Is Distilled Water the Healthiest Option for Drinking?

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In summary: I'm so proud of it, I'll put my NAME on it!:biggrin:The tap water is unclean, for the sake of health and long life, it is better to invest in a water distiller to get the cleanest water to drink. I think this is immoral.
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humanino said:
French people tend to drink more wine : older people almost drink only wine, that's amazing. And, american people tend to drink only diet soda : is it really safer ?
I found out that soda is bad for your teeth. I've started drinking more non carbonated drinks.

Funny, one town I lived in had terrible problems with the water supply becoming contaminated. I remember once getting a note from the water company advising it was safe to start drinking the water again, I never got the notice saying not to. :eek:
 
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That's really fun ! You must have been worried for a while. Did not you sue ? :wink:

Dimitri : you are right. My parents live near Switzerland : tap water is just better than bottled water there. And their are even natural sources one can trust back there ! Do you imagine : some places are still free of pollution !
 
  • #38
Dude you're not just removing the bad stuff, but also essential minerials that are hard to get anyway else!
 
  • #39
Most sodas are fairly acidic, and in time, will dissolve enough of the teeth enamel to cause cavities and other problems. :eek:

Beer is okay, though ! :biggrin:

http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/diet_soda.htm

http://www.coralcalcium.net/sodaph.html
 
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Where are the references for the beer !?
Is Belgium beer even better for your health ?
 
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Dimitri Terryn said:
Besides, I'm pretty positive that tapwater in France, especially the north, can be trusted. This is western Europe, after all.
I thought in Paris, it was the taste of the water, not safety. In the French Alps where one of my grandmothers lived, I drank tap water. I can't remember which I drank at my Aunt's villa in Nice.
 
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humanino said:
Where are the references for the beer !?
Is Belgium beer even better for your health ?

You bet!
During the academic year, I usually survive on a strict diet of Belgian beer (ever heard of Geuze?) and French or Italian wine. :approve: And I'm as healty as they come.
 
  • #43
humanino said:
Where are the references for the beer !?

Okay, here u go : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/727912.stm

http://www.realbeer.com/edu/health/good-bad.php

Is Belgium beer even better for your health ?

Oh yeah, I drink Chimay all the time (had about a liter last night), and will vouch for its positive influences ! :wink:

Now, why do I have this nasty headache ? Maybe something to do with getting too much exercise...

PS : This thread is getting hijacked (and I'm among the guilty) ... perhaps we should drop the beer and get back to distilled water ?
 
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No no no. Stick to Chimay you indeed have excellent taste.

Dimitri : Geuze is very good too. I prefer Chimay. I like Delirium too. Distilled water has already been proven dangerous anyway.
 
  • #45
You guys ought to try the beer that Montana produces. It's a deLIGHTful little beer called... MOOSE DROOL! :surprise: :eek: (I'm SURE it's real GOOD for your teeth... :wink: :biggrin: :rofl:)
 
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Evo said:
I thought in Paris, it was the taste of the water, not safety. In the French Alps where one of my grandmothers lived, I drank tap water. I can't remember which I drank at my Aunt's villa in Nice.
We need to go visit the family... :wink:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Most sodas are fairly acidic, and in time, will dissolve enough of the teeth enamel to cause cavities and other problems. :eek:

Beer is okay, though ! :biggrin:

http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/diet_soda.htm

http://www.coralcalcium.net/sodaph.html

Gokul, is that de-I water any more acidic than soda? Soda is really acidic! I've seen household tips that suggest using it as a cleaning agent (for similar tasks as you might use vinegar for). You're right, you caught me being flippant with my water is water comment. I don't plan on drinking any of that de-I stuff anyway. :yuck:

I don't like bottled water...it doesn't have any flavor! :rofl: Yep, tap water is so much better. And if it comes with crustaceans, then it's free protein and calcium! Even better. And they add some crunch. Though, I then might want to boil those guys first, make sure they were cooked well. Don't want to eat raw or undercooked shellfish. :eek:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Okay, here u go : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/727912.stm

http://www.realbeer.com/edu/health/good-bad.php



Oh yeah, I drink Chimay all the time (had about a liter last night), and will vouch for its positive influences ! :wink:

Now, why do I have this nasty headache ? Maybe something to do with getting too much exercise...

PS : This thread is getting hijacked (and I'm among the guilty) ... perhaps we should drop the beer and get back to distilled water ?

Couldn't we compromise and talk about beer made from really good water?

http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/arrowhead_beer.htm
 
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BobG said:
Couldn't we compromise and talk about beer made from really good water?

http://www.digitalfog.com/gallery/arrowhead_beer.htm


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
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  • #50
Speaking of dangers of water. Are you aware of the dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO)?

What is Dihydrogen Monoxide?

Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the unstable radical Hydroxide, the components of which are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol.

What are some of the dangers associated with DHMO?

Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:

*Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
*Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
*Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically
life-threatening side-effects.
*DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
*Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
*Contributes to soil erosion.
*Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
*Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
*Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
*Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
*Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere.
*Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

more - http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html
 
  • #51
Someone posted this in the Science Jokes thread. Real funny ! :tongue2:

Good to have tongue2 back. What's up with rofl ? He seems to have a new name...
 
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What kills me is the people that believed it. :bugeye:

http://www.abcnews4.com/news/stories/0304/132381.html
 
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  • #53
Holy cr@9 !:eek: I don't believe that ! That really takes the cake ! :laughing:
 
  • #54
It is advised that you mix distilled water with filtered water, 1:1 ratio.
Then you are safe from many illnesses.
 
  • #55
How about if you freeze the water and mix it with scotch, 1:1 ?
 
  • #56
Gokul43201 said:
How about if you freeze the water and mix it with scotch, 1:1 ?

Good idea! Ethanol is a great disinfectant. Best to add it to your water to ensure you kill any germs missed at any other stage of the purification process!
 
  • #57
Water from Fuel Cells

Does anyone know if the water astronauts drink from fuel cells is actually as pure as distilled water or if they add stuff to it before consumption?
 
  • #58
why not collect rain water and drink it?it is distilled right?
 
  • #59
tumor said:
why not collect rain water and drink it?it is distilled right?

clean to drink but tough to collect & store cleanly
 
  • #60
Moonbear said:
Gokul, is that de-I water any more acidic than soda? Soda is really acidic!

Water + CO2 = carbonic acid, which is a very weak acid...certainly much weaker than many sodas, which are downright corrosive.
 
  • #61
The "hardness" of water is defined by the amount of "polyvalent cations" present in the water (i.e., the amount of salts like calcium or magnesium carbonate). "Hard" water has more of that stuff dissolved in it and "soft" water has less. There's a limited number of health studies available about drinking hard vs. soft water. (maybe I can discuss a few when I get more time)
 

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