Ionized Water Can Work Wonders on Diaper Rash and Heat Rash

There are so many great uses for the two different kinds of water your electronic water ionizer puts out. Today we are going to go over a couple of great uses that all parents, grandparents, babysitters, et al, can appreciate: using mildly acidic ionized water to help with diaper rash and heat rash.

Diaper Rash

This time of year was always the time diaper rash flared up in my young children. The heat, humidity, increased activity and sweating would wreak havoc on their little bottoms. I went through bottles of the most popular baby ointments, and, while A&D worked the best, I still had this recurring issue.

Generally diaper rash is caused by leaving a soiled diaper on for too long, but it can also be caused by food allergies/sensitivities, sensitive skin, chafing, antibiotics, yeast or bacterial infection, etc.

My youngest was the most affected by diaper rash. I didn’t do anything different with her, she just always seemed to have diaper rash, even if mildly.

I wish I had known when my kids were in their diaper-wearing years that mildly acidic ionized water, with a pH of around 5.5, could work wonders on their diaper rash.

After wiping them up, wipe their bottoms using a cloth wet with acidic ionized water or spritzing them with a spray bottle filled with ionized water. You can purchase a dark glass spray bottle and keep the water in there, making it easier to throw in your diaper bag and keep at the various changing stations in your house.

I also recommend letting their bottom air dry before putting their new diaper on, but I know this isn’t always possible. You can still wipe them with the ionized water cloth or simply spritz them before fastening the diaper shut.

The mildly acidic water will kill the bacteria causing the diaper rash, as well as wipe off any chemical residues from the baby wipes and also from the diaper.

This also works well before applying any kind of ointment. It will make sure the area is fully clean and free of any remaining residue from the baby wipes and will allow the ointment to penetrate the skin better.

Lastly, I recommend bathing your child in this same acidic ionized water. You can heat it up on the stove before filling a small basin with it. Just make sure it’s not too hot before placing them in the bath water.

Heat Rash  

Heat rash is caused when the sweat glands are blocked and the sweat gets trapped under the skin, causing inflammation and rash. The degree of rash can vary from pesky to very painful.

As soon as you notice the symptoms of heat rash, apply a cool compress or rag dampened with strong acidic ionized water to the affected area until the compress cools off. Then wet it again with the acidic ionized water and re-apply. Also make sure you keep the area dry and clean once you’re finished with the compress. Repeat this every couple of hours.

I highly recommend keeping the skin exposed and letting it air dry before putting clothes back on. Also, there are some parts of the skin that are always covered like the armpits or under rolls of baby fat. I recommend keeping the skin affected with the heat rash exposed till it’s dry. You may have to hold your baby and keep the skin pulled taut to let it air dry in those tight crevices.

I hope you found this article helpful. And, of course, if the symptoms aren't improving or are worsening, contact your physician.  

Alkaline Water and Pregnancy

My pregnancies were some of the best times of my life. I loved most everything about them. And as an expecting mother, whether it's your first pregnancy or your fifth, you want to do everything right for the little baby growing inside you. That's why I'm going to go over why drinking alkaline ionized water is such a fantastic addition to your diet before and during your pregnancy.

Your Body During Pregnancy

When you first become pregnant your body tends to become more acidic. This is due to the alkaline minerals being taken from the mother and supplied to the growing fetus. These are delivered via the umbilical cord. When the baby consumes these nutrients they produce an acidic waste that is expelled by way of the placenta. The mother's body has a hard time neutralizing these acidic wastes and they can build up in her cells.

The baby is also needing more and more fluid for the growing amniotic sac. You need plenty of water to help flush out the waste and also supply the amniotic sac with plenty of hydration.

Many medical professionals mistakenly think women get dehydrated from all the nausea and vomiting in the first trimester, but actually it is the opposite – the nausea and vomiting are caused by being dehydrated and more acidic. That's why mothers experiencing morning sickness feel relief right away once they start drinking alkaline ionized water.

Did you know that by week 20 you have approximately 50% more blood than before you conceived? And blood is composed of nearly 50% water? I'm sure you can see why it is so very important to not only increase your water intake but to make sure the water you are drinking is hydrating you to the fullest.

How Alkaline Water Helps Hydrate You

When the alkaline water is processed in your water ionizer, the molecules are broken down and made smaller. This enables the cells in your body to absorb them far easier than regular tap or bottled water.

This then helps flush out all the acidic waste in your cells and continue replenishing the fluid in the amniotic sac.

Recent studies in Japan have found that drinking plenty of alkaline ionized water can lower your risk of pre-eclampsia. Also, drinking ionized water helps stabilize blood pressure, reduce water retention and thus eliminate swollen hands and ankles.

When to Switch to Alkaline Water

It is important that you don't wait until you have conceived to start drinking plenty of alkaline water. It is highly beneficial to start prior to conception to increase the alkalinity of your body and create a reserve of alkaline nutrients for when conception does take place.

Did you know that during the course of your pregnancy over 1 trillion divisions of cells takes place in your womb? That is a lot of cells, each of which needs water to stay hydrated!

Medical Research Proves Alkaline Water Aides in Pregnancy

Dr. Watanabe Ifao, head of Gynecology in Japan, worked with tens of thousands of gynecological patients who had pre-eclamptic toxemia and this is what he has to say about alkaline ionized water:

"I found that the women with pre-eclamptic toxemia who consumed antioxidant water tend to deliver healthier babies with stronger muscles."

Also a follow-up survey carried out on babies in this group showed their intelligence was above average.

So go ahead and add that water ionizer to your list of items needed for baby. It really is an important addition to your routine.