HEALING WITH WATER IS SO EASY
- Madhukar Dama
- Apr 15
- 6 min read
Inspired by the research and clinical experience of Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj
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INTRODUCTION: A CURE THAT COSTS NOTHING
In a society obsessed with pills, surgeries, superfoods, and endless diagnoses, a quiet revolutionary voice once said something profoundly simple:
> “You are not sick. You are thirsty.”
This voice belonged to Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, an Iranian physician who discovered a startling pattern: the body’s signals of discomfort, pain, and even emotional imbalance were often not signs of disease, but signs of chronic dehydration.
And the answer? Not complicated medicine, but clean, plain water.
This article is a deep dive into the healing philosophy of Dr. Batmanghelidj — a man who treated thousands using nothing but water and witnessed transformations that modern medicine could not explain.
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WHO WAS DR. FEREYDOON?
Dr. Batmanghelidj studied medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School in London. But his real discovery came in a prison.
During the 1979 Iranian Revolution, he was imprisoned for political reasons. While in jail, he began treating fellow prisoners who were suffering from stress-related illnesses like ulcers, high blood pressure, and chronic pain. With no access to medicines, he experimented with just water.
To his astonishment, people recovered.
After his release, he dedicated his life to sharing the truth he had discovered: that water is the missing medicine in modern healthcare.
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THE SCIENCE OF THE “WATER CURE”
The human body isn’t just made up of water — it’s governed by water.
75% of your body is water.
Your brain is 85% water.
Your blood is over 90% water.
Your bones, often thought of as solid, are about 22% water.
Every cell, every chemical reaction, every signal from your brain to your muscles depends on proper hydration.
When your body is running low on water, it doesn’t just get "thirsty."
It screams — but we misinterpret those screams as diseases.
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HOW CHRONIC DEHYDRATION LEADS TO DISEASE
According to Dr. Fereydoon, when your body runs low on water over time, it enters a survival mode.
Here’s how it manifests:
Asthma and allergies: The body produces extra histamine to preserve water, which leads to inflammation and constricted airways.
Back and neck pain: Your spinal discs are water cushions. When dehydrated, they shrink and your vertebrae grind against each other.
Acid reflux and heartburn: The stomach lining, which protects against acid, requires water to maintain its buffer. Without it, acid burns the tissue.
High blood pressure: With low blood volume, the arteries constrict to maintain pressure, increasing strain on the heart.
Joint pain and arthritis: Cartilage — the cushion between bones — loses its slipperiness when not adequately hydrated, causing painful friction.
Depression and fatigue: The brain’s neurotransmitters slow down without enough water, leading to low mood, anxiety, and mental fog.
Weight gain and cravings: The brain often confuses thirst for hunger, causing people to eat when they actually need water.
Each of these symptoms is not a disease in itself but often a desperate cry from the body for water.
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THE DAILY WATER HEALING PROTOCOL
Dr. Fereydoon didn’t just recommend “drink more water.” He gave a clear, structured method to rehydrate the body deeply and safely.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Calculate your daily intake
Drink at least 30 to 40 ml of water per kilogram of your body weight.
For example, if you weigh 60 kg, you should drink 1.8 to 2.4 liters per day.
2. Drink at specific times
Two glasses immediately upon waking
One to two glasses 30 minutes before each meal
One glass mid-morning and mid-afternoon
Avoid water during meals or right after (dilutes digestive juices)
3. Add a pinch of salt
For every 2–3 glasses of water, add a small pinch of natural salt — either Himalayan pink salt or unrefined sea salt.
This helps the body absorb water and balance electrolytes.
4. Avoid dehydrating fluids
Tea, coffee, soda, energy drinks, alcohol — all pull water out of the body. Even fruit juices have a dehydrating effect when consumed excessively.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU IGNORE THIRST?
If you consistently neglect hydration, here are some of the ways your body compensates — and ultimately breaks down:
The colon draws excess water from food waste, causing constipation
The kidneys retain water, raising blood pressure
The liver slows metabolism, contributing to fat storage
The skin loses elasticity and becomes prone to acne, dullness, or premature aging
The joints become stiff and painful due to cartilage dryness
The brain signals fatigue, anxiety, or sadness due to neurotransmitter imbalance
What we call “getting old” is often just getting dry.
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HOW TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY'S THIRST
Dr. Fereydoon taught that our thirst mechanism becomes weak after years of neglect. By the time you feel thirsty, your body is already dehydrated.
Here are some hidden signs of thirst:
Dry mouth or lips
Headache without cause
Sudden tiredness after activity
Mood swings or irritability
Cravings for salty or sugary snacks
Brain fog or difficulty focusing
Rehydration restores clarity, calm, and comfort — far more than any pill can.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can drinking too much water be harmful?
Yes — overhydration without salt can cause electrolyte imbalance. That’s why adding a pinch of natural salt is critical in the water cure protocol.
Is this safe for people with heart or kidney issues?
Hydration must be done carefully in such cases. Consult a doctor, but many find improvement when they rehydrate mindfully, with balanced salt.
Can children and elders follow this?
Yes. In fact, both children and elderly people are often chronically dehydrated and don’t feel thirst. Teach them to drink consciously, not reactively.
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WHY MODERN MEDICINE IGNORED THIS
Dr. Fereydoon often spoke against the medical system’s obsession with treating symptoms rather than causes. He argued that most medications only suppress the body’s cries, while dehydration remains unresolved.
He was critical, but not dismissive. He believed in science — but also in listening to the body first, and only using external treatments when absolutely necessary.
His message was radical not because it was complicated — but because it was too simple to be profitable.
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HOW TO START TODAY
Even if you're skeptical, you can begin today and feel results within 3–5 days.
Here’s a beginner plan:
Upon waking, drink 2 glasses of water with a pinch of salt
Sip water slowly through the day — don’t gulp
Have water 30 minutes before meals
Replace your tea/coffee with water at least once a day
Observe how your mood, digestion, and sleep improve
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BOOKS BY DR. FEREYDOON
1. Your Body’s Many Cries for Water
The original, powerful explanation of dehydration-linked illnesses.
Available on Amazon, Flipkart, Book Depository, and secondhand bookstores.
2. Water for Health, for Healing, for Life
A simplified, reader-friendly version of his teachings.
3. Obesity, Cancer and Depression: Their Common Cause and Natural Cure
Dr. B’s exploration of deeper, long-term illnesses connected to dehydration.
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ONLINE RESOURCES TO EXPLORE
WaterCure.com (Archived) — Resources, FAQs, testimonials
YouTube – Search “Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj lectures”
Telegram & WhatsApp holistic groups — Many healing communities share water cure protocols
Books PDF downloads – Public domain archives or alternative healing forums often host them
Podcasts and health summits — Dr. B’s concepts are often discussed in alternative health circles
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FINAL QUOTE TO REMEMBER
> “Water is the cheapest form of medicine — and the most powerful.”
— Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj
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A cure in the sip
they sold us bottles of pills
for the price of our silence,
while the old man
with a glass of water
stood in the alley,
whispering truth like a drunk prophet.
he said,
"your sadness isn’t clinical,
your pain ain’t mysterious—
you’re just dry,
inside out."
but dryness ain’t sexy,
doesn’t trend on the news,
doesn’t pay dividends
to the pharma kings
or their dancing doctors.
we gulp sodas,
guzzle caffeine like gasoline,
then curse the body
for sputtering.
we call it
arthritis,
anxiety,
acidity,
asthma—
hell, they even sold us names
for dying slow
from thirst.
but the cure?
too damn simple.
just water,
some salt,
and the guts
to listen.
