I have medical problems. Is alkaline water safe for me?

The short answer is "Yes".

Most people who are regular users of alkaline antioxidant water started drinking it because they WERE sick.   They were looking for some way other that the ineffective medicines they were taking to allow them to feel better and function better.  These folks didn't give a thought to the question of whether alkaline water was safe--they were desperate and would have tried it even if they had heard it was not safe.  Let's consider some common medical conditions and the health benefit of alkaline water on those conditions.

Cancer   

Most of the water users I know are cancer survivors or are under treatment for some type of cancer.  Bill, one of the men who sold me my ionizer, had throat cancer and had received radiation and chemotherapy and was actually a hospice patient, having been told he had three or four months to live.  A walnut-sized tumor remained in his throat, and he was unable to swallow solids or liquids without severe pain.  Given a few gallons of water to try, within hours his throat pain was gone and he gained strength rapidly.  He is cancer-free today, many years later.  Bill says, "Alkaline water did not cure my cancer.  It allowed my body to heal and become stronger so my body's natural systems could cure the cancer."  Alkaline water helps reverse the dehydration and acidity which often accompany cancer and cancer treatment.

Auto-immune Diseases

This big category includes rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, some types of colitis, certain skin disorders, and some even rarer disorders of the respiratory system and kidneys.  These are inflammatory diseases, and the potent anti-inflammatory effect (negative ORP) of the water may help to reduce oxidation, inflammation, and pain.  Better hydration and alkalinization may be factors too.  Using alkaline water allows people to be more comfortable while using their current medication plan; others may be able to reduce their need for medications while some may eliminate medications completely.

Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Polymyalgia

These conditions, like the autoimmune diseases, may successfully respond to alkaline water just as the autoimmune diseases do, probably for the same reasons listed above

In a future post we will discuss other conditions such as obesity, heart and blood pressure issues, digestive problems and acid reflux.