Water makes up approximately 60% of our body!

Blood plasma is approximately 90% water.

 Our body's water is obtained from the fluids we drink and from the water content of the foods we eat. It is also obtained from the body's internal oxidation reactions. The oxidation process occurs in the combining of hydrogen in the food we eat with the oxygen we breathe.

A "normal" human adult gains about two and one-half quarts of water daily. To maintain bodily balance, one also loses approximately the same amount. This water is gained from food and liquid sources, and also, from oxidative sources. Oxidative water is merely water that is formed by the chemical reaction of hydrogen combining with oxygen within the body.  for more on water..

Folks, The uses of water in the body are so numerous and multi-functional that we can't begin to list them all here!  But, we do know,

Water is the main factor in creating our internal environment.

So, in summary..Since water is so important to the proper functioning of our body, it's crucial that we come to an understanding of when to drink, how much to drink and what kind of water is best fit to drink.

First, we should stress that there are no hard and fast rules as to how much water a person needs. Those people eating of man's natural dietary—raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds—will certainly need less water than a person eating a conventional diet of meats, breads, cooked foods, etc.  However,  Under most circumstances, the foods themselves contain enough water for optimum functioning.  The naturally ripened fruits that we eat typically contain upwards of 80% of the purest distilled water. Such water is ideal for human consumption.

The body will determine its particular water needs and manifest this need as thirst. However, we should readily accommodate our thirst with water of the purest kind.

Some health advocates prescribe that we drink anywhere from three to eight, or even more, glasses of water daily. My suggestion is: Listen to your body! Partake of a diet that is basically water-sufficient in itself. If you find that you need water in addition to the water you get from foods, let your thirst guide you as to how much you should drink.

Now we must consider when to drink. Drink only when really thirsty, and never drink during a meal or directly afterwards. If you must drink near mealtime, it is suggested that you drink at least thirty minutes before eating or two hours after eating. When drinking with meals, we often have the tendency to swallow food that is only partially masticated.  In addition, the water will hinder the process of digestion by diluting the digestive juices.

Fresh raw fruits are our best source of pure water. The plant itself has already done the distilling! There are no intermediate steps needed.

Our body is about 60-70% water; fruits are typically 80-90% water! Vegetables are high in water content, too. If we eat an abundance of fresh raw fruits, including melons in the hot seasons, little or no water for drinking will be needed!

There are no "dry" foods. Sunflower seeds are approximately 5% water. At the other end of the scale, watermelon is around 92% water. It's sweet and delicious, too.   For list of foods and their water content.

When you need water, such as when you're fasting, working in the sun, or if you've deviated from a water-sufficient diet (heaven forbid!) then you need pure distilled water. Distilled water may be purchased commercially. However you should be careful in its purchase and usage. If it has any odor, color or taste, it should not be used.

Since distilled water has a fantastic ability to dissolve metals and minerals, it should only be stored in glass or stainless steel. We suggest you store it in a narrow-necked container so it will have as little contact with the air as possible; also, keep distilled water from air contact by keeping the container closed.

High-quality steam distillers, using stainless steel and glass components, should be used in distilling water.

Your Health Is Your Responsibility. We can't hope to legislate the behavior of everyone around us. Ultimately the choice for what we put into our body is individually ours alone.