Thursday, December 20, 2007

Holy Places, Holy Water

I have already heard reports that some of the healing springs around the world are distinctly alkaline or microclustered. Today I read a report by a pilgrim to the Haj, the muslims' holy destination, when this paragraph leapt out at me:

"We stopped for a cup or two of water from the well of Zamzam, to which many pilgrims attribute miraculous healing powers. The water flows from taps all over the mosque complex and servers ensure steady supplies of disposable plastic cups. The taste was distinctly alkaline. Many pilgrims came with large plastic containers, even of a gallon or more, and filled them to take home as gifts for their friends. A Nigerian pilgrim told me that a recent scientific study proved its miraculous powers."

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