Enterprising Muslimah : What are you drinking?

Asalamu alaykum. I’m back. Alhamdulillah. Peace be unto every man, woman and child. Wishing you an awesome week ahead. So, back to my question, what are you drinking? Be honest. Do you live mainly on coffee, sodas, juices, all manner of beverages or just good old water. Hmmm…

I remember the first time I met my husband, Mr. T (don’t get the wrong idea or picture in your head, Lol). A mutual friend brought him to my house. After the initial pleasantries, I went ahead to serve some snacks and juice. While our friend was pleased and dug in promptly, Mr. T politely asked for water. I felt a little surprised and embarrassed but served him water. He explained he wasn’t a fan sweet things and water was the best beverage anyone could take..…

Okay, back to the present. Without a doubt, water is the best and the most important drink you will ever have. I used to live for all things sweet but I have cut down significantly and I don’t joke with my water, anymore. And neither should you. It is common knowledge that we should drink at least 8 glasses of water daily but it is only recently that people really started paying attention to the quality of water they drank. Water is the most basic necessity of life and we can all improve our well being by drinking alkaline water daily.

What is alkaline water?

This is water with a pH of 7.5 to 14 due to mineral components present including calcium, silica, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonate. (pH:power of hydrogen, which measures the level of acidity)

This picture helps us understand the nature of the food and drinks we eat and gives us an idea on how to adjust our diets accordingly.

Naturally alkaline Vs Artificially alkaline

The composition of naturally alkaline water is significantly different from artificially alkaline water. Artificial alkaline water is created when water ionizers split apart water molecules with electricity. So, when you drink alkaline water, your body assumes it's getting more alkaline minerals like calcium and magnesium than what is actually present in the water.

In nature, water flows down mountain streams and picks up alkaline minerals from rocks in the stream. Water systems from some underground sources also provide us with naturally alkaline water.

Over 70% of the human body is made of water and science has shown us that human blood has a pH of 7.4 (approximately, the human blood is alkaline) so, naturally for one is to maintain optimal health, the best option would be to drink naturally alkaline water daily. Doing so supplies the body with the alkaline minerals it needs to prevent acidosis.

It is recommended to drink from upwards of 8 glasses of alkaline water daily. Be assured that you cannot become overly alkaline drinking naturally alkaline water because the body is capable of using the minerals it needs and storing or disposing any excess.

Alkaline water combats acidosis. Some of the common indicators of acidosis include;

Fatigue and headaches

Confusion

Shortness of breath

Coughing

Heart Arrhythmia

Nausea

Diarrhea

On the other hand the benefits derived from consumption of alkaline water are;

Fewer occurrences of headaches

Increased energy and relief of stress

Improved breathing

Less throat irritation or infections

Healthy heart function

Regular bowel movements

Neutralization of acids and removal of toxins from the body.

Increased intracellular hydration

Constant replenishment of essential minerals for pH balancing of our blood and organs

Improved circulation and strengthen the immune system

Getting your alkaline water

I offer you 2 simple and cost effective means of getting alkaline water.

1. LONGRICH CLASSY STYLE ALKALINE OR ENERGY CUP

The classy Style Energy (Pi) cup converts water with acidic pH into alkaline water. The energy cup enables us drink healthy and energized water of high quality anytime, anywhere.

Longrich alkaline Cup is lined with various precious stones which adds much needed minerals into your water.

Benefits of using the cup:

1. Water is infused with anions which eliminate excess free radicals within the body.

2. Water is enriched with zinc and oxygen

3. Helps fight oxidation

4. Eliminates chlorine, hydrogen sulphide and other heavy metals found in water through its filtration system

5. Enhance immunity, prevent diseases and protects the liver

6. It prevents/reduces the risk of cancer, allergy, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease etc

7. Aids weight loss/Reduce cholesterol

2. LONGRICH CLASSY STYLE ALKALINE OR ENERGY POT

Longrich classy style energy pot uses leading green health technology to preserve the freshness of food and maintain the original flavours thereby enhancing overall taste of the food.

Benefits of using the pot:

        1. Preserves food nutrients

        2.    Original flavour of the food is maintained

      3. Soup cooked in the pot tastes fresh and does not stick to
   the bottom of the pot

         4. Fruits & vegetables kept in the pot remain fresh and
healthy.

        5. Food cooked in the energy pot is not turbid or greasy

6. Fish or shrimps cooked in the Energy pot have no fishy
smell

    7. It can increase oxygen content of blood & enhance the
            body's resistance to fatigue & diseases as it alkalizes
food and water.