Your Homemade Alkaline Water

Everyone knows that water means life. It has a great impact on our lives and on our health, but have you ever wondered what is the deal with the alkaline water?

This type of water has a very high pH level. It exceeds the normal level of 7, meaning that it is more alkaline than acidic. Drinking this water can make your body alkaline, thus relieving all the problems caused by an acidic body.

The benefits of drinking alkaline water

Wondering what those are?

• We will start by saying that the cognitive functions can be significantly improved by drinking this water. On the same note, the declining process of aging that can worsen these functions is slowed down.
• Your kidneys may also benefit from the consumption of this water. The process of toxins removal can be sped up, which can lead to a better function of the kidneys.
• The balance in your intestines will be reinstalled, meaning that the immune system will also be strengthened up and able to keep any infections at bay.
• Another aspect that can be significantly enhanced is the health of the liver. A study that has been performed on rats with problems related to the control of blood sugar showed that after they had drunk alkaline water, their liver function was enhanced.
• Alkaline water is also a great beverage for athletes who, through extreme sweating and exercise, can lose a great amount of electrolytes. Through exercising, the body will produce more hydrogen ions which are hard to remove due to their great amount. This process makes the acidity of the body grow, leaving room for fatigue to set in.

Side effects

Although alkaline water can make your body better at fighting some conditions, there are some side effects you should be aware of:

• Tiredness
• Runny nose
• Gas
• Headaches
• Sore muscles

How to make alkaline water at home

Before starting to make it, you should know that it must be consumed 30 minutes before a meal or 2 hours after a meal, in order to ensure its maximum efficiency.

• Using lemon

Take a pitcher and fill it with fresh, clean water. Cut a lemon into smaller pieces and throw them into the water. Let them soak in there, at the room’s temperature, for about 8-10 hours, then feel free to drink it.

• Using baking soda

This is not a suitable recipe for the people who are on a low-sodium diet!

Take an 8-ounce glass of clean water and add 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda to it. Start stirring until you stop seeing the powder floating, and then drink it.

• Using pH drops

The alkalizing pH drops can be purchased from the nearest pharmacy. They are very concentrated, so it is recommended to follow the instructions.

You can add a few drops to a glass of water, but keep your eyes on the instructions to avoid any unpleasant side effects from taking place.