy and limber as in our teens (no more strange feelings in the joints when stretching or doing yoga) no more stiff necks, etc). Digestion is totally optimal. The water cure makes you beautiful, healthy and younger looking too! We love it!
UPDATE JULY 30, 2015 SECOND YEAR DOING "THE WATER CURE":
I'm providing my update, that the seasonal allergies my husband had for years never came back. He was fine all spring and now near summer's end, still fine - never takes any allergy meds at all. No sinus issues. No snoring. He still has no headaches. I never had any hay fever this year. I also got pregnant with our first child and making sure to drink plenty of water has been the best thing I could do, my pregnancy has been delightfully easy, I'm 30 weeks already, and have had none of the common issues women get, no constipation, no heartburn, no back pain, no skin problems, no morning sickness, no itchy skin on my belly, nothing - have felt great all through. While I can't guarantee it was the water, I believe it was.
PS - UPDATE SEPT 26 - I'm now 39 weeks pregnant, at the very tail end of the pregnancy and due any day now. NO problems. I'm 41 and never even had back pain. Nothing, we have enjoyed my easy, comfortable pregnancy! I made sure to drink my quota of water every day. The few times I didn't, due to some extreme circumstance preventing me, I didn't feel as great but a couple of glasses of water revived me. My husband notices that in the rare instance he doesn't drink much water, his head doesn't feel great and in ragweed season, his nose stuffs that day. SO he knows to get back to his water cure and voila! He feels fine again. I give lots of credit to The Water Cure for my blissfully easy pregnancy. I only wish people would believe us when we tell them how wonderful it is. They don't believe us, and they continue to complain about arthritis, and other niggling concerns. We stopped bothering to tell people about it. They believe in arthritis, allergies, etc. They can't believe it could possibly be a lack of water rather than a specific "disease". I get it. It was a lot for us to grasp too. Even after we saw it for ourselves, it was still extraordinary to find that sooo many of the common illnesses and ailments being suffered today are just water deficiencies, and all the crazy pills, treatments and stuff are irrelevant. Many problems can be fixed with a glass of water and a pinch of salt. Who knew?!
Review & 5 month later update:
During the whole 5 months we've continued to do the Water Cure, this book worked wonders for us, because we had zero allergies, zero headaches, no more snoring, soft & much more healthy looking skin, supple joints as healthy and limber as in our teens (no more strange feelings in the joints when stretching or doing yoga) no more stiff necks, etc). Digestion is totally optimal. The water cure makes you beautiful, healthy and younger looking too! We love it!
UPDATE JULY 30, 2015 SECOND YEAR DOING "THE WATER CURE":
I'm providing my update, that the seasonal allergies my husband had for years never came back. He was fine all spring and now near summer's end, still fine - never takes any allergy meds at all. No sinus issues. No snoring. He still has no headaches. I never had any hay fever this year. I also got pregnant with our first child and making sure to drink plenty of water has been the best thing I could do, my pregnancy has been delightfully easy, I'm 30 weeks already, and have had none of the common issues women get, no constipation, no heartburn, no back pain, no skin problems, no morning sickness, no itchy skin on my belly, nothing - have felt great all through. While I can't guarantee it was the water, I believe it was.
PS - UPDATE SEPT 26 - I'm now 39 weeks pregnant, at the very tail end of the pregnancy and due any day now. NO problems. I'm 41 and never even had back pain. Nothing, we have enjoyed my easy, comfortable pregnancy! I made sure to drink my quota of water every day. The few times I didn't, due to some extreme circumstance preventing me, I didn't feel as great but a couple of glasses of water revived me. My husband notices that in the rare instance he doesn't drink much water, his head doesn't feel great and in ragweed season, his nose stuffs that day. SO he knows to get back to his water cure and voila! He feels fine again. I give lots of credit to The Water Cure for my blissfully easy pregnancy. I only wish people would believe us when we tell them how wonderful it is. They don't believe us, and they continue to complain about arthritis, and other niggling concerns. We stopped bothering to tell people about it. They believe in arthritis, allergies, etc. They can't believe it could possibly be a lack of water rather than a specific "disease". I get it. It was a lot for us to grasp too. Even after we saw it for ourselves, it was still extraordinary to find that sooo many of the common illnesses and ailments being suffered today are just water deficiencies, and all the crazy pills, treatments and stuff are irrelevant. Many problems can be fixed with a glass of water and a pinch of salt. Who knew?!
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ByCandace Rushingon June 26, 2013
This book was very interesting-- I couldn't put it down. I had gone to his website many years ago, and started drinking more water after reading the information there. This book is so logical that you have to wonder why mainstream medicine totally ignores one of the most basic and fundamental necessities of life-- water!
One thing I absolutely swear by is water to relieve anxiety! He says that if you are even a little dehydrated, it will cause you to feel anxious. When I feel anxiety coming on, I immediately drink a couple of glasses of water, and pretty soon I notice it's gone. I think that's why road rage goes up in the summer-- dehydration from the heat makes people anxious and crabby. I've also learned that when I'm craving sweets, it usually means that I'm thirsty.
A tip I've learned to help me drink more: every time I take a drink from my water bottle, I count. Instead of mindlessly taking a sip and putting the lid back on, I consciously take 10 glugs (you can start with fewer and work up). I notice that counting makes a big difference in the amount of water I drink each day!
One thing I absolutely swear by is water to relieve anxiety! He says that if you are even a little dehydrated, it will cause you to feel anxious. When I feel anxiety coming on, I immediately drink a couple of glasses of water, and pretty soon I notice it's gone. I think that's why road rage goes up in the summer-- dehydration from the heat makes people anxious and crabby. I've also learned that when I'm craving sweets, it usually means that I'm thirsty.
A tip I've learned to help me drink more: every time I take a drink from my water bottle, I count. Instead of mindlessly taking a sip and putting the lid back on, I consciously take 10 glugs (you can start with fewer and work up). I notice that counting makes a big difference in the amount of water I drink each day!
ByCarolyn Con December 4, 2014
This book makes a lot of sense! I had never considered myself dehydrated, but I recognized many symptoms. When I connected drying eyes and a need for salt and 8 oz. of water. I stopped drinking caffeine and started following Dr. B's protocol. I now carry Celtic sea salt and a measuring 1/8 teaspoon in a small baggie so that I can treat myself immediately. The first improvements are a more moist nose and an improvement in my sense of smell, which has been almost non-existent for years. I had some difficulty figuring out just what amount of salt per 8 ounces of water and the frequency and number of doses my body requires, but Dr. B gives clues to when one needs to back off.
I have no doubt more improvements will follow.
I have no doubt more improvements will follow.
ByGert Bo Thorgersenon June 24, 2017
My reason in calling the book the health bible no. 1 is that it reminds us about the impotence in daily getting enough water (and salt), as we know that (nearly) all existing life is depending on water, and all life originally started in the ocean.
To me this book has shown up to been, and will continue being, an important book for me to recall. Firstly, I always have known that daily we must take 2 liters of water, but wrongly I thought that most of the content in for example coffee and beer was considered as water. Now after reading the book I have rehabilitated my mistake, and totally changed my daily drinking which most of all was coffee.
Secondly, and happily, I in the book see that it through decades have been me and not the doctors and the medical firms, which have been correct, in my arguing for daily taking about more than 1 gram of salt. When 65 years ago I was child, then we learned daily to get at least 2 grams of salt. And since then I always have argued that the only problem in taking much salt would be the result in weighting more, by being heavier as the body then would have to contain more water.
Among other it’s interesting in the book to read about his showing how we as teenagers contain 70% of water in the body, while when being old then it’s only 60%. And then his speculation about if this changing simply is a result of peoples during history having changed the drinking from originally only being water, over to mostly being beer, wine, Coca-Cola, and so on. And in his thinking about how the increase of Alzheimer and cancer has come parallel to decrease in the drinking of pure water.
The book is important in telling how we in the nerves are containing water - and showing this in good drawings – and that many nerve diseases, as pain, and bad functions can be the result of too little water in the body, and thereby in the nerves.
And as he argues, the book is intended to brush aside the professional resistance of the AMA and the NIH against his arguing about the importance in the missing water. Actually it’s awful how we daily from the medical firms, in their advertising, from most doctors, and from FMH, are misinformed about nearly anything concerning our health.
To me this book has shown up to been, and will continue being, an important book for me to recall. Firstly, I always have known that daily we must take 2 liters of water, but wrongly I thought that most of the content in for example coffee and beer was considered as water. Now after reading the book I have rehabilitated my mistake, and totally changed my daily drinking which most of all was coffee.
Secondly, and happily, I in the book see that it through decades have been me and not the doctors and the medical firms, which have been correct, in my arguing for daily taking about more than 1 gram of salt. When 65 years ago I was child, then we learned daily to get at least 2 grams of salt. And since then I always have argued that the only problem in taking much salt would be the result in weighting more, by being heavier as the body then would have to contain more water.
Among other it’s interesting in the book to read about his showing how we as teenagers contain 70% of water in the body, while when being old then it’s only 60%. And then his speculation about if this changing simply is a result of peoples during history having changed the drinking from originally only being water, over to mostly being beer, wine, Coca-Cola, and so on. And in his thinking about how the increase of Alzheimer and cancer has come parallel to decrease in the drinking of pure water.
The book is important in telling how we in the nerves are containing water - and showing this in good drawings – and that many nerve diseases, as pain, and bad functions can be the result of too little water in the body, and thereby in the nerves.
And as he argues, the book is intended to brush aside the professional resistance of the AMA and the NIH against his arguing about the importance in the missing water. Actually it’s awful how we daily from the medical firms, in their advertising, from most doctors, and from FMH, are misinformed about nearly anything concerning our health.
ByJenon June 10, 2016
Must read. We all know we SHOULD drink water, but this book really motivates to make sure you actually drink water. It gives detailed scientific understanding as well as many case studies. It outlines issues such as cholestoral, high blood pressure, joint pain, asthma and more as it relates to dehydration. He says the best thing is to hydrate daily and eventually your body will get back on track. With over 70% of our brains, bodies made of water...I was amazed at this book and recommend it highly.
ByNowYaKnowon August 5, 2017
What an eye-opener! We hear about drinking water every day from every medium to the point of it being unquestionned pop-culture as portable water bottles have, themselves, become big business. Understanding the simplicity of the concepts and truths presented in this book with the genuineness of an admirable doctor clearly driven by the ethics that would make someone a true healer, is a gift of crystal clarity. I am impressed with, grateful for and respectful of the honest and ethically-derived knowledge in this book and of Dr. Batmanghelidj request for the reader to make it known. Of course I give it five stars and recommend to EVERYONE!
ByKindle Customeron June 26, 2018
This is the first 7 days review. I immediately stopped taking all over the counter allergy meds and one prescription for my asthma. Today I was able to prevent an attack by drinking some water and placing sea salt on my tongue. Each day my energy level has improved and I find my cells have adjusted to 14 glasses of water daily along with 1/2 to1 teaspoon sea salt. I no longer have to get up several times a night to pee, last 2 nights only once. My diet was restricted from salt since I was 11 due to a doctor visit..never told why.i also have 4 kidneys all functioning and have never drank much water as I have been advised. I'm absolutely fascinated by the facts shown in this book and have purchased for several members of my family. It is a must read and consuming 14 glasses of water has been easy. Will update in another week, 2 weeks and a month. I expect to become asthma free
I've had this ailment all my life. I'm 73.
UPDATE AFTER 2 WEEKS
Energy is constant. Still have not taken my asthma meds. Have used my rescue inhaler but feel so much better. Breathing is becoming easier and I'm still drinking my 14 glasses every day. Will update in 2 more weeks.
6 weeks
Amazed. Doing more physical activity and use of inhaler is less frequent. I continue to have 14 a day and still working on gradually increasing sea salt from half teaspoon to 1 teaspoon.
I've had this ailment all my life. I'm 73.
UPDATE AFTER 2 WEEKS
Energy is constant. Still have not taken my asthma meds. Have used my rescue inhaler but feel so much better. Breathing is becoming easier and I'm still drinking my 14 glasses every day. Will update in 2 more weeks.
6 weeks
Amazed. Doing more physical activity and use of inhaler is less frequent. I continue to have 14 a day and still working on gradually increasing sea salt from half teaspoon to 1 teaspoon.
Byturtledreameron January 28, 2014
I always knew I should drink water .... but this little book hammers it home (and it has pictures to illustrate the points for those of us who are visual learners). It clearly shows the connection between chronic illness, chronic pain and lack of water. I started increasing my water, especially in the morning. I drink about 32 oz in the morning first thing. I have been doing this for several weeks now. That is when your body is flushing out the toxins.
Changes I noticed after increasing water (I didn't start to notice big changes until about 3-4 days)
My knees don't creak anymore. They sounded CRUNCHY before. If I get an occasional pop, I drink an extra glass of water.
My sinuses don't hurt and I have less congestion. I have reduced my sinus medication.
My skin looks better. Best beauty treatment there is! No amount of skin cream can make up for lack of water.
I can THINK better. This is subjective but I feel sharper, clearer, with better memory.
Dr. B- recommends that you drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces. I actually didn't even increase it quite that much. I am drinking about 64 oz and I should be having 75 oz. Also, I drink caffeinated tea and occasionally coffee. Saying this makes me want to go drink a glass of water!
Changes I noticed after increasing water (I didn't start to notice big changes until about 3-4 days)
My knees don't creak anymore. They sounded CRUNCHY before. If I get an occasional pop, I drink an extra glass of water.
My sinuses don't hurt and I have less congestion. I have reduced my sinus medication.
My skin looks better. Best beauty treatment there is! No amount of skin cream can make up for lack of water.
I can THINK better. This is subjective but I feel sharper, clearer, with better memory.
Dr. B- recommends that you drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces. I actually didn't even increase it quite that much. I am drinking about 64 oz and I should be having 75 oz. Also, I drink caffeinated tea and occasionally coffee. Saying this makes me want to go drink a glass of water!
By67559-009on October 29, 2017
Book is very helpful if you want to know more about how water and histamine are related. You won't find this information anywhere else. For those with high histamine problems, this offers insight into how you can help yourself by drinking more water. I started doing this and am noticing days now where tinnitus is gone or diminished. My eyes are not dry anymore and I have more energy. High histamine can wreck your health, this simple solution along with a low histamine diet can get things back on track in a short period. Because I have just discovered my histamine intolerance to all of my most favorite foods ( avacados, tomatoes, bacon, sausage, steak, shrimp, spinach, etc ) I still have some healing to do but now I have the missing key to what was wrong all along.
5.0 out of 5 starsSince I started reading this book I've been drinking as if my life depends on it and I feel better and sleep more soundly
ByMonique Gregoryon September 28, 2015
This book has opened my eyes to the fact that we truly are dehydrated and my symptoms have reflected that fact. Since I started reading this book I've been drinking as if my life depends on it and I feel better and sleep more soundly.
This book is an absolutely must for everyone and should be kept close at hand for referral purposes as well as curing certain symptoms. I recommend it for all to read and drink, drink, drink as if your life depends on it.
This book is an absolutely must for everyone and should be kept close at hand for referral purposes as well as curing certain symptoms. I recommend it for all to read and drink, drink, drink as if your life depends on it.
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