tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48111501716933374952024-03-12T19:12:04.933-07:00Healing Water Machines Health BlogPromoting Health and Healing through Information, Diet, Healing Foods and Alkaline Ionized WaterNedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-3155331880406485212012-02-17T13:17:00.000-08:002012-02-17T13:17:35.232-08:00The Hidden Cause of Aches and Pains and All Natural Remedy for It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dehydration is a hidden cause of many aches and pains including headaches, back pain, and arthritic pain. It can even contribute to injuries since even mild dehydration can negatively effect mental clarity, performance and productivity in sports and in life. Most people live in a chronic state of dehydration without even knowing it. In fact, 75% of Americans are actually dehydrated right now! This is because the majority of the beverages we consume like soda, coffee, milk, alcohol, sports drinks and even bottled waters can have an dehydrating effect on the body!<br />
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Dehydrating Effect of Most Liquids<br />
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How can water and other liquids be dehydrating, you ask? Your blood needs to stay at a pH of just under 7.4. If the pH of a beverage is below 7.0, it is considered acidic and thus steals valuable minerals and energy from the body in order to neutralize it, having a dehydrating instead of hydrating effect. Tap water is regulated by the government to be at least a 7.0, while the pH of milk is about a 6.0, the pH of most bottled waters is between 3.5 and 4.5, and sodas, sports drinks, coffee, and alcohol usually have a pH of between 3.5 and 2.0! The pH scale is a logarithmic scale which means the difference between each number is actually 10 times greater than the one before it.<br />
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Traditional Painkillers<br />
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There are a number of painkillers on the market. Unfortunately, all medication (with the exception of some natural and homeopathic remedies) have an acidifying effect on the body. This means that they contribute to an acidic environment which is the opposite of the alkaline environment our body thrives in. Continuous use of over the counter medications for pain relief can actually prolong the problem--by constantly flooding your body with dehydrating and acidifying substances, you are creating an environment where pain and discomfort is likely to occur!<br />
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Importance of Staying Hydrated<br />
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Staying hydrated can help relieve pain and prevent injuries or discomfort from occurring the first place. Studies have shown that if you have a headache and opt to drink a full glass of water instead of taking a painkiller, the water alone may get rid of the headache. Other studies have shown that arthritic and back pains have a root in inflammation, which may be alleviated and prevented by staying properly hydrated.<br />
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How Much Water Do You Need?<br />
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We naturally lose an average of two liters of water a day through urination, perspiration, breathing and defecation. It is recommended that we drink a minimum of half our body weight in ounces daily (more if you are active or live in a hot climate) in order to replace the fluids lost and to stay hydrated. But hydrating with the right kind of water is equally as important as drinking enough water.<br />
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What is the Best Kind of Water?<br />
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Alkaline ionized water hydrates up to six times better than conventional water due to its microclustered size which is more easily absorbed by the body. Unlike acidic liquids, alkaline ionized water nourishes the body by providing bioavailable alkaline minerals instead of robbing the body of minerals. Alkaline ionized water also contains more antioxidants than orange juice, and has the ability to soothe inflammation of many kinds from the inside out. Alkaline ionized water can be produced in your home by hooking a Chanson water ionizer up to your faucet. The machine will allow you to make various pH levels of water, but the optimal drinking level of 9.5 pH supports overall wellness in a way that conventional waters cannot.<br />
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All-Natural Topical Pain Relief<br />
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In addition to hydrating the body with alkaline ionized water which may help prevent and alleviate pain, a topical application of high alkaline water often provides temporary pain relief. Strong alkaline ionized water neutralizes inflammation in the muscle and reduces oxidation which is a byproduct of inflammation. Just soak a rag in 10+ pH alkaline ionized water from a Chanson Water ionizer and apply to the sore area for a non-addictive, all natural remedy. With this remedy, you may no longer have to worry about the possibility of chemical dependency on over-the-counter and prescription painkillers or the effects those chemicals may have on your body.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">http://www.healingwatermachines.com/</a> now for more information on Chanson water ionizers and the amazing benefits of alkaline ionized water.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-12020283693877891612012-02-09T12:31:00.000-08:002012-02-09T12:31:56.322-08:002012 is the Year of the Water Dragon<div id="txt_16">
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January 23, 2012 marked the beginning of the year of the water dragon according to Chinese astrology, a time which only occurs every 60 years.<br />
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Dragons are a symbol of good fortune, and are the most revered of the 12 animals honored in Chinese astrology, and the only mythical animal featured. Throughout history parents in China have actually hoped and aimed to have their children born in dragon years (every 12 years).<br />
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As a Christian company, we at <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">Healing Water Machines</a> are not followers of astrology but thought some of our readers might find this interesting (plus we wanted an excuse to use the cool graphic above). We are of course most intrigued by the water part--an element which is featured every five years. Water is the source of life: it covers 70% of our planet and comprises 60%-70% of our bodies. In Chinese element theory, water produces wood, which signifies growth and is the natural element of the dragon.<br />
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The last time the Water Dragon made an appearance was in the year 1952. Major world events in 1952 included the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, the introduction of two of the most destructive weapons in history: the hydrogen bomb and the B-52 bomber, the first successful separation of Siamese twins, and a killer fog which descended on London and coined the word "smog." So it will be interesting to see what 2012 will bring, especially with a pending US presidential election and of course all of the Mayan calendar end-of-the-world hype.<br />
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Healing Water Machines wishes you a safe and prosperous year as we work to bring you the latest in water ionization and water filtration technology. Visit us at www.healingwatermachines.com for more information on our products. </div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-4499805230624484552012-01-26T12:58:00.000-08:002012-01-26T13:00:00.153-08:00How to be Healthy at 100<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To the average American, the idea of living to age 100 seems daunting with all the sickness and disease that most people endure late in life. If pushed to choose, most would rather check out early than suffer through nursing homes, a medicine cabinet full of prescription drugs, frail bodies and a lonely, sedentary lifestyle. But what if you were told that it's possible to be healthy and vibrant and full of energy at age 100 and beyond? <br />
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Studies have been done on the longest-living people in the world to find out their secrets. The common thread amongst the Hunza, the Vilcabama, the Abkhasia and the Okinawa people is that they eat a largely vegetarian diet using freshly picked organically grown fruit and vegetables. Many also drink naturally ionized alkaline water from uncontaminated fresh-flowing rivers and streams. Not only do the majority of them live to be well over 100, but they do so while remaining mentally and physically fit, and few suffer from poor hearing or loss of eyesight. They never adopt a sedentary lifestyle, instead choosing to keep active with daily walks and climbs. <br />
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Although Americans are living longer than ever before, the average American will spend 10% of his or her life sick. Half of Americans 65+ have two or more chronic diseases and 25% have problems so severe that their abilities to perform one or more tasks of daily living is limited. By 2040, it is estimated that 5.5 million Americans will live in nursing homes while another 12 million will require ongoing homecare services. <br />
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Despite all of the crippling disease and health problems, researchers estimate that 1 out of every 26 baby boomers will live to age 100. So the question is, would you rather be a sick and miserable centenarian or a healthy and vibrant one? <br />
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Fortunately, you do not have to move to the wilderness or join a tribe to be part of the latter group. The following is an abbreviated list of steps you can take to live longer and be healthier from the book "Healthy at 100" by John Robbins: <br />
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<li>Read labels--don't buy anything containing hydrogenated oil or high frutose corn syrup and avoid artificial colorings</li>
<li>Eat an abundance of fresh raw fruit and vegetables and buy organic whenever possible</li>
<li>Cut out processed foods and meat</li>
<li>If you do choose to eat meat buy free-range and organic</li>
<li>If you eat fish make sure it's wild and not farmed and low in mercury</li>
<li>Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and don't stuff yourself</li>
<li>Buy fruits and vegetables that are grown locally and are in season (or grow your own)</li>
<li>Eat fresh fruits and vegetables instead of frozen or canned</li>
<li>Eat fewer flour products and more whole grains</li>
<li><a href="http://library.chansonwater.com/2011/12/12/studies-show-acids-in-sodas-erode-tooth-enamel/">Drink water instead of soda</a></li>
<li><a href="http://library.chansonwater.com/2011/12/02/forget-milk-got-chanson-alkaline-water/">Drink soy milk instead of cow's milk</a></li>
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Another easy step anyone can take for overall wellness is to start drinking <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/what-is-alkaline-water-and-how-it-benefits-your-health.htm">alkaline ionized water</a> from a <a href="http://www.chansonalkalinewater.com/cart/ionizers.html">Chanson ionizer</a>. Water ionizers are designed to re-create what happens in nature when water rushes over rocks and is very similar to the natural Hunza water. Because not all of us have a waterfall in our backyard, a water ionizer is a wonderful investment for you and your family. <br />
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People who drink alkaline ionized water report increased energy and better hydration. 75% of all Americans are chronically dehydrated and most don't even know it! Symptoms of chronic dehydration include headaches, weakness, fatigue, weight gain, premature aging, constipation, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. A Chanson water ionizer provides healthy, alkaline ionized water for drinking and <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/acidic-water.php">acidic ionized water </a>for eco-friendly household cleaning and skincare purposes, so get yours today! Visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">http://www.healingwatermachines.com/</a> for more information.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-51752478691538930072012-01-19T16:12:00.000-08:002012-01-19T16:12:31.395-08:00Alkaline Ionized Water & Water Ionizer Myths Debunked<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Because there is a lot of misinformation on the Internet regarding water ionizers and alkaline ionized water, we thought it would be a good idea to compile a list of the most common myths and provide the truth.<br />
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<strong>Won't my stomach acid render alkaline water consumption useless?</strong><br />
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No. There is no hydrochloric acid pouch in our body, and the stomach wall makes sodium bicarbonate to alkalize our food not digest our food. HCL is only produced when we eat or drink acid-forming foods and drinks and is balanced in equal proportion by sodium bicarbonate production. When we consume alkaline forming foods and drink alkaline ionzed water, the body does not need the sodium bicarbonate production and thus the HCL production is not required either!<br />
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Dr. Robert O. Young explains, "Alkaline electron-rich water...does not trigger the release of sodium bicarbonate and thus does not cause the creation of the acid HCl, so it does not interfere with the alkalizing of the food. In fact alkaline electron-rich water with its high concentration of electrons helps the alkalizing of the food and also helps to neutralize the caustic acidic poisonous HCL, preventing the acidification of the blood and tissues."<br />
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<strong>Can't I make my own alkaline water with lemon juice, baking soda or pH drops?</strong><br />
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Technically the pH level of water can be modified slightly by adding certain substances, however they will not necessarily reach the optimal pH level of 9.5. More importantly, alkalizing the water without the use of a water ionizer will not reduce the ORP, so the water will still be oxidizing to the body and create free radicals which destroy cells. Ionization is also the only way to microcluster the water, which allows it to hydrate up to six times better than non-ionized water, and detoxify cells more thoroughly. For these same reasons, drinking alkaline water from a non-electric ionizer or by making your own with alkaline water pouches and the like will not provide the bulk of the benefits that an electric water ionizer does. See our article Why Non-Electric "Ionizers" Can't Compare With Chanson Ionizer Machines for more information.<br />
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<strong>When it comes to ionizers, isn't more power a good thing?</strong> <br />
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More power can actually wear down your ionizers plates faster. At only 150 watts and 5 amps, Chanson water ionizers use the least power of any ionizer on the market without sacrificing quality or performance. All Chanson ionizers use a sophisticated SMPS power system--the same one that is used in the new flat-screen panel TVs. This system automatically adjusts the power to the plates based on the rate of water flow, doubling the longevity of your unit!<br />
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<strong>Isn't mesh technology is better than solid ionizer plates because it increases surface area?</strong><br />
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The idea of mesh plates being better or worse than solid plates is mostly all just marketing hype. We have found little no difference in performance between mesh vs. solid plates. Despite many tests we have not seen a benif from mesh or slotted plates, and we have found that in some cases, the coating actually wears off faster or has problems with rust, therefore we continue to offer only original, double-dipped and baked solid plates on all of our ionizers.<br />
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<strong>Isn't UV technology a valuable upgrade for an ionizer?</strong><br />
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We consider the UV technology in a water ionizer to be a marketing ploy that provides little if any actual benefit to the customer. While UV is used in commercial water treatment, we do not believe that the contact time between the water and the UV light in an ionizer is sufficient to kill bacteria. And even if it does kill any, it doesn't remove it so you would still be drinking dead bacteria. Furthermore, we have been told that once the light burns out, it can not be replaced. Currently in the USA, all city water has been treated with chlorine or chloramines which will have already killed any bacteria in your water. If you have well water or bacteria concerns, we offer the Chanson Ultra Filter which will remove bacteria and not clog.<br />
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If you have a question or concern that is not listed here, please feel free to ask and our water experts will be more than happy to address it. For more information on Chanson water ionizers and alkaline ionized water, please visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">http://www.healingwatermachines.com/</a>.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-60974372524492190692012-01-11T21:39:00.000-08:002012-01-19T16:14:03.726-08:00Acidic Ionized Water Effective Against Bedsores, Used to Sterilize & Disinfect Medical Facilities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pressure ulcers (aka bedsores) have always been a big concern in the healthcare industry due to the fact that they can develop in as little as two hours and potentially lead to a patients death. Now that the federal government no longer reimburses caregiver facilities for the treatment of pressure ulcers, necessity to prevent and find inexpensive ways to treat is at an all-time high. Although the U.S. government has deemed most pressure ulcers to be preventable and avoidable, 2.5 million Americans are treated for bedsores annually, with 60,000 of them dying from related complications.<br />
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While prevention is surely key, unfortunately bedsores continue to be a perpetual problem and treatment for just one full-thickness wound could be as high as $70,000, or MILLIONS if a lawsuit ensues.<br />
Fortunately, there is a solution: Chanson ionized acidic water, also known as “miracle water.”<br />
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Water ionizers use electrolysis to produce two streams of water — one alkaline, for healthy drinking, and one acidic, for external uses like disinfecting. You just hook the water ionizer machine up to your regular tap and turn ordinary water into filtered, ionized alkaline and acidic miracle water!<br />
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Water ionizers were certified in Japan as medical devices by the Pharmaceutical and Food Safety Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2006 after decades of research in Japan, Korea and Russia. Acidic water produced from water ionizers is used in hospitals and medical facilities across Asia to treat bedsores and sterilize and disinfect skin and equipment due to its amazing antibacterial properties. Even some hotels in the U.S. have replaced their cleaning supplies with ionized acidic water and–after overcoming their initial disbelief–their staff couldn’t be happier with the results!<br />
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Our skin is naturally slightly acidic in order to help fight off bacteria, and ionized acidic water is a natural astringent which is safe for undiluted application to the skin and may help clear up blemishes, rashes and dry, rough or itchy skin. Japanese doctors were amazed when it healed pressure ulcers all the way down to the bone!<br />
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We know what you’re thinking. How could WATER do all that? We were skeptical of its disinfecting and anti-bacterial qualities too until we personally tested using a restaurant-grade bacteria meter and then we sent it out for professional testing. The Chanson Miracle ionizer has been third party lab tested and verified to be able to make strong acid water that can disinfect on contact!* We tested it on both ecoli and staph germs with outstanding results!<br />
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A Chanson ionizer is a valuable investment for any medical facility that should end up paying for itself! Visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">http://www.healingwatermachines.com/</a> for more information.<br />
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*In 70% of all water sources. Some water sources may require up to five minutes to kill bacteria.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-78839686983689409072012-01-04T17:32:00.000-08:002012-01-04T17:36:04.425-08:00Start the New Year off with a Detox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since overeating during the holidays has become commonplace and even "tradition", most people naturally look to the new year as a fresh start and thus make resolutions to lose weight, quit bad habits like smoking, and start going to the gym.<br />
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Goal-setting/planning is the first step towards making positive changes for your health and we recommend that you consider a detox program to kick off the new year. A detox program can aid your body’s natural cleaning process by releasing excess toxins and wastes, improving circulation, and replenishing your supply of alkaline minerals.<br />
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There are many different detox methods that you can implement as well as time periods you can choose to do them for. We recommend that you consider the following suggestions and select the methods and time periods you feel are most realistic for you. Obviously the more methods you implement and the longer you do them for, the better your results may be, however taking on too much at once could be counterproductive if you fail to stick with them. We have heard of cleanses lasting anywhere from three days to three months, and people changing their diets for a lifetime or doing one-day-a-week fasts indefinitely.<br />
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A detox program can benefit virtually everyone, however if you have a health condition or are pregnant or nursing, you should discuss with your physician before starting any new eating or lifestyle program.<br />
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Here are some methods to naturally cleanse and detox your system:<br />
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<strong>Juice fasts</strong><br />
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Fresh juice fasts (especially those high in greens) are a popular way to cleanse and alkalize the body. You can try starting every day with a glass of fresh juice, replace one meal a day with juice, or go all out and drink nothing but juice for weeks or months as Joe Cross did and inspired many others to do in the film "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead." We recommend cucumber-pear and kale-green apple as easy and cleansing duos, but keep in mind that the act of juicing even the most alkaline of fruits and vegetables creates a mildly acidic juice, therefore we recommed that you offset the acidity by diluting with 9.5 <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">Chanson alkaline ionized water</a>. You can juice your own if you own a juicer, or there are companies on the internet that you can order from which will deliver fresh juice to your door daily for the duration of your cleanse.<br />
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<strong>Hydrate with alkaline ionized water</strong><br />
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Drinking <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/what-is-alkaline-water-and-how-it-benefits-your-health.htm">Chanson alkaline ionized water</a> is essential throughout any detox program because it helps to flush out the many toxins that will be stirred up and eliminated from fat stores and organs in your body like your lymphatic system and your kidneys. Ionized water is microclustered which means it penetrates cells deeper than traditional water and can thus flush them out more effectively. A Chanson water ionizer is a wonderful investment for overall day-to-day health, not just during a detox. You can also try one day a week "water fasts" where you drink nothing but Chanson ionized water to cleanse your system.<br />
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<strong>Liquid feast</strong><br />
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One of the reasons juice and water fasts are so effective is because they give your body a break from having to work so hard to break down your food for digestion. Therefore you can also try a liquid diet of blending or pureeing your food if you wish to consume more than just juice or water. Soups and smoothies are examples of liquid feast "dishes" you can try and are recommended by Dr. Robert O. Young in his book "The pH Miracle for Weight Loss."<br />
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<strong>Cut the crap</strong><br />
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When we consume unnatural foods, they can leave behind a dense residue in our cells, which can turn into excess weight, body odor, wrinkles, cellulite and premature aging. Therefore, sugar, artificial sweeteners, animal products, processed foods, and fried foods should be eliminated from your diet during a detox and reduced in general for overall health. For example, just because coffee, alcohol, milk and sodas are liquids does not mean that they are acceptable for a liquid feast. Likewise, ordering "fresh juice" off of a Jamba Juice menu is not going to have the desired effect due to the excess sugar their smoothies contain. Dairy products clog your system and are acidifying, so avoid yogurt also.<br />
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<strong>Eat raw</strong><br />
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If you choose to incorporate some solid foods into your diet, then you should rely heavily on raw alkaline fruits and vegetables as snacks, starters and even meals. Raw foods are more nutrient-dense than cooked foods and their negative ionic charge is the opposite of the positive ionic charge of toxins in our cells. The fiber found in fruits and vegetables will also help with elimination as well. Consider munching on carrot, celery and bell pepper sticks dipped in hummus, salads with oil-based dressings, and fruits dipped in almond butter. <br />
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<strong>Colonics</strong><br />
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According to Dr. Norman Walker, author of "Colon Health: The Key to a Vibrant Life": "The elimination of undigested food and other waste products is equally important as the proper digestion and assimilation of food...the very best diets can be no better than the very worst if the sewage system of the colon is clogged with a collection of waste and corruption." A colonic is a safe and effective method for cleansing the bowels and can be performed by a professional or done in the comfort of your own home with the use of a colema board as often as once a month. Without them, buildup in the bowels can lead to prevention of the absorption of water and nutrients, constipation, growth of harmful bacteria and yeast and autointoxication (when toxins are absorbed into the bloodstream through the colon wall).<br />
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<strong>Go green</strong><br />
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While you're working hard to watch what goes into and comes out of your body, don't forget to keep an eye on the toxins you may be exposing yourself to externally. Virtually all chemical-based household cleaners and many personal beauty products like shampoos, deodorants and toothpastes are acidifying to the body and contain known carcinogens. <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/benefits-of-acidic-water.php">Chanson ionized acidic water</a>--the byproduct of a water ionizer--is an all-natural alternative to everything from mouthwash and facial toner to Windex and Lysol.<br />
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<strong>Exercise--the alkaline way</strong><br />
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"Instead of hard exercise (which creates lactic acid), one should practice traditional Asian soft-style exercises such as yoga, Tai Chi, and Chi Gung on a daily basis throughout the duration of any detox program" according to Daniel Reid, author of "The Tao of Detox." Don't have the time and/or desire to learn traditional Asian exercises? Rebounding on a mini-trampoline can dramatically improve lymph flow while exercising every cell in the body, and walking, stretching and aerobic exercise also works well.<br />
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<strong>Pledge to be stress-free</strong><br />
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When stress hormones are released into the system in large amounts, toxins are created and can slow down the detoxification enzymes in the liver. Negative emotions are also very damaging and should be minimized. Dr. Young has seen negative emotions have a more damaging effect on one's alkalinity than the worst of foods, and world-renowned photographer Dr. Masaru Emoto has documented the effects of negative words on water crystals with pictures (this is important considering that we are about 70% water!)<br />
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<strong>Practice hydrotherapy</strong><br />
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To increase circulation and help flush out toxins, try alternating a very hot shower for five minutes, with cold water for 30 seconds, for a series of three times in a row before wrapping in a towel and getting into bed for 30 minutes. But don't try this before installing a <a href="http://www.chansonalkalinewater.com/cart/filters-1/chanson-shower-filter.html">Chanson Spa Shower Filter</a>, which filters harmful chlorines and chloramines from the water which would otherwise be absorbed by your skin and lungs.<br />
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<strong>Sweat it out </strong><br />
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One way toxins are released from the body is through perspiration, which is why most spas offer saunas and steam rooms. Infrared saunas are preferred as they can cause you to perspire more than twice as much, and if you are going to be using a steam room or wet sauna make sure it is using filtered water so that you are not inhaling the contaminants found in tap water.<br />
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<strong>Breathe deeply</strong><br />
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"Deep breathing greatly enhances oxygenation of the blood and tissues, which helps neutralize acidosis and maintains a healthy alkaline environment inside the body" according to Reid. One of the main ways to move the lymph system is through breathing deeply, so try focusing on your breathing several times throughout the day.<br />
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<strong>Dry skin brushing</strong><br />
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To increase lymph flow, you can use a natural bristle brush on dry skin by brushing in circular motions towards the heart. This will help your lymph system rid itself of the toxins that collect in the lymph glands and keep the pores of the skin open.<br />
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We hope that you will find these detox suggestions helpful and will try to implement one or more of them this new year for better health.<br />
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DISCLAIMER: The author of this article is not a trained physician. This advice is not meant to replace that of a qualified physician. If you have a health condition or are pregnant or nursing, you should discuss with your physician before starting any new eating or lifestyle program.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-75266718329282505412011-12-28T18:32:00.000-08:002011-12-28T18:32:49.860-08:009 Easy Alkaline Substitutions for Better Health<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The idea of completely changing one's eating habits to a whole foods, plant-based diet is overwhelming for most people despite the many proven health benefits that may result. Adding to the challenge may be unsupportive household family members who scoff at the idea of eggplant as a main dish for dinner or refuse to even try tofu. In an effort to help, we've created a list of nine small, easy, alkaline substitutes anyone can make to improve their alkalinity (some of which you can swap without the family even noticing!). Even if you never make it to the ideal 80% alkaline/20% acidic ratio, these slight changes will be beneficial to your health and won't feel like much of a sacrifice (if at all).<br />
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1. Instead of Vegetable Oil try Extra Virgin Olive Oil<br />
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Corn oil, canola oil, safflower oil, and vegetable oil are refined oils that are not healthy and should be avoided and replaced with cold-pressed oils like extra virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, flaxseed oil, coconut oil and hemp oils. Healthy fats are an important part of an alkaline diet and can be obtained through substituting healthy oils for the more mainstream unhealthy oils. All oils can create free radicals when heated, so we recommend using a small amount of water to steam fry your vegetables and then drizzling oil on top, making your own oil-based salad dressings and drizzling healthy oils on top of vegetable wraps.<br />
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2. Instead of Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners try Stevia<br />
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Sugar has been linked to cancer and artificial sweeteners are not only acidifying but carcinogenic. Swapping your sugar cubes with stevia, an all-natural sweetener derived from herbs, is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. According to Ray Kurzwell, author Fantastic Voyage: Live Long Enough to Live Forever: stevia is highly nutritious, lowers blood sugar in diabetics while regulating blood sugar in non-diabetics, lowers elevated blood pressure, kills bacteria that cause tooth decay, increases energy levels and mental activity, and reduces cravings for alcohol and tobacco. Other natural sugar alternatives: Chicory root, agave nectar.<br />
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3. Instead of Table Salt try Sea Salt<br />
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Our bodies contain about a pound of salt, and sodium is an alkaline mineral necessary for survival. But the refined iodized salt that sits on most dinner tables in America is completely unhealthy and the type of salt doctors are referring to when they advise patients to cut down on their salt intake. Refill your salt shaker with unrefined sea salt and sprinkle on top of wraps, soups and vegetables. Other alternatives: Celtic salt, Himalayan salt, Real salt.<br />
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4. Instead of Peanut Butter try Almond Butter<br />
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Peanuts are acidifying to the body and the moldiest, most undesirable peanuts are what is used to make peanut butter. Swap out your P.B. for it's healthier cousin almond butter, and spread on sandwiches and use as a dip for pretzels, crackers, fruit, and to make smoothies creamier.<br />
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5. Instead of Cows Milk try Unsweetened Almond Milk<br />
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Cows milk and other dairy products are not only acidifying but contrary to popular belief they actually rob the body of calcium and create a putrid sludge that wreaks havoc on your digestive system. Dump your carton of cows milk and try unsweetened almond milk instead. It is a healthy, delicious, alkaline substitute for drinking, cooking, baking, creamer and making cereal. Other alternatives (buy unsweetened): Coconut milk, soy milk, goat milk, rice milk.<br />
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6. Instead of White Rice try Brown Rice<br />
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The complete milling and polishing that converts brown rice into white rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. Fully milled and polished white rice is required to be artificially "enriched" with vitamins B1, B3 and iron. Clearly, brown rice is the nutritional winner over white rice. Other alternatives: Basmati rice, quinoa, jasmine rice, wild rice.<br />
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7. Instead of Soy Sauce try Bragg Liquid Aminos<br />
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Soy sauce is fermented and acidic. A great substitute is Bragg Liquid Aminos, which is a liquid protein concentrate derived from healthy soybeans, which contains 18 essential and non-essential amino acids in naturally occurring amounts, is not fermented or heated and is gluten-free.<br />
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8. Instead of Spaghetti try Soba Noodles<br />
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Most pastas are made with refined starches that lack nutritional value. Try swapping your spaghetti for soba noodles, tofu noodles, gluten-free pasta, whole wheat pasta or spaghetti squash. You can also try making your own pasta sauce from scratch instead of using pre-packaged sauces which tend to contain sugar and preservatives.<br />
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9. Instead of Bottled Water try Alkaline Ionized Water<br />
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Not all waters are created equal. Most bottled waters, along with distilled and reverse osmosis waters are actually acidic. Tap water is regulated by the government to be at least a 7 pH which is neutral on the alkaline scale, but is littered with contaminants. Therefore your best option is alkaline ionized water from a Chanson water ionizer which you can hook up to your tap. The water is pre-filtered and microclustered, resulting in better tasting water with a smoother feel that doesn't cause bloating. It is also rich in antioxidants and able to hydrate and detoxify better than standard water due to its smaller water molecule size. Being properly hydrated is the key to overall wellness and you will not regret the switch from bottled water to ionized alkaline water. Visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">http://www.healingwatermachines.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">http://www.chansonwater.com/</a> for more information.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-22371962977832295602011-12-21T11:08:00.000-08:002011-12-21T11:09:55.839-08:00Kick the Can: Sodas Erode Tooth Enamel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Studies have shown that the erosive potential of sodas is 10 times that of fruit juices in just the first three minutes of drinking. Additionally a study published in Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) journal General Dentistry reports that drinking any type of soft drink hurts teeth due to the citric acid and/or phosphoric acid content.<br />
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The study measured the pH level of 20 commercial soft drinks including Coke, Pepsi, 7 Up and their diet versions immediately after cans were opened. Slices of enamel from freshly extracted teeth were weighed before and after being immersed in samples of each of the soft drinks for 48 hours.<br />
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The result of the study was that the teeth immersed in Coke, Pepsi, RC Cola, Squirt, Surge, 7 Up and Diet 7 Up lost more than 5 percent of their weight, according to the report by Poonam Jain of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and her colleagues. (Other sodas brought about losses in the enamel weight in the range of 1.6 percent to 5 percent).<br />
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The pH scale is a logarithmic scale that ranges from 0-14 pH with 7 being neutral, anything below 7 is acidic and anything above 7 is alkaline. Battery acid has a pH of 1.0, distilled water at room temperature has a nuetral pH of 7.0, and the pH level Healing Water Machines recommends drinking is 9.5.<br />
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RC Cola was found to be the most acidic soft drink studied, with a pH of 2.387, Cherry Coke ranked the second most acidic (pH of 2.522), and Coke came in as the third most acidic soda tested (pH of 2.525).<br />
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The results show that a sodas acidity is not the whole story when it comes to tooth erosion. The type of acid in the soda, level of soda and calcium content are also factors. Citric acid is the most erosive acid found in soft drinks and is the predominant acid in non-cola drinks.<br />
Root beer was found to be the least acidic of all soft drinks, with a pH 4.038 for the Mug brand. The reason for the reduced acidity is that root beer is often non-carbonated and contains no phosphoric or citric acids.<br />
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A 2006 study reported that orange juice and sports drinks also reduce the surface hardness of tooth enamel, but a soda reduced more—the dentin, surface enamel and two additional dental components. (Dental erosion refers to the action of acid on the entire tooth surface. Cavities and tooth decay tend to hit targeted areas, such as pits, grooves and spots where teeth are adjacent).<br />
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In 1966, Americans drank, on average, 20 gallons of soft drinks per year. Today we drink almost 50 gallons of soft drinks annually.<br />
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We strongly urge you to eliminate or reduce your soda consumption immediately. If you must indulge in an occasional soda, it's best if you make it a root beer, drink it through a straw and only drink with meals. Better yet, invest in a Chanson ionzer for fresh, alkaline water at the push of a button to combat the acidity in your diet. Visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">http://www.healingwatermachines.com/</a> for more information.<br />
<br />Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-27745850606504077682011-12-14T11:24:00.000-08:002011-12-14T11:27:20.715-08:00Why Non-Electric Ionizers Can't Compare to Chanson Water Ionizers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Electric ionizer machines are the original water ionizer products released on the world market that produce both alkaline and acid water through electrolysis, but now more and more non-electric "ionizers" seem to be popping up at a fraction of the price claiming to be just as good if not better than the Real McCoy. <br />
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Where did these non-electric "ionizers" come from? Well, it’s really simple. They came from people that want to sell a product and they saw the success of the electric ionizer water machines so they figured “Well, a water ionizer costs between $1,000–$2,000 and if I can make a water ionizer that sells for $300–$400, I’m going to become a multi-millionaire!"<br />
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The truth is that when water flows over rocks in nature, it naturally ionizes the water, and our electric water ionizer machines are designed to re-create this process found in nature since not everyone has a waterfall in their backyard. When nature ionizes that water, it does so through ferocious movement and friction over metals and rocks in the river bed which creates an electrical charge amongst the minerals in the water. So then how can something that has no electricity duplicate the way nature makes ionized water through movement and ferocious friction?<br />
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The simplest analogy to understand the differences in the two products would be that an electric ionizer is like a water fall, and the non-electric "ionizer" is like a lake. Now where would you prefer to collect your drinking water from? The lake is a stagnant, dead body of water. It contains minerals; it contains things that might be of benefit to the body, but it’s not the living water that we know provides optimal hydration.<br />
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So let's take a look at what benefits and alterations each product actually make to the water.<br />
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<strong>Chanson Electric Water Ionizer vs. Competitor Non-Electric Water "Ionizer"</strong><br />
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Chanson Electric Water Ionizers Provide:<br />
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-Alkaline water for drinking<br />
-Acidic water for disinfecting and skin care<br />
-Purified water for use with medication<br />
-Adjustable levels of pH to suit the personal needs of you, your family and even pets<br />
-Certified microclustered water molecules which are up to six times more hydrating<br />
-A negative charge (low ORP) which means it has anti-oxidant properties<br />
-Safe delivery of extra oxygen to your cells<br />
-Filtration of harmful chemicals, toxins, and bacteria<br />
-Tracking of when the filter needs to be changed<br />
-NSF certificiation and he history to back them up - we have the testing, the animal studies, the human studies and are the ones that are used in hospitals all over the world<br />
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Competitor Non-Electric Ionizers Provide:<br />
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-A two point increase in pH level. This means that if your base water is only a 5 pH, you would only be bringing it up to a neutral 7 pH instead of alkaline water (which would still be better than an acidic 5 pH but important to note). Also, if you are using a base water with a pH of 8 or higher--there are actually quite a few areas around the United States where the tap water is a 9 pH--you could potentially be raising the alkalinity above the recommended 9.5 pH level.<br />
-A negative charge (low ORP) that is only about 1/3 of what an electric ionizer can produce<br />
-Mineral-stripping filtration which in most cases is provided by De-Ionization (DI) Resin which is a toxin that's basically Super Glue and tar mixed together. When the resin has reached capacity (no way of knowing when without testing) it will actually allow the contaminants into your water and if it's a low-quality resin the resin itself will also leech into your water. We asked eight water experts who have been in the water filtration industry 10-30 years what their opinion on DI Resin for drinking water products was. Every one of them answered by saying, “DI resin is the nastiest stuff out there and I would never drink a glass of water that’s passed through it.” <br />
-Re-mineralization of the water with "secret ingredients" that are impossible to test or verify<br />
-Uncertified claims of microclustering the water<br />
-No testing to back them up or poof that they are safe for long-term human use<br />
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Clearly, non-electric water "ionizers" are inferior to our electric Chanson water ionizers and should not be considered comparable. While they do provide some benefits, they should not be considered "ionizers."<br />
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The only non-electric product we offer is our AlkaTraveler Stick (ATS) which is best described as a portable alkalizer, not an "ionizer." It is the ONLY product in its category to pass the NSF safety tests in the USA and is safe for long-term use. The ATS contains only natural ingredients (calcium, vitamin C, tourmaline and magnesium) and is not a filter so it should not be used with unfiltered tap water. It is priced at $89, which is a far cry from the $300-$400 that competitors charge for their non-electric "ionizers." Its design is more compact and convenient than competitor models and comes in a carrying case that can easily fit in your pocket.<br />
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For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/">http://www.healingwatermachines.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">http://www.chansonwater.com/</a>.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-17647360615298729472011-12-07T16:40:00.001-08:002011-12-07T16:54:48.572-08:00The Bones of the Matter: 13 Reasons You May Be At Risk For Bone Loss And Not Even Know It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Researchers estimate that about 1 out of every 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis and that men over age 70 are at a higher risk for osteoporosis. However bone loss can begin as early as our 30s and may be a direct result of diet and lifestyle.<br />
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Calcium and phosphate may be reabsorbed back into the body from the bones to combat acidity as we age, which weakens bone tissue and can result in brittle, fragile bones that are more prone to fractures. Once diagnosed with osteoporosis, one can expect to lose an additional 1 to 2 percent of bone mass each year if they take no action to prevent or slow bone loss. It's precursor osteopenia has no symptoms, but your doctor can perform special spine and hip X-rays to measure bone density.<br />
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While osteoporosis has some well-known risk factors such as a low-calcium diet, inactivity, and bad genes, the following triggers may surprise you.<br />
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<strong>High Dairy Consumption</strong><br />
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A 12 year long Harvard Nurses’ Health Study found that those who consumed the most calcium from dairy foods broke more bones than those who rarely drank milk. Surprised? Although cows milk contains 118 mg of bone-building calcium in every 100 grams, the problem is that those 100 grams also contain 97 mg of phosphorus, and phosphorus actually blocks the absorption of calcium.<br />
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Like all animal protein, milk acidifies the body which in turn triggers a biological correction. Calcium from our bones is used to neutralize the acidifying effect of milk. Once calcium is pulled out of the bones it leaves the body via urine, so the surprising net result is an actual calcium deficit after drinking milk. For more information on the dangers of milk, click <a href="http://library.chansonwater.com/?p=150">here</a>.<br />
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<strong>Medications</strong><br />
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All medications--whether they be over-the-counter, prescription, or the very drugs which are designed to help osteoporosis--are acidifying to the body. Just as with milk consumption, your body needs to buffer acidity by pulling alkaline minerals from within the body, primarily calcium from your bones. Long-term use of any drug can therefore weaken the bones. In particular, antidepressants, glucocorticoids (steroids), anticonvulsants and the contraceptive Depo-Provera have been linked to bone loss.<br />
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<strong>Eating Disorders</strong><br />
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If you are currently suffering from or have ever experienced anorexia or bulimia you are at a higher risk for osteoporosis due to malnutrition, excessive weight loss, calcium deficiencies, severe drops in estrogen, and excess cortisol production. To prevent further damage, those with eating disorders should seek professional help immediately.<br />
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<strong>Smoking, Excessive Alcohol Consumption</strong><br />
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Smoking cigarettes may interfere with calcium absorption and is associated with an increased risk for bone fractures, while large amounts of alcohol can deplete hormones and increase cortisol levels, contributing to an alarming loss in bone density. Fortunately, bone health will return gradually after you stop smoking. It is recommended that you try to limit alcohol intake to a maximum of one drink per day.<br />
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<strong>Diabetes,</strong> <strong>Gastrectomy and Weight-Loss Surgery</strong><br />
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The bone structure of diabetics is a little more porous than that of non-diabetics, so it’s easier to break.<br />
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Some evidence points toward an increased risk for bone loss after weight-loss surgery or the removal of part of your stomach because it could affect the ability of your digestive tract to absorb calcium and vitamin D.<br />
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<strong>Inflammatory Conditions, Kidney Disease, Hypoparathyroidism, Estrogen Deficiency</strong><br />
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Chronic inflammatory conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia put you at risk for osteoporosis, while kidney disease and hypoparathyroidism can also wreak havoc with your hormone levels which ultimately affects your bone health. And anything that causes a drop in your estrogen levels can harm your bones, which is why bone loss accelerates after menopause.<br />
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<strong>Chemotherapy</strong><br />
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Chemotherapy is extremely toxic and harmful to all cells including bone cells. Fortunately one can generally recoup most, if not all, of their bone mass once treatments are over. However, you might want to consider a plant-based diet as an alternative to conventional cancer treatment.<br />
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<strong>Steps You Can Take to Help Prevent Bone Loss and Increase Bone Mass</strong><br />
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1. <strong>Replace cows milk</strong> with one of the following more alkaline alternatives: almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, rice milk or goats milk.<br />
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2. <strong>Adopt a plant-based diet</strong>. Research shows that it's better to get your nutrients from food than from supplements. Consider the amount of calcium your body will absorb from eating 100 grams of the following alkaline foods: almonds (254 mg), broccoli (130 mg), kale (187 mg), sesame seeds (1,160 mg) and kelp (1,093 mg).<br />
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3. <strong>Drink Chanson alkaline ionized water</strong>. Reverse osmosis, distilled, and most bottled waters contain water that has been stripped of all minerals and is actually acidic. Drinking <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">Chanson alkaline ionized water</a> may be a significant source of calcium, providing over one-third of the recommended dietary intake of this mineral in adults. Chanson alkaline ionized water is micro-clustered which makes it easier to absorb at the cellular level and thus improves mineral absorption and overall hydration.<br />
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4. <strong>Make sure you are getting adequate amounts of Vitamin D</strong>. According to PubMed, it is recommended that you get 800-1,000 international units of vitamin D3 daily, which helps your body absorb calcium. The best source of vitamin D is natural sunlight (10-15 minutes a day without sunscreen). If this isn’t possible for you, Vitamin D supplements may be helpful.<br />
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5. <strong>Engage in weight-bearing exercise</strong>. During weightbearing exercise, bone adapts to the impact of weight and the pull of muscle by building more bone cells. Try walking, jogging, dancing, stair climbing, bowling or golf.<br />
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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.Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-51707860227785630422010-08-09T12:23:00.001-07:002010-08-09T14:49:30.087-07:00The Battle of the Bottled Water Wars Rages On - With No Clear Winner in Sight<h1><span style="font-size:85%;">Bottled Water Versus Tap Water: Who WINS?</span></h1>Well the answer to that question isn't clear. Today I'm going to ask you to watch two videos. Don't worry, they're very entertaining - they're <strong>not Ronnie Ruiz of Healing Water Machine's Alkaline Ionized Water </strong>(he's pretty entertaining - you should check him out)<strong> </strong>- but entertaining nonetheless. The first video, The Story of Bottled Water, compelling as it is - leaves out some very important facts about plain tap water from your tap. Without further adieu ...<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Se12y9hSOM0&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Se12y9hSOM0&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Great video, eh? Even I agree that it is.<br /><br />This next video is a rebuttal to the first; not quite as entertaining - and not quite The Real Story of Bottled Water, either - but here goes - check it out<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hwV2JpFnxWM&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hwV2JpFnxWM&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />So...who wins? Well, as you've probably already figured out. The answer to that isn't cut and dry.<br /><br />We at <a href="http://healingwatermachines.com/">healingwatermachines</a> love our tap water. We swear by our high alkaline tap water. We live and drink by our ionized tap water. We believe in the benefits of our straight from the TAP <a href="http://healingwatermachines.blogspot.com/2010/08/see-immediate-health-benefits-alkaline.html">alkaline water</a>.<br /><br />According to some recent research done on <a href="http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/uscities.asp">tap water in major metro areas</a> the biggest problem with regular tap water straight from your municiple source is that it very well may contain some scary ingredients like: Rocket fuel, pesticides, arsenic or lead! not to mention germs. Good old fashioned germs seem pretty tame in comparison.<br /><br />So what IS the answer? should we all be green and stop using so many bottles? Of course we should. We should all try our darndest to care for the world we use to live, and it wouldn't kill a single human being to reuse the same plastic bottle a few times in a row. Is the Story of Bottled Water wrong? not entirely.<br /><br /><h2><span style="color:#000000;">Save Money and Be Green - Make Your Own Alkaline Bottled Water - Fresh from YOUR tap</span></h2>Here's something you can do to both cut down on the plastic water bottle problem AND get healthier at the same time. Buy an Alkaline Ionized water machine and put your beautiful water in reusable bottle - glass or plastic works. Let's do the math on this first just to be sure that buying an ionized water machine is worth the money.<br /><br />Reusable just don't have the same safety issues that regular drinking water bottles have. First of all they don't leak carcinogens - and unlike regular bottled water bottles, they can safely be soaked in hot water. They come in all sorts of really cool, functional styles. At first you'll be paying a little more for the bottle. They range from a few bucks to about 25 bucks each.<br /><br />Even so called bottled Alkaline waters are not stable and lose their alkalinity. And no bottled water has the benefit of ionization. Ionized water must be consumed within 8-24 hours of production to have the benefit of the antioxidants. That means that uber expensive (from 2 bucks to 5 bucks per 1/1.5l) bottled alkaline water you're buying off the shelves isn't even giving you the benefits you're seeking from a good structured alkaline ionized water!<br /><br />Investing in a good alkaline water machine can save you money almost immediately and the benefits of fresh from YOUR tap alkaline ionized water cannot be beat. Fresh from YOUR tap water has a unique taste, too. It tastes like water is supposed to taste.<br /><br />As always we invite you to try our water. Questions are always welcome and we never charge a dime to give you the time you need to address your concerns about health and <a href="http://healingwatermachines.com/">ionized alkaline water</a>.Spirit of Alkalinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04174958271741908880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-79075846140923519402010-08-03T13:14:00.000-07:002010-08-03T13:50:11.404-07:00See Immediate Health Benefits: Alkaline Ionized Water + Deep Breathing<h1><span style="font-size:85%;">Reduced Your Stress Immediately. Two Tips Work Hand in hand: alkaline ionized water + Deep breathing</span></h1><p><br /><br />If anyone finds them selves tired or run down or overly frustrated during the day try this energy/ stress releasing tip: <strong>alkaline ionized water</strong> + deep breathing! Yep, That Simple!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://healingwatermachines.com/"><img alt="ionized alkaline water" src="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/alkanine-ionized-water-benefits.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />1. Drink 16 ounce of <strong>alkaline ionized water</strong> straight down. (all of it)<br />2. Take a slow DEEP breath, pull the breath in hard enough to stretch your rib cage, really try to expand your lungs. As you're breathing in push down on the lower end of your rib cage at the sternum, keep your chin tucked in.<br />3. Exhale slowly and forcefully to squeeze out the last ounce of air from your lungs.<br />4. repeat this 4-5 times.<br />You will feel an imediate improvement in your energy and reduction in stress. Your brain is going to send the signal to your body immediately.</p><p>Not all alkanized water is created equal. For example: <strong>bottled alkaline water</strong></p><p>When you eat the wrong foods and end up with acidic stomach or heartburn, what's the first thing you reach for? Antacids. The active ingredient in Antacids are sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is great for a quick fix; it helps reduce symptoms of heartburn and acid in the tummy - but should you be consuming sodium bicarbonate every time you drink bottled alkaline water? Good grief NO! </p><p>We did a little sleuthing and found out that at least 1 major brand of bottled alkaline water lists sodium bicarbonate as its second ingredient! That means, if you're drinking the right amount of alkaline antioxidant water every day, you're consuming far too much sodium bicarbonate!</p><p>Healingwatermachines produces fresh alkaline antioxidant water without the additive; <a href="http://healingdiets.blogspot.com/2010/07/alkaline-water-is-miracle.html">alkaline water is a miracle</a>...that is, without the additives. You don't need sodium bicarbonate in every ounce of drinking water which is exactly what you're getting when you buy <strong>bottled alkaline water</strong>. </p><p>For the best drinking water on the planet, customer service that will blow your socks off, and expert, always FREE water advice, give <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/"><span style="color:#330099;"><strong>healingwatermachines.com</strong></span> </a>a click or call today. </p><p>And don't forget, breathe deep and drink ionized water until you're heart and body is content!<br /></p>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-59137274392643057832010-07-16T10:43:00.001-07:002010-07-20T14:12:44.607-07:00Free Radicals - Alkaline Ionized Water Can Help. A Healing Journey, Part 1<h1><span style="font-size:78%;">"I Feel the difference when I drink ionized water. I feel more hydrated...like a watered plant. I can't get over how good I feel. Seriously. I'm stoked!"</span></h1><br /><p><br /><br />This is my story - about a year ago I started feeling very toxic. I wasn't drinking enough water, let alone <a href="http://healingwatermachines.blogspot.com/2009/08/water-fuel-for-humans.html"><span style="color:#330099;"><strong>ionized alkaline water</strong></span></a> (about which I thought: "structured water" was yet another ding batty concept in the world of health fanatics and freaks. honestly, I thought it was snake oil, just pure <strong>snake oil on tap</strong>!) But I digress. When I say "toxic" I mean I could literally feel some sort of poison in my system coursing through my blood, particularly when I woke up. I would wake up feeling so sick. Of course, I was eating like crap, drinking about 3 cups of water a day with instant coffee in it. My breakfast, when I bothered to actually eat anything, consisted of whatever starchy concoction I threw together, ate and then saved from the night before; usually potatoes, cheese and tons of hot sauce poured over, and of course coffee with tons of sugary cream, - and a few pieces of nicotene gum thrown in to help the wake up process.</p><p>My daily routine was an equal-to-my-diet-recipe-for-disease-and-disaster, and it looked like this: Most days I would get out of bed, feeling gross and poisoned by my habits, wander to my computer (I work from home on the internet), check out the terrain online, and then glue myself to the desk chair until around 2PM. By 2PM I was flat out exhausted and felt even sicker than I did when I woke up. But that didn't stop me. I was superwoman, an ex cyclist with a resting heart rate of 38 beats per minute 15 years ago. No way was I on my way to bad health or disease. Not me. I couldn't see any reason why my superior conditioning 15 years ago couldn't carry me through until I'm 100. I was in denial and while living in denial my body was rebelling against the abuse; my stomach burned 24/7, I woke up in hot or cold sweats - sometimes both! Sleep was painful because everything ached all the time; my joints, my head, my chest. And getting this unhealthy had also taken its toll on my heart and mind. I was depressed. Not the everyday blues depression either. This was hell.</p><p>Thankfully, finally, I could take no more. A friend "Just happened" to call me and tell me about a nutritionist she knows. I couldn't get to the nutritionist fast enough. In tears, I begged her for an appointment. It was 3PM that day and my appt was at 5. I sat in bed and cried, counting the minutes until my appt. And I knew that what I was about to learn was going to change my life. It was like a warning signal went off around the parameter of all my bad habits, signaling them to be aware that they would need to change radically.</p><p>And that's what I finally had to do; I addressed my life and my world in a radical way. This is my story and my journey down the road of slow change. No, things didn't just suddenly get magically better overnight. Gosh it was overwhelming. There were so many changes to make, so many bad habits to overcome, and a lot of healing needed to take place to counteract the damage I had done to myself.</p><p>The nutritionist pricked my finger several times and then took five blood samples and then scrutinzed them under a microscope. Then she blew me away and said "You started smoking around 26 or 27 years of age, I can see that."</p><p><strong>Oh boy.</strong> I just said "...yes" and then cried. Although I had quit smoking 2 years ago I was now living with the physical and emotional damage I had brought to my body. That was enough emotional trauma for a day, I thought to myself.</p><p>But then she said "That's a free radical. Look at it" -</p><p>And I looked at it. Here's the picture taken from my iPhone:</p><br /><a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/alkalinefreeradical.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/alkalinefreeradical.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>It looks like death! Notice my two red blood cells off to the left. The free radical is impressively much larger than the red blood cells.</p><p>The nutritionist explained what free radicals are, what they do and how damaging they are - and how they can be addressed. She addressed a few other issues which I'll share in the rest of this series.</p><p>I left her office that day equal parts encouraged and horrified! But I now had a plan and I could finally relax because I knew that by addressing some of these issues slowly and over time that I would get the benefits equal to what I put into it, and most of all start feeling good again. </p><p>With so many changes on the horizon, big and small, I addressed the biggest 2: diet, and water. I was given supplements and told that I won't need to take all of them for the rest of my life. This was also a big change because it would mean I would need to start forming some new, healthy habits...and this would require will, some self love, and discipline.</p><p>I will wrap this up until my next post in the series. For me, change was hard. For most people change is hard. The biggest change, and quite frankly the easiest for me was to start drinking some<strong> </strong>ionized alkaline water<strong>.</strong> The first thing I noticed about the water was the taste. I was blown away by the taste - and still am. This was the best drinking water I had ever tasted. The taste of this particular alkaline water made my conversion to alkaline ionized living water a lot easier. I started feeling hydrated. I had heard that term of course, and thought that I got it...but until I started drinking this ionized alkaline water, I really didn't get it. I'm totally stoked by this feeling of wellness and hydration produced by this <strong>ionized alkaline water</strong>.</p><p>For more information about alkaline ionized water visit <a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/"><strong><span style="color:#339999;">Healing</span><span style="color:#330099;">Water</span><span style="color:#339999;">Machines.com</span></strong> </a>- you'll be hydrated you did! (and please don't forget, we will give you 14 days of free water so you can actually taste and feel the difference of the Chanson Miracle)</p>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-27355922211335829022009-10-12T02:34:00.000-07:002010-07-13T11:21:27.352-07:00Water Poisoning - Whats in the Water?<h1><span style="font-size:85%;">You know drinking water is good for you, and your body is 80% water. But, is your water poisoning you?</span></h1><br /><br /><a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/alkalinewaterdirty.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 282px" alt="" src="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/alkalinewaterdirty.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.healingwatermachines.com/alkalinewaterdirty.jpg"></a><br /><br />Water poisoning may be happening in your home without you knowing. Regular tap water is treated in water plants but remains full of chlorine, VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), fluoride, MTBE (gasoline additive) and many many other particles and chemicals. This can not only be hazardous to drink but also to breath while showering. The steam from your shower produces a poisonous gas from the chemicals and you actually absorb more toxins than you would drinking a day’s worth of tap water. Chlorine and other chemicals found in water can suppress your immune system, dry out your skin, and scar your arteries among other things. Because of this, it’s best to avoid hot tubs, steam rooms (a.k.a. gas chambers), and swimming pools that use tap water in conjunction with added chlorine.<br /><br /><br />Don’t be fooled by bottled water either, testing of this water is less regulated than tap water and some is found to contain even more bacteria. You’d think for the outrageous mark-up you’d be getting a decent product, but that’s just not the case. 25% of bottled water tested was the same as what you’d get out of your faucet. In addition, the plastic containers can leach chemicals into the water, poisoning it further. Look for glass bottled water if your going to take this route.<br /><br /><br />What’s the best way to get PURE water?<br /><br /><br />A water ionizer! <strong>Alkaline ionized water</strong>. It electrically charges the tap water to make it a powerful antioxidant. This water is upto 6 times more hydrating than bottled or tap water, which means there is rapid nutrient absorption by our cells. Above all, the water has an alkaline pH, this washes away excess acidity in the body and the risk factors associated with it.<br /><br /><br />For more information, visit <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">http://www.chansonwater.com/</a>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-91329684527171045392009-10-07T04:41:00.000-07:002010-07-20T14:11:40.465-07:00Acidic Water is Great for the Skin<h1><span style="font-size:78%;">What most Alkalline Antioxidant Water don't really talk about (we have no idea why because it's so good for you!) - Acid Water. It's good for your skin. Really good for your skin.</span></h1><p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chansonwater.com/images/alkaline/0955706.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 113px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px" alt="" src="http://www.chansonwater.com/images/alkaline/0955706.jpg" border="0" /></a> Chanson water ionizers also produce <strong>acidic water-without the added chemicals that other companies use*</strong>. </p><p>This acidic water is great for the skin and itchy scalp, because the skin is naturally an acid organ (this slight acidity of 5.5 pH helps our body fight off bacteria), people who regularly use acidic water to wash their bodies tend to have more youthful and vibrant looking complexion than those who use hard water. This is because they have not disrupted the pH balance of their skin by stripping the skin of the natural oils.<br /><br />Hard water is usually due to the presence of excess calcium. By applying acidic (soft) ionized water on the skin; it will help to clear up excess bacteria, reduce acne, psoriasis, and other blemishes. Furthermore, it will work like an astringent to tighten up the skin and remove wrinkles. Acidic ionized water can also be used to reduce inflammation and itchiness caused by insect bites.<br /><br />In Japanese hospitals acidic water is used to help sterilize wounds, treat diabetic ulcers and keep hospitals clear of infectious bacteria and viruses, while in homes, the acidic water is used for such purposes as cleaning counter tops, cutting boards, floors, and more..<br /><br />*It must be said because getting the best acid water is as important as getting the best <strong>alkaline antioxidant water</strong>. When considering an alkaline water dealer please be sure to ask a lot of questions. Ask, then listen. The single most important part of the buying process should always be to get yourself properly informed! Do your research on the water dealer you're considering buying an alkaline water machine from. Did you know that some water dealers add calcium sulfite to their acidic water? calcium sulfite is gaining popularity as a "Nasty Additive" - and according to alergy.org - they can cause, or exacubate existing, alergies.<br /><br />Chanson Water USA <em>does not use</em> calcium sulfites to produce the best acid water.<br /><br />And remember, we will always answer any question you may have about alkaline antioxidant water or acidic water. We don't mind if you buy from another dealer - but please, please be informed before you buy!</p><p>Chanson Water's wonderful <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">Alkaline Antioxidant Water</a> also produces the highest quality <strong>acidic waters</strong> on the planet!<br /><br /></p>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-32538526961638663452009-10-07T04:16:00.000-07:002010-07-20T13:29:42.489-07:00Chanson Spa Shower Filter<h1><span style="font-size:78%;">Another letter from another satisfied Chanson Water customer!</span></h1><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:8S_5JS3-ESE11M:http://www.chansonalkalinewater.com/images/chanson_shower.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 85px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:8S_5JS3-ESE11M:http://www.chansonalkalinewater.com/images/chanson_shower.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A happy customer recently wrote to us:<br /><br /><br />"I was so excited about the shower filter, I tried it out last night when I got home at 9:00 pm. The shower filter really works. My wife and I both tried it out. It made her lose less hair, less frizz this morning, easier to brush last night and this morning. For me I don't need to "blow my nose" in the shower because in a hot shower most of the time my nose gets clogged up. I can also smell the soap better. It is more intense and refreshing. Also, thanks to the acid water; the redness on the right side of my nose is almost gone and the face skin is softer. Thank you for teaching me so much.<br /><br /><br />Yours Sincerely,<br /><br />Seng Lee Tan"<br /><br /><br />To learn more about the Chanson Spa shower filter, please visit: <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/shower_reviews.php">http://www.chansonwater.com/shower_reviews.php</a>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-71852414122301713742009-09-29T02:53:00.000-07:002010-07-13T12:49:36.182-07:00Obesity linked to Severe Sleep Apnea<h1><span style="font-size:78%;">People who are overweight or obese are much more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea</span></h1><br /><br />Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a person's breathing stops or becomes very shallow, sometimes several hundred times a night and sometimes for as long as a minute.<br /><br /><br />The soft palate in the back of mouth falls down and blocks the airway. The condition can lead to cardiovascular problems, including stroke, and can raise the risk for dying prematurely.<br /><br /><br />Any amount of weight loss brings about an improvement in sleep apnea. But those who lose about 10 percent of their original body weight see the greatest effect. "Any weight loss is good," says an expert.<br /><br /><br />Read the full article <a href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/sleep-disorders/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245626">here</a><br /><a href="http://health.msn.com/health-topics/sleep-disorders/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245626">http://health.msn.com/health-topics/sleep-disorders/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100245626</a><br /><br /><br />Alkaline ionized water is a great weight loss tool. It neutralizes excess acidity that leads to a breaking up of stored fat in the body.<br /><a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">http://www.chansonwater.com/</a>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-56890428089437392882009-09-29T02:39:00.000-07:002009-09-29T02:52:34.081-07:00Waterways plagued with Ugly Smelly Blue-Green Algae<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-080419-AT/ss-080419-AT-20.hmedium.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 406px; height: 273px;" src="http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-080419-AT/ss-080419-AT-20.hmedium.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Human induced contamination in America's beautiful lakes and rivers is on the rise, this is especially true for the MidWest. This is due to the water runoff from farm fields. This water contains fertilizer and other chemicals.<div><br /></div><div>Animals and humans run a health risk. Although it may not be a major life threatening risk for humans as yet but experts believe that it will eventually lead to significant human poisoning. It has definitely sickened many people already. Several dozen dogs have already died, local people living by the lakes have complained about a smelly blue-green algae that is killing wildlife like squirrels and fish. </div><div><br /></div><div>Authorities have advised people living near such contaminated lakes to keep their windows shut and to avoid walks along the shorelines.</div><div><br /></div><div>Read the full article <a href="http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl3|link3|http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236">here:</a></div><div><a href="http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl3|link3|http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236">http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl3|link3|http://news.aol.com/article/smelly-glue-green-algae-kills-dogs/689236</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Stay safe.....</div><div><a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">www.ChansonAlkalineWater.com</a></div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-25420833593735304742009-09-24T04:34:00.000-07:002009-09-24T04:56:54.934-07:00Skin Disease Receives Major Benefits with a Water Ionizer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VXV6BNW05fE/Srtd8tyVCvI/AAAAAAAAAOk/PECMJBu01ZA/s1600-h/Skin+Disease.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_VXV6BNW05fE/Srtd8tyVCvI/AAAAAAAAAOk/PECMJBu01ZA/s320/Skin+Disease.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385001077115783922" /></a><br /><br /><div>One of our team members met this girl at a vitamin store. She approached the girl's mother to try to help her. She offered her child FREE water and to council her. The team member told them that if she would allow her to take pictures of the child and show the progression of her healthy skin, she would make sure she was the poster child for Chanson Water and get her a water ionizer. </div><div><br /></div><div>The child had a severe case of Psoriasis, a type that is supposedly incurable and genetic in nature. Some days after making them the offer, our team member met with the mother and her child again. The pink spots visible on her skin in this photo were gone. She had been sparying 2.9 pH acidic water on her skin and drinking 9.5 pH alkaline water for less than a week and had started improving very well. Her doctor told her to bath in the water with Clorax to prevent the smell and the infection that takes place on her skin.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was a classic example of how <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">Chanson's water ionizers </a>can help such poeple bring happiness back into their lives. </div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-15252004412093980112009-09-12T02:28:00.000-07:002009-10-12T23:23:42.134-07:00Where Bottled Water Comes From<a href="http://www.brandchannel.com/images/home/home_img1_water.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="http://www.brandchannel.com/images/home/home_img1_water.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>EWG recently conducted an investigation into acertaining the sources of various bottled water brands. The results were shocking. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Nearly a third of the bottled water labels they examined, including leading bottled water brands such as Dasani Purified Water and Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, offered no information about the water’s source, generic or specific. Until recently, the major brand Aquafina also fell into this category. However, after extensive pressure from Corporate Accountability International and other consumer groups, Aquafina agreed to modify its labels to say that the water is sourced from unnamed public water supplies.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>A third of the labels they inspected included partial or vague source locations, providing the consumer with little or no useful information. Aquamantra Natural Spring Water, as the name implies, sourced from a spring identified on the label as in zip code 92707. The labels of Voss Artesian Water and Meijer Natural Spring Water identify their water sources as "Vatnestrom, Norway" and "deep within Michigan’s countryside," respectively.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>On the other end of the spectrum, public water utilities can provide remarkably specific and informative source data in just one to three sentences.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Community water systems are also required to notify consumers of any existing source water assessments and how to obtain them. These assessments pinpoint current and potential sources of pollution in the water source. In certain cases, systems are also required to provide a brief summary of the assessment in the Consumer Confidence Report.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So, there are stark differences in the way public water utilities and bottled water companies share necessary information with consumers. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Read the full Report <a href="http://www.ewg.org/health/report/bottledwater-scorecard/Where-Bottled-Water-Comes-From">here</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.ewg.org/health/report/bottledwater-scorecard/Where-Bottled-Water-Comes-From">http://www.ewg.org/health/report/bottledwater-scorecard/Where-Bottled-Water-Comes-From</a></div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-37795952665346788592009-09-12T00:21:00.001-07:002009-09-12T00:40:20.267-07:00Are Reusable Metal Water Bottles any better?<a href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:zGOKCq9utKRcoM:http://www.swedausa.com/images/product/ST68_N_BL.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 116px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" alt="" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:zGOKCq9utKRcoM:http://www.swedausa.com/images/product/ST68_N_BL.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It is a known fact that plastic water bottles must never be reused. But before you rush to the market to buy just any reusable metal bottle you can get your hands on, ask yourself what guarantee do you have that it is absolutely safe? </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Consumers have recently begun swiching massively to reusable metal water bottles to avoid bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that leaches into water contained in plastic water bottles and interferes with the female hormone estrogen. But the same metal bottles manufacturer that professed the dangers of BPA and encouraged consumers to switch to its brand of metal bottles has been found to be not entirely truthful about the safety of its bottles. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Some traces of BPA were found in the liners of its bottles.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Who then should the consumers trust?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Read the full article <a href="http://http//green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/89/is-there-plastic-in-your-metal-water-bottle.html">here</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/89/is-there-plastic-in-your-metal-water-bottle.html">http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/89/is-there-plastic-in-your-metal-water-bottle.html</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-79881835022284018882009-09-02T04:29:00.000-07:002009-09-02T04:35:03.459-07:00Water- The lubricant of our bodyWater is the lubricant of all moving parts. It is the regulator of body temperature. The body cells are "water-cooled!" Violent exercise continued for 26 minutes would generate enough heat to coagulate the albuminous substances in the body--similar to cooking the white of an egg-- unless this heat were promptly released. The cells are surrounded by water and thus are "water--cooled!"<div><br /></div><div>Therefore, Hydration is key!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.chansonwater.com/">Alkaline Water</a> hydrates and hydrates well. Infact it is upto six times more hydrating the normal tap or bottled water. This means increased and quicker absortption of nutrients by our cells.</div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-66990810379766805552009-09-02T04:04:00.000-07:002009-09-02T04:12:21.757-07:00Swine Flu Shot linked to Killer Nerve Disease<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://articles.mercola.com/imageserver/public/2009/August/9.1wheelchair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 350px;" src="http://articles.mercola.com/imageserver/public/2009/August/9.1wheelchair.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />In a recent confidential letter, The UK Government has warned Senior Neurologists that the new swine flu vaccine may be linked with a deadly nerve disease.<div><br /></div><div>This letter from the Health Protection Agency to the official body that oversees public health has been leaked to The Daily Mail. This has lead to protests why such information has not been made public before the vaccination to millions of poeple begins.</div><div><br /></div><div>It tells the neurologists that they must be alert for an increase in a brain disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), which could be triggered by the vaccine. GBS attacks the lining of the nerves, causing paralysis and inability to breathe, and can be fatal.</div><div><br /></div><div>Read the Full Article Here: <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/01/Swine-Flu-Shot-Linked-to-Killer-Nerve-Disease.aspx">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/09/01/Swine-Flu-Shot-Linked-to-Killer-Nerve-Disease.aspx</a></div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-23815990493063956512009-08-27T02:39:00.000-07:002009-08-27T02:44:46.373-07:00Water Consumption Facts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:hUrgjJThXi-uCM:http://orangecountyrealestatevoice.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/64/files/2008/04/water.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 137px; height: 94px;" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:hUrgjJThXi-uCM:http://orangecountyrealestatevoice.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/64/files/2008/04/water.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />The average American uses about 575 liters of water (151.9 gallons) per day, with about 60 percent of that being used out-of-doors (watering lawns, washing cars, etc.). The average European uses 250 liters of water (66 gallons) per day. 1.1 billion people lack adequate water access, using less than 19 liters (5 gallons) per day.<div><br /></div><div>Be a responsible citizen of the planet.</div><div>A public service message by <a href="http://www.chansonwater.com">www.ChansonAlkalineWater.com</a></div>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811150171693337495.post-59115196743892531252009-08-27T02:32:00.000-07:002009-08-27T02:36:57.889-07:00Our daily Water Footprint<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Lb_pslAVMkynVM:http://www.bio.aau.dk/images/EnvEngStaff/Water%2520supply/UrbanWater2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 99px; height: 132px;" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Lb_pslAVMkynVM:http://www.bio.aau.dk/images/EnvEngStaff/Water%2520supply/UrbanWater2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In the U.S., It takes 94.5 to 189.3 liters of water (25 to 50 gallons) to take a five-minute shower; 7.6 to 26.5 liters (2-7 gallons) to flush a toilet; 7.6 liters (2 gallons) to brush one’s teeth; and 75.7 liters (20 gallons) to hand wash dishes.... and we wonder why there is this fuss about an impending water scarcity in the world.</span></span>Nedalee Ruizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18389632047997603994noreply@blogger.com0