Alkaline water is better! Distilled is leeching (and good for detoxing) whereas alkaline is very cleansing and helps balance the body's Ph balance, but it too is good for cleansing but unlike distilled water can be drank daily. Please read "Alkaline Water: Beneficial Or All Hype?", "Alkaline Water Vs. Distilled Water: What’s The Difference?", "Here’s How To Make Your Own Alkaline Water".