Water is the juice of life and a component of all living things. The human body consists of at least 60% water. It is necessary for all life processes on Earth.
Man and all living earthly beings cannot live without water. Ideally, each of us should consume 1-1.5 liters of good quality water daily.
Not every liquid that looks potable is healthy. It may contain a lot of impurities of chemicals that negatively affect immunity, impair the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, cause allergic manifestations, etc. Moreover, healthy drinking water plays a big role in maintaining the acid-base balance in our body.
Acid-base balance: what is it?
The ratio of acid and alkali in the human body is determined by the pH indicator (its value ranges from 0 to 14). The level of acid-base balance is determined by special analyzes of urine and saliva. With an increase in the concentration of positive ions, an acid shift occurs, the pH value tends to 0. With an alkaline shift, the number of hydroxyl ions increases, and the pH value increases to 14. A pH of 7 indicates a neutral acid-base balance.
A healthy body should have a pH ranging from 7.35 to 7.45. Violation of the acid-base balance in one direction or another contributes to the development of various diseases.
Acid-base balance: health effects
For the normal functioning of all body systems, balance is needed.
With an increased alkali content, the beneficial substances contained in food are poorly absorbed. This leads to the following negative consequences:
- immunity is weakened, and chronic diseases are exacerbated;
- the body does not fight parasites;
- allergic reactions occur;
- various skin lesions occur;
- the body exudes an unpleasant odor.
When the body is acidified:
- body weight increases;
- an increase in blood sugar and urine is provoked;
- urolithiasis occurs;
- immunity is weakened;
- joints and muscles hurt;
- the cardiovascular system and the musculoskeletal system suffer greatly.
Food significantly affects the ratio of acid to alkali. To reduce acidity, alkaline foods (vegetables, fruits, clean water) should be included in the diet; to increase acidity, more oxidizing foods (meat, fish, eggs, cottage cheese, sugar, etc.) should be consumed.
In order to maintain a normal acid-base balance, it is recommended to drink the "right water" (alkaline).
How to make alkaline water at home? The methods are presented below.
Alkaline water: lemon and Himalayan salt
One of the most common ways in the world how to make drinking water alkaline requires the following ingredients:
- drinking water - 0.5 liters;
- Himalayan salt - 0.5 tablespoons (tea);
- lemon - 1/2 pieces.
For information: Himalayan salt is produced in Pakistan, contains more than 80 useful minerals and does not contain toxins; in our country it is sold in large supermarkets.
So, how to make alkaline water at home:
- cut the lemon into four parts;
- pour water into a glass jar, dissolve salt, add lemon;
- close the jar with a lid and leave for 12 hours to infuse at room temperature;
- Drinking water is recommended in the morning on an empty stomach.
The easiest way to alkalize water
To get alkaline water, it is enough to boil drinking water for five minutes.
Drinking water usually has a pH from 7 to 7.2. If it is boiled for five minutes and cooled, then the pH will increase to 8.3. This allows you to use boiled water to regulate the acid-base balance of the body.
Water prepared in this way is stored in a tightly closed glass container.
Alkaline water: soda, ammonia, eggshell
To artificially increase the pH of drinking water, you can use the available means, which, as a rule, are available in any home.
The first method: how to make alkaline water with ammonia:
Ammonia must be added to the water (take one or two drops of alcohol per 10 liters). Then it is advisable to measure the pH of the resulting water, if it approaches 14, then the water should be boiled.
The second method: we get alkaline water using baking soda.
Necessary components:
- drinking water - 1 liter;
- baking soda - 0.5 tablespoons (tea);
- food salt - 0.5 tablespoons (tea);
- granulated sugar to taste.
Dissolve soda and salt in water, you can add a little sugar (to improve the taste).
Pour the resulting solution into a bottle and shake well. Alkaline water is ready to drink.
The third way: how to make alkaline water for drinking in the old way:
In ancient times, water was alkalized with ash. To do this, it must be poured into a canvas bag. Then rinse the ash in a bag under a stream of water and put in a container with water to prepare the desired solution.
Also, to obtain alkaline water, crushed egg shells were used, which were first thoroughly washed, then crushed into dust. Inshell water should be insisted for about a day.
Meltwater: a method of obtaining
There is also an original method for producing alkaline water at home.
It is noted that the water obtained by melting snow is alkaline in its characteristics. If you live in an ecologically clean place where snow falls without impurities of harmful substances, then it is enough to melt it to get the "right water". However, most of us live in a city where snow is polluted.
Therefore, to obtain melt water should:
- filter drinking water, leave in an open container for the evaporation of chlorine;
- drain prepared water into containers intended for freezing food;
- put water in the freezer;
- wait for 3/4 of the water to freeze;
- remove containers with ice and water from the freezer;
- remove the ice, and pour out the rest of the water;
- melt ice, melt water obtained is alkaline.
Meltwater best meets the needs of our body for the “right” water.
Conclusion
The article tells how to make alkaline water at home. It is very easy and inexpensive.
And although the benefits of alkaline water are undeniable, it should be consumed only if the body is acidified. Only a doctor can determine this by conducting a comprehensive examination.
Alkaline water is contraindicated in case of serious kidney diseases, pathological manifestations in the urinary system, diabetes, urolithiasis.
If the body contains a sufficient amount of alkali, then drinking the “right” water can harm your health.
Remember: everything is good in moderation. Your health is in your hands.
Be healthy!