Dr. Berg Table of Contents
Key Points
What is Distilled Water?
- Pure H2O without impurities, viruses, bacteria, minerals, or chemicals
- pH of 7 (neutral)
- Called “hungry water” due to its solvent properties
Benefits of Distilled Water:
Pure H2O Without Impurities
- Free from viruses, bacteria, and harmful microorganisms
- No heavy metals or pharmaceutical drug residues
- Absence of volatile organic compounds and other toxic chemicals
Effective Toxin Removal
- Helps remove heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, and lead from the body
- Acts as a potent solvent, assisting in overall detoxification
Improved Joint Health
- Can help remove mineral deposits from joints
- May reduce stiffness and improve flexibility
Cardiovascular Health Benefits
- Assists in removing excess calcium from arteries
- May help reduce the risk of arterial calcification
Kidney and Gallstone Prevention
- May help reduce the risk of kidney and gallstone formation
- Assists in flushing out excess minerals that contribute to stone formation
Enhanced Fasting Benefits
- Supports autophagy and detoxification processes during fasting
- Helps remove toxins released during the fasting period
Control Over Mineral Intake
- Allows you to add back only the minerals your body needs
- Helps avoid excess intake of undesired minerals
Addressing Concerns:
- Mineral depletion is not a significant risk if electrolytes are added
- Allows control over mineral intake
- May increase urination (diuresis)
Distilled Water and Fasting:
- Can be beneficial during fasting periods
- Supports autophagy and detoxification processes
- Helps remove toxins released during fasting
Recommendations:
- Make your own distilled water using a stainless steel unit and glass container
- Add electrolytes to distilled water
- Consume mineral-rich foods
- Consider using a filter or steam distiller instead of drinking tap water
So let’s dive into the details…
Is distilled water healthy?
You know I’ve done a Topic on the negatives of distilled water. Today I’m going to talk about the positive things about distilled water.
There’s a lot of people that are getting amazing results from using distilled water, so I want to share a little bit more on what it is and how you can use it and what it could be good for.
- The previous topic covered the negatives of distilled water
- This topic focuses on positive aspects
- Many people are getting amazing results from distilled water
What is distilled water?
Distilled water is basically pure H2O without any of the impurities, without any viruses, bacteria because those get killed in the heating process.
Also, all the minerals are taken out, all the heavy metals are taken out, all the pharmaceutical drugs medications that are estrogenic are removed, and also the toxic chemical gases are removed as well. They’re called volatile organic compounds,
so you get rid of that and you just have pure water. And it’s called hungry water because it’s like a very potent solvent which I’m going to explain.
You’re basically boiling the water turning it to steam and then funneling it into some container. Like rain and snow are like nature’s distilled water where it becomes evaporated, goes into the clouds and it comes down.
Of course nowadays because of all the pollution in the air and the like plastics in the air, you don’t want to be drinking rain water or snow, but long ago it probably was something really good to drink.
So distilled water has a pH of seven, it’s completely neutral and it has some really interesting benefits. And of course,
the version of distilled water I’m going to recommend is not going to be the one that you would buy at the grocery store in a plastic jug that’s been sitting there for a long time leaching out all the plastics into this distilled water.
I’m going to recommend probably making your own, getting a unit that has stainless steel that then filters it to a glass container. That would be the ideal situation.
- Distilled water is pure H2O without impurities
- Process removes viruses, bacteria, minerals, heavy metals, drugs, and toxic gases
- Called “hungry water” due to its solvent properties
- pH of 7 (neutral)
- Recommendation: Make your own using stainless steel unit and glass container
Distilled water benefits
Toxin Removal
There’s some really interesting benefits. Number one, it can help remove certain toxins like heavy metals like mercury, cadmium, lead.
And nowadays we are swimming in a sea of chemicals hitting us from every different angle and it’s hard to know the influence of these chemicals on our bodies.
So drinking this distilled water gives you a chance to see what you would really feel like without these heavy metals and other toxins that are in your body.
Joint Health
Number two, it can help remove deposits of certain minerals that you don’t want in your joints. Let’s say you have arthritis or stiffness, well distilled water can help break down some of that deposit and remove it from the body.
So a lot of people feel just less stiff, they feel more flexible when they drink distilled water.
Cardiovascular Health
Also removing calcium from your arteries. There are several things you can do to remove calcium from the arteries like vitamin K2, a good chelator like EDTA,
but also you can use distilled water as a chelator to pull out this excess calcium from your arteries. Now as we age, calcium builds up also in other tissues like our eyes, you know I guess cataracts. So that’s another benefit.
Kidney and Gallstone Prevention
Number three, if you’re prone to kidney stones or even gall stones, there is a buildup of calcium and so distilled water would be a really important thing to take if you want to reduce your risk of getting stones in the body.
- Helps remove heavy metals and toxins
- Can reduce mineral deposits in joints, improving flexibility
- Assists in removing excess calcium from arteries and tissues
- May help prevent kidney and gallstones
Is distilled water bad for you?
Now the question that you’re probably going to have is well, I don’t… I’ve heard rumors that if you drink distilled water it’s going to deplete me of all my minerals and it’s going to throw off my electrolytes and probably cause my red blood cells to explode and I might die
Well, that’s not going to happen because what all you need to do is put the minerals that you want or you need back into your body. Just start taking electrolytes with the distilled water.
So that way you can have more of certain minerals and not too much of other minerals. We don’t want a lot of extra calcium in our joints, in our eyes and in our arteries.
So all these minerals or metals that have a hard time getting out of the body can be excreted a bit more with distilled water.
Now one thing you might find when you start drinking this water is it can increase diuresis, so you’re going to urinate a bit more, but just drink more water.
So you can start flushing out things and start cleaning out your body. So just make sure you put the minerals back into your body as well as eating foods that are high in minerals.
- Concerns about mineral depletion are unfounded if electrolytes are added
- Allows control over mineral intake
- May increase urination (diuresis)
- Important to replenish minerals through electrolytes and mineral-rich foods
Can you drink distilled water while fasting?
Now another point I want to bring up is should you be drinking distilled water when you’re fasting and I think it’s actually a really really good idea
because even though it will deplete your electrolytes you can easily put those back in but think about what’s happening when you’re fasting. You are going through autophagy,
you are cleaning up old dead cells, you’re cleansing and you’re detoxifying and your body is generating a lot of antioxidants when you’re fasting.
So a lot of good things are happening and if you add the distilled water to this you can at the same time assist in removing a lot of these toxins that are coming out from the body but again just make sure you put those minerals back in.
- Distilled water can be beneficial during fasting
- Supports autophagy and detoxification processes
- Helps remove toxins released during fasting
- Remember to replenish minerals
Find out how much water to drink!
Now there’s a lot of people that actually drink their tap water. There’s city water and others will get a filter and that’s all great but what you have to realize is that yes it’s true that there might be low bacterial counts in the tap water,
the city water that you drink, but that’s because they’re adding a lot of additional chemicals to sterilize or kill these microbes.
So even though it might be free of microbes it might be very high in these chemicals that are going to affect you and these chemicals are estrogenic, they have effects on your skin, your brain, in fact the entire body.
I mean there’s some pretty disgusting things in tap water that they found like toilet paper particles, tampon particles, I mean it’s pretty disgusting.
So at the very least get a filter and you may want to consider getting a good steam distiller.
- Tap water may have low bacterial counts but high chemical content
- Chemicals in tap water can be estrogenic and affect various body systems
- Consider using a filter or steam distiller
Summary
Distilled water is basically pure H2O without any impurities, toxins, or minerals. The pH of distilled water is completely neutral, and it has some interesting benefits. If you want to start drinking distilled water, it would be best to make your own.
Health benefits of distilled water:
- It can help remove certain toxins
- It can help remove deposits of certain minerals from your joints, arteries, and other tissues
- It can help reduce the risk of kidney stones or gallstones
If you drink distilled water, it’s important to put the minerals that you need back into your body. You could do this by taking electrolytes with your distilled water. It’s also crucial to consume foods that are high in minerals.
Drinking distilled water while fasting is a great idea because it can help remove toxins from your body. Just be sure to have plenty of electrolytes.
FAQ
Is there a reason to drink distilled water?
Yes, there are several reasons to consider drinking distilled water:
- It’s free from contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, and harmful chemicals
- It can help remove toxins and heavy metals from the body
- It may assist in preventing kidney and gallstones
- It allows for better control over mineral intake
- It can be beneficial during fasting periods for enhanced detoxification
Why do fighters drink distilled water?
Fighters often drink distilled water for several reasons:
- It helps maintain precise weight control, crucial for meeting weight class requirements
- It assists in flushing out toxins, potentially improving recovery and performance
- It reduces the risk of waterborne illnesses, especially when traveling
- It allows fighters to control their exact mineral intake, which can be important for hydration strategies
Why do some people prefer drinking distilled water?
People may prefer distilled water for various reasons:
- Concerns about tap water quality or contamination
- Desire for a “blank slate” to add specific minerals or electrolytes
- Belief in its detoxifying properties
- To avoid fluoride and other additives in municipal water supplies
- For use in medical devices or specific health regimens
Is distilled water good for the kidneys?
Distilled water can be beneficial for kidney health:
- It may help prevent kidney stone formation by reducing mineral buildup
- It can assist in flushing out toxins from the kidneys
- It puts less strain on the kidneys as they don’t need to filter out additional contaminants
- However, it’s important to maintain proper mineral balance, as the kidneys also rely on certain minerals for proper function
Why distilled water is not suitable for drinking
Some argue that distilled water isn’t ideal for drinking long-term:
- It lacks naturally occurring minerals that contribute to health
- It may lead to mineral deficiencies if it’s the only water source and diet isn’t balanced
- Its slightly acidic nature could potentially leach minerals from the body (though this is debated)
- It doesn’t provide the trace minerals found in natural water sources
Can distilled water kill you
No, distilled water cannot kill you under normal circumstances:
- It’s simply pure H2O and is safe to drink
- However, drinking excessive amounts of any water can lead to water intoxication
- Long-term exclusive use without mineral supplementation could potentially lead to deficiencies
- Claims of its danger are often exaggerated or based on misconceptions
What is distilled water used for
Distilled water has various uses beyond drinking:
- In medical settings for sterilization and in medical devices
- In laboratories for experiments requiring pure water
- In automotive cooling systems and lead-acid batteries
- For ironing clothes to prevent mineral buildup
- In aquariums to control water chemistry precisely
- In the production of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Can you drink distilled water everyday
Yes, you can drink distilled water every day, but consider:
- Ensure you’re getting necessary minerals from your diet or supplements
- Some experts recommend adding electrolytes to distilled water
- Vary your water sources if possible for a balanced approach
- Pay attention to your body’s response and consult a healthcare provider if concerned
Drinking distilled water side effects
Potential side effects of drinking distilled water include:
- Possible mineral imbalances if it’s the sole water source long-term
- Slightly increased urination due to its lack of electrolytes
- Potential for dental issues if fluoride intake is not maintained through other sources
- A flat or bland taste compared to mineral-rich water
Does distilled water dehydrate you
Distilled water does not directly dehydrate you:
- It’s still water and contributes to hydration
- However, its lack of electrolytes means it may not hydrate as effectively as mineral-rich water
- Adding electrolytes can improve its hydrating properties
- In extreme cases, excessive consumption without proper mineral intake could theoretically lead to electrolyte imbalances
Two uses of distilled water
Two common uses of distilled water are:
- Medical applications: Used in sterilization processes and medical devices like CPAP machines
- Automotive: Used in car batteries and cooling systems to prevent mineral buildup
Can we drink distilled water used for batteries
It’s not recommended to drink distilled water intended for batteries:
- While pure distilled water is safe, water sold for batteries may not be food-grade
- It could contain impurities or be stored in non-food-safe containers
- There’s a risk of contamination from handling and storage practices
- It’s best to use distilled water specifically sold for human consumption
