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What is alkaline water?
Alkaline water is water that has a PH
above 7. A pH of 7 is considered neutral, a PH above 7 is alkaline and a PH
below 7 is acidic.
The best water to drink is Ionized
water, which is produced by running normal tap water from your house over a
positive (anode) and negative (cathode) electrode. This creates positive
and negative ions in the water that are then separated. Thus, two different
waters with opposite characteristics are created at the same time, one
alkaline, the other acid.
Why drink alkaline water?
1. Alkaline ionized water is a potent
antioxidant. It is very negatively charged (called ORP), while all other
waters and beverages are positively charged. Our bodies are starved for
negative ions, as we are overloaded with positive ions from our food,
drink, lifestyle and stress. Ionized water scavenges up free radicals,
preventing free radical damage before it occurs.
2. High pH alkaline water, with a pH
around 10 on the pH scale, neutralizes over acidity in the body. As the
acid is removed from cells, you excrete it and over time this process
promotes health and may cause disease symptoms to subside - less aches and
pains, better digestion, less headaches, the
possibility of decreasing medications and even weight loss (pH Diet). A
word about fat: it may be saving your life! Doctors know that the fat
withdrawn from liposuction is very acidic. Excess acid is stored in fat
cells to protect us from acid's negative effect. Alkaline water neutralizes
this acid, and enables the acidity along with the fat to be excreted, and
you lose weight!
3. Microclustered
water is produced by the electrolysis process inside the KYK water ionizer.
All other water molecules clump together in 10-12 molecule clusters, in an
irregular shape. Ionized water, also known as structured water s these
clusters to only 5-6 molecules in a very regular pentagonal or hexagonal
shape. This makes it easier for the ionized water to reach even the finest
of capillaries for deep detoxification and super hydration. It is this
quality of microclustering ionized water that
hydrates your cells much faster and more thoroughly than ordinary waters.
4. The extra oxygen molecules present in
ionized water gives you lots of energy and boosts alertness and memory. It
is this quality of oxygenated water that improves athletic performance and
is sought after by sports enthusiasts and casual exercisers as well.
Ionized water may improve your weight lifting, biking or aerobics
performance and recovery time. And, it is a well-known medical fact that
disease (particularly cancer) cannot live in an oxygenated alkaline
environment.
Scientists in Japan and throughout Asia are continuously studying, researching and testing the effects of
alkaline water on the human body. It has been found that alkaline water
neutralizes the acidity produced internally as a result of daily stress,
poor diet and excessive exercise. Since most of the foods we eat create
acid waste, it is important to drink alkaline water in order to maintain a
healthier, balanced life.
Not only does drinking alkaline water as
part of a regular daily regimen, aid in cleansing the body of acidic waste,
but scientists have found that this water has a positive effect upon the
health of patients suffering from severe illness.
As an added benefit, alkaline water is
also an antioxidant. Healthy cells are often attacked by destructive free
radicals. These free radicals cause cells to break down. Helpful
substances, known as antioxidants, protect cells from free radicals.
Alkaline ionized water goes one step further. It actually converts free
radicals before they have a chance to damage healthy cells. Alkaline water
seeks out free radicals and converts them into necessary oxygen which your
body can use.
What are the benefits of
antioxidant alkaline water?
• Quick Supply of Antioxidant
• Helps balance body pH
• Helps reduce excess acidity
• Healthy for intestinal track
The electrolysis process not only gains
an excess amount of electrons, but also reduces the cluster of molecules in
size from 11-13, which is the size of ordinary tap water to 5-7, which is
half that size. Due to its smaller clusters with lower molecular weight,
Antioxidant Alkaline Water is rapidly moving and readily absorbed by the
body system. It is able to better deliver nutrients to all the cells,
tissues, and organs and accelerates metabolism with increased elimination
of acidic water from the body.
Antioxidant Alkaline water neutralizes
acidity, thus helping the body to naturally rid itself of acidic waste
products in human body. Human blood has a pH value ranging from 7.3 to
7.45. 97% of the food we eat will produce high levels of acid in the body.
These acids, if not neutralized cause inflammation, free radicals, and kill
healthy cells by stealing oxygen. Alkaline water and food will not only
dissolve these harmful acids but will help remove them from the body by
allowing them to pass safely through the kidneys. If we keep our body in an
alkaline state it will allow us to eat the foods necessary to maintain good
health while dissolving the harmful acids which need to pass through our
kidney, and not be stored in our joints and organs.
How much Alkaline Water
should I drink?
1-2 8 0z. cups
of alkaline water in the morning and before bed is effective. If it is your
first time, drink 2-3 cups of alkakine water, pH
8.0 – 9.0, a day. If you feel okay, increase the quantity. Your body will
tell you if you are drinking too much too quickly.
You should start slowly. Set the
controls to the lowest alkaline level. Assuming the water agrees with you,
increase the amount you drink and the level of ionization intensity. High
levels of alkalinity -- up to 9.5-10.0 -- are best for drinking water; the
highest levels can be used for cooking.
In a few individuals, the detoxification
effects from drinking alkaline ionized water can cause headaches and
diarrhea for a short time. And for some older people, ionized water can
tend, at first, to open the bowels. This is why a slow start is advised.
Use the "Purified Water" setting for taking any medications that
your doctor advises not to be taken with alkaline water. Do not drink the acid
water. Be aware that millions of Japanese have been drinking alkaline
ionized water daily over the last 30 years. The water ionizer has been
approved as a Household Medical Instrument by the government of Japan. In addition, test results on safety by the
Welfare Ministry in Japan reveal no harmful influences on the body.
Uses for Alkaline Water:
Alkaline Water helps regulate your
physical condition. Here are some examples of conditions alkaline water can
help with.
a) Gastrointestinal Fermentation:
If you drink alkaline water on an empty stomach, it will ease your
discomfort.
b) Constipation: Drink alkaline
water before you eat and it will hydrate your bowels and improve this
condition.
c) Diarrhea: Since you quickly
become dehydrated with diarrhea, alkaline water, with three times the
concentration of water molecules, will help keep you hydrated and reduce
discomfort.
d) High or Low Blood Pressure: Alkaline
water will help regulate your blood pressure if you drink it one hour
before eating.
e) Diabetes: Drink three cups or
more on an empty stomach.
Other Uses of Alkaline
Water
Animals and Pets:
1) Can be used in drinking water to maintain their health.
2) Less odor and feces.
Dying Garments: Results in vivid colors.
Flowers:
1) Healthier
2) Live Longer
3) Need Less Water
4) Won’t Need Pesticides
5) Extends the Life of Cut Flowers
Cooking with Alkaline
Water:
a) Alkaline water brings out the real
taste in food because it doesn’t break down like acid water.
b) Vegetables: The green color is
brought out because the chlorophyll doesn’t break down. It also neutralizes
acidic components in the vegetables, removing the harsh taste.
c) When Cooking Rice: Wash the rice grains gently in weak alkaline water
and soak them in strong alkaline water for 10 to 30 minutes. Steam the rice
in strong alkaline water you used. You will be able to taste shiny, moist,
and soft rice whose taste will last.
d) Coffee or Tea: Alkaline water
eliminates the bitter and astringent taste in coffee and tea, while
enriching the smooth taste and aroma.
e) Alcohol: Drink 3-4 cups of
weak alkaline water before and after drinking to lessens
the effects.
f) When Cooking Bamboo, Tree Sprouts,
etc.:Cooking
bamboo sprouts, tree sprouts, taro, and seaweed with alkaline water removes
the pungent and acrid tastes of those vegetables, while enriching their
natural flavors and aroma. Alkaline water also removes the odor from fish,
while making them more tender and juicy.
g) When Cooking Fresh Meat and
Astringent-Tasting Vegetables: Soak them in alkaline water for 20-30
minutes before cooking, and you will experience the whole new level of
taste with less odor an more savor.
h) Fruits and Vegetables: Clean
and store fruits and vegetables in alkaline water for longer lasting
freshness.
i) Alcoholic Beverages and Cocktails:
Softens and smoothes the alcohol taste.
Uses for Acidic Water:
Natural acidic water has a slight
bleaching effect. Here are some useful cleaning applications:
1)Washing Fruits and Vegetables: Kills harmful bacteria.
2) House Cleaning: dirt and grime are
removed.
3) Polishing: effectively cleans
mirrors, glass, knives, and eyeglasses.
4) Washing Vechicles:
Dirt is removed easily.
5) Cutting Board: Quickly washes and
disinfects.
6) Pots and Pans with Baked Food:When soaked overnite, stains and burns are removed.
7) Sponges: Fungal and bacterial growth
is stopped, preventing bad smells and contamination.
8) Odors on Your Hands: Smell is removed
and the itching is eliminated.
8) Pets: Acid water is great for bathing
your pets as it helps prevent skin disease and itching and leads to an
overall healthier coat of fur.
Has an astringent and constricting
effect on what it comes in contact with. For this reason, it will tighten
and smoothen your skin. It is particularly
effective in the treatment and prevention of pimples ans
rashes. Natural acidic water has a slight disinfecting and sterilizing
ability, which makes if effective in treating minor skin wound.
9) Gargling: Prevents infection of germs
by killing the microbes that cause colds and tonsillitis. Kills bacteria that causes bad breath.
10) Abrasions and Cuts: Disinfects and
accelerates recovery.
11) Eczema and Acne: Kills bacteria,
keeps skin clean, improves condition.
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