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“Drink your way to better health with a Water Ionizer”
Do you want to look and feel younger?
Do you want to lose weight or detoxify your body?
Do you have digestive problems or suffer from chronic sickness?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, you must read this article.
Our bodies are made up of 70% water; it is an essential nutrient for our body. Water is needed for virtually all body processes, from digestion to elimination. Water is involved in metabolism, circulation and detoxification. Your body needs water.
Alkaline Water - The Healthiest Water in the World!
Not all water is created equal and because water is vital to our bodies and for our health, we recommend drinking the best water available. Typically bottled and filtered water is better than drinking tap water. Distilled water is not recommended because everything has been taken out of it – including the minerals. It is essentially dead water because it has no life in it.
The best water for your health is Alkaline Water. A water ionizer takes regular tap water and purifies and alkalizes it to create Alkaline Water. Before we explain the many health benefits of a water ionizer and the “miracle” water it creates, let’s first explain the concept of alkaline water and how it affects our body.
Better Health with a Water Ionizer
Regardless if you eat an apple or a veggie casserole, all food generates waste. This waste is then removed from our body through our skin and when we eliminate. The problem is that many times our body can not get rid of all the waste it produces. This is due to several things including our dietary habits, stress, and our inability to properly digest our food. This acid waste builds up in our systems and show up in the form of i.e. cholesterol, kidney stones and arterial plaque. It also causes premature aging and disease. To help our bodies get rid of these wastes its imperative to decrease our intake of acidic foods such as coffee, alcohol, soft drinks and sugar and increase our consumption of alkaline foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, green drinks and alkaline water.
The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a substance. The scale ranges from 0 (pure acid) to 14 (pure alkaline) with 7 being neutral. In our blood we have substances which aid in stabilizing our blood pH called alkaline reserves or buffers. The blood pH must remain at a constant rate of 7.36. If the blood becomes too acidic the alkaline reserves will immediately raise the pH in order to maintain the blood pH at 7.36. These alkaline reserves consist of bicarbonates and we need these bicarbonates to get rid of the acid waste our body produces. If we don’t have a sufficient amount of bicarbonates in our blood our health will be compromised and we won’t be able to get rid of the acid waste from our body resulting in cholesterol, premature aging, kidney stones, etc...
Why do you need a Water Ionizer?
A Water Ionizer converts tap water to strong alkaline water with a high pH. By using a water ionizer and drinking alkaline water, you will increase the amount of bicarbonates which help our bodies get rid of acidic waste.
Alkaline water is more easily absorbed into the body tissues because it has smaller water clusters, with only 5-6 molecules and is in a hexagonal shape. Regular tap water has about 10-13 molecules with an irregular shape, making it more difficult for the body to absorb. As a result, alkaline water from a water ionizer is 6 times more hydrating than regular water, offering improved detoxification and health benefits.
Alkaline Water will also increase your energy. It is rich in oxygen and will increase the amount of oxygen in the blood. This additional oxygen has antioxidant properties and helps to neutralize free radicals.
Water Ionizers are proven to treat fungal disease, skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and acne. A water ionizer can help high blood pressure, burns, wounds, blisters, insect bites, cold sores, gallstones, kidney stones, gout, and dandruff. Ionized, alkaline water helps treat conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, headaches, muscle pain and relief from the effects of cancer treatment.
What is a Water Ionizer and how does it Work?
A water ionizer is a small appliance that typically sits on your counter, connected to your kitchen faucet. A special attachment redirects tap water from the faucet to the water ionizer. As the water moves through the water ionizer it is filtered through the activated charcoal. From there it passes into a chamber equipped with platinum coated titanium electrodes. This is where electrolysis takes place - the most important part of the process. During this process the water ionizer splits the water into 2 flows, alkaline water and acidic water, both offering incredible health benefits. The alkaline water comes out of the faucet in the sink - ready to drink!
A separate hose coming from the water ionizer sits in the sink releases acidic (oxidized) water. This acidic water is excellent for sterilizing, washing hands, treating minor wounds and burns and insect bits. It destroys over 99% of bacteria, including E-Coli.
A water ionizer turns ordinary tap water into strong alkaline water with a high pH. It is a powerful antioxidant with antiaging properties and help to treat disease and many health problems. One of the best things you can do for your health is use a water ionizer and drink more water.
After all, nothing is more important than your health.
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Smart Living, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-Smart Living is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article.
A Water Ionizer converts tap water to strong alkaline water which is up to 6 times more hydrating than regular water. Alkaline water has smaller water clusters with only 5-6 molecules versus regular tap water which has about 10-13 molecules. This makes the water “wetter” and more easily absorbed into the body tissues, improving its detoxification qualities. The smaller water clusters found in alkaline water offer increased antioxidant properties that more easily rid the body of free radicals.
2. Have Increased Energy with Alkaline Water
Alkaline water from a water ionizer has increased oxygen because it has it has more hydroxyl (OH-) molecules than in regular water. By drinking alkaline water you will increase the oxygen in your blood and notice your energy levels escalate!
3. Lose Weight with Alkaline Water.
You may not be overweight but over acid. Your blood pH must remain at a constant rate of 7.36, which is slightly alkaline. If the blood becomes too acidic the alkaline reserves will immediately work to raise the pH. However if there is too much acid in your system, the body will hold onto any extra weight in order to protect itself from the excess acid. Our bodies are made up of 70% water and our diet should reflect this. By restoring your acid-alkaline balance you can lose excess weight.
4. Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis with Alkaline Water
Have you ever noticed that some people tend to shrink when they get older? When you live an acid lifestyle your body will use your alkaline reserves to neutralize the acid and safely remove it from the body. Once your body has depleted your alkaline reserves you force the body to borrow alkaline minerals including potassium, magnesium and calcium from vital organs and bones. If it does this continuously your bones will get weaker and weaker and you will lose mass. People shrink because they have too much acid in their system.
5. Alkaline Water can help rid the body of Candida
In the yeast state, Candida is a non-invasive, sugar-fermenting organism. A healthy person’s immune system is designed to manage Candida and "friendly" bacteria. However, if conditions for yeast proliferation occur, for example a diet high in sugar and/or an improper pH in the digestive system, the number of friendly bacteria is decreased in relation to a number of Candida. This leaves the immune system in a weakened condition. Candida and yeast thrive in an acidic environment so it is imperative to create an alkaline environment. Drinking alkaline water will increase your blood pH level to assist your immune system in fighting off Candida.
6. Decrease Joint Pains and Arthritis with Alkaline
The aches and pains in our body are most often a build up of acid. Alkaline water has strong antioxidant properties and is able to neutralize free radicals due to its excess of hydroxyl molecules, which have an overabundance of electrons. These extra electrons can be used to neutralize free radicals and block the damage of oxidation.
7. Look Younger when Drinking Alkaline Water
Alkaline water has antiaging properties and will prevent premature aging. Water Ionizers are also excellent for skin conditions such as eczema, acne and psoriasis. One interesting aspect of human aging is that even if we are drinking enough water our body cells become dehydrated with age. The smaller water clusters that alkaline water offers can help hydrate our body cells more efficiently.
8. Decrease Frequency of Colds, Flu’s and Infections with a Alkaline Water
Over acidity can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems and creates an internal environment that is more conducive to disease. When excess acids must be neutralized, our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body in a weakened state. Alkaline water can help maintain adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands.
9. Decrease the Risk of Cancer by Drinking Alkaline Water.
Cancer and other degenerative diseases develop in a body that is overly acidic. When in a compromising environment, cells that were once healthy will adapt to the environment and become unhealthy cells. Many holistic doctors consider a properly balanced diet and a healthy acid alkaline balance to be an important to optimal health and preventing disease such as cancer. Drinking alkaline water will help neutralize the acidic wastes we have built up in the body and restore the body to its slightly alkaline state. This is the optimal conditional to maintain excellent health and prevent disease
Increase Cardiovascular Health with Alkaline Water
Acid waste builds up in our systems because of poor dietary habits, stress and our inability to properly digest our food. This acid waste can show up in the form of diabetes, cholesterol, kidney stones and arterial plaque. A water ionizer and drinking alkaline water can help our bodies get rid of acidic wastes.
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Smart Living, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-Smart Living is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article.
THE ACID ALKALINE BALANCE - A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH
There are 2 numbers related to your body that are vital:
1. Your body temperature must be maintained at 98.6 °F or 37 °C.
This is why when it is hot outside, often times we will shiver or conversely when it’s cold, we sweat. This keeps your body temperature within a narrow, safe range.
2. Your blood pH level must be maintained at 7.36.
The blood is the basic source of everything, carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. If this number was to fluctuate by only 1 or 2 points, you would be dead because it would literally change your chemistry. Think of it like a stove, if you unplug it from the power source there is no power and it won’t function. Similarly, it would be as if someone ‘unplugged’ all your organs, cells, everything!
What does a pH of 7.36 mean?
PH measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Is the balance between positively charged ions, which are acid forming and negatively charged ions, which are alkaline forming. The pH scale ranges from 0, being pure acid to 14, being pure alkaline. At a pH of 7 the solution is neutral which means the water contains equal amounts of positive or acid forming ions and negative or alkaline forming ions. If, for example, the pH is 6.2 it would mean the solution is acidic and there are more positive ions (acidic forming ions) than negative ions. Our body pH sits at 7.36, which is slightly alkaline.
ACID and ALKALINE FOODS
A healthy diet should consist of 75-80% alkaline foods and 20-25% acidic foods. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale which means it generally takes 20 parts alkalinity to balance 1 part acid. There are different degrees of alkalinity and acidity so this number may fluctuate slightly. However, using a cup of coffee as an example, we would need 20 cups of i.e. alkaline water to neutralize the acid created by the coffee. The chart below details alkaline and acidic foods.
Note: A foods acid or alkaline forming tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself i.e. lemons are very acidic however are alkaline forming in the body.
If we eat an imbalanced diet that is high in acidic foods like caffeine, animal protein and sugar it disrupts our pH. This forces our body to utilize its alkaline reserves or buffers such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium in order to neutralize the acid and remove from it from the body. As our alkaline reserves are depleted in order to neutralize excess acid, they leave the body in a compromised condition.
You may not be overweight but “over-acid”.
If there is too much acid in your system your body will hold onto the weight in order to protect it.
Have you ever noticed that some people tend to shrink when they get older? This is entirely preventable. When you live an acid lifestyle and have depleted your alkaline reserves, the body moves the acid from the bloodstream into the fat stores of the body. This is a survival mechanism the body takes to get the acid away from the vital organs.
However, your body needs calcium and if you have depleted your alkaline reserves from the blood to neutralize the acid, it will leech calcium from your bones. If it does this continuously your bones will get weaker and weaker and you will lose mass. People shrink because they have too much acid in their system.
Over-acidity is very common in today’s world because of our lifestyle and diet. More and more doctors and nutritionalists believe the diseases rampant in our society are a result of an acid-alkaline imbalance.
“A recent seven-year study conducted at the University of California, on 9,000 women showed that those who have chronic acidosis are at greater risk for bone loss than those who have normal pH levels. The scientists who carried out this experiment believe that many of the hip fractures prevalent among middle-aged women are connected to high acidity caused by a diet rich in animal foods and low in vegetables. This is because the body borrows calcium from the bones in order to balance pH”.
WHY AM I ACIDIC?
Diet is probably the biggest reason. Many of us eat and drink high acid producing foods such as animal products and soft drinks and don’t eat and drink enough alkaline producing foods such as fresh vegetables. On top of that, we eat many processed foods like sugar, refined carbohydrates and cooked oils and drink acid producing beverages such as coffee, alcohol and soft drinks. Artificial sweeteners, such as NutraSweet, Equal and Aspartame are an ingredient in many products and are extremely acidic.
Reestablishing an acid alkaline balance begins with proper diet and nutrition. Only when the pH is balanced is your body able to properly assimilate vitamins and minerals. Our body is slightly alkaline and is made up of 70% water, so our diet should reflect this.
Alkalize and Energize!
Cleanse. Balance your pH by super- hydrating your system, drinking 3-4 liters of alkaline drinks a day. This could include green drinks and ionized, alkaline water. Water is a critical factor in establishing and maintaining a healthy acid alkaline balance.
On average a person should drink ½ their weight in ounces of water per day. For example, a person weighing 150 pounds should drink 75 oz per day, which is the equivalent to about, 9-10 glasses of water per day (assuming an 8 oz glass).
The quality of the water you drink is as important as the quantity of water you drink.
Ideally the water you drink should be alkaline water with a pH of 9-10. Alkaline water is LIVING WATER and is more easily absorbed into your body tissues. As such, alkaline water will help neutralize acids and remove any toxins from the body.
A water ionizer converts tap water into strong alkaline water with a high pH. A water ionizer is a small appliance that sits on your kitchen counter or can be mounted under the sink. A special attachment redirects tap water from the faucet to the water ionizer through a plastic hose. Once in the water ionizer, the water is filtered through activated charcoal, removing common pollutants found in municipal water.
From there it goes into a chamber equipped with platinum coated titanium electrodes, where electrolysis takes place. During this process the water ionizer splits the water into 2 flows, alkaline water and acidic water, both offering incredible benefits. The alkaline water comes out of the faucet in the sink - ready to drink! A separate hose coming from the water ionizer releases acidic (oxidized) water. This acidic water is excellent for sterilizing, washing hands, treating minor wounds and burns and insect bits. It destroys over 99% of bacteria, including E-Coli.
Alkaline water has antiaging properties and can help the body resist and fight disease. Improve your health using a water ionizer and drinking more water.
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Smart Living, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-Smart Living is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article.
Alkaline-Ionized Water Devices Deliver Health Benefits at Home
What you need to know - Conventional View
• A water ionizer electrically separates the acidic and alkaline elements of water and then removes the acidic parts from your drinking water.
• Studies have correlated that water ionization used in Asia has increased the lifespan of people in Japan and South Korea.
• Ionized water offers a high level of helpful antioxidants, medical studies have shown.
• There are many manufacturers of water ionizers to give you more healthful water from your tap.
• Ionizing your water can offset the effects of a heavily-acidic diet of processed foods, the company says. These foods have high acidic levels that are neutralized by ionized water.
• Dentists have suggested for years that neutralizing the acidic qualities of saliva can help prevent cavities from forming.
• "A balanced pH will help prevent illness, so it is very important for your level not to be too acidic. Ionized water, since it is very alkaline, dissolves accumulated acid waste and returns the body to a balance. Keeping ourselves alkaline is the first line of defense in fighting any disease," states Matt Condie, a holistic health advocate and owner of Clearlight Holistics, in a press release.
What you need to know - Alternative View
• The diet of most people is too acidic. This leads to a loss of bone mineral density and can even lead to a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
• However, drinking alkaline water can also weaken stomach acid and reduce the absorption of dietary minerals. Alkaline water should never be consumed with mineral supplements or foods requiring strong acidic breakdown (such as raw foods).
• There are many other strategies for alkalizing the body: drinking fresh vegetable juices (from a juicer or blender), eliminating refined sugars from the diet and avoiding coffee and sodas. Soft drinks are highly acidic because they contain phosphoric acid.
Bottom line
• Ionized water is considered by many as good for your health because it neutralizes the acids found in food.
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Smart Living, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-Smart Living is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article.
Source:: http://www.newstarget.com by M.T. Whitney
The consumption of high calcium diet is unlikely to prevent the negative calcium balance and probable bone loss induced by the consumption of high protein diet such as meat, milk and cheese.
We often hear of elderly person, especially an elderly woman, who fell and broke her hip.
Osteoporosis doesn’t come about quickly; it doesn’t automatically appear with the senior citizen package of social security package, low bus fares and other over-65 perks. We work for years to get our internal conditions just right for osteoporosis to finally be noticeable.
Whether or not you develop osteoporosis depends on the relationship between the amount of acid in intracellular and extracellular fluids and the amount of neutralizing organic substances in your body.
The sodium is the primary, first-call-upon minerals to buffer acid ash left from such protein-rich diet as cheese, milk and meat. As more and more organic sodium from vegetables and fruits is used to buffer a non-stop stream of acid ash-producing foods like dairy products, processed sugar and other fast foods, the sodium of your alkaline reserve will runs out.
When your alkaline reserve is gone and you are on a high-protein acid ash diet, the body’s immediate concern is to compensate for the absence of organic sodium. Something is needed to buffer all of the acid from the food you eat. The acid must be neutralized before it can be eliminated harmlessly. When you have run out available sodium, the next best minerals to do the buffering is organic calcium not calcium supplements.
It must be organic calcium, because that’s the only kind the body can use to buffer acid and rebuild bone.
There are two sources of organic calcium: alkaline ash foods and bones. Both of these sources put useful calcium into the blood stream. However, inorganic calcium supplement is an “almost-identical twin” that can stay in the body but can’t do the work of the real thing.
First of all, we know that milk is high in calcium. Unfortunately, once milk has been pasteurized, the bonds that hold the minerals together are altered and the calcium may not be as usable. Pasteurization affects milk just as cooking affects other foods. Even calves can’t survive on pasteurized milk. The structure of the milk is changed by pasteurization. An important enzyme that aids the assimilation of minerals in milk has been destroyed.
Mother’s milk provides the child with organic minerals that are ready, willing, and able to help a young body function at its best and produce the thousands of new cells needed for growth. There are enough alkalizing minerals to handle from protein and phosphorus.
Cow’s milk has a lot of protein that leaves an acid ash to be neutralized and has more acidifying elements (such as phosphorus and chlorides) than alkalizing elements (such as calcium and magnesium). In cow’s milk, there are more acid producing substances than the meager twenty-seven percent margin of calcium can neutralize. The small additional amount of calcium can’t buffer the combined load of protein, phosphorus, and other acidifiers in the milk.
Fruits and vegetables give you the calcium and phosphorus you need, and they build up your alkaline reserve. Your body can use the calcium from alkaline ash foods for buffering without robbing your bones. In addition, the alkalizing minerals of fruits and vegetables improve the alkalinity of your internal environment so that vitamins, minerals, and enzymes will have a more favorable atmosphere in their work place.
Every year Americans spend over 2 billion dollars on antacids. In fact, antacids have become the #1 over-the-counter remedy in the United States.* Indigestion has become so common that it is considered normal in today's world. Many of us don't even know what it is like to have proper digestion.
There is a fast and effective way to realize proper digestion. The key is properly combining your foods and drinking plenty of alkaline water, which we will discuss further throughout this article.
The Human Digestive System
Did you know different foods require different enzymes to aid in the digestive process? Some foods, such as proteins, require acids to digest, while others, such as starches, require alkaline digestive juices. If we are to eat, for example, a burger (protein) on a bun (starch) the acid and alkaline juices combine and essentially neutralize each other. This in turn slows down digestion. Poor digestion promotes an acidic bloodstream and we can't be properly nourished and healthy if we are not digesting our food.
Food combining refers to combining foods that are compatible with each other in terms of how they digest.
The Six Food Combining Principles
Perhaps the most important rule of food combining…Do NOT mix Starch Foods with Protein Foods! Why? In order for proteins to digest they need a very acidic environment where as carbohydrates (starches, fruits, sugars) and fats require a more alkaline medium. Whenever two or more foods are eaten at the same time that require opposite conditions the digestive system is compromised. This often results in gas, bloating and poor adsorption of nutrients. Obviously what we are talking about is in sharp contrast to much of the American diet; Meat and Potatoes, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fish and Chips are all digestive nightmares!
Try to stick to 1 protein or 1 starch at a meal. Eating 2 different proteins at the same meal. i.e eggs and meat or cheese and nuts is very taxing on the digestive system because each protein requires a specific amount of digestive juice to be secreted. Eating too much concentrated starch foods at a meal may lead to fermentation. Our body's digestive system isn't designed to handle complex meals, so try to keep it simple.
Eat Starches with Veggies or low sugar fruits (i.e Avocados). Don't eat starches with Animal Protein, acids, fruits or oil. Eating starches with sugars (i.,e jam, honey, syrup) will produce fermentation. Again, this is contrary to much of the America diet; i.e. peanut butter and jam sandwiches, pancakes and syrup, toast and honey.
Low acid/sugar - high water content veggies combine with EVERYTHING! You can enjoy them with protein, starch, oils and other veggies! These vegetables largely reflect your body's composition of 70% water or more so load up on as many of these as you can.
Eat high sugar fruit on its own and in moderation. Fruits high in sugar are acid forming and digest extremely rapidly. Further, eat melons separately because they don't combine well with other foods due to the speed in which they digest.
Eat healthy oils with vegetables and low sugar fruits (i.e tomatoes and avocados, bell peppers, lemons and limes). Don't eat oils with protein because some foods i.e nuts are 50% fat and require 11 hours to digest!*
Other principles of proper digestion:
Don't wash down food with a drink (including water) as it dilutes the digestive juices. Drink before eating or 1 hour after a meal, especially if the meal included animal protein.
Chew food close to liquid consistency. We can assimilate and enjoy the nutrients only from those foods which are liquefied.
Our body is 70% water so try to enjoy foods that reflect this consistency. You should aim for ~70% of your diet to be water and water rich foods, ~20% to be starches, ~5-7% protein and the rest healthy oils.*
More on the Water You Drink…
Water is the most important element to becoming and staying healthy. Because our body is 70% water (our blood is 94%!) we need to give our body plenty of pure - alkaline water. Alkaline water is oxygen rich and is more easily absorbed into the body tissues. It is 6 times more hydrating that regular water, offering improved detoxification and health benefits. Using a water ionizer is a convenient way to convert tap water to strong alkaline water. Drinking high quality water is a key element in the digestive process and is vital to achieving and maintaining outstanding health and vitality
* The pH Miracle by Robert O. Young and Shelley Redford Young, 2006
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Water Ionizers, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-Water Ionizers is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article
The Japanese claim that one of the underlying causes of adult diseases is the accumulation of acids in our body. In order for a treatment to be effective it must remove these excess acids from the system, otherwise the treatment will only offer a temporary cure. It is for this reason that medical science is rather poor when it comes to curing adult diseases.*
To help our bodies rid of these acid wastes it's imperative to decrease our intake of acidic foods and drinks and increase our consumption of alkaline foods and drinks. This including drinking plenty of alkaline water. Using a water ionizer is a convenient way to convert tap water to strong alkaline water with a high pH.
As our body is made up of 70% water, alkaline water will help flush out acid wastes which can lead to disease. The diseases discussed below are what Japanese doctors have treated and cured in Japan by means of Alkaline Water and/or elimination of toxins and wastes.*
1. Cancer
Much research has been done in the way of a cure for cancer with little success. Research has shown that the primary cause of cancer is the lack of oxygen in a cell. This lack of oxygen is caused by too much acidity in the system. When the environment becomes too acidic - there is not enough oxygen to go around to all cells in the area.* Drinking high pH alkaline water from a water ionizer which has excess oxygen will help in preventing cancer.
2. Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
The heart is the centre of all blood circulation. Your blood transports all nutrients and oxygen to the cells in your body and carries all wastes away from your tissues. Acidification of the body starts in the blood. Doctors have shown that patients with high blood pressure have an acidosis condition and have shown that acid free high pH alkaline water can lower blood pressure. In order to effectively treat high blood pressure the level of acid in the blood must be lowered.
3. Diabetes
In a healthy body the pancreas produces insulin which helps the body to use sugar and carbohydrates properly. However, in the case of people with Diabetes Mellitus, the output of insulin is inadequate for the body's needs.* The reduced production and release of insulin leads to an acidic blood condition. This type of diabetes has been treated very successfully using alkaline water. If we prevent wastes from accumulating by means of alkaline water, the person will not get diabetes.
4. Arthritis
Many forms of arthritis are the result of acid build up in the joints. It is this accumulated acid that damages cartilages and irritates the joints. Unfortunately the blood cannot carry wastes out of the joints easily. Drinking alkaline water will change the acidic condition so the body can fix the problem by itself.
5. Kidney Disease
As the body produces more acidic wastes the kidneys are overworked trying to remove the acids from the blood. Bladder diseases and nephritis are acidic related conditions which can be improved by the consumption of alkaline water.* Further, kidney stones form in the kidneys because the environment is too acidic. Drinking plenty of alkaline water will prevent the kidney stones from forming and can even dissolve them.
6. Asthma and Allergies
Allergies, in general are the result of an erroneous immune system which builds up antibodies against normally harmless substances. Japanese doctors believe this immune disorder is caused by acidosis. Drinking high pH water from an alkaline water ionizer can help create a more alkaline environment.
7. Osteoporosis
The skeletal structure of the body is a calcium reservoir. When the body becomes too acidic it compensates by taking calcium from the bones which leaves them brittle and prone to breakage. Prolonged usage of alkaline water can help prevent and repair the damages.
8. Eye Diseases
Most people just assume that their vision will get worse with age but this does not have to be the case. If we don't allow acids to accumulate in our cells these things would not happen. Drinking plenty of alkaline water will help!
9. Indigestion, Gas, Nausea
All these symptoms are caused by too much acid. Control of acid by means of alkaline water will help alleviate and prevent these acid-related intestinal and stomach disorders, including ulcers.
10. Chronic Diarrhea and Constipation.
While these may sound contradictory both are the result of too many acids. Too much acid causes the pancreatic juice to be less alkaline and the foods coming into the intestine to be too acidic, causing diarrhea. Drinking alkaline water will help. Doctors in Korea have found that constipation is caused by acid accumulation somewhere near the colon. It is possible that alkaline water helps the secretion of fluids into the colon by eliminating acid build-up.*
Bonus! Pregnant Women Read on… When pregnant, the fetus takes priority in getting all the necessary alkaline minerals which results in the mother losing a lot of alkaline minerals and her blood becoming acidic quite quickly. According to Japanese doctors, this phenomenon is known as morning sickness. Mineral supplements and the continual use of alkaline water are recommended to help alleviate morning sickness.*
A water ionizer turns ordinary tap water into strong alkaline water with a high pH. It is a powerful antioxidant that can help to treat and prevent disease. One of the best things you can do for your health is to use a water ionizer and drink alkaline water.
* Reverse Aging by Sang Whang, 2006
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Water Ionizers, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-Water Ionizers is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article
The most important (and often neglected or misunderstood) aspect of purchasing and installing an electric tankless water heater is selecting the proper model for a specific household demand.
So, how do one sizes a tankless water heater for optimal on-demand hot water delivery?
The process of sizing a tankless water heater involves six steps:
1.Temperature Rise
The entire operation of a tankless water heater is based on how hot you want your water to be when you use it. This is called the “temperature rise” and is a simple subtraction of the incoming water temperature from the water temperature that your tankless water heater would be set to deliver.
A comfortable shower temperature should not be much higher than 105°F (temperatures above 125°F are scalding). Lower temperatures will also prevent scale deposits from forming, which may affect the operation of the heater in the long run.
2. Flow Rate
After determining the temperature rise, you need to calculate how much water (in Gallons per Minute or GPM) your tankless water heater could deliver (if needed) at this temperature. This is called Peak Demand and is a simple addition of the flow rates of all the sources in your house that could be running simultaneously.
For your convenience, here some average flow rates per source. (all flow rates are in Gallons Per Minute): Shower-1 to3, Bathtab-2 to 4, Kithcen Sink-1 to 1.5, Laundry Sink-2.5 to 3, Lavatory-0.5, Dishwasher-1 to 3.
3.Voltage
Many retailers sell units that will accommodate 110V, 120V, 208V, 220V, 240V, and 277V.
4.Amperage/ Power
Different Electric Tankless Water Heaters will have various requirements in amp draw and power output. You will want to ensure that you can support the electrical demands of your Electric Tankless Water Heater. Typically, the power output of a Tankless Water Heater is calculated using the formula: Kw Rating = (GPM x Temperature Rise) / 6.83.
For example, if you want a temperature rise of 45 degrees F and your Peak Demand is 4 GPM then you are looking for a tankless water heater model with power rating of 26 kW (45 x 4 / 6.83).
5.Circuit Breaker
You must ensure that you have a circuit or circuits that will support your Electric Tankless Water Heater. It may be necessary to put your Electric Tankless Water Heater on its own circuit or circuits.
6.Positioning/ Piping
Prior to installation and sizing, it is important to determine the position of your tankless water heater in respect to the delivery points. The further the tankless water heater is located, the longer the piping needed. Longer piping means more heat losses in the long run, as well as, more possibilities of fouling after years of use.
If you are installing one tankless water heater, chose a central location that could serve all your points of use easier. If you are installing multiple tankless water heaters, position them close to the points of use they will serve.
There are a lot of tankless water heater models to choose from. The general market tendency is “The bigger, the better”. By following these six simple steps outlined here, you will be able to determine fast and easy which tankless water heater size and model will best serve your needs.
Disclaimer: The information on the system, product or material presented herein is provided for informational purposes only. Please ensure that you consult a qualified technician prior to installing a tankless water heater or any suggestions put forward by e-SmartLiving. There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information.
A payback analysis every energy conscious consumer should consider...
There are a lot of tankless water heater manufactures claiming a wide range of savings on your next water heating bill. A quick search on the web will show you a percent reduction of up 80%.
However the question still exists: how much would you really save on your water heating bill using a tankless water heater?
Most importantly what is the payback or ROI of the average tankless water heater and how does it compare to a traditional tank hot water system? Let us try to answer these questions.
Annual costs associated with water heaters of any type are divided into 3 categories:
1. Energy costs to heat the water from its incoming temperature to the desired temperature.
2. Standby energy costs: in the case of traditional tank heaters, standby cost is the cost of the energy to keep the water hot in the tank all day. For a tankless water heater standby cost is the cost of energy when the tankless water heater is running idle (minimal).
3. Installation costs: This is the cost to install the heater and all its piping system.
So let us examine these costs for both traditional tank heaters and tankless water heaters in detail.
Average Annual Traditional Tank Heater Costs
- Annual hot water demand: 87 gallons / day
- 335 days / year = 29,145 gallons/ year
Power to heat up 1 gallon of water from 57 to 110F according to the multi-housing laundry association is 0.2 kWh. The annual power requirement of heating the water from 57 to 110F for an American household is: 29,145 gallons/ year x 0.2 kWh/ gallon = 5,900 kWh/ year
The cost of 5,900 kWh: 5,900 kWh/ year x $0.11/ kWh = $649/ year
The cost to keep one gallon of water hot is $0.003. So, the cost to keep 21,145 gallons of water hot (standby): 21,945 gallons/ year x $0.003/ gallon = $87
So the total annual cost of heating water using a traditional tank system is $649 + $85 or $736
Average annual tankless water heater costs
Average energy to heat water to 110F is 6.2 kW
Average daily usage is 1.5 hours
Daily power needed to heat the water to 110F is: 1.5 hours x 6.2 kW = 9.3 kWh
Annual costs to heat water using a tankless water heater is: 9.5 kWh/ day x 335 days/ year x $0.11/kWh = $343
The total cost of heating water using a tankless water heater is $343 + $17 or $360.
What do these numbers mean?
The percent annual savings using a tankless water heater over a traditional tank system is 50% or $375.
This amount ($375) is equal to the cost of an average mid-size tankless water heater. Please note: Installation costs were found to be comparable for both tank and tankless systems, ~$150.
In addition there is the potential for tax credits for any tankless water heater. Please visit http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm for more information.
Given the longer life of a tankless water heater at 22 years versus a tank system 10 years there is the potential of saving over $4,000 over the long term.
The incoming water temperature from which the Department of Energy (DOE) calculations are made, has been established at 57F. In many parts of the world one does not normally experience inlet temperatures this cost year round however, we used 57F as our inlet temperature. 110F is the average household hot water operating temperature. This translates to 53 degrees of temperature rise for both tank and tankless water heating systems.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy (July 2006) the average American household consumes 87 gallons of hot water per day. Average cost of electricity for the at the time of writing, is $0.11 kWh, as per the Department of Energy (DOE). Based on a DOE report July 2006.
Disclaimer: The information on the system, product or material presented herein is provided for informational purposes only. Please ensure that you consult a qualified technician prior to installing a tankless water heater or any suggestions put forward by e-Smart Living.There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information.
The issue of choosing a gas tankless water heater over an electric one, or vice versa, has been debated extensively over the last 5 years. Many claims have been made in pursuit of the ultimate sale and a lot of advice has been given by industry experts. This article thoroughly explores both perspectives by examining studies on the subject and speaking with industry experts. The results unanimously favor tankless water heaters.
Here are the top 10 reasons why:
PURCHASE COSTS
The average market cost of a gas tankless water heater is over $1500. Electric Tankless water heaters are in the neighborhood of $300-$500. In addition, the installation costs of a gas tankless water heater can be quite pricey at $1000-$1500; whereas an electric tankless water heater can be installed for under $200.
OPERATIONAL COSTS
Today’s natural gas prices, based on supply shortages, make the operation of a gas tankless water heater an expensive affair. Electricity on the other hand can be generated through other means, i.e. hydro, electric, etc. and is much cheaper and more abundant.
SIZING AND FLOW RATES
Gas tankless water heaters are designed to produce over 6 GPM of water which in most homes is more than the demand. Electric tankless water heaters can be sized for the exact household needs.
EFFICIENCY
Electric tankless water heaters are inherently more efficient since their heating elements are in direct contact with water.
INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS
Safety codes and regulations dictate that gas water heaters be placed outside the house. This makes piping more complex and consequently takes a toll on the efficiency. Longer piping translates into more heat losses in the water, en-route to its delivery point. In addition, venting, combustion issues of gas tankless water heaters need to be carefully addressed prior to installation.
SAFETY
Even though there is not much difference in this aspect, electric tankless water heaters are generally viewed as safer.
MAINTENANCE
Gas tankless water heaters experience fouling over time. Apart from the efficiency losses this can be a maintenance headache over time. Fouling shortens the life of every heat exchanger including tankless water heaters.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Even though this is not immediately understood or directly related, using an electric tankless water heater can be your contribution to the environment. Given the fact that electricity is generated from other resources than fossil fuels, using an electric tankless water heater will help towards reducing the gas demand. Shifting from traditional to more environmentally friendly alternatives becomes easier.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Over the past 3 years the electric tankless water heater industry has developed a great consumer support system, making it easier to seek and find answers to potential problems.
UPGRADING
The cost of upgrading your gas system to accommodate a gas tankless water heater will only benefit the usage of items by the specific gas water heater. However, upgrading your electrical system to accommodate an electric tankless water heater can benefit your entire house, including appliances, central systems, etc..
Bottom line: An electric tankless water heater costs less to buy and install, lasts longer and is more environmentally friendly. However, the decision is still yours.
Would you like to save up to 50% on your next water heating bill and have an endless supply of hot water?
ON-DEMAND, INSTANT HOT WATER WITH TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
With tankless water heaters you can enjoy and endless supply of instant, on-demand hot water 24 hours a day. Water is instantly heated as it flows through the tankless water heater but only for the time you are using it. When the hot water tap is turned off it closes immediately. Conventional tank water heaters operate differently in that they will heat water temperatures in the tank to a preferred temperature setting despite if you are using the water or not. The temperature is typically much higher in a tank than anyone could tolerate because cold water is added to the hot water, resulting in standby losses.
SAVE SPACE with COMPACT DESIGN
Another benefit of tankless water heaters is you will no longer need an extra room to house your bulky conventional tank heater. Tankless water heaters are about the size of a phone book and can be hung on the wall or installed under sinks or placed in closets.
SAVE ENERGY – SAVE $’s - SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT
Unlike tankless water heaters where the water temperature is controlled with a dial, conventional tank water heaters are typically set between 120 - 140F or 50 - 60C. While this is much too hot for people to use, it is necessary to overheat the water in order to have a sufficient supply of hot water. Cold water is added to the overheated water in order for it to be comfortable. Standby losses are eliminated with tankless water heaters because they provide hot water when needed, without storage.
INCREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY with TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
The life expectancy of tankless water heaters is typically much longer than conventional tank water heaters because they are less subject to corrosion. Tankless water heaters generally last 25-30 years whereas traditional heaters have a life expectancy of only about 10 years.
Unfortunately, most tanks, once they have reached the end of this short service life, are destined for the landfill – not exactly an environmentally-friendly or long-term cost-effective solution.
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY
In North America there are about 4,000 injuries related to incidences where people have been scalded by overheated water in conventional tank water heaters. Keep you and your family safe using tankless water heaters.
Legionnaire’s bacteria are found in virtually every buildings water supply. Legionnaire’s disease is a type of pneumonia that affects the lungs and affects thousands in the U.S. alone every year. The bacteria only become potentially lethal when water sits for extended periods of time at higher temperatures. Unfortunately conventional tank water heaters have the conditions necessary for this disease to flourish. By switching to tankless water heaters it will eliminate the conditions that breed this disease because the water is only heated at the moment of use. In tankless water heaters the water in the pipes cools down when water is not being used eliminating any potential for Legionnaire’s disease. This is yet another benefit of using tankless water heaters.
Tankless water heaters are the next big thing for today's household! There are many benefits of Tankless Water heaters.
Disclaimer: The information on the system, product or material presented herein is provided for informational purposes only. Please ensure that you consult a qualified technician prior to installing a tankless water heater or any suggestions put forward by e-SmartLiving. e-SmartLiving is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article. There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information.
If you are like me you have recently found out about towel warmers and couldn’t wait to get your hands on one! However once you started looking into them, you found there are a few different types of towel warmers and weren’t sure which towel warmer is right for you. This article will look at the difference between Electric Towel Warmers and Hydronic Towel Warmers.
Hydronic Towel Warmers
The difference between hydronic and electric towel warmers or drying units is the source of heat. Hydronic towel warmers need a hot water supply and generally utilize hot water circulating from the central heating system. Many hydronic towel warmers are floor or wall mounted so they can be connected to your home plumbing. However, because they are used in conjunction with the central heating, their operation is limited to when that central heating is running. It is possible to use a special pump and separate heating tube system so that hydronic towel warmers can be used during the summer months. Hydronic towel warmers tend to be more expensive and typically require a plumber to install. There are no electrical restrictions on the placement of a hydronic towel warmer. This makes them ideal for putting on the pool deck or at the end of a walk in shower.
The majority of electric towel warmers are oil filled. Once the electric towel warmers or heating racks are plugged in, the oil begins heating it. Most oil filled towel warmers have a low wattage heating element, making them safe and economical. Electric warmers are self–contained with an electrical heating unit built into the warmer that heats the fluid circulating through the unit. Electric towel warmer are available as soft wired (plugged into the electrical outlet) or hard-wired (wired into the bathrooms electrical system). It is possible to use oil filled towel warmers with timers so that you can preheat your towels based on your schedule. Oil filled towel warmers can leak especially if not maintained regularly to ensure the seals don’t perish. The other problem I found with oil filled towel warmers is that if you find a good quality oil filled towel warmer they can take up to an hour to heat up and can be expensive.
Warmrails Filatherm Towel Warmers
There is a new electric towel warmer from Warmrails that utilizes a dry element technology called Filatherm. This element is similar to the technology used in radiant under floor heating. Filatherm is energy efficient, costing only cents a day to operate and will reach operating temperature in only 15 minutes. It provides safe operating temperatures, consistent throughout the unit so there are no “hot spots”. Warmrails Filatherm technology is guaranteed not to leak, so there is no risk of damage to wall and flooring or risk of injury.
Warmrails towel warmers are not designed to heat a room but will reduce humidity and assist to deter bathroom dampness and mildew. As such, they can be used year round without adding heat to rooms. The towel warmers can easily be self-installed and do not require upgrading the electrical circuit. The towel warmers do not come with temperature controls however you can use a timer if desired. Warmrails towel warmers are designed to run safely and efficiently 24 hrs a day and many find the comfort and convenience appealing.
Disclaimer: The information on the system, product or material presented herein is provided for informational purposes only. E-Smart Living is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article. There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information.
Those special gift-giving occasions seem to sneak up on us with little warning. With a busy schedule to manage, you need help with last minute shopping. Give the gift that is always unique and is sure to please — a towel warmer and drying rack.
A towel warmer is a unique gift of affordable luxury for any occasion or budget!
Whatever the occasion there is a towel warmer for everyone!
TOP 10 REASONS TO PURCHASE A TOWEL WARMER?
1. Keeps towels warm and dry!
Pamper your friends or family with a piece of pure luxury. Wrap up in warmth when stepping out of the shower or bath with a towel warmer.
2. Control bathrooms dampness and mildew
Excellent for rooms that have poor ventilation. Even in the humid summer months the towel warmer will keep towels dry and stop them from smelling musty.
With all that humid air a towel warmer is also ideal for drying boat cabins
3. Many times towels aren’t dirty they just need drying. Simply thrown the towels on the towel warmer and they are good for the next time. You won’t have to spend time doing unnecessary loads of laundry.
4. Great accessory for people who have a pool and/ or Jacuzzi
Many additional loads are created by all the towels used in swimming pools. Dry swimming suits and towels in no time at all with a towel warmer!
5. Excellent for drying delicate clothing. Preserve the life of your clothes.
Items that could be damaged in a dryer will now be protected using a towel warmer. Clothes and delicate items will last much longer!
6. Save on energy costs and water costs!
A towel warmer will also save you money because they are much cheaper to use than clothes dryers, using less electricity than a regular light bulb.
7. Put coats, mittens on the towel warmer. It will dry the items and they will be warm for the next time. Perfect for Holiday homes!
8. Provide a pleasant, mild heat with a towel warmer to give baby that extra comfort
9. Simple to set up – the towel warmer is up and ready to go in 10 minutes!
Choose from free standing models or wall mounted units. They can be plugged into a 120V outlet or hard-wired into the electrical system.
10. A good quality towel warmer is safe to run 24 hours a day, always providing fresh and warm towels.
There is a towel warmer style for every bathroom's size and décor and with so many uses your family and friends will love them!
Disclaimer: The information on the system, product or material presented herein is provided for informational purposes only. E-Smart Living is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article. There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this information.
