Sellers of osmosis systems often claim that only osmosis water - i.e. mineral-free water - is cell-permeable and can effectively detoxify the body. These statements are not scientifically substantiated. On the contrary: water containing minerals has numerous health benefits and in no way impairs the body's ability to detoxify. In this article, we refute these claims in detail.
Read moreRefining the structure of water to create high-quality spring water requires sound knowledge and engineering skills, as this clearly involves the generation, transmission and amplification of frequencies in the medium of water. This is done using devices for vitalizing, energizing or structuring water. This blog article is intended to explain the complex functioning of these devices using various similes with musical instruments, because musical instruments involve exactly the same process, only in a different frequency range, the one we can hear.
Read moreAt LEOGANT, we are proud to be a certified B Corporation since May 2023, and part of a movement that wants to do good and takes the word 'responsibility' very seriously. This certification is not only a recognition of our efforts, but also a beacon that points the way to a better, more responsible, and more sustainable business world. It underscores our commitment to viewing the world not just as a place to do business, but as a place that we must nurture and preserve together.
Read moreWhile exotic berries, green leafy vegetables, and other foods are celebrated as the ultimate "power foods," there is an essential source of vitality that is often overlooked: water. The following article is a summary of the lecture that Thomas Hartwig gave under the same title between 2013 and 2017. During this time, Hartwig introduced and significantly shaped the revolutionary concept of 'water as a superfood' in numerous nutrition courses, including at the renowned Green School in Bali.
Read moreStructured or hexagonal water has received increasing attention in recent years, especially for its potential health benefits. Over the past 50 years, prominent scientists such as Dr. Mu Shik Jhon, Dr. Gerald H. Pollack, Marco Bischof, Franziska Rohner, H. H. G. Jellinek, G. Wilse Robinson, C. H. Cho, and Prof. Martin Chaplin have contributed to the research of hexagonal water. In this article, we will look at some scientific studies on structured water and their significance.
Read moreThe question of whether or not minerals in water can be metabolised is one of the most frequently discussed questions. Do I need minerals in the water or not? Do minerals in the water burden my body? This article aims to provide a holistic answer to these questions.
Read moreAnyone interested in water filtration systems may meet sellers who use a measuring device to make a statement about water quality. Conductivity meters, so-called TDS meters, are used for this purpose. With this article we would like to inform about the informative value of these devices and put the measurement results in the right light.
Read moreAngelika Fürstler, nutritional coach, sprout expert and author, in an interview with Thomas Hartwig to bring clarity to the water filter jungle. In their online interview, the two address the most frequently asked questions about water, water treatment and nutritional questions in connection with water. The interview is intended to be a holistic guide and provide clarification on the often contradictory opinions.
Read moreUnfortunately, most people are unaware of how to properly handle our drinking water when it comes to its hygienic safety. In this regard, we share the same responsibility as the municipal waterworks. To ensure hygienically safe drinking water, water pipes must be used at least every 72 hours. Non-use of drinking water installations leads to stagnation and greatly increases the risk of microbial contamination with legionella and other pathogenic germs.
Read moreSelf-made entrepreneur Thomas Hartwig founded what is now a multi-million dollar company, LEOGANT, from his one-room apartment at the age of 28. Today, the early 40-year-old from Berlin is one of the established companies in the field of water treatment. He has remained true to his values since day one and proves with his success that ethical entrepreneurship and economic success can go hand in hand.
Read moreKombucha is not just a beverage. It is a living liquid in which many different bacteria and yeasts grow and develop. Those microbes need a clean & natural source of water. Any traces of chemicals in the water can influence their general health. At the first Kombucha Summit in Berlin in 2019 Thomas Hartwig presented a keynote about the importance of water for high quality Kombucha.
Read moreHow do I hack 99% of my body? Thomas Hartwig gets to the bottom of this question at FlowFest 2018 on the Praterinsel in Munich. Our body consists of 99% water on the molecular level. All metabolic processes are based on water. When I understand how water works and pay more attention to the physical level I understand 99% of my body.
Read moreIn August 2018 Thomas was a guest of Fabian Foelsch, Founder of Braineffect. For Fabian everything revolves around the topic of high performance, not only in his company but also in his podcast. How can water support our own performance and which water is optimal for our metabolism? Fabian talks with Thomas about these and other questions in the following podcast.
Read moreLime does not enjoy great popularity. Lime occurs naturally in water and contributes significantly to its taste. Visually, lime looks like whitish deposits and does not necessarily correspond to our aesthetic ideas. Manufacturers of water softening systems (also called decalcification systems) therefore advertise the need to reduce lime in the water and suggest a lime danger. However, disadvantages of these systems are not communicated. So when is decalcification useful at all and when should one rather look for alternative methods?
Read moreThomas Hartwig has already been a guest speaker at Max Gotzler's Flowfest twice. In 2018, he joined the podcast the Flowgrade Show. In this episode Max talks to Thomas about topics such as how to determine your optimal water balance,
Read moreGlyphosate is highly toxic to the aquatic environment. It is one of the best-selling pesticides in the world and is highly controversial. In Germany, it is used on about 40 percent of fields to destroy weeds or to accelerate the ripening of grain. Unfortunately, pesticides containing glyphosate destroy almost all wild plants in fields. This deprives insects and vertebrates of their livelihood which poses a threat to species diversity.
Read moreIn Germany, nitrate levels in drinking water continue to rise. The German Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) speaks of a possible increase in water prices. It will take some time before the measures to amend the Fertiliser Ordinance take effect and are noticeable in the water. In this article, we will examine the nitrate issue in more detail and provide information on how to deal with nitrate-contaminated water in a sensible way.
Read moreWhat is the quality of Berlin's drinking water? Should it be filtered? And if so, which technology is best? Water expert Thomas Hartwig gets to the bottom of these and other questions. Published in SEIN magazine, 2016.
Read moreAs a guest of Helge Grotelüschen in Hamburg, Thomas Hartwig gave the premiere of his new keynote speech in November 2016. In the lecture "Water as Life Energy", Thomas combines the latest scientific findings with his own philosophical approaches. Through the questions "What is life" and "What is energy", an exciting connection with the term "life energy" arises during the lecture.
Read moreNo one needs bottled water. There are many good reasons why we should not leave our water reserves to companies that then sell the water to us as a product. Bottling tap water has long become one of the most lucrative business models for food producers.
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