Filtered Water for detoxifying the body.
Obtaining a pure source of water is a key part of the process of healing from Crohn’s disease. The options are many with costs suitable for all budgets so which one to adopt? This short post looks at the option of filtering your drinking water.
Water filtering options are numerous, varying widely in price, practicality and effectiveness. The more practical options include Reverse Osmosis (from £150), Carbon block and activated carbon filters (£30 – several £100), Inline Tap Filters (from around £50 but may require fitting by a plumber) and UV Water Sterilisation (starting around £70 – several £100).
There are many options to choose from and a host of websites offering comparisons such as the excellent Choosing a Water Filter System: Which Is Best for You?(2024) so you might be well advised to research this expansive subject thoroughly to understand all the financial costs both short and long term before committing.
Comment
With electricity costs rapidly rising and a 580W distiller taking around 5.5 hours to deliver 4L of pure water I wanted a sensibly priced alternative with minimal maintenance or long term commitment. My investigation led me to a Berkey system which cost me around £350. Filters last around 10 years and require flushing out every 3 months or so. Testing the filtered water showed pH to be around 6.75, a little low when compared to the optimal 7.365, but something I can correct with electrolyte supplementation.