The culprit of so many of the nasty diseases and ailments that plague our society is “acidosis”, or the state of being acidic. It has become abundantly clear that getting our bodies alkaline is the key to good health. The question is how do we do it?

The alkaline diet pundits tell us that we should be eating a diet rich in alkaline foods… all that green stuff that our Moms told us to eat. We intuitively know that they are right, but it is a difficult task that is beyond the grasp of most of us, who are rushing around trying to survive in a busy world. However, there are people such as vegetarians and vegans who are much more disciplined with their pallet than I will ever be. They are able to turn the other proverbial cheek when it comes to taking the easy way out with food. But are they able to achieve a stable alkaline pH of 7.2 to 7.5 as measured by the saliva? In most cases, the answer is no.

So, if the health food nuts have difficulty achieving the promised land of a pH level of 7.346, how do people reach that lofty goal? According to the experts, it is a combination of food, water, exercise, and reducing the amount of stress in your life.

Let’s look at the components one at a time. While I find it admirable that vegetarians have the discipline to eat a predominantly alkaline diet, it will never work for me. So what can the average person do? For starters, reduce the amount of meat, sugars, flour, and processed food. Does that mean eliminate them? No. But 4 ounces of meat per day is plenty. Sugars are a killer. If you have a sweet tooth like me, trade in the chocolate and candy for fruits. Maybe they are not quite as satisfying, but they produce natural sugars that are much better for you. Reduce the amount of flour from breads and pasta. That doesn’t mean eliminate those items, but cut down. Another culprit is snacks. Most of the time that we eat snacks is to curb our cravings for salt. We need salt in our diets. Many of our junk food binges are sparked by a lack of minerals in our body. Consume the proper minerals, and a lot of your food cravings will go away.

Speaking of cravings and food binges, the cause of the problem is often created by dehydration. We often mistake our need for water as hunger. If you drink water with a proper balance of essential minerals, your need and consequently your cravings for will diminish. You should drink half an ounce of water for every pound of body weight each day to start working towards better health. That means that if you weigh 140 pounds, you should drink 70 ounces of water. That is a lot of water. If you are working towards getting healthy, you should drink even more water.

Drink Water

Why water? Your body is made up of about 70% water, so water is the natural way to nourish your body. The greatest cause of aging is dehydration, so drink up. What should you drink besides water? Nothing else is required. It is as simple as that. What kind of water should you drink? Tap water from a city source is generally the best water around and it is free. Yes, tap water is better for you than virtually any bottled water. If you have the financial means to purchase a water ionizer, that is even better, but let’s leave that discussion for another day.

While it is essential to drink water, it is just as important to get off the sodas and coffee. If you drink one cup of coffee, research indicates that it takes 8 cups of water to cleanse the acid problems created by the coffee. If you drink a can of soda, it takes 32 cans of water to offset the damage done by the soda. Think about that for a minute. If you don’t take the Coke out of your fridges and pantries, you are just hurting yourself and your children. If you can’t do it for yourself, then at least do it for your kids. Alcohol is also bad, as it is very acidic. Hard liquor is worse than beer as it is more acidic – again, everything in moderation (except for soda, which is just terrible for you).

Exercise

What about exercise? We all know that we are supposed to exercise, but many of us find that we don’t have time. Take the time. Exercise gets your lungs working and your blood pumping. Exercise doesn’t have to mean hard physical exertion at a gym, or a long run. Get you exercise doing things that you like. Exercise doesn’t have to be torture. Get outside and work in the yard, or go for a walk, or let the dog take you for a walk. Go for a swim, or a bike ride around the neighborhood. You might find that you actually like your neighbors. Play with your kids, as they will give you a workout. Just make it enjoyable.

Exercise is simply a matter of moving around and using your body. It might seem like a huge undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. Just start doing things and you will be amazed at how much better you feel in a very short time. Get your blood pumping a bit and get your lungs working. Athletes and people who exercise a great deal don’t live longer. In fact, they usually have shorter lives, because they typically suffer from dehydration over their lives, and the body is not meant to be tortured.

Reduce Stress

Finally, let’s take a look at stress. Stress is a huge contributor to sickness. My kids like to tell me to “chill Dad”. It is easier said than done, but it not only can be done, it has to be done. Stress is a killer. Take the time to exercise or just take a break. No matter what you do for a living, it is only work. Work is a way to support your life, it isn’t your life. Don’t be fooling yourself by believing that you work so hard for your family. Your loved ones would much rather have down time for fun time with you, than see you slaving away so that you can “get ahead”. Another source of stress is often provided by the people in your life. It has taken me a long time to realize this one out, but I have finally started surrounding myself with people that make my life better, and removing myself from those that cause me stress. It sounds so simple, and it is. The trick is to just realize it.

So there you have it. You know what to do. Eating well can be achieved in small steps. Try to make lifestyle changes slowly as opposed to dieting. Drink water…lots of water! Drinking more water is the most important change that you can make to improve your health, and it is simple. You can cut your calorie intake substantially by drinking water to fill many of your cravings. Exercise! Make it fun, not torture. And finally, start getting rid of stress by excising, taking breaks, and avoiding the people or events in your life that create the stress.

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Oxidation is another word for rusting. When you put acidic water on metal, it will rust that metal. Inside your body a similar process happens where your own body’s nutrients and minerals are absorbed by the acid water. Also, too much acid build up in the body leads to a condition called acidosis. The beginning symptoms of acidosis are poor metabolism (leading to weight gain), poor sleeping habits, fatigue, headaches, and achy muscles. Later stages of acidosis include adult onset diseases like diabetes. In fact acidosis is the foundation or heavy contributor to all adult onset diseases, even cancer.

So why drink pure water that contributes to acid build up in your body? Why strip all the essential minerals and oxygen your body needs from your drinking water?

There is a better way.

A good water ionizer filters the water to 99.9% purity using two large .1 micron, multi-stage activated carbon filters. Activated carbon filters are effective because they filter out most of the impurities in the water, while allowing the essential minerals to pass through because they don’t stick to the carbon. Then, most importantly, a water ionizer uses electrolysis to raise the pH of your drinking water to alkaline levels, while at the same time restoring water’s natural antioxidant called hydroxyl ions. And when a hydroxyl ion neutralizes a free radical in your body, lots of oxygen is released, immediately energizing you! Did you know a single glass of ionized water has as many antioxidants as a glass of orange juice!

Ionized water is also as much as six times more hydrating than purified or tap water, due to its small cluster size and hexagonal shape. One of the primary causes of disease is chronic cellular dehydration, a condition which leaves the body’s cells in a perpetual state of weakness and defense. Drinking ionized water helps with this condition.

Finally, ionized water, unlike pure or tap water, will detoxify your body. This detoxification will improve your sleep cycle, your metabolism and if you’re overweight, it will cause weight loss.

This article was written by a highly respected participant in the water ionizer industry. This site is not about endorsements, but I would be happy to pass on his name and URL to anyone interested.

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Humans are supposed to eat a diet consisting of 80% alkaline items. The typical American/Canadian diet consists of approximately 3% alkaline items and 97% acidic items. Now you see why people are getting sick. While the human body is an amazing survival machine, there is only so much it can do if it is abused.

In general, alkaline foods consist of many vegetables and some fruits, while almost everything else is acidic. Unless a person in a vegetarian, most people get more and more acidic over time. What does that mean to us? Well, to be blunt, it puts us at greater and greater risk of suffering from arthritis, diabetes, acid reflux, cancer, etc. etc. etc., as we age.

Dr. Robert O. Young and the other health gurus say that the ideal pH for your body liquids should be 7.346. How they came up with that precise number is beyond me, but I’m willing to accept it, as the level is slightly alkaline.

So how do we achieve this wonderful and healthy alkaline level? Eating more fruits and vegetables that have alkaline content helps. Cutting out junk food, pop and coffee helps. Reducing your intake of meats and processed foods helps. Exercising helps. Reducing your stress helps. These are all good things to do, but not easy to do for most of us. If you have a busy life like me, it is difficult to have the time or the energy to eat right and exercise. Like everything else, it is all about priorities. When you are young and healthy and seemingly invincible, eating properly and taking care of your body despite the damage that you are inflicting upon yourself. Generally it is not until we are older and feeling the effects of our neglect that we start to take action.

Even if you are really disciplined and eat well, you may still not achieve an alkaline equilibrium. A friend of mine has been a vegetarian for fifteen years, and he had never achieved an alkaline pH level in his body, until he started drinking alkaline ionized water. He is obviously a big fan of the water now, and has become a wonderful ambassador for the ionized water cause.

An obvious question should be why does alkaline ionized water make such a positive difference? The human body is made up of about 70% water (more for kids and less and less as we get older). Alkaline ionized water bombards the body with negative electrical charges which is a good thing, as it helps remove acid waste from the body.

The human body eliminates acid waste through feces, urine, sweat, and even a bit by breathing. Unfortunately, the body can only eliminate so much acid. When your body can no longer eliminate acid waste fast enough, your body will store the excess acid waste in fat cells. Your body views excess acid as a threat, and will surround the acid in a fat cell, and store in those places that drive us crazy when we hit our forties. That is why we see so much obesity in our society. What I find really alarming is the explosion in the percentages of overweight children, and it is no coincidence that type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic. More on that another day!

Acid buildup manifests itself in other harmful ways, including the diseases mentioned above. As I said before, the body can only do so much, so it is up to you what you are going to do about it. You can attack the problem with food, and with what you drink, along with living a healthy lifestyle of exercise and stress relief. Since the human body is primarily made up of water, intuitively, it makes sense that we should attack the problem of “acidosis” (the state of being acidic) with water.

I encourage everyone to eat well. My wife and I have made a determined effort to do the same. However, it you find that you just can’t eat a diet that you know is good for you; at least you can drink alkaline ionized water. It is easy to drink, and for people like me, the positive effects are life changing.

The initial cost of obtaining an alkaline water ionizer is high (about $2,000 for the leading brands), but prices should and will hopefully drop over time, as the market becomes more competitive. Do your homework, ask lots of questions, and be wary of what you see on websites that claim their machines are far superior to all of the other brands.

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