Water is absolutely vital for life. Maintenance of water volume, pH and electrolyte concentrations within narrow limits is essential for survival. Water continuously moves through cell membranes, from blood to lymph to plasma and through the fascia, transporting nutrients and extracting wastes. About 40% of our body weight is composed of intracellular fluid which is mainly water. Another 20% of body weight is extracellular fluid.
Homeostasis (the efficient balancing of our body’s metabolism) requires that our water intake must equal its elimination via kidneys, liver, skin and respiration. This means that we must ingest a relatively large volume of hydrating fluids during each day in addition to the water we gain from food and cell metabolism. We need between 1.5 and 3 litre of water each day to maintain this balance.
Our water intake depends, to a large extent, on our thirst sensation. This sensation results from an increase in the osmolality of the extracellular fluids and a reduction in plasma volume. Osmoreceptor cells in the hypothalamus detect these changes and initiate activity in neural circuits that give us a sensation of thirst.
We live in a very dehydrating society. Chemicals in our food, air pollution, eating and drinking habits, air conditioning and stress all rob our bodies of vital water. Even the water supplied in most Australian cities is polluted with fluoride and chlorine which both rob us of the benefits of water. These same chemicals also reduce our thirst sensation. In fact, the less we habitually drink, the less we feel thirst – especially if we try to make ourselves feel "better" by nibbling on biscuits or drinking coffee.
For our bodies to operate efficiently, we must both take in adequate quantities of water (at least 6 to 8 glasses daily) and be able to utilise this water effectively. This means that our bodies must be able to transport that water right into our cells to ensure the proper production of chemicals, disposal to waste products and transport of the chemicals produced to where they are needed.
By drinking too little water, we reduce the effectiveness of our physical defenses. Our skin becomes dry, brittle and porous, so allowing intruders (bacteria, etc) to penetrate our first line of defense. Once inside our "fortress", these intruders are faced by a very weakened immune system – weakened by the lack of water. Disease fighting cells are produced less efficiently and are slow to get to where they are needed because our lymph system and fascia transport systems have slowed down.
What The Aquas are designed to do...
The Aqua Hydration Formulas have been developed to improve hydration by increasing both intake and uptake of water, thus improving metabolic function and elimination of wastes. The Aquas consist of four separate formulas specific for males and females, morning and evening. They are composed of homeopathics, Bach Flower Remedies, herbals and, in one case, alpha-tocopheral. These formulas are designed to:
- improve the uptake of water under hypothalamic control
- improve the bioavailabiltiy of water at cellular level
- improve hydration throughout the body
- work with emotional levels which may effect hydration.
Theoretically, there are no contra-indication to using the Aqua formulas at the dosages suggested on the containers. In practice, it is not so simple. I have written of my experience with the Aquas in John’s Story and noted both the positive and negative results. I am now working with many People With Parkinson’s who are using the Aquas and Bowen Therapy as their Parkinson’s disease reversal therapy (Case Studies). The results are excellent, but they are taking only 3 to 5 drops of the Aquas morning and evening – not 7 drops as suggested on the labels. The higher doses of Aqua Hydration Formulas may be useful for athletes or others in good health, but those with Parkinson’s disease are, at least to some degree, debilitated and, therefore, sensitive to the effects of such powerful medicine.
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