The Different Ways to Make Alkaline Water at Home

Ok, so there are a several different ways to make alkaline water at home, but not all are the same. Some are better than others, and some are not recommended AT ALL.

In this blog I will give a detailed analysis of each method of creating filtered water with the pros and cons of each.

8 Ways of Changing the PH of Your Water

     1.      Lemons and limes

     2.       Baking soda 

     3.       pH drops

     4.       Brita filters (or similar store-bought filters)

     5.       Water distillers 

     6.       Reverse osmosis filters

     7.       Electronic water ionizers

Lemons and Limes

Adding either of these fresh fruit juices has great health benefits, but I wouldn’t rely on this method for my sole source of alkaline water. Lemons and limes make the water acidic, but the after digestion the resultant pH is alkaline. It is refreshing first thing in the morning and can jump start your metabolism. However, it does not have all of the same qualities alkaline water does and can’t be considered a true alkaline water.

Baking soda

Baking soda is used to make alkaline water, as I have shown in this YouTube video, but baking soda is most certainly not a viable replacement for true alkaline water. For one, it is horrible to drink. Secondly, the salt content isn’t an option for people with high blood pressure, predisposition to water retention and swelling, and other health issues.

While baking soda can raise the pH of the water, it doesn’t increase the ORP of the water or add the 

other alkaline minerals you get from true alkaline water.

PH Drops

There are various brands of pH drops, which can alkalize water, raise the pH of the water, a bit. But, they are expensive and I would only suggest them if you don’t have access to a water ionizer. The reason I don't suggest them is that these drops don’t provide the antioxidant property one gets from an alkaline water ionizer. So, while these are great on the go, I don’t recommend them as your only source of alkaline water.

Brita Water Filter (and similar store-bought filters)

I don’t recommend these filters. Some filters have actually been found to lower the pH of the water, or make it more acidic, which is NOT what you want. They can also be quite costly, having to replace the filters very few weeks, depending on water consumption.

If you want a water pitcher that will raise the pH of your water and lightly ionize it, check out the Alkaline Plus PH Ionizer Pitcher I offer here. After testing many brands of alkaline water pitchers I chose this one, because I found it to be the most effective one.

Water Distillers

Distilled water is boiled, killing any bacteria or viruses, and then vaporized to separate out all impurities. The pure water vapor is then condensed back into water. While the heavy metals, chlorine and most other impurities are removed, so are the alkalizing minerals. This leaves us with an acidic water, which it not desirable. I don’t recommend this type of water for regular consumption. Eventually if you continue over a long period to drink water that is void of all minerals your bones and joints can become robbed of their hard-earned alkaline minerals. You don't want to do that.

Reverse Osmosis Water

I have talked about RO (and distilled) water before, and I don’t recommend it, unless it has a re-mineralization feature. Here are two of my earlier articles:

http://alkalinewaterplus.blogspot.com/2015/05/reverse-osmosis-water-distilled-water.html
https://alkalinewaterplus.com/blog/reverse-osmosis-pros-and-cons-as-compared-to-water-ionizers/

An RO membrane forces the water through a fine mesh that filters out all minerals, even the good ones. This means that all alkalizing minerals are removed by a reverse osmosis machine. This de-mineralized water is actually bad for you. You need these minerals for innumerable functions of your body.

Electric Water Ionizers

So here we are at THE best way to provide yourself and your family with alkaline water. I have researched, written about, discussed and broadly promoted alkaline water ionizers. No other water surpasses alkaline ionized water. From the micro-clustered water molecules that are far easier for your cells to absorb, to the antioxidant properties hard at work ridding your body of free radicals, to the high pH helping to alkalize your body, this is hands down the most beneficial water you can consume.

If you truly want to start your family and yourself on a healthier path, look no further than in your kitchen, starting with your kitchen sink. Check out our water ionizers here. There’s one for every budget and we even have refurbished units. And, as always, our 60-day money-back guarantee will let you try a quality ionizer, worry free. But, I can almost guarantee you won’t want to return it. 

Water and Your Heart

We all know we should be drinking more water. But sometimes the thought of drinking plain, ol’ water doesn’t sound like much fun. But we are going to go over the importance of staying hydrated and how it affects the health of your heart.

Your Heart

The heart is a powerful organ. It beats nearly 100,000 times per day, sending approximately 2100 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels, each and every day.

In comparison to all other muscles in the body, the heart is the hardest working one, as it never rests. It is constantly working to keep you alive.

Water and Your Heart

It has been shown that the viscosity (thickness) of your blood is increased if you are dehydrated. This makes the heart’s job harder to do. It has to use more energy to pump the thicker blood through your body.

Being dehydrated also causes your blood to retain more sodium making it harder to pump through your body.

The most common time for someone to have a heart attack is in the morning. Your blood’s viscosity is highest at this time of day after sleeping all night and consuming no water.  This is why I recommend keeping a glass of water on your night stand and drinking 8-16 oz before your feet even hit the floor in the morning. I also suggest drinking a glass just prior to going to sleep.

Alkaline Ionized Water and Your Heart

The heart is the most alkaline-loving organ in your body. It is continuously subjected to oxidation and benefits from both the alkalinity and the antioxidants in alkaline ionized water.

Watch this very short video that shows the huge impact drinking alkaline ionized water has on your blood cells.  

For more education on this topic, read my other blog article on this topic: https://alkalinewaterplus.com/blog/how-does-a-water-ionizer-help-you-ward-off-heart-disease/

Staying Hydrated

It is recommended that you drink ½ your weight in ounces of water. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds you should be drinking 100 ounces of water each day.

This should be increased depending on your activity level, if you are out in the heat and therefore sweating, etc.

Staying hydrated is a key component of staying healthy, including keeping one of your most vital organs-your heart- in tip top shape.

Uses for Alkaline Ionized Water

Last week we covered 50 uses for acidic ionized water and this week we are going to go over some uses for alkaline ionized water that you may not be aware of. Click here to learn more about the uses of ionized water.

Uses for Alkaline Water in the Kitchen

Cooking Rice

Soak your rice or other grains in alkaline water for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking. It improves the taste and helps make it fluffier.

Making Coffee and Tea

Eliminates bitter taste when made with alkaline water. Extracts more flavor, so you can use less coffee or tea.

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

Wash your fruits and vegetables with the strongest alkaline water to maintain freshness and remove any oil-based coatings which may contain pesticide residues.

Cooking Vegetables

Cook your vegetables in alkaline water to enhance flavor and eliminate bitterness as well as bringing out the natural color. Alkaline water helps retain vitamin and mineral content that is normally lost in the cooking process.

Soups and Stews

Make your soups and stews with alkaline water to improve flavor extraction and alkalizing properties.

Green Smoothies

Use alkaline water to make your green smoothies to improve favor and alkalinity.

Preparing Seafood

Prepare and cook seafood with alkaline water to remove the fishy odor and taste.

Use Alkaline Water To Tenderize Meats

Soak meats in alkaline water 30 minutes before cooking to tenderize and improve taste.

Ice Cubes

You can freeze your ionized alkaline water. Make ice cubes with strong alkaline water to improve the flavor and pH of any beverage.

Household Cleaning With Use of Alkaline Water

Laundry

Use strong alkaline water to pre-treat laundry stains, especially oil-based stains.

Carpet Cleaning

Use strong alkaline water to remove spots and stains on carpets, especially pet stains. Clean your carpets with strong alkaline water in the water tank.

Kitchen Cleaning

Use to cut greasy residue on stoves, counter tops, cutting boards, dishes, etc.

Bathroom

Strong alkaline water helps remove stubborn toilet bowl stains.

Fabric Freshener

Mix alkaline water with essential oils and keep in a small spray bottle to freshen fabrics, upholstered furniture, etc.

More Beneficial Uses of Ionized Alkaline Water

Plant Care

Water alkaline-loving plants. Some love alkaline water, others need slightly acidic water.

Fresh Flowers

Fill your vases with alkaline water to extend the life of most fresh cut flowers.

Dental Hygiene

Acidic foods erode tooth enamel. Rinse with alkaline water after consuming acidic foods or beverages.

Pet Care

Bathe your pets in alkaline water to emulsify dirt, oils, and reduce odor. Follow with mild acidic water rinse.

Personal Care

Use as a foot soak, as a compress on bruises or sprains, and to reduce inflammation from sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, etc.

What are your favorite uses?

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