Q: How much water should I drink every day?

A: As a general guideline the average person should drink half of their body weight in ounces.  (Example: if you weigh 150 pounds, ideal consumption is 75 oz. of Alkaline Ionized water per day).

Dr Batmanghelidj in his book Water & Salt suggested that it is advisable to drink 35ml of water for every kg of body weight to compensate for loss through urination, respiration and perspiration. (e.g. if you are 90 kilos (200lbs) you
should drink 3 litres. It is important that if you are drinking larger amounts of water that you take advice from your health practitioner to ensure you have proper electrolyte balance.

Q: Should I introduce alkaline ionized water gradually into my daily regime?

A: Some people may experience slight detoxifying symptoms, such as nausea or slight headaches when they first begin drinking ionized water. It is best to start slowly and gradually increase the amount of ionized water you drink on a daily basis.

Q: Are there any cautions about drinking alkaline ionized water?

A: The majority of people when they begin drinking alkaline ionized water feel increased levels of energy and mental clarity. However since ionized water is absorbed quicker into the body tissues it is important that when you take medication you take it with ordinary filtered water and not with alkaline ionized
water which could speed up absorption.

Q: What type of water can I use to produce alkaline ionized water?

A: You may connect built in ionizers, both electrolytic and mineral built in systems to your cold water feed pipe to your sink tap. This will filter and ionize the water. With portable ionisers you can use either mains supply water or bottled water. Some of the portable ionizers filter the water some don’t so if they do not
filter the water it is best to use filtered or bottled water.

Q: Can I store water after it has been ionized?

A: Ideally you should drink ionised water within 12 hours. The pH of the ionized water will gradually reduce with storage and the oxidation/reduction potential will increase. Ionized water should be stored in a sealed vessel in the refrigerator.

Q: Can I cook with ionized water?

A: Yes, you can cook with ionized water: some people say that the taste of food is improved with cooking in alkaline ionized water.

Q: Is it OK to give children alkaline ionized water?

A: Yes it is excellent water for children to drink. Professor Won H Kim in his book states that drinking alkaline ionized water is very beneficial for expectant mothers providing much needed alkaline minerals. Compiled by Water for Health. 

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