Comments, FAQ on Water Cure Protocol

42 COMMENTS


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ALCHEMYFACTORY
February 9, 2016 at 9:03 am
Is it ok to go to the bathroom first thing before drinking water ?

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BIANCA
February 9, 2016 at 9:27 am
I don’t think it should make a huge difference :)

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ALCHEMYFACTORY
February 10, 2016 at 6:18 am
Thanks for answering I started my first day of water therapy today.

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BIANCA
February 10, 2016 at 10:04 am
You’re welcome! :)

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REBECCA
February 15, 2016 at 11:43 am
Does water therapy alone cleanse acne and pimples?

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BIANCA
February 16, 2016 at 11:13 am
Hi Rebecca, I’m not sure, but I would think so. Water in the morning helps me to get a clear skin for sure. :)

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WINNY
April 27, 2016 at 3:01 am
Thank you for this. Very helpful! :)

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BIANCA
April 27, 2016 at 12:27 pm
You’re welcome! :)

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ROBERT
May 26, 2016 at 10:00 am
so every meal or snack i am not allowed to drink water for 2 hours right?

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BIANCA
May 26, 2016 at 12:18 pm
Indeed, after every meal or snack, don’t eat or drink anything for 2 hours. Hope this helps!

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MADUBUIKE JUDITH EZINNE
June 19, 2016 at 4:52 pm
160mls is it not much?

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BIANCA
June 20, 2016 at 10:51 am
:) no, it’s just a matter of getting used to it. I drink even more than that. Hope this helps!

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ROSHAN GANGMEI
July 14, 2016 at 9:36 am
Do we need little intake of salt before drinking water

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BIANCA
July 14, 2016 at 2:55 pm
You can add salt in your water, but that is a different therapy. In this therapy just water is advised. However, I drink lemon water in the morning and switch later on to normal water.

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ROSHAN GANGMEI
July 14, 2016 at 9:39 am
Is there anything to add in the water

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BIANCA
July 14, 2016 at 2:54 pm
Hi Roshan!
no, just water :)

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STEPHEN
August 2, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Hi,
I’m a racing cyclist and it’s important for me to hydrate, so waiting for hours after breakfast before taking in more fluids seems counter intuitive. Can you explain a way there may be around this?
Steve

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BIANCA
August 4, 2016 at 10:52 am
Hi Stephen,
You could drink more fluids to get started or wake up earlier to drink the fluids so you can have breakfast and go out to cycle.
Hope this helps! :)

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JOSEPH
August 17, 2016 at 9:18 pm
Hello!
Firstly, thanks for your articles. I just found this site and I’m already loving it haha
Quick question, could this method be done with lemon water instead of normal water or what would you suggest to mix these two morning routines?

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BIANCA
August 24, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Hi Joseph,
Thank you! This water therapy is with water alone. You can do this for a period and then switch to the normal lemon water in the morning again.
Hope this helps!

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CRAIG COLQUITT
August 20, 2016 at 6:46 pm
I am 62 and started the Japanese water treatment today, 8/20/16. At 60 yrs of age I began to noticed significant aches, general fatigue(naps may become my norm) and mood flux. I am a former punter with the NFL that didn’t suffer many injuries but enough to spend years trying it all.
Now I’ve stopped alcohol, accepting what I cannot change and reading good material like yours is the right pattern. (Stopping alcohol changed my moods and sleep patterns for the better.) I will report back after 30 days my findings on the Japanese water treatment. Stand by.

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BIANCA
August 24, 2016 at 2:03 pm
Hope to hear soon from you! :)

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BETH
September 16, 2016 at 3:40 pm
Is this can help to lose weight? And is this okay for a breastfeeding mum?

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BIANCA
September 16, 2016 at 3:48 pm
Hi Beth,
Yes, it can but it depends on many more different factors. Loosing weight comes down to what you don’t eat, how active you are and if your hormones are balanced for example. Since you’re breastfeeding I would not recommend a diet or anything to lose weight quickly (a lot) since breast feeding on its own takes a lot from the mother. But I don’t know anything about how you eat and live so please consider this as a general advice. You can always email me if you need more help.
Warm regards,
Bianca

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LEOBERT MASAGANDA
September 18, 2016 at 4:07 pm
i’m 24years old and having a condition called “scrotal hemangioma”. i have undergone to a surgery last july 9, 2016. i noticed that the condition stated above is beginning to come back again on my balls. does the water therapy can help? im using ozonated water. hope you can help me.

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BIANCA
September 19, 2016 at 11:00 am
I’m sorry to read this Leobert. Unfortunately, I can’t give personal medical advise in the comment section.
Best,
Bianca

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DANIEL
September 26, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Hello All
Thanks so much for the water therapy. It’s helping me a lot.
Please I take 1.5 liters in the morning before brushing teeth. Is this advisable?
How much liters can one take in a day
Thanks once again.
Daniel

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BIANCA
September 27, 2016 at 5:44 pm
Hi Daniel,
That’s good to hear.
I would recommend to stick to the recommended amount of liters per day for this therapy.
How much water you can drink per day depends on how much you weight, and how active you are. Normally around 1900 ml per day.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Bianca

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LEAH MARIE
October 17, 2016 at 2:59 am
Hello Guys,
I’ve been following this procedure- the Japanese Water Therapy since 2011. It does good to my health, I proved it to myself thus I recommend it to all my friends specially those who are suffering from dysmenorrhea and gastric problem. The mentioned complaint were my problems before. Amazingly, I didn’t suffer from it anymore. I used to brought always with me at work Aluminum hydroxide and the likes for my gastritis. Thanks to my old work mate’s fb friend who shared Japanese Water Therapy so then I followed it. This therapy is really true. Thanks for sharing them Bianca!!
Have a healthy life guys!! It’s a matter of commitment to yourself.. Good luck!!

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BIANCA
October 17, 2016 at 11:04 am
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me :)
Best,
Bianca

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KITENI BUMALOM
October 22, 2016 at 12:52 am
started water theraphy this morning will update after 30 days.

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KITENI BUMALOM
October 22, 2016 at 12:53 am
add me will update after 30 days

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DEXTER
October 23, 2016 at 6:20 am
Hello everyone.
Back in 2010. I had gouty arthritis, high blood pressure, overweight at 98 kilograms for a 5’9″ height, arrhythmias, bad eye vision and a daily bleeding hemorrhoids. I was about to have a surgey for that but i refused to be cut so i research and tried this Japanese Water Therapy. After 2 weeks my bleeding stopped and the rest eventually were gone too in less than 6 months. Now i weigh 77 kilograms. Thanking the Japanese people.

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BIANCA
October 24, 2016 at 10:25 am
Hi Dexter, thank you for sharing this :)

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SARDAR AURANGZEB KRALALL
November 4, 2016 at 11:38 am
hi guys i am using this water therapy since 2006 and it is very help full no sickness no illness no weakness no obessity no hbp no lbp no gastrict probem no eye sight weekness no kidney problem drink daily and enjoy healthy life.
no flue also

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BIANCA
November 4, 2016 at 12:31 pm
That is very nice to read! Thank you for sharing your experience with me!

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SABA
November 4, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Hi …should I boil the water the night before n drink it in the morning or just drink regular filter water ?

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BIANCA
November 4, 2016 at 10:18 pm
Hi Saba,
I think this is a personal preference. Filtered water is fine :)
Best,
Bianca

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MICHAEL
November 9, 2016 at 1:59 am
Hi i am starting the water therapy in the morning. I seen in earlier comments that intake should be around 1900ml a day is the water you drink in morning included in that?

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BIANCA
November 9, 2016 at 11:25 pm
Hi Michael,
The amount of water you drink per day varies per person, but yes the water in the morning is included :)
Best,
Bianca

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FLORENCE MAY ESPINA
November 27, 2016 at 3:57 am
is this applicable also for children? i have 4 ,9 and 10 yr old kiddos… can i let them do this too? Thanks!

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BIANCA
November 27, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Hi Florence,
To be honest, I’m not sure and I think the amounts of water should be very much reduced for their weight/length.

Skin Care Resources

Learn About Skin Care Directly from Dr. Howard Murad

In addition to pioneering Inclusive Health™, developing the Murad topical skin care line, contributing to charitable organizations and events and seeing patients at the Murad Inclusive Health Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Murad has written a series of best-selling books on aging, health and skin care. The Cellulite Solution, Wrinkle-Free Forever and The Water Secret are all essential reading for anybody who wants to understand the interconnection between lifestyle choices, energy levels, healthy skin and a healthy body.

Information is power! Learn more about skin care, ingredients and what’s best for your skin before you select your skin care regimen. 

Welcome to the Murad Acne Resource & Treatment Center

Murad has been helping people get acne-free for years, both through our acne treatment products and through the advice of our founder, renowned dermatologist and author Dr. Howard Murad. Our clinically proven Acne Complex® products combine the best of science and nature to unclog pores, kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce oil and shine. The Murad Inclusive Health® philosophy also educates people on how to get clear, healthy skin from the inside out through Topical Care, Internal Care and Emotional Self-care.

In this resource center, you’ll find all the information you need to treat your acne and get clear, healthy skin once and for all. From the causes of acne to the various types of acne, you’ll learn why you break out and what kind of breakouts you have. Then we’ll talk about how to treat and heal acne and how to address specific acne concerns, such as individual blemishes, acne scars, post 
acne marks, and back and body acne.

At Murad, our goal is to help you achieve healthy, beautiful skin and gain the self-confidence that comes along with it. Everything you’ll need to know on your journey to clear skin is right here!

Learn About Acne

What is Acne?

A dermatologist definition of what acne is…and isn’t.

Acne breakouts are a daily skin care concern for many people, both teenagers and adults. Acne isn’t limited by age, ethnicity or gender—it’s an equal opportunity skin condition. In addition to causing physical discomfort, acne and the lack of self-confidence caused by breakouts can also impact a person mentally and emotionally. The first step to treating and getting rid of acne breakouts, however, is to actually understand what acne is. After all, you wouldn’t try to treat a cold when it may actually be the flu. Different types of acne breakouts need to be treated differently. This section of the Murad Acne Resource Center will explain what acne technically is so that you’ll better understand the skin condition that you’re ultimately trying to remedy.

How Does Acne Form on Your Face and Body?

No matter what type of acne you have, all blemishes and acne breakouts form from the same process below the skin. It begins inside of a hair follicle and results in the clogging of the follicle’s pore. The follicle, for an unknown reason that could be related to hormones, stress or even diet, overproduces skin cells, which ultimately clog the pore. However, clogged pores can also occur as a result of not exfoliating your top layer of skin or not removing oil and dirt from the surface of your skin. When that happens, the resulting dry skin and dirt can be sucked down into a pore by sebum (skin oil) and result in a blackhead or blemish. Clogged pores can happen anywhere. Most typically, clogged pores and acne breakouts occur on your face,
but they can also occur on your back and body.

Once your pores are blocked, the sebum (oil) in your skin becomes trapped in your pores. If you have excessively oily skin, this can be an even greater problem and lead to more intensive breakouts. The trapped oil causes bacteria to begin to grow in your blocked pores, ultimately causing an infection, which is the blemish or acne breakout that results.

The best acne treatments will help prevent your pores from becoming blocked while also fighting the bacteria that cause breakouts. If you’re only treating the oil and not addressing the source of your clogged pores, you’ll continue to experience breakouts.

Though the same physiological process causes each type of blemish, there are two different types of acne that you may be experiencing.

Acne Type One: Non-Inflammatory Acne (Blackheads and Whiteheads)

Non-inflammatory acne breakouts, which in medical terms are referred to as comedones, are a type of acne that doesn’t create an inflamed, wound-like blemish. The two types of comedones (and the types of acne you’re probably most familiar with) are blackheads and whiteheads.

This lack of inflammation is because a comedone can release its contents to the surface of the skin and heal without growing into a larger infection. However, when a pore or follicle that hosts an acne infection ruptures, inflammatory acne can result. (See below.)

Whitehead blemishes may show up as tiny white spots or bumps, but they may also be so small that they’re invisible to the naked eye. A whitehead blemish forms when the trapped sebum and bacteria remain below the skin’s surface.

Blackhead blemishes, on the other hand, form when a pore opens up to the surface. Then the sebum, which contains the skin pigment melanin, is exposed to oxygen. The oxidation process of the sebum turns it to a brown or black color. Though blackheads may appear to simply be spots of dirt, they can’t be easily washed away. They may also last for a longer period of time, because the contents of the pore or follicle drain to the skin’s surface slowly.

While many people are tempted to treat whiteheads and blackheads by squeezing or popping them, that type of skin irritation can lead to inflammatory acne. Finding a proper acne treatment product regimen and treating the causes of acne rather than the symptoms of acne should be the focus of your acne treatment plan.

Acne Type Two: Inflammatory Acne (Papules, Pustules, Nodules and Cysts)

When follicles or pores erupt or explode, the result is inflammatory acne. This type of acne looks more prominent and severe and can cause extreme physical discomfort if left untreated.

Papules and pustules are the more common and less severe types of inflammatory acne. A papule is formed when the follicle or pore wall breaks from the buildup of bacteria inside. When that happens, white blood cells rush into the pore and the pore becomes inflamed. Several days later, the papule will turn into a pustule. A pustule forms when the white blood cells have made their way to the surface of the skin. You probably know a pustule by its more common name—a zit or pimple!

Nodules and cysts are the most severe forms of acne. These acne breakouts are so large that they may begin to encompass and infect surrounding pores and follicles. A nodule occurs when the pressure of the infection causes a rupture along the bottom of the follicle or pore. When this happens, the pore or follicle may completely collapse, causing a large, inflamed bump that hurts to touch.

Cysts, or cystic acne, develop as a result of a severe inflammatory reaction that can cause extremely large, puss-filled legions on the face or body.

Though papules, pustules, nodules and cystic acne are more severe forms of acne, the best approach for the treatment of breakouts and blemishes is to make the skin healthy overall while also preventing bacteria and clogged pores.

So, What is Acne? It Could be Many Things.
If the above explanation seemed like a lot of technical dermatological terms to you, that’s because it was. Explaining what acne is can be done much more simply. Here we go!

Acne is a skin condition caused when an overproduction of skin cells or excess dirt and oil clog your pores. The clogged pores result in a build up of sebum (oil) which allows bacteria to form. Clogged pores that do not develop an infection create blackheads and whiteheads. Clogged pores with an infection from the bacteria results in a zit or blemish.

Ready to learn more? Next we’ll discuss the causes of acne.

Or, if you feel like you’ve got enough of an understanding of acne, you can skip directly to information on getting rid of acne or acne treatments.

What Did You Just Learn About Acne?

In this section of the Murad Acne Resource Guide, you should have learned the following key points:

• Acne occurs when pores and hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells, dirt or oil, trapping oil and causing a buildup of bacteria.
• Non-inflammatory acne includes whiteheads and blackheads. Whiteheads, which may be invisible to the naked eye, happen when the infected sebum stays beneath the skin’s surface. Blackheads occur as a result of the infected sebum coming to the skin’s surface and being exposed to oxygen, which alters its color.
• Inflamma
• tory acne has two types. The first and least severe type includes papules and pustules. Papules are inflamed bumps beneath the skin, and pustules are inflamed bumps that have made it to the skin’s surface. Pustules are commonly referred to as zits or pimples.
• Nodules and cystic acne are more severe forms of inflammatory acne that can be physically painful. They are the result of follicles and pores that have burst from the acne infection inside of them and appear as large, infected bumps on the skin’s surface.

Disorders of your Skin

which doctors may used different labels to call them, such as skin disease, eczema, acne, and psoriasis have one factor in common : gallstones in your liver.

Almost every person with a skin disease also has intestinal problems and impure blood, in particular. These are mainly caused by gallstones and the harmful effects they have on your human body as a whole. Gallstones contribute to numerous problems throughout the body -- particularly in the digestive system, circulatory system, and urinary system. In its attempt to eliminate what the colon, kidneys, lungs, liver, and lymphatic system are unable to remove or detoxify, your skin, the largest organ of the human body, becomes flooded and overburdened with acidic waste.

Although the skin is the largest organ of elimination in the body, the skin eventually succumbs to the acid assault. The toxic material is deposited first in the connective tissue underneath the dermis. When this "waste depot" becomes saturated, all things in nature are designed with limitation, the skin begins to malfunction.

Gallstones are a major cause of illness in the human body.
Gallstones impair the functioning of one of the more complex, active, and influential organs of the human body -- the liver.

Nobody has ever devised an artificial liver, (you know why?) because it is so complex. Second only to the human brain in complexity, the liver masterminds the most intricate processes of digestion and metabolism, thereby affecting the life and health of every cell in the human body.

When a person removes the obstacles that prevent the liver from doing its designated job properly and efficiently, his or her body can return to a state of continuous balance and vitality.

How Can i Tell If I have Gallstones?

Thousands of patients , including patients suffering terminal diseases, are found to have large numbers sof gallstones in their livers and, in many cases, lo in the gallbladder. When these peole eliminated these stones through the liver cleanse (see previous posts in August for the details) and introduced simple health-forming habits (like water-cure protocol) and supportive measures(eat fresh fruits & herbs & vegetables), they recovered from diseases that defied both conventional and alternative methods of treatment.

In case you are not sure whether you have stones, it may be useful to cleanse your liver anyway ; it can improve your health and wealth significantly, regardless.

There is an old and true saying : " The proof of the pudding is in the eating." The only way to discover for yourself whether you have gallstones is to do the liver cleanse. You will find that when you remove all the stones that may be present, the symptoms of disease will gradually disappear, and health will naturally return to normal.

If you have any of them stones, you will most likely derive great benefits from cleansing your own liver and gallbladder. Happy living healthy wealth.