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ALKALINE IONISED WATER
The Ioniser The IonizerYou can install a water ioniser on your kitchen sink. It takes tap water, filters it and then using electrolysis, splits it into water containing mostly acid minerals and water containing mostly alkaline minerals. The two types of water come out in two separate pipes. Buy a model with titanium electrodes or platinum-coated titanium electrodes - they have an expected life of ten years, much longer than any other type of electrode The Sales PitchSeveral health writers maintain that the key to health and longevity is the management and disposal of acidic waste products. Alkaline ionised water can be rich in alkaline minerals, though of course it depends on what's in the tap water that feeds into your ionizer. These alkaline minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, nickel and manganese help make your body more alkaline and remove toxic acid wastes from your body Some models have a cartridge that lets you add crushed coral or other alkaline minerals. This is a good idea, especially if you live in an area with poor mineral content in the water supply (such as West Australia, where I live) The ioniser removes some but not all of the acid-forming minerals in the alkaline water, depending upon the pH level you select. For example, at a pH of 9.0 about a third of the fluorides are removed. The same applies to the other acid-forming minerals The sediment and carbon pre-filters remove the chlorine and particle matter The alkaline water apparently has another characteristic – the water molecules are reconfigured into a lighter, simpler form that are more easily absorbed by your body and your cells. There seems to be no scientific evidence that this is possible Another claim is that ionised alkaline water gives you an additional source of oxygen, provided in a body-friendly way. The effect is similar to deep breathing, exercise or sleeping in fresh air. Oxygen is an important degenerative disease treatment and anti-ageing therapy. Insufficient oxygen leads to many degenerative diseases I heard one scientist say that yes, ionised water provides a raised level of oxygen in your blood, but it would not be much more than you would get from a few deep breaths. In defence of alkaline water, I did feel slightly energised after drinking it, and it did tend to keep me awake if a drank a glass before going to bed. All other people I know who have drank alkaline water did not report this effect Many plants thrive on alkaline ionised water The acid water has some properties similar to the water from a natural hot mineral spring. It will restore skin acidity after washing, and you can use it as a hair conditioner. It keeps your face fresh and clean and protects you from acne. However, I was always reluctant to use it on my skin because of the high level of acidic pollutants in municipal water, such as fluorides. It is a versatile disinfectant both on your body, and for domestic tasks such as cleaning vegetables or washing the toilet. It adds substantially to the life of cut flowers My Experience after drinking alkaline water for 10 yearsFor ten years I drank alkaline water almost exclusively. The pH was between 8 and 9, usually closer to 8. The alkaline water tasted sweet and good, but I cannot attribute any health benefits to the water over this extensive period When I used to drink alkaline water, I tried not to drink it within an hour before or after a meal. This is important for high protein meals, which need an acid environment in which to digest. Most people need more acid in their stomachs, and can improve their digestion by supplementing with hydrochloric acid. A glass of alkaline water does not help with the digestion of your protein food! In early 2010, I was diagnosed with severe acid reflux, GERD or GORD. I suffered blockage, heartburn, and infection of the lower oesophagus. Typical symptoms that others suffer include:
Whilst investigating why my stomach was digesting poorly, and my lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) was not closing efficiently, I discovered that both the LES and the pyloric sphincter are pH sensitive. In simple terms, the valves for entry and exit to your stomach are confused by ongoing alkalinity. One of the keys for efficient digestion is a strongly acid stomach. I stopped drinking alkaline water, and started treatment with apple cider vinegar. There was an immediate improvement in my digestion and the reflux virtually disappeared within days I believe that prolonged and consistent use of alkaline water was responsible for my acid reflux problem Conventional medicine and the drug companies promote alkaline cures to stomach problems. Yes, alkalinity provides fast and temporary relief of the symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn. However, the opposite is needed for a cure. For good health and long life your stomach needs to be constantly and strongly acidic. The research proving this has been conveniently ignored for 50 years The simple cure for my acid reflux (GERD, GORD)For most people the cure is easy. The traditional and most effective remedy is apple cider vinegar (ACV). Whey made from raw milk (preferably using kefir), lemon juice and Swedish bitters are also effective. The whey I am referring to here is the acidic, clear liquid that remains after you make curds or cheese from milk (NOT whey powder). You can make the best whey yourself, using kefir. I know several people who have healed long-term degenerative diseases with this single remedy Take a between one and four teaspoons of ACV in a glass of water before a meal. A lesser quantity of acidic water after a meal helps to wash out any food particles that may be stopping the LES from closing properly. The acidity also helps it to close correctly, and helps with digestion If you take an acid such as ACV between meals or before going to bed, rinse your mouth to avoid damaging your tooth enamel Kombucha, kefir and rejuvelac are slightly acidic, and help heal stomach acidity problems. They also contain natural probiotic microorganisms, so important for healing digestive problems The simple and clear logic behind all this, and a more detailed discussion are available in my book Grow Youthful, A Practical Guide to Slowing Your Aging Recipes and a detailed discussion of suitable foods are available in my recipe book The Grow Youthful Recipe Book Other WarningsDo not consume alkaline water with any medicines, supplements, or other additives. The alkaline water is reactive, and can form potentially dangerous by-products when mixed with a drug or other chemical compounds James P McMahon of Utah writes: If your tap water contains unregulated contaminants such as pharmaceuticals these may be transformed by the ionizing process into unknown compounds with unknown health risks. Tests have shown that ozone converts some pharmaceuticals into other unknown compounds as opposed to removing them. The electrical process in alkaline ionizers produces peroxide which acts precisely the same as ozone You should store ionised water in sealed glass bottles rather than plastic bottles, because it is reactive and can react with some plastics. It also reacts with the air and loses its ionisation if it is left exposed (of course, the alkaline minerals remain) Wait! You can still use your ioniserDon't throw out your ioniser! Recently I have discovered what I think is a better way to use my ioniser. In Perth, Australia, where I live, the water has fluorides added, in the mistaken belief that it improves the dental health of the population. I explain in Grow Youthful how these fluorides are harmful to your health. My tap water is also high in chlorine and other pollutants I now use my ioniser on the maximum setting. I fill glass bottles with water at a pH of about 10. I then add 2 ml of 5% apple cider vinegar into each bottle. This brings the pH down to 6.5. After a little experimentation, I know exactly how much vinegar to add each time. My drinking water is now neutral to very slightly acidic, and my reflux problem has gone. More importantly, most of the toxic fluorides are removed from my drinking water My logic is that on the maximum setting, my ioniser will get rid of most of the acidic toxins, especially the fluorides. Few other water filters can remove the fluorides in water - only a water distiller, and some reverse osmosis filters I have not heard of anyone else using an ionizer in this way, so if you have any comments I would be grateful if you would contact me References
(1) When there is sufficient acid, the LES opens easily with only 5 mm Hg of pressure from above (swallowing) yet 80 mm Hg pressure
from below will not force it open. A burp or a lack of acid will cause it to open. It instantly closes again at the first sign of
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