Hydration, Antioxidants, and an Alkaline Environment
Much of the early popularity of alkaline water has to do with its involvement in cancer treatment and prevention. Many of the most prominent promoters of alkaline water are cancer survivors who feel that the water played a big role in their treatment. So what is the true story?
Our friend Bill Powers of San Antonio had terminal Stage 4 throat cancer and had been sent home to die. He was introduced to alkaline water and within a few months was disease-free. So was he cured by alkaline water? Bill doesn't think so--but as he puts it, "Alkaline water healed my body's immune system, so that my body was able to fight off the cancer itself". Drinking alkaline water helps this fight in several ways.
Hydration. Human bodies--both sick and well--function better when they have plenty of water in them. Nobody feels well if they are "dehydrated". The
micro clustering effect of alkaline water allows it to be absorbed by the body more quickly and easily (without making you feel waterlogged!) and thus it is easier to remain well-hydrated with alkaline water.
Alkalination. Making your body more alkaline givers and unfriendly environment for cancer, infection, and inflammation. Cancers and infections grow in acid conditions so following an alkaline diet and drinking alkaline water makes these disease states harder to maintain.
Anti-oxidants. Oxidation? Think rust. That old rusty piece of metal in the back yard--it's oxidized. When our bodies oxidize they are creaky, crumbly, no longer bright and shiny--just like the metal. Alkaline antioxidant water keeps these changes from happening--keeps things new and shiny. We are told to prevent cancer and other illnesses by taking in lots of antioxidants--like fresh fruits and vegetables. Alkaline water is more potent than these foods…so include it in your diet.
Alkaline water does not cure cancer and is no substitute for cancer treatment--but it is a vital, perhaps the most important part of maintaining your body in a disease-free state.