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Comments (1)For plants and fish it matters a lot. Humans can actually adjust our internal pH to counter water, and as a result eating alkaline foods and alkaline water does nothing for you. Its like putting a tent over your home and heating it, and then turning on the AC inside....See MoreWater
Comments (54)The Tufts study you linked to is a) small (40 people total), b) short-term (the authors acknowledge this limitation), c) is imprecise because it involves self-reported diets among study subjects d) doesn't demonstrate that "acidogenic" diets increase bone resorption (the authors acknowledge this) and e) has findings contradicted by other studies (for example, the authors note that "In a recent 8-week dietary study, however, a higher dietary protein intake increased urinary NAE (net acid excretion) but did not affect several markers of bone turnover, calcium retention or urinary calcium excretion.) All it shows is that someone is using the term "acidogenic diet", not that it has any practical implications, and certainly not that such diets alter body pH in any way. Back to the drawing board... As to your followup on lemon juice (well, not really a followup since you don't mention lemon juice or how you got the idea that adding it to water makes the water alkaline (when in reality it's markedly acid): whether or not citrus or any other drinks change urine pH (for whatever period of time), that doesn't alter the fact that they do not affect body pH and that whatever effects they may have on the body as a whole do not depend on some mysterious alteration of body acid-base balance. By the way, I was interested to see that at the bottom of the forum page, an advertiser is promoting "the proven original non-chemical body pH supplement that works!" Their claims include: "Acidosis or an acidic body is when your body is out of balance and the ph level is low due to an accumulation of waste matter in the system. Usually an acidic body tries to excrete toxins through bowel movement, skin eruptions and urination. On occasions due to poor elimination or excessive acidic environment these toxins may accumulate...The result of eating acid forming foods will literally clog up your system resulting in long term health concerns. Other causes of an over acidic body may include chemical exposure via commercial skin, body and hair care products, household detergents and lawn pesticides to name a few...How can you tell if your body is acidic? Your body may warn you by developing symptoms such as allergies, fatigue, acne, arthritis, asthma, foot fungus, restlessness, insomnia, boils, bronchitis, itchy skin, cancers, frequent colds and flu, diarrhea, constipation and even eczema. You may want to test your saliva with Litmus pH testers. The pH of your body may fluctuate from hour to hour and day to day, any test is a general guide. You may think that your body pH levels are great, with no need to take action. Remember prevention is far better than any cure, even if you are alkaline you will benefit from the Acid-2-Alkaine Supplement to boost your body's pH levels when needed." http://www.NaturallyDirect.com The above is a typical collection of hogwash from the promoters of the dread Acid Body Syndrome - complete with silliness about their......See MoreElectrolysis Water Agriculture/Gardening
Comments (33)Hi, gringojay; The terminology of deep ocean water (DOW) or deep sea water (DSW) by oceanology is a water created in only two locations in the world - one in near Greenland and another in Antarctic ocean. On the other hand, DOW in the commercial industry means all ocean water deeper than 200m (600'). I am talking about this commercial industry DOW. The difference of DOW from shallower ocean water and those on the land are; 1. Much cleaner because of no contamination from chemicals from land and less than 1/1000 bacterias compared to surface water. This is because no planktons can live without enough oxygen and sun light. 2. Much higher content of NO3, PO4, Si. These nutrients mostly from dead fish are not consumed by planktons. 3. Low water temperature and ingredients are very stable through out a year. Currently DOW is drown up at 19 facilities in Japan, anywhere from 400m to 1400m deep, for the use of marine products industry, agricultural industry, cosmetic industry, etc. One company whom I am working with has made a functional water by mixing their "treated water" and DOW. (I will explain about treated water separately.) They claim it significantly accelerates healthy growth of plant. I hope I don't sound like a snake oil promoter. I recommend you will experiment this functional water to see if it is a snake oil or not....See MoreExtra hard, alkaline water with gritty mix. Acid wash?
Comments (2)Yes, but only to a point. It can't be too acidic, but you can use a lot of slightly acidic water. Speaking from personal experience you can over-do it, but you can recover your plants by using a lot more water to flush the acidity out.If you can save rainwater/snow maybe switch to using when possible? My water PH is about 7.7, I ended up buying some PH test strips from the local big box store (pool section), 50 for $13, and I only used 5. I saw an immediate improvement in my citrus....See More- 9 years ago
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