Q: Can Alkaline Water Help Remove Toxins From The Body?

Coreen: There are many people asking about the importance of alkaline water and does it make a big enough difference to invest in a machine.  There is little scientific evidence to prove that drinking alkaline water actually does change the pH of the blood.

An important fact to keep in mind though is never before have our human bodies had to deal with so many external and internal toxins coming from medications, processed food, fast food, high intakes of sugar, caffeine, alcohol, etc.

The ability of the body to be able to detoxify itself and keep it alkaline has become an issue, which is why there is the big push to buy alkaline water.  The kidneys do get overworked and the normal processes of the body to rid itself of toxins can become less and less, therefore I do think drinking alkaline water can benefit many people.

If you can’t afford a machine and don’t have access to this water, here is the next best thing to do and is important even if you are drinking alkaline water: start to change your diet and eat more alkaline foods.  Avoid processed food and fast food.  Drink more pure water – period!  Dehydration itself prevents the body from being able to detoxify naturally. A diet high in white flour or grains as a whole can be too much for the body.  Too much bread, pasta, and cereal in the diet are often another factor in making the body too acidic.  The body likes a lot of greens, fresh fruit, lean proteins, and healthy fats as its staples.

Knowing your body type can really help you keep your body alkaline.  If you don’t know your body type, we will be giving you a quiz on our website to help you figure that out soon.  Decrease or avoid caffeine and alcohol.  Find ways to decrease stress levels or cope with high stress.  Stress is a major factor in creating acidic bodies.

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