When my friend Bob discussed "The Water Cure" with me, I laughed, I really laughed. But, I had this leg problem. My legs used to swell up real bad, I could hardly walk because of my arthritis and gout. I went to the doctor and he gave me anti-inflammatory pills, which just ended ripping my gut out, so I stopped taking them. Then when Bob talked to me again about the water program, I decided to give it a try. I have kept it going for the last six months. Now, I feel like a young person. I am 54 but feel 20.

My attitude changed dramatically after I started drinking water. When you’re living in constant pain, you can’t think of anything else. I was ready to sell my service station and look for a new line of work because I just couldn’t do the job any more. Then I started drinking water, and as my wife can tell you, I am no longer nasty and unpleasant to be with.

It’s funny, people with swollen legs are told not to drink too many fluids and to stay away from salt, but I did the opposite and my legs are just about down to normal. I can wear cowboy boots again. I haven’t worn cowboy boots since I was 42 years old. That’s when my gout got real bad,

When I talk about this with people, they laugh at me, just like I laughed at Bob. Why water? Water has been around since the beginning of time. But for me, drinking water instead of soda has been a lifesaver. My joint pain is just about gone. It’ll flare up now and again. It’s the kind of work I do, a lot of pulling and picking up heavy tires and parts.

by Mike George