Bottled Alkaline Water versus Alkalised Water
There is a new trend to buy bottled alkaline water instead of normal bottled mineral water. But the question is whether this is actually any better for you.
The water itself in these ‘alkaline water bottles’ which you can purchase from many health food stores around the world is, in fact, alkaline. But the process in which it is made alkaline is the important factor.
Bottled alkaline water is created by adding chemicals to the water to raise the pH of the water so the water can be marketed and sold as alkaline water. However the chemicals used to make the water alkaline are what gives alkaline water all the negative feedback which is entirely justified.
For example, the chemicals in Kroger’s Alkaline Water are Potassium Hydroxide, Calcium Chloride, and Magnesium Chloride. Let’s look at these briefly and in turn:
Potassium Hydroxide is inorganic and commonly referred to as caustic potash. Potassium Hydroxide is used in the cosmetic and skin care industry as a pH adjuster or bufferer in a wide range of formulas, including bath products, cleansing products, fragrances, foot powders, hair dyes and colors, makeup, nail products, shampoos, shaving products, and various skin care products. Potassium Hydroxide is extremely corrosive and can be a hazardous irritant when exposure is at high levels (or builds up in your system over time).
Calcium Chloride is an inorganic compound, a salt that is highly soluble in water. It is mainly used for de-icing and dust control. It is also used as a desiccant (drying out).
Magnesium Chloride is a salt extracted from magnesium. It is used similarly as Calcium Chloride in industry.
Together these added compounds added to your water can adversely affect your blood pH – and that is why you do not want to over consume these compounds – which is exactly what you would do if your goal was to get hydrated with bottled alkaline water.
The deception that the bottled water manufacturers are using here is actually based on real research and real health benefits. However, the bottled alkaline water is alkaline in name only. It is essentially chemically alkaline without any of the real health benefits.
The real water you should be drinking is alkalized water that is created through the process of ionization by Kangen Water machines. These machines convert your tap water into alkalised water and alkalised water is what will give you all the health benefits. The machine feeds your tap water into the electrolysis chamber and the H+ and the OH- are separated and expelled each through its own hose. The OH- water is highly pH through an electrical restructuring of the molecules NOT through chemical additives that are not good for you.
Kangen Water is Electrolysed Restructured Water – it uses electricity (not chemical additives) to create a high pH water that is actually restructured from a 5-sided positive, low energy water that is not very absorbable to a perfectly crystalized hexagonal structure that contains a negative charge and is an extremely powerful antioxidant. There is a lot of research on electrolysed water – and if you want to see the scientific research you should take a look on Google Scholar or PubMed.
Kangen Water® is the trademark water that comes from a Japanese company called Enagic. Enagic has been creating medical grade water ionizers since 1974 and hospitals throughout Japan use these machines as standard practice. They are widely understood and known to be the gold standard in the water industry and the only company you should consider when choosing an ionizer for your home or business.
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What are the 5 Types of Kangen Water?
Our Kangen Water machines can produce up to 5 types of water depending on the model you choose for your household. Not only do these devices filter your tap water, but they also produce ionized alkaline and acidic waters through electrolysis. These different waters, all at different PH levels can be used for drinking, cooking and cleaning, disinfecting, and skin cleansing.
The five types of Kangen Water are:
Strong Kangen Water pH 11
Kangen Water® pH 8.5-9.5
Clean Water pH 7
Beauty Water pH 4.0-6.0
Strong Acidic Water pH 2.7
Lets see how you can use each one of these waters to transform your life.
Strong Kangen Water pH 11
Not for drinking. Strong Kangen Water preserves hygiene in your daily life due to its strong cleaning effect. It has dissolving and heat conducting benefits. Usage: food preparation and cleaning.
Food preparation
Remove rawness from vegetables such as green onions, bamboo, wasabi and flowering fern with Strong Kangen Water®.
Cleaning
Clean cutting boards and dishcloths. Good for cleaning oil and tough grime from vents, as well as for general cleaning in the kitchen.
Stain removal
The extra strength, absorption power, will remove coffee, soy sauce, and oil stains with ease. Also great for getting out stubborn toilet bowl stains.
Dishes
Use less detergent when washing your dishes. Save on water bills, as only one-third to one-fourth of the usual amount of water is adequate for rinsing off detergent.
Kangen Water® pH 8.5-9.5
Kangen Water® pH 8.5-9.5 is the perfect water for drinking and healthy cooking. This electrolytically-reduced, hydrogen-rich water works to restore your body to a more alkaline state, which is optimal for good health. Usage: drinking, food preparation, coffee and tea, soups and stews, and watering plants.
Kangen Water® is also friendly to your budget and to the Environment. Forget about buying and storing all those expensive plastic water bottles!
Drinking
Drink Kangen Water® throughout the day. Unlike tap water, Kangen Water® has no unpleasant odor, tastes lighter, and has a pleasantly sweet flavor.
Food Preparation
Clean vegetables and fish. Enhance the flavor of broccoli, onions, bamboo etc. by pre-boiling them in Kangen Water®. Use less condiments and salt.
Coffee & Tea
You'll be surprised at the wonderful color, taste, and aroma of coffee or tea prepared with Kangen Water®. You can also use less coffee or tea and still achieve a full rich taste due to the water's extractable ability.
Soups & Stews
Kangen Water® draws out the flavor of ingredients so they get tender and juicy. Therefore, food doesn't need as much seasoning, and excess salt can be avoided.
Plants
Kangen Water® may give freshness and life to plants. The water stimulates germination and improves seedling development.
Clean Water pH 7
Free of chlorine, rust and cloudiness. Neutral water is delicious drinking water. Usage: preparing baby food, taking medication.
Baby food
Use water pH 7.0 when preparing baby food.
Medication
Neutral water is delicious drinking water that is easily absorbed by your body. Take your medicine with this water.
Beauty Water pH 4.0-6.0
Not for drinking. This slightly acidic water is recognized for its astringent effects. It's terrific to use for gentle cleaning and beauty care. Usage: face wash, hair care, pet care, polishing, cleaning, and preserving frozen food.
Face wash
The astringent properties of Acidic water are effective in toning and firming your skin. Pat the skin and leave to dry. This water is also excellent as a toner after shaving.
Hair care
Use this water instead of conditioner after shampooing. Reduces annoying tangles and brings out a radiant shine. Keep in a spray bottle and spray your hair and face when you're out and about.
Pet care
Spray your pet with this water and brush afterwards to obtain soft and shiny fur.
Polishing
Polish mirrors, eyeglasses, glass objects, and windows to a high sheen.
Cleaning
Remove dirt from hardwood floors, ceramic tiles etc. without leaving a sticky residue.
Frozen food
Spray foods with Acidic Water when freezing so that the food, including fish and shrimp, do not lose its flavor when thawed out.
Strong Acidic Water pH 2.7
NOT FOR DRINKING
This water has disinfecting properties. Use Strong Acidic Water to sanitize kitchen utensils, countertops, and more to prevent cross-contamination. Usages: cleaning and disinfecting, hygiene, and commercial operation.
Cleaning & disinfecting
Sanitize knives, cutting boards, dish towels, and kitchen cloths etc. Clean and disinfect in and around the kitchen, which is a breeding ground for germs.
Hygiene
Disinfect your hands, your toothbrush or as mouth wash. Keep a spray bottle in your bathroom for easy access.
Commercial operation
Beauty salons, hair salons, restaurants, agricultural colleges, daycare centers, pet shops, and nursing homes all benefit greatly from the use of Strong Acidic Water.