One of the main conditions that weakens all body systems is excess acidity. Because of this excess acidity our bodies are forced to borrow minerals from our bones and vital organs, minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium as well as calcium, in order to neutralize (buffer) the acids as a way of safely removing them from our bodies. As a result, many of us endure prolonged and severe ‘corrosion’ due to high acidity and unfortunately, this condition usually goes undetected for many years.

Because of the way we live, what we eat and our environments & lifestyle choices, virtually everyone in our society is affected. The result – an internal environment where disease manifests itself easily. In comparison, a pH-balanced alkaline environment allows normal bodily functions that are necessary for us to resist disease.

In a normal healthy body, the alkaline reserves are sufficiently maintained to meet any emergency demands. However when excess acids must be neutralized on a continual basis, we deplete our alkaline reserves, leaving us weakened and disease-prone.

The reality is there are very few of us who are capable physically of ridding our bodies of all the acidity created from the foods we eat, the stress of daily life and even from our metabolic functions.

This results in an accumulation of acid (toxic) waste within us down to the cellular level.

Our bodies are mostly water – 60-70%. Our brain and our blood is closer to 90% water. Every function within the body depends on water – from transporting nutrients to removing wastes from our cells, everything depends on water. The main reason for toxic buildup is we simply do not drink enough of the right type of water to maintain normal bodily and cellular functions.

Experts recommend for proper bodily function in a normal state we must consume on a daily basis 1/2 to 3/4 ounce of water for every pound of body weight. A 200 lb person needs 100 ounces of water just to maintain the normal everyday functions of their body. Otherwise,our body will help itself to the water it needs from other parts – vital organs, bone, skin, etc…

It is my hope that in reading this you will gain a basic understanding of the important role water plays in our bodies and at the very least choose to start drinking more water today!

Wishing you health and wellness.