Contrary to popular belief, drinking distilled water can be very dangerous to your health.
For a short-term detoxification (1 - 2 weeks) distilled water can be used, but drinking distilled water in the long-term is quite dangerous.
The distillation process involves boiling the water and allowing the steam to condense, forming water that is free of any dissolved minerals that were in it.
Since there are no minerals left in the water, the distilled water will absorb any toxic substances in the body, which is why it is effective for a short-term detox.
The distilling process also removes essential minerals and electrolytes which will cause dehydration, high blood pressure and heart beat fluctuations over the long-term.
Unfortunately, water that is distilled will also absorb any other chemicals in the air, such as carbon dioxide.
This makes the water acidic, which is not good for you.
The distilled water will leech minerals from the body, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium, increasing the risk of osteoporosis, arthritis, coronary artery disease, hypothyroidism and premature aging.
Thus, drinking distilled water should be avoided at all costs.
A better solution to purifying your water is to use a system that removes harmful contaminants and leaves the beneficial minerals in the water.
The most effective type of system is a multi-layered filtration system.
These can be installed on the taps or at the water entrance to the home.
A whole home system is recommended as it will filter all water used in the house rather than just the drinking water.
If it is not possible to use a whole home system, the filters that are installed on the taps or under the sinks are the next best thing.