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FAQ OF ALL PRODUCTS
1. Chlorella & Spirulina
WHAT IS CHLORELLA?
Chlorella is a green single-celled algae cultivated in fresh water ponds. It has a grass-like smell because of the high amounts of chlorophyll in it, the highest concentration of any plant in the world. It has existed on the planet for billions of years and was one of the first foods to appear. Fossils of Chlorella have been found dating back 3 billion years. Chlorella is one of the healthiest, most potent foods in existence. In addition to being a perfect food for humans, lower grades of Chlorella are fed to livestock all over the world.
IS NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA TESTED FOR RADIATION?
Yes, Please contact us for a copy of our latest radiation report.
WHAT IS SPIRULINA BEST USED FOR?
Spirulina is also a great source of is an extremely high energy food, great before a workout. It also is excellent for the treatment of arthritis. It is in a class of algae called cyanobacteria.
IS NATUREBUILT NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
We offer certified Organic and conventional chlorella.
HOW IS NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA GROWN?
NatureBuilt Chlorella is carefully cultivated in huge fresh water ponds. The water it is grown in is ozonated then filtered for purity. NatureBuilt Chlorella quadruples approximately every 24 hours, which is a sign of its genetic purity and miraculous abilities to heal our bodies. For instance, NatureBuilt Chlorella causes the friendly bacteria in the human stomach (Lactobacilli) to multiple at four times the rate of normal.
HOW IS THE OUTER SHELL OF THE NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA CELL BROKEN OPENED?
If the cell wall of the NatureBuilt Chlorella is not broken open, the nutrients in NatureBuilt Chlorella are not accessible. The Dyno®-Mill method of opening Chlorella’s cell wall completely crushes the wall and micronizes its nutrients so the body can absorb its nutrients. The Dyno®-Mill process uses thousands of very small glass beads (2 mm in diameter) such as those pictured here that are placed in a drum with the Chlorella and spun together for several minutes. It is an effective way to open the Chlorella cell wall. This milling process, which can be compared to milling wheat into flour, pulverizes the Chlorella cell rather than just gently cracking it open.
The state-of-the-art Pressure-Release® method used by one of our manufacturers is an entirely new approach to opening Chlorella’s cell wall. As the Chlorella cells pass through the specially designed Pressure-Release® chamber they rupture, or crack open, due to the sudden and extreme changes in pressure.
Both methods are effective. Opinions vary on which method is nutritionally better, DynoMill or Pressure Release. The best thing to do is try both kinds of chlorella and see if you like one more than the other.
HOW IS NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA DIFFERENT FROM YOUR COMPETITORS' CHLORELLA?
Some of the best Chlorella in the world comes from Taiwan. We sell chlorella produced by the Taiwan Chlorella Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest and oldest Chlorella producer. Fermented Chlorella is Chlorella grown in tanks. It comes primarily from Korea, although it is being to cultivated in tanks in other countries as well. It is inexpensive but it never sees the light of day. Natural sunlight is critical for growing Chlorella since it helps produce the chlorophyll in Chlorella. The taste of this Chlorella is unlike Chlorella that is grown outside in sunlight under natural conditions. Much of the chlorella sold in the US and used as food ingredients comes from China which is known for often having high heavy metal and other forms of contamination. Dr. Bob prides himself on selling what he considers to be the World’s Best Chlorella from Taiwan.
WHEN WAS IT DISCOVERED?
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa was identified around the end of the 19th century. The Japanese began studying it more closely in the 1940's and are responsible for much of Chlorella's popularity today. The Japanese take more Chlorella per capita than Americans take vitamin C, America's most popular Vitamin. However, Chlorella is many times more powerful of a whole-food than any other multivitamin or supplement on the market.
WHY HAVEN'T I HEARD ABOUT IT BEFORE?
While NatureBuilt Chlorella is very popular in Japan and throughout Asia, it has only recently gained notoriety in the West. It has not become a popularized fad such as Melatonin, MSM, St. John's Wort and other herbs that explode on the market then disappear quickly when interest is lost in them. NatureBuilt Chlorella is slowly becoming more widely known as its astounding and profound health benefits are revealed through scientific study and word of mouth. Because of its incredible nutritive properties, when NatureBuilt Chlorella finally does become a household name, its stay with us will be permanent, not temporary like so many of the herbs and hormones that have made it onto the cover of popular news magazines.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA?
Besides the fact that it is a perfect food which provides the body with nearly all its nutritional needs, it is a powerful Immune System Builder, extremely Detoxifying and excellent for Digestion.
HOW MUCH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HAS BEEN DONE ON NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA?
Chlorella is one of the MOST scientifically researched foods in human history, as is Spirulina, which NASA has determined will be one of the first foods grown on the space station when it is completed. The research done on both of these has come from all over the world by scientists at universities, private industries and Chlorella manufacturers themselves. Not a single negative aspect of NatureBuilt Chlorella has ever been cited as far as human health is concerned.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I TAKE PER DAY?
3 - 4 grams or 12 - 20 tablets, per day is a good maintenance dosage of Chlorella for a person to take. With this amount, you will not notice dramatic changes, and your body will get many of the nutrients it must have to function properly such amino acids (protein), vital minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates and enzymes. However, a person taking 5-7 grams per day is quite common and at this level you will notice significant changes in digestion, energy and overall health. At higher dosages such as 10-12 grams per day, a person could stop eating meat and feel confident that they were getting an adequate amount of protein and other necessary nutrients that meat provides.
WHAT RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT WHEN I BEGIN TAKING NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA?
The first thing is better digestion, especially if you have bad breath or constipation. Both of these are readily handled by taking small doses of NatureBuilt Chlorella. However, many of the benefits of NatureBuilt Chlorella are subtle and not easily determined by how a person feels. For instance, NatureBuilt Chlorella has been demonstrated to remove heavy metals and other synthetics from the body by actually binding with them so they may be pulled from the bloodstream. However, this result can only be measured if the level of heavy metals in the bloodstream is known before and after a person starts taking NatureBuilt Chlorella. It takes approximately 3 – 6 months for heavy metals to begin to be removed from the blood depending on the amount of Chlorella that is being taken. If it has been determined that a person does have heavy metals in their body, they should begin by taking 15 – 20 grams per day depending on the level of heavy metals that are present.
WHAT TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT SHOULD I TAKE IT?
NatureBuilt Chlorella can be taken at any time of the day. It can be taken all at once or it can be taken in small dosages throughout the day, which is preferable. It is best taken 20 – 30 minutes before mealtime so it can help with digestion and intake of nutrients. Morning is also a good time to take NatureBuilt Chlorella, but never just before or after drinking coffee or soft drinks since caffeine is extremely detrimental to the digestive process.
WHY SHOULD I TAKE IT AROUND MEALTIME?
NatureBuilt Chlorella causes the bacteria in our stomachs, the Lactobacilli, to multiply at 4 times the rate of normal. This helps provide very good digestion and more importantly, better assimilation of nutrients.
HOW MUCH SHOULD A PERSON TAKE IF THEY ARE SICK?
This will depend on what they are sick with and how sick they are. A dosage of 10-20 grams a day is recommended for someone who is sick, especially with a chronic disease. It is also recommended that people who are sick take Spirulina in addition to NatureBuilt Chlorella in order to reap the full benefits of both these powerful, healing nutraceuticals.
WHAT IS A NUTRICEUTICAL?
It is a food that provides the body with the proper nutrition so it can heal itself. The self-healing capabilities of the human body are astounding, however, we often do not given it the proper amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates that it needs. Here is a Complete Nutritional Analysis of NatureBuilt Chlorella.
CAN I TAKE TOO MUCH NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA?
It is best to think of Chlorella as a food because that is exactly what it is: one of the purest, most potent foods on earth. A person cannot take too much Chlorella because it is naturally detoxifying. Therefore the fear of Chlorella accumulating and becoming toxic to the body is not present. However, there is a "comfort level" with every person where he or she knows how much Chlorella to take per day. In general, that level will be about 5-8 grams per day.
HAS NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA BEEN PASTEURIZED OR FREEZE-DRIED?
No. If it had it would no longer contain any enzymes, one of the most powerful and important aspects of NatureBuilt Chlorella and Spirulina. Any food that has been cooked, processed, pasteurized or freeze-dried has lost its enzymes, which are of vital importance to good health regardless of our age.
CAN NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA BE USED TOPICALLY?
Yes. NatureBuilt Chlorella can be powdered (if it is not already) and mixed with water into a paste and applied over a cut, scrape, rash or serious wound to help effectively heal it. It is the Chlorella Growth Factor in the Chlorella that makes it such an effective healer of human tissue. After consuming NatureBuilt Chlorella for approximately one year (at levels of 5-7 grams per day) a person will notice significant healing improvement of cuts, scrapes, and wounds without the need to apply it topically.
CAN NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN?
Absolutely. Chlorella is one of the safest foods in the world. It can be given to the whole family. It has absolutely no side effects of any kind. In fact, Chlorella has been shown to promote rapid growth in children, as well as build them superior immune systems. In studies with identical twins, the one given the NatureBuilt Chlorella grew much faster, much healthier and had much fewer instances of colds, flu, etc. than the twin who was not given Chlorella. Chlorella is one of the safest foods in the world.
WHAT NUTRIENTS ARE IN NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA?
Amino acids (protein), enzymes (including pepsin for digestion), vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. One could easily live on nothing else. Along with Spirulina, it is one of the world's most perfect and powerful foods.
HOW MUCH PROTEIN DOES IT HAVE?
60% of NatureBuilt Chlorella is protein, which is in the form of amino acids. NatureBuilt Chlorella contains 18 of 22 known amino acids and is considered a complete protein, meaning that it has the essential 8 amino acids. It is a far superior protein source to others such as meat, fish and eggs because these are secondary protein, meaning that the amino acids have already been formed into protein to become the flesh of an egg or another animal. When we eat a food such as meat, our bodies must first break down the protein into amino acids then reform them into the proteins that our body needs. This is inefficient and not nearly as effective as simply taking pure amino acids to begin with.
The human body wants to form long complex chains of amino acids into the tens of thousands of different protein structures the body needs to perform functions all over the body. However, if one amino acid is missing, then an incomplete protein will form that will not function as effectively as a complete protein. There is no other natural source of protein available that provides such a complete and balanced array of amino acids than Chlorella and Spirulina.
WILL NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA GIVE ME ENERGY?
Yes. As the body begins to get these pure nutrients that it must have to function properly, increased vitality and energy will certainly follow. Spirulina is also a very potent source of energy. A gram or two of NatureBuilt Chlorella or Spirulina in the morning will provide the body with lots of energy. However, unlike sugar, caffeine or other "energy pick-me-ups", NatureBuilt Chlorella and Spirulina do not lift you up then let you down soon after because they are not drugs of any sort. They are pure nutrients. They last much longer and since they are pure nutrients, there is never a let-me-down or "low feeling" afterward. This is also true of Ionized Water.
SHOULD A PERSON KEEP TAKING VITAMINS ONCE THEY START TAKING NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA?
It would not hurt to keep taking multivitamins with NatureBuilt Chlorella, but in our opinion multivitamins are not needed. NatureBuilt Chlorella and Spirulina contain a wide array of vital vitamins, minerals and enzymes and yet are much more economical than most vitamins.
ISN'T NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA JUST ANOTHER FORM OF VITAMINS?
No. NatureBuilt Chlorella is a whole-food, very much unlike most commercial vitamins. While it contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, NatureBuilt Chlorella is superior to vitamin supplements in many ways, one being that it is natural and the vitamins and minerals in NatureBuilt Chlorella are bio-chelated, which means they are naturally wrapped in amino acids so the body will more readily take them in. Vitamins are nothing more than an amalgam of concentrates and extracts that have been artificially stitched together because on paper they look like they should provide balanced nutrition. A whole food such as NatureBuilt Chlorella provides the body with a stunning amount of nutrients that are naturally balanced and can NEVER accumulate in the body and become toxic and therefore are far superior to any man-made nutritional formula.
WHAT IS THE NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA GROWTH FACTOR (CGF)?
A growth factor in health and nutrition refers to a substance that builds the immune system. Chlorella has the ability to quadruple in quantity every 20 hours, which no other plant on Earth can do. It is programmed into its DNA to do so and it is the Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF) that is responsible for this ability. CGF works synergistically and is far more than just the sum of its individual parts. CGF is the healthiest substance known because it is the most powerful component of the most potent food in the world, comprising approximately 3% of the Chlorella cell. CGF is 100% water soluble, which makes it bio-available or easily absorbed by the body.
CGF is made up of many valuable nutritional substances, some of which are not found in any other foods. They are amino acids, amino peptides, water-soluble proteins, binding proteins, glycoprotein, the vitamin B-complex and other vitamins, minerals, glutathione resembling substances, RNA/DNA, immune polysaccharides, phytohormones, natural growth factors.
HOW DOES NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA DETOXIFY THE BODY?
The fiber in Chlorella is famous for removing heavy metals and other synthetic toxins from the body. One of the absorbing substances in Chlorella fiber is sporopollenin, a naturally occurring carotene-like polymer that is extremely resistant to degradation. Chlorella’s cell wall is comprised of 3 layers. The middle layer contains the thickest cellulose microfibrils. The outer layer is extremely resistant to tearing or breakage. The characteristics of this fiber are unique to Chlorella and why it is so important that we consistently have Chlorella in our diet because it is not found in any other food source. Even dead Chlorella has the ability to soak up toxins after it has bonded with them.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT KINDS WE OFFER?
The main difference between the 3 types of chlorella is the way the cell wall has been opened. The Dyno-Mill refers to the technology used to open the cell wall. It is an older technology that uses multiple glass beads to pulverize the cell wall. The other two types of chlorella use a pressure differential method where nothing comes in contact with the chlorella itself. The other difference is the certifications. They are all grown organically but the only one that states it is certified is the USDA Certified Organic.
WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
All of our chlorella is manufactured in Taiwan. Most of our Spirulina is manufactured in Taiwan except for the 500mg USDA Certified Organic Spirulina tablets.
HOW CAN YOU TRUST THE QUALITY?
We receive a certificate of analysis with every batch. They are tested for heavy metals and radiation also.
HOW MUCH DO I TAKE?
A maintenance dose is 12-20 tablets per day. If you are using it for your primary source of Protein we suggest 40-60 tablets a day. You can adjust your dosage as you see fit, since Chlorella and Spirulina are whole foods you can’t take too much.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPIRULINA AND CHLORELLA?
Spirulina is a nitrogen-based blue-green algae and Chlorella is a green algae. Chlorella gets its name from the high amount of chlorophyll in it, up to 10 times that of Spirulina, which is itself quite high in chlorophyll. Spirulina is an extremely high energy food, great before a workout. It also is excellent for the treatment of arthritis. It is in a class of algae called cyanobacteria.
WHICH IS BETTER, POWDER OR TABLETS?
It is personal preference. We can assure you that our tablets are pure without the use of binders or fillers.
DOES IT NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?
No, it is not necessary to refrigerate the chlorella or Spirulina.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST ONCE OPENED? UNOPENED?
Once opened it can last about a year without losing any nutritional value. Unopened it can be stored for 8-10 years without losing any nutritional value. Chlorella never spoils as other foods may it will just lose potency. We promote the chlorella and Spirulina as survival foods due to the long shelf life.
CAN A PERSON EAT ANY STRAIN OF ALGAE AND GET SOME NUTRITION OR IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT NATUREBUILT CHLORELLA?
WHY ARE ENZYMES SO IMPORTANT TO GOOD HEALTH?
As we get older, our bodies eventually lose the ability to manufacture enzymes and we need thousands of different enzymes for our bodies to function properly! Of all the things missing from our diet, enzymes are at the top of the list because of our tendency to eat only cooked, pasteurized, processed or preserved foods. The only place to get enzymes is from fresh fruit and vegetables, foods such as NatureBuilt Chlorella and Spirulina. The intake of nutrients is hindered greatly as we age because of this depletion of digestive enzymes and the lack of Hydrochloric Acid in our stomachs which breaks down the food we eat so the nutrients may be assimilated by the body. This chronic lack of nutrients in the body over many years along with the buildup of toxins in the body and brain is one of the major factors relating to the health problems that all of us, especially the elderly, face today. For instance, autopsies of some people have all been found to have high levels of aluminum in the brain. Toxins are replete throughout our environment, in the air we breathe and the food we eat. They are simply a part of nature that we cannot avoid. By taking NatureBuilt Chlorella and Spirulina, we help eliminate these problems because of the nutrition and enzymes they provide and powerful detoxification properties they possess.
2. Herbal Extracts
WHICH ONE IS THE BEST FOR ME?
It depends on what your health needs are. Herbs are concentrated in one or more chemical compound, each that have profound health benefits of different kinds. And since there are innumerable plants, there are innumerable kinds of benefits to our health.
WHY ARE THEY SO EXPENSIVE?
These are extracts so they are extremely concentrated.
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF TAKING IT WITH CHLORELLA OR SPIRULINA?
Herbs are best taken with complete foods such as Spirulina and/or Chlorella that have protein, carbohydrates and fats in them. This allows these powerful herbs to be mollified as they enter the bloodstream.
CAN I TAKE TOO MUCH?
Since it is a whole food and not an extract, it is not possible to overdose on Chlorella or Spirulina.
3. Water Ionizers & Ionized Water
WHAT IS IONIZED WATER?
Ionized Water is a Powerful Antioxidant that has two antioxidant qualities. It is Alkaline and also has small water molecule clusters that are extremely hydrating and detoxifying for the body. There is Alkaline Ionized Water and Acid Ionized Water.
WHAT DOES IONIZE MEAN?
A process that results in the gain or loss of electrons from an atom. To convert totally or partially into ions.
WHY SHOULD I DRINK IONIZED WATER?
There are three main benefits to Ionized Water. First and foremost, it is a powerful antioxidant. People spend hundreds of dollars a month purchasing antioxidants because they are anti-diseases, anti-aging, anti-cancer, which they accomplish through neutralizing free radicals. Free Radical damage causes us to age and causes disease. Since Ionized Water is a liquid antioxidant, it is easily absorbed into the body which makes it much more effective and a powerful antioxidant. Once the Ionized Antioxidant in the form of Hydroxyl Ions (oxygen molecule with an extra electron) donates its extra electrons to free radicals (oxygen molecule that is missing one electron) you are left with lots of oxygen. Ionized Water gives you Energy by providing your body with lots of oxygen! This is one of the most incredible aspects of Ionized Water! Secondly, Ionized Water Balances body pH because it is very alkaline. Our diet is often extremely acidic. Soft drinks, fast foods & processed foods deposit acid waste in our bodies that builds up over time and creates an ideal environment for diseases of all kinds to thrive. Look at any cancer patient for instance and their bodies are invariably acidic to some degree. This is, of course, true even with children. Chronic soft drink consumers such as children put themselves in grave danger by allowing their bodies to build up acid waste. Many end up with serious diseases at a very young age. Maintaining an alkaline pH (6.9-7.2) helps us to maintain an environment in our bodies that is NOT conducive to disease. It may take years depending on how acidic your body is, but Ionized Water, because of its alkaline properties, will flush acid waste from our bodies. Ionized Water is meant to work as a preventative measure, however if you are ill with any disease it always helps to stay Alkaline. Spirulina and Chlorella are also good for this. Thirdly, Ionized Water has a different molecular cluster size. It contains only five to six water molecules instead of the ten to thirteen that conventional water molecule clusters have. It has changed from an irregular shape that is 10-13 molecule to a hexagonal regular shape that is half the size. This smaller or "reduced" water is much more hydrating than conventional water. There are two consequences of this. First, Ionized Water is much more hydrating than conventional water and, second, it is extremely detoxifying. The detoxification properties of Ionized Water are powerful and astounding. They simply cannot be ignored. A Water Ionizer has different levels of intensity because the average person cannot start out drinking strongly ionized Water. This is particularly true of the elderly, who need to start out at the lowest level and work their way up slowly. People who have spent a lifetime building up acid waste in their bodies will suffer headaches and diarrhea if they drink too much too soon.
HOW IS ALKALINE IONIZED WATER AN ANTIOXIDANT?
Ionized Water has two antioxidant qualities, its negative charge (measured in millivolts) and the presence of hydroxyl ions. Alkaline Ionized Water has a negative ORP, therefore it offsets the positive ORP of our oxidizing, aging body. Thus, we counteract the aging process by consuming negatively charged substances, which dampen the positive ORP of our oxidizing body.
HOW DOES ALKALINE IONIZED WATER REJUVENATE THE BODY?
Consuming fresh Ionized Water puts an electrical charge into the body the same way that raw fruits and vegetables do. Raw foods have this charge because they are full of enzymes, electrons and electrical activity, which is facilitated by the mineral content of the plants the same way it is for us.
WHAT IS ORP STAND FOR?
Oxidation Reduction Potential, which is the ability or potential of any substance to reduce the oxidation of another substance which would be considered an antioxidant. The tendency of chemical substances to acquire electrons from other substances. Also known as redox potential.
WHY IS THE ORP SO IMPORTANT?
The Most Important Term in Health. ORP is the single most important term we need to become familiar with if we want to understand human health. A person’s ORP level, although quite difficult to determine reliably, would instantly reveal whether they are in a state of health or disease. ORP is another way to measure the body’s vibration. Everything in the universe vibrates. When we are healthy we vibrate within a certain frequency range. If we are sick, we will vibrate at a completely different frequency range, one that reflects our state of unhealthiness or disease.
HOW MUCH ALKALINE IONIZED WATER SHOULD I DRINK EACH DAY?
We must drink half our body weight in ounces minimum each day. 4 – 8 Liters. Never drink more than one liter of water per hour. Never drink water around mealtime since is dilutes the digestive process.
WHY SHOULD WE DRINK THIS AMOUNT OF WATER EACH DAY?
It is quite difficult for the human body to get water from any other source other than water itself, yet so many of us, including certified nutritionists and dietitians, believe that simply because a substance contains liquid it will provide the body with water. Nothing could be further from the truth.
HOW IS IT PRODUCED?
Alkaline Ionized Water is by far the most superior drinking water available. Ionized Water is electronically enhanced water created through electrolysis. It is produced by running normal tap water over negative (cathode) and positive (anode) electrodes, which ionizes the minerals in the water creating positive (hydrogen) and negative (hydroxyl) ions.
WHAT IS IONIZATION?
To Ionize means to gain or lose an electron. Essentially, the ionization process robs an electron from one molecule and donates, or transfers, it to another molecule. In the case of Ionized Water, an electron is grabbed from one oxygen molecule and donated to another oxygen molecule. This becomes a hydroxyl ion, which is a molecule that carries an extra electron (OH-). Although they are transitory, molecules with this charge produced by the presence of an electron are more easily absorbed by the body.
IS ALL THE WATER ALKALINE?
No. Membranes in the electrode chamber separate the hydrogen and hydroxyl ions, thus creating alkaline and acidic water. These two waters are always produced simultaneously during the ionizing process, 70% Alkaline Ionized Water and 30% Acid Ionized Water. Therefore, producing one gallon of Ionized Water yields approximately 0.7 gallons of Alkaline Water and 0.3 gallons of Acid Water. The alkaline water is an antioxidant, the acid water is for external use only.
HOW IS ACID IONIZED WATER PRODUCED?
The other water produced during the ionization process contains molecules that have been robbed of an electron. These are known as hydrogen ions (H+) and they are what make the water acidic, resulting in a low pH.
IS PURIFIED WATER THE SAME AS IONIZED WATER?
No. They are exactly the opposite of one another. Purified water is produced by removing all minerals from water through the mechanical processes of reverse osmosis, de-ionization or distillation. It is a pure chemical substance, H2O. This water should not be consumed.
WHY IS PURIFIED WATER SO BAD FOR OUR HEALTH?
Purified water has had all the minerals removed from it, which is a substance that cannot be found in nature. When we drink purified water, we are consuming a pure chemical substance, H2O. Pure chemical substances of any kind are not found in nature collected together, but instead are always mixed with other substances. Because of its extreme purity, purified water absorbs carbon dioxide from the air, which makes it acidic and even more aggressive at dissolving the alkaline substances it comes in contact with. The pH of purified water is much more acid than the body should be. It contains little or no dissolved oxygen and therefore is considered dead water unless it is re-oxygenated. Purified water enters the body pure, but does not come out pure. It leaches vital minerals from the body, turning it more acidic. Purified water that has been ionized should also be avoided. Even though ionization does increase purified water’s hydration properties, the trade-off is not worth it because it still steals vital minerals from the body due to its acidity and absolute purity.
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE SAY IONIZED WATER IS A FRAUD?
What health debunkers do best is plant doubt in our minds when we are trying to search out the truth about breakthrough health devices. It's easy to be a skeptic. It’s difficult to blaze trails and fly in the face of every conventional thought and precept science has established. It's hard to believe in something that you discover and want to be true when someone with a scientific background who claims to be an expert is soundly denouncing it. It is even harder to believe in things that others are ridiculing.
HOW DOES IONIZED WATER DETOXIFY THE BODY?
The strong detoxification effects of Ionized Water alone are enough to demonstrate that it is not like any other water you will ever consume. This is due to the small water-molecule cluster size.
ARE THERE ANY NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS TO DRINKING ALKALINE IONIZED WATER OR USING ACID IONIZED WATER?
Ionized Water benefits everything it comes in contact with as long as it’s used correctly. For instance, do not consume Acid Ionized Water since it is acidic and contains free radicals.
HOW DO YOU INSTALL THIS?
Water Ionizers come with a Faucet Diverter that attaches to any standard faucet by removing the aerator from the faucet and screwing on the Faucet Diverter. You do not need to give up the use of your sink when you install your water ionizer. Once you have attached the Faucet Diverter to your faucet, you can continue to use the sink as you normally do, then divert the water into the Water Ionizer when you wish to use it by turning the black handle on the Faucet Diverter. The Faucet Diverter that comes with your unit is a standard 15/16" (27 thread) male fitting, which fits most standard faucets. Everything else you need will be included with the unit when you receive it.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Water is run over positive and negative electrodes, which ionizes the water. It is then separated into alkaline and acidic water as it passes through membranes. It accomplishes this by repelling the water now that it has been "charged" into positive and negative ions.
WHICH MODEL WOULD BE BEST FOR ME?
That is dependent on your water source. You are welcome to send us your water report and we can help you decide which model is best for you.
WHAT IS THE MAINTENANCE ON IT?
The filter in the machine needs to be changed out every 6 to 9 months (depending on your water source) and a hard cleaning every 12-24 months.
HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?
This will depend on how well you maintain your machine. With proper maintenance your machine can last 10+ years.
HOW DOES YOURS COMPARE TO THE OTHER MACHINES?
Water Ionizers are very much like any other appliance on the market in that a $50 appliance essentially performs the same function as a $500 appliance. The $500 appliance may have all the frills, however the more bells and whistles, the greater chance something is going to break. Usually, importing goods from Japan or Korea means dealing in a system of built-in middlemen, which Taiwan does not have. The Watershed Wellness Center IMPORTS DIRECT from the manufacturer in Taiwan, which results in savings for the consumer.
IS THERE A FILTER INSIDE THAT I NEED TO CHANGE?
Yes, every 6 to 9 months, depending on your water source.
WHAT ARE THE ELECTRODES MADE OF?
The electrodes are Titanium, a very hard metal, coated (not electroplated) with platinum, a very conductive metal. All Water Ionizers currently manufactured use these two materials for their electrodes. Electroplating only places platinum on the titanium only a few molecules thick, which is not sufficient for prolonged ionization. There have been claims that pure platinum electrodes are sometimes used for the electrodes but this claim is obviously false since this would not at all improve performance and would be cost prohibitive.
CAN I DRINK THE WATER WITH MEDICATION?
We do not recommend drinking the water 30 minutes before or after taking any type of prescription medication.
CAN I USE IT WITH A WATER SOFTENER?
It is not recommended, it would cause damage to the machine over time.
HOW DO I TEST THE PH LEVEL?
You can test it with a PH test kit that is provided with the unit.
HOW LONG DOES THE WATER STAY IONIZED?
The Antioxidant (hydroxyl ions) will diminish very quickly. This is why we recommend drinking the water when it is as fresh as possible. The Higher pH (alkaline properties) will last approximately 1 weeks. The smaller molecule cluster size will last approximately 1-3 months.
SOME COMPANIES CLAIM THEIR WATER IONIZERS WILL REMOVE ALL THE FLUORIDE IN THE WATER. IS THIS POSSIBLE?
NO. Absolutely not. The laws of physics work the same for all water ionizers regardless of how they are made. We would have to ionize 100% of the minerals in the water to expect that 100% of any mineral would be removed to either the alkaline or acid side of the Water Ionizer. The Watershed Wellness Center is the largest importer, wholesaler and retailer in North America. Our company is more closely associated with Ionized Water than any other company. Unless otherwise stated, everything on our website is 100% original material written by Bob McCauley. We have sold water ionizers longer than any company in the United States and have imported more than any other US company. WE ARE IONIZED WATER! Except that which is otherwise cited, if you find any of this material on other websites, it has been plagiarized.
4. Shower Filters
WHAT DOES IT FILTER OUT?
Removes all particles in the water 5 micron or larger. Chlorine, Bacteria, soluble heavy metals removal and Lead Reduction. Also reduces Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Odor Reduction through absorption.
HOW DOES YOURS COMPARE TO OTHERS?
Just as effective as any other shower filter for a lot less money.
WHAT DOES KDF STAND FOR?
Kinetic Degradation Fluxion. It transforms harmful free chlorine into chloride which is not harmful to our health.
5. Probiotics
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT KINDS?
Our probiotics are available in capsule and powder formulations ranging from 5 billion to 50 billion Probiotic bacteria per capsule.
DO THEY HAVE TO BE REFRIGERATED?
Refrigeration recommended for optimum viability once opened.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING THEM?
Probiotics play a key role in human nutrition and health in balancing the intestinal microflora naturally.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PROBIOTIC AND A PREBIOTIC?
Probiotics are good bacteria that help keep your digestive system functioning properly. Prebiotics are carbohydrates that cannot be digested by the human body.
WHICH ONE WOULD BE BEST FOR ME?
Dr. Bob loves the powder, which he sprinkles on his salads. If you like capsules then any of our Probiotics capsules products would be good for you. The more bacteria in the probiotic, the more effective it is. Therefore, if you are trying to overcome serious digestive issues, stomach ulcer or a Yeast Infection - Candida - Dr. Bob recommends our highest concentration Probiotic.
6. Angstrom Minerals
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANGSTROM AND COLLOIDAL?
That refers to the molecule size, angstrom is smaller than colloidal and is able to be absorbed into the blood through the sublingual gland under your tongue.
HOW DO TAKE THEM?
Hold a capful under your tongue for at least two minutes, the longer you do the more is absorbed into your blood.
WHY DO I HAVE TO HOLD THEM UNDER MY TONGUE?
So it can be absorbed into the blood stream through the sublingual gland.
HOW LONG AFTER TAKING THEM WILL I SEE THE BENEFITS?
Within 30 days. The changes will be subtle but their effect on our health will be profound.
7. FIR SAUNA
HOW DOES AN INFRARED SAUNA WORK?
The idea behind infrared therapy is to heat your body directly with far infrared heat. In a traditional sauna you are just sitting in a hot room – 180-220 degrees. In an infrared sauna, the heat is heating your body directly and only 20% of the heat is heating the air. You want to heat your body core, meaning your front core and your back core. Your body absorbs the infrared heat and reacts to it. The infrared heat raise your core body temperature and stimulates your lymphatic system, immune system and your cardiovascular system. Your bodies response to that is to sweat profusely. In addition to the infrared heat triggering a profuse sweat, the water in our bodies also resonate with far infrared heat and this also helps with the detoxification process. With this in mind, you now understand why we stress the importance of both front and back wall heaters in an infrared sauna. If you do not have front heaters in your sauna, you will not raise your core body temperature as well and you will not receive as much of the desired effect. All of our Infrared Saunas have heaters all around you… on your front, back, sides, legs and feet.
HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY ON MY INFRARED SAUNA?
We prides ourselves on being one of the few companies that provides you with a lifetime warranty on the entire sauna – heaters, wood, controls and electrical. Your Infrared Sauna is built in a modular fashion so replacing parts or panels is never an issue. We only use the highest quality materials in each Infrared Sauna to minimize the possibility of warranty issues. Very few infrared sauna companies offer this type of complete lifetime warranty.
WILL I NEED TO HIRE AN ELECTRICIAN?
Standard household electrical outlets are 120 volts. Most are rated at 15 amps and some, like bathrooms or kitchens, may be rated at 20 amps. Infrared Saunas run on either 120v or 240v depending on the sauna model and the size of the sauna. Many of our sauna models will plug in to any standard household outlet. Some may require you to hire and electrician to install the proper electrical circuit.
WHAT IS THE OPTIMUM INFRARED FREQUENCY FOR AN INFRARED SAUNA?
The infrared frequency of any infrared heater is determined by the surface temperature of the heater itself. The lower the surface temperature of the heater, the longer the infrared wave and the more beneficial the infrared heat will be. Our large True Wave II™ heaters run at an optimal 200 degree surface temperature producing exceptional quality far infrared heat. This means our heaters produce the majority of the infrared heat in the vital wave range of 5 to 15 microns with a good portion of wavelengths at 9.4, the optimal absorption range of far infrared by the human body. Only Infrared True Wave II heaters combine the high infrared output of ceramic with long wave carbon infrared heat to produce the most effective infrared heaters available.
IS FAR INFRARED HEAT SAFE?
Infrared heat is completely safe and all objects give off and receive infrared heat. In fact, it is so safe, hospitals use similar heaters to warm newborns. Infrared is a part of nature and essential for life. The human body gives off and receives infrared in the far infrared band. When a mother rubs a babies’ stomach to relieve pain, it is the infrared heat from her hand that is causing the healing effect. We have tuned our True Wave heaters to give off far infrared in this same range for maximum absorption by your body and for maximum therapeutic benefits.
CAN I PUT MY FAR INFRARED SAUNA OUTSIDE?
Yes, all Infrared Sauna Models can be used outside. Because we use high-pressure bindings and precision handcraftsmanship, our sauna cabinetry can endure outdoor humidity and dryness as long as you protect it with our optional waterproof cover. Infrared saunas are designed to heat the human body, not the air. Only about 20% of the heat from our heaters goes to heat the air. Because of this, if you live in a place where the temperature gets below 40 degrees, we don’t recommend putting the sauna outside. It will take much longer for the cabin to warm up and it will not get as hot. Please consult one of our infrared sauna specialists for more information about putting your sauna outside.
HOW IS MY INFRARED SAUNA SHIPPED AND WILL IT BE DELIVERED INTO MY HOUSE?
Your new Far Infrared Sauna will generally arrive in your state within 5-7 days from the date it leaves our warehouse. As part of our commitment to exceptional customer service, we ship every Infrared Saunas with a few higher levels of service. First, our freight carrier will call to schedule an appointment to deliver your sauna. There is no worry that your sauna will arrive unexpectedly. Second, your sauna will be delivered on a truck with a lift gate to ensure that any possibility of freight damage is minimized. Third, the delivery driver will move your sauna off of the truck and bring it into your garage or the first dry area. At this point, just open up the boxes and move the panels into place. Setup time for all of our sauna models is about 45 minutes to an hour.
CAN I RECEIVE CONSTANT INFRARED HEAT FROM MY FAR INFRARED SAUNA?
Yes. The ideal way to use any infrared sauna is to have the infrared heaters on the entire time producing the optimal infrared heat you desire. Infrared heat is most effective at lower temperatures as sweat oils secrete at lower temperatures and this sweat is different than water sweat. Your Far Infrared sauna is designed to heat your body more so than to heat the cabin (about 80% of the heat heats your body and 20% of the heat heats the sauna cabin). The following is our recommendation for use of your sauna: 1) Turn your sauna on and warm it up for about 10-15 minutes. The True Wave heaters in your sauna will reach their optimal operating temperature in this amount of time. 2) After this short warm up time, get in the sauna and turn the temperature on the thermostat up very high to ensure the heaters stay on continuously during your session. Generally, your infrared sauna session will range in temperature between 100 – 125F. 3) Sit back and enjoy your sauna session. Since the key to infrared therapy is heating your body core, you will find that you sweat more sitting up in the sauna with your back lined up with the back wall heaters heating your body core from the back. This positions you in such a way that the front wall heaters will be heating your front body core. 4) During your session the temperature will slowly climb inside the sauna cabin. Remember, your Infrared Sauna is heating your body more so than heating the air. 5) Stay Well Hydrated. We put this in bold because it is essential to stay well hydrated when using your sauna. It is estimated that 70% of people are dehydrated. When you are dehydrated, your body holds on to water and will not allow you to sweat very much. It is recommended to drink water before you get in the sauna and bring a quart of water into the sauna with you and drink it during your session. Don’t be fooled by other manufacturers that offer constant infrared heat by reducing the output of their heaters. At the reduced output you are not receiving optimal infrared heat.
8. BioMagnets
ARE THERE ANY BAD SIDE EFFECTS OF BIOMAGNET THERAPY?
Not when used correctly. But if used incorrectly, magnetism can stress a site already stressed. It is a very specific science and must be applied correctly. Foundation for Magnetic Science teaches and explains exactly how to place the BioMagnets. In basic physiology, (Dr. Robert Becker, The Body Electric) it has been found that a traumatized site immediately sends a signal to the brain which in turn sends Negative energy to [raise the Zeta potential] heal the site. Bio Negative biomagnetic energy is simply an amplified form of the body’s natural electrical healing energy. When Bio-North Negative energy is applied on the Negative Polarity of the site, the energy supports and increases the body’s ability to reduce swelling and pain.
WHEN DO I STOP USING BIOMAGNETIC THERAPY?
Although the pain and swelling may have disappeared, it is wise to use the application for at least a week to ten days longer to give the area a chance to heal. If the pain returns after removal of the application – re-apply the BioMagnets. There are many people around the world who use the Daytime Therapy every day as an energy supplement – keeping their energy levels (Zeta Potential) at the highest level the BioMagnets provide. Many people report an overall increased and continuous vitality using the Daytime therapy. The Institute knows of some individuals who have been using them daily for over 15 years.
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF MAGNET THERAPY?
Magnetism is both leading-edge science and traditional therapy that has been used by the Chinese for 5,000 years. Since then, many cultures have tried magnets with varying results. It is said that Cleopatra had a lode stone (natural magnet) under her pillow to sleep on at night. Paracelsus, a scientist in the late 1400's, used them successfully with seizures and many other illnesses. In the 1930’s Albert Roy Davis started his investigations on magnetism and founded that Bio North Negative was the healing energy of the body. His work into the Eighties created many of the scientific precepts studied for contemporary applications. Peter Kulish, who studied with Davis, later got an advanced degree in Magnet Therapy from Dr. Richard Broeringmeyer, a long-term partner and colleague of Davis (who ran certification classes through his Institute) and continued working with researchers worldwide to identify the correct the polarities of the body. Kulish founded specific, advanced techniques based on proper polarity placement. His work is used throughout the world.
WHAT IS BIOMAGNET THERAPY AND ZETA POTENTIAL?
The penetration value is how deep into the tissue the magnetic effect penetrates. It is very simple – if there is a deep tissue condition, the magnet must be strong enough to penetrate the energy to stimulate the cells correctly. For example – when the Foundation's protocols were used on the woman in a coma with terminal pancreatitis, the Super BioMagnet was used. The Super BioMagnet is twice as thick and strong as other Rare Earth biomagnets [in the marketplace] and its penetration value was the most critical issue about the therapy. The woman was on a trend to terminate within a day or two – instead she woke up in 3 days and left the hospital 4 days later. She was also given the Meridian Energy therapy to stimulate her entire nervous system to help her body’s cellular communication system work better. All BioMagScience BioMagnets are designed to specifically reach the required A-Z penetration values. After a quarter of a century of development, you can be assured the BioMagScience's BioMagnets have been designed for the proper penetration values to help the body heal rapidly - whether you have pain, chronic illness or an acute condition.
IS BIOMAGNET THERAPY SAFE AND CAN IT BE USED WITH PREGNANCY?
Magnet Therapy, properly referred to as Biomagnetic therapy is completely safe if applied properly – but is not advised with pregnancy as there have been no conclusive studies. The Science of MagnetoBioPhysics or what is commonly called Biomagnetism is a very exacting technology/science.
IS BIOMAGNETIC THERAPY RECOGNIZED?
Throughout the world, many scientific investigations have and are being conducted continuously to determine the effect of magnetic fields on biology. One can go to Pub Med or Medline or one of the various other web sites such as http://members.aol.com/JBainSI/References.htm or on the Bibliography pages of this site to view many of the tests that have been conducted in Biomagnetism.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS BIOMAGNETIC THERAPY?
When applied properly, reports all around the world indicate very quick and outstanding results. Please see testimonials and research. Testimonial results may not be typical. This information is based on traditional use of magnetism to support health. The information about this therapeutic application has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Magnetic products are intended to support general wellbeing and not intended to treat disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. With the Institute’s advanced therapy protocols, rather amazing results have happened, such as the woman who was immobile for 15-years from mal-absorption syndrome, restarting toward health after 1 hour of therapy; acute cirrhosis being helped in days, terminal cases experiencing “spontaneous remissions,” and on and on. With the right placement and the properly designed magnet, the magnetic field will enable the injured cells of the injury or condition to take on the proper Zeta potential which supports the body’s normal healing.
HOW DOES BIOMAGNET THERAPY WORK?
All cells in the body and their proper balance are governed by the electromotive forces (ions) of the chemical interactions. These voltage forces or micro-charges [of which the cell membranes are measured in pico Farads] are responsible for cellular transfer of oxygen, nutrients, waste elimination, maintenance of the immune system, and the complete operation of the body. Cells measure an electromotive force known as the Zeta (Negative) potential. Healthy cells have a high Negative Zeta potential and efficiently transport nutrients and waste in and out of the cells. Injured cells measure a low Negative Zeta potential and have inefficient transport ability.
9. Magnetizer
WHAT WILL MAGNETIZER DO FOR MY HAIR AND SKIN?
Hair becomes silkier, more luxurious, and easier to control. Skin and complexion become softer and more beautiful; no more dry salty residue.
DOES THE MAGNETIZER PULL THE MINERALS THAT CAUSE SCALE OUT OF THE WATER?
No. The important minerals are left in the water where they do your body the most good, but are now dissolved and no longer create problems in your plumbing.
WILL IT WORK ON ALL PLUMBING - EVEN P.V.C. AND GALVANIZED?
The MAGNETIZER works on all pipes - guaranteed.
ARE THOSE MINERALS SAFE TO DRINK?
Absolutely. Those minerals are important to your health as a necessary requirement for your body.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF MAGNETIZER IS WORKING?
The scale deposits on your spigots, showerheads, and toilets start to soften and dissolve. The calcium in your teakettle and coffee pot will wash away. Laundry is cleaner and the flavor of the water is improved.
IS THE MAGNETIZER EASY TO INSTALL?
As easy as tying your shoes - this is important, because when you move, you can take it with you.
10. Raw Food - Living Food Diet
WHAT IS THE RAW FOOD DIET?
There are several different variations on the Raw Food or Living Food Diet, but essentially it is a diet in which only raw fruits and vegetables are consumed.
WHY ARE RAW FOODS GOOD FOR YOU?
Raw foods rejuvenate the body at a cellular level. Raw foods for are alkaline. They help balance the body’s pH and bring it into Homeostasis. Raw foods are self-digesting because they have enzymes. Enzyme deficiency is a major cause of disease and premature aging. Each and every raw food has a unique array of enzymes and other organic chemical substances that have not been destroyed and/or significantly altered by heat. God grew an apple. We made a frying pan.
WHAT MISTAKES DO VEGANS MAKE MOST OFTEN THAT LEADS THEM TO BELIEVE THAT THE VEGAN DIET OR THE RAW FOOD VEGAN DIET IS NOT HEALTH?
Lots of people, famous and not, have stated that they went to a vegan diet, or raw vegan diet and after a few years they got sick. They most certainly will if they don’t follow the basics of my 7 Components of my Health Protocol. People eat too much fruit in an attempt to fill themselves up. Here are the 3 MOST COMMON REASONS why VEGANS get stick after a while.
Sugar: Many vegans eat too much fruit. This is a big mistake since the body cannot process huge amounts of sugar - especially in a short period of time. If you are going to eat a lot of fruit you need to burn it off with exercise. If you don't, the sugar will remain in the blood, your body will produce too much insulin and your will have a sugar crash.
If you do eat sugar you should make sure you consume some spirulina and/or chlorella with it. It is imperative that you have protein with EVERYTHING you eat, especially fruit or other high sugar foods such as dates.
Fat: Too much fat, nuts, seeds, oils such as olive oil. Fat is a good way to fill yourself up and not feel hungry all the time, but you can take it too far. The calories that you get from fat should not exceed more than 10% of your total caloric intake.
Protein: This is the biggest mistake Vegans make and why so many of them get sick. MOST Vegan do not get enough protein. Chlorella and Spirulina are the best foods that are high in protein. Both are about 60% amino acids - 18 of them in the correct ratio. If you eat a small handful of either of them (or both) with each meal that's all the protein you will need for that meal.
Also, they don’t drink enough water, the right kind of water – water with minerals, and best is Ionized Water. We need to consume probiotics and prebiotics, stay mineralized, exercise and stay positive.
DO RAW FOODS DETOXIFY OR REMOVE TOXINS FROM THE BODY?
Raw foods detoxify the body.
WHAT IS A TOXIN?
A toxin is something that does not belong in the body. There are mild toxins and very serious toxins such as heavy metals. Toxins are what disease lives on. Therefore, if you are sick with any disease you know that you are toxic. And if you wish to be healthy again, you must rid your body of those toxins.
WHAT IS ORTHOREXIA NERVOSA?
It literally means “fixation on righteous eating”. Those who consistently eat right and put in their body only what naturally belongs there are labeled “health food junkies”. Obsessing over anything is not a good thing, but first we must define what an obsession is. Although we can obsess over consuming raw foods, how they taste and are prepared, if we simply eat a broad array of raw foods we will never be sick. If that is the case, then I would rather obsess over raw foods than have cancer, diabetes or heart disease and find myself at the mercy of doctors who have no clue how to heal me.
DO RAW FOODS ALKALIZE THE BODY?
Raw foods for are alkaline. They help balance the body’s pH and bring it into Homeostasis.
WHY SHOULD SOMEONE EAT RAW FOODS?
Your reward will be perfect health and a disease free body when the transition is complete. Your body will punish you when you sometimes stray and revert to your old deadly cooked-food ways. It is tough love because your body knows what is right. The more you consume raw foods, the more traumatic this punishment becomes as you realize once and for all what poison cooked foods really are.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO START EATING THE RAW FOOD DIET?
An easy way to begin is by increasing the percentage of raw foods in your diet while shrinking the size of the cooked foods you consume. The concept is simple. Begin the process with breakfast and carry that sentiment throughout the day. Start by adding a banana or apple to your cereal, for instance. Increase the portion of fruit in the cereal each day without increasing how much you eat; this means that the milk and cereal portion will decrease. Within a short time, you will have transitioned to an all fruit breakfast.
IS JUICING GOOD FOR OUR HEALTH?
Yes, Juicing is another side door to the raw food lifestyle. It is excellent for our health, and allows the body to absorb the nutrients in any food you juice. The human body is a juicer. We absorb the nutrients of the fresh fruit or vegetable we eat then pass the fiber. This is why we need to chew our food well before we swallow it. Digestion begins in the mouth with enzymes we create when we chew.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MOVING TO A RAW FOOD DIET?
Your reward will be perfect health and a disease free body when the transition is complete. Your body will punish you when you sometimes stray and revert to your old deadly cooked-food ways. It is tough love because your body knows what is right. The more you consume raw foods, the more traumatic this punishment becomes as you realize once and for all what poison cooked foods really are.