THE ATMOS: AN EXCITING DISCOVERY AND ADDITION TO HIPPOCRATES HEALTH INSTITUTE

by Pam Blue

Water is present on our planet and in our bodies to serve life. Its unique characteristics of absorbing and transferring whatever it encounters makes it a powerful tool in creating wellness for us—as individuals and collectively. Water is the most common molecule, taking part in nearly every chemical reaction as either a medium or a catalyst. It facilitates the release and reception of each cell as it works to enhance the body as a whole. Thus, proper hydration is of great value in enhancing our bodies' functions.

As water makes its journey from the clouds to our bodies, it is being affected and altered. Ideally, it would be renewed and cleansed by nature, however, this natural process is deteriorating in direct proportion to our desire to consume. Our most precious commodity now has to journey through a vast array of waste, including pharmaceutical drugs in our groundwater, which it absorbs and ultimately shares with us. As a result, we must seek alternative methods to renew and cleanse our water.

Many of us have put our faith—and our dollars—in the bottled water industry. About $20,000 a minute is spent on bottled water, making it a $9-billion industry. As we realize that it takes an estimated 1,000 years for the earth to break down a plastic bottle and that, of the so billion bottles consumed each year, a meager 12% are being recycled, we begin to consider less costly ways to hydrate our bodies. We are turning to filtration, reverse osmosis and distillation to purify our tap water.

Here at Hippocrates Health Institute, we are constantly seeking alternative ways to purify our water and maintain consideration for the earth and her resources. We have implemented an atmospheric water generator system that derives water from the air. The Atmos H28 AWG Fitness Pro 10.5 not only takes purification to a new level—it also enhances and alkalizes the water. There are three important factors to consider as we learn why alkaline-ionized water is valuable for our bodies.

First and foremost, alkaline-ionized water is electron rich. This means it has a generous supply of electrons it can donate to tissues and areas in need, much like the antioxidants and enzymes found in raw fruits and vegetables. These extra electrons give the water a negative Oxygen Reduction Potential (ORP). According to award-winning scientist Ray Kurzwel,"The more negative the ORP of a substance, the more likely it is to engage in reactions that neutralize positive-charged free radicals." He also states that "by drinking high-negative ORP alkaline water, you combat metabolic acidosis and improve absorption of nutrients." Simply put, as your body breaks down food and creates energy, a by-product is created. While this by-product serves to destroy pathogens and contributes to cell signaling, it needs to be kept in check due to its oxidative (rusting and deteriorating) nature. An imbalance in the production and removal of this by-product can lead to free radicals, which we know are central to both disease and aging. As our bodies begin to take in alkaline-ionized water, as well as raw plant foods that are rich in enzymes and antioxidants, they serve to neutralize and maintain the balance of these by-products, preventing disease and slowing the aging process.

Second, alkaline-ionized water is restructured. Water can be made alkaline chemically, electronically and by the use of earth-based mineraIs. With the Atmos system, water becomes alkaline through this method which has a magnetic quality that reduces the size of the water molecule cluster, altering its shape. This allows the water to be more readily absorbed, providing our cells with greater hydration.

Finally, alkaline-ionized water has a high pH. This serves to balance the pH in areas of our bodies that have become acidic due to poor diet and/or lifestyle choices. Robey, Baggett, Kirkpatrick, et al. published a paper in the journal, American Association for Cancer Research in March 2009, which showed that an alkaline (or high pH) environment prevents a cancerous tumor cell from metastasizing. Research revealed that tumors are acidic, and that by introducing a higher pH to the body, it directly impacts the tumor's ability to grow. Don Colbert, MD, author of The Seven Pillars of Health, adds that "in an alkaline environment, tissues get rid of impurities more efficiently."

Dr. Colbert found that when cancer patients first visit his office, they are almost always very acidic and toxic. His first task is to get their tissues more alkaline.

A clear advantage of atmospheric water generators like the Atmos system is that the water is not only purified by its multi stage filtration system and UV lights, but it bypasses many of the contaminants and impurities found in pipes and soil because it is derived directly from the air. This alleviates several of the primary sources of Total Dissolved Solids in water—things like agricultural runoff, soil contamination, and pollution from industrial and sewage plants and pesticides. As it generates and filters the water, the system dehumidifies and cleans the air as well. Thus, the Atmos is not only supporting our bodies, it is supporting our environment.

Our water is precious. It naturally absorbs and transfers components of its environment, bringing back to us all that we give out. Dr. Masaru Emoto, author of Messages From Water says, "Water is the mirror reflecting the level of our consciousness." As we become more aware of ways to support ourselves and our planet, our water will begin to reflect that support and share It with all of life. Let us all partake in water's journey by finding ways of cleansing and renewing it and by recognizing and valuing its unique receptivity to our choices.