Can Drinking Alkaline Water Improve Health?

Does Drinking Alkaline Water Increase Health Benefits?
This short article sums up what I have learned in my extensive research about the health benefits of drinking alkaline water or ionized water as some call it. I've spent several hours reviewing many sites to write this overall review of the benefits of drinking alkaline water. This is a good starting point for someone who has little or no knowledge of water ionizer machines and their benefits.

As with any product, these machines have their proponents and opponents on the health benefits of drinking alkaline water. There are many studies on this subject but we are going to take a proponents view. We will look at the benefits, and then at a few of the water ionizer products available.

Let’s take a look at what one expert says about drinking alkaline water or water that is pH balanced by a water ionizer. According to the research of Dr. Enderlein, total healing of chronic illness only takes place when and if the blood is restored to a normal, slightly alkaline pH. The pH range is from 0 to 14, with 7.0 being neutral. Anything above 7.0 is alkaline, anything below 7.0 is considered acidic. (http://forums.ratedesi.com/archive/index.php/t-45930.html)

Scientists have discovered that the body fluids of healthy people are alkaline balanced (Ph 7.35), whereas the body fluids (the lymph) of sick people are acidic (low pH). Unless your body's pH level is slightly alkaline, your body cannot heal itself. Doctors claim that a pH balanced body is resistant to many diseases. Most diseases cannot live in a pH balanced body, but thrive in an acidic environment. Most studies and information I have reviewed over the past months is that the human body functions better when it is slightly alkaline. (http://www.life-enthusiast.com)

While these studies and facts are all good to know, it always comes down to the personal decision of the individual to develop a healthier lifestyle. In my opinion, if the health benefit is something that you want, maybe it will cheaper in the long run, and will contribute to a longer, healthier life. Most of us know by living in the world that when we make better choices of what we eat and drink, we are usually healthier and feel better. As I am sure you heard before, “You are what you eat”, and now we can add “drink” to that statement. You are what you eat and drink.