Here is what some of the leading doctors and health experts today and throughout the history of health have to say about steam distillation produced drinking water:

“The process of distillation kills and removes virtually all bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and other organic and inorganic contaminants,” notes Andrew Weil, MD, author of Spontaneous Healing and one of the leading voices today for complementary and alternative medicine. ”Once distilled, the water is as pure as water can reasonably be. While it’s true that distillation removes minerals as it eliminates various other contaminants from water, I don't feel this is a problem. We get our minerals from food, not water. As far as acidity goes, distilled water is close to a neutral pH and has no effect on the body’s acid/base balance. Distilled water is safe to drink, and the kind of water I use myself,” explains Dr. Weil.

Notes Dr. Allen E. Banik, “Distilled water is water which has been turned into vapor, so that all its impurities are left behind. Then, by condensing, it is turned back to pure water. It is the only water which is pure—the only water free from all impurities.”

“Simple water filters and reverse osmosis systems may initially cost less, but their effectiveness is relatively poor when compared to steam distillation. Many biological and chemical contaminants are able to get through these inferior systems. Distillation can eliminate your water quality concerns, once and for all,” says Russell Blaylock, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon, lecturer and author of several books including Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills.

“I find the Waterwise 8800 to be excellent. It is easy to use and easy to clean. In addition, it is a very attractive, compact unit that does not take up a lot of shelf space. Most important, it distills faster than many brands on the market and is quiet in its operation. A real plus is the built-in carbon filter system, which removes volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). In the past, people had to buy a separate carbon filter system to produce really pure water. The Waterwise system solves this problem. I strongly endorse the 8800. It’s one of the best distillers I have seen, " Dr. Blaylock explains.

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