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Tuesday, 20 March 2018

How To Prepare Alkaline Water At Home

How To Prepare Alkaline Water At Home
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Firstly, you must understand the pH levels of your water. There is a way to test it. Get a pH kit (that comes with pH strips and a color chart). Dip a strip in the water that you want to alkalize, let it sit for a moment, and then compare it against the color chart. Water above a pH of 7 is basic, and below 7 is acidic. You ideally want it to be anywhere between 7 and 9.
There are three ways you can prepare alkaline water at home.
  • Using Baking Soda
Add 1/8 tablespoon of baking soda to 8 oz. of water. The soda has a high alkaline content. And when mixed with water, it increases its alkaline properties. But ensure you don’t use baking soda if you are on a low-sodium diet – as it is high in sodium.
  • Using Lemons
Take 64 oz. of water. Slice one lemon into 8 wedges and place them in the water – don’t squeeze them. Keep the water covered for about 8 to 12 hours at room temperature. You can also add a tablespoon of pink Himalayan sea salt if you want. Lemons are anionic, and when you drink lemon water, your body reacts with their anionic properties and makes the water alkaline as your body digests it.
  • Using pH Drops
You can get a pH bottle from the nearest pharmacy or health food store (you can get it online too). Follow the instructions as to how many drops you can add to water. The drops contain alkaline minerals that can alkalize your water.
All good. But what’s the big deal with alkaline water? And most importantly, is the alkaline water that you get in the market really natural?
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Is Your Alkaline Water Natural Or Artificial?

Naturally alkaline water occurs when it passes over rocks and picks minerals that make it alkaline. This usually happens in natural springs.
But most people consume alkaline water that has been through electrolysis, which uses an ionizer to increase the pH of the water. However, there have been mixed reactions amongst doctors and scientists with respect to the consumption of artificially alkalized water.
Talking in exact terms, the naturally alkaline water is simply called alkaline water. But the artificial alkaline water is called alkaline ionized water.
Let us also talk about alkaline diet here. The purpose of alkaline water is to correct or reverse the excessively acidic state we have put our bodies into (because of unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits). An alkaline diet serves the same purpose. It consists more of fresh fruits and vegetables that come loaded with nutrients (even supplements can help – just consult your nutritionist once).
Now, we get to the most important question.
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Is It Safe?

Is the alkaline water you buy from the market safe?
To put it clearly, the issue most health experts have with alkaline water is not safety, but the health claims. There is a dearth of research on many of the health claims made about alkaline water, and how it can possibly treat just about any health ailment. In reality, it may not.
The concern with artificial alkaline water is it might be demineralized during the process of alkalization, which could be bad news in the long run (15).
Substantial research says your body is already built to provide the required balance (16). Alkaline water might just be a marketing hype. But hey, if you know someone who has genuinely benefited from alkaline water, you might as well listen to them (after talking to an expert, obviously).
Try to get to the facts. Don’t simply go by what your friends say or what the trend is.
Alright. But where do you get it?
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Where To Buy Alkaline Water

You can get your alkaline water from any grocery or health food store. Or you can even buy it online.
All good. But does alkaline water have any specific dangers?
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What Are The Side Effects Of Alkaline Water?

When you start drinking alkaline water, the normal side effects include headaches, fatigue, runny nose, and darker and softer stools. But these are good signs as they are related to the detoxification your body is undergoing. These side effects will subside once your body gets accustomed to the water – which can take anywhere between a couple of days to 2 to 3 weeks. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor.
Other than those, one serious side effect is excessive alkalinity. Too much of alkaline water can disrupt your body’s normal pH and lead to a condition called metabolic alkalosis – this causes confusion, nausea, vomiting, hand tremors, and tingling in the hands and feet.
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Conclusion

It’s a myth that alkaline water can treat just about any ailment. It doesn’t. It might aid your health in some way and improve the way your body responds to treatment. But it definitely is not a replacement for actual treatment.
You can try it for the benefits. But do take care. Consult your doctor first.
Let us know how this post has helped you. Simply leave a comment below.


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