If you search on the Internet for alkaline water, you’ll find that manufacturers claim that alkaline has “healing” properties” and it will fight cancer, boost the immune system, and make you physically stronger and so on. But is there any truth to these claims?

Based on Dr. Kokichi Hanaoka’s findings, who spent over forty years researching on water, it turns out that there are several myths and misconceptions surrounding alkaline water. (more…)

Free radicals have been the talk of the town for several years now. As free radicals are linked to over 90% of diseases and rapid aging, drug companies, healthcare units, and research facilities have devoted considerable time and resources to combat these health hazards.

Fortunately, these highly-reactive substances (which are caused by a number of different factors including stress and pathogens) are removed by superoxide dismutes (also known as SOD), an enzyme naturally-produced by the body. Unfortunately, SOD production decreases and slows down with age.

Considering the circumstances above, researchers were prompted to devise ways to combat free radicals, thereby paving the way for the development of electrolyzed alkaline water. (more…)

The alkaline water hype might be dying down, but it doesn’t seem to be going away soon. After all, the prospect of alkaline water, especially with its wide array of alleged health benefits (i.e. boosts metabolism, helps the body absorb nutrients, and reduces acid in the bloodstream), remains appealing to health-conscious consumers.

If you have never tried drinking alkaline water, but is curious about its medical properties, you might want to consider “alkalizing” your water. Here are some easy steps you could follow to make alkaline water on a budget: (more…)

Due to the popularity of drinking alkaline water, several ways of producing them have been devised by manufacturers and researchers alike.

These methods of producing alkaline water can be classified into two main categories, namely: 1) through the use of water additives and 2) through the use of ionizing machines.

Under these two classifications, there are several more specific methods of alkalinizing water. (more…)

Despite alkaline water’s apparent popularity nowadays, a lot of people remain baffled by the truths and myths surrounding the famed healthier type of water.

Given alkaline water’s popularity, there arises a need to make certain clarifications as to its effects and characteristics. One such important clarification that has to be made is this: water can be naturally or artificially alkaline. (more…)

Developments and innovations in terms of technology, medicine, and health care have sparked an interest in making everyday products and basic needs more health-friendly.

True enough, more people are opting for healthier food—from free-range poultry and pesticide-free vegetables to alkaline water and, more recently, HiFloAM water.

Alkaline water has gained popularity not only in Japan (where it originated) but all over the world.

With free radicals gaining notoriety not only within academic and medical circles but also among health-conscious individuals, it is of little wonder why alkaline water was embraced by many. (more…)