We have 8 Alkaline Water facts you must know right here on this page, please read each one carefully, the OB Water Store San Diego has researched this extensively.
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What is PH?
First, let us talk about PH. PH stands for the potential for hydrogen. The PH scale goes from 1- 14. A reading of 7 is considered neutral. Anything under 7 is acidic and a reading over 7 is considered alkaline. If the solution has more hydrogen (positive) ions than hydroxyl (negative) ions then it is an acid. Conversely if the solution has more hydroxyl ions than hydrogen it is alkaline. There is a lot of conflicting and misleading
information available about alkaline water and its benefits. There is still much scientific investigation to be done and we are constantly updating our information as new research becomes available. We have compiled what we know about alkaline water and its effects from current scientific theories on how it works including the results we have seen firsthand over the years from our customers.
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How We Make Our Alkaline Water
We did two years of heavy research before implementing our alkaline water system. It was custom designed to our specifications. There are several of ways to make alkaline water! First, we field tested several different types of alkaline machines including ionizers. We had all the water from these devices lab tested and the results were unfavorable to say the least. Ionizers do not filter the tap water very well leaving a lot of unhealthy contaminants. A lot of these machines can use these impurities to help alkalize and therefore raise the PH reading of the water they make. Alkaline water can be found naturally in some springs and ground waters. Unfortunately, there are both good and bad solids, pollutants, and particles that can be present in some of these types of alkaline water. Our alkaline water is completely purified first of contaminants including but not limited to fluoride, heavy metals, chlorine, solvents, ammonia, trihalomethanes, and other impurities that some alkaline devices on the market tend to leave in the water. Here at The OB Water Store, we make an alkaline water that
is free of contaminants but still has the healthy alkaline minerals like an alkaline spring water. We produce our alkaline water here at the store by using our already pristine purified water and infusing the highest quality mineral blends to ensure proper absorption. This brings the water PH up to approximately a 9.5! We test our water daily to ensure quality and proper PH! We can test it for you upon request right here in our store!
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How long will the alkaline PH last?
* Our Alkaline water has a strong and stable PH, alkalinity, and buffering capacity because of the way it is made using high quality minerals like an alkaline spring water would have. It will keep its PH for an extended period of time compared to a lot of other alkaline waters on the market. There still are some natural factors and variables that can affect and potentially lower the PH over time. The PH of smaller volumes of water like in 1 liter sport bottles for example can be manipulated by these factors at a quicker pace then larger volumes of water in bigger containers. Metal bottles and containers can share electrons with the water stored in them and neutralize water PH gradually over time. Exposing water to large amounts of open air can slowly reduce PH as well. All water naturally absorbs air over time which starts a natural chemical reaction for carbonic acid. Carbonic acid is formed when atmospheric CO2 is dissolved in water and consequently lowers the PH of water. This is a natural process that takes place with any water exposed to air and is how earth’s ocean’s maintain PH. The PH of our alkaline water typically remains for 8-12+ months depending on how it is stored, the amount of water stored, and the pace at which it is used. The PH of our ½ alkaline ½ purified option will stay alkaline for approximately 3+ months depending on how it is stored, the amount of water stored, and the pace at which it is used. Store long term with lid tightly shut out of sunlight and with as little air as possible in the container.
When the PH of the water is raised there are several natural molecular reactions that take place leaving more hydroxide present. This effect gives the water the ability to draw toxins out of the body. Typically, the most intense detox period is the first 7-14 days after drinking alkaline water. During this period of time, some customers will develop slight headaches or diarrhea that is temporary and commonly associated with detoxing as your body eliminates deeply rooted toxins. It will also detoxify vegetables when you soak them in the alkaline water for 8-10 minutes. Try it at home! Many say it will make them taste better too!
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Antioxidant Property
This hydroxide effect also gives the water a negative ionic charge which contributes to the water’s antioxidant power. This antioxidant ability helps prevent free radicals from forming that can damage cells and cause aging and disease. Free radicals are created as a result of normal metabolism and energy production. A free radical is an unstable particle due to the loss of one or more of its paired electrons. Unless neutralized, these “partial molecules” attack other molecules looking to replace their missing electron. This destructive process is called cell oxidation. There is a duality to oxygen. We would all be dead without it, however if we have too much it, it will damage our tissues. Oxidation is like biological rusting and similar to what occurs to an iron bar that is dumped in the ocean. Antioxidants have the ability to yield electrons to free radicals before they start corroding our cellular structure thus inhibiting the oxidation process. Different antioxidants also work in different parts of the cell. Recent studies suggest that antioxidants are much more powerful when they are consumed in diverse combinations. This is why it is also crucial to eat a balanced variety of fruits and vegetables high in phytonutrients. Many green veggies are also high in chlorophyll causing them to be super alkalizing too and therefore an excellent source for keeping a balanced PH!
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How long will the antioxidant property last?
* Alkaline water has a very powerful antioxidant power! These antioxidants help reduce cellular and DNA damage cause by free radicals in the body. The antioxidant property of the alkaline water will naturally dissipate over a 48 – 72 hour period while the PH will still be alkaline. This is because water is constantly changing
states and undergoing natural ionic molecular transformations whether its lake water or purified water sitting in a sealed container. For such a simple molecule, water is rather complex in the ways in which it reacts to the environment.
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Better Hydration!
Many customers tell us they definitely feel they get better, faster, and more efficient hydration from drinking our alkaline water. Alkaline water is composed of smaller molecules than traditional drinking water (5-6 ions per alkaline molecule vs. 11-16 ions) which allows for enhanced cell hydration, better temperature regulation, and improved nutrient transfer to cells.
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Is Alkaline Water Right For Me?
Drinking alkaline water has a lot to do with your own personal body chemistry, PH level, diet, blood type, and any illnesses present. A lot of factors go into your individual body PH including genes, blood type, and diet. Eating more green vegetables high in chlorophyll content is one of the best ways to alkalize your body.
Some people feel results immediately after drinking our alkaline water while others have to drink it daily for 1-2 weeks before noticing positive results. Some customers feel they need to drink it all the time while others drink
just a glass or 2 a day or only when they are sick. Most customers love the feeling they get from drinking it and enjoy the great clean taste! Although rare, it is possible to become too alkaline which can cause too much bacteria to thrive in the body and create digestive issues. Generally, your body will give you subtle indications in these cases such as a skin rash, slight headache, and increased bowel movements that can occur after drinking or ingesting too much alkaline water and/or foods. It is imperative, especially if you are sensitive, to keep a thorough awareness of your body and how you are feeling when trying alkaline water for the first time. Take into consideration the 1-2 week initial detox period but if you continue to feel poorly then discontinue use or dilute with regular purified water. Many of our customers do give alkaline water to their children and pets and have seen excellent benefits. Nonetheless, everyone’s body is different, and this is also why we
suggest talking to a licensed physician before giving alkaline water to children, pregnant women, pets, and with medications.
Most organs in the body operate at different PH levels naturally. Typically, healthy people have a balanced cumulative body PH around 7. It can differ per person. Sickness, disease, and even diet can make the PH of the human body become too acidic. The body will pull calcium from bones, magnesium from muscles, and iron from red blood cells to help maintain proper body PH. This puts stress on the bodily tissues and organ systems. Chronic acidity interrupts cellular activity and functions leading to negative health effects. This is why we
notice here at the store that the customers with high acidic issues (arthritis, acid reflux, gout, Crohn’s disease,
cancer and even hangovers) tend to have the most extreme positive results from drinking our alkaline water.
Other customers get mild results including feeling more hydrated, increased energy, better sleep, less headaches, and even weight loss for some. Additionally, some customers drink it and feel no difference. Results vary because everyone has a slightly different body chemistry and diet. First and foremost, eating a healthy balanced diet is essential in balancing the body’s PH.
You can test your own body PH through a doctor or with litmus papers. Please keep in mind that litmus papers can give inaccurate readings as the oxygen in the air can easily manipulate the color indicator on the paper when it is wet. Test with the litmus papers several times a day to get a good average reading and do not test right after you eat or drink anything as this will manipulate the test results as well.
Mixing Alkaline With Our Purified Water
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Sometimes the 9.5 PH of our alkaline water is too high and therefore numerous customers enjoy our ½ and ½ option. Our alkaline water has a very high buffering capacity which allows it to stay highly alkaline even when being combined with lower PH liquids. Essentially, when you dilute the alkaline minerals slightly you can manipulate the PH of the water. Filling any sized water container with ½ of our alkaline water and ½ of our purified water will achieve a PH of approximately an 8 – 8.5 which is still very alkaline! Several customers use this method to achieve a specific PH they desire and we can test the water PH for you right here in the store by request!
PH Testing: There are several methods for testing water PH. It is important to make sure whichever method you choose that you acquire a kit that is specifically designed for water not soil or any other substance. Litmus papers are inexpensive paper test strips, but they can be hard to read and inaccurate. The most high-tech way to check PH is to use a digital meter. They need to be cared for properly however, or they will give incorrect readings. The pH meters usually need to be calibrated frequently, as the readings can drift and to ensure accuracy you must check calibration often. With most digital meters, the tip needs to be stored in a special storage solution and should never be allowed to dry out. Furthermore, most of these meters on the market are designed for pool water testing and other waters high in solids. These types of waters have high conductivity which these meters use in order to work properly. The alkaline and purified water here at OB Water Store has had a lot of the solids removed only leaving the beneficial mineral content.
This means that most of those digital meters will not give a reliable reading when used in our water. In our experience these meters will often ‘bounce around’ or fluctuate between a wide range of PH scores. This makes it critical to use a digital meter that states it has been made for waters with low TDS (total dissolved solids). We suggest using hydroponic PH testing drops to test water PH. You can find them easily online or in pool stores for typically under $15. These liquid test kits work by adding a few drops of a PH sensitive dye to a small amount of the water solution and then comparing the color of the resulting liquid with a color chart. They are easier to read and extremely accurate and reliable.
Those are 8 Alkaline water facts you must know, we also have more information here on Alkaline Water.
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