Can water cure diseases?

MANILA, Philippines – It's surprising hoe such the most basic bond between two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen can at once be taken for granted and then be so contentious, especially on the subject of illnesses and cures. Take, for example, the philosophy of Doctor Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, who carries around the mantra, 'You are not sick, you are thirsty. Don't treat thirst with medication.' He believes the underlying cause of many diseases is dehydration. Batmanghelidj is the author of 'Your Body's Many Cries for Water,' which has been translated into 15 languages. He has...