The origin of the Lourdes Hydrofix is a story of love, perseverance, and an uncompromising quest for purity. It begins not in a boardroom, but with a father, Mr. Takashi Hida, and his newborn daughter.
A Father’s Commitment
In November 2008, Mr. Hida’s daughter came into the world. It was clear from her first moments that she was incredibly fragile and would face profound, lifelong health challenges. This new reality was soul-crushing. Mr. Hida described it as a period of deep despair:
“The reality of our circumstance was completely soul-crushing… I felt tremendous guilt for having brought my daughter into the world only to endure a constant, daily fight for life.”
This overwhelming challenge, however, soon became a profound calling. Seeing his daughter smile, he found his purpose. His focus became singular: to provide her with comfort, joy, and the safest, most supportive environment possible.
“…seeing my daughter smile… made me realize that devoting myself to discovering any possible way to provide as much comfort and joy… would be my commitment to her…”
The Search for a Safe Solution
His research led him to the emerging science of molecular hydrogen. A small ray of hope shone on his family. He began studying the basics, meeting with doctors and professors to get their opinions from various angles.
He consulted with his daughter’s doctor, who gave conditional permission to try it. The condition was absolute: the hydrogen water could contain no impurities.
The doctor explained that for a person with a severely compromised or weakened system—like his daughter—even the slightest exposure to impurities from a device could pose an unacceptable risk. Her body simply could not eliminate contaminants.
A Disheartening Discovery: The Problem of Impurity
With that stark warning, Mr. Hida’s home soon resembled a hydrogen equipment showroom. He acquired every generator available on the market, but a disheartening discovery followed: none of them met the standard of purity his daughter required.
He found that most manufacturers used cheap materials from overseas to cut costs, relied on inferior technology, and, in some cases, even used harmful chemicals in their components. It became obvious that these devices all carried the risk of generating impurities.
Having seen hope in hydrogen, Mr. Hida was faced with a “show-stopping” problem: the machine he needed simply did not exist.
The Decision to Innovate: “I Will Make It Myself!”
For a parent in his position, now was the only opportunity to act. Mr. Hida made a life-changing decision. In his words:
“It did not take long to decide that if it doesn’t exist in the world, I would have to make it myself!“
With that goal firmly in mind, he launched the project to develop a truly safe hydrogen generator. He found many talented experts, engineers, and companies who shared his commitment. The team identified every factor that could introduce impurities—the electrolysis method, the electrode parts, the plastics, and the additives.
To be safe, they had to invent new technology. The most difficult part was developing a new electrolysis method that not only produced zero impurities but also allowed the user to visually detect any abnormalities. The result was the complete separate chamber electrolysis method, established through Japan’s cutting-edge technology. To ensure absolute quality, there was no other option than to use all Japanese parts.
The Birth of the Lourdes Hydrofix
Mr. Hida’s philosophy was simple:
“For my daughter, I made no compromises; her life is irreplaceable… I poured all my love for my daughter into developing the first pure and safe hydrogen generator.”
Finally, in 2016, the Lourdes Hydrofix was completed. It was a masterpiece of Japanese engineering, made possible by the compassion of people who care for others. Leading Japanese companies, including those who work with Toyota, Yamaha, and Kobe Steel, provided support in development and technology.
A Legacy of Love
Today, Mr. Hida’s daughter is sixteen years old. Her journey has been an inspiration to their entire family. Even now, the Lourdes Hydrofix is always by her bed—a testament to the love that created it and a tool that supports her daily wellness on her father’s behalf.
His daughter’s life inspired the creation of a device that could offer hope to other families who, like him, were searching for a high-quality, pure, and safe option in a market full of compromises.
As Mr. Hida reflects:
“Perhaps my daughter was born to bring a ray of hope and encouragement to all those who struggle… Hence, my daughter’s life and the birth of the Lourdes Hydrofix are inextricably entwined—a testament to and achievement of her life—both indisputable miracles.”
