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Distilled Water for Pets

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Distilled water can be given to smaller pets, such as cats or small dogs although many prefer to add minerals too. Bigger animals can consume distilled water BUT they need more minerals in their bodies, which they might not get from dog chow alone and for this reason you’ll need to add minerals to distilled water. Cats, on the other hand, can get water crystals in their bladder if they drink mineral based water. So, better to give cats Distilled Water otherwise mineralized water may lead to urinary tract infections, which will cost a bundle to treat by a veterinarian. Instead, giving cats distilled water may help keep their bladder clean and free from infectious germs entering their urinary tract (note, it helps, it doesn’t mean it will prevent). Of course, this doesn’t mean you can’t give them milk (although some research suggests cats are intolerant to milk). Just give them a moderate amount of distilled water a few times a week to make sure they are staying healthy inside.

When it comes to dogs, the Maltese breed is the best for giving distilled water to. Distilled water can help relieve Maltese dogs from having tear ducts that are too runny. If you have ever owned a Maltese, you will notice they tend to tear up very easily. This could result in tear stains on your carpet. Like the cats, it can also help prevent urinary tract infections in them as well. You can contact your veterinarian and see how much distilled water is recommended for your particular pet. Sometimes a vet will actually encourage distilled water for your pet if they already have a preexisting infection or a high chance of obtaining a new one.

But, you have to remember that an animal’s body is different than a human body. They don’t receive their required minerals and vitamins from fruits and vegetables the same way humans do. Animals need to get their minerals from drinking Mineralized Distilled Water  or else they could eventually get immune system dysfunction. Distilled Water for Pets is safe always as long as it has been Mineralized otherwise, you may have to alternate the amount of times you give your pet distilled water without minerals. If you are trying to cure them of an infection, then listen to what your veterinarian recommends. If you are just taking preventative action, then give your pet distilled water only a few times per week, or just add minerals and your pet can drink it always. A couple of times a week worth of Pure Distilled Water (that is, without the minerals added) is just enough to clean their systems out of all germs before they grow into an infection.

Distilled water can also be a helpful component for when building a fish tank. Even though fish need mineral filled water in order to survive, they also need water that is free of impurities and toxins. Since regular tap water is getting more polluted with impurities, this means it could harm the fish just as easily as water without minerals. The idea is that you first fill your fish tank with distilled water to make sure you have no impurities, and then you add minerals to distilled water before you put in the fish. That way you will have clean water with minerals and no impurities.

Distilled Water for Senior Citizens

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Senior citizens have to be very careful about the foods and drinks they consume because their immune systems weaken in old age. This means bacteria and other toxins that may exist in their food or water could be potentially lethal. With the increasing risk of water pollution and impurities getting into the water, senior citizens have no choice but to drink distilled water to cure their thirst. The so called “purified water” with minerals can do more damage than good to a senior citizen. For one thing, many purified water brands now have sodium content in them and many are actually taken straight from tap water. Sodium can be harmful to an older person who already has high blood pressure problems. Also, if the person has heart problems then they will increase their chances of getting a heart attack. No one thinks that drinking water could result in a heart attack, but if you drink water with lots of minerals and sodium then it could happen.

People often criticize distilled water because they think it will magically extract minerals from their body. This is a myth and it will not happen. Older people have nothing to worry about by drinking distilled water. Since they are still eating fruits and vegetables, then they will already be getting their minerals and vitamins from these foods. If they are not eating these foods, then they better or else they will have other health problems down the road. There are no pills or magic formulas for leading a healthy lifestyle. It requires eating and drinking the right foods that will keep your body healthy. When you’re young it may not seem like a big deal because your body is strong, but when you are older you certainly have to watch everything you eat and drink with caution.

Most people, especially older people, complain that water doesn’t taste good. This is what mineral water companies have caught on to, which is why they are now advertising their water as having “flavor enhancing minerals” added to it. The sad thing is that minerals do not change positively the flavor of water. The water may feel a little denser when it is in your mouth, but the flavor will still taste not as good as distilled water. These are things that all people should realize; especially older people. We all like tasty things, but water should not be associated with taste. Distilled water tastes just as good as any other water, and it will keep minerals and impurities out of your body. For an older person in failing health, distilled water is the best option for this reason.

The Future of Distilled Water

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The pollution of the world seems to be a never ending problem. We have air pollution, land pollution and, of course, water pollution. These things are affecting people’s health in a negative way and it doesn’t look like it is going to change any time soon. The only thing a person can really change is the type of water they drink. Fortunately, you can now find distilled water jugs and bottles being sold in local supermarkets in western society and in fact, you can make it yourself at home using a water distiller at a much cheaper rate than buying it at the local store. Of course, they are not always easy to find because of the plethora of regular purified water that has minerals in it. Only those educated in distilled water will know to look for it. Otherwise, you will end up picking any random brand of water off the shelf and stuffing it in your shopping cart.

People are going to have to find a better source of purified water in the future. Now you may be wondering, “What is wrong with the regular purified water that has minerals in it?” It is true that this water does not have impurities, but it still has minerals in it. These minerals are not always healthy for people if they have preexisting health problems, such as high blood pressure and heart problems. Since we live in an age where people eat unhealthy and are on lots of prescription medication, mineral water could actually be detrimental to these people’s health. The only solution is for people to start drinking more distilled water. They will already be getting their minerals from the foods they eat. Even though people don’t eat lots of fruits and vegetables directly, they are still getting them indirectly because they are used as ingredients in lots of other foods. For example, pasta sauce and salsa uses a plethora of vegetables for its ingredients. Sure you are getting spices and salts that are harmful to you, but you are also getting minerals from the vegetable ingredients as well. So, people aren’t ever going to have to worry about mineral deficiency in their diets any time soon.

The only thing stopping distilled water from becoming mainstream are the politics behind it. People keep spreading rumors about it being dangerous to our health so filter companies can keep on selling their filters, so the public immediately gets scared and backs away without doing any research into it themselves. If they did their own research they would find that distilled water is actually better for our health than the rumors suggest. But, the public gets scared easily and this fear is what usually prevents our society for excelling towards a brighter future. Eventually, people will see that distilled water is in that future.

Traveling with Distilled Water

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When we travel to a foreign country we often don’t think about the challenges and differences that will be waiting for us when we get there. Our western society is certainly spoiled with its purified water bottles and sanitary foods. Furthermore, we have distilled water bottle options in our supermarkets, which is something that many countries haven’t even allowed into their stores yet. This can be an unfortunate thing if you travel to a foreign land without being able to purchase your favorite kind of purified water. Your only option in this situation will be to pack your own bottles of distilled water and bring them with you on your trip. Of course, you have to check with the laws regarding bottled water in the country you are traveling to. Some countries do not allow distilled water to be consumed for nutritional purposes. Like in India, you won’t be able to get any kind of distilled water in a bottle. You can get purified water, but it is the traditional kind that still has the minerals inside of it (and in India, you may actually get very sick from drinking water). These are usually sold in the touristy locations, such as central hotels and airports. The rest of the country will force you to rely on local tap water, which is about a hundred times more contaminated than the tap water in the United States. You will most likely get sick from drinking foreign tap water, especially if it is in a third world country.

Fortunately, the distillation process is not rocket science. You don’t have to depend on having distilled water supplied to you in order to get it. You will just have to make it yourself on your trip, which may seem like an inconvenience but it is better than drinking toxic tap water. However, if making your own distilled water on a trip is too much then you may be able to get distilled water in an appliance store. In India, they actually sell distilled water to use with humidifiers. It is not intended on being drinking water, but you can easily use it for such purposes in the convenience of your hotel room. If you have any empty water bottles, then you can fill them up with distilled water and nobody will know the difference. Sometimes, you have to think outside the box when trying to consume distilled water in remote locations. After all, your health is more important than local regulations that have nothing to do with a person’s health and wellness in the first place.

Should Children Drink Distilled Water?

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The myths about distilled water never seem to end. One myth is that distilled water is bad for children because they won’t be getting the necessary vitamins and minerals that their bodies need to grow properly. Since children are in the growing stages of their life, this is supposed to cause physical complications that will impair them forever. Of course, this is all just an untrue rumor because they will be getting their minerals and vitamins from the fruits and vegetables they eat. In fact, it is actually better to give children distilled water because they won’t be getting any of the toxins or impurities that are in regular tap water. Since their immune systems are not fully developed yet, they are more likely to get sick if they drink water that has impurities in it. By giving them distilled water, you are greatly reducing your child’s chances of getting sick with a flu or virus.

Some people may argue that denying kids the right to regular tap water will not allow their immune systems to get stronger and grow. Again, this is not true either because their immune systems get stronger every time they breathe the air outside or sit next to another kid who has a cold. What distilled water will do is allow their digestive tract to process food and allow their bodies to extract the vitamins and minerals from the foods properly. After all, if a person consumes too many minerals then it could actually have negative health effects on their body. They could have high blood pressure and even panic attacks. Kids that drink mineral water with mineral filled foods may have these problems. On the other hand, by balancing their diet with distilled water and mineral filled foods, their bodies are getting the proper formula of nourishment.

The problem with kids is they don’t generally like to drink any kind of water. They will likely say, “It doesn’t taste good,” which is an excuse even some adults use. If your kid won’t drink water, then at least prepare their foods using distilled water. That way they won’t get as many impurities in their spaghetti, vegetables or any other food you prepare for them with water. So as you can see, distilled water is not harmful to children or adults. As long as you give children natural healthy foods to eat, the distilled water will only benefit them more. You can always add minerals to distilled water if you wish to give them another source of minerals.