Benefits of Alkaline Water
People love alkaline water for its ultra-hydrating, pH-balancing abilities. But before you start sipping the trendy drink, read up on the chemistry behind it
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Alkaline water is different from tap because it's less acidic—it has a pH over seven, meaning that it has a lower concentration of hydrogen ions, all liquids have a measure of acidity, which is determined on the pH scale. The pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in the liquid, which is expressed on a scale of 0-14. Anything under seven (black coffee, orange juice, and vinegar) is acidic, seven is neutral and above seven is alkaline.
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Did you know drinking alkaline water has many health benefits that may increase your overall health? Alkaline water is not just limited to keeping us healthy, but there are cases reported that it can contribute the cure of many diseases. Several studies have been done to prove alkaline water has a positive effect on the body, but here are 10 health benefits of drinking alkaline water.
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1. Alkaline water is a powerful antioxidant.
-antioxidants help our bodies to protect itself from free radicals that can lead to disease/infections and degenerative disorders.
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2. Helps to balance the pH levels in the body.
-eating fatty meats, cheese, coffee, soft drinks can lead to over acidic levels in your body causing your system to work hard to try to keep a balance and causing damage to your cells. Alkaline water helps to balance these levels.
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3. Promotes better hydration.
-alkaline water contains naturally ionised minerals and has a smaller molecular content which is more easily absorbed by your body.
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4. Helps to detox the body naturally.
-helps the body to wash away toxins that would normally take a long period of time to get rid of. Getting rid of toxins helps your body avoid diseases and other illnesses.
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5. Boost the immune system.
-keeping your body alkaline helps to boost the immune system.
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6. Helps you loose weight.
-consuming water helps the body get rid of fat storage and helps overall health.
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7. Helps fight cancer.
-getting rid of excess acidity with alkaline water helps your improved immune system fight off cancer.
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8. Alkaline water has also been used to help treat diabetes.
-has helped bring sugar levels down to an undetectable level.
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9. Helps cure psoriasis
-drinking and applying on affected areas can help to neutralise symptoms of psoriasis.
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10. Helps with acid reflux
-early studies has found drinking alkaline water helps your body produce less of an enzyme that causes acid reflux.
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With all the proven health benefits of drinking alkaline water, making the switch or incorporating should be a priority. Nothing is more important than testing the water that is available to you and choosing the lease acidic to drink.
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