One of my favorite parts of doing these challenges and trying wellness trends in general is the experimental aspect. Finding which things feel best to you, what is worth it, and what you could live without.
This week I want to present something that I tried on a whim and completely fell in love with: alkaline water. I totally understand that something like “fancy water” isn’t something for everyone though, and that’s OK. Just remember, that’s the beauty of this series—to challenge you to do something outside of your regular routine. Ready?
Challenge: Try alkaline water
So what is alkaline water anyways? It’s basically water that has higher levels of pH than regular water. That science supposedly leads to less acid, increased oxygen levels, higher energy and metabolism, antioxidants that may help to slow aging and prevent disease, powers to clean your colon, supported immune system, and overall better health—among other things.
The thing is, there aren’t many legit studies that back up those claims, so the benefits of drinking alkaline are somewhat contradictory.
My thoughts are, there’s absolutely nothing negative out there about it, I love how clean it tastes—I much prefer its taste to tap (especially in LA), and it gets delivered to my doorstep (I use the company Mend) in environmentally-friendly glass jugs. Tap water in big cities, especially ones far from the mountains, simply has a lot chemicals in it, and this is a way around that—no matter the benefits it really delivers.
Also, you know how electrolytes help with hangovers? Alkaline water is full of electrolytes so I think of it as a post-margarita-night savior. That alone is worth it
What are your thoughts on alkaline? Down to try it?
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I’ve heard so much about alkaline water but have never tried it myself because it’s always so overpriced in stores. I guess now I should!
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I think I’d give it a go! Thanks for sharing x
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Never tried it. I’ll give it a shot and see how that works.
This water works best thing I’ve ever tried
I love alkaline water. It was the only water my could drink during chemo and its the only water we drink. We ended buying a machine. Best investment ever.
I fell in love with it 8 years ago when it helped me with some physical problems. Got relief. Bought the little machine so I could make it myself…convenient….still works great. Me and the family prefer it to anything else.
I have been using Alkaline water since well over 2 years. Have nothing but great things to say about it. Have seen improvements in skin conditions, never used lotion in long time, better hydration, and due to that no cramps, better tasting food, and top all all, better tasting water then regular tap water, which full of chemicals. Expensive,but well worth the investment for better health.
Forgot one thing, alkaline water is full of antioxidants, so literally prevents desease. With this water and not drinking soda or any acidic drink will make your body immune to health issues.
For $125 a month you could buy the best alkaline water machine on the market and drink and share all you want. Plus create and additional income stream!
I too am in the beginning stages of drinking alkaline water and it taste good.
Alkaline water is the best. I wouldn’t go back to regular filtered water again.
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being addicted is a good thing because it makes a good habit. drinking hydrogen rich alkaline water is one definitely such for all round health.
How often do you deep clean the pipe? It could be a source of some nasty bacteria.