If you are considering an alkaline diet, including alkaline water, you may have a few questions. We’ve put together this brief primer to give you a better idea of how simple this change can be, and how good you will feel afterwards. 1.  Alkaline water neutralizes the acid build up in our bodies, thus balancing our pH levels in our… read more →

DNA is a complex subject. Most people know of it as a mysterious chain of coded information shaped in a complex helix or double helix. We know that DNA affects how we appear physically, defects and strengths in our makeup, and replication of our cells. With approximately a trillion cells dying each second, it’s amazing that more doesn’t go wrong.… read more →

Have you ever had a heart attack? Believe it or not, the pain is just a muscle cramp. Probably the worst you might ever experience. But it’s simply when the heart muscle is not getting enough circulation and it doesn’t get enough oxygen. Muscle cramps are more a result of circulation issues, which includes inflammation. When blood flow is restricted,… read more →

Here’s a graphic that details a number of bottled water brands along with their pH values. Interesting to see such a big range among them, from the very acidic pH values found among some ‘flavored’ water brands to the super high pH found in Alkalife TEN spring water. Click on the graphic to view at a larger size. This infographic… read more →

We often receive very good questions about alkalinity and the body from Alkalife customers, and today we will answer two in particular on the topic of carbonated beverages. Here is the question: Could adding Alkalife drops to a carbonated drink make it alkaline and could that make it as alkaline as water? Carbonated drinks typically have very low (acidic) pH… read more →

Lately there have been a lot of questions about the body’s pH. People have asked how alkaline food and water affect the human body, and many vendors have been selling pH test strips to measure the pH of urine or saliva. However, there are problems with measuring the body’s pH in this manner. Many other factors can affect the pH… read more →

Many different forms of arthritis and gout are the result of acid accumulation in the joints. Heavy people add more pressure on their joints, thus speeding up wear and tear; however, a young person seems to do fine even if he or she is heavy. It is the accumulated acid that damages cartilages and irritates the joints. Unfortunately, the joints… read more →

Studies at the University of California have shown that as we age we gradually have a lower number of bicarbonates in the blood. The bicarbonate density of human beings remains fairly constant until the age of 45 and linearly decreases about 18% by the time one reaches 90 years old. In general, adult degenerative diseases such as diabetes and high… read more →

From the blog ElectricFoodie.com comes this simple and delicious recipe for a ginger-infused twist on traditional lemonade. Ingredients: 1 lemon thumb of ginger root 1 tsp agave nectar Directions: Soak ginger in 32 ounces of water overnight with the squeezed lemon and teaspoon of agave. This delicious drink is refreshing and highly alkalizing. Enjoy! Thanks to Electric Foodie for sharing… read more →