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1. Hi Jennifer,
   Thank you for this info. I knew of Dr X but hadn’t looked into him. I’ll try the Fiji water and see if I can tell the difference. I got rid of aluminium pots and pans years ago and I use coconut oil as the first layer then on top milk of magnesia as the second layer for deodorant. It works well for light to medium activity. Do you have any plans to address excess omega 6? Dr Chris Knobbe has a good video on YouTube about it. Dr Mercola talks about it a lot and has a book coming out. Dr Paul Saladino, the Carnivore MD, talks about it on his podcast a lot including with Tucker Goodrich.

   1. Darren, I think of Fiji water in terms of prevention more than correction but for my son there was definitely a positive change to his life. Thank you for the suggestion on omega 6. Yes, it is on my list, I ran into a lot of information about it when doing research on glyphosate. Ugh. What a nightmare. Stay tuned… -Jennifer

2. Just in case some are not able to get silicon water in the future. Equisetum arvense grows nearly everywhere in the US, even in the Rocky Mtns.

   Horsetail is an ancient plant that has been utilized for millennia for its nourishing properties. Also known as bottle brush, shavegrass, and scouring rush, horsetail is often incorporated into shampoo and skin care products. Our horsetail powder is ground from organic Equisetum arvense and can be tinctured, encapsulated, and infused into herbal body care recipes.

   Horsetail has a recorded history going back to the Devonian period. The plant at that time was as tall as a modern palm tree. Horsetail, not to be confused with cat-tail, is possibly the most abundant source of silica in the plant kingdom, so much in fact that the herb can be used for polishing metal. It got the name “scouring rush” from this very application. It has had other uses during the ages including as an ingredient in shampoos, skincare products, and in dietary supplements. Horsetail belongs to the Equisetaceae plant family.
   https://mountainroseherbs.com/horsetail-powder
   https://mountainroseherbs.com/horsetail-extract

   https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/equisetum-arvense/

   1. Sandra,
      Thank you for the links and information.
      I like horsetail for many health benefits, but I do not rely on it for removal of aluminum. I do believe it is an anti-inflammatory, helps with water retention, creates healthy nails and hair and it has helped heal urinary tract infections along with D. Mannose. It is a wonderful addition for overall health for sure.

      According to Dr Exley, he did not find horsetail and similar supplements were able to clinically remove aluminum from the blood and tissues. He states, “We have investigated and tested every so-called silicon/silica supplement which is available to buy and not one of them can provide a high and immediate level of silicic acid for absorption across the gut and into the blood”.

      A Fact Sheet from his group states: “A high level of silicic acid in the blood is essential to ensure that the product it makes with aluminum remains stable for long enough for it to be filtered by the kidney. This is why only silicon-rich mineral waters, where the silicon content is above 30mg/L or ppm when stated as ‘silica’ or 14mg/L or ppm when stated as ‘silicon’ or ‘silicic acid’ (sometimes written as OSA orthosilicic acid), will help to remove aluminum from the body.” end of quotes.

      In his book, Chapter 9, goes into greater detail on how the silicon rich mineral water “keeps aluminum at bay”.

      There are so many things that can help us stay healthy that are God made. : )
      Thank you for the comment!
      Jennifer

      1. In what form did Dr. Exley use the horsetail? Can it not be used as a tisane?

         1. Sandra, I love using horsetail as a tisane, usually in a tea form for water retention and UTI issues as needed. I know that Dr Exley has studied the horsestail plant, he has written a few papers on it’s properties. I have heard him state in many interviews that if any silica rich supplement in any form did what silicon-rich mineral water did, he would be thrilled. But, for now the water is what gets results in his research. Read his book, it really goes into detail about what he found. Remember, you can ask him questions about horsetail and aluminum removal through his Substack or write him at his research group’s website as well. I would love to hear what you find out from him. Horsetail has many benefits, thank you for the links about it. -Jennifer

      2. I have weak fingernails and have asked MD doctors about it and they say it’s just aging. I doubt that, but the only advice is to ingest gelatin. I don’t like Jello (too sweet) and putting gelatin in things can make them mucky (although I suppose it my be OK in smoothies). You mention above that horsetail may improve nails. How would I get it and use it for this purpose?

         1. Carolyn,
            Sandra’s comment above had a wonderful link to horsetail drops. You can read about them here: https://mountainroseherbs.com/horsetail-extract I would add them to coconut oil and massage into my scalp and/or nails, I have also added similar drops to a tea. There are other brands out there, just find what you like. As for gelatin, you don’t have to use Jello-yuck. lol I use a scoop of powder made of collagen/gelatin in a cold or hot beverage, it’s tasteless and easy to do. I have noticed my squeaky knees aren’t as noisy when I added this into my diet. I also use a bone broth mix and add it to my rice cooker, box soups and noodles for extra nutrition. Here is the company I use but there are a ton out there (this is not an affiliate link-just a company I have used). Watch for clean brands that test for the dreaded glyphosate & other chemicals.
            https://customcollagenshop.com/products/beef-collagen-peptides

            I also use Biotin capsules, it helps with hair and nails but also boosts the immune health. Follow the instructions on the bottle. I like Pure Encapsulations Biotin capsules.
            -Jennifer

3. I was pretty excited you were able to get Dr. Exley for your first interview. I read his book as soon as it came out…and then, bought three more copies. One for each of my sons. I don’t know if they read it but I do know one of the mother-in-laws might have because she is now drinking figi water and providing it to the grandkids.

   Not only did you succeed in obtaining a serious, ethical researcher for your first interview, you did a very nice interview.

   1. Thank you Donna! Yes, it is an important book. I have been following his research for sometime and have done the “aluminum removal” of any products in my house that we eat or apply and I STILL run into some that I missed. That is why I make it a priority to keep a silicon rich mineral water in my diet to help remove what I missed. Have a great weekend! Jennifer

4. This was an answer to prayer, asking for detox methods we can integrate into our daily lives. My “better living through chemistry” husband is struggling with Parkinson’s after 40 years on insulin injections (and the recently promoted ones). How do we find Silicon-rich mineral water in the US?

   1. Lisa, I am so sorry about your husband’s Parkinson’s. Ugh. Dr Exley says it’s not so much a ‘detox’ but a removal of the aluminum from the blood via the kidney’s through urine. His book explains it better than I ever could.
      Below is a link to the Fact Sheet and some places to purchase the silicon rich mineral water.
      We use Fiji because they deliver and a subscription makes it cheaper. Be sure to get his book, go to his website and read up on the studies. I have found drinking this water has helped my son in a few ways, mostly his language becomes easier, he isn’t struggling for works or ‘restarting’ sentences all the time and he is not as clumsy. It didn’t change his diagnosis or make him ‘all better’ but I can see the difference after a week or so drinking the water. It can’t hurt to try. Plus hydration is always helpful.

      Another thing that integrative medicine docs I work with use with their Parkinson’s patients is magnesium. Look into Morley Robbins newest book on Cure: Your Fatigue. It has some interesting stuff on minerals that always help muscles, brain and overall health.

      Praying for you.

      Dr Exley’s links:
      New website https://www.aluminiumresearchgroup.com/

      New Book  https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Imagine-You-Are-An-Aluminum-Atom/Christopher-Exley/9781510762534

      Medical Blog https://www.hippocraticpost.com/?s=Exley

      Substack https://substack.com/profile/75069001-dr-christopher-exley

      and water info:

      Why only silicon-rich mineral water protects you from Aluminum Fact Sheet from the CMSRI website:
      (NOTE: CMSRI Childrens Medical Safety Research Institute started by the dedicated & generous Claire Dwoskin has been closed in 2018)

      https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/519118/Content%20Offerings/Silicon%20and%20Aluminum%20Fact%20Sheet-FINAL.pdf?hsCtaTracking=03938268-0bc9-4740-8a55-5e3fd059d122%7C676e2efe-eceb-4222-a977-0ac8e5b416a2

      USA:
      Fiji Water

      https://www.fijiwater.com

      UK/Europe, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, India (USA delivery postponed due to customs issues) Select your country from drop down menu to shop.

      https://www.silicawaters.com/about-us/properties-of-acilis-by-spritzer-silica-rich-water/

5. Great interview! Thank you! Does structured water help remove aluminum or has it been studied? Water testing positive for arsenic and then structured, no longer tested positive for arsenic. I don’t understand the chemistry of why but thought there might be an overlapping mechanism here.
   Also, where can we buy his book that will give him the most income? Obviously not Amazon.

   1. Krista, We drink a similar structured water but I also order Fiji water and have 1L per day for everyone in my house. I still don’t entirely understand the water, but Dr Cowan is on my list of dream interviews, I am sure he can explain it! Fingers crossed. Dr Exley’s link to the book lists many places for purchase, I am sure he gets paid where ever you buy it. But I bought mine when it was first released from the publisher. Hope that helps.
      https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510762534/imagine-you-are-an-aluminum-atom/
      or
      https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Imagine-You-Are-An-Aluminum-Atom/Christopher-Exley/9781510762534

      Have a wonderful weekend.
      Jennifer

6. Excellent interview, thank you.

   Some very good videos about aluminum and Silica water. Video #3 shows how to make a (cheap) homemade version of Silica water.

   Video #1 Brain fitness in the aluminum age – Eliminating Aluminum Intake:
   https://youtu.be/Gt5gfKxpHZU

   Video #2 Brain fitness in the aluminum age – Preventing Alzheimers:
   https://youtu.be/uGmYsFPHguA

   Video #3 Silica water, how to make it:
   https://youtu.be/po8IuIXjCME

   1. Natalie, Thank you for the links, they have some great ideas! As a nurse I do have to say that video #3 is worrisome. I do not advise making your own silicon-rich mineral water. I stick with the Nature made versions that are available everywhere beverages are sold, links at the bottom of my reply. You only need a liter per day, so it works out to be reasonable for us. Dr Exley has stated in his book, Imagine You Are An Aluminum Atom, on page 58 (and many peer reviewed papers & interviews) that it is impossible to make your own mineral water high in silicon.
      He states: “Preparation of something equivalent to a silicon-rich mineral water requires sophisticated laboratory equipment. In my laboratory we prepare water that is highly dissolved silicon-silicic acid-for research purposes. However, under no circumstances would I advocate drinking this water. Unless water is made or bottled under conditions that are proven biologically safe you cannot produce a drinking water that is safe for human consumption. Even in a sophisticated laboratory such as my own. Do not believe what you read and watch on the internet: you cannot make a silicon-rich mineral water. Only Nature can do this.” end of quote.
      And since Dr Exley has been studying Aluminum and Silicon-rich mineral waters for over thirty-six years, I tend to stick with his guidance for safety.
      His book also tells the story of Rex Garratt, a retired journalist who was interested in helping to promote/fund raise for the Alzheimers studies with mineral waters and he went to Spritzer water company to set up an import agreement with them to bring their brand to the UK. This guy was pretty amazing. He used his sales skills and “entrepreneurial flair” to set up his own company SilicaWaters to sell Acilis (Silica spelled backwards) because he wanted to support the Alzheimers research that showed such promise. Of course the university where Dr Exley did his research stopped him from accepting any funding from the sales of any waters, or from anyone at all. But the water company still exists and any small profits from it, they provide Acilis water to interested groups free of charge. I love that story, it shows how good people really are. We don’t want to make a fortune on the backs of others, we would rather invest in people & healthy futures vs profits from harm. Acilis isn’t available currently in the US due to customs issues but it is available most everywhere else. See links below. Hope that makes sense.
      Thank you for the comment and videos! Have a wonderful weekend. -Jennifer

      Here is a list of various silicon rich mineral waters and a Fact Sheet that I will try to add under resources on this page soon.
      “Why only silicon-rich mineral water protects you from Aluminum Fact Sheet” from the CMSRI website:
      (NOTE: CMSRI Childrens Medical Safety Research Institute started by the dedicated & generous Claire Dwoskin has been closed in 2018)

      https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/519118/Content%20Offerings/Silicon%20and%20Aluminum%20Fact%20Sheet-FINAL.pdf?hsCtaTracking=03938268-0bc9-4740-8a55-5e3fd059d122%7C676e2efe-eceb-4222-a977-0ac8e5b416a2

      USA:
      Fiji Water
      https://www.fijiwater.com

      UK/Europe, Scandinavia, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, India (USA delivery postponed due to customs issues):
      Spritzer Water/Acilis Brand
      https://www.silicawaters.com/about-us/properties-of-acilis-by-spritzer-silica-rich-water/

      1. Volvic is one of the three that Chris Exley recommends and is widely available, incl in the US. Even Walmart stocks it.

         Volvic has 32mg/litre of Silica https://www.volvic.co.uk/products/natural-mineral-water/volvic-natural-mineral-water/natural-mineral-water-500ml

         I successfully used Volvic for my “Exley protocol”.

         Cheers!

         1. I just ordered 2 cartons of the Acilis.

         2. Yes, Volvic is one of the three he recommends, they are all wonderful. I am partial to Acilis and Fiji myself but they are all rich in silicon. Thank you for the comment!
            -Cheers, Jennifer

7. Hello, I loved this interview! Thank you ?
   However I’m having difficulty finding silica water
   in the USA. Any suggestions?
   Thanks for your time in advance,
   Denise ?

   1. Denise, We use Fiji water. I have it delivered directly from the website. My local mom and pop & chain grocery stores carry it as well. https://www.fijiwater.com/ Hope that helps! Have a great weekend! -Jennifer

   2. How much Fuji water would you give a 5 year old daily?
      Thank you!

      1. Denise, I have given my both of my boys FIji, the youngest started at 5. I gave him 500ml per day and the older one at 10yrs I started giving him the 1L per day. I know a lot of moms that put it in their toddler’s sippy cups, some add it to baby formula. You can always ask Dr Exley on his substack or website email as well. https://substack.com/profile/75069001-dr-christopher-exley
         Have a great week!
         Jennifer

   3. Denise, the Fiji Water site lets you put in your zip code to find a source. I have four or five sources within a mile of my house, including Kroger, which is one of if not the largest grocery chain in the US. You can “subscribe” to get Fiji water by the case mailed to you without additional postage charges on the Fiji site.

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