How To Start An Online Business From Home

Do you like writing?  Would you like to turn your talent for writing towards making some money online through writing a blog? Could you write about the Nikken water and promote and share its already established health benefits online?

The above easy to follow Flow Chart shows you how you can set up an online business in a matter of days and begin to earn commissions. Steps 1 to 8 are carried out just the once during set up (if you have Nikken water in your life already you can skip steps 1 and 2!). Steps A to E are for repeating.

1. Taste the Water (Discover)

The Nikken philosophy is Discover. Live. Share. First discover the product:Taste the water. You could do this by contacting your nearest Nikken consultant and arranging to meet, or by attending a demonstration at a seminar or workshop. Most consultants will be delighted to let you sample the water.

Alternatively after doing your research and reading some reviews you may feel confident enough to go right ahead and start benefiting immediately from having your own Nikken unit either by way of the countertop Waterfall model or the portable Sports Bottle (at the incredibly good value price in comparison to other water filters it's a fairly low risk and we've never had anyone not love the water and want to return a unit).

Nikken Pimag Water is available via a portable bottle or counter top unit

2. Buy a Waterfall (Live)

As a network marketing company Nikken products are only available to order through an Independent Nikken Consultant either over the phone or online.

Please note it is not absolutely necessary to have your own Waterfall in order to start a business selling the same but it does help for a number of reasons. If you live by the Nikken products it is easier to have the credibility to sell them with knowledge, experience, and confidence. You also have one on hand in order to provide water to guests and visitors, and sample bottles to interested parties.

3. Decide To Sell Waterfalls (Share)

This is the share part. Having had your own product experience with the Nikken water you may decide that you would like to have your own business spreading the health benefits and selling Waterfalls yourself.  Nikken is a one stop health company that does produce a suite of health products in light, air, nutrition, sleep and skincare - water is just one product but one of the most popular and easiest to sell. Many Nikken consultants make a business from primarily selling the water.

4. Join Up

In order to set up a business selling Nikken products you need to become an Independent Nikken Consultant yourself by joining the Nikken family through the consultant that introduced you. The current fee to join Nikken is £78/year in the UK. For this you receive an online web e-commerce shop which administers all the ordering and shipping, plus access to training and mentoring. We think for the price this is very good value considering an e-commerce enabled web page alone would likely cost more than this in annual webspace rental. The free online training and mentoring can also be applied to any areas of your life to beneficial effect.

5. Set Up Your Online Shop

Once you receive your log in details you will need to activate your online shop with a few customizable items. Familiarise yourself with the layout of the shop and the links to the water products which you will reproduce in your marketing.

6. Set Up Your Google Account

Next set up your Google Account (if you have a gmail account you will have one already). From here you have access to a suite of Free Google services including Blogger (there are other blog services available such as wordpress which you may be familiar with already which is fine, but unless you already have established blogging services I recommend using Google Blogger which is quick and easy and free to set up). Read more about free social media and the power of blogging here.

7. Think of a Name

Think of a name for your blog. This will subsequently appear in your web address in the format xxxx.blogspot.com

8. Start Your Blog

Set up your blog using one of the four new Google Blogger templates - Contempo, Soho, Emporio or Notable. Experiment with different themes, fonts and colours (all customisable by the user). You can add static pages, search boxes, etc - a blog is as good as a fully fledged website these days. More advanced users can even add their own web coding although this is hardly necessary with the new templates.

You are now ready to start marketing

A. Write a Blog Post

Get writing. Write on and around the subject and include links to your shop. Learn how to include photos, quotations, labels, tags, and links. Don't worry too much about perfection to begin with - I advise just to get going. The fine tuning and cosmetics can be sorted out later. You will also learn as you go gaining a thorough knowledge of your product and how to write compelling content.

Of course your blog can be on anything although most successful bloggers tend to keep within a relatively narrow band allowing them to be located through specialist searching thus gaining a niche readership. The idea of the blog is to get out there and found on Google. Customers can find you or you can direct people to your blog for information. Ultimately you will want to drive people to your shop.

B. Share

Once you've spent time on a blog post get full value from it by sharing it to other social media - facebook, twitter, linkedin. Plant seeds far and wide. Statistics are available to show you which of your posts are most popular - these are good ones to recycle and share again and again.

C. Collect Commission

Nikken has various bands of commission based on your sales. To begin with you will earn 20% on the net value of Waterfall sales. A Waterfall retails for approximately £260 in the UK. A sale will yield around £40 in commission.

D. Follow Up

There are good reasons to keep in touch with your Waterfall customers. Many customers appreciate after sales care. As a network marketer this is an area where you can really stand out and provide a truly personal service. The customer will subsequently more likely come to you if they become interested in other Nikken products.

The Waterfall unit does require replacement filters, and logically they will get these from you too - you will earn commission in turn on the filters.

Like you, some customers may even decide they'd like to join your team and sell Waterfalls themselves. If this happens you start to build your own sales team and you'll earn commission on your team's sales too.

E. Teach Others

You may offer the business opportunity to others and duplicate your method with them. In turn they may share their experience onwards too and your network team will grow and consequently your commissions too.

Repeat Steps A to E Above

Is That It?

It can be and it's a good start. Many online business owners (and that's what you would be!) purely market on the internet and make a good income. If you write a focused blog post once a week (why not set that as a challenge?) after a year you will have one of the leading online resources on your specialist subject and both customers and google will like that!

Of course there is always more. You can expand the range of products you offer. You can go to networking events and make presentations, or do a combination of things. There are many ways to do the Nikken business. It depends on your personal preferences, your needs, your lifestyle and what works for you.

Network marketing is not a get rich quick scheme. It does take work and planning and persistence to become one of the top 5% in the industry who succeed. But if writing is your thing and you have, or can learn, some basics of online marketing, you will be ahead of most the competition.

And of course, you need to have something worthwhile selling - something people like and need and want. That's where Nikken comes in by providing a quality product you can be confident in promoting.

If you would like to learn more about either the Nikken water, or setting up your own business to sell it, I'd be delighted to hear from you. Please send me an email or make a comment below.

With best wishes,
Nicki



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It is illegal for a promoter or a participant in a trading scheme to persuade anyone to make a payment by promising benefits from getting others to join a scheme. Do not be misled by claims that high earnings are easily achieved.

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The Nikken Pimag Waterfall - FAQs

The Pimag® Waterfall is Nikken's flagship water filter product. Available as a stand alone counter top unit or via a portable water bottle many people are discovering the health benefits of Nikken water and the delicious taste which is so good it just encourages you to drink more - and we all know that is a good thing!

If you are new to Nikken water, or an existing customer who already has a Waterfall or Portable Bottle read on to discover answers to our frequently asked questions.

If you have a question not answered here please drop a comment below or contact me direct on nicki@nutritionandhealing.co.uk  I will be delighted to answer your questions.


Q. Some of the water in the top tank seems to not filter and gets stuck. Is this a fault?
A. No, this is not a fault. It is probably because there is an air pocket under the pre filters (the sponges). The pre filters should be removed and squeezed to remove excess water and re fitted. If not, there may be a bubble under the plastic separator located on the top of the filter column, just below the woven filters. If this occurs, pushing a blunt object down through this cap (poke it a few times in different places) will usually do the trick.

Q. My filter filters the water slowly.
A. The filter particularly when new may filter more slowly than normal. This should improve after a few days. Give the sponge pre filters at the top of the filter a little massage and press in order to release any blockages or air pockets. As the system is a gravity system keeping the top tank full will encourage a quicker flow through to the bottom tank which in turn, when fuller, will encourage a faster release through the tap.

Q. What is the best soaking time for the filter?
A. The optimal filter soaking time is overnight / 24 hours. The pre filter sponges should be soaked too.

Q. Do I need to run water through a new filter?
A. Yes, we encourage users to run a full tank of water through a brand new filter several times before drinking. This will help remove any trace elements and a slight metallic taste that may occur at first.

Q. Sometimes my filter leaks water down the side and into the bottom tank without passing through the filter, how can I stop this?
A. This is particularly important to check when you replace your filters. Otherwise unfiltered tap water will reach the drinking chamber (this can be seen, and tasted). You should first carefully check that the filter is positioned correctly in the top tank and pushed all the way down the hole so it sits on the ledge and the (purple) seal is flush all the way round. It can happen that the filter is not level and the water leaks on one side. A good option is to remove the top tank while the filter is in place and grab the bottom of the filter while using your thumbs to push against the bottom of the tank. This enables you to manoeuvre the filter into place and to make sure it is level. Once you have done this you can fill the top tank to test that the leak has stopped.

Q. Do I need to clean the Waterfall?
A. Yes. The waterfall should ideally be emptied and cleaned thoroughly inside and out every month, and at least at time of filters changes. If the system has been left unused for a period of time give it a good clean beforel starting it up again.

Q. My Waterfall is showing signs of some greenness or algae in the chambers?
A. This is very unusual but if it does happen stop using and give it a good clean. Then try repositioning the system somewhere else preferably not in persistent direct sunlight. If it is positioned on a window sill in direct sunlight protect it by a blind. If the system is not going to be used for a while, drain it, and store it away somewhere safe preferably in its box. If the problem persists please contact me.

Q. Can I move the Waterfall around?
A. Yes, it is relatively light and portable (when not filled). Drain both chambers completely and take out the stones for safe transport.

Q. How do I fill the Waterfall?
The best way is to have it positioned somewhere near your tap and transfer water into the top chamber via a jug or pitcher. Similarly a jug or pitcher or bottles can obviously be filled with the filtered water. For ease of access to the Waterfall tap some users will find it is best to position the Waterfall on a stand or counter top such that the tap overhangs a drop.

Q. I've heard that goldfish can live much longer in Pimag Waterfall than in regular tap water. Is this true?
A. We do think Pimag water is the healthiest and most life giving water you can get so we would not be surprised to hear this is true (apparently someone has tested it!). However the Waterfall itself is not a fish tank and although it could probably filter any type of contaminated water in the top tank it is not recommended that it is used this way for human consumption (or the fish). By all means try filling your regular aquarium with Pimag water though.

Q. Can I give Nikken water to my pets?
Absolutely. As with humans, pets will also benefit from the improved hydration, antioxidants and higher pH values of Nikken water. You may find that older animals will be more energized when they start drinking Nikken water. Your house plants will also love Nikken water.

Q. Can I use it to wash my windows?
A. Apparently reverse osmosis (RO) water is best for window cleaning as it has been stripped of all minerals and thus does not leave any residue on your glass after drying. We wouldn't want to drink it though.

Q. How long will Nikken supply the replacement parts for the other Water products?
A. Parts and filters for previous models of the Waterfall such as the Maxi will be supplied for a  number of years in the same way as we have continued to supply other discontinued products.

Q. Where is the 1200 gauss magnet positioned and what is its purpose? In the documentation it states that this decreases agglomeration.
A. The magnet is located in the blue tube inside the bottom tank where the water flows through to the tap. Water molecules are dipolar (differing electro-charges at each end) and tend to attract each other. Magnets affect the bonding angle between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the water molecule. This in turn induces the molecule cluster groups to become smaller and this is suggested to increase absorption. Agglomeration is defined as the gathering of mass and as the magnet reduces this mass into smaller clusters it decreases agglomeration. To read more about the science please see this post.

Q. What is ion exchange resin?
A. Ion-exchange resin is used in water purification products and is there to help remove heavy metals while also adding ions such as sodium and potassium that help towards alkaline water.

Q. What are those stones for in the Waterfall?
The stones are special pebbles mined from the ocean floor off Korea. They replicate the natural environment of a natural spring and serve to add minerals and electrolytes to the water.

Q. Do I need to replace the stones?
A. Yes, we recommend they are replaced annually. In between times they can also be taken out and rinsed occasionally.

Q. The first layer of the filter contains carbon and alkaline materials. What are these alkaline materials?
A. The alkalising materials will be a number of minerals that promote alkaline water. Nikken does not release a full specification to customers due to proprietary requirements safeguarding our products from being copied.

Q. The second layer contains clay granules what is their role? It also contains bio silver and minerals. What are these minerals?
A. The second layer of our filter contains various elements that help filter contaminants while
releasing minerals that help increase pH.

Q. The third layer contains fine silica and KDF. What is KDF? The golden layer at the bottom - is this KDF or silica sand?
A. KDF (Kinetic Degradation Fluxion) is material that again assists in the reduction of contaminants.
This will be the gold looking material.

Q. Through the filtration process, oxidizing potential is reduced. How does this work?
A. ORP is a measure used in some water filtration systems and stands for Oxidation Reduction Potential. Technically ORP is a measure of a water system’s capacity to either release or gain electrons in chemical reactions. It is measured in millivolts and indicates if a solution is oxidising or deoxidising. The higher the positive number the more oxidising the solution is (and the less beneficial); a lower positive number or a negative number will denote that the solution is deoxidising and contains antioxidants (more beneficial). Therefore the lower the number the better (although note there is an important trade off with pH as a low ORP also means a high pH, which can be too high). With the reduction of oxidising chemicals such as chlorine in our Pimag water the ORP levels will lower and therefore show that the water has more antioxidants.

Q. What is the pH?
A. The PiMag Waterfall has been tested in laboratory conditions and has shown to increase the pH of tap water of around 7 to 7.5pH to between 8.5 and 9.5pH. Each country and area may differ depending on the source water used.

Q. I have heard that it is good to drink water with a high pH indicating alkalinity rather than acidity but can the pH be too high?
A. Yes, it is considered unhealthy to drink water that has a pH of 10 or over. Such highly rated pH waters often have a very low ORP but the negative health effects of water with such a high degree of alkalinity outweigh this benefit.

Q. What is naturally alkaline water?
A. Water can be made more alkaline by natural processes such as adding minerals as in the Nikken water, or artificially by electrolysis.

Q. Should I use the PiMag water in my kettle?
A. Yes, definitely. It will transform your teas or coffees and you will appreciate the difference from tap water very quickly. Furthermore many nutritionists and health practitioners advocate drinking hot water without tea or coffee and this will definitely taste so much better with our water filter.

Q. My Waterfall water tastes a bit "metallic"?
The Nikken water is so distinctive from tap water it is normally obvious when the water does not taste right. An initial metallic taste may occur when the filter and/or the stones are brand new. New filters should be soaked for at least 8-12 hours or overnight if possible, and water passed through several times before insertion. The Waterfall should then be flushed through with the new filter in place several times before the water reaches it's normal taste. New stones should also be soaked at first and then will settle down over the first few days. Also do test that all the water from the top chamber is passing through the filter and not leaking down the outside (see above).

Q. Is there a major difference in the 1 micron filtration level of the Waterfall compared to the 0.02 micron level in the older Maxi model?
A. The difference is very small. The PiMag Waterfall has been created to provide alkaline water with
a low ORP. To obtain both these aspects you have to be able to filter contaminants and add
minerals. The filtration process has been rated, in a laboratory, at 1 micron which will filter a very high percentage of contaminants found in tap water including microplastics. Our test results prove that the Waterfall matches or exceeds previous water systems in filtering contaminants and adding minerals.

Q. How often do I need to change the filter?
A. The filter life span on the PiMag Waterfall has been rated at 900 litres based on the continued filtration levels required to meet specific contaminant reduction levels. For a family of 4 using the Waterfall for all their drinking and cooking needs the filter will generally last approximately 3 months. This is an incredibly economic and ecologically friendly way to drink filtered water working out at approximately 4p per litre.

Q. Filter change times are stated as every 900 litres or every 3 months. If I used it 10 times only in 3 months do I have to change the filter?
A. You will not be receiving the full benefits of the system if you only use in short periods. There is some degree of deterioration of the effectiveness of the filter over time as well as use so some do advocate a change once capacity or time is elapsed, whichever is the sooner, but generally replacement part times are based on a constant usage. For a family of 4 we find the 900 litres and 3 months roughly coincide.

Q. Do any of the Nikken filters remove viruses or bacteria?
A. The test report advises what our systems will help to reduce if found in your water. We do
not test for specific viruses or bacteria but tests show the Waterfall will reduce a large number of metals, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.

Q. Does the filter remove chlorine?
A. Yes.

Q. Does the filter remove lead?
A. Yes.

Q. Does the filter remove fluoride?
A. Fluoride is a particularly difficult substance to remove from water usually requiring specialist and expensive filters. However tests have shown that the Nikken filter will remove approximately two thirds of the fluoride present in tap water. Fluoride is not generally added to UK water except in some authorities (approximately 10% of the population - check your postcode here http://www.wmaf.org.uk/…/FLUORIDATED%20POST%20CODE%20AREAS%…). It is more common in the US (the most fluorinated country in the world) where approximately 75% of the population are affected, Canada (approximately 50%) and South America (especially Brazil and Chile).

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The Pimag Waterfall retails for £255 (plus p&p) in the UK. Please navigate to http://piwaterfilters.com to learn more.

Replacement filters can be ordered through myself or direct online via https://bit.ly/nikkenparts Savings can be made on setting up a regular "autoship" for your replacement filters (please contact me to arrange).

The reorder parts code for the Waterfall filter is 13845 (the filter is an all-in-one device including sponge filters that does not require a separate order of other parts) (if you have an older model please check with me if you are unsure).

The reorder parts code for the Stones is 13846. These can also be ordered online and via autoship if preferred.

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Water For Life - The Magic of Pi "Living" Water

Our Bodies Need Water

Our bodies are around 70% water. We use this water for virtually every bodily function. Water aids digestion and transports nutrients. Water is important to circulation and cleanses wastes and toxins. Water helps to regulate our body temperature and lubricates joints and soft tissues. Water helps activate your body's immune system and is an essential component to aiding your natural healing processes.

Water is not a beverage of choice, but an essential nutrient!

It is thought that water even helps to provide energy for the brain. And yet, we don't drink enough water. Estimates suggest around 75% of us are chronically dehydrated. More than 1 in 3 have a thirst mechanism that is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

Water can not be produced by the body in sufficient amounts and must be supplied from an outside source.

We lose water each day when we go to the bathroom, sweat, and even when we breathe. Loss of water is faster when the weather is hot, when you are physically active, or if you have certain medical conditions such as a fever, vomiting or diarrhoea.

Signs of dehydration include dry mouth, little or dark urine, strong smelling urine, constipation, low energy, fatigue, sluggishness, headaches, dizziness, stretch marks, confusion and muscle spasms.  In fact many ailments and illnesses are actually signs of dehydration.

Chronic dehydration is a disease producer. Even low levels of dehydration can affect us in many ways:

1% deficiency makes us thirsty
2% deficiency can trigger fuzzy short term memory
5% deficiency causes a fever
8% deficiency causes the glands to stop producing saliva and the skin to turn blue
10% deficiency causes a person to lose the ability to walk
12% deficiency is fatal

How Much Do I Need?

It varies from person to person, climate and conditions. As we age we naturally dehydrate more and many people, if not most, are in a constant state of dehydration.

In my nutritional practice I see clients with as little as 30% water composition*.

General advice is 8 "glasses" per day. More specifically you can use this formula to find the minimum you should have per day on average:

Take your Weight in lbs

Divide by 2 to determine the number of fl. oz

Or divide by 40 to determine the number of pints
Or divide by 70 to determine in litres

For example if you are 10 stone, you are 140 pounds. You need at least 70 fluid ounces or 3 1/2 pints of water or 2 litres per day.

Top Drinking Tip: Drink a pint of water on rising first thing in the morning at least half an hour before breakfast. This is a great way to start your day and get a large proportion of your requirement sorted first thing. 

The Problems With Our Water

People aren't drinking enough water largely because they don't like the taste of it.

Nature constantly recycles our water. Evaporation leaves behind contaminants. The rain joins streams where the water spirals down it's windy path being filtered by sand and energised by the sun and the magnetic field of the earth along the way.  Minerals are then added by the stones it runs over and the final result is nourishing, life-giving water.

Top Drinking Tip: Drink hot or warm (not cold) water. This allows water to pass straight to the colon without having to be warmed up in the stomach first. It is also very refreshing this way and many people find it a good substitute for tea.

However, between population growth, human waste, dumpsites, pesticides, fertiliser and animal waste, along with industrial hydrocarbons, toxic chemicals and acid rain, we have polluted our air and our streams to the point that no one trusts the safety of their water. Our municipal supplies are recycled numerous times through multiple households! Water is pumped through straight pipes (sometimes lead) to our taps or supplied in leaching plastic bottles.

Water at it's natural source is very different after it has been subjected to such unnatural processes and can lose it's natural "living structure" within 72 hours. 

Part of the solution is the chemical treatment of our water supplies in an effort to eliminate some of the contaminants that have accumulated. These chemicals can cause still other contaminants such as chlorine byproducts. Chlorine is a highly reactive chemical which is not good for our gut and hardens our arteries. Not only does it deaden the water stripping it of its natural life giving qualities, it also tastes rank.

With microbiological threats, as well as organic, inorganic and volatile organic chemicals, we have much to be concerned about. 

People are now turning to filtration of their water at the point of consumption. Many such solutions exist. Learning about the pros and cons of each alternative is important to help you find the answer.

Alternative Purification Solutions

Carbon Filters

These filters work by absorption. They capture contaminants by making them adhere to the carbon in the filter. They do a good job improving the taste and odor because they reduce the level of chlorine byproducts. They may even remove or reduce the level of lead and some lighter weight volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Carbon filters however do not remove bacteria, parasites, heavier VOCs, organic chemicals or help with Total Dissolved Solids or heavy metals.

Pitchers
Table top pitcher jugs like Britta use granulated activated carbon to filter out chlorine and make water taste better. The downside is that the filters are extremely basic and leave behind the majority of contaminants. The water they produce is still high in toxicity and usually acidic.

Ceramic Filters

Ceramic filters work in a similar way to carbon filters. They also use the principle of absorption. They have all of the same benefits and problems as carbon filters. They do have one additional benefit in that they may alkalinize acidic water.

Ultraviolet Treatment

With this method of purification, water passes through a chamber that has an ultraviolet light. The ultraviolet light disinfects or reduces the amount of bacteria. This expensive process needs to be used with other filtration in order to remove other impurities. Ultraviolet treatment, also does nothing to help the pH level of acidic water.

Reverse Osmosis

With this type of filtration, water is forced through a membrane that removes contaminants from the water. These membranes can remove chlorine byproducts, parasites, some bacteria, industrial chemicals, lead, nitrate and toxic metals. The contaminants are washed away with water. They are not effective at removing lighter weight VOCs. 

Two problems can arise with reverse osmosis. First the slow process wastes precious water. Second, while removing contaminants, reverse osmosis systems tend to remove all of the beneficial minerals from water, leaving it acidic. 

Distillation
Distillation systems boil water and collect the vapours. The process can do a great job of leaving behind heavy metals including arsenic. The boiling process should also kill any bacteria that may be present.

However VOCs are not removed with distillation as these chemicals tend to boil before the water does and are collected in the vapours. As well, alkalinizing minerals are removed, leaving the water acidic.

Ionization
Water ionizers raise the pH of drinking water by using electrolysis to separate the incoming water stream into acidic and alkaline components. However this form of unnatural purification tends to strip the water of it's natural healthy minerals providing an artificial alkaline water.

Bottled Water

Many people turn to bottled water to give them peace of mind. And yet, bottled water is usually nothing more than water from a civic water supply that has been run through one of the filtration systems listed above.

The deficiencies of the filtration method used can be amplified since the water is then stored in plastic bottles which may contain bacteria. Water is best stored in glass. Plastic can transfer odors, flavours or even leach residues into the water stored inside bottles.

The Importance of pH

pH refers to "potential for hydrogen". All fluids have a pH from 0 to 14. Any fluid with a low pH is acidic. Our internal body fluids have a slightly alkaline pH level of 7.35-7.45. Acidity in our body is usually associated with trouble such as inflammation, infection and disease.

It is believed that alkaline water helps to restore balance while also helping to defend your body against illness.

The most common methods of water filtration remove so much of the minerals that are in our water, that the water is left acidic. Virtually all bottled water available on the market today utilizes these filtration methods and therefore is also acidic. Imagine, people are trying to protect themselves from contaminants by purchasing bottled water, and instead create a condition of acidity throughout the body. This can happen as quickly as within two weeks. The buffers in our stomach simply can't keep up!

The pH of your blood should be within the range 7.35-7.45. A level of 7 or less can be fatal.

Increased acidity in our bodies has been associated with a number of health conditions throughout the body. Acidity is associated with infection and disease. On the contrary it is difficult for diseases to develop and thrive in a predominantly alkaline environment. It is critical that we minimise problems with our health by ensuring that the water we drink is as close as possible to our body's natural pH level. 

PiWater

The concept of Pi water was discovered by Japanese researchers more than 40 years ago during research on plant growth cycles. The scientists isolated natural spring water with specifically-charged ion particles (ferric ferrous salt) and referred to it as "living water" from the beneficial effects they perceived it had on plants and animals. They found in later research that this substance had other highly beneficial qualities. Inducing these particles into a high energy state and infusing it through a multi stage filter process creates Pi water.

Natural Spring Water has been filtered by the Earth in ways we do not completely understand which work better than any invented means of purifying water.

Pi water is the closest water to human body water. It possesses high anti-oxidation properties because of it's ability to eliminate free radicals and contains a wide variety of trace minerals essential for the human body. It also provides far infrared energy, and can transfer this energy to other living systems.

Top Drinking Tip: Water should be drunk pure and alone, not with or close to food. If it is combined with food or within other beverages such as juices, or teas and coffees, the body treats it as food and it must pass through the liver before reaching the colon.

Pi water can be created using a special pi filter which also neutralizes the pH of water, making it slightly alkaline and bringing it very close to the pH of body water.

The Effects of Magnets on Water

Water is H2O being two hydrogen atoms attached to one oxygen atom. Because of their tetrahedral structure water molecules have an uneven charge distribution with different charges at each end. Neighbouring water molecules are held together by this uneven charge in a process known as hydrogen bonding and therefore tend to form clusters. Once clustered, water molecules are much harder to absorb at the cellular level.

Applying a high powered magnetic field to water breaks these clusters of molecules into smaller groups. The water is saturated with electron-rich ions to neutralise the free radicals without the application of an unnatural electrical charge. The resulting water becomes "wetter" and is much more absorbable by our bodies.

PiMag Water Products

Nikken has combined the best of western and eastern science in their Pimag® family of water products to give you safe and healthy mineral rich water solutions wherever and whenever you need.

The Nikken Pimag Waterfall is a counter-top tap water filter that has been designed to replicate as closely as possible the natural production of spring water. Feeding your tap water through the top the water slowly falls under gravity through a filter of carbon, silica and sand, over pebbles, and out through a magnetic field before reaching your glass. The system provides superior filtration, reducing more than 30 recognised contaminants, and adds back essential minerals and electrolytes leaving you with an economical supply of Pi / Mag (living and magnetised) water without water wastage or electrical power.

Since we drink a lot of our water away from home Nikken has also introduced a portable Water Bottle incorporating Pi technology.

To assist in bathing there is the Pimag Ultra Shower System certified to reduce chlorine by 90% without adding chemicals to the water. 

Next Steps

Take the first step towards better hydration! Contact me with your questions or arrange a meeting to sample the water (we have representatives all over the country), or come along to one of my regular product demonstrations.

Best wishes
Nicki Edgell


* water composition as measured using a Tanita InnerScan Monitor

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17 Good Reasons to Drink Nikken Water

It is now well known and accepted that the amount of water you consume everyday plays an important role in maintaining a healthy body - experts recommend drinking 8 to 10 glasses (about 2 litres) of water each day to maintain good health.

This has to be pure water. Teas, coffees, carbonated water, fizzy drinks and fruit juices do not count - the body sees any such beverages as food and treats them completely differently to water. Furthermore many are high in caffeine and sugar, are acidic, and are actually dehydrating thus achieving the exact opposite of what you are aiming to do with water.

But not all water is equal so what water should we drink? Is tap water too full of contaminants? Is bottled or mineral water a better alternative? Or should I invest in a home water filtration system, and if so, which type?

Japanese wellness company Nikken's water filter system take its inspiration from the fresh streams of Japan, where the benefits of mineral rich, alkaline spring water have been known for centuries. This is the idea behind the Nikken Pimag® Waterfall which seeks to recreate pure natural spring water in your home at an economical cost. Read on to discover 17 good reasons why we think Nikken water should be your drinking water of choice:

"The healthiest water on the planet." 

Dr. Gary Lindner (youtube) 

1. Nikken Pimag® water is particularly efficient at hydrating you - humans should generally be made up of around 70% water (and more in the brain) but 75% of us are typically dehydrated. Many symptoms of unwellness are the same as the symptoms of dehydration and rather than being fundamentally unwell a person may just be dehydrated.


2. The Nikken water is energised, structured and conditioned by a unique filtering and magnetic system which crucially aids its absorption by the body's cells. This is demonstrated by you not feeling the water sitting heavy in your stomach like you generally do if you drink a glass of regular tap water. This improved absorption also means you will not wee it straight out like you do with normal water.


3. The Nikken water activates your thirst mechanism which is normally suppressed or misinterpreted (often as hunger). The more Nikken water you drink the more you want! This further helps to rehydrate you quickly. Try it!


4. This encouragement to drink more and more water will not only rehydrate you, it will fill you up and satisfy your "hunger" thus being very useful as part of a weight management diet.


5. The water is alkaline with a ph of approx. 8-9 (most bottled, and Britta, water is acidic - less than ph7, and most tap water is ph neutral, around ph7) - acidic diets can contribute towards many health problems such as osteoporosis and diabetes. Alkaline water can help contribute towards better body balance by counteracting the increased acidity of our modern diet. 





Acid to Alkaline - the pH (l to r) respectively of Flavoured Water, Sparkling Water,  Bottled Water, and Nikken Pimag



6. The all-in-one multi-stage filter removes contaminates typically present in tap water - these include heavy metals, pesticides, and chlorine. Two thirds of fluoride is also removed.


7. Most alternative filtration systems take out the good minerals as well as the bad leaving pure, clean, but "dead" water. The Nikken system adds back essential minerals including magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese and sodium.
   
   

   

   A carrot after 5 weeks sitting in respectively Tap, Bottled, and Nikken Pimag, water



8. Many filtration systems waste a lot of water - very bad for the environment and your water bills! The Nikken Pimag Filter uses 100% of your tap water.


9. The Nikken filter is a countertop model - no plumbing is required and the system is quick and easy to use straight out of the box, with a small work surface footprint. It is therefore also relatively portable and can be moved around the kitchen or house or office, or even taken on holiday.

   
   

   The Pimag Waterfall - in the box



10. The Nikken Waterfall is a gravity fed system with good flow rates - much quicker than many alternative brands. The system's 5 litre tank will refill in a matter of minutes.


11. The system has very good filter replacement rates - the filter will last for 900 litres (for a family of 4 using the system for all their drinking and cooking needs this will usually translate to about 3 months).


12. Nikken water is oxygenated and naturally ionised (without artificial electrolysis). The water has antioxidant properties as demonstrated by an improved Oxidation Reduction Potential reading - the ORP - over tap water and bottled water.


13. The Nikken water systems use BPA-free non leaching bio-degradable plastics.


14. At £265 ($327) for the unit and £36 ($39) for replacement filters the Nikken system is one of the cheapest home water filtration solutions on the market. The replacement filters work out at approximately 4p/litre on average, considerably cheaper than buying in bottled water.
    
    
    


15. Nikken water can also be obtained from any tap when you are out and about via the Nikken Pimag Bottle - excellent for travel including airports.


16. The system has been tested and verified by the Water Quality Association of America earning a "Gold Seal Approval".


17. And last and by all means not least the light velvety water tastes great! You will not enjoy tap water after tasting Nikken water. Come to a Nikken demo near you and try some!







The Nikken Bottle, and Waterfall




If you would like to learn more please leave comments or questions below, or visit our site at http://piwaterfilters.com Alternatively you are most welcome to ring me Nicki Edgell on (0044) 7786 405366.

To order Nikken water products direct online please visit https://tiny.cc/piwater for UK and European customers. We can also ship to North and South America.


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Why is Nikken Water Good For You?

"The healthiest water on the planet"  Dr. G. Lindner

• It hydrates you - 75% of us are typically dehydrated.
• You can absorb the water better. This is demonstrated by you not feeling the water sitting heavy in your stomach like you do if you drink a glass of tap water. You also do not wee it straight out like you do with normal water.
• The water energises your cells.
• The water is alkaline with a ph of approx. 8-9 (most bottled, and Britta, water is acidic - less than ph7, most tap water is ph neutral, around ph7) - acidic diets can contribute towards many health problems such as osteoporosis and diabetes.
• The all-in-one multi-stage filter removes contaminates present in tap water - these include heavy metals, pesticides, and chlorine (see below *).
• The filter removes between 60-65% of any fluoride in tap water.
• Most alternative filtration systems take out good stuff aswell as the bad leaving pure, clean, but "dead" water.
• The Nikken filter adds essential minerals and electrolytes - magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese and sodium.
• Many filtration systems waste alot of water - very bad for the environment and your water rates! The Nikken Pimag Filter uses 100% of the tap water.
• The Nikken filter is a countertop model - no plumbing required, quick and easy straight out the box.
• It is also therefore relatively portable and can be moved around the kitchen or house or office, or even taken on holiday.
• Very good flow rates - much quicker than many alternative brands. The system's 5 litre tank will refill in a matter of minutes.
• Very good filter replacement rates - the filter is good for 900 litres (for a family of 4 using the system for all their drinking and cooking needs this will usually translate to about 3 months).
• The water has antioxidant properties (demonstrated by improved Oxidation Reduction Potential - the ORP - over tap water and bottled water).
• The water is oxygenated.
• The water is ionised.
• The Nikken water systems use special BPA-free non leaching plastics.
• The water activates your thirst mechanism which is normally suppressed or misinterpreted (often as hunger). The more Nikken water you drink the more you want! This helps rehydrate you quickly. Try it!
• The light velvety water tastes great - you will not enjoy tap water after tasting Nikken water.
• Drinking lots of Nikken water will fill you up making you feel like eating less (thus being an advantage as part of a weight management diet).
• At £372 (+ p&p) for the unit plus £36 for replacement filters the Nikken system is one of the cheapest home water filtration solutions on the market. The replacement filters run at approximately 4p/litre on average, considerably cheaper than buying in bottled water. NOW at £255.
• Tested and verified by the Water Quality Association of America with "Gold Seal Approval".

How does it do these things?

The Nikken PiMag Waterfall system aims to convert tap water into natural spring water.

The water system contains a multi stage single filter which extracts harmful materials and adds beneficial minerals.

The water flows over a bed of mineral stones which serve to replicate a natural mountain stream.

A 1,200 gauss magnet energises and conditions the water.

Pi water was originally discovered by Japanese scientists in the 1970s. Observation had suggested that the water from an isolated hillside stream had a remarkable effect on the plant life in the area. The scientists examined the environment and found that it contained an unusual collection of topographical features. The surrounding hills contained magnetite and calcium. The watercourse flowed over silicates, the material that forms natural crystal. The water from it was found to have an atypical combination of minerals, and was naturally alkaline. Duplicating these conditions in the laboratory resulted in a form of this “pi water.”

Through these processes the structure of the Nikken water matches the hexagonal shape of nature (like a snowflake) and forms in microclusters so the water molecules can be absorbed easily into our cells.   Tap water molecules are much more difficult for the body to process before absorption for a number of reasons; they are clumped together and contain a different mineral content to nature's water, they contain heavy metals and other contaminants that the body needs to filter first before absorbing. Your liver is essentially doing the job the Nikken filter does. This is why we tend to pee more when we drink lots of tap water.

* In tests The Nikken PiMag Water Filter showed the following percentage reductions versus UK tap water: Arsenic 68%, Cadmium 87%, Chromium 90%, Lead 91%, Copper 87%, Nickel 83%, Aluminium 95%, Iron 73%, Mercury 96%, Chlorine 90%, Metaldehyde (pesticide) 84%, Organophosorus (pesticides) 61-97%, Acidics 70-94%, Urons 62-90%, Organochlorine (insecticides) 90-99%, Triazines (herbicides) 66-76%, Chlormequat (plant growth regulator) 72%, Trihalomethanes (THM's) / Solvents 72-95%, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) 80-86%, Phosphorus 91%, Glyphosate (herbicide) 80%.

The picture below shows the effects on a sweet potato left for 5 weeks in tap water, reverse osmosis water, well water, and nikken pimag water (respectively left to right).

We also tried it with carrots:

To learn more:

Promotional Video (7mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMHwW1l_2PM

Rick Murphy compares the pH of Nikken Pimag water to various bottled waters and explains the importance of alkalinity for health and how Nikken Pimag water can help with this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcZuEGsAhg8

Pdf technical documents here:

Pimag Waterfall Product Test

Pimag Waterfall Leaflet

Pimag Waterfall Factsheet

Pimag Waterfall Homepage

The Nikken Pimag ® Waterfall

£255 rrp

To order please visit https://tiny.cc/piwater

or call Nicki on (0044)7786 405366

NB. For US customers please visit our US rep Nnenne here (RRP $327).

For Central and South America please visit our Latin American rep Sally here (RRP Mex$8780).

To search for parts for your waterfall and other Nikken products please visit https://tiny.cc/nikkenparts

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The Nikken Waterfall - On Sale This Month

We are very pleased to offer the Nikken Waterfall water filter on special offer until 30th April 2018. With a usual RRP of £372 you can now save 30%  with a special offer price of £255 plus p&p of £10.20 (UK prices).

"Be healthy by choice, not by chance." Independent Nikken Consultant Dr. G. Lindner 

This amazing water filter not only takes out the nasties typically found in tap water including pesticides, chemicals, chlorine, heavy metals and plastics, but adds back essential minerals and electrolytes too, turning your tap water into delicious pure natural spring water.

"Once you have tasted Nikken Pimag water you won't go back to tap." J. Edgell 

To read more visit our website at http://piwaterfilters.com

To purchase direct at the offer price please visit https://tinyurl.com/nikkenwaterfilter

Outside UK?

The offer is also available in Europe for 305 Euros from the following links:

Germany: http://nikkenwellbeing.de/PWP/Distributor.aspx?DistId=30683701

France: http://nikkenwellbeing.fr/PWP/Distributor.aspx?DistId=30683701

Switzerland: http://nikkenwellbeing.ch/PWP/Distributor.aspx?DistId=30683701

Sweden: http://nikkenwellbeing.se/PWP/Distributor.aspx?DistId=30683701

Worldwide?

US/Canada: https://tinyurl.com/jiowater

South America: https://tiny.cc/nikkenlatam

Country not listed, please call.

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Save Your Skin, Save The Planet

If what you put inside your body is important you should also consider what you put on your skin too. Many cosmetic beauty products are produced in laboratories and still contain chemicals and skin irritants including parabens (preservatives) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLSs). The foaming agents in toothpastes and aluminium salts in anti-perspirants contain hidden ingredients that are toxic to the body. Some are probable or known human carcinogens.

60% of anything you put on your skin gets absorbed into your body and ends up in your system.

The skin is our largest organ. It is a barrier to pathogenic threats and at the same time helps eliminate toxins and to regulate our temperature. But the heavy use of synthetics in personal care products strips our skin of its natural defences and gives rise to issues like eczema and asthma.

8 million people in the UK have a form of skin disease and almost 1 in 2 at least one allergy. 

Cosmetic products are also bad for the planet with both the chemicals from our bathing being flushed into our water systems and the physical waste caused by the plastic containers. There is currently a lot in the news about the pollution of our seas highlighted by the recent BBC Blue Planet II. 

A third of fish caught off the coast of South West England and 100% of oysters and mussels from Northern France contain traces of plastic.

Many products are known to contain microbeads which are manufactured minute solid petrochemical plastic particles used in exfoliating personal care products, toothpastes, and in biomedical and health-science research.

It is estimated that at present wastage rates the sea will contain more plastic than fish by 2050.

Use Genuine Organic Skincare Products

Nikken's True Elements® Marine Organic Skin Care is a complete line of products that are derived from seaweed types abundant in natural minerals. These are well absorbed by skin and in combination the different ingredients can work synergistically to offer remarkable benefits.

Harvested from a UNESCO world biosphere reserve, the seaweeds are grown naturally and sustainably to respect the environment. The ingredients are extracted within 24 hours close-by on the shore using the latest specialist technology to protect the plants from damage during harvesting, and to ensure that all the active elements are retained to nourish and enhance your skin for a truly premium experience.

A vital part of great-looking skin is hydration, in which seaweed excels. All of the True Elements range contain specific formulations of enriching marine extracts that help naturally stimulate skin cells to absorb more water, keeping your skin looking nourished and fresh 24 hours a day – perfect for use with Nikken’s PiMag® water systems for drinking and showering.

True Elements is certified organic by Ecocert, a distinction that very few products — even those labelled as “organic” — can claim. This provides a level of assurance important to consumers who understand that skin care is also health care.

Nikken skincare range is certified free from:

• GMOs
• Mineral Oils
• Parabens
• Phthalates
• Phenoxyethanol
• PEG
• EDTA
• Synthetic colorings
• Synthetic fragrances

Protect Your Water Supply 

Nikken produces a drinking water filter and a shower unit to ensure both the water you drink and that which you absorb through your skin while showering is pure and clean.

Tiny pieces of plastic have been found in over 90% of the world’s most popular bottled water brands.

The Nikken drinking water filter, the Pimag Waterfall, is on special sale in our European and US markets until 30th April 2018:

Sources:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/15/microplastics-found-in-more-than-90-of-bottled-water-study-says?CMP=fb_gu

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/sep/06/we-are-living-on-a-plastic-planet-what-does-it-mean-for-our-health

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17 Buenas Razones para Beber Agua Nikken

Ahora es bien sabido y aceptado que la cantidad de agua que consume todos los días juega un papel importante en el mantenimiento de un cuerpo sano: los expertos recomiendan beber de 8 a 10 vasos (aproximadamente 2 litros) de agua por día para mantener una buena salud.

Esto tiene que ser agua pura. Los tés, los cafés, el agua carbonatada, las bebidas gaseosas y los jugos de fruta no cuentan: el cuerpo ve cualquier bebida como la comida y la trata de manera completamente diferente al agua. Además, muchos tienen un alto contenido de cafeína y azúcar, son ácidos y en realidad se deshidratan, por lo que se logra exactamente lo contrario de lo que pretendes hacer con el agua.

Pero no toda el agua es igual, ¿qué agua deberíamos beber? ¿El agua del grifo está demasiado llena de contaminantes? ¿El agua embotellada o mineral es una mejor alternativa? ¿O debería invertir en un sistema de filtración de agua en el hogar y, de ser así, de qué tipo?

El sistema de filtro de agua de la empresa de bienestar japonesa Nikken se inspira en las corrientes frescas de Japón, donde los beneficios del agua mineral de manantial, rica en minerales, se conocen desde hace siglos. Esta es la idea detrás de Nikken Pimag® Waterfall que busca recrear el agua pura natural de manantial en su hogar a un costo económico. Siga leyendo para descubrir 17 buenas razones por las que creemos que el agua de Nikken debería ser su agua potable preferida:

"El agua más saludable del planeta".

1. El agua Nikken Pimag® es particularmente eficiente para hidratarte: los humanos generalmente deben estar compuestos de alrededor del 70% de agua (y más en el cerebro), pero el 75% de nosotros normalmente está deshidratado. Muchos síntomas de malestar son los mismos que los síntomas de la deshidratación y, en lugar de estar fundamentalmente enfermos, una persona puede estar deshidratada.
2. El agua Nikken está energizada, estructurada y condicionada por un sistema magnético y de filtrado único que ayuda a su absorción por las células del cuerpo. Esto se demuestra por no sentir el agua pesada en su estómago como lo hace generalmente si toma un vaso de agua corriente. Esta absorción mejorada también significa que no se adelgazará como lo hace con el agua normal.
3. El agua Nikken activa su mecanismo de sed que normalmente se suprime o se malinterpreta (a menudo como hambre). Mientras más agua Nikken bebas, ¡más quieres! Esto además ayuda a rehidratarte rápidamente. ¡Intentalo!
4. Este estímulo para beber más y más agua no solo te rehidratará, sino que te llenará y satisfará tu "hambre", por lo que será muy útil como parte de una dieta de control de peso.
5. El agua es alcalina con un pH de aprox. 8-9 (más embotellada, y Britta, el agua es ácida, menos que ph7, y la mayoría del agua del grifo es ph neutra, alrededor de ph7), las dietas ácidas pueden contribuir a muchos problemas de salud como la osteoporosis y la diabetes. El agua alcalina puede ayudar a contribuir a un mejor equilibrio corporal al contrarrestar el aumento de la acidez de nuestra dieta moderna.
   
   

   

   Ácido a alcalino: el pH (l a r) respectivamente del agua con sabor, el agua con gas, el agua embotellada y el Nikken Pimag

   
   
6. El filtro multi-etapa todo en uno elimina los contaminantes típicamente presentes en el agua del grifo, que incluyen metales pesados, pesticidas y cloro. Dos tercios de flúor también se eliminan.
7. La mayoría de los sistemas de filtración alternativos eliminan los buenos minerales y los malos dejando agua pura, limpia pero "muerta". El sistema Nikken agrega minerales esenciales como magnesio, potasio, calcio, manganeso y sodio.
   
   

   

   Una zanahoria después de 5 semanas sentado en Tap, Bottled y Nikken Pimag respectivamente, agua

8. Muchos sistemas de filtración desperdician mucha agua, ¡muy perjudicial para el medioambiente y las facturas de agua! El filtro Nikken Pimag usa el 100% del agua del grifo.
9. El filtro Nikken es un modelo de encimera: no se requieren plomería y el sistema es rápido y fácil de usar directamente desde la caja, con una superficie de trabajo pequeña. Por lo tanto, también es relativamente portátil y se puede mover por la cocina, la casa, la oficina o incluso durante las vacaciones.
   
   

   

   La cascada de Pimag: en la caja

10. Nikken Waterfall es un sistema alimentado por gravedad con buenas tasas de flujo, mucho más rápido que muchas marcas alternativas. El tanque de 5 litros del sistema se rellenará en cuestión de minutos.
11. El sistema tiene muy buenas tasas de reemplazo de filtros: el filtro durará 900 litros (para una familia de 4 personas que usa el sistema para todas sus necesidades de consumo y cocción, esto generalmente se traducirá en aproximadamente 3 meses).
12. El agua Nikken está oxigenada y ionizada de forma natural (sin electrólisis artificial). El agua tiene propiedades antioxidantes, como lo demuestra una lectura mejorada del potencial de reducción de la oxidación, el ORP, sobre agua del grifo y agua embotellada.
13. Los sistemas de agua Nikken utilizan plásticos biodegradables no lixiviantes sin BPA.
14. Con US$419 para la unidad y US$27 por los filtros de repuesto, el sistema Nikken es una de las soluciones de filtración de agua doméstica más baratas del mercado. Los filtros de reemplazo funcionan a aproximadamente 4 c / litro en promedio, considerablemente más barato que comprar agua embotellada.
    
15. El agua Nikken también puede obtenerse de cualquier grifo cuando está fuera de casa a través de la botella Nikken Pimag, excelente para viajar, incluidos los aeropuertos.
16. El sistema ha sido probado y verificado por la Water Quality Association of America obteniendo la "Aprobación de Sello de Oro".
17. Y por último, y por supuesto, ¡no menos importante, el agua aterciopelada tiene un sabor excelente! No disfrutará del agua del grifo después de probar el agua Nikken. ¡Ven a una demostración de Nikken cerca de ti y prueba un poco!

    

    La botella Nikken y la cascada

Agua Nikken: la forma más fácil de mejorar de inmediato su salud y la de su familia.

Si desea obtener más información, deje comentarios o preguntas a continuación, o visite nuestro sitio en inglés en http://piwaterfilters.com. De lo contrario, puede llamar a Karen Burr al (0044) 7786 405366 o a Sally Cave al +52 155 3888 0420.

Para solicitar los productos de agua de Nikken directamente en línea, visite https://tiny.cc/waterlatam para clientes de América del Sur o Central o https://tinyurl.com/jiowater para clientes de Norteamérica. También podemos realizar envíos a Reino Unido, Europa y otros países. Llame para obtener más información.

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