My Natural Journey Update

Lately I've been asked more about my experience with alkaline water and how to test your body's pH. Not only that, you wouldn't believe how many people I've spoken to in just the past 2 weeks who have engaged me in a conversation about living more naturally and removing chemicals from our lifestyles. It made it that more urgent to get back to my blog and focus more on my personal journey. So here I am! J

The last time I wrote, I explained a bit of the benefits in drinking alkaline water, so I know you're wondering, did it work? I honestly believe it helped me in a number of ways, but let me tell you my issue was not finding the water, but it was still drinking enough of it. My body needs at least 2 liters of water a day, but since I'm pretty active physically, I need more. It was difficult for me to consistently drink more throughout the day. However, within the last month, I've really been able to focus on drinking more and have been doing so. My goal is always to drink at least half of a liter when I first wake up in the morning, before my feet hit the floor. Then while I'm at work, I drink 1.5 liters. Anything I drink at home or at the gym later is all a plus. I've seen differences in my energy level, my skin is clearer, and my eyes and nasal passages are not as dry when I wake up in the mornings. I don't think it's a cure-all, but I definitely see the benefits of hydrating my body with alkaline water compared to acidic water.

Over the past months, I've heard about Kangen water, a purified alkaline type of water that you have to create at home using an ionizer that costs approximately $4000. Apparently, it's the best water for you, but I don't exactly know why. There's a weekly talk held locally about its benefits, so I may check it out in the next few weeks and let you know what they're saying about it. I recently went to a Bikram yoga class that carries Kangen, but when I asked the instructor about it, she said the Essentia water (pH 9.5) I was carrying at the time was the best bottled water I could get. Kangen can't be bottled and kept on the store shelves because it loses its benefits after 2-3 days. I'll keep you posted if I decide to check it out.

Oh, before I forget, I've gotten the question about testing your body's pH. The most convenient way is to purchase pH test strips, usually found in health food stores. The strips will come with their own instructions, but basically the best way is to test your urine or saliva first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything. I haven't retested mine since changing my water, but I will try to do that soon. My diet hasn't changed in regards to its pH balance, so I'm not sure I will see that much of a difference, but I am curious.

So what's next for me in my quest? This week I'll be doing research on Raw or Green Smoothies. Generally, it's a smoothie you make using a green leafy vegetable, fruit, and water. That's it. I will share the results of my research in the next 2 weeks, and start drinking them once I've completed that.

As always, please consult with your physician before starting any new regimen. Thanks again for joining me on my quest. Have a great week!