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the body. Every activity in the body is propelled by water. It is the water, which is
responsible for two third of activity in the body. Water is the manna of health. The
supply of all-important water to the body helps it to perform its duties perfectly
maintaining good health. There is no harm to the body even if we skip food once in
a day. The food stored in the body comes handy when we skip food. However, if we
do not drink water for some time or for a whole day it triggers serious trouble inside.
It is wrong to think that if we drink water once it will be stored for a long time and
meets the needs of the body. Water is beneficial only when we take it whenever
body needs it. As food is emptied from stomach, water is also emptied from the body
from time to time. As we fill the empty stomach with food we must also supply water
to the body.
Man looks down upon the vehicle called the body. He doesnt care for it. We commit
the same mistake with regard to food. The foods that our body needs and the foods
that we supply to it are entirely different. A better coordination between supply and
demand keeps the body under our control. But alas, we supply what we wish rather
than what the body needs. It is time we listen to the dictates of the body. Every
activity in the body is propelled by water. It is the water, which is responsible for
three fourths of activity in the body. Water is the manna of health. The supply of allimportant water to the body helps it to perform its duties perfectly maintaining good
health. There is no harm to the body even if we skip food once in a day. The food
stored in the body comes handy when we skip food. However, if we do not drink
water for some time or for a whole day it triggers serious trouble inside. It is wrong
to think that if we drink water once it will be stored for a long time and meets the
needs of the body. Water is beneficial only when we take it whenever our body needs
it. As food is emptied from stomach, water is also emptied from the body from time
to time. As we fill the empty stomach with food we must also supply water to the
body.
Experimented on Hundreds
If the body has to get full benefit of the food we eat, it is possible only through
water. The benefit to the body from the higher quantity and expensive food we eat is
possible if the water we take is adequate. Nowadays man eats many varieties of food
and yet his energy is low. If we reduce food intake by 50 per cent we can work more
vigorously and can put in more hours of work. However, it is possible only when we
maintain the water ratio. I tried this experiment not only on myself but also on
hundreds of others. I observed more energy and ability in all of them even when
they put in more hours of labor. They were neither tired nor felt uneasy. Unless we
experience it for ourselves we will not know about the benefit of consuming plenty of
water. We use manure for the growth of plant. To a unit of manure or fertilizer we
put ten units of water. This water absorbs the fertilizer, takes it to roots of the plant,
then reaches branches and lastly leaves. Thus fertilizer gives enough strength to the
whole plant only when there is sufficient ratio of water. Food and fertilizer may be of
different nature, but similar process takes place in the body also.
If we are to understand the need for more water we should know as to where
this three fourths of water in our body exists, what form it takes, what it does, what
is the difficulty the body faces when water level comes down, how much water is
spent in the body, what are the likely symptoms when water level is reduced, the
relation between kidneys and water, the relation of water to salt etc.
Common man may not grasp the inherent relation between water, cells and
blood, which is part of physiology. Hence, let me narrate it here.
Water in the body
Water occupies 68 per cent of the body. Water is there in and around the cells. The
water in the cells is called intra cellular fluid. Extra cellular fluid exists in different
parts of the body in various forms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Plasma.
Interstitial fluid, which is in between the cells.
Cerebrospinal fluid-- fluid in brain and spine.
Serous fluid, which is in the outer layers of lungs and peritoneal fluid in the
stomach and peritoneum covering the intestines.
5. Synovial fluid-- the fluid in the gaps between joints.
6. Digestive juices.
7. Urine.
Extra, Intra Cellular Fluid
Now let us also talk about fluid inside the cells. The whole body is the sum total of
several cells. The water content in the cells of different parts of the body varies. The
water content in the muscles, muscles of heart, brain and lungs is roughly 70 to 80
per cent of the weight of the organs. Liver and skin contain 70 per cent of water and
bones 20 per cent. If the body weight of a person is 70 kilograms he carries 43 liters
of water. Of this, extra cellular fluid is 11 liters and intra cellular fluid 32 liters.
Likewise, a woman whose body weight is 57 kilos has 29 liters of water. Out of this,
extra cellular fluid is 8.5 liters and intra cellular fluid 20.5 liters.
Now, let us see how the fluids in and around the cells are regulated.
Regulation of intra and extra cellular fluid
Sodium and potassium balance water level in the extra cellular and intra cellular
fluids. It is because of these salts the cells get the energy to pump in and pump out
water from the cells.
Intra cellular fluid contains less sodium and more of potassium.
Sodium=20 mg/ liter
Potassium=110 mg./liter
As against this, extra cellular fluid contains more sodium and less potassium.
Sodium= 143mg./liter
Potassium=5mg./liter
The thin membrane around the cell will be instrumental in sending water, sodium
and potassium in and out of the cells. Through this membrane inflow and outflow is
regulated.
Relation between salt and water
When sodium content in the blood is more, osmotic pressure of blood increases and
intestinal fluids enter the blood. At the same time excess salt in blood joins the intra
cellular fluid. When salt comes in, the water in the cells is dragged out of the cells.
When cells lose water chemical reactions in the cells is hampered. Cells lose the
capacity to purge out waste material. We observe swelling of joints and face in those
who consume more salt. The reason is the intra cellular fluid in the blood comes out.
This manifests as edema. When there is excess salt in the blood kidneys try to purge
it out with frequent urination.
Water flow from blood to cells and vice versa is a continuous process. The water we
consume is absorbed into blood through intestines. The above illustration shows the
process of this absorption. Osmotic pressure is responsible for inflow of water from
extra cellular fluid to intra cellular fluid and vice versa. Let us know about osmotic
pressure.
Osmotic pressure
The pressure which helps flow of low-density liquid into high-density liquid when a
thin membrane separates them is called Osmotic Pressure.
As shown in the above figure if blood is a liquid, the matter in between the cells is
also liquid. The walls of micro veins separate these two liquids. Let us see how
change of water takes place from blood to extra cellular fluid. Similarly the
membrane around the cells is responsible for change of extra cellular and intra
cellular fluid.
Changes that occur after intake of water
We take 1 to 1.5 liters of water in the morning as we think it is beneficial. Many
people think that blood becomes thinner if that much of water is taken in the
morning. They also think that if excess water is taken pressure of blood decreases,
kidneys will have a problem. With this misunderstanding they desist from taking
water and also discourage others. But this is not true. It has been scientifically
proved that there is no harm as such by taking more water.
An extract from Samson Wrights Applied physiology, published by Oxford University
Press, pp 35, is reproduced here for the reference of those who want to know about
it.
REGULATION OF WATER BALANCE AND
COMPOSITION OF BODY FLUIDS BY THE KIDNEY
Water Dieresis
If 1-2 liters of water is drunk, particularly on an empty stomach, absorption takes
place rapidly from the intestines. The passage of water into the blood slightly dilutes
the plasma.
NORMAL
[K] = 150mEq/ltrs
mEQ/LTRS
30 ltrs
15 ltrs
[N+] = 150 mEq/ltrs
Drink 2
liters of water
EQUILIBRIUM
[K+]=143.8
31.3 LTRS
15.7 ltrs
[Na+] =143.8 mEq/ltrs
Fig 2: Changes in ICF and ECF produced by drinking 2 liters of water and decreases
its crystalloid o.p. by about 3 per cent. (i.e., corresponding to decrease of
concentration of about 10 milliosmoles per liter) this plasma volume increases
slightly. These changes are small because this excess water is distributed throughout
50 liters of body water, and the kidneys increase the loss of fluid in urine.
Body fluid changes
The trivial dilution of the plasma proteins decreases their osmotic pressure to a
negligible extent (e.g. from 25 mm. to 24 mm. Hg); likewise no significant rise
occurs in the capillary blood pressure. The flow of water out of the blood vessels is
the result of decreased crystalloid o.p. of the plasma.
The crystalloid o.p. of the interstitial fluid is higher than the reduced o.p. of the
plasma; water therefore passes from plasma into the interstitial spaces. (Electrolytes
simultaneously diffuse in the other direction, i.e., from the interstitial fluid into the
plasma, but the rate of movement of water in the opposite direction is faster and
more important. At equilibrium the volume of both plasma and interstitial fluid is
increased and both fluids, which together comprise the ECF, have an identical but
lower crystalloid o.p.)
The balance that is normally maintained between intra and extra cellular fluid is
disturbed, and owing to the fall in crystalloid o.p. of the ECF, fluid enters the cells.
Finally the ingested water is distributed equally throughout the body water and all
the body fluids have a slightly lower crystalloid o.p. If there were no renal responses
and if the 2 liters of water ingested were to be stored in the 45 liters of body water
the crystalloid o.p. would fall by only 4.4 per cent.
Renal changes
A renal response occurs after a latent period of 15-30 minutes [Fig. 3.]; the flow of
urine rises (from the resting value of 50 ml. Per hr.) to its peak usually within an
hour and a half when a maximum excretory rate of 1300 ml. Per hr. (22ml. Per min.)
may be attained; the dieresis declines and is usually over in 3 hours by which time
the excess urinary output has about equaled the excess fluid intake.
As the volume of urine increases, its specific gravity falls, e.g., to 1001; there may
be a slight total increased excretion of NaCI and urea during the dieresis although
the percentage concentration of these substances is, of course, very low. This initial
washing out of solids is compensated for by a lessened rate of excretion after the
diuresis is over. The point to emphasise however is, the kidney responds selectively
by an enormous increase in water output with little associated loss of solids. There
are no changes in renal dynamics. There is no increase in renal blood flow; there is
no increase in G.F.R. unless the urinary output of 900 ml. Per hour (=15 ml. Per
minute) means that, of every 130 ml. Of glomerular filtrate although 16 ml., as
usual, reach the distal tubule per minute, 15 ml. are allowed to escape in the urine
(compared to 1 ml. as normally)
The level of diuresis is of the same order of magnitude as that seen in clinical
diabetes insipidus and likewise due to lack of ADH. The dilution of the plasma
crystalloids switches off the hypothalamicohypophyseal mechanism responsible for
ADH secretion. It will be noted that the dilution of the plasma precedes the onset of
diuresis. During this period it may be supposed that the circulating ADH is being
destroyed and that no fresh ADH is being secreted; as the blood ADH level falls and
diuresis sets in.
Now let us see why there is no harm even if excess water is taken.
When we take one or two liters of water on empty stomach it is absorbed by the
intestines and stomach within minutes. The water so absorbed by intestines reaches
blood. With this plasma is slightly diluted. Even then there is no remarkable change
in the osmotic pressure of plasma. Osmotic pressure of plasma comes down to 24
mm Hg from 25 mm Hg. The quantity of blood increases slightly. The changes in the
blood after excess water is taken are negligible. Because the water we take mixes up
with the 43 liters of water in our body and is dispersed all through the body. There is
no change in capillary blood pressure either.
Water from the blood flows into intra cellular fluid when osmotic pressure of blood is
decreased, the reason being the osmotic pressure in the intra cellular fluid is more
than the osmotic pressure of the blood. Now we know that how water flows from the
blood to extra cellular fluid.
Let us know about the inflow of water from extra cellular fluid to intra cellular fluid.
As water flows from blood to extra cellular fluid, sodium and potassium enter into
blood. When sodium and potassium enter blood the osmotic pressure in the cells is
reduced. Since the osmotic pressure in the cells is more than the intra cellular fluid
enters the cells. In this way the water we consume enters all the cells of the body
equally. Now, let us see how kidneys are effected by the excess water we take.
Changes in the kidney when 2 liters of water is taken on empty stomach
Kidneys produce 50 ml. of urine per hour in a healthy person. The outer limit of the
urine the kidneys can produce is 1300 ml. When this limit is reached production
decreases. Likewise when we take more water 1300 ml. urine is produced in one or
one and half hours time. There is neither change in the working of kidneys nor in
their efficiency or in the percentage of blood, which enters kidneys, or the filtering
capacity of the kidneys altered.
When urine is produced in more quantity the amount of sodium chloride and urea
slightly increase. No material, which is useful to the body, goes out.
Reason for excess urination
Generally while filtering the blood kidneys absorb the necessary water and discharge
excess water in the form of urine. When we take more water the filtered water is not
absorbed again. So, that excess water goes out in the form of urine. Therefore, our
kidneys have the great capability to retain water that is necessary and discharge the
excess water.
We learnt that excess water is useful to the body and there is no harm whatsoever.
Now let us talk about the harm to the body when there is less amount of water.
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If we say that one third of food and two third of water how many liters of water is
necessary? We need food and water every day according to the physical labor we put
in. The people who have to do physically exert need more food. The people whose
physical labor is less need less food. How do we decide the quantity of food and
water? Basing on the intake of food or intake of water? Since all of us like eating let
us first decide the quantity of food and then decide the quantity of water. The
amount food intake differs from man to man. The simple answer is two times more
water than the amount of food. Right from a teenager of 15 years to a man who is
50 or 60 years normally takes about 2 kilos of food in course of the day. So five to
six liters of water would do. Those who put in more physical labor usually consume
2.5 to 3 kilos of food. Such people should take 7.8 liters of water. If we eat more the
waste material produced in the body increases. It comes out along with water easily.
We have been consuming about 2 to 3 kilos of food but not drinking more water
because we did not know about it. Some take 2, 3 glasses of water, some others
take 4 glasses and yet others take two or three liters. More food and less water! With
less water inside, the waste matter gets solidified and does not move easily.
Stagnation leads to disease. In the beginning it is manifested in the form of some
ailment and finally it becomes chronic. If the ratio of water intake is proper the body
purges out waste material and keeps itself clean.
According to the property of the body let us start taking 5,6 liters of water. Out of
this, 2.5 liters of water is necessary for the body and the rest of it will be used to
keep clean the 68% of water which body contains.
Now let us start increasing water consumption in the next one or two months while
taking the usual quantity of food. You would certainly notice the change and feel
better. Then you decide yourself whether to take more water or discontinue. It is the
body that shows the result.
It is time to make few more changes in our habits. Ask people around you to take
water before eating breakfast, lunch or dinner. Instead of asking people at the dining
table to have some more servings suggest them to take more water. Offer water to
your guests instead of sodas or coffee or tea and let them know the benefits of
taking 5,6 liters of a day.
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periodicals say that plenty of water has to be taken but they do not tell us how, how
much and when. We have to drink 5-6 liters of water to meet the requirements of
body and to keep the insides of body clean. It is better if we know the constitution of
body before doing it.
Functions of body
The day is divided into day and night, each comprising of 12 hours. Day has light
and it is dark during night. The creatures, which move around during the day, take
rest in night. Those creatures that move around and eat during night take rest
during day. Man does it in reverse. This is the timetable set by nature for man and
accordingly functions of his body are determined. If we follow these rules of the
nature our body functions normally. Any deviation will result in diseases to the
body.
Bodys two functions
1.Day duty of the body 2. Night duty of the body: These two duties are different.
Body has to discharge these two functions every day. Body would be healthy only
when it discharges its functions separately. If these duties are interchanged the body
loses health and life expectancy is reduced. It suffers from diseases.
1. Day duty: The body discharges two types of functions during day. The first is to
digest food, transport this digested food to cells, turn it into energy and move the
waste material to excretory system. The second duty is to produce millions of new
cells in the body in place of millions of those cells, which die every day.
If these two functions are to be discharged perfectly it needs ample water. Digestive
juices can be produced only when we take needed water. Digested food mixes with
blood only when lot of water is there and then only food reaches cells. If water is
available in right proportion the food in cells is converted into energy. All these
functions need water. If these functions are discharged properly water has to be
consumed in right quantity and proportion. There is no use if we take water as and
when we wish.
2. Night duty: The body discharges two types of functions during night. The first the waste material, produced during day through consumption of food, is purged to a
certain extent through excretory system in the form of fasces, urine, sweat and
carbon dioxide during the day. The cells purge the remaining waste material during
night.
The second - Many cells in our body get diseased everyday. The body repairs them.
Likewise, the body protects us from injuries, wounds and ill health.
If the body has to purge the waste material through the four forms, which move
during night, they have to be dissolved in water. If sufficient water is not taken the
waste material is not dissolved and it dries up inside the body. Body can repair itself
only when air and water are available. If the body has to function during night, it
needs sufficient water, that too at right time. Five or six liters of water has to be
available to the body to enable it to discharge its duty during day and separately.
Water to be taken on empty stomach
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To purge the waste material released during day and clean the system this water is
helpful. Though the body cleans and repairs itself during night we cannot get up and
take water. The water taken in the morning before eating anything can be called
water on empty stomach. If we take 2.5 to 3 liters of water on empty stomach the
waste material from the body purges completely and keeps the body healthy.
Water to be taken during day
This is needed in view of the day duty. The water taken after breakfast till 6 or 7 pm
comes under this category. Out of five or six liters of water 2.5 liters to 3 liters is
spent for night duty. The remaining 2.5 to 3 liters of water is to be allotted to empty
stomach, which is assigned to day duty. It is imperative for the body to discharge
these two duties. If these two duties are to be discharged properly we have to divide
the intake into two parts. If we feel that we have taken enough water in the
morning, day duty may be hampered. Similarly if you take water in the day and stop
taking in the morning the waste material which has to be discharged during night
remains in the body and we may land in trouble.
We should allow the body to discharge its duties during night and day. It is enough,
if you supply water on time and the body looks after itself. However, if you are lazy
or feel it burdensome to drink water, maintaining good health becomes difficult.
When we do not follow the nature of the body life itself becomes a waste. There is no
other easy way to good health in the world.
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In the meantime cells face the same difficulty as we take food after three or four
hours of being hungry. Hunger can be suppressed but not thirst. This is the law of
nature and the nature of body too. Whoever feels thirsty when stomach is empty, it
means that he is behaving naturally and leading a natural life. Those who feel thirsty
even when the stomach is full, it means they are leading a life which is against
nature. We should find out the reasons for unnatural thirst and correct them. Many
people tend to argue that as they are thirsty while eating it is natural thirst. To know
why this kind of thirst is not natural we should know about the nature of unnatural
thirst.
Unnatural thirst
When we eat foods that are against the nature, we experience untimely thirst. It is
said that when one commits a mistake he has to continue with the second one also.
It is also said that if we lie once we have to lie again. Likewise, if we take food, which
is against nature, we have to take water in an unnatural way. It is the law of nature
that water is not to be taken while eating. It is the quality of such food that forces us
to take water while eating and after. This food does not refrain you from not taking
water. Let us know about the reasons for feeling thirsty while eating.
The level of thirst depends upon the amount of salt, oil and ghee in the food. There
is a basis for this. 100 ml. of water is required to digest one gram of salt. Oil and
ghee also require water to digest. When stomach is filled with oil, salt and ghee it
demands water to start the process of digestion. This is the reason for being thirsty
while eating and immediately after. Let us observe what happens if the amount of
salt, oil and ghee are more. For example, we eat heavily when we feast. We fill the
stomach leaving no space for water. More water is necessary to digest this excess
salt and oil. Mind gets signals for water. Brain orders to take more water, mouth
refuses and stomach indicates that there is no space. Yet we are thirsty. As there is
no space we take water by force. Any amount of water does not quench our thirst.
We can neither drink water nor bear the thirst.
As the water taken while eating does not help digestion it can be called unnatural.
Those who consume salt and oil experience this unnatural thirst. If we change our
habits then we can have natural thirst. Natural thirst is a step towards good health.
When salt is in excess around cells
Every cell in our body has inner and outer parts. Salt is deposited outside the cell.
Those who take only fruits, vegetables, nuts or cooked food without salt have
enough salt necessary for the body. Salt is deposited around the cells in those who
take a little or more salt. Thirst and the salt deposited around the cells have a close
relationship. Those who take natural foods and desist from salt dont experience
unnatural thirst. Let us see why people who take salt are thirstier. Water is drawn
towards wherever there is salt. The excess salt we take goes out of the intestines
and get deposited around the cells. The salt deposited around the cells draws water
from the cells. The water level in the cells comes down all of a sudden. This happens
in all the cells of the body. When water in the cells decreases chemical process in
them is hampered. To rectify the situation cells send signals to brain to replenish
water. We receive signals from the brain in the form of thirst. When we experience
such thirst mouth dries up. We feel restless till water is taken. We feel extremely
thirsty.
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When we take salty food we feel thirsty while it is digested and also when that salt is
deposited outside the cells for some hours. If we take salt once, twice we feel thirsty.
Whatever we eat it contains salt. We go on eating something or the other five or six
times a day. Because of it we must feel thirsty 10 or 12 times a day and take water
as many times. Healthy body should demand water accordingly. Since we go on
eating something or the other we do not feel so thirsty. Wrong choice of food sends
wrong signals only.
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everybody is busy. There is no time even to eat peacefully. Everybody finishes meal
in 5-10 minutes and rushes out. What will be consequence of such hurried eating?
a) By gulping the food without chewing it becomes difficult for it to go down the food
pipe easily. To overcome this we reach for a glass of water. When we eat fried food
or pickles they some times get obstructed or induce hiccups. To avoid hiccups we
take water. Some people eat food while strayed in thoughts or watching television or
reading newspaper or talking to family members. Since the concentration is not on
the food it leads to obstruction in throat causing belching. To stop it we drink water.
These are the common mistakes we commit and we pass them on to our children
too.
b) When we chew food thoroughly required saliva is produced and it moves into
stomach easily without any obstruction. The saliva substitutes the function of water
though it is different from water. Saliva contains 98 percent water and 2 percent
digestive enzymes. Saliva helps in proper digestion of food. When we drink water
while eating less saliva is produced. This is the second disadvantage. Due to
reduction in saliva and more water in food, digestive process is hampered. There is
no way out but to commit a second mistake. The first takes place in the mouth and
the second in stomach. If we chew food properly, mix it with saliva and concentrate
on eating it goes into stomach easily. The digestion is not only easy but also
complete.
2. The relationship between digestion and water
When food reaches stomach for second stage of digestion, gastric juice, the digestive
liquid, is produced there. It contains the powerful hydrochloric acid. This is the most
important acid that helps in digestion. Along with it there are also other enzymes. All
of them complete the process of digestion. Hydrochloric acid kills certain harmful
bacteria in the food. Food is digested in two hours when this acid is in concentrated
form. Its strength is reduced when water mixes with it. Let us see what is lost when
we drink water while eating.
a) Acids weaken: The powerful acids when mixed with water become mild and lose
their potency. The mild acid fails to digest food as effectively as the strong one. The
stomach is forced to produce double the amount of acid to digest food. When these
acids are produced in more quantity we experience burning sensation and ulcers are
formed. The stomach gets habituated to produce excess acids.
b) Non-digestion of food: When we drink water while eating it goes into stomach
along with food. It obstructs digestive juices from reaching food directly. The food
breaks into small pieces with the help of digestive juices and takes the form of semiliquid. However, when we take water while eating it breaks food into pieces but
cannot digest it completely. The process of digestion takes more time. The weight of
the water is also more and natural movements of stomach slowdown. This is also
one of the reasons for delay in digestion. With this the food, which has to digest in
one hour takes two hours and so on. It means the digestion process is taking double
the time. Still it is not digested completely. This undigested food enters small
intestines.
c) Sagging stomach: Generally two glasses of water take 15 minutes to mix in
blood. However, when we take water along with food it remains in the stomach till
the food takes the form of liquid after digestion. It may take two to four hours. The
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stomach, which bears the weight of food and water, sags. As food and water remain
in the stomach for such a long time the food is fermented. This is the reason for
belching. Belly protrudes to some extent even among lean people.
d) Heaviness in stomach: As the water and food remain in the stomach for a long
period food gets fermented and gases are produced. Everyone wishes to have a
stomach full of food. Because of mistakes committed while eating, one or two
glasses of water also enter the stomach that is already filled with food. The stomach
becomes a tight compartment. The heavy stomach puts pressure on the lower part
of lungs and the lungs contract by 20-30 per cent. Less air goes into lungs causing
uneasiness. The diaphragm, which is an important part in breathing process,
undergoes pressure and its movements are restricted. Likewise, the muscles of
stomach, which help respiration, lose their capacity to expand and contract. This
uneasiness continues for 2-3 hours. There is no space left in stomach. Gases are
produced in stomach, which is filled with food and water. These gases that can
neither move up or down push the stomach forward. This results in heaviness in
stomach, uneasiness and restlessness. Sometimes this may also lead to chest pain,
which is often mistaken for heart pain.
e) Drowsiness: The oxygen we inhale to a large extent reaches stomach and helps
digestion. As long as this oxygen is in stomach we feel drowsy. As the food remains
in stomach for a long period the lungs receive less oxygen and we become dull,
drowsy and weak. That is the reason why some people go for a nap. Some others
sleep a while in sitting posture. School children and employees in offices often resort
to this. If we eat food without drinking water there wont be any heaviness. Food is
digested quickly.
3. The relationship between digestion in intestines and water: The food
digested in two stages partially reaches small intestines. The food when digested
completely in this part is absorbed by intestines in the form of semi-juice. When food
is taken along with water only partially digested goes into small intestines. The
proteins and fat in the food are digested to some extent in the stomach. To digest
the rest, some digestive juices are produced at the junction where the small
intestines join the stomach. Since in it is not digested properly more digestive juices
are produced in the small intestines. The movements in small intestines are
responsible for digestion. Here the food is pounded well, turns into liquid form and
moves forward. When there is water these movements are restricted. In this way the
process of digestion in the small intestines is also delayed as in the stomach. The
intestines absorb the food that is not digested properly. As the food remains in the
intestines along with water the food gets fermented and gases are produced. The
intestines as such have some amount of gas in them. With the movements in
intestines gas tries to come out. We can also hear some sounds. Two hours after we
take food, the digested food is ready to mix in blood. It is more beneficial if we drink
water now. If water is drunk during this period it mixes well with digested food and
easily absorbed into blood.
When the food is not digested properly body absorbs the juices that are not digested
completely. Millions of cells die and millions of new cells are formed in the body. The
formation of new cells depends on the energy and essence of the food we eat.
When the food is not digested properly intestines cannot absorb its full benefit.
Almost 50 percent of the essence of the food we eat is purged out. The food we take
initially becomes powder and then juice-like. That juice is absorbed into blood and
cells and body receives energy. If the food does not become powder and juice we
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feel weak. The cells are healthy and have long life only when they receive properly
digested food and nutrients.
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1.) Which water is the best: Air has life-giving power. Water takes the second
place. We imbibe this vital power from water that gives more energy, health and
immunity. If the water is exposed to sunlight it is all the more beneficial. The
sunlight rectifies the maladies and gives energy to water as boiled water eradicates
bacteria.
2.) Sterilized and filtered water: Most of the people in cities drink only sterilized
and filtered water. However, they lack immunity that is found in working people.
Though they store their food in hot packs, keep utensils mirror clean, eat more fruit,
wash vegetables thoroughly, take sterilized water and protect themselves from dust
they are not successful in warding off diseases like infections and fevers mainly
because their immunity system is at the lowest ebb. There is nothing wrong in
drinking sterilized water and bottled mineral water. But they have to carry them
wherever they go. When such water is not available and if forced to drink normal
water they immediately suffer from cold, throat pain, fever and dysentery etc. as
their immunity system is weak. Remember that if you drink sterilized water you have
to drink the same type of water always.
In those who consume any type of water a defense mechanism develops in their
body to fight out the maladies. Anti- bodies develop in our body to fight diseases.
They are always on guard to attack and kill harmful bacteria. It is always better to
continue to drink the same water we are used to. If the system of nature cure is
followed even those who are used to sterilized water can drink any type of water.
The immunity system is strengthened.
3.) Which water container is better: We store water in containers. Since the
containers also have some influence on the water stored our elders have given
importance even to the containers.
a). Earthen container: Storing water in an earthen pot is the best method. Water
and earth are always together. Our body becomes cold, as the sun grows hot. This is
the nature of the body. Likewise, the pot transfers the coolness to water depending
upon the hot climate. This is the special quality of the pot that no other container
has. Water from a pot can be used during summer.
b) Copper pot: After earthen pot copper pot is better. If water is stored in a copper
vessel for 10-12 hours the good quality of copper vessel is transferred to water. Our
body also contains certain percentage of copper. If one can afford copper vessel it
can be used during rainy and winter seasons also.
c) Glass vessel: If water is stored in glass vessel there is no harm and there is no
benefit either. Water in earthen pot and copper vessel may smell. Water gets the
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smell of the material of the container with which it is made. Glass doesnt carry any
smell. However, it may not be possible to store water in glass wear every day. Some
people fill water in glass vessel and use. They feel that sunrays will have a natural
impact if water is stored in green or blue vessel.
d) Stainless steel vessel: If no other vessel is available it is the best choice. It can
be used in winter and rainy season also.
e) Aluminum vessel: Water should neither be stored nor used from an aluminum
vessel. The Aluminum mixes with water, goes into our intestines and body and leads
to various diseases. Drinking water should not be stored in it.
f) Plastic vessel: If we store water in plastic containers it will have the smell of
plastic. The impact of various chemicals used to produce is acquired by water. But
now-a-days plastic bottles are more in use.
1) Those suffering from cold: Those who suffer from chronic colds, sneeze
frequently and those whose nostrils are blocked can take 5-6 liters of warm water. It
will give them relief. The warmth of the water eases their difficulty. Those who
cannot take warm water continuously can take 2.5-3 liters of warm water in the
morning.
2) Those who suffer from cough: If one coughs it means that phlegm is deposited
in the lungs. If warm water is taken the phlegm comes out easily. Some have throat
irritation because of cough. Even this pain is cured with warm water.
3) Those who are asthmatic and have allergies: Such people should take warm
water every day so that breathing becomes easy. The soreness of the throat comes
down. Uneasiness would also decrease.
4) Those who have acidity and ulcers: They suffer from burning sensation in
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stomach and excess acid is produced. Warm water works as an antidote to acids.
Acidity can be completely cured with warm water. As acids disappear ulcers get
healed.
All those above mentioned might take warm water if it is possible. Otherwise they
should take at least 2.5-3 liters in the morning. Once they overcome the problems
they can come back to normal water.
5) Why fridge water is not to be taken? : Excess cold or excess heat is harmful
to the body. Water loses action and reaction with these excesses. Blood flows faster
only when water possesses these qualities. If excessively cold or hot substance goes
into stomach the digestion process is delayed until it becomes normal. For example
when we eat ice cream its temperature is in minus degrees. So such of cold material
goes into the body, which maintains 37 degrees of temperature. Since the
temperature of ice is at such a low level the digestive system tries to increase its
temperature. It means the digestion of ice cream does not start before half an hour.
Same is the case with fridge water. These days every household has a refrigerator.
During summer some even drink water stored in deep fridge. When such water is
taken gums and teeth bear the brunt. It is the mouth that decides what is good or
what is bad for stomach and intestines. If that coldness is bad for mouth then think
of the difficulty the stomach has to face. Fridge water has 7-8 degrees of
temperature. Digestive system needs 20 minutes to bring it to body temperature.
The difference between heating the refrigerated milk and fresh milk and warming up
refrigerated water is the same. When stomach contracts because of excessive
coldness, cleaning process does not start till it goes back to normal temperature.
Tonsils in throat get infected easily with fridge water. Formation of phlegm increases.
Asthma, allergy, sinusitis, cough and burning sensation in stomach can never be
cured if fridge water is taken. We can be healthy if we give normal water to the
body, which is natural. If one takes refrigerated food rarely he immediately faces
problem.
There is no difficulty if we take any water available and get accustomed. Type of
water is not the issue. It is the quantity that is important. It is always better to take
normal water. It does not matter how we purify water. The level of immunity counts.
Let us remember it is the immunity, which protects us but not the purified of water.
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Let us drink 5-6 liters of water dividing it into two parts: 1) On empty stomach 2)
During the day.
1) Water to be taken on empty stomach (immediately after we wake up)
This is the first dose of water we take before we take breakfast. During this period
we have to take 2.5 to 3 liters of water. This can be taken in installments within 2-3
hours. If wake up late we may not find time to take this much of water. That is why
it is better to get up early in the morning. Some people get up between 3-4 A.M.
The process of taking water can start as soon as we get up from bed. Some people
need to urinate immediately after getting up. Then can start taking water after
urinating. Some others may have an urgent urge to ablate immediately after getting
up. This is a good habit. However, number of such people is very low. They can start
taking water after attending to nature call.
First installment: We should drink 1 1 liter of water as soon as we get up and
then brush the teeth. Those who find it difficult to drink one liter of water at a stretch
can take half a liter and the rest after 5-6 minutes. It can be taken at one go also.
After drinking water without attending to any other work, concentrate on intestines;
move around for 10-15 minutes and movement in intestines starts. If we do not
think of any other thing the nerves in intestines relax. In addition to this, pressure of
1-1.5 liters of water, acts upon intestines, which are holding the fasces. Under the
weight of stomach the fasces are pushed forward. The concentration on the
intestines and the pressure of the stomach together make the fasces move. Instead
of rushing to toilet immediately move around for a little while and then enter the
toilet. Ablution is easy and complete. Ablating after breakfast or lunch is not a good
habit. Unless you attend to nature calls you should not do anything else. After
ablution you may shave or brush your teeth. The water we take goes into blood after
20-25 minutes. Then you can go for physical exercise.
Remember another point here. Suppose if we take a glass or two of water
intermittently. Even that water goes into blood and does the purification job.
However, it has only one advantage. It can only purify urine. When you take one or
one and a half liters of water it has two advantages. With the pressure of water the
waste material is purged out. The second benefit is it purifies urine also. It means we
have double the advantage, like two birds at one shot. The first installment of water
goes into blood and the cells and soaks overnight the waste material, which has
moved due to the excretion process. If we do some physical exercise the waste
material is stirred well. If water soaks the physical exercise moves it.
Second installment: Those who do physical exercise can take second installment of
water and those who attend to household duties can take second installment of
water, 45-60 minutes after first installment. If necessary, take some more time. Like
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in the first installment as much water as possible can be taken. After that,
concentrate again on the intestines and move around for 10 or 15 minutes. Some
doubt that, when they already have an ablation where is the scope for another. Our
intestines, which store fasces is about one and a half meters. In the first installment
only the fasces stored comes out. Double to that is still there. We do not think about
it, as we are not aware of. It takes half an hour to move the remaining fasces. It
means the second installment is ready half an hour after you ablate the first. The
delay is on our part. For some people second installment is much forceful and more
in liquid form. For some it may take some more days to ablate for the second time.
Some feel perturbed when the fasces in the second installment are watery thinking
they are having dysentery. Others feel they are weakened if water goes along with
the fasces. Some of the first installment of water some enters the intestines. The
second time also same thing happens. The water taken in two installments soaks and
makes it soft and everything comes out along with water. Only some of the water
comes out but there is no harm. Instead, if you take small quantity of water it does
not enter the intestines. Let us illustrate this. When we take more water some of it
goes into the stomach and small intestines and some of it to the large intestines,
which store fasces, and that water comes out.
Some people cannot ablate even if they take second installment of water. No need to
worry. Since there is constipation the intestines may not listen to us. When fasces do
not move even after the intake of second installment of water it is better for them to
take enema with warm water for few days. After taking second installment of water
and ablation you can take bath.
Third installment: Those who take 2.5-3 liters of water in two installments need
not take third installment. Those who take a liter of water in first installment and
another in second installment can think about third ablation after taking third
installment of water. If it is done it is all right. Or else leave it at that. If it is not
convenient you may skip third installment of water.
Those who are overweight, suffer from constipation, have stones in kidneys, suffer
from chronic diseases and emit bad body smell have to take another liter of water
even after consuming 3 liters of water in two installments. Those who suffer from the
above mentioned difficulties should take 4 liters of water in the morning itself for 4-5
months. Those who take 4 liters of water may take it in three hours duration. If 4
liters of water is taken in two hours duration, some may feel it heavy. Such people
can have give gap.
It is better if we finish this water intake in the morning by 7 or 7.30 A.M. We will be
able to urinate completely by 9 or 9.30 A.M. Those who have to go to office or attend
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to business will have completed urination by this time. Those who have to leave
early can start taking water a bit early.
The water taken on empty stomach will rectify the loopholes in the repair of the
system, and purge out the leftover waste material in the form of fasces, urine and
sweat. The water taken on empty stomach will cleanse the cells and 5-6 liters of
blood internally as bathing cleanses the external body. So far we have cleaned only
the external body. Now the internal body will be cleansed. As all other creatures
keep their internal body clean they do not take bath. However, the man cleans up
the body outwardly and leaves the internal body. Any amount of cleaning externally
will not help. That is why whatever may be the amount of soap, talcum powders,
creams that we apply, the bad smell returns just after an hour. You have learnt
cleansing of internal parts. No matter even if you do not take bath. If you can
cleanse the inner body in this way there wont be any need to buy talcum powders,
pastes, creams and perfumes. This is the way of cleaning the 68% of water content
in our body everyday. It is only the water taken on empty stomach that cleanses but
not the water, which is taken during the day.
Note:
1. Those who suffer from cold, allergy, sinusitis, sneezing, acidity and ulcers better
they take warm water on empty stomach.
2. After the intake of water, 20 to 30 minutes gap is to be given before eating some
thing.
2) Taking water during the day: We eat something or the other during the day.
The water we take is useful to digest, transport the digested food, and turn it into
energy apart from discharging two more duties. The work we attend to generates
heat in the muscles. Water is needed to cool the muscles. It is hot during day. If we
have to protect our body and skin from the sun there should be water in the body
always. To discharge these two duties we have to supply water to the body in time.
Water needed during day is about 2.5 to 3 liters. Let us know about how and when
this water is to be taken. Let us also remember that we should take these 2.5 to 3
liters of water when the stomach is empty but not while we eat.
Fourth installment: It can be taken two hours after breakfast. By this time
breakfast becomes like flour and completely digested. The water we take at this time
mixes up with that flour and turns it into juice form. Fourth installment of water of
about a liter need not be taken at a time because there is no need to ablate. It can
be taken in small quantities. First time one or two glasses of water can be taken and
another glass or two with an interval of half an hour or one hour. In this way
between breakfast and half an hour before lunch, a liter of water can be taken. If
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you so wish even one and a half liters water can also be taken. Go for lunch after
thirty minutes.
The fourth installment of water protects us from sun and maintains the water level in
the body. When there is enough water in the glands and blood, saliva, digestive
juices in the stomach and intestines will be produced sufficiently. Since digestive
juices contain lot of water, if the water level in the blood is less production of
digestive juices before meal will also be less. It means the fourth installment of
water will qualify us to take food.
Fifth installment: Two hours after lunch fifth installment of water can be taken.
One liter of water is enough in this installment. Two hours after lunch food is
digested. However, digestion process in the small intestines goes on. So if we take
one liter water it may be heavy. Hence, it can be divided into installments. If we take
water in this way that water will help the digested food to mix up with blood. Then, it
reaches cells. During the day we will be busy. The fifth installment of water protects
the body from heat generated because of work we do and the sun. If you wish to
take coconut water or buttermilk, they can also be taken, only after half an hour
after taking water and the quantity of the water can also be reduced.
Sixth installment: We should consume this installment between 5.30 and 6.30 P.M.
The stomach should be empty when we take this installment. If water is taken after
6.30 P.M we have to urinate by 10-11 P.M. If you do not want the sleep to be
disturbed, better finish off water consumption before 6.30 P.M. Those who have
problem with prostrate gland urinate frequently during night and the aged should
take the sixth installment before 5.30 pm. If this one-liter of water is taken in a
single dose and concentrate on the intestines most of the people can ablate. This
ablation is that of the breakfast. However, only those who have ablated twice in the
morning can ablate the waste material that is the result of breakfast. Those who
have ablated only once in the morning will be able to ablate in the evening. Any way,
we are not bothered about its source. Purging it out is important. It is better to take
food after 30 minutes of drinking water. If we take dinner, that too by 7 P.M, it will
be digested by the time we go to bed. When food is digested stomach and intestines
find rest. Then, the body resumes the duty of cleaning and repairing. If you take late
dinner there wont be any time for this process. It may cause diseases. Two hours
after dinner one glass or half a glass of water can be taken. That much water is
sufficient to carry the digested food into blood. If you take more water urination
problem may arise. Many people urinate between 2-3 am. During that time mouth
dries up and body is busy in repair and cleaning activity. If you get up at that time
taking a glass or two of water is good. If you feel it is inconvenient take it after you
get up. There is no need to get up and take water.
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If the urine is not yellowish but light it is a sign for health. Extra urination means
more discharge of waste material. Generally in the morning urination will be white in
color. However, the urine that we pass during day is slightly colored. Anyway, for
those who take water in the manner described above is white in color in morning and
in the evening also because they have taken water on the empty stomach, in the
afternoon and in the evening. With this bad elements of the body go out.
Have patience
Those who wish to take water in this way may try to take 3-4 liters of water. Take 1
to 1.5 liters in the morning, the same quantity in the afternoon for four or five days
and then go for 5-6 liters of water. If you feel any difficulty even 5 liters will also
help. If it is convenient to take 6 liters continue with it. Aged people who need not
move out can take only 4 liters of water. Till you are accustomed it may look
burdensome. One may feel we have nothing else to do except taking water,
purgation and urination and it may look as if we are confined to toilet. You may curse
me for a week or so thinking that you are not able to do anything else except
following this cycle. Show some patience for a week. You feel light and comfortable
and have a feeling of being on cloud nine. After that you would tell everybody that
what a good habit Satyanarayana Raju has cultivated in you.
The mother asks her child whether he has brushed his teeth as soon as gets up. If
he says no she asks him to finish it quickly as it is time to take milk. These days
mothers forgot to ask whether the child has attended to nature calls. That is the
reason for all the troubles. Mothers and wives tend to feed more but they never ask
whether nature calls are attended to and whether they have drunk enough.
Immediately after getting up the housewife prepares tea or coffee and offers bed
coffee to her husband besides consuming it herself. This is the order of the day.
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out as vomit. Initially mouth may get ready and gulp it with some difficulty. In spite
of resistance from the body if it is repeated doggedly it may result in vomiting and
nausea. However, man does not stop there knowingly it is not good for him. He tries
to habituate per force. From now on he does not face much difficulty and adjusts
himself to it. When addicted he cannot live without it. Likewise other habits such as
coffee, tea, cigarettes, tobacco, spicy food, pickles, bakery foods, fried foods, nonvegetarian foods and narcotics. Everybody may not have all these bad habits but all
the people have one or the other bad habit. They are against nature. With these
unnatural habits, the body, which is to be nurtured in a natural way, loses its natural
qualities. Now if we try to inculcate natural habits body resists as it did in the case of
alcohol for the first time.
Three fourths of liquid in our body is water. We are alternating coffee, tea, soft
drinks and beer for water. We feel irksome to drink a liter of water. Water is natural.
The body would have accepted it had we taken it in an unnatural way! A sort of
confrontation starts inside the body between natural and unnatural elements. If
unnatural element gains upper hand the natural element is shunted out. When
unnatural element is weak it allows natural element, with little resistance. If natural
thing continues to stay there for some time it turns unnatural element into a natural
one. The bad element in the body resists water. If some one has a problem in
drinking water it means he has more bad elements in his body. Then we should try
to chase away bad things replacing with them good things, not running away from
the initial problems. Moving forward we gain the wealth called health.
At the outset let us know about the causes for initial difficulties and the ways to
overcome them.
1) Nausea: When we try to take more water forcibly, for which we are not used to,
it may result in nausea. If we take water willingly nausea will not appear. Most
people overcome this problem within 5, 6 days.
Note:
a. If you experience nausea with a liter of water, reduce the quantity next day.
Increase it as and when nausea decreases.
b. If you suffer from nausea with the first installment of water give some gap and
take less quantity for the second installment.
c. If by taking water nausea increases and in a situation where the water neither
comes out in the form of vomit nor goes down, the only way is to vomit forcibly by
putting fingers deep into the mouth.
2) Vomits: When we take water forcibly it may be end up in nausea. Within 5-6
minutes nausea increases water comes out as vomit. If nausea subsides there is no
vomit. Unless there is a problem with excess water in the stomach there wont be
any vomit. Unnecessary juices are deposited in stomach and intestines in many
people. When more water is taken those juices are vomited. Those vomits are sour
and burning sensation may also accompany. Even if you vomit once or twice a day it
will be only for a week or ten days. No need to worry.
Note:
a. We feel comfortable if there is a belching after taking water. If there are one or
two belches there is no vomiting. It is uncomfortable when there is no belching. If
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the problem is acute better vomit by inserting fingers deep into the mouth.
Otherwise, take half a liter of water, wait for a couple of minutes and take little more
water and take the rest of it after belching. Then no vomiting occurs.
b. If you vomit after taking one liter of water wait for half an hour or one hour and
take half liter water. You can take another half liter after another half an hour.
c. If the entire water is vomited immediately bowels do not move since the pressure
in the stomach is insufficient. To move the fasces more water is needed. As
mentioned in the first point take water after belching and the bowel movement
becomes easy.
d. If there is pain in throat due to vomiting take warm water. If it still persists apply
coconut oil on neck and give fomentation, which gives a soothing effect. This can be
done twice a day if it is needed.
3) Excess urination: Those who are overweight and those who suffer from joint
pains feel weak by excess urination. In the initial days of taking water, particularly in
the mornings, we may feel that we are spending more time in the toilet and are
unable to do anything else. When we take 2.5 to 3 liters of water in the morning
almost 2 liters of it will pass through urine. Less quantity of urine is produced in
those who consume less water and less urine is stored in the bladder. When excess
urine is produced mind gets the signal to urinate. In the beginning, by taking more
water we may have to urinate for every 15, 20 minutes. Taking water on empty
stomach yields more urine, but more number of times and in less quantity. Many
people overcome this problem within a week. Some may take 10-20 days, yet others
may take a month or two. Those who stopped taking salt, urinate only 3-4 times in
the morning.
There is no problem of excess urination with the water taken during the day. Sun
and food do not allow production of more urine. However, during night you may feel
little more urge to urinate. Those who do not want the sleep to be disturbed should
consume water by 6 P.M.
Note:
Do not worry about more quantity of urination. It only purges out more waste
material.
4) More urination than the water consumed: Some pass more than a liter of
urine, even if they take only a liter of water. Such people suspect something is
wrong with kidney. Nothing happens like that. It is because of the salt deposited in
combination with water. Those who have swollen legs, hands, face and body urinate
excessively on taking more water. Some may not have any outward swelling even if
there is edema. They also urinate more. The extra water, which we take in the
morning, comes out along with salts. In the first 5-6 days the problem will be
solved. Passing excess urine is helpful.
Note:
Dont bother about the quantity of urine. The body purges it out when it is of no use.
If there is need it holds.
5) Weakness: Some may feel weak in the early days of taking more water. Some
stop taking tea or coffee because of this extra water. Such people blame water for
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increases in some people. Digestion also betters. With this the food is absorbed
completely and if there is no physical exercise stomach protrudes and they blame
the water. Actually belly would contract with extra water. Intake of any amount of
water will not stay in the stomach for more than 15-20 minutes.
Note:
1. Gradually belly contracts. So take water without any hesitation.
10) Edema: One or two in a hundred who take more water face the problem of
edema. This is because of problems in blood circulation, hormones, and deficiency of
blood, thyroid and damage of kidneys. When such people start taking water their
face may be swollen for 5-6 days. However, there is no need to worry and continue
taking water.
Note:
a. Take more water and stop salt and this problem is solved in a couple of days. If
salt cannot be stopped completely, at least the quantity should be reduced. For such
people salt is the first enemy.
b. If the body is very heavy because of edema 4 to 4.5 liters of water can be taken
instead of 5-6 liters.
11) Cold: People suffer from cold mostly because of intake of insufficient water.
Water is the great remedy for cold. Mucus, bacteria etc., are deposited in sinus and
in the gap between the bones. After they are filled to the brim cold manifests and
running nose starts. When we start taking water mucus stored starts coming out and
those parts are cleaned. If the level of histamine increases we get cold. Water is
anti-histamine. It is wrong to think that water therapy does not suit us. Let all the
bad deposited in the body come out and the cold is cured quickly.
Note:
1. If 5-6 liters of warm is taken cold disappears quickly.
2. It is better to give steam bath to face if it is convenient. Do not use any medicine
for common cold. Let it flow out.
12) Fever: Very few people get fever when they start water therapy. We do not
know whether this fever is general or it is because of elimination process of bad
elements from the body. Any way, remember fever helps in eliminating bad elements
from the body.
Note:
If you suffer from fever do not stop taking water. If more water is taken, bad
elements in the body move out quickly. Along with water if we fast for a couple of
days fever subsides soon.
13) Loss of appetite: By taking extra water it may not be possible to take
breakfast sufficiently. If you take water before lunch it is also affected. Since we are
not used to intake of more water appetite may come down and we cannot eat
properly.
Note:
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a. If appetite decreases reduce the quantity of water to 3.5 to 4 liters. After three or
four days you become normal.
b. If there is no appetite skip breakfast. Take honey mixed with water or fruit juice
once or twice so that stomach gets rest.
c. Those who suffer from constipation mostly face this problem. Such people can
take enema with warm water for some days.
Do not get disturbed to know that there are so many problems with intake of more
water. Fifty per cent of people do not encounter such problems. It is not that
everybody faces all these problems. Till you get accustomed to it such problems
arise and vanish on their own. Any way, follow these advices and continue to take
more water. Once you get accustomed to this in 10-15 days you cannot live without
taking more water. When you cannot take 5-6 liters of water by any chance you feel
that you lost something. When you are getting long lasting benefits better ignore
small inconveniences.
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We clean it because the food elements and salts stick to the glass. Coconut water
cannot clean it. Only water cleans it. If coconut water sticks to your hands are you
not cleaning them with water? It is the water, which cleans. Everything is cleaned by
water.
Quenching the thirst and meeting the requirements of the body: During
summer and when we work hard we feel thirsty. Our mouth demands water. Let us
assume we drink coconut water or fruit juice, which contain more than 95% of
water, instead of pure water. Your body demanded water and you gave it juice. Does
the body quench its thirst by that? In fact, is your thirst quenched or increased?
Thirst is not quenched but increased. Unless you take water it is not quenched. If the
body is not satisfied unless the water it demands is given, dont we understand that
thirst is not being quenched? Hence, unless water is supplied to the cells thirst is not
quenched. It takes one or one and a half hours for the water content in the juices to
reach the cells after digestion. Thirst is not quenched immediately. If we are hungry
we take food immediately. Taking juices when we are thirsty is like cooking food
slowly taking our own time.
During the day we are busy with some work or the other. It is hot also. The heat
generated in the body and atmosphere needs water. If you drink juice the water
reaches cells in one or one and a half hours time. If there is food in stomach it takes
at least three hours. In the meanwhile body heats up.
It is another thing to take coconut water or buttermilk in the afternoon once or twice
when you do not like to take water. That is good if you are resting. It is a must to
take 5-6 liters of water every day, which discharges two vital functions. In short, the
water content in juices does not do the job of water.
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tongue has developed such tendency they are not interested in the natural water.
We may be inclined to take water at least when we sweat. There is no sweat either
these days. People take water just like that but not with any interest. The tendency
is such that they add sugar to water and spice to buttermilk. If this situation
continues a day may come when we have to add salt or something to water, store it
and then drink it. Many in urban areas might have already got this idea by this time.
Earlier, guests were given a welcome with a glass or vessel of water. Now we treat
the guests with tea, coffee or some soft drink. Rich people are not taking water
outside their homes. They fear that the water we offer may be contaminated and
they carry water wherever they go.
Now a day we are used to bed coffee and whenever we are thirsty we take soft
drink, beer and juice instead of water. There are 10% of people who take two or
three glasses of water per day and there are 60% of those who take five or six
glasses of water or even less. 15% may be taking two liters of water. 10% take
between two to three liters of water. 5% take between three and four liters of water.
Those, who take 5-6 liters of water a day, are very rare. Those who take less water
frighten those who take more water by saying that kidneys will have to bear more
loads and everything goes out along with urine and the blood gets diluted.
Even those who take less water suffer from nausea and allergy. There are people
who take limejuice instead of water or add pepper to water. Elders take less water
and discourage children who to take more water. Children generally drink more
water. Parents feel that children do not take food and milk properly if they consume
more water. These days many take bottled water. If you ask them to take 5-6 liters
of water they raise the pertinent question of the cost involved for the whole family.
I enquired during the last 7-8 years from several people about their way of taking
water. Those who take more water brush aside the difficulties. Those who cannot
take more know the difficulty better. Some cannot take more water because of
health problems and yet others are averse to take more water by birth. Different
tastes lead to varying behaviors. The difficulty to take more water is part of it. If we
change the existing habit of taking water and take water according to the needs of
the body health will improve. If you are mentally ready to take more water it
becomes tasty. If you start thinking that we are not taking water for its taste but for
health there wont be any difficulty.
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2) The cells, which take water, also release some waste material.
3) Waste material containing nitrogen etc. is released from the solid food.
The water we drink goes from the stomach into blood and from there to cells. When
the cells use the water, waste material reaches excreta in the following way.
1) The carbon dioxide released from cells, again through blood, has to reach
lungs and get released. If blood flow is to be sufficient, this has to happen.
For proper blood flow it should have necessary quantity of water.
2) The nitrogenous waste materials such as urea, uric acid, creatine, phosphates
and toxins are purged out through urine and excreta to some extent. If there
is enough water in around the cells they can throw out the waste material
easily. The salts and vitamins, which are in excess to the needs of the body,
are also purged out through urine.
3) The waste material produced after digestion goes into intestines. If this is to
be sent out easily there should be enough water in the intestines.
Some waste materials are transported to the skin in the form of sweat.
In our body, even if the four excretion systems are good, waste material does not go
out if sufficient water is not available. If such waste materials are stored they
produce organisms that cause diseases.
Inner body polluted or clean?
If waste material goes out every day in these four forms it is good for health. The
same is the case with all creatures. If the waste material goes out every day there
wont be any bad smell in the body. It means the body is clean and immunity is
perfect. Let us see what happens in human beings. Even if fifty per cent of waste
goes out through these three forms the remaining rest pollutes 68% of water stored
in the body. If you want to know whether the 68% of water in our body is polluted or
not, just observe the bad smell of waste material that comes out. If it has bad smell
it means the inner body is polluted and if it does not it means the inner body is
clean.
The first bad smell comes from saliva. Since the inner body of animals is not polluted
their saliva does not have bad smell. They neither brush their teeth nor clean the
mouth with water. If our body emits bad smell it means the inner body is polluted.
Since our sweat, urine etc., have bad smell we clean with soap, take bath and use
talcum powders, perfumes and clean the toilets with phenyl. The bad smell and the
water has a very close relationship. I have narrated all these things because you
have to understand the excretion system.
If the water content is insufficient the process of excretion slows down. Hence, foul
smell. Those who take only a liter or one and a half liter of water their inner body
remains polluted. To clear these pollutants the body tries to clean itself in the form of
minor ailments. If we are suffering from cold, vomits, headache, fever, cough,
stomach pain, allergies etc., means the excretion system is not functioning properly
and the body is cleaning itself.
The water, which cleans everything, cleans every cell and every part of our inner
body. This happens only when we take 5-6 liters of water every day. The water goes
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inside and purges out all the waste material and keeps the inner body pollution free.
We have to keep clean not only the outer body but the inner body also. Since water
has close relationship with excretion system it is more important for human beings to
drink more rather than eat more.
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3) At 9-10 A.M, whether you are hungry or not take a glass of water with limejuice
and honey.
4) After taking honey take half a liter to one liter of water in a couple of installments.
5) Again at 12-12.30 P.M take limejuice and honey.
6) Around 2 P.M take water.
7) In this way take limejuice and honey and water 5-6 times before you sleep in the
night.
8) You can stop taking water around 7-8 P.M to avoid frequent urination disturbing
your sleep.
9) If some people feel any difficulty or feel weak they can take coconut water.
10) While fasting give rest to the body and it is better to keep yourself busy by
reading spiritual books or prayer.
11) If you feel weak any amount of honey can be taken. (Up to 250 grams).
12) The next day you can continue with your usual routine.
Many people fast but they do not derive the intended benefit. There is no harm in
fasting without taking honey but there wont be any benefit if you do it without
taking water. Moreover it is harmful. Many take pride in saying that they can fast
without even taking water. If you take no water or less water the purpose of fasting
is lost. Let us overhaul the body by fasting once in a week and guard the body from
diseases.
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we go out in the sun. If we take care to keep the cooling system inside the body
nothing happens even if we are exposed to sun.
If the cooling system inside the body is to function properly and make us move freely
and comfortably in summer it depends upon the water we consume. Since the body
demands more water during summer we will be compelled to take more water. No
doubt we drink more water during summer than during winter and rainy seasons.
Since we do not take enough water we are not able to bear the summer. Most of the
people daily take less than 2-3 liters of water. If we want the body to be comfortable
in summer we should take at least 6-7 liters of water. Five liters of water is sufficient
when we are not exposed to sun. Two more liters of water is necessary when we are
exposed to sun to keep the body cool externally and internally. Do not forget that by
taking more water in summer you are doing a great service to your body.
The problems faced with intake of less water in summer cannot be undone either
with medicines or with something else. Unless you supply the required water to the
body it cannot function normally.
Let us know the problems faced during summer, the reasons for it and the
relationship between water and the problems.
To protect the skin: It is water that protects the skin and the body from sun. If
water is not sufficient we face several problems. If water is not sufficient our body
dries up like a plant and face becomes pale and dark. Even the skin dries up,
becomes dark and cracks are visible. To cool the body from the heat generated
through our physical work water is needed. Likewise, when it is hot, skin needs
water to protect itself. To meet these two requirements we have to take more water
in summer.
When it is hot the body sends in water to the skin in the form of sweat, which makes
the water evaporate and cool the body. Body is cooled with the water in the form of
sweat. 1.5 to 2 liters of sweat is produced in summer to protect the body. When the
water level in the body is less, less water flows to the skin. Thus the sweat is also
less. When there is less sweating body faces more heat. Many people face problem
with prickly heat during summer. People apply coolants to the body but do not think
of its cause. Those who take less water suffer from prickly heat more. If more water
is taken and soaps are not used this problem will subside. As long as there is oil in
the lamp the wick is not burnt. When there is no oil the wick is burnt. In the same
way as long as there is enough water in the body sun can do no harm.
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spend more money to eat a variety of food. We take ice creams, cool drinks and cool
water. In the evenings we take a variety of snacks while on the move. Some people
offer variety of food to the guests as a mark of affection and honor. In summer all of
us are fond of pickles. Since they are tastier when they are fresh we consume more
of them. In this way all the people consume lot of waste material and take cool
drinks, juices and ice creams to quench the thirst instead of water and trouble the
system in the body. Hence, many suffer from dysentery, fever, cold, cough, motions,
vomits, stomach pain and headache. When we suffer from viral fever and typhoid we
think it is because of change of season. Even doctors say so. Every body blames the
season not knowing that it is because of our habits.
Many people suffer from boils, mouth ulcers and cracked feet. As we are not aware
of the reason we think it is because of the influence of summer. Some others satisfy
themselves by thinking it is because of eating mango or jackfruit. However, this is
not because of heat but it is the consumption of waste material that is manifested in
this way. If we take more water in summer than usual we can avoid many problems.
3) To facilitate free urination: The water we take in summer comes out three
fourths in the form of sweat and one fourth in the form of urine. Since less urine is
produced many face the problems like burning sensation, yellow color urine and
feeling of insufficient discharge of urine from bladder. If we want to avoid all these
during summer we have to take more water in the morning, afternoon and evening
4) To defecate freely: Most people suffer from constipation during summer. The
water we take is mostly used to meet the requirements of the body and protect the
skin from the hot sun. As more water goes out in the form of sweat less water comes
out in the form of urine. If there is some more water it is used to prevent the fasces
from hardening up. Those who take more water their fasces are soft and free. When
sufficient water is not available the fasces become hard and it punctures the nerves
in the intestines resulting in blood in the motion. When the problem of piles mounts,
we feel that it is because of heat but not because of deficiency of water. Taking more
water is the only remedy to this.
4. To prevent from sunstroke: People who take less water and work in the sun
and those who move in the hot sun suffer from sunstroke. All of them feel it is
because of heat but not because of deficiency of water. The available water goes to
the skin in those who take less water. If you are working in the sun this less quantity
of water is not sufficient to cool the muscles and other needs of the body. When
there is less water blood becomes thick and blood flow to the brain is hampered. As
the cells in the brain do not get sufficient water we have reeling sensation, blurring
of vision, heaviness in the head, sunstroke and become unconscious. If anybody
faces this problem it is said that he is suffering from dehydration and suffering from
sunstroke. The simple solution for this is consumption of more water.
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6) Instead, in the cool drinks, juices and buttermilk that you drink the water content
in them is of no use to the body unless they are digested. We cannot protect our
body by drinking them.
To protect the body in summer it is only the water that helps but not juices, coconut
water, sodas and cool drinks. In other seasons there may not be much of a problem
if we take such liquids but in summer it is better to drink water.
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brain reach the skin. The three changes mentioned above take place immediately. It
is because of this we dont feel that much cold when we put more water.
Bath after food is not good
As a reaction to the action of cool water a sort of chemical substance is released.
With this chemical substance the contracted nerves expand and transport more
blood to nerves and micro nerves. If the outflow of blood from the skin when we put
cold water is action, more flow of blood to the skin after a little while is reaction.
Here reaction is more than action. So the body is sending more blood to the skin.
The excess blood, which has come to fight coolness, remains in the skin for a long
period. We can feel our body warming up when we take cold bath. If we feel more
warmth after the bath it is because of more blood in the skin. The reason for asking
not to take bath after food is that the blood in the stomach that helps digestion
reaches the skin and remains there for a long time when we take bath. It means the
digestion will not be sufficient or it is delayed.
Causes for improper blood flow
If the body is cooled it gets more blood. Not only the skin but the neighboring parts
also get more blood flow. The inner parts of the body like heart, kidneys, lungs, brain
and throat also get more blood flow when we give cold treatments to the adjoining
organs. The cold-water therapy provides the facility of more blood flow to any of the
intended part. The blood flow to the skin is less in those who do not do physical
labor. That is the reason for looking older, feeling weak and a feeling that organs of
the body are not in control. It is the blood circulation system that transports food to
the different parts and the organs of the body and waste material to excretion
system. Air, water and food travel together in the blood. The parts that do not have
proper blood flow do not get sufficient air, water and food. Moreover, the blood
cannot transport waste material from the cells properly because of insufficient blood
flow. Though we take good food and nutritious elements, they get mixed with blood
and if the blood flow is not proper we do not get the full benefit of that food. For
those who are engaged in physical labor whatever they eat reaches cells. So they are
less prone to diseases. Though Americans take nutritious food they are more prone
to diseases because they do not have proper physical exercise and there is
insufficient blood flow. There are no medicines that help increase blood flow. That is
why doctors who prescribe medicines also ask us to go for a walk and physical
exercise. Because of improper blood flow the efficiency of organs is impaired. The
efficiency of internal organs is affected when they do not get sufficient food (no
proper blood flow) and as we become weak we do not take proper food. We should
think about how to cure diseases that occur due to insufficient blood flow. Man is
concerned about eating bellyful and taking medicines but does not think about
eliminating the disease altogether. These are the reasons for human beings not
being able to overcome diseases.
Cold bath prevents obesity
Are you amazed to hear that cold bath prevents obesity? It is true and it is the secret
of creation. The blood is lukewarm. If we want to have warm water we have to spend
some fuel. When we take cold bath some of the energy or some calories in the body
are spent. If we take bath with warm water there is no opportunity to spend the
energy. Earlier people used to take bath with warm water only when they took head
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bath with soap nut. These days 80 per cent of people say that they cannot adjust to
cold bath. It is not, in fact, true. If you are away from cold water you are away from
nature. Making the body accustomed to cold water and increasing blood circulation is
part of water therapy of nature cure.
Properties of hot water
The responses of the body to cold and hot water vary. Coldness leads to contraction
and hotness leads to expansion. We have learnt earlier that skin first contracts and
expands afterwards when we put cold water. Now let us see what happens when we
put hot water. As soon as the skin gets hot water the nerves expand and more blood
flows into micro nerves. That is the reason for skin turning a little red when it burns
or hot water is put on the body. The same change occurs in this condition also.
Depending upon the contact of hotness the adjoining parts also will have a change in
the blood flow. The blood rushes to that hot spot for a longer time. This blood flow is
called action. As long as it is hot nerves would be in the state of expansion. Since the
extra flow of blood does not go back we feel sweating at that part. As the micro
nerves get more blood it sweats. When the extra flow of blood does not recede there
is no reaction. However, the cold water has both action and reaction. As such there
is very little benefit with hot water. Whenever we go for hot water therapy we have
to end it with cold-water therapy. Cold water has to be used to allow the nerves and
muscles to contract after expansion. Then that portion will contract and blood flow
becomes normal. Blood flow is not as effective with hot water as it is with cold water.
Hence, we feel cooled after hot water bath. The skin of those who take hot water
bath looks dry and pale. Even if you take hot water bath take cold-water bath also.
There is no harm. However, we do not like to take bath in this way. After taking hot
water bath you feel further chilled when you take cold water. We may not be able to
do this but do not forget that keeping away from hot water is beneficial.
1. Cold water treatment to feet: Put cold water either in a wide basin or a tub. Sit
in a chair and place the feet in ankle deep water for 12 to 15 minutes. Stir water
with feet now and then. After that, walk for ten minutes or clean the feet with dry
cloth and rub. This has to be done to send back the excess flow of blood. Do not
keep feet in cold water for more than 15 minutes. With the cold bath to feet the
pressure of blood in chest and head comes down. It helps stomach and lungs, gives
relief to feet, prevents pain in feet and increases the efficiency of intestines. This
helps a lot those who suffer from cramps in the feet and those who lose sensation of
the feet.
2. Hot water treatment to feet: Dip feet in a basin containing warm water. Put a
wet cloth on the head. After four minutes you can continue to keep the feet in the
basin as long as you can bear. On the whole keep the feet in warm water from 10 to
15 minutes by adding warm water. After removing the feet from the basin put them
in cold water for two minutes. Or else wash your feet with four or five mugs of cold
water. Warm water bath to feet helps those who feel heaviness of heart and pain in
the heart. It helps those who suffer from cold and throat trouble. It is more useful to
cure pain in the legs. Those who cannot sleep properly also can sleep well.
3. Hot and cold water treatment to feet: Keep the two basins side by side, one
with warm water and the other with cold water. Keep a wet cloth on your head and
dip your legs in warm water for five minutes and put them in cold-water basin for a
minute. Repeat this. With this blood flow to feet enhances. As you put your feet in
warm water blood flow increases. When you dip again the blood goes back to legs
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and there is blood flow up and down which is useful to reopen the nerves that are
closed. It is more useful for those who suffer from cramps and pain in the ankles.
Those whose feet are cold also will be benefited. The headache with increased
pressure of blood and headaches because of disorder of nerves will cure. It is also
useful to come over tiredness, to get good sleep and cure the edema of feet.
4. Treatment of hands: If you dip your left hand in a bowel with cold water for 10
to 15 minutes blood flow to heart increases. Coronary arteries will function more
efficiently by which heart problems can be prevented. If you put right hand in warm
water the fore head and the skin warm up.
5. Fomentation: This is useful when there is pain in a specific part and increases
blood flow to a certain part. Apply gingili oil to the part of the body to be fomented
and massage for ten minutes. This is to prevent the skin from getting damaged
because of fomentation. Take hot water in a bowl and dip a cloth in it, squeeze it and
put it over the part to be fomented. You can also foment with hot water bags. If the
water is very hot do not foment for more than 10 minutes. Warm water fomentation
can be given for 15 to 20 minutes. While fomenting concentrate your mind on the
part of the body which is being given fomentation. Think that pain is coming down
slowly. When fomentation is given to muscles and joints they relax and pain
subsides. If warm water fomentation is given to muscles they are adjusted well.
When there is pain or gas in the stomach warm water fomentation and intake of
warm water helps. With fomentation of stomach the movement of intestines is
controlled. Fomentation brings down the production of excessive digestive juices.
Fomentation of liver increases the blood flow to it and its efficiency increases. Those
who have joint pains and pain in the knee get some relief from fomentation. But do
not foment with hot water for more than 10 minutes. With this hot treatment there is
a scope for the reduction of intra auricular temperature. Immediately after that tie a
wet cloth over the fomented joints. With this more heat is generated in the joints.
Whichever part is fomented either it should be dipped in cold water or wet cloth tied
to it.
6. Cold ties: Those who have pains must tie that particular part with a wet cloth.
Take soft cotton cloth, dip it in water and tie to the part, which has been treated,
and tie another dry cloth, which does not absorb water. The dry cloth should be able
to stop the air from entering inside. With this blood circulation to that part increases.
Fever subsides if stomach is fomented or with cold tie. If it is intended only to
increase the blood flow rather than bring down the pain cold tie helps a lot.
Whichever part is given cold tie blood flow increases to that part. This can be
retained for 15-20 minutes.
7. Tub bath: There are three or four kinds of tub baths. Both warm and cold water
is used for tub bath.
Fill a round tub with cold water and sit in keeping the legs out. Right from thighs to
naval part body should be in water. Upper portion of naval part and the lower portion
of water should not get wet. Large quantity of blood flows to the parts, which are in
water. With tub bath it is possible to supply more blood to large intestines, lower
abdomen and uterus. Tub bath can be taken for 15-20 minutes. While taking tub
bath rub the lower abdomen with hand which helps increase blood flow to that part.
Giving tub bath depends upon the patient and the disease. These tub baths have
specific purpose. They are necessary to cure chronic diseases. Tub bath does
wonders in paralysis, nervous diseases, and diseases of uterus, problems of
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Thus the quantity of blood increases and respiration slows down because of release
more red cells when steam bath is taken. When the skin heats up blood pressure
slightly goes up. Sweating depends on the heat, metabolic activity, salt deposits in
the body and the glands of the sweat in the blood. If steam bath is taken at home
the sweat may be between half a liter to liter and it is between one and one and a
half liters if it is in a box. Those who have more salt deposits in the body sweat
lightly. There is possibility of 10-20 grams of salt coming out when steam bath is
taken. With sweating the increased quantity of blood comes to normal when we
finish steam bath. With steam bath the salt and urea, which are to be purged out
through kidneys, are thrown out through sweat. Steam bath gives scope to influence
the adrenal glands on the kidneys and help to bring down the percentage of
eosinophillia in the blood. Eosinophillia keep coming down for three days after taking
steam bath. Steam bath is more beneficial for those who suffer from eosinophillia.
Water is to be supplied afresh when the stored water goes out with steam bath.
1. Treatment for cold and phlegm: If the following treatment is adhered to twice
a day there will be lot of relief for those who suffer from cold and blocked nostrils
and those who suffer from sinusitis and excessive phlegm and make wheezing
sounds while breathing.
Apply some coconut oil to face. Take a bucketful of water into the bathroom. Sit on a
small stool in the bathroom and place the hot water in front of you and take handful
of water with both hands and press that water to your face. The heat from the water
touches the nose and sinus portion. Then take water once more and repeat it 10-15
times in a minute. Use up the bucketful of water and take bath with lukewarm water
and feel relaxed.
2. Treatment for crack feet: Apply coconut water to feet and dip them in tolerable
hot water. With this cracked feet will soak in hot water. After 15 minutes rub the feet
either with a soft napkin or with a soft brush the soaked, cracked portion peels out.
However, do not allow bleeding. Feet will become smooth. When you rub them they
are dried up. Then apply coconut oil once again. If it is possible, use shoes with
socks. Even only socks can be used while at home. If socks are used feet will always
be soft and wet and there is no scope for cracks. This can be done every day till the
cracks disappear.
3. Treatment for nausea: When the food is not digested and digestive juices are
produced more it will end up in nausea and we feel that it was better if we can
vomit. Vomiting in the following method will be relaxing. Take 5-6 glasses of warm
water at a stretch till the stomach is full. While taking water you should have an urge
to vomit. Insert fingers deep into the mouth and move them around and you vomit
immediately. The undigested food and excess digestive juices come out along with
water. If necessary a pinch of salt can be added to water. There is no harm. The
vomit will be easy with salt water.
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appetite. The 5-6 liters of water that we drink, pushes out waste material completely
from cells. Water increases appetite. When I ask you to take one liter of water before
lunch some of you may have a doubt that it reduces appetite. This water goes into
blood within 15-20 minutes. You are advised to take food after about half an hour.
So the water does not come in the way of appetite. As we are not habituated to take
more water, in the initial stages some may have a feeling that their appetite is less.
However, when they are used to it in the next 10-15 days they find that their
appetite has rather increased. Some difficulties are unavoidable till we get used to it.
Initial loss of appetite is one them.
6. It is said that it leads to nausea if we drink water on empty stomach.
How far is it true?
Answer: It is absurd to say that intake of water leads to nausea. Instead water is the
remedy for it. The water taken on empty stomach cleans up unnecessary digestive
juices and colloids. If these juices are in excess they go out in the form of vomits.
Likewise, the waste material in the liver joins these juices during night to be purged
out. If more water is taken on empty stomach people, who already have more such
juices in store, vomit. It means water cleanses it. Since it comes out with water we
feel that vomit is because of water but we are not aware that it is the water that
cleaned the stomach. If coffee or tea is taken on empty stomach we are adding more
waste materials inside. As they are not visible nobody says it is nausea. It is wrong
to consider water as responsible for it.
7. Some people suffer from cold and loose motions when they drink
water outside while they are away from home. Is water responsible
for it?
Answer: This is not because of water. But it is due to lack of immunity. It is true
that water has certain contaminations. If we take outside water bacteria, toxins and
viruses go into the body. When the immunity system is perfect the body eliminates
all of them and cleans the water and sends it into blood. If the immunity is less all
these elements go into blood and the cells and body purges them out in the form of
loose motions or cold, to protect us. Since we are not aware of our deficiency we
blame water. When the immunity system is perfect any water will do. If you improve
the immunity system by following nature cure method the intake of any water and
consumption of 5-6 liters of water will not cause cold or loose motions.
8. Though I am drinking 5-6 liters of water for the last six months there
is foul smell in urine. What is the reason?
Answer: Foul smell in urine is eliminated in a couple of months in most people when
they consume 5-6 liters of water. Those who follow natural food regime it disappears
much earlier. People who suffer from chronic diseases may need some more time.
9. Can we mix limejuice or honey in water when we are not able to drink
plain water?
Answer: Some people do not like to take 5-6 liters of water and take only 3 liters.
Even that may cause aversion. If you feel that change in the taste facilitates the
intake you may add a little limejuice. Otherwise you can chew a piece of lime and
drink water. After that you may continue to take water normally. Honey contains
nutrients. When we want to purge out the waste material intake of water is beneficial
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but not water mixed with juice. Whenever you feel that just water cannot be taken
you may mix a spoon of honey to a liter of water. There is no harm in mixing
limejuice or honey to get habituated to water.
10.When we drink water as advised by you we are urinating frequently.
Is it common to all?
Answer: People get diseases because of irregular bowel movement and urine. If
urine is not passed properly stones may be formed in kidneys and gall bladder and
even kidneys may get damaged. It is not wise to save the time you need to pass
urine and utilize it to earn money, or for business or to do some thing you feel
important. As there is a specific time to eat and rest if you allot some time for
excretion also, in this speed age health will not be affected. Urine is to be passed and
not to be stored. If you realize that discharge of more urine helps purging waste
material keeping you happy, you will not entertain such ideas. Happiness comes out
of good health.
11.It is said that excess urination leads to weakness. Is it not true that
excess urination leads to discharge of useful salts etc.?
Answer: As some glucose goes out with urination diabetics feel weak. If natural food
regime is followed, medicines and salts are given up; the outflow of glucose can be
arrested. Even by urinating more the diabetics will not become weak, if they take
more water. Kidneys retain the useful salts and purge out excess salts. This is the
natural function of kidneys. The salts that go out are only those, which are not useful
to the body. If the unwanted things are to be purged out more urination is
necessary. If more urination is to occur more intake of water is necessary. Only
useless material, but not the useful ones goes out in people whose kidneys function
properly.
12. More urine goes out than the water taken in. Why?
Answer: Most of the people take more food and less water. After some days salt gets
stored in the body. Salt is stored along with water, not in isolation. When salt and
water are stored more, legs, hands and face become swollen. When such people
start taking 5-6 liters of water every day they urinate more in the first 10-15 days.
Some may not urinate still more. This is true. The water we take collects the salt
deposits around the cells and comes out. As the water we take and the stored water
come out together more urination occurs. After a week or two the quantity of urine is
either half the quantity of water intake or it is the same. This is the sign of good
health.
13.If usual 5,6 liters could not be taken on a particular day, shall we take
extra water the next day to compensate it?
Answer: Yes, it is better. The water taken in the morning helps clean the cells and
blood. If sufficient water is not taken on any day more water may be taken the next
day and clean the system.
If water is not taken in the morning due to unavoidable circumstances there is no
harm. There may not be any disorder in the body but on other occasions when water
is not sufficient problems may arise. It cannot be set right the next day. We may
encounter problems like reeling sensation, dryness of mouth, burning in the eyes,
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urine in yellow color or less urination and weakness writ on the face may be evident
on the same day. When the climate is pleasant such problems may not crop up.
However, when it is hot we should take ample of water during the day.
14. Is it advisable to bathe in swimming pools and streams for a long
time?
Answer: When we get into water the blood in the micro nerves goes into inner
organs because of coolness. This is called action. After that more blood flows into the
skin to keep the body warm on the orders of the brain. This process takes half a
minute to one minute. This is called reaction. This reaction takes place for 15 to 20
minutes and keeps the body warm. It will be cool as soon as we enter the water.
Within a minute the body warms up. As long as we remain in water the reaction goes
on. After 20-30 minutes we feel cool again. It means the reaction is complete. If we
come out within 20-30 minutes there is no problem for the skin. However, if we
remain in water for long, blood circulation to the skin may come down; skin may
contract and become pale. From the health point of view it is not advisable to remain
in water for long.
15.Diabetics generally urinate more. If they consume 5-6 liters of water
will they become weak because of excessive urination?
Answer: Cells do not accept glucose quickly in diabetics. If the left out glucose comes
out with urination they feel weak. When such people take more water pollutants in
the cells will decrease, they become healthy. With that sugar percentage comes
down with the consumption of more water itself in most of the people. Some
diabetics are able to control sugar percentage with intake of more water rather than
changes in the food. The more intake of water, in fact, reduces the quantum of
urine. Excess urination is not at all bad because of intake of more water. The
discharge of waste materials like urea, uric acids, toxins and chemicals through urine
make the kidneys and the body healthier.
16.Can we reduce the quantity of water in winter and rainy seasons?
Answer: People take more water in tropical countries. Such people are healthier.
People in cold countries take less water. They have more health problems. Water is
necessary not only to cool the body but to purge out waste material also. If man
changes his food habits depending on the seasons consumption of water may also be
altered. Pickles, snacks, spicy food, non-vegetarian foods and fast foods are
consumed more in winter and rainy seasons but quantity of water is cut down. That
is why doctors are busy during this period. We fall sick. Instead of reducing the
quantity of water increase it if necessary and keep the body clean. This is the sign of
good health.
17.Do we have to change the quantity of water depending on the food
we consume?
Answer: About 2 to 2.5 liters of water is spent from the body every day. This water
may be sufficient for the needs of the body. But we take more salt, oil, ghee, sugar
and spices. Moreover, we cook and fry the food and take polished grains. With these
changes body accumulates more waste material. If we want to overcome them we
need to take more water voluntarily. Since we are going after tastes and modifying
the natural foods we need more than 5-6 liters of water. If 50 % of raw food and
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50% cooked food is eaten, that too without salt, oil and spices, 5 liters of water is
sufficient. If only fruits, raw vegetables and nuts are taken 4 liters of water is
enough. Those who take non-vegetarian food, bakery products, pickles etc., cannot
be comfortable unless they take 6-7 liters of water.
18.What amount of water can be given to children?
Answer: Children usually like to take more water and less food. However, mothers
think that childrens appetite is killed if they take more water and discourage them
from drinking more water while forcing them to consume more food. It is prudent to
encourage children to drink more water.
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If children drink like this they can eat and digest well and grow healthy. They will be
free from ailments like cold, headache and fever. It can be said that water is a boon
to children. The parents who take more water can ask their children also to do so.
They will have good immunity, enjoy health always and lead an active life.
Note: I am reproducing a letter regarding benefits derived from more intakes of
water and the changes that occurred in children.
Medical bill of hostellers reduced
My name is Durga Prasad Reddy. I am 42. I am the director of a school. I spend
most of time with the children. When one of our colleagues told about Dr. Rajus
natural life style we brushed him aside thinking that taking five liters of water and
food of raw vegetables, that too without salt, is impracticable and impossible. But,
after some time we happened to attend to Dr. Rajus wonderful speech.
That was turning point for me. I bought books written by him and started drinking
water as suggested by him. By drinking 4-5 liters of water a day I stopped snoring
just within four days. Slowly I was accustomed to more water and it became a habit.
More good things were to follow. We explained and made all the 350 students in our
hostel take more water in the morning. Generally, children like snacks, oily food and
junk eatables. Hence, most of them were suffering from constipation and minor
ailments. We could eliminate constipation completely among them by making them
drink more water. Children have become more active and are able to study well.
Earlier we used to spend huge money on their medical care and medicines. Now it
has come down by 50%. Most of the wardens of our school were obese. Now they
have become lean and more active.
Durga Prasada Reddy, Director, Santhiniketan School, Hyderabad, AP
19.You say that water purges salt along with urine. Then more salt goes
out with the intake of more water. Where is the harm in taking salt?
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Answer: More urination is possible only with intake of more water. Kidneys can purge
only 5 grams of salt from our body everyday. If we take one or two liters of water
even that amount of salt also is not purged. The salt is deposited in the body.
Humans take 4 to 30-40 grams of salt for the sake of taste. Only the people whose
kidneys are damaged and those who suffer from high blood pressure are reducing
the consumption of salt and none else. Those who take more water and consume salt
usually are a little better but the problem persists. For example, take people who do
more physical labor while taking more salt and 6-7 liters of water. If they do not face
any problem we think that the entire salt is thrown out of the body. However, they
are prone to suffering from high blood pressure, joint pains, paralysis, heart
problems and damage of kidneys.
20.If we travel early in the morning there will be more urination. Is it
possible to have free bowel movement without taking more water?
Answer: Those who have free bowel movement regularly have their intestines in
their control. Even if water is not taken many people can ablate freely if they
concentrate on bowel movement and walk around. Some people cannot have it
unless they drink water. They try in the above said manner. If they succeed they are
lucky. Until you take water dont think of ablation. Those who fear that they may
have to ablate in the journey and those who cannot do without ablation can take
enema to advance it. It is 5 minutes job. There is no need for drinking water.
21. What should we do to avoid urination and stop dryness of mouth
while traveling?
Answer: It is a problem if you take water when you travel by air or car. If you do not
take water body suffers. To avoid them take half a glass of water every half an hour
or one hour. Then the body protects you from sun, heat and demands water for its
needs. This water gets evaporated but does not turn into urine.
22.We need some more time to stop taking salt completely. We feel
thirsty while we take food with salt and oil. Shall we take water
either while we eat or after we eat or shall we stop taking water.
Answer: If you chew food properly so as to mix it well with saliva you can take food
without drinking water. Do not take water after eating even if there is some
difficulty. Usually water should not be taken till two hours after food. If you take food
with oil and salt, and feel thirsty water can be taken after one and a half hours.
23. Some areas have lot of florin in water. Shall we drink 5-6 liters of
such water?
Answer: Those who have florin problem can do with 3-4 liters of water. If you drink
that water you face problem of florin and if you dont the body does not receive
sufficient water required for various chemical reactions. Since both are important
people in these areas can follow the norms of naturopathy and avoid problems. If
you take less than 3-4 liters of water all the organs in the body face problems.
Hence, dont drink less than that.
24.Are there people who need less than 5-6 liters of water? If so who
are they?
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Answer: 1. Those with damaged kidneys: The kidneys of such people lose the
capacity to filter water and turn it into urine. If they take more water they face many
more problems. Such people should take more water on the advice of a doctor.
2. Those with enlarged heart: Blood cannot be pumped properly in this condition.
Such people and those who feel difficulty in walking should not take 5-6 liters of
water. They can drink more water on the advice of a doctor if they suffer from
swollen face and body.
3. Ascites: For those who suffer from this ailment the liver is completely damaged,
infected and their stomach protrudes abnormally. They face difficulty in breathing
because of pressure on lungs. They can drink only 1-2 liters but not 5-6 liters of
water.
25.Dont we suffer from cold if we take cold bath every day?
Answer: Cold bath has nothing to do with cold. Some people take cold bath in a river
or lake as early as at 4-5 A.M. for a month or two as part of religious practice. If you
ask them about cold they say that they never suffered from cold during this period.
Rather they suffer from it in normal days. If you take hot water bath regularly and
switch over to cold bath all of a sudden you suffer from cold till you get accustomed.
Even if you suffer from cold, continue it till you get habituated.
We have some mucus in the gaps in the face and head. In those who do not have
physical exercise this problem is more. When such people take hot water bath mucus
gets diluted to certain extent. If such people take cold bath suddenly the mucus
becomes thick. It obstructs breathing. Nostrils try to throw it out. We call it cold. The
reason for accumulation of mucus is lack of physical exercise, pollutants in water,
deficiency in food and anomaly in thinking process and not because of cold bath.
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When I began to drink 5-6 liters of water I never knew that there were so many
benefits. For the last ten years I have been taking lot of water and made thousands
of people also do the same thing. I realized its amazing effect when people told me
either in person or through letters or over phone. I am touring different parts of the
state every month to inform and deliver lectures to people about the natural way of
life and the benefits of drinking enough water.
The power of water is one amongst several secrets of health. It is easy, cost free,
trouble free and instantly adoptable. Thousands of people in our state are practicing
it after hearing to my lectures. Before writing this book on water I made a
suggestion in my speeches. I requested them to write me back the benefits they got
and the problems they encountered when they take 5-6 liters of water a day. I also
asked them to tell me the time taken to experience the effect. Several hundreds
have written to me. After reading those letters I felt that the effects of taking water
should be propagated among people who could not hear me through this book and
this website.
I thought it would be better to reproduce the experiences of people who could cure
their diseases. Following are some of the uses of water and a few experiences
expressed in the letters.
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or thrice daily freely. Since four years my blood pressure was 160/100. When I
started taking 5 liters of water it became normal. Some other small problems have
also vanished. I used to suffer from headache frequently. Even that is controlled
with intake of water.
Earlier we used to drink tea and coffee regularly and stopped them when we started
taking water. We are not facing any problem. My husband and I are taking 5 liters of
water and enjoying the benefits. I hope that every one recognizes the importance of
water to protect our health.
The advice given by Dr.Raju selflessly and with a smile on his face is most useful to
people. God may be somewhere and not visible, but Dr. Raju is the visible god for
many. Mere words cannot express his greatness. One will understand how to protect
health by reading his books easily. We heard about the usefulness of water but there
is nobody who tells us so vividly about it. It is proved that constipation is at bay if we
take 5 liters of water a day. If we take natural foods and take 5-6 liters of water as
suggested by him we can lead a happy life without diseases. This is our experience. I
salute him.
Alluri Sujata, Sitarama Raju, Tanuku, West Godavari district, AP, India.
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Migraine vanished
I am suffering from migraine since 20 years. Headache used to be very severe. By
the grace of god I could meet Dr. Satyanarayana Raju three years back and followed
the method of fasting. Since then, there is no headache. Though I am not able to
implement all the advices given by him I am continuing to take 5 liters of water.
Some days I take even 6-7 liters of water.
I am following 50% of food restrictions. Headache has disappeared. There is no need
to visit a doctor and my health is perfect. This kind of food gives peace of mind.
Every one in my family is taking more water. Digestion is good because of this. As
we are taking 2-3 liters of water in the morning bowel movement is free. Even
appetite in our children has increased with intake of more water and pranayama.
There is big improvement in the health of even our relations with intake of more
water. We thank him.
Datla Usha Rani, Tadepalligudem, Phone: 21688
5. Good sleep
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There are many reasons for not being able to sleep properly. If constipation,
stomach disorders, insufficient blood circulation to head, tension and blood
pressure are reasons for sleeplessness taking more water helps. Many can
sleep well if they have free bowel movement.
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6. Appetite increases
Those who do not have free bowel movement have less appetite. They eat
something or the other and get along. In result appetite further diminishes.
Unless you clean the fasces there is no use of medicine. If water is taken in
the above said manner constipation disappears completely and appetite
increases. Digestive juices are produced in less quantity due to insufficient
availability of water. If those juices are less appetite decreases. With the
intake of 5-6 liters of water digestive juices are produced in good quantity,
bowel movement is free and appetite becomes good.
8. Gas trouble
Gas is produced more in those whose digestive system is weak and those
who suffer from constipation. Harmful bacteria are generated from the
stored fasces, which release a variety of gases. This gas cannot go
downwards because of constipation. The undigested food in the stomach
also produces certain gases. These gases make the stomach heavy. By
taking more water constipation disappears. Food is digested properly if as
we do not take water while eating. Because of these two changes gas
trouble subsides.
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In addition to this I am taking dinner by 6.30 P.M. This food is easily digested, I am
feeling active and there is no laziness. Urinary infection is also cured. Now I am
trying to follow other things and stop taking salt.
I sincerely believe that those who suffer from acidity and heaviness of stomach etc.
would be benefited a lot by following your message.
D. Apparel, M.V.P. Colony, Visakhapatnam-17. AP. India
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Weight reduced
I am Shiva Rao, aged 41. I heard about Dr. Raju through my friend and attended his
lecture. On that day he spoke about Water and its uses for two hours. I was
surprised to see the large number of people who turned out at this meeting. By
listening to his speech I learnt so many invaluable aspects of water, which were not
told by anybody earlier.
I started taking water as suggested by him.
a) One and half liters immediately after getting up.
b) One and half liters after physical exercise.
c) One liter 30 minutes before lunch.
d) 1 or 2 liters in the evening.
The benefits I derived from this:
1. I used to feel uncomfortable with 71 kilos of weight. As I continued to follow the
intake of water 100%, my weight is reduced to 58 kilos and I am able to maintain it
at that level. My body is light and energetic.
2. I am able to ablate freely in the morning. Earlier I never ablated the second time.
Now by taking water after physical exercise and with concentration on bowel
movement I am able to ablate second time.
3. Earlier, I had bad breath. No more now.
4. Cold water bath has driven away headache.
5. Earlier my blood sugar level was 120 mg. Now it is below 100 mg.
6. I did not check up my BP earlier. Now it is 110/70.
7. Joint pains disappeared.
8. Protruded belly is reduced, as I am not taking water either while eating or
immediately after food. So, the stomach has contracted.
I pray God that many more people are benefited by Dr. Raju and lead a happy life.
P. Shiva Rao, Indian Overseas Bank, Trunk Road, Ongole 523001, India
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Sound Sleep
I feel even God may not help people as the way you do. There wont be any disease
if your books are read and practiced. Doctors and hospitals have to close their shops.
There is no necessity for pharmacies. Countries can save trillions of dollars.
Everybody will be hale and healthy.
These days treatment begins after investigations and x-rays costing thousands of
dollars. The whole life is spent on taking medicines and undergoing investigations.
There may be some relief but no permanent cure. In these circumstances you
brought some thing relief for suffering people. I feel that I am fortunate to share my
experiences with others through this letter about the benefits I derived from your
speeches and books and putting them into practice. I describe the usefulness of
taking water as per your advice.
I am 58, weighing 85 kilos. I am taking every day 6-8 liters of water. From day one I
am able to ablate freely. I am quite happy. Perhaps with the waste material going
out through fasces and urine I am able to sleep well. I learnt only after following
your advice that easy bowel movement and sound sleep are the two important things
in life. I could reduce my weight by five kilos. I had a misconception that intake of
more water leads to more weight. But the doctor has cleared my doubts through his
speeches. Not only body weight is reduced but it has become soft and smooth also.
We committed so many mistakes all these days by not knowing the power of water.
It is not only surprising to know that health can be improved drastically, but
practicable to utilize water which is available free of cost and in plenty. After
observing the benefits I derived my family members have also started drinking more
water.
N. Krishna Murty, Tanuku, AP, India Phone: 08819-236257, 236169
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As soon as I get up I take 1.25 liters of water after having thorough mouth wash.
Initially, I did not like it and took only a couple of glasses and some more forcefully
after some gap. When I moved around I used to feel the bowels move and there was
easy ablation. After completing physical exercise I could ablate the second time and
felt happy. It was nice to take head bath with cold water. With this my constipation
disappeared and I became active. Not only my problems like constipation, heaviness
of stomach, gas and indigestion were gone but fat in the abdomen has also burnt
out. What a surprise! I cannot believe that just water brought about all this change.
Following the advice, that water can be taken whenever the stomach is empty I
practiced taking water before an hour to eating food and after two hours. I could
overcome the bad habit of taking water while eating. We stopped keeping water
glass at the dining table while eating. Other food restrictions coupled with taking only
honey and limejuice once in a week has brought about sea change in my health.
Particularly taking water has helped a lot. Within these ten months body weight
came down by 15-20 kilos. My weight has come down to 72 from 93 kilos.
I stopped taking tea or coffee completely. Now I am quite active. I believe that my
age is reduced by ten years. Now I am 64 but I have a feeling that I am only 50 and
feel very active. There is absolutely no change in the tone, in the nerves, in the
hands and not even in conjugal life. Now my digestion has improved and is able to
sleep well.
There is no need for medicines. Water is the doctor! Water is the medicine! Water is
the protector! Water is our relative! Friend! I salute the water. That is why sages
worshipped water and given it a prime place. Ignorant of the power of water people
are facing problems.
S. Hazrath Ali, Vemuru - 522 261 AP, India
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My mother is 60 and suffering from knee pain, allergy and hypertension. She used to
take lot of medicines. After taking more water she gave up medicines and is feeling
much better now.
P. Butchaiah, Pochannapeta, Warangal District.
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I was suffering from severe cold and constipation for the last two years. Since two
years I had a running nose. My handkerchief was in constant use. I consulted
doctors and took many medicines. But there was no respite. I used to suffer from
severe stomach pain in midnight. I used to take tablets to get relief but still
continued to suffer. I read your books. I started taking 1.5 liters of water after
getting up. They say it is not possible to take that much of water but I could with
firm determination. The relief was immediate.
Now I do not have running nose. Cold is gone, no constipation and stomach pain
either. I feel that I am at the first step of this way of life. I wish to follow the rest
and live happily till the end of my life with your blessings.
L. Yugandhar Goud, Gagillaput, Ranga Reddy District.
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am able to meditate for long. I am indebted to Dr. Satyanarayana Raju for giving me
such a good health. We distributed your books to many people.
V. Satyavathi, Tadepalligudem.
Edema subsided
After attending and hearing Dr. Rajus speech I started taking 5 liters of water a day
regularly.
Earlier I was suffering from edema and allergic bronchitis. After started taking water
edema has disappeared. I used to be frightened during nights in winter. I could not
sleep because of sounds from inside and breathlessness. I did not face such problem
this winter. Even the homeopath that treated me is surprised to know the change in
me. I became confident as my health improved. With this confidence I gave up salt
after hearing his lecture.
Sarada Devi, Tadepalligudem.
15. Sneezes
Sneezes occur to throw out cold from face and nostrils. As the cold
obstructs air sneezing appears. If we do not want to sneeze we should stop
cold. For this we should take more water. Those who take less water sneeze
frequently. It is better to take warm water throughout the day to stop
sneezing. At least it is to be taken in the morning. For some people this
problem goes with water and some others should stop taking salt
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completely. Some others are not relieved of this unless they do Pranayama
and some jogging. However, warm water helps to a large extent.
Sneezing stopped
I am Venkata Laxmi. I come from an agricultural family. I have to attend to
household duties in the morning. I sneeze a lot when I get up early in the morning.
Sometimes I sneeze 40-50 times. If I start sneezing they wont stop. When I
consulted an allopath he told me that these sneezes are because of allergy to
fertilizers and chemicals and that I should use medicines.
When my husband, Surya Prakash, visited Hyderabad he attended the lecture
session of Dr. Satyanarayana Raju and learnt about nature cure, particularly water
therapy, and informed me about it and asked me to practice it. After that I too
attended Dr. Rajus lectures.
He asked me to take warm water initially. As advised by him I took sterilized and
cooled water. I was relieved from sneezes within a week. Now there is no sneezing
even if I take any water. Moreover, I had many benefits with taking more water.
Digestion improved, body is light and able to do more work. What medicines could
not do, Dr. Raju gave me relief just with water. I am happy.
N. Venkata Laxmi, Musturu Camp, Koppalla District, Karnataka state, India
16. Allergies
Allergies are of several kinds - food allergy, dust allergy, skin allergy etc.
Allergies are not cured with medicines. It is said the allergic items are to be
avoided completely. Those who give the body natural foods such as fruits,
vegetables and nuts are allergic to unnatural foods like cool drinks, ice
creams, sweets, pickles etc. Allergies occur when natural foods are given to
unnatural body. Being allergic is common these days even to snow, sun,
rain, coconut, honey, citrus fruit, water, flowers and vegetables. It means
our body, which has turned unnatural, is not accepting natural things. It is
throwing them out considering that there is no place for them. Actually we
should be allergic to pickles, cakes, sweets, cool drinks, fried vegetables
and non-vegetarian food. There is nobody who visits a doctor with such
allergies. Unless we clear the body of unnatural stuff, allergy to dust, food
and skin cannot be overcome. It is water that cleans it. If the body is
cleaned outside with water allergies wont go. Many people are cured of
allergies just with drinking water. Some others get relief when there is
change of food along with taking more water. 5-6 liters of water is very
useful.
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I am Udaya Bhaskar, aged 25. I was suffering from constipation for a long
time. When I started taking 5 liters of water a day from the first day itself
constipation was gone. Earlier I used to ablate once in two days but now I am able to
ablate twice a day. This is a happy change in my life. I am cured of constipation just
in one day.
1. I had dust allergy. It disappeared in a month.
2. Earlier I was suffering from cough. Phlegm was not coming out. After starting
intake of more water I am relieved of cough. Phlegm came out easily and there is no
problem from phlegm.
3. I had asthma right from childhood. I took medicines. After intake of water it is
almost controlled.
4. Scars and pimples on the face have also disappeared.
5. I suffered from rash when I ate plantains and dates. They also disappeared after
some days of taking water.
6. Bad breathe, body odor and foul smell from fasces also stopped.
7. I am inclined towards spirituality. I am able to concentrate on meditation.
Irritation has gone. I developed a service motto.
With the advice of Dr. Raju after taking more water for six months and reading his
books I stopped taking salt also. Asthma that came under control with more water
has disappeared after stopping salt. I am not taking medicines either. I came to
Hyderabad and took to fasting under the supervision of the doctor. Then onwards my
lungs are cleared and now I am completely free from cough and uneasiness.
My entire family members are following Dr. Rajus advice. All of us are taking food
sans salt. My father suffered burns in childhood and scars were left on the face. They
are not that visible after 40 years by taking more water. My sister had a scar on the
neck and a potbelly. My mother is relieved of cough with which she suffered for 20
years. Now we are rest assured of happy life.
Generally, doctors do not suggest taking more water. Even if they do, they will not it
tell when it should be taken. Dr. Satyanarayana Raju is a superb person who tells us
about the quantity and timing of water intake. We salute him.
E. Udaya Bhaskar, Proddutur, AP, India
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Within four days of taking water the wound started healing. Within ten days even the
scar was not visible. I was surprised by the power of water and continued with it. Not
only the wound healed but I had free bowel movement and able to travel without
any sign of weakness.
I used to suffer from knee pain for two years earlier. Doctors expressed inability to
cure it. Now I am relieved of knee pain also. My wife, mother and even my son are
taking water in a systematic way. We changed our food habits also. Thanks to Dr.
Raju.
S. S. Mohan Rao, Perala, Chirala- 523 157.
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18. Diabetes
Just by taking more water diabetes cannot be cured. More water cleans cells
of maladies and their capacity to absorb glucose enhances. With this, sugar
in urine and blood sugar comes down to a certain extent. In those who have
sugar levels slightly high it comes to normal range with the intake of water.
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Raju. Urine was yellow in color. Sometimes there was burning sensation also. Both
these problems are out with intake of more water. Now there is no difficulty even if
we move around in the hot sun. We are very happy. The 1.5 liters of water taken in
the morning are very useful. Gas trouble is also cured.
M. Venkateswarlu, Marrichettu Palem, Prakasam district, Phone: 273119
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Absolutely there is no doubt about there is lot of benefit to the nation by the system
of taking more water as suggested by you. Your words are interesting, scientific and
laudable. Your effort to serve the society in a selfless manner is appreciable.
K.V.V. Prasad, Opp. Stella college, Vijayawada-8, Phone: 0866-2470030
22. Piles
Constipation leads to piles, too. Fasces become hard and marble like, which
stick to the intestines. Fasces turn like this, as there is not enough of water
in the system. As we try to defecate by applying force the hardened fasces
punctures the nerves in the walls of the intestines. This leads to bleeding,
pain in the rectum and burning sensation. Taking less water is the reason
for all this. If more water is taken defecation will be easy and painless. If
the bowel movement is easy there wont be piles problem. Bleeding would
stop completely. Certain piles are cured with just intake of more water.
Some may get relief but they may not be cured of piles completely.
Piles cured
Prior to 1991 I suffered from piles and got them operated upon. I had no problem for
two three years. However, the same old came back. Whenever I tried to defecate I
had lot of pain. Bleeding was also there. My clothes used to be soiled without my
knowledge. I tried out several systems of medicine and got surgery done for the
second time in 199p. However, there was no relief. When I gave up all hope and felt
that there wont be relief through out my life I happened to read Dr. Rajus book
Natural way of life for complete health. Started taking one liter water at 6 am and
a liter each three times with an interval of one hour. After taking water thrice I could
defecate without any trouble. Your book is a gods gift to me. I am able to lead a
happy life by taking five liters of water a day. Piles have disappeared and I am able
to defecate freely and feeling happy.
Now, I started to practice the other aspects of natural way of life as suggested by Dr.
Raju. I am 70 now. I hope to lead the rest of my life happily. I am introducing this
method to my friends. I thank you for helping to get rid of my diseases and showing
the way for a happy life.
Dasari Basavaiah, Retired teacher, Karlapalem, Guntur district.
23. Belching
Drinking water while eating and immediately after having food causes
belching. When we take water with food it remains in the stomach and
intestines undigested for a long time, leading to fermentation and belching.
However, if water is taken two hours after food it is digested properly and
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This pain subsided when I consulted orthopedic and used pain killers. When I stop
them pain recurs.
In these dire conditions I happened to get acquainted with Dr. Raju and his books. I
feel he is like a living god as far as people like me are concerned. At last I found a
way out after a long time. I am convinced that realizing the ideals and service to the
society are achievable.
The pain in legs subsided within three days of taking more water. All other problems
have also subsided and I feel the effect of good health.
Summer is a bane for me. I feel weak and perspire at the thought of sun. I cannot
describe the intensity of weakness. I cannot even speak. Shivering of the body,
reeling, feeling of sight loss, not being able to move even a step used to bother me.
I am as good as dead. However, that miserable situation is off now. I am able to
walk a mile even in hot sun. I am surprised and feel whether it is me or am a
different person altogether.
Earlier I used to feel uncomfortable and irritated when there was sweating. Any
thought, slight movement of the body and slight agitation led to severe perspiration.
I used to hate myself. Now I am relieved of this ugly situation. Even if I perspire
there is no bad odor and no bad smell from clothing and body odor. I am relieved of
excessive appetite also.
I am quite peaceful. I feel I am meditating always. Bad thoughts are not coming to
my mind. This is a great change that I wanted. Being quiet is now natural. Negative
aspects like anger and hatred are things of past. Mind is judging things but not
getting attached to them. I am feeling liberated. I got rid of fear and cowardice and
am able to hop like a deer actively and am able to work speedily. I cannot repay the
debt of Dr. Raju.
G. Khadar Laxmi, Penukonda, Anantapur district 515110
25. Asthma
Generally those who suffer from asthma get sneezes and suffer from cold.
They feel that taking more water would enhance those problems and tend to
take less water. With this more histamines are produced which leads to
breathlessness. If we are used to take more water allergies do not lead to
asthma. If people suffering from asthma, take 5, 6 liters of warm water
breathing becomes easy, phlegm gets diluted and is thrown out. This results
in easy breathing. There may be some people who get complete relief with
taking more water and lot of people get 50 60 per cent relief. If salt
consumption is given up uneasiness is cured completely.
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We are all following the natural way of life as advocated by Dr. Manthena
Satyanarayana Raju and leading a healthy life. The experience of our family has
proved that this way of life is useful in curing chronic diseases, all the ailments and is
suitable to people of any age group.
My mother is 82. 35 years back her uterus was removed. When she fell ill we have
consulted an allopathic doctor. They diagnosed it as thyroid problem and advised to
take medicines life long to keep it under control. She used those medicines for
several years. At 70 she developed asthma. She used to suffer a lot. At times she
used to cough heavily and sputum used to come out heavily. She was advised to
take anti biotic drugs. She was advised to not to exert, to be careful and desist from
consuming allergic things.
When we met Dr. Raju in this situation he asked her to take warm water. When we
asked her to follow this she was reluctant, refused to take even a single drop of
warm water saying that she has already become sufficiently old and expressed a
doubt how can this be cured with water when it is not cured with medicines? I made
her to stay with me and convinced to take warm water of course forcefully in the
beginning. Slowly she was used to it. Breathlessness and whistling sound came
down. Now she is not only cured of asthma but the heart problem with which she
was suffering from 7, 8 years has also subsided. Even at this advanced age she is
able to manage herself without anybodys help. She is able to sweep the floor, cook
and draw water from the well. What more health and wealth she needs! Now she is
following food restrictions and is quite healthy.
Bhadramma, Sajjapuram, Tanuku, Phone: 254314
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My weight came down to 80 kilos within three months. Earlier the bowel movement
was also not free. Now I am able to ablate 2, 3 times a day. Surprisingly knee pain
has subsided just in two months. Even dandruff has gone. I had white patch at the
wrist for the last four years. That patch is on vane. I am not using soap. I am
rubbing the body with a soft white cloth that gives glow to my complexion. As I
stopped salt, edema on the legs also is reduced. I am very healthy and active. My
height is 5 feet 8 inches. I plan to reduce my body weight another 10 kilos by
following this system. I am taking vegetable juice, sprouts, fruit, bread and more
vegetables. The sugar level is normal. Many people are able to live healthy without
taking any medicine by following the system of natural way of life. Dr. Raju is just an
incarnation of god. I pray creator to give him health and long life.
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left. Even then there was no satisfaction. On Sundays my wife was vexed of cooking
for me.
When I started taking more water on the advice of Dr. Raju all these habits have
changed all of a sudden. I stopped tea and coffee. Oversleep and laziness
disappeared. I am very active now. I am able to sleep well and ablate freely and
realized the happiness in it. I am happy to know that this is all because of taking of
more water. Earlier I used to demand for more food from my wife. Now she asks me
to take this or that and take tea etc. I told her about the issue. I hope that they
would also change.
As the old habits are changed I am contented person now. I bade farewell to bad
thoughts and following right path. I am narrating my experience to others. It is
proved in my case that following natural way of life is the only solution to change the
habits.
Cherukuri Venkat Rao, A.T. Agraharam, 11th line, Guntur.
29. Amoebiasis
Ameobiasis is caused by antameoba hystolytica. The outward symptom of
this disease is frequent motions with mucus and stomach pain. This disease
pertains to large intestines. Mucus membrane in the intestine is damaged
and ulcers are formed. If the disease persists it may harm the deeper
membrane also.
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There is scope for more breeding of germs when faeces are stored in the
intestines. By taking more water mucus membrane becomes perfect. As
ablation is regular constipation disappears and amoebiasis subsides.
Amoebiasis disappeared
I am Jagannatha Rao, aged 50. I was suffering from constipation and ameobiasis
since 25 years. On the advice of my wife I have gone through Dr. Rajus books and
started taking more water. In the beginning I experienced nausea and suffered from
loss of appetite. However, I continued taking water. Slowly I got used to it and my
ailments began disappearing. I tried for free ablation various ways. Earlier I had to
stay for long in the toilet. Now ablation is easy. stomach pain and amoebiasis also
have gone. I am able to achieve this by taking more water.
K. Jagannatha Rao, Visakhapatnam.
30. Cramps
Cramps occur because of less blood circulation to end parts of legs and
hands. Those who take less water suffer from cramps more. Cramps come
down with more intake of water as blood circulation improves.
31. Fever
Some suffer from fever frequently. Fevers are symptoms of for the need to
purge out maladies in the body. As we get accustomed to take more water
and purge out waste material frequent fever does not recur. Fever slowly
decreases with consumption of more water.
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32. Sinusitis
Those who suffer from cold for a long time are affected by sinusitis. With
this nostrils are blocked and suffer from headache. By taking more water
waste material along with mucus deposited in the nostrils is also thrown
out. Taking warm water and fomentation of face helps those who suffer
from sinusitis.
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They replied in affirmative. I was not inclined go for surgery if I had to use medicines
through out life.
I happened to attend the speech of Dr. M. Satyanarayana Raju where I bought his
books. From the next day onwards I started taking one liter of water in the morning
and was able to take 5 liters of water in 3 months. After that I started taking sprouts
and food sans salt. I could reduce my weight by 8 kilos. As my weight was reduced
and looking weak my family members did not cooperate with my food regimen. Then
onwards I am taking vegetarian food prepared at home. I did not stop taking 5 liters
of water. I stopped taking water while eating.
Benefit of taking 5 liters of water:
1. Easy defecation in the morning and free motion along with water after
walking and physical exercise.
2. Earlier faeces contained worms. Now that has gone.
3. Blood pressure and diabetes are within limits and mucus in the faeces
reduced.
4. Free bowel movement was not possible with allopathic medicines. Now I am
able to ablate freely in spite of taking medicines.
5. I am able to walk for a distance of 2 kilometer.
6. I am not feeling heavy when I take a walk after dinner.
7. During December and January I used to face the problem of sputum coming
out. Now it is not there.
8. I was not able to breathe freely during night as nostrils were blocked. I used
to take nasal drops. There is no such problem now.
9. I am using dates and honey.
10. I was not able to take the stairs earlier. I am able to take the stairs easily I
with no heaviness in heart now.
K. Suryanarayana, Nidadavolu-534 301. Phone: 08813-21520.
Last word
I congratulate you for reading Water And You completely. It is said that people do
not read books about health if they are lengthy. However, your patience, interest
and zeal in health are evident from reading this book. It is one thing to have an
intention to read good books and reading with interest and assimilating it is another.
Now you have completed these two stages. There are two more things to do. The
first is to remember what is read and keeping it in your memory. There is no use if
you have so many good things in mind. It is not useful unless you put into practice. I
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am sure practice is not difficult for you. The second is putting into practice the good
things that are stored in your mind.
I hope that you would give importance in your life to water. Start taking water with a
determination to give up tea and coffee. Within four five days the longing for them
will come down and you will be able to shun them. Try to take two liters of water on
empty stomach and another two liters during day. If it is difficult, start with three
liters and increase the quantity gradually. Do not do anything forcibly. If your mind
accepts water you will start liking it. Slowly start taking 5 liters of water. Many
people can ablate easily by taking more water. These two are symbols for good
habits. If there are any difficulties try to overcome them by following the methods
mentioned in this book. Even if you face some difficulty feel that it is for your good
and go ahead.
You are trying to get benefited by taking water. Just water is not enough for
complete health. You have to know about other things also and put them into
practice. Do not forget that natural way of life will help you to overcome the
difficulties and live without medicines.
It will be further better if you know and follow food regimen also. If you want to
know all those secrets read all the books that I have written and practice them with
prudence. We have to learn to live in a natural way at least now. We are spoiling our
health because of ignorance. Unless we change our way of life it cannot be rectified.
I wish wholeheartedly that your entire family would change the present way of life to
live happily hereafter. If we have the blessings of a good teacher along with our
effort we can surge forward courageously without any hindrance. I pray that all of
you will be bestowed upon those blessings and good wishes.
Let the whole world be happy,
Mantena Satyanarayana Raju
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