Includes: Distiller, glass bottle and 2 carbon post filter cups.
Distillate Capacity: 6 Gallons (22.7 liters) in 24 hours
Dimensions: 15" (38 cm) Height, 9" (23 cm) Diameter
Net Weight: 8.4 Ibs (3.8 kgs)
Rating: 120VAC/60Hz 800W
International: 240VAC/50Hz 800W
1 Year Limited Warranty
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Water as Pure as Nature Intended
In the beginning, two hydrogen atoms paired with a single oxygen atom to establish the triplet structure-H20-called water. Among all the nutrients that humans consume, water is, as one scientist described it, the "indispensable nutrient" on which all forms of life depend. Water is the most abundant substance on Earth and in the human body. It carved the Grand Canyon and gently cradled you in your mother's womb.
The Villains of Pollution
Throughout early history, life on Earth existed in a natural environment with abundant water supplies from rain, unpolluted springs, streams, rivers and wells. Water was relatively pure, containing only moderate amounts of naturally occurring substances. Since the Industrial Revolution and especially since World War II; we've dumped all kinds of chemicals into the environment, almost universally contaminating our precious, life-sustaining water sup-plies. The function of water is impaired when these toxic chemicals are introduced into your system. Your health declines as your body becomes a chemical cesspool.
Back to Nature
Faced with the complex problems of pollution, we turned to nature for the wisest and safest solution. Water in its purest form is found in the vapor that rises from the Earth's surface, leaving behind any contaminants it may have collected. This process of evaporation, condensation and precipitation is known as the Hydrologic Cycle. Distillation simulates this process, turning ordinary tap water into pure, clean steam vapor which is condensed, then passed through an organic coconut shell filter. This technology effectively removes bacteria, parasites, herbicides, pesticides, heavy metals, and a whole list of synthetic chemicals and industrial pollutants.
The Elixir of Life
History has revealed the civilizations that had the cleanest and purest water were typically the strongest, healthiest and most vibrant civilizations of their era. That's one reason why drinking steam distilled water yields so many wonderful health benefits. Some of them you f may recognize, while others may be new to you.
You see, water is rightfully called the "elixir of life." In fact, recent research reveals healthful water may actually be the ultimate age-defying nutrient. Imagine that, something as simple and ordinary as water helping you to maintain or perhaps even increase physical youthfulness. But it's true. You can gain amazing health benefits from a steady dose of 8 glasses of purified water a day:
- Vastly improves your energy
- Sharpens your mental and physical performance
- Gradually improves your skin's appearance and reduces wrinkles
- Fosters weight loss. F. Batmanghelidj, MD, author of the acclaimed book. Your Body's Many Cries for Water, said that many times the body's request for water is actually misinterpreted as hunger.
- Reduces stress, anxiety and depression
- Reduces headaches and dizzy spells
- Bolsters heart health. According to a 6 year study of more than 20,000 healthy men and women aged 38-100 published in the May 1, 2002, American Journal of Epidemiology, women who drank more than 5 glasses of water a day were 41 less likely to die from heart attack than those who drank less than 2 glasses. The heart benefits were even greater in men.
- May relieve symptoms of asthma, allergies and arthritis
Beyond these benefits, history proves that water can do even more. So much so that many ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Hebrews, Hindus, Chinese and Native Americans used water therapeutically in many ways to heal injury and treat disease. And the reasons why are obvious. Examine the human body and you'll find it's almost 70% water.
Maintaining an adequate level of hydration is essential for efficient regulation of your body's normal physiological functions. As you can imagine, if your brain is not properly hydrated, your thinking ability becomes dull, you have trouble making the best decisions and your potential for headaches and dizziness increases. Your liver breaks down fats, so when it's below its hydration mark, your digestive system experiences a chain reaction of imbalances. And so on.
Take a closer look at what water does inside your body and you'll discover it:
- Aids in proper digestion
- Improves oxygen delivery
- Removes toxins and waste products
- Transports nutrients and increases nutrient absorption
- Cushions and lubricates joints
- Regulates body temperature
- Generates cellular energy
- Improves immune function
It's obvious if you don't drink enough water you may encounter health problems. But if you drink clean, pure water you can bolster your health and performance throughout life.
Naturally you want the same clean, abundant water supply for your family as the mighty civilizations of times past. But there has always been an unseen struggle-the struggle of creating and maintaining a clean water supply. Unfold the chronicles of history and you'll discover that people commonly died from waterborne diseases like cholera, dysentery, and typhoid fever. As populations have increased, the demand for properly treated water has also increased. Today, we have impressive municipalities that have done an out-standing job, but there's a problem of aging water treatment systems overwhelmed by the large volume of contaminants.
Think Before You Drink
If you think the water you are drinking is just H20, think again! An astonishing 75,000 chemical compounds have been found in our water, yet the EPA has established enforceable safety standards for only 87. Many of these chemicals are potentially harmful and can spawn health problems. According to the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, nearly 1,000,000 people get sick from drinking contaminated water each year with about 1,000 cases ending in death.
Equipped with outdated technology, many municipalities simply weren't built to handle the influx of modern-day contaminants. A host of pollutants such as pesticides, herbicides, toxic waste from landfills, chemical and oil spills, acid rain and more find their way into our water supplies.
Even if the water that leaves the treatment plants meets EPA minimum safety standards, health threats don't stop there. The water may pass through unsafe water lines that re-contaminate it on the way to your home.
Examine your pipes and those of water distribution systems and you'll find the insides of some of these pipes caked with mineral, biological and chemical deposits. In some cases the pipes themselves may leach copper and lead!
Another threat lurking inside older water pipes is biofilm, com-posed of layers of bacteria that can harbor pathogens like E. coli. And don't think well water is any safer, because ground water pollutants may also seep into that source. Add to that the chlorine and other chemicals commonly used to treat well water, and you have drinking and cooking water that is chemically altered.
The sad truth is our water supply is compromised by harmful chemicals. Even though EPA standards require water treatment plants to reduce certain contaminants, their 2002 annual report indicates that there were 80,635 documented violations nationwide. When violations occur, "boil water" alerts are issued. But by then, you may have already consumed dangerously contaminated water.
You have to ask yourself the question, "Over the course of my life, how will these chemicals and trace pollutants affect my health and that of my family?" Consider what this means if, over the course of your life, you drink approximately 13,000 gallons of water. There could be undetected contaminants in each glass you drink - having a cumulative effect on your health for the worse. That's why it's so important you make doubly sure the water you drink is 100% steam distilled.
Filtration:
Filtered water has passed through a fine strainer and/or activated carbon. While carbon filters reduce
disagreeable tastes and odors, they are not effective in removing contaminants such as arsenic, copper,
lead, nitrates, parasites, sodium, sulfates, and the list goes on. A filter can also become a breeding ground for bacteria as the organic
material which remains in the filter begins to decay. Another drawback is knowing when to replace the filter. Some manufacturers
suggest replacing filters when bad taste or odor returns. In reality, a filter may be able to control taste and odor long after it has
lost its ability to reduce tasteless, odorless organics such as THMs (trihalomethanes) and chloroform.
Reverse Osmosis:
Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems force water under high pressure through a synthetic semipermeable membrane
to reduce inorganic minerals. These systems vary widely in their ability to reject nitrates, chlorides and some
other contaminants. RO performance is affected by water pressure, water temperature, pH, bacteria, dissolved solids and the chemical
contaminant level of raw tap water. Like other filtration systems, gradual clogging of the system by collected contaminants will result in
declining effectiveness and can also lead to contamination from bacterial growth.
Distillation:
Distillation is the one water treatment technology that most completely reduces the widest range of
drinking water contaminants, including biological, organic and inorganic elements. A quality steam
distillation system, in fact, provides water that is up to 99 free of impurities, including heavy metals and most chemicals. It is
often considered the treatment of choice for removing biological contaminants, including Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The
prolonged boiling action of distillation kills virtually all types of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Microorganisms are not evaporated into the product water but remain in the boiling chamber as part of the residue. Additionally,
a distillation system with activated carbon post filtration and a venting system is effective in removing pesticides and contaminants
such as VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
In this age of high technology, one of the most effective drinking water treatment systems available is steam distillation. Based on
Mother Nature s primary purification method, distillation uses evaporation and condensation to separate pure, fresh water
from its contaminants. In nature, the process is called the hydrologic cycle. It occurs when water evaporates, condenses, then falls to the earth as
H2O. When adapted for use in a home distiller, the process is an effective means of removing bacteria, viruses, pathogenic cysts, toxic metals and most organic chemicals and nitrates from ordinary tap water.
Distillation provides consistent purity, gallon after gallon, year in, year out. No other water treatment technology can guarantee consistent quality of the time. The purity of your drinking and cooking water is guaranteed when you use a quality distiller.
