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Wellness Kitchen S-IIITM
The Ultimate Kitchen Filtration and Enhancement System
The Wellness Kitchen S-III combines the best filtration and enhancement technologies to deliver the purest and most natural tasting water available. It effectively reduces harmful contaminants, while at the same time enhancing the water with delicate ions and minerals.
Kitchen S-III System The Kitchen S-III features a cartridge system which contains the best available carbon block technology. The carbon cartridges filter the water before and after the permanent volcanic enhancement media layers. The S-III reduces chlorine, chloramines, trihalomethanes, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, herbicides, and foreign tastes and odors below detectable levels for safer, healthier water (see S-III Performance Data Sheet). An LED display tells you exactly how much life is left in your cartridges, making it easy to know when it is time to replace them. The S-III also uses a unique quick-fit connector which makes installation an easy 3-minute operation — no plumbing required.
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Under-the-Counter Conversion Kit — Your Wellness Kitchen S-III can easily be converted to an under-sink model with the purchase of this kit. This frees up counter space and allows you to also filter your ice and water in your refrigerator. The kit contains everything you need, including a faucet, mounting hardware, shut-off valve, cold water plumbing connector, black tubing, a leak sensor and four AA batteries. The only visible part of your new S-III system will be the beautiful stainless steel faucet that is designed to fit into the standard accessory hole of your kitchen sink. Wellness strongly recommends having a licensed plumber perform the conversion, as the system will be connected directly to your cold-water line; installation is simple and should take 30 minutes to an hour.
90 Day Money-Back Guarantee — We know that the choice to purchase a Wellness Kitchen S-III is probably the most important health decision you will ever make. We are so confident that you will benefit from an experience of water that is like no other that the manufacturer, Wellness Enterprises, offers you a 90 Day Money-Back Trial. If you are not completely satisfied return it to us for a full refund.
Find out for yourself why hundreds of thousands of users including physicians, athletes and health-conscious individuals make the Wellness water filtration and enhancement systems their choice for a lifetime. The difference in your water is noticed immediately. You will join some of the world’s great restaurants in praising the enhanced flavor your Wellness S-III brings to your gourmet cooking. |
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Cartridge Life |
1 Year / 1,000 Gallons |
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Maximum flow |
1 gpm @ 40 psi |
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Water pressure |
20-100 psi |
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Water temp. |
40-100° Fahrenheit |
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Dimensions (inches) |
(H) 13.5” x (W) 8” x (D) 5” |
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Dry weight |
8.5 lbs. |
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Chlorine |
> 99% |
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Chloramine |
> 99% |
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Volatile Organics |
> 99.8% |
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Trihalomethanes |
> 95% |
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Lead |
> 99.3% |
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Cysts |
> 99.95% |
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Concerned about Drugs in Your Drinking Water?
The Associated Press recently reported[1], in typical dramatic fashion, the results of their investigation where various studies detected low levels of a variety of pharmaceutical drugs in 24 major U.S. cities’ water supplies. The report states these drugs consist of common over the counter drugs like Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen as well as a number of varieties of prescription drugs. The report goes on to explain these drugs are expelled from the body during normal waste elimination, get treated in local municipal wastewater treatment plants and are ultimately discharged into our environment where they turn up in dilute quantities in the raw water supplies that our local water treatment plants use to produce our tap water. The report also states that our local water treatment plants are unable to remove most of these compounds and some end up in our final drinking water although in extremely low concentrations (i.e., parts per trillion to parts per billion).
The news report also states that health risks of consuming these low levels of pharmaceuticals are unknown… this is true. Finally, it states that home filtered water and bottled water that comes from municipal supplies (over 25% of all bottled water in the U.S. comes from a tap water source[2]) may not be safe. This statement leaves the reader with the impression that these drugs might still get into our bodies even though we use conventional filtration systems on our homes.
The truth is that national testing laboratories are still developing the standards and testing equipment required to detect and identify these compounds. Until they do, no one can make a definitive statement that their filtration products remove these compounds. That is the reason the report states, “…users of bottled water and home filtration systems don’t necessarily avoid exposure.”
The good news is that while testing standards are as of yet unavailable, based off our current knowledge we believe that many of these pharmaceutical compounds will be reduced by the latest carbon-block technologies, such as those used in the Wellness Filter®. The Wellness Filter has already been tested to reduce a broad spectrum of organic compounds and chlorinated organics (also known as chlorinated hydrocarbons). Once testing standards are available for pharmaceuticals and their byproducts we will be able to validate and make a formal claim.
Our Wellness Filter product line is designed to give you the best drinking and bathing water available. As our trademark states, “The best quality of water on earth… could be your faucet.”
[1] Jeff Donn, Martha Mendoza, Justin Pritchard, “AP probe finds drugs in drinking water,” Mar 10, 12:08 PM EDT
[2] Jemmot, Janet Majeski, “Chemicals, Contaminants, Pollution, Price: New Reasons to Rethink What You Drink,” United States Environmental Protection Agency, November 2007
Water Purification
The first step to create healthy water is to cleanse it of unwanted impurities. The Wellness process uses a variety of filtration media to achieve this and, unlike reverse osmosis or distillation, Wellness retains beneficial, acid buffering minerals including magnesium, calcium and potassium.
These minerals are always found in natural springs and they are a key requirement for healthy water.
The primary filtration medium is SPG Silica, a specially processed volcanic sand. In the Wellness Filter SPG plays a dual role as a protective barrier and as an active agent in the enhancement process. SPG has a micron rating that varies from 0.5 microns to 3 microns and is designed to:
- Mechanically filter asbestos, dirt, rust, and sediment
- Enhance water purity and taste
SPG is used in the Kitchen and Home systems only. It restricts flow rate too much to be utilized in the Shower and the enhancement effects are only used for drinking.
KDF® is a high-purity, granulated copper and zinc-based alloy that treats water based on the principle of REDOX (Oxidation-Reduction). KDF's induces an electro-chemical reaction in which electrons are transferred between molecules.
Many harmful contaminants are changed into harmless components. Free chlorine is changed into chloride (salt). Heavy metals such as Copper, Lead and Mercury react and are more easily captured by carbon or silica. KDF enhances filtration performance by:
- Extending carbon life & reducing maintenance
- Reducing many contaminants including chloramines and heavy metals
KDF's REDOX activity also creates an environment that’s deadly to some micro-organisms and interferes with the ability of others function. KDF is used in the Wellness Shower and Home systems only. Thanks to Wellness dual carbon stages it is not required in the S-III.
Carbon is the world's oldest filtration method known being recorded in both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia where it was used to remove basic contaminants, odors and to improve taste. Carbon is the perfect material for removing chlorine and other organic chemical compounds and comes in many different grades according to the contaminant needing to be removed. Wellness uses both Organic Coconut and Activated carbon to protect against a wide range of chemicals, often reducing them to non-detectable levels.
Some of the contaminants treated include:
- Chlorine
- Chloramines
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Trihalomethanes (THMs)
- Tase and Odor
- Heavy Metals
Additionally, the carbon used in the Wellness S-III cartridge has been tightly packed into a block with a rating of 1 micron absolute, allowing for effective Cyst & Asbestos treatment. Carbon is used in all Wellness systems. The type used varies for each application.
Wellness Enhancement - The Technology
Wellness enhancement technology was first introduced in the form of a consumer water purification system (the “Wellness Filter”) by Wellness’ founder, Haru Naito, over twenty years ago. This system has been acclaimed for its ability to induce into water certain unique properties that improve or enhance water’s already vital role in life. Specifically, the technology can be used to design water that exhibits the following properties:
- Higher rates of transmissivity to make it more readily absorbable by humans, animals and plants
- Reduced ions for a greatly improved and natural antioxidant effect
- Higher Solubility, making water 'wetter'
- Additional trace minerals that enhance cellular and biological function and stabilize pH
- Natural resistance to the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi
How does the Wellness process create healthier water for you to enjoy at home?
Stage 1- Magnetic Resonance Activation
The first sub-stage utilizes a patented magnetic induction stage that drops the surface tension of the water and increases the solubility. This process is also known as magnetic structuring of water and is well documented. This is the stage that significantly increases the transmissivity and solubility for the water.
Water with an increased level of solubility is able to hold an increased level of dissolved substances in it or prevent existing dissolved solids from plating out (anti-scaling). The combined effect is a super-hydrating water that will accelerate its transport (and whatever is dissolved in it) through membranes into the body as well as out of the body.
Stage 2- Far-Infrared Antioxidants
The second sub-stage consists of a proprietary ceramic media that induces reduced or negative ions into the water. This material is classified as a Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic and is made of a proprietary blend of volcanic media. Far-Infrared Ceramics convert thermal or mechanical energy into far-infrared energy. Several manufacturers are now selling specialized therapeutic saunas in which the heat radiators are made of far-infrared ceramics. Wellness, however, uses these proprietary ceramics to ionize water that is placed into contact with the media.
Depending on the formula for the ingredients used to make the ceramic, the concentration of negative ions produced can be controlled within a specific range. This aids in the production of certain water properties for specific applications.
Stage 3- Mineral Stabilization
The third stage incorporates rare igneous stones known as Bakuhan™ and Taicho. Bakuhan is the only mineral ever to be certified by the Japanese Ministry of Health as possessing natural medicinal qualities. These rocks elute into water certain trace minerals that have been shown to have a therapeutic effect on arthritis and circulation, and to accelerate the healing of burns. These minerals also fill the "buffering capacity" of water, creating an alkaline effect in your body. It is important to note that pH and alkalinity, while related, are not the same thing and your water's pH will vary depending on the mineral content of your source water.
Taicho™ stone is noted for inducing natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties into water. Wellness has tested the properties of these minerals in several agricultural applications and found that the water stimulates plant growth while retarding fungus. This effect is so significant that a hyper-enhanced version of Wellness Water is being used as the base for Mannatech's (MTEX:NYSE) Optimal Skin Care Line, The First Completely Preservative Free Skincare Product in the World! In this hyper-enhanced form the water is bactericidal instead of bacterio-static and is capable of killing harmful strains of bacteria without any of the side effects of natural or synthetic preservatives.
Company Info
The Wellness Filter® was developed in 1980 by Harusuke Naito, a renowned Japanese sports physiologist, as part of an effort to produce ”perfect water” for the Japanese Olympic swimming team and professional athlete clients. Mr. Naito believed that even subtle differences in water purity, surface tension and mineral content could affect body hydration, cellular function, and athletic performance. After years of testing and experimentation, Mr. Naito introduced the Wellness Filter to the Japanese market in 1984. After several years of sales, Naito’s company began to assemble thousands of consumer reports regarding the unexpected health benefits experienced by the consumers of the product. Soon many doctors began to introduce the filter in their practices and test these reports against more controlled studies. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, a number of universities began to test the effect of the filter’s water on animals in order to avoid the psychological or placebo effect associated with human subjects. In all cases, the researchers witnessed a substantial improvement in health and growth when compared against normal municipal water or well water.
Over the years, Mr. "Haru" Naito has become the world's preeminent leader in water enhancement technologies, developing patented processes and proprietary media while developing a war chest of closely guarded trade secrets. In the late 1990's Mr. Naito decided to expand his company outside of Japan which resulted in the formation of Wellness Enterprises, LLC to serve all international markets outside of Japan.
Professional Endorsements
Over the past 20 years the Wellness Filter® has received the praise and endorsement of a number of prestigious Japanese companies, physicians and institutions. In 1999 the Smithsonian Institute invited the Wellness Filter® to be part of an exhibit on "Alternative Health & Natural Medicine" --the first time a water filter was ever honored in this way.
Since being introduced in the US for the first time in the year 2000, the Wellness Filter® has gained support for its superior performance and enhancement abilities. Below are a few of the endorsements that have been received.
The Hippocrates Health Institute
(Rated by US Spa Magazine (2000) as the World's #1 Health and Medical Spa)
Hippocrates installed their first Wellness Filter® in June of 2000, replacing Reverse Osmosis previously used by patients.
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“The Wellness Filter is the best water treatment system I have ever seen. The wave energy is also the highest I have ever seen…no other system even comes close. While reverse osmosis and distilled waters are very clean, they are energetically dead and not healthy.”
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…Dr. H. Hotta, Hotta Hospital |
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“We have found that the Wellness Filter® takes water to a new level in purity and performance. Taking nutritional products with Wellness Filter® water gives the consumer the ultimate health benefit.” |
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…Jeff Lioon, President
Douglas Laboratories |
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"We have seen virtually everything ever offered in the way of water purification. The Wellness Filter® is in a class by itself and offers qualities and benefits that are outside the reach of conventional water filters. We believe that the Wellness Filter® product line will change the way people look at water in the future." |
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.... John Douglas, Paragon Water Systems |
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“The Wellness Filter® is the most amazing water purification system I have ever seen. I am taking mine with me to my newest development and can’t imagine a quality home without one in it.” |
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…Craig Perna, Developer of Addison Reserve and
Mirasol Golf Communities |
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“We have been very impressed with the improved quality, taste and feel of our clubhouse water since installing a large Wellness Filter last year. Club members have also commented about the improved taste of their drinks because of the water/ice. I have one for my new home, showing noticeable benefit in hair and skin care but household plants are thriving as well. We are now looking at numerous applications of using Wellness Filter® water on our golf course". |
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.... Jeff Reynolds, Owner/Developer
Indian River Club, Vero Beach, FL |
Why should you choose The Wellness Filter®?
As you will see, our approach to water filtration is unique. A wide range of consumer and professional testimonials guarantees that when you choose The Wellness Filter® you are in good company. However, endorsements aren't all you should consider when choosing the right kind of water system for you and your family;
Having developed professional water enhancement systems for medical bathing spas up to high-grade 'ultra' enhanced water for cosmetic/nutraceutical based applications, Wellness knows water better than anyone else.
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The Wellness Filter was originally developed for, and tested by, Japanese Olympic Swimming Team. As scientific advisor and coach Haru Naito, inventor of Wellness, improved the performance of his athletes helping them to win Gold in Seoul and Barcelona.
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Wellness has a strong commitment to the science of water enhancement, having been engaged in water research and development for over 20-years. During this time we have been awarded medicinal certifications and numerous patent innovations and are actively engaged in fundamental research and development in both water structure and life-system applications.
We do not use electricity to ionize water, artificially altering pH against what nature intended. Wellness understands the importance of ionizing water naturally and so avoids the pitfalls of less advanced electrical water ionizers.
Wellness has been chosen by a wide range of healthcare companies, organizations and individual professionals. No company engaged in this field can demonstrate a wider range of endorsements.
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