emily - alkaline water?

Yikes
I have no idea. I'm so sorry I can't help on this yet. I can ask a friend of mine who has some special water system, if it's what you're talking about, and get back to you on this.

Yes, you ARE going to grow old together!

peace, emily

Kangen Water
Hi Kathleen,
I have a Kangen water filter system, my brother bought it for me about 2 years ago, it was kind of expensive about $4000, I have a friend that uses alkaline drops that is supposed to do the same thing. I'll contact her tomorrow and see what it is if you want. I'm a fellow 808er so we're on the same time schedule. I do believe in the alkaline diet thing, I recently went to see a nutritionist to make sure I was eating all the right foods and she said that I have a eating disorder to control my cancer. I kind of took some of the things she said but I think I wasted my money. She said there is no proof that sugar feeds cancer, I don't believe her, I too like Christa believe the stuff about the Pet Scan. Anyhow good luck and I'll call my friend tomorrow and let you know.
Donna

Kathleen808 said:

thanks
Thanks to all of you. I look forward to finding out what you find out.

Aloha,
Kathleen

I think....
all Soda Ash does is neutralize the acidic or alkaline back to safe levels around 7.4. so that it can be handled...it is also used in water municipalities to acheive a drinkable level. Want to try something that will make you think...try a PH meter on a coca cola..it will register about a 3.3, think about what that may be to your tummy. I think if you will find and talk with a chemical engineer and mix that with a little common sense and you can devise something a lot cheaper than $4k...You may go the cheapest route and buy pool ph papers that will tell whether it is alkaline or acidic...or better yet, buy a PH meter and simply add your own soda ash (baking soda). If you buy drinking water simply figure out what amount goes into each bottle and add it before drinking......bon appetit'.......Clift

Too alkaline
Just remember that being too alkaline comes with its own set of issues and disorders. Ya don't want to be too blue either.

I haven't heard back from my friend yet about her water system.

peace, emily

Shayenne said:

What is....
Bitter melon?? I haven't heard of that?

Distilled....
My mom use to call water she sat out on the counter overnight distilled and used it in her irons as we grew up. I think that chlorine is about all that leaves water after 24 hrs and the anions and cations and all the minerals are left behind, this is what ruined most of these older irons was the scale and buildup that alkalinity causes and also salts left behind. Minerals are removed by a demineralizer or by reverse osmosis types of cation (+) ions and anions (-) ions are charged to draw like a magnet their opposite attracting ions removing them from the source(water). When water has been demineralized it becomes very aggressive trying to regain the minerals lost, and it appears to have a slick almost lotion like consistency. This is what is known as the conductivity of the water which is how many + or - ions remain after demineralization. Demineralized water is great to use in car batteries because it causes hardly any lead cell buildup thus not shortening the life of the battery, but its not recommended for drinking. It will regain its minerals through your system. Not Good....So Smart Water as it is called has not been demineralized and distilled can be whatever the traffic will bear but the water in itself can be great for hydration and some have nutrients in it but I don't think the difference in regular and Smart would be worth the price......Sorry, I think I just gave myself a lesson on Reverse Osmosis and lost the main track of this thread....................Good Luck, Clift

I strickly monotored my pH
When I was doing all my alternatives! The green drink I drank every morning (Green Magma) was very alkalining. I also always (and still do) squeeze fresh lemon juice in my H2O. It alkalines the water and doesn't cost big bucks. Sea salt is very alkaline while table salt is very acidic (isn't that amazing!!!).

If you google chemical pH of foods, you will find a chart listing most foods and beverages. Not surprising, all drugs are acidic so you have to work hard to maintain an alkaline pH while on chemo.

One of the things I found the most interesting (other than sea salt vs table salt) is what juicing does. If you eat a carrot it is slightly alkaline but when you juice it and remove the pulp it becomes mostly alkaline. That is one of the many advantages of fresh juices.

Lisa P.

scouty said:

I strickly monotored my pH
When I was doing all my alternatives! The green drink I drank every morning (Green Magma) was very alkalining. I also always (and still do) squeeze fresh lemon juice in my H2O. It alkalines the water and doesn't cost big bucks. Sea salt is very alkaline while table salt is very acidic (isn't that amazing!!!).

If you google chemical pH of foods, you will find a chart listing most foods and beverages. Not surprising, all drugs are acidic so you have to work hard to maintain an alkaline pH while on chemo.

One of the things I found the most interesting (other than sea salt vs table salt) is what juicing does. If you eat a carrot it is slightly alkaline but when you juice it and remove the pulp it becomes mostly alkaline. That is one of the many advantages of fresh juices.

Lisa P.

Hey Lisa
I thought that topic might get a post from you. How are you? Have you been busy canning all those goodies from your garden? I've almost got enough saved up for that juicer!! I'll be picking your brain for recipes soon.

Smiles,
Dawn

grammadebbie said:

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Hi Dear Ones,

I eat about 4 - 6 oranges a day with vanilla yogurt. I don't know anything about this subject..I know oranges are acidic. Is this a problem? My doctors said it was ok. What do you think? Thanks for your input.

God Bless You All,

Debbie (gramma)

Oranges are not acidic
Once your body metabolizes it, quite the opposite.

Keep on keeping on Debbie!!!

Lisa P.