What is Alkaline Ionized Water ?
Several health writers maintain that the key to health and longevity is the management and disposal of acidic waste products. Alkaline ionized water can be rich in alkaline minerals, though of course it depends on what's in your tap water to start with. These alkaline minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, nickel and manganese help make your body more alkaline and remove acid waste products from your body.
Some models have a cartridge that lets you add crushed coral or other alkaline minerals. This is a good idea, especially if you live in an area with poor mineral content in the water supply (such as West Australia).
The ionizer removes some but not all of the acid-forming minerals from the alkaline water, depending upon the pH level you select. For example, at a pH of 9.0 about a third of the harmful added fluorides are removed. The same applies to the other acid-forming minerals.
The sediment and carbon pre-filters remove the chlorine and particle matter.
The alkaline water apparently has another characteristic - the water molecules are reconfigured into a lighter, simpler form that are more easily absorbed by your body and your cells.
However, I have found no scientific evidence that this is possible.
Another claim is that ionised alkaline water gives you an additional source of oxygen, provided in a body-friendly way. The effect is similar to deep breathing, exercise or sleeping in fresh air. Oxygen is an important degenerative disease treatment and anti-ageing therapy. Insufficient oxygen leads to many degenerative diseases.
I heard one scientist say that yes, ionised water provides a raised level of oxygen in your blood, but it would not be much more than you would get from a few deep breaths. In defence of alkaline water, I did feel slightly energised after drinking it, and it did tend to keep me awake if I drank a glass before going to bed. All other people I know who have drank alkaline water did not report this effect.
Many plants thrive on alkaline ionised water.
Uses of Alkaline Ionized Water
Plants- Alkaline water will neutralize the acid soil and effectively. Fill your vases with alkaline water to extend the life of most fresh cut flowers.
Cooking and making tea- Making tea and coffee with alkaline water cancels some of the undesirable side effects. The pH in the water decreases when heating the water, since the carbon dioxide in the air neutralises it.
Various Dishes- Souring taste will be gone while natural taste will enriched for bamboo shoots, tree shoots, seaweed etc. Fishy smell will be eliminated for fish cooking.
Vegetables with unpleasant Odor- Vegetables soak in alkaline water for 20-30 minutes, odor will be reduced, softer and tastier. Cook your vegetables in alkaline water to enhance flavor and eliminate bitterness as well as bringing out the natural color. Alkaline water helps retain vitamin and mineral content that is normally lost in the cooking process.
What Is Acidic Water?
Acid water is water with a potential hydrogen (pH) of less than 7. pH refers to the amount of hydrogen ions mixed in with the water. pH is measured on a scale from 0 to 14, and 7 represents neutral where the water is neither alkaline nor acidic. Zero through 7 indicates acidity, the lower the number the higher the acidity. Seven through 14 indicates alkalinity, the higher the number the higher the alkalinity.
Acids are primary contributors to the measure of pH in a solution, and the presence of acids a key characteristic of almost all solutions, from blood in the body to foods and drinks we consume. Acids in solution have a pH below 7.0, a sour taste, releases hydroxyl ions in water, and turn litmus paper red.
Uses of Acidic Water
DAILY SKIN CARE: improves the complexion of your skin as it works as a natural astringent and removes dirt and oil without the use of chemicals
HAIR CARE: used for washing and rinsing hair, acidic water is good for the scalp and reduces dandruff
MOUTH CARE: use as mouth wash to kill germs, as gargle to help soothe sore throat, or for brushing teeth to remove plaque
SKIN PROBLEMS: helps to relieve the aggravation caused by dry, itchy or chapped skin, and contributes to clearing acne, psoriasis and eczema.
