Chapter 13D: Increasing Electrical Conductivity and Water Dynamics
Sorry folks, we’re not done yet. There’s even more to unpack about how Themarox interacts with water.
Again, (sorry but this is Substack so I have to keep repeating this), not that I want you to, but if you are uninterested or unknowledgeable in the biochemical and metabolic pathways that I will elucidate in the following, again, I suggest skimming, or just outright skipping to Chapter 15 - “Minerals Made Simple: How Nature’s Elements Keep Water, Plants, and People Alive” This way you won’t get annoyed with me or complain that I am being too “scienc-ey.”
You might be thinking, “Pierre, are you suggesting that these minerals influence the way water behaves on multiple levels—chemically, structurally, and electrically?” Exactly.
Through its ionic composition, Themarox increases the electrical conductivity (EC) of water—a measure of how easily electric current passes through a solution. EC reflects the presence of charged particles, mainly dissolved minerals and ions, which play a critical role in water’s energetic and reactive properties.
As EC rises within a healthy range, it indicates improved ion mobility and charge balance—factors that contribute to more stable oxidation–reduction dynamics and more efficient mineral interactions. These are not just chemical curiosities; they’re foundational to how water supports natural processes in both environmental and biological contexts.
To understand this one, you first have to know what TDS and EC are. TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids (not “Trump Derangement Syndrome” you dummy) and EC stands for electrical conductivity. TDS sounds bad doesn’t it? I mean who wants a bunch of dissolved solids (like toxins) in their water? For sure, it can be bad, but it doesn’t have to be, as there is both “good” TDS and “bad” TDS. Let’s break it down.
TDS measures the total concentration of all dissolved substances in water—including both beneficial minerals and potentially harmful contaminants—but does not identify what those substances are. A high TDS can result from a high concentration of dissolved ionic substances like natural minerals which include cations (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, H⁺, etc.) and anions (Cl⁻, SO₄²⁻, HCO₃⁻, etc.), thus reflecting “good” TDS, or it can be high from from pollutants such as heavy metals, nitrates, and organic contaminants (“bad” TDS).
But, we know that if you have “Shimanishi Water” in your glass, e.g. water that has been pre-treated with Themarox and then filtered, removing any “bad” stuff, a high TDS reading will reflect that there is lots of “good stuff” present - i.e. a robust mineral matrix.
Now, EC is actually related to TDS, and refers to the ease with which ions move, giving you an indirect measure of the system’s ability to support charge transport (i.e., electron/proton exchange at interfaces). A key point of all this is that as TDS rises (from adding the unique mineral complex) so does EC. EC in turn leads to greater mobility and interaction among cations and anions — i.e., a higher capacity for charge transfer and potential difference stabilization.
This mobility is what allows for 1) proton migration (H⁺ exchange through hydrogen-bonded networks),2) electron-proton coupling across mineral surfaces,, and 3) the emergence of coherent fields in structured aqueous domains.Thus EC is an index of “electrochemical vitality.”
Now, we haven’t gotten to the “proton motive force (PMF),” or what I believe is the source of life itself and what I now call the “proton mineral gradient” but it is the dissolved ions that ignite the system, meaning it generates and sustains organized energy flow. Conceptually:
The minerals form the scaffold (ionic matrix, charge buffering, redox surfaces).
The protons (H⁺) establish the primary gradient — the directional potential difference (ΔpH or ΔμH⁺).
The gradient itself becomes the battery that drives electron flow, redox reactions, and biological energy systems (as in chemiosmotic coupling).
More succinctly: TDS (ion presence) → EC (ion mobility) → ΔμH⁺ (proton potential) → Redox activation / “Ignition”
So, putting it together, TDS quantifies the dissolved ionic species that constitute the mineral charge scaffold of water. EC verifies that these ions are mobile, proving the system’s inherent capacity to conduct charge. This ionic mobility reflects the presence of a proton–mineral gradient — the true energetic foundation from which electron flow arises.
Now, let’s go back to the beginning and re-think what a high TDS might mean. I already introduced the idea of “bad” TDS which is high in contaminants but lets think about that more “electrically.” There are many dissolved ions that are chemically inert, dominated by monovalent salts like sodium and chloride that conduct current but don’t support balanced ionic exchange. Such ions make water electrically “active” but not “electrochemically intelligent” because there is no buffering, no redox regulation, and no mechanism to stabilize proton flow.
That’s why even mineral water can drift toward oxidative instability (high ORP) or reductive stagnation (low ORP) — both signs of loss of charge coherence.
What Themarox does is that it introduces multivalent and transition minerals (Fe, Mg, Mn, Ti, Ca, rare earths) complexed in a sulfated ionic lattice which provide bidirectional charge exchange — donating or receiving electrons and protons as needed. This is what maintains a healthy, self-balancing ORP range rather than forcing it up or down as we covered in a previous section.
The Importance of Sulfur
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) is the structural backbone of Themarox’s ionic network — and it’s the key to why it works “with” existing TDS instead of against it.
It is the sulfate that does:
a) Proton Buffering - sulfate groups act as acid–base buffers — they can accept or release protons (H⁺) reversibly. This stabilizes local pH and supports a steady proton gradient (ΔμH⁺) — the same type of energy field that cells use to drive ATP synthesis and maintain membrane potential.
b) Charge Coordination - sulfates bind multivalent cations into structured, hydrated clusters. These clusters organize water molecules around them, lowering surface tension and creating structured micro-domains with higher dielectric stability. This transforms the ionic soup (plain TDS) into a coherent mineral complex capable of sustained ionic exchange.
c) Redox Regulation - sulfated complexes act as charge capacitors — absorbing excess oxidative charge and releasing it gradually. This is why Themarox doesn’t lower ORP, but anchors it within a biologically favorable zone (~+150 to +350 mV), preventing oxidation spikes while keeping the medium active and self-regenerating.
Thus, overall, what I want you to understand is that when Themarox meets already mineralized water, its multivalent sulfated ions engage existing monovalent ions in exchange reactions. The result is re-structured TDS — same total solids, but far more dynamically balanced and bioavailable. EC may rise (better charge mobility), but ORP remains stable, buffered by the sulfate-mineral complex.
Even in water that already contains dissolved minerals, Themarox provides the missing element of ionic intelligence. Its sulfated mineral matrix establishes an environment of reversible charge exchange and proton buffering, sustaining a healthy redox potential instead of altering it.
The sulfate acts as both bridge and buffer — coordinating multivalent cations, stabilizing the proton gradient, and allowing water’s electrical field to remain active, coherent, and self-organizing.
Conclusion - How Themarox Transforms Water
At this point, you should now have a clear understanding of the core mechanisms behind Themarox’s water transformation:
Flocculates: Positively charged mineral ions attract and bind negatively charged contaminants.
Clarifies: Resulting particulates settle out, leaving visibly clear water.
Oxidizes and reduces dissolved metals: Minerals (often as metal ions) change the chemical state of dissolved metals. Oxidation converts soluble (dissolved) ions—such as iron or manganese—into insoluble forms, which then precipitate out and can be removed from the water.
Oxidizes and reduces organic contaminants: The ions oxidize (accept an electron from) or reduce (donate an electron to) these compounds. This process breaks them down into less reactive or less harmful forms, altering their chemistry and often making them easier to filter out or neutralize.
Structures: Organizes H₂O into smaller, more ordered clusters that enhance solubility and optimize charge distribution, promoting efficient molecular interaction and transport within the system.
Stabilizes the ionic mineral matrix: Its sulfated ionic minerals establish an environment that supports reversible charge exchange and proton buffering, helping maintain a balanced redox potential rather than forcing it upward or downward.
A great example of the above can be seen in the broadcast of the Shinto shrine pond clean up, where water transformed from swampy to spring-like clarity within six hours of adding Themarox.
Now, let’s move away from what Themarox does for water and hydration and move on to how it supports and protects the health and energy of each cell.
Next: Chapter 14A. The Bridge: From Purified Water to Mineral Sufficiency
P.S. If you’re curious about the volcanic-mineral water purification product that this book led me to help develop, you can find it at Aurmina.com. Think of it as a quiet act of restoration — starting with your water. And yes, I know — I’ve become the guy who includes links at the end. But this one just might change your water (and your mind).
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