Tuesday, September 9, 2014

How To Know Whether Alkaline Water Drops Are The Best Health Choice

By Steve Hansen


Viewed from space, the Earth is a liquid world. While the salty seas host innumerable forms of life, human beings must drink fresh supplies. As populations grow, sources of this sustaining liquid are dwindling, and in areas fortunate enough to escape drought, there may be serious quality issues. Concerned consumers wishing to avoid potential health problems may be considering treating home supplies with alkaline water drops.

Unlike fluoride or chlorine, this type of additive does not remove impurities or prevent tooth decay. Drops cannot eliminate parasites or harmful microorganisms, and they usually fail at making local supplies taste like a mountain spring. They are meant to turn sources that predominantly test high in acids into supplies that demonstrate greater alkalinity. This process takes place continuously in nature, and in those homes with installed ionizers.

Health fads appear and disappear rapidly in an age of electronic news. Many doubtful consumers question whether this treatment is even necessary, especially those who live in regions enjoying ample, filtered supplies. People in favor of adding drops base their conclusions on the process of ionization, how it positively influences health, and how it makes this liquid more alkaline.

All naturally occurring sources contain both acidic and alkaline properties, which are measurable by taking pH levels, a simple test common in high school science classes. In general terms, when a level is greater than seven on that scale, a liquid is considered predominantly alkaline, and when lower, mainly acidic. Both states occur naturally, leading skeptics to claim that measured levels are basically meaningless.

Advocates insist they are important because of the way the body responds. A higher acid reading means that absorption of minerals may be blocked, digestion rendered inefficient, and cellular activity degraded. Conversely, a greater level of alkalinity encourages antioxidant processes, encourages complete hydration, and supports higher levels of free radicals, important in the fight against many types of disease.

The actual physical process taking place alters the number of electrons around individual molecules. Termed ionization, it uses the same methods and principles that make electrolysis or electroplating work. The number in H2O indicates there are two oxygen atoms for each single hydrogen atom. Running an electrical current through the liquid in a specific manner temporarily adds an extra electron, which soon detaches.

This happens during electrical storms, as well as in home ionization devices. Proponents of this process believe that it can help strengthen the immune system, reduce chronic sources of inflammation, and counteract a significant part of the natural aging cycle. Although there have been few recognized scientific studies aimed at proving these claims, user testimonies are enthusiastic.

Because purchasing and installing a mechanical ionizer is comparatively costly, liquid mineral additives have become increasingly popular. Said to perform the same function of an ionizer, the drops bypass a direct hookup to home mains, and are most recommended for treating bottled water, or small amounts from the tap stored in containers. Skeptics argue that true alkalinity requires more than simply adding extra minerals.

Despite these disagreements, there are valid economic reasons to seriously consider whether adding drops is actually the best way to achieve this goal. In an active household, a single bottle will probably not last long, and buying a fresh supply every two weeks can significantly add to expenses. In addition, drops do virtually nothing to filter microorganisms or chemical residue, and there is little scientific product testing for consumers to consult.

Distilled drinking water is not a recommended alternative. It naturally has a nonexistent mineral content, and contains no helpful antioxidants. Distillation produces an excellent solvent for cleaning, and it may be helpful when embarking on a short period of body detoxification, but longer periods of use encourage a decline in measurable trace elements and a loss of electrolytes. Air contact increases acidity, not a desired characteristic.

Those serious about finding the right alkaline and acid balance may want to more closely examine the advantages of home ionizing units. Although there are still many unanswered questions surrounding the generalized health benefits of ionization, output from a home unit can be measured quite accurately. They are capable of significantly altering the balance in a way that adding a few dissolved minerals cannot duplicate.




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