What Is the Ionization of Water?

Water ionization is a form of water treatment that is believed by many alternative-health experts to increase the health of the water that passes through the ionizer. These water ionizers can be purchased online for home use and are intended to be easy for anyone to use. Alternative-health experts recommend everyone drink 6 cups of ionized water a day.

Energy

• The ionization of water is based off the premise that energy comes from the passing of positive and negative charges among molecules. Within the human body is one charge, and the body responds to the opposite charges contained within the food. These opposite charges create energy.

The Problem

• Those who sell water ionizers believe a variety of industrial byproducts has caused the environment to become more positively charged, leading to an imbalance. All of the natural sources of negative charges have been polluted, even in sources such as rainwater and beach air.

Ionization Process

• Water flows through flow-cell chambers that contain electrodes. Low-voltage currents are sent through the water as it passes through, effectively ionizing it. Water ionizers often come with a switch that allows users to determine how much electricity passes through the water.

Bodily Effects

• Ionized water immediately affects the lining on the digestive system, causing frequent trips to the bathroom as the digestive system flushes out toxins. The acidity of the body lowers. Nutrient availability within the body is increased. The body is also more hydrated and does not have to consume as much water.

Health Benefits

• The health benefits promoted by those who recommend water ionization are increased stamina, less pain, less cold and flu, and clearer thinking. Water-ionization experts do not claim water ionization will cure any diseases, though they claim ionization promotes greater health, which can lead to a decrease in illnesses.