Is Alkaline Water Good for you?
There are many benefits to drinking water such as: hydration, increased energy, flush out toxins, regulate body temperature, and more. You may ask yourself, what is alkaline water? Or, how is it different from other waters? Alkaline water specifically, has a greater pH, of 7.0, than most other water types you may drink on a daily basis. The pH in water shows how acidic or alkaline a substance is on a scale of 0 to 14. The higher you go on the scale, the more alkaline the substance is. Here at, Acme Water World, we recommend our new alkaline water that comes from a private Aquifer. This water is balanced with rich and natural minerals that give it a natural pH of 7.7.
USES OF ALKALINE WATERWhat is alkaline water and what are its uses? Other than drinking bottled alkaline water, it can be used in many other situations including, but not limited to:
• Preparing food and drinks
• Cleaning your house
• Personal hygiene and care
• Pet hygiene
• Maintaining a happy and healthy garden
USES OF ALKALINE WATERWhat is alkaline water and what are its uses? Other than drinking bottled alkaline water, it can be used in many other situations including, but not limited to:
• Preparing food and drinks
• Cleaning your house
• Personal hygiene and care
• Pet hygiene
• Maintaining a happy and healthy garden
If you are considering an alkaline diet, including alkaline water, you may have a few questions. We’ve put together this brief primer to give you a better idea of how simple this change can be, and how good you will feel afterwards.
1. Alkaline water neutralizes the acid build up in our bodies, thus balancing our pH levels in our body’s cells. Acid build up has many causes, including an imbalanced diet, lack of exercise, smoking and other lifestyle factors. When our pH levels are balanced, we feel more energetic and can live fuller lives.
2. There are different ways to add alkalinity to your water. You can purchase special filters that attach to your faucet, or use pH booster drops, a more cost effective method that lets you make alkaline water for bottling on-the-go. Becoming healthier should not be an inconvenience.
3. The alkaline diet is popular among nutritionists, various doctors and scientists, wellness instructors and celebrities because it incorporates simple lifestyle changes that allow us to be better balanced, both inside and out. “I use alkaline water with my clients because I feel like disease happens in the body when it has an acidic environment,” says Robin Grayson-Cohen, an acupuncturist at Points of Health in Coral Gables, Florida. Chronic pain, immune issues and cancer all grow in an acidic environment.”
4. Alkaline water helps you heal faster. Extreme sportsman, runner and cyclist Ken Shuart swears by the stuff. “The quicker recovery from strenuous activity has been noticeable,” says Shuart, who is 53 years old. “I ran 100 miles this weekend and I feel fine today.”
5. Alkaline water is safe for children, as it has no added chemicals. Alkaline is a mineral that when added to water, increases the overall pH balance. It does not replace any medications you might otherwise be prescribed.
6. 150,000 people in the United States have acid reflux, which can manifest itself in heartburn or burning in the esophagus, as well as asthma and asthma related symptoms. Alkaline water has dramatically improved these symptoms for many people, and doctors are suggesting it more frequently to their patients.
7. Alkaline water has been shown to not only help people feel great, but also help them age slower. By supporting the body’s immune system through balancing the pH levels, alkaline water detoxes the body of mainly harmful chemicals and acid build up.
1. Alkaline water neutralizes the acid build up in our bodies, thus balancing our pH levels in our body’s cells. Acid build up has many causes, including an imbalanced diet, lack of exercise, smoking and other lifestyle factors. When our pH levels are balanced, we feel more energetic and can live fuller lives.
2. There are different ways to add alkalinity to your water. You can purchase special filters that attach to your faucet, or use pH booster drops, a more cost effective method that lets you make alkaline water for bottling on-the-go. Becoming healthier should not be an inconvenience.
3. The alkaline diet is popular among nutritionists, various doctors and scientists, wellness instructors and celebrities because it incorporates simple lifestyle changes that allow us to be better balanced, both inside and out. “I use alkaline water with my clients because I feel like disease happens in the body when it has an acidic environment,” says Robin Grayson-Cohen, an acupuncturist at Points of Health in Coral Gables, Florida. Chronic pain, immune issues and cancer all grow in an acidic environment.”
4. Alkaline water helps you heal faster. Extreme sportsman, runner and cyclist Ken Shuart swears by the stuff. “The quicker recovery from strenuous activity has been noticeable,” says Shuart, who is 53 years old. “I ran 100 miles this weekend and I feel fine today.”
5. Alkaline water is safe for children, as it has no added chemicals. Alkaline is a mineral that when added to water, increases the overall pH balance. It does not replace any medications you might otherwise be prescribed.
6. 150,000 people in the United States have acid reflux, which can manifest itself in heartburn or burning in the esophagus, as well as asthma and asthma related symptoms. Alkaline water has dramatically improved these symptoms for many people, and doctors are suggesting it more frequently to their patients.
7. Alkaline water has been shown to not only help people feel great, but also help them age slower. By supporting the body’s immune system through balancing the pH levels, alkaline water detoxes the body of mainly harmful chemicals and acid build up.
PH vALUES |
It’s no small wonder that the world currently spends more than $100 billion per year on bottled water. Many people buy bottled water for use outside of the home during work or exercise. Others drink it as a substitute for having to filter their own tap water. It is easy to carry around, relatively inexpensive, and good for you since it’s not filled with unhealthy ingredients and empty calories.
But what is bottled water really? Many bottled waters are simply tap water, “purified” and bottled up to look more attractive and sold in mass quantity. Countless brands of water now fill the shelves of retail stores, and many people would be surprised to learn that many of the most common brands of water measure very acidic on the pH scale. In fact, some well-known store brands could have a pH value as low as 4, while many others hover in the 5 to 6 range. A pH of 7 means neutral (ordinary tap water is commonly in the 7 to 8 range). Alkaline water, not included as part of this list, varies in pH from around 7.4 (mildly alkaline) all the way to 10 which is highly alkaline, sometimes referred to in the media as “super pH”. Alkalife TEN Spring Water, which is at the top of this range at 10pH, is also the only 10pH water that is sourced from natural springs (not from a ‘tap’ or municipal source). We’ve put together a list showing the pH values of some of the more common brands of bottled water. The pH levels recorded are based on our tests, and waters were tested multiple times for accuracy. This number does not necessarily reflect the pH of the specific brands of water at all times, as other factors (such as the length of time bottled) may affect water pH. All of the following water bottles were tested the day after purchase and at the same temperature, and the test was performed using a handheld pH tester. Store Brand Water: pH varies Store brand water is usually just tap water. It is uncommon for very cheap bottled water to have any additional filtering. It is only recommended to buy these bottles of water for trips in which safe water is hard to come by, such as a backpacking trip into the mountains. The pH of the water varies with the public water source. Propel Zero: pH 3.5 Sold as a “fitness water”, Propel Zero is a flavored line of waters and actually contains many ingredients including sweeteners which make it very acidic. In fact, it scores as the most acidic among all the waters tested. In terms of pH, it is not much different from soda. Aquafina: pH 5.5 Aquafina water comes from public water sources (tap water). It is thoroughly purified after it is obtained using a rigorous 7-step process. Aquafina measured a pH of approximately 5.5. Dasani: pH 5.2 Dasani water also comes from public water sources rather than natural aquifers, but after filtration, Dasani is more taste-focused. The water has a few additives such as magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, and trace amounts of sodium minerals. The pH of this water was approximately 5.2. Arrowhead Spring Water: pH 6.8 Arrowhead is sourced from multiple springs around the United States, so the pH could vary. For this particular test it measured slightly below neutral pH at 6.8. Crystal Geyser: pH 6.9 Crystal Geyser is based in San Francisco, though like Arrowhead they use a number of spring sources around the United States. They claim to utilize a double disinfection process to purify the water. It registers at 6.9 on the pH scale, which is just below neutral. Poland Spring: pH 7.2 Poland Spring water comes from a natural mountain spring. The water is thoroughly screened for contaminants, but many of the natural minerals can still be found in the water. Nestle Pure Life: pH 7.3 Nestle Pure Life water is bottled from a municipal source and goes through a multi-step process of filtration that involves reverse osmosis and/or distillation. Afterwards, the water is infused with minerals. Fiji: pH 7.3 Fiji water comes from an artesian aquifer where the water is naturally purified through volcanic rock. It is then filtered but not so much that it removes the natural mineral additives. This water’s pH was measured at 7.3. Volvic: pH 7.5 Volvic water is drawn from the heart of the Parc Naturel des Volcans d’Auvergne in central France, a protected environment. Volvic is bottled exclusively at its source, the Clairvic Spring. VOSS: pH 7.6 Voss water boasts an extremely low TDS (total dissolved solids). The water is bottled from a municipal water supply in Norway. Smart Water: pH 7.6 Smart Water is somewhat misleading when it comes to the water source. Although some of the plants use protected groundwater sources, most of its facilities use public water sources. The water is purified through distillation, and it also contains electrolytes such as calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium bicarbonate. The pH of this water when tested was 7.6. Deer Park: pH 7.8 Deer Park obtains its water from natural springs and filters its water thoroughly, attempting to make the water as pure as possible without additives. The pH of Deer Park water was approximately 7.8. Penta: pH 7.8 Penta has no additives and claims to be antioxidant for the body. It is bottled from a municipal source and processed through a high pressured, spinning chamber. Evian: pH 7.9 Evian water comes from a glacial spring where the water is naturally purified without the use of chemicals. It also contains minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates, and more. The pH tests performed were recorded manually and tested with the same machine, and they are not necessarily conclusive. However, they should be relatively close to accurate. It is important to know what type of water you are drinking and where it comes from. Even though many bottled waters taste similar, their mineral content, water sources, and pH levels may vary dramatically. Also, many bottled water companies distill or use reverse osmosis on their water, which strips it of nutrients. Later, this water is displayed as being “pure”, which may not be the healthiest. A few drops of Alkalife pH booster drops to any of these waters will raise the pH as well as mineral content considerably, so no matter what type of water you have available for drinking, you can be sure it is alkaline. www.propelwater.com/ Eternal: PH 7.7ph Eternal water is an Alkaline water as well |