Darin Olien

Why Water Is Essential for Optimizing One’s Health

In times that we feel a little bit overweight or not feeling the way we want to, I think that we should start to assess our health to get on a better path. 

To get everyone started on their health journey, Darin talked about the importance of having a starter kit for health optimization. He emphasized that everyone can start by placing values on sleeping well and turning off electronics. But most importantly is drinking water. Darin explained why:

“First, everyone should know that not all water is created equal. However, water is influenced by everything. So everything it’s around our field, our energetic field, our frequencies, the electronics, the pipes it’s going through, or in nature, affects water.” – Darin Olien

To say that water is alive sounds mindblowing, right? If you’re curious about how this can happen, Darin provided a few science-based explanations.

“There are many studies that show that water is alive, just like us. Researchers have noticed that water isn’t moving in a straight line. It’s flowing and vortexing as a response to the electromagnetic field naturally of the earth. … It also responds to sunlight by allowing itself to undergo electrolysis, which is lading water with minerals. So all of these things are structuring water. That is alive water with high oxygen [and a] high amount of hydrogen and essential minerals.” – Darin Olien

So when we take in water, we should remember that what we are putting inside our bodies isn’t a simple liquid. Darin believes that what we’re taking in is a conductive live force the same with us. Darin added more explanation to this claim:

“Dr. Emoto’s work where he took photographs of the geometry of water after putting different thoughts and emotions, like love or anger on a bottle, has been plurally operated by scientists all over the world. Another research was done when two glasses of water are placed next to each other. Scientists found out that the physical DNA transmitted the water’s frequency information next to it by just being in proximity. The water in the second glass was able to pick up the energetic fingerprint of the DNA that was in the one glass.” – Darin Olien

This research blew my mind — but to top everything else, Darin also explained that the discovery of a fourth state of water best describes how water is alive.

“In a study done by Dr. Gerard Pollack, he discovered that when water is placed against a hydrophilic surface, or a surface that’s not accepting water, say a cell wall, a zone is formed. This zone is wherein water pushes the electrons and protons away from each other. This creates polarity, and polarity creates this clean water.” – Darin Olien

So if you’re wondering how this state of “life” that water has can affect our health, Darin provided this explanation:

“Fatigue is a consequence of dehydration, right? This happens because there’s not enough water interacting with cells that create energy.” – Darin Olien

This means that assuming that all this science-based research is valid, it is our activities and lifestyle that lead us to dehydration. We are depriving ourselves of these live forces inherent in water through our preference for sodas and caffeine. Add it up to our lack of fruit and vegetable consumption, and we have fatigue and tiredness as a result!

Interestingly, the water that comes from our water pipes lacks the vitality that these water molecules have. Darin provided some practical advice using the principles of the studies he found.

“The easiest thing for people to do is to put a pinch of unrefined Himalayan salt per glass. This eliminates plastic filters. These microplastics materials are known to cause cancer. You can also etch words to positively affect water composition. Then you can take those glass bottles under the sun. Remember that they should be in glass bottles, though. Now you have water that’s supercharging.” – Darin Olien

Darin even suggested that you can put water in a bottle, swirl it or shake it up to make it alive. You not only get to oxygenate yourself, but you also get tremendous amounts of health benefits!

However, Darin reminded us that there are no magic bullets for health. It is not all about superfoods or water. Holistic health encompasses everything. He explained that it is the small things and positive practices that added up over time. It is setting your mark and trajectory right towards what you want. 

“You don’t have to get overwhelmed with all these superfoods and water molecules and all that. Just adopt what you can and what resonates with you now. As you become healthier, more activated, and more energetic, you’ll naturally go.” – Darin Olien

Today, I want to encourage you to take a moment and write down some small habits you can start forming related to your health. Whether that’s drinking more water, trying some of those superfoods, or exercising more, these habits will hugely impact your health over time. 

Why a Plant-Based Lifestyle Might Be Best for You

Darin has been a strong advocate of a plant-based diet. But with the increasing trend of the only meat lifestyle claiming benefits, such as people getting super shredded and lean, clearing up skin conditions, better focus, and so many more, I was curious what he thinks about the meat lifestyle in general.  

“You can get all of the nutrients from plants, every single one of them. If anyone’s curious, check out that information on T Colin Campbell’s book, The Future of Nutrition. You can also read Mastering Diabetes, which breaks down that the actual culprit for cancer is animal protein. The science is absolutely clear.” – Darin Olien

Aside from meat overconsumption being the cause of cancer, Darin also explained how eating meat negatively impacts your body on a molecular level. 

“Flesh of another being is extremely difficult to break down. Even when you’re dialed in, meaning your body is perfect. It’s got a certain amount of hydrochloric acids and has a certain amount of protease enzymes to break all that down. This results in a huge strain on the body. Not to mention that meat floods the body with the immune response when you’re taking it in because you’ve just taken in something dead inside your body. The body is forced to respond to pathogens.” – Darin Olien

Now, what if you decide to shift from a heavily meat-based diet to a plant-based one? Darin explained that this change should not happen overnight. It also requires other activities to keep your mind and body strong and healthy.

“I slowly got rid of the beef, then the chicken. Slowly, I also cut off on fish. Then I was like, ‘I’m feeling better.’ So I’ve stopped the fish as the last thing, and then I increased my physical activities. I was doing triathlons and duathlons as well as strength training.” – Darin Olien

Once you’ve succeeded in transforming your diet, Darin provided the last few tips to guarantee that you get the most out of what you eat.

“Always eat fruit alone. Avoid eating it with a meal because it takes other digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. When you have digestive issues, it can also mess it up at different rates.” – Darin Olien

Darin’s advice could be as simple as not putting peanut butter or almond butter on your fruit. Aside from this, he also talked about one powerful tool that many of us seem to take for granted when eating — proper chewing.

“Think about that. We need to do the most primal thing for us, for our breaking down of food. But if we’re not chewing 20 to 30 times per bite, you’re swallowing whole food and letting this very delicate digestive process pull all of the food you’ve taken and break it down. So let’s say you’ve taken in the animal-based protein. You need to break it down, and that’s a lot of energy to do that. … So we really have to take responsibility for the first line of digestive defense by chewing more appropriately and not allowing that process to be just due to chewing through stress.” – Darin Olien

Again, when we eat, we always put the thing that’s the hardest to digest first and follow it up with the veggies, potatoes, or whatever that’s easily digestible. By knowing superfoods and the science of how our body takes in food, it’ll be easy for us to get in the best shape and live our lives to the fullest!

Why You Should Listen To This Darin Olien Podcast Episode Right Now…

Ann Wigmore said, “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” And Robert Earl Rich said, “A healthy outside starts from the inside.”

Choosing healthy eating can be difficult. Just like what Darin said, it doesn’t happen overnight, but it can happen through the build-up of the little things you do. In doing these little healthy practices, you don’t just become great but healthy too!

Before I leave, I want to share Darin’s definition of greatness,

 “For me, greatness is listening to my truth and taking action unrelenting on that.” – Darin Olien

Greatness can be helping people, helping the planet, and never stopping. Whether it’s reaching out to people through a podcast or living a plant-based diet to save the lives of animals, Darin said it’s always about continuing. If you continue your pursuit, serendipity, magnetism, strength, and power show up. The universe knows without a doubt that you’re never stopping.

This was such a powerful and mind-blowing interview — I loved having this conversation with Darin. Not only are his tips practical, the science behind his advice is simply fascinating!

If you love to hear more about these research-based claims on finding the right food to eat or just trying to get fit and happy, you can show Darin some support by getting a copy of his book, SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome.  You can also check out his website and follow him on Instagram.

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But before you click over to any of those other sites, make sure to listen to the full episode. If you believe that eating the right food and following a healthy diet is the secret to improving your mind, body, and life, you won’t want to miss this interview with Darin Olien!

To Greatness,