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Summary: My Body WAS Crying!
Review: I couldn't wait to get this book and read it after I learned about it. It is a WONDERFUL book. If I could afford it, I would buy this book for everyone I love. I wouldn't dream of lending it out, but it seems I am telling everyone I know about it, and making some people sit while I read to them. It is true, how we all seem to get on 'continual treatment meds', and we could get off a lot of them if we just drank the proper amounts of water. It has been a lifesaver for me already. The facts were right in front of me. We ARE starving ourselves of water. I have had this book for two weeks, and I already can feel the rewards of drinking the proper amounts of water. I have already eliminated taking my fluid pills and my high blood pressure pills. I feel that I haven't even reaped in the full benefits as yet. I can't thank Dr. Batman enough for publishing this book. If you are wondering if this book is worth the money, and can help you, the answer if YES!!!!
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Summary: Waterboy was right!! We need high quality H20
Review: Wow! Just follow the directions, drinking half your body weight in oz. of water daily and your improved health will amaze you!! Say you weigh 150lb., drink a minimum of 75 oz. of water a day. (More if you exercise extensively or if it's abnormally hot out.) It will eliminate excessive eating because you think you're hungry but really you're thirsty. It will get rid of any stomach/ulcer-type pains due to lack of water in your stomach during digestion (Dr. Batman. recommends drinking two glasses prior to meals.) You'll have a renewed wealth of energy. You'll lose weight without trying. You'll be able to think more clearly. The body just can't function properly if it lacks the fluid (WATER!) to move all the important stuff around, for cellular maintenance, growth and disease prevention. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Those who find it dry, miss the important life-saving message that goes beyond the typed text. It's worth the work to read it and ponder it until you understand. For healths sake!
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Summary: A skeptic converts
Review: I have to admit that when I started to read this I thought the guy was a crackpot. For starters his claims seem outrageous: that water can treat and possibly cure most medical problems including heart disease, MS, hiatal hernia, obesity, headaches, backache, some cancers, etc. etc. Plus his book is filed with numerous photocopies of testimonial letters from patients claiming to have been cured by his water prescriptions. There were enough letters (circa 1993 and apparently all of his patients used typewriters which certainly dates the work) that instead of them being a comfort, they seemed to hint at an insecurity... "I know you think I'm crazy but look at all these people who believe in me." It made the presentation look less than professional. It lacked confidence.However, he backs up his claims with some fairly detailed explanations of how the body works and the number of ways water comes into play. It certainly appears to have solid scientific foundation. And even though I can't shake off the idea that he's a bit of an eccentric, the message is potentially too important to discard offhand. I think if you ignore this information, you do so at your peril. You certainly cannot be harmed by his suggestions - you can only gain. In a way this info is so basic that I would recommend reading this before picking up any other book about your health ... particularly those in the diet category. Read Batmanghelidj before Atkins for sure. The one major downside is that he doesn't really spell out a regime for how much water you should consume or when. From the testimonial letters you can roughly estimate the requirement but he should definitely consider bringing this info out in future editions of this book. For being such an outspoken pioneer this work deserves 5 stars.
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Summary: Drinking Water is not enough
Review: I have read this book very carefully and in short I find it too simplistic. The author claims that most common diseases like asthma, allergies, high blood pressure, arthritic pain, heartburn, etc., are mostly due to the fact that most people don't drink enough water and their body are thirsty. It is very important for your health to drink a considerable amount of water daily, as it is to exercise, control your weight or take care of your diet and the kind of food you eat. The author stresses the importance of the quantity of water you should ingest daily, but I have found no mention to the water quality. There is no reference to the differences between tap water, mineral water, filtered water, ionised water and so on. The water mainly differentiates by their mineral content, calcium content (hardness) and pH content. I rate this book 3 stars because in spite of the mentioned limitations I find it important to motivate people to drink more water.
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Summary: Highly recommended!
Review: Such a simple solution for my aches and pains. After trying the water drinking formula for several weeks, many of the nagging ailments and pains have dissappeared! Athelete's foot, lower back pain, abdominal bloating, constipation - gone! All that was needed was a good internal, natural flushing. I can't stop telling my friends and family.
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Summary: This Book Worked For Me
Review: I have long suffered from borderline hypertension. After reading this book and following Dr. Batman's advice, my condition corrected itself within six weeks. The advice is simple: to drink one ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight plus one and one half additional ounces of water for every ounce of beverage I consume containing caffeine, carbonation or alcohol. Do this every day. But more important than the relief of my condition, I began to notice a change of lifestyle. I drink much less coffee and less alcohol. I've practically eliminated carbonated beverages. And, I feel much better. I've also lost weight. Although I've given you the bottom line, you should read the entire book to appreciate how it applies to specific conditions from which you and your loved ones may suffer. Dr. Batman addresses how water can help everything from Asthma to ulcers. You will be amazed. The best part of this book is its plain spoken advocacy of common sense. The Author doesn't sell bottled water. He isn't promoting a spa. He doesn't conduct seminars. He is a man with a simple message. Your body needs water, drink it! I love to read and read voraciously. This may prove to be the most important book I've ever read. Buy it, read it and follow Dr. Batman's advice. You won't be sorry.
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Summary: A must-read if you are at all interested in your health!
Review: This book is outstanding! Dr. Batmanghelidj clearly presents a paradigm shift in our understanding of health and disease. After reading Dr. Batmanghelidj's book, I'm sadly convinced that my mother, who died last May, actually died of chronic and progressive dehydration that was constantly missed by the health professionals who intitially treated her for rheumatoid arthritis, then high blood pressure. She eventually had quadruple heart bypass surgery and a mitral valve replacement, and then suffered progressively debilitating transient ischemal attacks (mini-strokes) as a result of her bypass which left her increasingly disoriented until she died. To think all of her suffering could have been prevented had she simply increased her water (and salt) intake! Instead she was given increasingly dehydrating medications for her symptoms which actually made her situation worse! Since increasing my own water intake over the past three weeks, the chronic sinusitis which I've had since childhood has cleared up significantly, I'm breathing more clearly, I'm off almost all coffee and diet Pepsi's, my knees hurt significantly less, and I'm sleeping a lot more deeply and restfully. And it didn't cost me a dime more than the price of the book! My wife is also feeling a lot better, and my in-laws are eager to read the book as well. I encourage all of you to buy, read and then pass on this book to all of the people you care about.
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Summary: Deaf to my Body's Cries!
Review: These are WORDS OF WISDOM, self-published at his own expense and because of the conspiracy to keep water a SECRET, by a True Compassionate Saint, Scholar and Genius. I was not a healthy person before discovering water. Thanks to water, I have cured myself of cancer of every major organ, leukaemia, anaemia and hyperchromatosis and auto-immune disorders such as lupus, scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Wegener's granulomatosis, Addison's disease, Crohn's disease, Sjogren's syndrome,Goodpasture's syndrome, and Grave's Disease. I also had suffered from Parkinson's Disease and Diabetes I and II and Hepatitis A, B, C, and D. Specialists were of no help - they accused me of hypochondriasis (and refused to test me for it although they referred me to a psychopharmacologist who prescribed several drugs - none of which were generic - thus supporting the conspiracy of the pharmaceutical industry and the government and the American Medical Association to keep America drugged and TOXIC)and told me that my tests were NORMAL and NEGATIVE - and refused to talk to me when I asked WHO the arbiters of NORMAL were? WHO determines whether or not your red and white blood counts are "NORMAL"? I have not been able to get an answer to this question. Do we have tests for EVERY viral and bacterial infection out there? NO! But with water, we don't NEED tests or harmful drugs because water is THE CLEANER PAR EXCELLENT. Think about it - when you spill a substance, do you THINK about what it is before sponging it up? NO. You don't need to think with water - it is natural and clear. It is odourless, colourless and tasteless. It is the perfect substance. If more people drank water and listened to their dying dehydrated cells' calling out for the ELIXER OF LIFE, we would be a 3H - happy, healthy and hydrated! Don't let the naysaying of a few quacks who are only in it for the money deter you. Take your life into your own hands - drink water - lots and often!
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Summary: don't listen to the negative reviews, try it yourself!!!!
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I think Mr. Urologist (I wont use Dr.) has no clue what he is talking about. I have no medical degree and can tell you that what he is saying is asinine. Water intoxication, in most cases, is found in triathletes, marathoners, and military. It only happens when they have drank EXCESSIVE (generally over 200 ounces) amounts in a small period of time. This caused their sodium and mineral balances to go awry and they got sick or died. If the Pee Doctor had actually read the book, he would see that Dr. Batman talks repeatedly about adding sea salt to your intake if you have concerns about water intoxication. I have had the following benefits from increasing my water intake to half my body weight in ounces per day, plus an additional 1.5 ounces of water for every 1 ounce of caffeinated beverages. (for me this is 128 ounces of water a day, I weigh 220 and drink one 12-ounce soda a day) Again, follows is a list of the benefits I have had, if you don't believe me you are foolish. I have no reason to lie. no depression
more energy
sleeping better
skin more elastic and generally healthier (I am getting compliments about my face)
increased sense of well-being or doing something positive for myself
full, clear urine
full, regular excrement
no back pain (lower)
reduced knee/joint pain
less pain in my damaged ulnar nerve
eat less
feel tired less
awareness of thirst has returned (I don't eat or do something else instead)
less heartburn The absolute most positive and main effect is no depression. I am entirely astounded at the postive effect this has had on my life. I have gotten off meds and will never return, for now I know the true answer. Meds are good to get you through a bad spot, but they will not relieve your depression effectively over a long period of time. This doesn't even consider the horrible side effects. It is so clear that this is the healthiest thing that you can ever do for yourself (a close #2 is regular cardiovascular and muscle-building exercise). I personally commit that you will have increased health and mentality if you drink the correct amount of water for yourself. Also, consult Dr. Weil regarding the power of your mind towards your health. Peace and good hydration to you all. Thanks Dr. Batman!!!!!! you are a life saver. I hope your message gets to more and more people. I am now having friends come back to me stating how they are noticing differences for themselves. No one really believes it until it happens to them, and when my friends saw the sincerity I had about my improvement they tried it themselves. Thanks again. You have truly made the world a better place.
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Summary: Garbage - How this book wrecked my bladder
Review: I am really getting tired of the false information I get due to poor scholarship. I attended a chiropractic school that pushed "drinking lots of water", much like this book is claiming that this is a wonderful cure for disease and good thing to do. After years of doing this I have been informed that my bladder has distended (stretched out) so now I have difficulty fully emptying it. My urologist says that it is not healthy to drink too much water since this is what happens. The cure is to drink less water, only when you are thirsty and it will go back to normal.
If you are thirsty then drink a healthy drink (water, tea, vegetable juice). So don't waste money on this book or the ignorant chiropractors who recommend it. It will save you a trip to the urologist and problems with your bladder.
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