Alkaline Water: Is it Truly Beneficial ?

Many popular American foods are flooded with sugar, unhealthy doses of salt, and bleached, white flour. Processed food is widely available in grocery stores and wholesale food markets all over the United States. Fast food restaurants are practically on every block and corner. Fast food and processed food has been a significant part of American culture. The foods that Americans are consuming may have to do with the increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease and cancer that our society is currently experiencing.

Consuming food and drinks that are plant-based, nutrient-filled and organic is the best route to inner and outer health. Fast food and processed food can affect the body's acid-alkaline balance. The body's pH is usually between the range of 7.35 and 7.45 on the acid base scale. When acid forming foods are consumed on a daily basis, this place the body's internal environment in an acidic state. An internal, acidic environment can lead to sickness and disease.

The Science Behind Body Alkalinity

The human body consists of intracellular and extracellular fluids which are at slightly alkaline ranges. The body possesses natural buffer systems that regulate the acidic and alkaline balance of these fluids including the blood. These three buffer systems are the bicarbonate buffer system, protein buffer system and the phosphate buffer system. These buffer systems help to maintain homeostasis in the body. They help to maintain the acidic-alkaline balance. If one is constantly consuming acidic forming foods, the buffer systems of the body will fight to bring the body's internal environment back to its normal pH. The constant consumption of acidic forming foods can cause the body's natural buffer systems to become overworked. When this happens the buffer systems that normally regulates the internal environment will not function properly.

"All Water is Good, No Matter Where it Comes From!"

Every human being should have access to pure water; water that has been filtered from impurities and hard minerals. Many individuals believe the myth that all water is good even if it comes from a fountain or sink. Hard, municipal water has been tested and found to have remnants of pharmaceutical drugs, fluoride, disinfect byproducts and various other harmful contaminants. Consuming soda has an extreme acid-forming effect on the body. The average person in America consumes about a gallon of soda on a weekly basis. One 20 ounce bottle of coke has approximately 70g of sugar. This is quite an astounding number for a single bottle of soda. New Zealand woman, Natasha Harris recently died from her coke drinking habit. The coroner's report explained that Harris' coke consumption led to a large amount of fat deposits on her liver. She developed an enlarged liver and passed away as a result.

Pure, Ionized Alkaline Water for Optimal Health

The benefits of alkaline water are numerous. Alkaline water enhances the buffering capacity of the intracellular and extracellular fluids in the body. This water has an alkaline forming effect on the body. It is very important to consume food and drinks that have this type of effect on the body. Alkaline water helps to neutralize acids in the body. This water also helps to prevent diseases. Alkaline water prevents and inhibits free radical processes due to its powerful antioxidant properties. Since alkaline water is such a powerful antioxidant, it functions as a guard against chronic disease and other grave health conditions. The regular consumption of pure water is essential for optimal health. Unlike hard, distilled, deionized and bottled water, alkaline water is more easily absorbed by the body because of its molecular structure. Alkaline water's molecules are micro-sized. The molecules of alkaline water are much smaller than plain water's molecules. Regular consumption of alkaline water leads to optimal hydration and absorption.

Scientific studies have focused on alkaline water and its health benefits.

One particular study completed by (Heil, 2010) focused on mineral rich alkaline water and its effects on young adults. The study proved that habitual consumption of alkaline water was correlated with an improved acid-base balance. The young adults who participated in the long term study experienced superior hydration and better health. Another scientific study completed at the University of Montana showed alkaline water's effects on cyclists (Seifert & Heil, 2009). One group was given alkaline water and the other was given plain, bottled water. Alkaline water was found to significantly hydrate the cyclists much faster than bottled water.

Households may opt to invest in alkaline water machines or ionizers. This allows for an individual or family to have access to pure, alkaline water on a daily basis.

Enagic International is a manufacturer of a number of high quality alkaline water machines.

To receive further information about alkaline water ionizers or to purchase one, contact Dr. Mechelle to receive an alkaline water consultation:

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References:

Heil, D. (2010). Acid-base balance and hydration status following consumption of mineral-based alkaline bottled water. Jornal of The International Society of Sports Nutrition, 1A-2A

Heil, D., Seifert, J. (2009). Influence of bottled water on rehydration following a dehydrating bout of cycling exercise. Journal Of The International Society of Sports Nutrition, 1A-12A