In yet another example of distortion, manipulation and misinformation being used to attack water ionizers, Alice Callahan of the New York Times wrote an article titled, “Is Alkaline Water Really Better for You?” Alkaline Water is NOT Ionized Water! Ms. Callahan is correct in her assertion that, “despite the claims, there’s no evidence that water marketed as alkaline is better for your health than tap water.” Alkaline water made alkaline
About one in five Americans drink tap water that is treated with chloramine. It is particularly prevalent in Portland, Oregon and Boston, Massachusetts. Chloramine is a secondary disinfectant that is used to kill bacteria and viruses. Municipal water companies like it because it lasts longer than chlorine. But, the trade-off is it has more serious side effects. Beware of Nitrification One of the side effects is called nitrification. The use of chloramine causes the growth
Alkaline Water and Ionized Water Are NOT the SAME An article on alkaline water was just published in the Washington Post on Friday. It was written by Christy Brissette, a self-proclaimed health guru. In it, she follows a very tired line of attack where she makes points like: — Alkaline has no proven health benefits. –You can make water alkaline by adding baking soda or minerals. –Alkaline water doesn’t fight
