Tuesday, April 21, 2009

The Power of Alkaline Water

There is a new rage in the world of filtered water and health, and it is alkaline water. This water is run through a special ionizing filter that raises the pH of the water and lowers the acidity. The reasons for doing this are varied. Many believe that alkaline water helps to energize the body, helping the person to be less tired and to have more energy throughout the day. It is also considered that alkaline water is more easily absorbed into the body’s system, helping a person get all of the benefits of drinking water. Many feel that using alkaline water in cooking helps improve and enhance the taste of the food. Some even believe that the alkaline water helps to lower blood pressure, enhance weight loss and help the body heal quickly. Also, many believe in the antioxidant power of the alkaline water, feeling that the water will help slow the effects of aging. Although the actual results of alkaline water have not been proven, the systems to provide such water have become quite popular.


These systems are called water ionizers. Ionizers use the method of electrolysis to separate the water into its two different forms, acidic and alkaline, which are opposites. By doing this, the ionizers can reduce the acidity in the water and only retain the alkalinity. These ionizers connect to your regular tap and claim to turn your tap water into alkaline water in less than five minutes. Most water ionizers cost five hundred dollars or more. And many of them include a regular water filter in addition to the ionizing part of the system.

While the actual results of drinking alkaline water have not been determined, it has been proven that it will not actually change the body’s pH level. The water may in fact be more helpful and do some of the things that it is claimed to. However, drinking regular filtered water is just as beneficial, and you will not have to spend upwards of five hundred dollars on a water ionizer. In the end, the decision is yours. Do the research, and read about the benefits of alkaline water. If you feel that it will help you, then you can begin shopping for a water ionizer. There are plenty of ionizers on the market, and the Internet is an excellent source for comparison shopping and researching.

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