Alkaline Water
Drinking Water for Humans .
For centuries, we have been drinking water from natural sources, often without treatment. Eg From Rivers , springs, ponds , wells, hand pumps.
The sources of ground water are those water bodies and also storm and rain water that replenishes them. Further presence of trees, plants, vegetations help the water above surface to percolate inside the ground which we extract through shallow open wells (bowlis) , hand pumps, deep bore wells.
Over time due to various overuse and lack of replenishment , the water table has dropped drastically .The water properties like chemistry and organic matter too have changed due to depth change, pollution and lack of trees .
The water is no more as natural as they used to be . As such we need to treat them before we can drink safely.
Treatment can help partly restore water to natural “healthy ” state . Or the industry may “invent” some new theories around water trying to overdo things and make a profit out of it.
When we used to eat guava , papaya , mango from trees that naturally grew and yielded fruits , we need not have to bother about the chemistry , biology of things- Bite munch chew enjoy – Be healthy – End of Story
The moment we make juice , cold storage etc . then we will have to do lots of extra work
Same with water.
Now that we have already botched up water in name of fragmented ” development ” , – riding on philosophy of ” Me , Mine and to hell with thine” . with least concern for masses ,for planet, flora fauna environment ; when we have already put the clothes in tatters, and are rather proud to do so , lets do what a derelict does . ( materially expanded over control of some natural forces and ruined in many aspects – social , spiritual , health , ethics etc )
Salvage some of the things and be content with that .
Lets start with treatment of water
Some of the things we will need to do
a) Harmful pathogens
b) Harmful natural matter like mud , sludge etc
c) Harful chemicals
d) Some minerals to be removed
e) Some Minerals to be added
f) Some herbs
g) Some physical properties change like air , temperature
h) Some chemical properties like pH , alkaline, neutral or acidic
Our health depends on आहार . ( Aahaar )
Ahar is not just physical it can be mental , social or spiritual too.
All of these are interrelated & don’t exist in isolation . But for current purposes for sake of study and at first level of iteration let’s just keep the scope to Physical aspect of ahar and that too only Water.
Though if we drink alkaline water and at the same time keep consuming food that reduce pH ( acidic ), it could bring some balance ( meat eating & sugar tend to have acidic impact. )
and if already the food is highly biased towards alkaline then taking Alkaline water would skew towards more pH and that could be harmful or aggravate certain situations. .
e.g. Food heavy on Fruits vegetable nuts seeds are anyway have alkaline impact
And despite the water pH , our body has some innate intelligence
Even if we consume high glucose , all don’t stay in blood for most people.. Kidney, liver,skin etc will work in tandem to restore balance of blood to level that is good for body.
Above are my initial observations without reading of further literature.
Below are some findings and possible recommendations precautions, indications, contradictions. etc
Some Study on Alkaline Drinking Water
Curated Content
A) Drinking Water pH range :
B) Effects of pH less than 7 Acidic
C) Effects of pH More than 7 Alkaline
D) Ayurveda and water chemistry
E) Ritucharya ( as per season ) , Tridosha ( as per Traits of individual and body types ) , Prakriti , Vikriti , Pradhan Dosha
F) Chemical Treatment methods
G) Herbal Treatment methods
H) Drugs Interactions – like Thyroxine, Diabetes or BP medications , interactions and consequences of Change in pH of drinking water or blood pH and efficacy or lost of potency
I) Historical work : I read once from a book that Once it was so much promoted that people would even clean floors with alkaline water instead of chemical floor cleaners
J) Current Evidence and Work in Progress , Trends
Curated content has been created using Study Materials as below
Links shared by PS
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ADP opinions and links
Youtube
Why Not
As per my learning the spring water is best or if spring is not there then well water.. now the problem with India is every well water is toxic because chemical seeped in.. and to get a decent spring water you have to be closer to the source… Ie Himalaya or natural spring underground somewhere…
I buy spring water , they pack it from a nearby spring here, and it’s not that expensive..
Some observations
Opinions and guess work
Those who consumed high-pH water reduced viscosity by 6.3 percent compared to 3.36 percent with standard purified drinking water. This means blood flowed more efficiently with alkaline water. This can increase oxygen delivery throughout out the body.
This extrat has been taken from the book by C B SHARMA and the name of the book is “Applied environmental science and engineerings” page no 57
He is professor at IGNOUS- school of education new delhi and has also served as chairman of national institute of open schooling
Those who consumed high-pH water reduced viscosity by 6.3 percent compared to 3.36 percent with standard purified drinking water. This means blood flowed more efficiently with alkaline water. This can increase oxygen delivery throughout out the body.
A conjecture – Our blood has CO2 dissolved in it. Likely it is in form or carbonic acid. If the Alkaline water is added , what could happen in gut of stomach where the envorument is acid with HCL present. Will that water not neutralise the Acid and how will that affect digestion . When pH of blood thus formed is or alkaline nature , will that affect the Carbonic acid , turning to Some carbonate and water and thus giving signal to brain to actually reduce the intake of Oxygen and can even aggravate breathing difficulty
Some random notes
Web links
Weblinks
Alkaline Water and Longevity: A Murine Study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4906185/
The 100% natural alkaline water was founded by Dr. Shayla Creer and Robert McCray whose family owned the spring for more than 100 years in North Carolina. He partnered with Creer and they decided to create the product
FIRST BLACK-OWNED ALKALINE WATER BRAND SOLD AT WALMART
https://www.blackenterprise.com/first-black-owned-alkaline-water-brand-sold-at-walmart/
https://archive.org/details/DiabetesReport3
https://kripalu.org/resources/ayurvedic-art-cooking-water
Aspects of water intake in
Ayurvedic and Modern
literature- A review
http://www.gacollege.in/pptns16/sulakshana%20r%20jayabhaye.pdf
Ushapana (Intake of water in early morning)
https://wjpr.net/admin/assets/article_issue/1517714673.pdf
JALAPRASAADANA ( Charak )
http://www.iamj.in/posts/2019/images/upload/427_432_1.pdf
http://www.iamj.in/posts/2019/images/upload/427_432_1.pdf
http://www.jbsoweb.com/admin/php/uploads/246_pdf.pdf
Role of Ushnaodaka
AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE OF WATER (JALA): A REVIEW BASED ON ANCIENT
LITERATURE
http://www.ijnar.com/article/AYURVEDA%20PERSPECTIVE%20OF%20WATER%20(JALA)%20A%20REVIEW%20BASED%20ON%20ANCIENT%20LITERATURE.pdf
SIGNIFICANCE OF JALA MAHABHUTA (WATER) IN DAY TO DAY LIFE
Library of Relevant Books
Books
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, JUL/AUG 2007, VOL. 13, NO. 4
ACID-ALKALINE BALANCE: ROLE IN CHRONIC
DISEASE AND DETOXIFICATION
Deanna M. Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS; Jeffrey S. Bland, PhD, FACN
http://www.cyber-nook.com/water/EnagicStudies.pdf
Salesman
First make millions eat pizza and frozen meat chemically processed food
make a mess out of their health , shred clothes to tatters and
Then offer milch them more
Sell them water with some smart crooked way , protect that through patent ,pretend to be so well meaning
Then give that punchline
https://archive.org/details/5f5a57e7b822d5ccf61078bb8d5100fe
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
by Moncreiff, John; Respectable Physician of Baltimore; Colborne, Benjamin. Experiments of the solvent effects of the alkaline solution saturated with fixible air
Publication date 1810Topics Mineral Waters, Balneology
Alkaline Water Hype, The Facts About Drinking Tea, & Lab Grown Meat? on Today’s Radio Show
by Archive
Publication date 2009-08-12Join us Wednesday, August 12, as we discuss “The Future of Food: Lab Grown Meat?,” why you should be drinking more tea, and is alkaline water water “really” better for you than regular water?
I will will also answer more of your questions, submitted to me in our chat room on this page,on my facebook fan page (http://facebook.com/peoplesfitcoach), as well as take your live calls at 347-945-6055. Simply tune in live each Wednesday at 4 PM (EDT)/3 PM (CDT). You can also catch and download the replay at http://nogymnoproblemradio.com or http://sincerehogan.com.
https://archive.org/details/podcast_new-warrior-radio_alkaline-water-hype-the-facts_1000461137420
Animal & Plant Studies – Water
Plant and animals
The Effects of Acid and Alkaline Solutions Upon the Water Relation and the Metabolism of Plants
by Dachnowski, Alfred
Publication date 1914-10-01Publisher American Journal of BotanyCollection jstor_americanjbotany; jstor_ejc; additional_collections; journalsContributor JSTORLanguage EnglishVolume 1
“The Effects of Acid and Alkaline Solutions Upon the Water Relation and the Metabolism of Plants” is an article from American Journal of Botany, Volume 1.
View more articles from American Journal of Botany.
View this article on JSTOR.
How Alkaline Water Changes your Health with Brian Kinley
by Author Inc
Publication date 2016-10-21We are made of mostly water. It’s important that the water we drink is not only clean but also alkaline. As we know Cancer cant live in an Alkaline environment this conversation with Brian Kinley will help you know the benefits of drinking alkaline water. He also will help you never buy bottled water again and get what your body needs instantly.
https://archive.org/details/podcast_author-inc_how-alkaline-water-changes-you_1000430842835
2820020_Ph Balanced water,Natural Alkaline Calcium Ionized Water-12203201
https://archive.org/details/f099849bc833d56567e48f3b077a18a1
Alkaline Water and pH Balance
by Dr. Andrew Shepherd, DC
Publication date 2017-04-19
https://archive.org/details/podcast_mountain-health_alkaline-water-ph-balance_1000347002108
Dr Sharad Kulkarni, who practises Ayurvedic medicine with Jeevottama Health, in Bengaluru, says, “Alkaline water can neutralise the acid in your body. Normal drinking water has a pH of 7. Alkaline water has a pH of 8 or 9. In Ayurveda, it is believed that alkaline water can treat many diseases.08-Apr-2019
Non Relevant
Some Materials that may be useful for other studies
Covid 19 Scope of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy to Make Swastha Bharat
https://archive.org/details/httpswww.ijtsrd.commedicineayurvedic30895covid19-scope-of-ayurveda-and-homoeopat
Notes from Books
Book Reading Notes
Ushna Water.
Diabetes, Hypertension, and Dyslipidaemia
Vishmasana (Untimely food) and Adhyasana (intake of food before digestion of previous food). It can hamper our digestive fire.
Ciliated hair present in nose should never be removed which will disturb the vision.
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EnagicStudies.pdf
Citrate’s beneficial action appears to be due to its alkalinizing effect.
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
It is diiHcult to say what are the causes which induce a disposition of the body to form gravel. It has been generally thought, that they arise from a sedentary life, a large use of animal
food, wines, and hard waters.
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
s such would recommend it in this disease. When the sto- mach will admit of stronger tonics, we think it adviseable to use them with this medicine, parti- cularly Uva ursi and the Peruvian bark, Both are astringent as well as tonic medicines.
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
diaphoretic
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
Depraved Digestion
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
To these may be added an indolent and sedentary life.
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
Peruvian bark, Columba root, Angustura bark, and chalybeates, are in daily u -e for removing stomachic complaints, and are no doubt, with proper management, often of great use
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
Fromthegentletonic,antacid, and stimulant powers of the Aerated Alk.iline Water, it appears to be a medicine well fitted for the purpose. We do not state this from conjec- ture, but from actual experience of the happy effects of this medicine in such debilitated states
of the stomach.
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
The Aerated Alkaline “Water, from its an- tiseptic quality, is well calculated for speedily and successfully counteracting putrescent disor- ders.
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
This medicine, as a powerful antiseptic, claims particular attention, and as such it may be used in putrid fevers, putrid sore throat, confluent small-pox, foul ulcers, consumption of the lungs, scurvy, &c.
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases
we should beg leave to suggest that, in our opinion, this medicine would be found of use in the Scrophula, and should earnestly wish that medi- cal practitioners would make a trial of it in thi
Some research findings
Alkaline Food or Water does not much change the Blood pH ( at most 0.01 to 0.02 pH units) So the body( inside ) does maintain homeostasis.
When inputs change – temperature , what we eat , air , etc .. Output will change in response to keep that internal balance .
Thus Urine pH changes in response to various food or water changes or other stressors .Sweat would also change. e.g. Smell of Sweat & urine those who consume more fish or daal ..
Urine pH changed by 7.5 to 177 times of blood pH change..
My guess is that the only effect that Alkaline water is going to do is to Change the Urine Output and Sweat output plus their content . In the process , it will tax the body to the extent of deviation from neutral. ( assuming problems are happening to body due to water only and food, air ,emotions, sleep and fatigue are perfectly managed and are not creating issues with body chemistry ) .
Those who are using Alkaline water are already worrying about health . So possibly they are doing other interventions as well . e.g. Someone who takes Green tea for Health would likely avoid cream in pastry.. So benefit is from Healthy food not water or perhaps earlier water intake was less than optimum and now more water is being consumed ( on faith that alkaline water will bring health benefits) .
Those who did find such water helping them in some aspects – like taste, bloating , acidity etc .. do may well to consider to look at other aspects causing their trouble e.g. some people take soda water trusting that it might digest food
bicarbonate salt : Alkaline effect \ phosphate salt
Our search did locate some studies of alkaline water; however, none of which supported the promotions that suggest alkaline water supports good health. We found outcomes from alkaline water included: in humans, inhibited gastric secretion,35 reduced gall bladder emptying,36 and toxic reactions;37 in rat pups: cardiac necrosis38 and growth restriction.39 Therefore, the promotion of alkaline water as health promoting is not supported by evidence. ( British Medical Associations 2015-16)
In biology, homeostasis is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems. This is the condition of optimal functioning for the organism and includes many variables, such as body temperature and fluid balance, being kept within certain pre-set limits (homeostatic range).
Only Output pH changes NOT Blood or Gut
Blood is part of body and urine or sweat are what gets discarded.
Since our body has certain level of homeostasis – Despite varying range of inputs the body is exposed to , it’s inner state is relatively stable .. When they change in response to outside influence , the body is in or major stress – disease or death .
Sound ( In response to loud sounds, the tensor tympani muscle tightens the eardrum, reduces the transmitted force to the inner ear, protecting it) ,
Sight ( Eye, iris responds by constricting or dilates the pupil, depending on light intensity )
Touch on skin e.g. Outside Temperature ( Shivering heating effect from work in winter or Sweating to increase cooling effect ) ..
Low energy level ( Fainting to make body horizontal and so decrease load on heart to pump to brain ) .. High glucose ( Insulin kicks in )
Similarly
The Inside of body maintains a level of balance
Stomach pH ( 1.5 to 3.5 ) HCL
Blood pH ( 7.35 to 7.35 )
Above are internal to body ..
To be able to maintain that .. Body will change outputs if inputs change .. If inside a state is steady state any change in input will change in output or perhaps any change in output with no change in output means some chemical processes are changed inside in response to changed inputs .
So if we change diet , the fastest response would be to change output volume and and content
So urine output, sweating, body movements will quicken or attenuate
e.g. Some drugs like Diuretics for example increase urine output .. The chemicals force kidney to increase urine output ..
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Food or water – Alkaline or Acid .. Affect only Urine Not Blood pH Much
Sales Pitch for Alkaline : Not much evidence of Truth of claims
No Evidence in Cancer Treatment
Despite the promotion of the alkaline diet and alkaline water by the media and salespeople, there is almost no actual research to either support or disprove them. A systematic review of the literature revealed a lack of evidence of an association between a diet acid load or alkaline water for cancer risk and no studies alkaline
treatment for cancer. Promotion of alkaline diet and alkaline water to the public for cancer prevention or treatment is not justified.
Studies have demonstrated that alkaline supplements25 or alkaline-promoting diets16 can alter urine pH; however, they do not appreciably change overall systemic pH.16 ,25 Three studies of acid load interventions have measured both urine and blood pH changes as a result of various interventions, including changes in food intake,16 ingesting a bicarbonate salt25 or a phosphate salt.34 In each case, the urine pH increased markedly, from 0.2 to 1.2 pH units, while blood pH did not changed minimally, by 0.0116 ,25 to 0.0234 pH units. The urine pH changes were 7.534 to 17725 multiples of the blood pH changes. This comparison shows that kidneys are effective at excreting acid to maintain systemic pH balance and that urine pH does not provide a measurement of systemic pH.
In spite of finding no human studies of alkaline water and cancer, our search did locate some studies of alkaline water; however, none of which supported the promotions that suggest alkaline water supports good health. We found outcomes from alkaline water included: in humans, inhibited gastric secretion,35 reduced gall bladder emptying,36 and toxic reactions;37 in rat pups: cardiac necrosis38 and growth restriction.39 Therefore, the promotion of alkaline water as health promoting is not supported by evidence.
Canadian Researcher 2015-16
Source https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/6/6/e010438 ( British Medical Association)
Systematic review of the association between dietary acid load, alkaline water and cancer
Some Researchers
Chirs Kressor Health Guru
Learnings on 12 July 2021 , Thanks to JM
Remarks :
It would be a good idea to try get closer to the bottled water. most are between 100 and 125 except for the largest selling brand which is super high around 315. Apparently 500 is the high limit per regulations but what solids are in the mix is key to it. If calcium is rich then it could cause kidney stones for example
Taste : Very high or low – beyond 050 to 600. Water may taste flat , bland or unpalatable. Also one may feel bloated just after drinking .
In patna , boring water was deep and I would suffer from tummy ache all the time. Once I accidentally left some water in an open container. When I returned after few days .The plate was fully scale , all white . Then I noticed there was so much of dissolved solids. I did not have any TDS meter then
So I installed the RO water and my tummy ache issue was gone.
I measured TDS of water over my place. Deep Boring Water ( 615 ) , RO Water ( 36 ) made out of that , 20 Litre water In Bottled Jars ( 78 ) .
Mineral water bottles of Bisleri , Aquafina, Kinley etc not yet tested. But they are priced high ( Local 20 Litre Bottled Jars @ Re 1.00 to Rs1.25 per litre , Most Branded Mineral waters at Rs 15 to 20 i.e price is 20X of Local Supply )
Municipal water supply will be tested. I don’t have supply , But some people at my place have , I will check.
W.r.t TDS none of them are good enough i.e none are within suggested range for drinking water.
So based on Suggestion of RP , I did this hack , Mixed the two waters in such a ratio that the TDS should come within 100 to 200
Quality of water ,air & food has lots of health implications. As such this is plain complacency or rather callousness on our part to keep on ingesting water that is not health giving and detrimental to our health.
I aim to improve water for Drinking. An independent scientist based out of Mysore has been curing people of lots of diseases for last 2 decades. One of things he talks about is of proper water ( others are staples, cooking oils, seeds, some 7or 8 types of leaves and no plastics in food , sleep and wake times, decent amount of walking – about an hour per day )
He has been recommending TDS around 100 to 200 and use of copper – 7 – 12 hours overnight for storing water .
My aim is to bring TDS within that range by the most natural way possible. Also that water will need to be structured , Not an issue in flowing water like streams and water fall , But in cities we keep water stored for long periods.
Some ideas that I will need to test out
(a) Boiling (b) Sand, Pebbles, activated charcoal (c) Moringa seeds (d) Some leaves (e) Use Copper plate for 7 to 12 hours , dip in water kept in Steel bucket or Earthen Pot or Glass material But not in Any plastic nor in aluminium . Both have toxic effect over long term through plastic nano-particles and excess aluminium ingestion. There are counter claims by the vested industries. But when Gold , Silver, Earthenware or Ceramic container of Salem Steel 304 has lower chances of adding their own things to water, why do we need to insist on Plastic or Aluminium when they might have toxic effects.
pH is other factor that needs to be considered. Let me try to find out what is good pH of water and how to achieve that without use of much harsh chemicals or even ionisations etc . Just by treating with food items like seeds, leaves, grass etc if possible.
Water Parameters
All Water Brands TDS Tested | Dubai UAE | Xiaomi Water Tester
Scientific Facts behind TDS in Drinking Water
NOT Good for you above certain levels Pb, As , Sb, Al , Ba
Does Alkaline Water Actually Improve Your Health?
Body knows to adjust it’s pH on it’s own. Alkaline water did not change urine output or colour much in sample case. So Hydration does not improve much.
( My comment : Most of the health benefits attributable to alkaline water is better and safer done through food and lifestyle .. Learn to sleep in darkness , see morning sun, walk around some 1 hour to 2 hour a day as part of work or otherwise, and eat food that are pure , with not too much toxic chemicals and not many pathogens – Oils, Grains ( small millets ) , leaves etc .
Instead of addressing root cause of problem we are addressing symptoms. So suppose a child wails too much , you gag him instead of removing that thorn or doing something about mosquitos in the roof or some ghosh he or she is imagining .
Or someone gets poor marks. So you let him cheat and gets 100 marks , instead of asking him to try to learn things well .
Or you judge someone to be good fit for your business because he scored 780 out of 800 in GMAT and you don’t really bother about his other soft skills.
Neutralises Pepsin enzyme – Acid reflux
Doctoroz.com for alkaline vegetable
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