EZ Water Explained
EZ water, or exclusion zone water, is a unique form of water that plays a crucial role in our body's overall function and well-being. Unlike regular H2O, which is structured in a chaotic, disordered way, EZ water forms a highly organized structure. This special water, found near surfaces like cell membranes, is essential for the proper functioning of our cells and tissues. Think of it like the 'charged' or 'living' form of water—one that supports the biological processes that keep us alive.
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Why is it so important? EZ water is vital for creating the energy required for many of our body's processes, such as nutrient transport, detoxification, and even maintaining the health of our cells. It's been shown to support the hydration of cells more effectively than regular water, allowing them to communicate and function optimally. This is particularly important in maintaining the balance of the body’s electrical systems, which are deeply connected to our overall health, energy levels, and the mind-body connection.​
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The fourth phase is somewhere between solid and liquid; it’s a gel-like substance called Exclusion Zone, or EZ water, so named for its propensity to exclude most solutes from within its structure. Hydrophilic (or water-loving: i.e. generally positively charged) surfaces initiate the process of EZ formation from liquid water, such that water molecules organize themselves in sheets of a honeycomb-like structure, stacked slightly out of “register” with one another such that one sheet can slip and slide over another like a gel. This structure itself is what excludes solutes, even ions; in fact, the structure’s electrostatic attractions are so strong that they even dislodge some of water’s own hydrogen molecules, leading to a charge separation between the EZ water (which thus ends up negatively charged), and the bulk water beyond, where those displaced hydrogens congregate.
Thus, EZ water stores energy in two distinct ways: by converting disorderly bulk water to order, and by charge separation.
This makes EZ water, essentially, a battery.
EZ Water In Your Body
Depending on your sourced information, your body is about 60%-80% water, including both the intracellular and extracellular fluid. Extracellular fluid primarily flows through either your blood vessels or your lymphatic channels—both of which are hydrophilic surfaces.
Inside of your cells, water content gets up to 70%, and the surfaces inside your cells are also hydrophilic.
That means the water inside your body is primarily EZ water… or at least it should be. There are some variables that can grow or shrink this phase of water within your body.
Why Does EZ Water Promote Health?
Our body’s proteins are not just a sequence of amino acids. Once the appropriate sequence is achieved, the protein must fold into its own unique three-dimensional structure, which then determines the protein’s function. The way the protein folds is based on the electrostatic attractions and repulsions of its constituent amino acids, as well as of the surrounding environment. If the normal environment is EZ water, and there’s more bulk water than EZ water in the environment instead, protein mis-folding can result. This means that those proteins will be less efficient at their tasks at best, and toxic to the body at worst.
Another possible reason why EZ water might be critical for health, as Pollack postulates in his earlier book, “Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life”, is because charge separation is what drives nearly every physiologic process in the body: muscle contraction (skeletal and smooth muscle), nerve conduction, ATP production, etc. Traditional physiology has always supposed that these charge separations were maintained via channels and pumps, specific to each individual ion. Pollack argues instead that such charge separation may in fact be a byproduct of the exclusion zones themselves. If this is the case, then EZ water may have even more profound implications for physiologic function.
Due to the charge separation produced between EZ and bulk water as the former grows, the EZ also functions as a ready source to quench free radicals, and thus protect against oxidative stress.
Finally, this study suggests that, due to its exclusionary properties, the EZ may help to repel foreign invaders, such as pathogenic bacteria, from cellular penetration as well.
The bottom line is that EZ deficiency impairs health, while growth of the EZ within the body repairs it.
What Causes the EZ to Grow?
In “The Fourth Phase of Water,” the primary laboratory mechanism used for EZ growth was infrared light. This is very interesting, as of course infrared light is part of the sun’s spectrum. This is another terrific reason why we feel so much better when we’re out in nature, and particularly on a sunny day: the infrared light causes the EZ water within our bodies to expand.
Another source of infrared light are infrared saunas. In addition to the detoxification afforded from sweating, the infrared light itself helps to super-charge your cells.
As EZ water is essentially a battery, various kinds of energy can provide the initial charge. Ultrasound works too.
Changes in pH can affect the EZ as well—while the bulk water will be relatively acidic, having received the protons from the EZ water, the EZ itself will be comparatively alkaline. This is another possible mechanism for why alkalinity is beneficial.
I wonder if this is also the reason why negative ions—say, from a waterfall, or from forest bathing—might be so health-promoting: perhaps these also contribute to the negatively charged EZ growth. (Conversely, EMF tends to trigger positive charge disruption in the body. Might this diminish the EZ, and contribute to its detrimental effects?)
At least via laboratory testing, health-promoting substances such as the adaptogen holy basil, probiotics, coconut water, and turmeric tend to grow the EZ. So do aspirin and tylenol at low doses, but they tend to diminish it at higher doses, suggesting that they may operate hormetically.
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From EZ Water to Mitochondria: How LED Light Enriches Skin Health
At the heart of LED light therapy's remarkable effects on skin health lies its profound impact on two fundamental aspects of cellular biology: the structuring of Exclusion Zone (EZ) water and the activation of mitochondrial function.
In the intricate dance of cellular processes, Infrared and specific spectrums of LED light play a pivotal role in reorganizing EZ water, a structured form of water adjacent to cellular membranes. This restructuring optimizes cellular hydration - a key component for maintaining cell vitality and function - and facilitates more efficient cellular communication and nutrient transport across the membrane.
The enhanced state of EZ water directly influences overall cellular health, providing a fluid and conducive environment for biochemical reactions.
Simultaneously, LED light therapy acts as a catalyst within the mitochondria, the cellular organelles responsible for energy production. LED light stimulates these organelles and encourages the mitochondria to produce increased levels of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), the cell's energy currency. This surge in ATP availability fuels various cellular operations, including cell renewal, DNA repair, and tissue regeneration. Furthermore, by boosting mitochondrial activity, LED light assists in combating oxidative stress within cells, a critical factor in aging and cellular dysfunction.
By synergistically improving the quality of EZ water and enhancing mitochondrial efficiency, LED light therapy offers a comprehensive mechanism for supporting skin health. This approach not only aids in the immediate repair and revitalization of damaged skin tissue but also potentially slows down the signs of aging by ensuring that the cells have the hydration and energy required to maintain their vitality and resilience over time. Thus, LED light therapy stands as a testament to the innovative use of light as a fundamental instrument for promoting cellular health, rejuvenation, and overall wellbeing.
