Alkaline Water available in Kelowna

Abaco Health now offers Reverse Osmosis, Remineralized Reverse Osmosis water from our outside dispensers and also high pH Anti-oxidant water from our new dispenser inside the store.

Abaco Health remineralised & RO water dispensers1. Reverse Osmosis; this water goes though a water softener, sediment filter, carbon filter, reverse osmosis filter and then a final polish with Ultra-Violet light, which disrupts the DNA of any micro-organisms. The result is the purest water with a pH of around 7.5.

2. Remineralized Reverse Osmosis; this process takes the reverse osmosis water and runs it through a bed of alkalising minerals (calcium and magnesium) which raises the pH to between 9.0 to 10.0.

3. Alkalized Water; inside the store during business hours we also have a new machine from Water Canada of Kelowna, which takes the reverse osmosis water, adds alkalizing minerals and additionally ionizes the water to produce and even higher pH of 10.0.Abaco Health Alkaline Water Machine

This new machine inside the store can also wash and the inside of water bottles and lids with ozonated water and is free to Abaco Health customers.

Water is essential for the human body. The adult body is made up of 50% to 65% water. It is used in the organs, tissues, and cells of the body to help regulate temperature and maintain bodily functions like eliminating waste through the urine and feces and distribute vitamins, minerals, and glucose to nourish your cells.

The generally recommended intake of water is eight to ten, eight ounce glasses of water per day. That's about 64 Waterto 80 ounces a day. However, the Institute of Medicine recommends men consume an average of 125 ounces of water daily, and women drink approximately 91 ounces each day.

What Is Alkaline Water?

Alkalinity and acidity are both measurements on the pH scale of 1 to 14. Neutral is considered 7.0, and anything below that point is considered acidic. Alkaline water has a pH between 7.0 and 10.0.

Another common name for alkaline water is ionized water. It is thought that spring water is the best source of alkaline water, with a pH around 8.0 to 9.0. Alkaline water also has a higher pH level than tap water which is typically acidic.

Alkaline water occurs naturally when water washes over rocks. So spring water rises in alkalinity as it collects alkaline minerals.

There are products on the market called alkaline ionizers that alkalinize the water during electrolysis. It is a process that separates water into more acidic or Phwatralkaline molecules. 

Most people in north America consume diets that are rich in acidic foods, such as processed foods, dairy, sugar, and red meat. Our bodies have to steal into our mineral stores in our bones to balance out this excess acidity. Some research suggests you can live longer drinking alkaline water.

Okinawa in Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. Centenarians are people who live to be over 100 years old, and Okinawa has more centenarians than anyplace in the world. The pH of the drinking water in Okinawa is 10 and is considered a key reason for their long lives'.

Other benefits of drinking alkaline water include:

Detoxification; important for removing the accumulation of harmful toxins in the body. Toxic overload can lead to chronic fatigue, low energy, bloating, mental confusion, inflammation, and food sensitivities. Drinking alkaline water can help detox the body of heavy metals, such as mercury. In a 2003 study published in the journal Ambio, researchers found that alkaline water had a protective effect against mercury in 43 women who lived in an alkaline-rich area in Sweden.

Acid reflux; typically create a burning feeling in the lower chest, typically after a person has eaten. It is a condition where stomach acid flows into the esophagus. It is commonly known as indigestion and heartburn. People are often diagnosed with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), where acid reflux is experienced at least twice a week.

Research shows that alkaline water can be a beneficial therapeutic treatment for patients with acid reflux disease. In a 2012 laboratory study published in the journal The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, researchers discovered that drinking alkaline water with a pH of 8.8 results in beneficial acid-buffering activity. Alkaline water also inactivates pepsin, an enzyme that plays a role in acid reflux.

Alkaline water is a natural antioxidant that can neutralize harmful radicals in the body. Laboratory studies have also tested the antioxidant potential of alkaline water. In a 2006 study published in the journal Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, alkaline water showed potent antioxidant activity when mixed with vitamin C.

Drinking alkaline water can reduce certain risk factors associated with heart disease. In a study published in the Shanghai Journal of Preventative Medicine, researchers found that alkaline water consumption for three to six months could significantly reduce blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.

It was concluded that alkaline ionized water could improve the symptoms associated with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Heart disease and hypertension are risk factors for diabetes. In a 2004 study published in the journal BMC Public Health, researchers suggested that alkalized mineral water could lower blood pressure in people with low calcium and magnesium levels.

Drinking alkaline water may also help hydrate your body, improve mental clarity, and boost your overall immune system.

Alkalize your own water!

You can also easily make alkaline water yourself. Simply follow these steps:

Check your current water pH: Check your water's current pH level with a pH test paper kit before you alkalize the water. A pH kit can be found at most health food stores.Your water will likely be around 7.0 on the pH scale; if it is below 7.0, your water is currently acidic.

There are a few ways you can alkalize your water. One method is to mix 1/8 of a tablespoon of baking soda with an eight-ounce glass of water—baking soda is highly alkaline.

Some people may also add pH drops or alkaline minerals to water.