Pure Water

1Introduction

In all land and the vast ocean, water cleanses. For one to be in health, water is one of the most valuable cleanser and restorative agent. It forms a major proportion of nature's comfort. Every other organ in the human body needs water. Whether the brain or the eye, whether the bones or the nails, water is essential both for the normal physiological functioning and also for our physical needs.

In our daily living, so many people eat too much of salts, proteins and sugars. Some even engage in too much eating, overeating, and strenuous activities, all of which requires too much water to offset the system from its ill-effects, but are as ignorant of drinking enough waters as they may be of future repercussions. This behavior affects the health and the work production as well.

The human body comprises 60-70% water, with the brain, often referred to as a "soggy computer," being approximately 80% water. Consistent hydration is crucial for bodily functions. While much of this water is recycled internally, a daily intake of at least eight glasses is necessary for replenishment. The body routinely eliminates waste materials, not only from its own metabolic processes but also from constant exposure to germs, viruses, chemicals, and drugs prevalent in modern society. Inadequate cleansing can lead to bodily breakdown.

During his incarceration, he encountered a man suffering from an acute stomach ulcer. Lacking conventional medication, Dr. Batmanghelidj prescribed a glass of water every 20 minutes. Remarkably, after three glasses, the man's pain subsided, and with continued daily water intake, the ulcer never recurred.

This incident initiated 25 months of intensive research for Dr. Batmanghelidj into the effects of water on the human body. He was subsequently released by a judge to continue his studies, metaphorically freed by a glass of water. His research revealed that many disease syndromes, which modern medicine often treats unsuccessfully with drugs and attributes to unknown causes, are, in fact, the body's desperate attempts to cope with life-threatening chronic dehydration.

2The Danger of Dehydration

Flavored drinks, sodas, cow's milk, and juices consumed in childhood frequently transition to tea, coffee, and alcohol in adulthood. This perverts the natural thirst mechanism, leading to misinterpretation of thirst signals as hunger. This misinterpretation is a significant contributor to overeating and obesity.

One of the most beneficial health interventions for individuals and families is to cease consuming all other beverages and consistently drink 2 to 3 liters of pure water daily. This should ideally follow a schedule of drinking half an hour before meals, 2.5 hours after meals, upon rising, and before bed. Individuals with serious pre-existing conditions may require a significantly higher intake to compensate for prolonged dehydration.

It is advisable to increase water intake gradually to allow the body to adapt. When cells are subjected to chronic dehydration and the toxic burden from consuming inadequate water and substituting it with harmful beverages, the body eventually manifests chronic pain and various disease symptoms. The patient is then 'treated' with poisonous drugs that cause more confusion and problems for the body's struggling metabolism.

3Internal Water Applications

Many of the body's cries for water become chronic pain problems. Any kind of chronic pain including migraine headaches and gastric pain, should be treated by several days of increased water intake of at least 2½ liters a day and see if the pain is not relieved. If it is not, then further treatment can be sought, but in most cases it will be gone. This is especially true of severe pain that does not respond to medication. Take for instance the following cases.

4Water Therapy — External Applications

Hygienic Purposes

Cleansing the skin helps remove impurities expelled through pores. "Scrupulous cleanliness is essential to both physical and mental health. Impurities are constantly thrown off from the body through the skin. Its millions of pores are quickly clogged unless kept clean by frequent bathing, and the impurities which should pass off through the skin become an additional burden to the other elimination organs ... It is important also that the clothing be kept clean. The garments worn absorb the waste matter that passes off through the pores; if they are not frequently changed and washed, the impurities will be reabsorbed." — E.G. White, Ministry of Healing, page 276

Benefits of a Cool or Lukewarm Bath

5Hydrotherapy & Healing

Here's an example:

Suppose you have a headache. Two simple steps can quickly alleviate it. First, slowly drink two glasses of warm or room-temperature water. (Avoid ice-cold water or drinks, as they stress the body.) Simultaneously, place your feet in a bucket of very warm water — not hot enough to burn, but comfortably warm. The headache should subside quickly. Why is this so effective? What is happening?

A headache signals two bodily needs. First, there is usually dehydration, so drinking water helps rehydrate the body. Second, headaches are often accompanied by blood congestion in the head and brain. By soaking your feet in hot water, blood is drawn downwards, relieving the congestion.

As you can see, this method helps the body restore balance. This simple therapy can also be used for stuffiness, sinus congestion, chest congestion, and even asthma.

It suggests violence, as if pain is an intruder to be exterminated. No! Pain is the body attempting to alert us to a problem, urging us to understand its cause and what the body needs to resolve it. What are we doing when, instead of assisting the body, we introduce a poisonous drug?

Is a headache caused by a lack of a poisonous chemical? No! Now, the poor body has two problems to contend with! Often, it will stop signaling the original cause of the pain and shift its focus to expelling the poison from the system before severe harm occurs. We then mistakenly think, "Oh, this drug has relieved my pain; this is good, problem solved!" But has it? Absolutely not! Instead, you've harmed your body, and it is now fighting to prevent further damage from the poison. This is akin to a child crying for help, and you hit them or throw mud in their face! Once the body has sufficiently cleared the poison to prevent the most severe damage, what happens? What would our poor child do in our example? They would cry louder, right? So, the body's pain intensifies! "Oh, the painkiller has worn off; I must take more!" And here comes another bucket of mud, and the body returns to battling the poison! Is it any wonder that after a while, the poor body simply gives up the fight?