Drink Alkaline water for better blood, bone and organ health

The human body is composed of approximately 70% water, so it makes perfect sense to drink water regularly to keep hydrated and help maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is important to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of clean water a day.

Water replenishes our cells, improves our blood flow circulation and boosts our energy levels. It improves digestion by aiding our bodies in breaking down the food we eat. Water also makes it easy for our bodies to absorb the crucial minerals and nutrients we need. Water is essential for our survival and not getting enough could lead to dehydration, the inability to focus, kidney stones, digestive troubles, and more. Other well-known benefits of drinking enough water include: helping to flush out toxins, keeping skin healthy, helping us sleep better, improving one’s mood and fighting diseases and infections.

Sadly, South Africa, a country with limited water resources, faces ongoing challenges to provide clean and safe potable water to its citizens. In the Vaal Triangle especially, the fight against pollution in our rivers and Vaal Dam seems to be a never ending battle. The household water provided by Rand Water still meets the acceptable standard, but is there an alternative to ensure that you and your family drink only clean, high quality water? Fortunately, yes! You can stay hydrated with purified alkaline water from i-Water.

The idea that alkaline water is medicinal and able to bring about optimal health is based on the belief that acidic properties in the body and blood are the cause of ill health and need to be neutralized. Therefore, it is believed that a more alkaline body will lead to better health.

Many theories state that alkaline water could reduce the acidity in your body and that it has a higher essential mineral content. Having too much acid (or a low pH) has been postulated to contribute to hormonal problems, cancer, metabolic conditions, and loss of bone mass. Some researchers have found that excess acid could lead to more detrimental issues, such as rheumatoid arthritis or even osteoporosis.

Alkaline water has been linked to being more readily absorbed by our cells as its water molecules are in smaller clusters, leading your body to flush out toxins. This effect could also hydrate and detoxify your skin. Other possible alkaline water pros include improving your immunity and helping you lose weight, which in fact could prevent many health conditions itself. Specific coaching programs that include alkaline water in its regime have helped many people in addressing their immune system and weight gain issues.

Alkaline water contains four major minerals that contribute to its remarkable health benefits:

Calcium: Important for bone health, as well as heart, muscle, and nerve function.

Magnesium: Helps turn food into energy and is necessary for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

Sodium: Regulates blood pressure and volume, and supports nerve/muscle function. Potassium: A type of electrolyte that is essential for muscle function and promotes healthy digestion.

A study published in Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology found that drinking alkaline water at pH 8.8 can help soothe acid reflux because the higher pH level neutralises pepsin, an enzyme involved in breaking down food proteins and a main cause for acid reflux. (Acid reflux is when the contents of the stomach, which are acidic, splash back up the oesophagus.

In 2016, scientists in Shanghai found that three to six months after starting to drink alkaline water, people with high blood pressure (hypertension), high blood sugar (diabetes), and high blood lipids (cholesterol) had lower measures in each of these factors. Researchers also found that high-pH electrolyte water reduced blood viscosity (the thickness and stickiness of your blood) after exercising. This may help reduce cardiovascular strain due to dehydration.

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