How to Make Alkaline Water to Fight Fatigue, Digestive Issues, and Cancer

The idea that your body’s pH level affects your health isn't new—Dr. Otto Warburg won a Nobel Prize in 1931 for his discovery that cancer thrives in an acidic environment. While your body works hard to maintain a slightly alkaline state (ideally ¹pH 7.35-7.45), stress, environmental factors, and the modern diet often push it toward a state of acidosis (over-acidity).²

An overly acidic internal environment is linked to chronic issues like fatigue, digestive problems, weight gain, and, in severe cases, can make healthy cells toxic or susceptible to chronic disease, including cancer.³ One of the best ways to help your body counter acidity (apart from changing your diet) is by flushing your system with alkaline water.

Why Alkaline $\text{pH}$ Matters

The ⁴pH scale runs from ⁵0 (most acidic) to ⁶14 (most alkaline), with ⁷ 7 being neutral.

• The Goal: While various organs have different ideal pH levels (e.g., saliva pH 6.5-7.0), your blood and overall internal environment are designed to be slightly alkaline (around pH 7.4).

• The Danger of Acidosis: When your diet (full of sugar, caffeine, processed foods, and alcohol) is chronically acidic, your body tries to achieve homeostasis by storing the excess acidic substances in your organs (kidneys, liver, lungs). Over time, these acidic substances damage healthy cells, potentially leading to chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and accelerating the risk of cancer.

Simple Signs of Over-Acidity: If you experience chronic symptoms like constant fatigue, muscle pain/cramping after short walks, or frequently feel out of breath, your body may be too acidic.⁹ You can also test your saliva using ¹⁰pH paper.¹¹

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How to Make Your Own Alkaline Water at Home

Since your body is about 70% water, ensuring the water you drink is alkaline is a fundamental step toward helping your body regulate its pH 

Ingredients:

• 1 organic lemon: Must be organic to avoid harmful pesticide residues.

• 2 L of purified water: Use water free of chemicals and additives (an osmosis filter is ideal).

• 1 tablespoon Himalayan salt: Found at most health food stores.¹²

• 1 large glass jar: Essential, as plastic contains chemicals that are acidic.¹³

Directions:

1. Prep the Water: Fill the glass jar with the 2 L of purified water.

2. Add Ingredients: Slice the entire lemon and add it to the water (do not squeeze out the juice).

3. Add Salt: Stir in the 1  tablespoon of Himalayan salt.

4. Steep: Cover the jar and leave it at room temperature for 12-24 hours.

When to Drink:

• First Thing: Drink 3 glasses of this alkaline water on an empty stomach first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything else.

• Throughout the Day: You can continue to drink the alkaline water throughout the day.

Over time, combining this alkaline flush with a healthier diet (avoiding sugar, processed foods, and additives) will lead to noticeable improvements: you'll feel more energized, more alert, and generally healthier, as your body moves toward a more alkaline state.