Alkaline water has become something people are crazy about, and it's easy to understand. People who advocate drinking alkaline water argue that alkaline water can increase metabolism, reduce acidity in the bloodstream and help your body absorb various nutrients more quickly, among other benefits. Follow these steps to start making your own alkaline water at home!
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Method 1 of 3: Determine the pH Before You Make Alkaline Water
Step 1. Determine the pH of your water
Before and after you alkalinize your water, you should check the pH of your water. By doing this, you can estimate how much adjustment you will need to make to your water. Naturally, water is at a pH of 7, but impurities in the water tend to increase its acidity. The ideal pH for drinking water is 8 or 9, which can be achieved by making it alkaline.
Step 2. Purchase a pH meter
You can buy a pH meter in the form of a pH strip and a pH color chart at most health stores.
Step 3. Dip the pH strip into the water before you alkalinize it
Let the strip sit in the water for some time, and then compare the color of the strip to the color in the available color chart. Pay attention to what the pH of your water is now and then alkaline your water using one of the methods below. Once you've alkalined your water, your water's pH should be on a scale of 8 or 9.
Step 4. Know the pH of your water
When the water is in the pH above 7, the water is alkaline, while if the pH is below 7 the water is acidic. You want the water to be in the range between 7 and 9.
Method 2 of 3: Making a Base with Water Added
Step 1. Use baking soda
Add 1/8 teaspoon (600 mg) of baking soda to one cup or about 0.237 liters of water. Baking soda has a high alkaline content. When baking soda mixes with water, it increases the alkalinity of the water. Shake the mixture (if you're using a water bottle), or stir (if using a glass) to ensure that the baking soda mixes evenly with the water.
If you're on a low-sodium diet, don't add baking soda to your water. Baking soda contains high amounts of sodium
Step 2. Use lemons
Lemons are anionic, so when you drink lemon water, your body reacts to the anionic properties of lemons by making the water alkaline as your body digests it.
- Fill one pitcher (8 glasses of drinking water) with clean water. Filtered water is the best option, but if you don't have a water filter, boiled water can be used as well.
- Cut the lemon into 8 pieces. Add the lemon to the water but don't squeeze it, just soak it in the water.
- Cover the water and leave overnight, for 8 to 12 hours at room temperature.
- You can add a spoonful of Himalayan pink sea salt to the lemon juice if you wish. Adding salt will add minerals to your alkaline water.
Step 3. Add pH drops
The pH drops contain potent and highly concentrated alkaline minerals. You can buy pH drops at a health store or online. Follow the specific instructions on the pH bottle to determine how many drops you need to add to your water.
Keep in mind that while pH drops increase the alkalinity of your water, they do not remove chlorine or fluoride that may be present in your drinking water
Method 3 of 3: Using a Different Filtration System
Step 1. Purchase a water ionizer
The water ionizer can be attached directly to your faucet and is very easy to use. The water becomes ionized because this device flows it through the positive and negative electrodes. In this way, the acidic and basic water will be separated. Alkaline water comprises 70% of the water component and is drinkable.
Do not immediately throw away the acidic water. Acidic water can be used to kill various kinds of bacteria. You can use it to cleanse the body, and kill the bacteria that live on your skin
Step 2. Purchase an ionized water filter
These filters can be moved easily and are cheaper than electric water ionizers. This water filter works in the same way as a regular water filter. Put the water in the filter and let it sit for three to five minutes. While waiting, water is flowed into the filter circuit. After the water has passed through the entire filter, the water enters the reservoir which contains alkaline-forming minerals.
These filters can be found easily at kitchen supply stores
Step 3. Purchase a reverse osmosis water filter
This type of filter is known as a hyperfilter, and it uses a very fine membrane for filtration. The fineness of this filter allows it to capture more elements than ordinary water filters, thus increasing the alkalinity of the water even more.
These filters can be purchased at home supply stores and are located near regular water filters
Step 4. Use a regular water distiller and add pH drops
A water distiller boils the water in it, destroying bacteria and other impurities that can be found in your tap water. A water distiller can make your water slightly alkaline, but to really make your water alkaline, add a drop of pH to the water you just purified.
Water distillers have various prices and sizes. This tool can be found in the kitchen utensils area
Tips
- Continue to use the pH meter throughout the process of alkalizing the water to determine the most effective method for your home's drinking water.
- For any water-wetting method, less water can be drunk at the end of the process than is used. For the reverse osmosis process, if you want to produce 1 gallon of pure water, you will need 3 gallons of water to start with.
