Do you think the water you drink is safe? What if the water you had been consuming for so long is not as healthy and pure as it seemed? Well, don’t worry – we have ionized water to the rescue.
There are a number of health benefits of ionized water we should be aware of. And if you are wondering what they are, go ahead and read this post!
What is Ionized water? Ionized water, also known as alkaline water, is the water whose pH value is more than 7, while pure water is neutral with a pH value of 7. As we all have learnt in our chemistry classes, pH is the measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in an aqueous solution. A solution having pH less than 7 is called acidic while a solution with pH more than 7 is called alkaline or basic. Sometimes, due to the consumption of acidic food, our body becomes more acidic resulting in several health problems. So for better health, it is vital for our body to have a balanced pH level i.e. 7.4 (slightly alkaline).
An acidic body triggers a variety of health issues characterized by a condition called acidosis. You can check your acid level with the help of a measuring kit. Given below are a few symptoms of acidosis:
When our body becomes more acidic, we should start adding alkaline food in our diet. Similarly, drinking ionized water regularly helps maintain the body’s pH levels. It also has antioxidant properties that eliminate free radicals from our body, thus, providing us protection from many diseases.
Today water ionizers are widely available in the market. In the process of treating water so that it becomes drinkable, water treatment facilities often add chemicals and filters to remove unhealthy molecules from the water. But one can also increase the alkaline levels of water at home by following the simple methods given below. Before proceeding to ionize, it is advisable to measure the existing pH level of water for which specially designed kits are available in the market. The ingredients given below can greatly increase the alkaline level of water.
Lemons are easily available everywhere and can enhance the pH level of water. Take approximately 2 litres of water, cut the lemon slices, and add them to water. Do not squeeze. Now cover the water and allow it to stay for 8-12 hours at room temperature. You can add sea salt to it to mineralize this water.
One can get pH drops from a health store. They have alkaline properties. Take some water in a jug and add pH drops to it. It is advisable to take filtered water. The amount of drops should be added according to the instructions on the pH bottle.
As we all know, baking soda has alkaline properties and its addition to water can increase its alkalinity. Thus, baking soda can be used to make water ionized. All you need to do is add 600mg baking soda to 8 oz of water and stir it until the baking soda mixes well with water. It should be noted that baking soda contains a high amount of sodium, and hence one needs to be careful.
We all are aware of the implications of drinking impure water. Today, many of the health issues faced by us can be attributed to the consumption of regular tap water, which is not pure. Hence, replacing your regular tap water with ionized water will provide you with the following health benefits.
Acid reflux is not an uncommon disease. It arises when there is an excess acid level in our stomach. Acid reflux is a condition where the stomach acid flows back into the esophagus (food pipe). According to researchers at the Voice Institute of New York, alkaline water may just be a heartburn sufferer’s new best friend. Apparently, the alkalinity in artesian well water with natural bicarbonate (pH 8.8) can permanently inactivate pepsin in vitro (1), (2).
Higher LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels may invite plaque growth, atherosclerosis, and several other cardiovascular diseases. Excess LDL cholesterol starts accumulating in the veins and arteries, leading to their blockage. Alkaline water has antioxidant properties and a pH value of 8.8, which prevents LDL cholesterol accumulation. Ionized water also dissolves the accumulated LDL cholesterol in arteries and veins, thus neutralizing the blood flow.
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