Water

 

 

~ After air the second most important element for any living being on this planet.

So why do we pay so little tribute to this life sustaining element? And how much do we care what kind of water we are consuming? Since 60% of the human body is solely made of water the question of the composition and substance of the water we take in daily is crucial to your body’s health and wellbeing.

 

In some countries on this planet it is still safe to drink tap water. I personally grew up in the 70’s and 80’s with water that was filtered through the dunes in The Hague, The Netherlands. So when I learned in my early thirties that it wasn’t safe to dink the local tap water, I was shocked. At that time we lived in Germany. I did a lot of research back then and decided it was time for a water filtration system that would guarantee safe and healthy drinking water for me and my family. When we moved to the US, I learned, tasted and smelled that tap water here was treated with a large number of chemicals in order to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. In addition, it apparently contains other undesirable contaminants like toxic metal salts, hormones and pesticides, or it may become contaminated by chemicals or microbes within pipes (e.g. lead, bacteria, protozoa). Not great news.

In the beginning we turned to bottled water but understood fairly soon that that wasn’t a sustainable solution for our planet. On top of that I learned through more research that it is quiet toxic and acidic for your body to drink bottled water since it is essentially dead water. Bottled water has been in these plastic bottles for 1-2 YEARS, transported on ships, while in direct sunlight, the water absorbes the BPA laden of the bottle. It then sits on shelves for months until bought. In addition plastic is one of the biggest pollutants in our environment today since it takes decades, if not centuries until it is degraded….

So we went back to using water filters that would allow me to drink local tap water.

 

6 months ago our daughter Rebecca introduced us to Kangen water. We were absolutely amazed by the smoothness, the hydration power, the oxygen and alkaline level and the way it made us feel in general. Through the high alkaline level of this water the water is easily absorbed by our organism and therefore optimally hydrated.

 

There are so many machines on the market so why did we chose Kangen?

 

Kangen water machines are a medical grade in home water ionizer machines that produce 7 different levels of custom pH and filters out Chlorine, sediment and any bacteria from the tap. The water is not only the best water to consume because of it’s powerful anti-oxidant and hydration properties but it can also be used in hundreds of different ways around your home/kitchen/medicine cabinet and is a great addition to any skin/beauty care regime. It is rich in hydrogen molecules and is molecular clustered water which helps the body remove toxins and free-radicals, as well give it the best hydration possible.

(Additional pre-filters can be easily added to the Kangen machine based on the water quality of your specific area/location.)

Kangen Water Machines are the only ionizers in the world that are certified Medical Grade Device Water Ionizers. Enagic (the company that produces Kangen water machines) is now the only ionizer company in the world with WQA (Water Quality Association) Gold Seal Certification. WQA is the international "Mark of Product Quality" and is recognized around the world as the leading certification of water excellence. The Gold Seal Certification from WQA is awarded to the most reliable and trusted producers of quality drinking water.

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While some body organs and organ systems such as the gut are slightly acidic, there is medical evidence that the ideal pH level for the bloodstream is slightly alkaline at around 7.4, making the case for drinking alkaline water.

When researching even more we were convinced about all the additional health benefits especially in the current phase of our lives, at the age of 50 :)

 

 

 

10 Top essential health benefits:

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1. Best absorption and hydration
Alkaline ionized water has micro clusters of water molecules which are more readily absorbed at the cellular level. So, you get super hydration from every glass of water that you drink.

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2. Alkaline water and detoxification
Alkaline water helps with cleaning your digestive tract. Alkaline water is even more effective in getting rid of this sort of waste than ordinary water, owing to its superior micro-clustering ability. The overall effect is that you are even less likelier to develop digestive problems such as constipation.  Alkaline water not only helps to neutralize acidic components but also cleanses internal organs, particularly the colon.

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3. Scavenges and neutralizes free radicals
Alkaline water counteracts the damage caused due to free radicals, including premature aging, decline in the health of various physiological systems and cognitive degradation.

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4. Anti aging properties of alkaline water
Drinking Alkaline water regularly will see your skin become more radiant, youthful and smooth since the anti-oxygens will fight the free radicals circulating in your bloodstream which can cause cancer and have devastating effect on your skin.

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5. Alkaline water gives you healthier and stronger bones
Alkaline water strengthens your bones by eating and drinking food with high pH levels which helps keep your bones and muscles stronger and reduces bone loss.

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6. Alkaline water and detoxification
Alkaline water helps with cleaning your digestive tract. Alkaline water is even more effective in getting rid of this sort of waste than ordinary water, owing to its superior micro-clustering ability. The overall effect is that you are even less likelier to develop digestive problems such as constipation.  Alkaline water not only helps to neutralize acidic components but also cleanses internal organs, particularly the colon.

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7. Keep injuries at bay
With regular intake of this water, you will find your running, skipping and pedaling even more graceful. Sprains will become even less likely and you will enjoy performing exerting exercises better than ever. For the same property, people suffering from arthritis will find alkaline water a timely antidote. Because it helps in preventing the loss of calcium through acidosis, alkaline water is considered the best way to handle joint and skeletal pain and bone injuries. In fact, people who suffer from arthritis or frequent sprains find it extremely helpful in controlling both the pain and the inflammation.

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8. Improves skin health
Keeping the pH of your body in check is extremely important in the maintenance of skin health. Alkaline water keeps the cells of the largest organ in the body well hydrated. This in turn contributes to the elasticity and rejuvenation of skin tissue, thus keeping the skin looking firm and supple. Detoxification of the skin also leads to fewer acne breakouts. In addition, when you use topical application, the healthier skin cells better absorb these products.

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9. Alkaline Water helps with weight loss

Alkaline water in nature is its contribution in the breakdown of fatty acids in the food. Since it also aids in digestion, it works as a natural appetite suppressant and it has no calories. So, drinking this water is a great way to feel refreshed without the intake of calories.

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10. Better heart health
Since alkaline water offers overall health benefits and aids in keeping the various physiological systems

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