Alkaline Water: A Natural Energy Drink
M
ost people still remem- ber a time when water
wasn’t a commodity. Now there are a variety of waters for sale, and many health experts are specifically touting the benefits of alkaline water. “Alkaline ionized water is the natural energy drink,” says Dr. Theo- dore Baroody, author of Alkalize or Die. “It’s six times more hydrating than regular water.” Ron Williams and Sue Jones, owners of Qu’Bee Alka-
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line Water, say high-pH alkaline ionized water is a powerful antioxidant. “It neutralizes free radicals, which may cause damage to our cells, allowing degenerative diseases to oc- cur,” Ron Williams says. “The other antioxidant quality of ionized water is hydroxyl. These are oxygen molecules with an extra electron attached to them. They provide the body with lots of oxygen and therefore lots of energy, because the size and shape of the water molecule cluster allow it to pass through our tissues more easily and push out toxins and acid waste. Our
bodies are more than 80 percent water, so obviously water is critical to our health.”
Qu’Bee premium alkaline water is made in Tennessee
from natural spring water. It is non-fluoridated, has no added chemicals and is highly alkaline, with a pH of 9.6, Williams says. “Our bodies tend to be acidic because of our diet of cooked, pasteurized or processed foods,” he says. “Soft drinks are one of the most acidic substances we can put into our bodies.”
Qu’Bee alkaline water can be found at Nutrition World, 6201 Lee Hwy., Chattanooga. For information about Qu’Bee, call 423-867-7155 or 800-304-4560 or e-mail QueenBeeSue@
comcast.net. See ads, page 3 and 40.
In-Home Filtration Best Option for Safe Water
B
ecause chlorination is the most cost-effective
way to control live bacte- ria and microorganisms, the legally acceptable lev- els of chlorine in munici- pal water have steadily increased. But chlorinated water is not ideal for our bodies, says Russell Shelton, president of Knoxville-based Southern Energy, Water & Air LLC. “Would you go out to a swimming pool for a cool glass of refreshing water? Cer- tainly not,” he says. “But tests are showing that the levels of chlorine in the water coming out of many of our kitchen sinks are actually higher than the recommended amount to sanitize our pools.”
According to a 2013 report, Chattanooga’s municipal water supply passes all federal requirements on monitored substances, but it still contains potentially unsafe levels of trihalomethanes, carcinogenic byproducts of the chlorina- tion of river water. The chemicals pose several health risks if ingested at high levels for a prolonged period of time. Shelton advises that “we should look at tap water
the same way we look at a candy bar: the chlorine is the wrapper that keeps the water clean, but it’s our job to take that wrapper off.” Given concerns about the chemicals that leech into water from plastic bottles, he says, our best bet is to filter our water ourselves using reverse osmosis, a water conditioner or a water softener. “Many water treat- ment dealers offer complimentary in-home consultations,” he says. “They can test the quality of your tap water and provide you with various options for in-home water treatment to fit any need or budget.”
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