Health Benefits of Alkaline Water

There is no credible evidence in standard medical or scientific literature to support claims that alkaline water has any greater health effects or health benefits than drinking regular water. Six impossible things about Alkaline Water (AW): 1 - Alkalinity of AW can survive the digestive system 2 - Alkalinity of AW can change your blood's or body's pH 3 - Redox potential of AW has an effect on oxygen radicals in your cells 4 - Ionized water gives you energy by providing lots of oxygen 5 - Alkaline Water has smaller clusters of water molecules 6 - AW is better at hydrating or detoxifying than regular water All water ionizers use electrolysis to produce an alkaline (basic) solution, typically sodium hydroxide (which is used in drain cleaners) and and an acid solution. The alkalinity of the water is relatively weak and is neutralized immediately by the stomach contents - with no change to the pH of the body - thankfully, or the devices would probably kill the user. Most of the 'evidence' used to support claims of health benefits for alkaline water is in the form of testimonials - someone's individual perception and story of how the product helped them - instead of well constructed scientific studies. Companies that sell ionizers often use testimonials as evidence to suggest that alkaline water cures or helps treat cancer, diabetes or other diseases. This is a tactic to bypass FDA regulations that prevent making direct claims about curing specific diseases. There is no evidence that water forms stable clusters of any size, that water clusters are different in alkaline water, or that it would make any difference if the hypothetical clusters were of different size. Similarly, dissolved hydrogen will have no effect on health. The term alkaline refers to a solution that neutralizes acid, so Alkaline waters purpose is to reduce or neutralize acidity in the body. But other than stating this, what are the benefits of Alkaline water? Well, aside from it actually being water, the alkalinity of the water serves as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are important because they destroy free radicals (atomic or

molecular particles that are highly chemically reactive and are believed to be a major cause of degenerative diseases and cancers) within the blood stream. And thats not all. Preliminary research has shown that alkaline water may help in the slowing of bone loss. While the research is not entirely conclusive and needs to be furthered, the implications are huge if long-term study finds that bone mineral density can be influenced by consuming alkaline water over the long term. This would spell many good tidings to those whom are going through menopause or just experiencing old age. The human body is an amazing machine and is quite capable of self-repair but there are times when it needs help and in cases such as these (free radicals and bone loss), it could use some capable and natural help. And thats not all. Balance is a natural and beautiful aspect of nature that keeps our planet spinning and us alive. But what about the balance within our bodies? We put so much junk into our bodies every day that they become out of whack with nature. This is where alkaline water comes into play. Imagine having a pH balance that is ideal, keeping you healthy and virile. By reducing or removing excess acid from the bloodstream, you are, in effect, balancing your pH level and keeping your body healthy. BALANCES PH The ideal pH level for your body is 7 on a scale from 0 to 14, with 0 being very acidic and 14 being very alkaline. Many things such as diet, environment and even metabolism can affect your pH balance. Alkaline water has a pH of 9.5 -- 10 which helps bring the pH of your body to neutral. REVERSES AGING Alkaline water has an abundance of electrons and a negative charge. This scavenges free radicals and reduces oxidation of your body, in turn slowing down the aging process. According to Bob McCauley, author of "The Miraculous Powers of Ionized Water," everything you put in your body either increases or decreases oxidation. Therefore, everything we consume either reverses or accelerates the aging process. DETOXIFIES Ionized, or alkaline, water has smaller molecule clusters than regular water. These small clusters are able to permeate your body's cells and hydrate much more effectively. This makes the water and minerals better able to be absorbed by your body. It also allows your cells to fill up with water and flood out the toxins within. PROVIDES MORE OXYGEN Oxygen is one of your most vital nutrients. Ionized water causes free radicals to leave behind extra oxygen for your body to use. According to a report released by Vanderbilt University, an abundance of oxygen has been demonstrated to relieve conditions such as poor circulation, headaches, lung disease, heart disease and even cancer.

Alkaline ionized water is used for drinking and cooking, and provides users with several important health benefits:

ALKALIZING: restores pH balance by reducing acidity levels in the body ANTIOXIDANT: helps to neutralize free radicals that can cause cellular and DNA damage SUPER-HYDRATING: smaller water cluster size allows water to penetrate cells more easily MINERAL RICH: contains higher concentrations of alkaline minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium which are vital to human health OXYGEN RICH: increases the amount of dissolved oxygen in the blood DETOXIFYING: eliminates mucus build-up on colon walls, thus improving the bodys ability to absorb important nutrients CLEANSING: contributes to flushing out acidic waste and toxins that have accumulated in the body over time ENERGIZING: negatively charged hydroxyl ions contribute to increased energy, mental clarity, and overall alertness WEIGHT CONTROL: reduces the bodys need for fatty tissues which protect vital organs from acidity by storing acidic waste in less critical parts of the body CLEAN WATER: pre-filtration cartridge inside the ionizer removes chlorine and other common pollutants present in tap water REMOVES PESTICIDES: strong alkaline water with a pH over 10.5 helps to remove pesticides from fresh fruits and vegetables Alkaline ionized water is different from the water we drink. It contains ions, has a different boiling point, viscosity, surface tension, and can enter our body cells three times faster than ordinary tap water. The molecular structure is smaller than that of regular tap water, thereby more hydration and better detoxification. In general, the water we drink is poorly filtrated and exposes us to all kinds of toxins and pollution. On the other hand, alkaline ion water removes impurities and activates healthy minerals into an ionic form which produces 'living water'.

Alkaline ion water is a powerful liquid antioxidant that readily absorbs into the body and neutralizes free radicals. Free radical damage causes us to age faster and is largely responsible for many diseases including cancer. The alkaline ion water balances and maintains our proper body pH level (6.9-7.2) which creates an environment essential to deterring bacteria, inflammation and disease. The Alkal-Life has the ability to convert normal tap water to an antioxidant with a negative ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potentiality) which means that it supplies the water with an abundant amount of hydrogen, rejuvenating our bodies.

Alkaline water tastes 'wetter' because the molecules are smaller (6-7 per cluster) and this makes the water super-hydrating and more absorbent. Since our bodies will have more water to work with, it can deliver more nutrients to all it's parts. Although this small cluster size enables our bodies to readily absorb nutrients, it is also able to transport nutrients and eliminate waste within a half hour (it takes our bodies 2 1/2 hours to do the same thing with ordinary tap water). If you need a good reason why you should switch to alkaline ion water, here are three to consider:

Alkaline water is a powerful liquid antioxidant that is easily absorbed into the body and neutralizes free radicals. Alkaline water has ions (lots of them) to balance and maintain a proper body pH (6.97.2). This creates an environment that inhibits bacteria, inflammation and disease. Alkaline water has a smaller molecular structure. This facilitates more hydration, faster nutritional intake and better detoxification.

Alkaline water has excess oxygen, not in the form of O2, but in the form of OH- which is very stable because it is mated with positively ionized alkaline minerals. Two of these hydroxyl ions can form a water molecule (H2O) and produce one oxygen atom. The alkaline molecule is used to detoxify toxic acid compounds, and when that happens the hydroxyl ion is freed to supply excess oxygen to the cells to prevent the development of cancer. Its truly killing two birds with one stone. We are talking about two kinds of oxygen. On is in a dynamic form, O2, and the other is in the stable bias form of OH- mated with positively ionized alkaline molecules. The body needs both kinds of oxygen. If you hold your breath, O2 is cut off and you die, and if your body pH goes down below 7, OH- is cut off and you would die also. When breathing stops, O2, is first used up and the body will use up OH- secondly, then death will occur. That takes about three minutes. Those people with high alkalinity, like babies, would live longer than three minutes.

Powerful Antioxidant We've all heard the term "free radicals" and "antioxidants", but do you know what they mean? Free radicals are unstable oxygen atoms that cause oxidation in our bodies, which brings about aging and disease. Oxidation is what turns an apple brown after it is cut or causes metal to rust. The process of oxidation "steals" electrons from the surface being oxidized. Antioxidants work by significantly slowing or preventing oxidation. Drinking ionized alkaline water helps scavenge free radicals in the body. It is nature's greatest antioxidant, laden with negatively charged hydrogen atoms. Alkalizing Action Why is alkalinity important? Our bodies function best when they are neither too acid nor too alkaline. Our blood system is always working to keep itself in the narrow range of pH 7.35 to 7.45. Alkaline water can neutralize the acidity of the body caused by stress, modern diet, air pollution and many bottled waters. An acidic body is a breeding ground for disease. Drinking ionized alkaline water greatly enhances the physiological processes responsible for attaining and maintaining a relative blood and urine alkalinity. Alkalizing increases the body's natural defenses and strengthens immunity. Detoxifying and Cleaning Having a clean colon is important...animal protein, dairy, alcohol, processed and and refined foods and saturated fats all produce a mucus plaque that adheres to the colon walls. These toxins create a barrier that prevents vital nutrients from being absorbed into the body. It is well known in the field of integrative medicine that a polluted colon contributes to many diseases, but by simply alkalizing our bodies and cleansing our colons, common ailments can be resolved. Super-Hydration Ionization breaks clusters of water molecules into smaller micro-clusters, reducing the size of the clusters from the 11-16 molecules in standard water to 5-6 molecules in ionized water. Smaller clusters pass through cell walls more easily and hydrate the cells more quickly. Ionized alkaline water provides superior hydration and nutrition at a cellular level. Alkal-Life water tastes smooth and sweet, increasing your desire to drink water. You can literally taste the difference.

Bring Your Body Back To Balance

When you take your first refreshing sip of Alkal-Life water, you will wonder how you ever tolerated anything else! Optimal health begins when Alkal-Life water turns your acidic, polluted, chlorinated tap water into healthy ionized alkaline water. Slow down the aging process, promote healthy weight loss, boost your immunity and increase absorption of minerals and nutrients!