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Alkaline Water; I drank it for 21 years.Alkaline Water; I drank it for 21 years.

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Lessons I have learned about Alkaline Water

When I began drinking ionized alkaline water I didn’t even know what an ion was.

I failed gloriously at chemistry at school. I was the class disruptor. The idea of a universe of elements confined to a single table of values was anathema to me. I wanted infinite possibility rather than the confines of a periodic table that explained the ‘Theory of Everything’.

Well, things have changed.

I’m still no expert in chemistry but I’ve grown to love the process of learning about a subject that fascinates me; the relationship of pH balance to my – and others’ – health.

Alkaline Water and pH Balance

As I learned that the world in general refuses to accept the huge advantage of an alkaline body, I delved into physics, chemistry, biology and psychology.
Strangely, I look back on myself at school and understand that unless a person is ready to learn – and change – they simply can’t hear even hear the words of their best friends when it interferes with their idea of normal life.

Enough of the philosophy; you are reading this to learn about alkaline water, so let’s get on with it.

If you’ve come this far you’ve probably already been exposed to some form of information, most likely from someone attempting to sell you a water ionizer. So let’s begin at the beginning with the word ‘ion’.

An ion is an atom. Got that? Good.

You are half way. But it’s an atom that carries an electrical charge, or is in need of an electrical charge.. so if you like, it’s an electrically unbalanced atom.
Of course nothing is imbalanced in nature. So an atom with a positive electrical charge has just one purpose in creation; it is looking for an ion that is missing a charge so it can donate its charge, and return to normal atomic state of equilibrium. It’s a completely beneficial meeting for both atoms involved because they both return to being just atoms instead of ions.
They return to balance.

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It took me some time to see the significance of this and I wish my chemistry teacher had told me about ions and what I’m about to share. (Of course, he did, but I was busy disrupting.)

We read about chemical reactions everywhere; in the air, in the earth, in industry and medicine, and within our body. A chemical reaction is the action of ions co-operating to create a new molecular substance.

They give and they take and they form a stable substance rather than simple separate atoms. So ions are the key to all chemical reactions plus the formulation of new substances.
This extends from simple salt – a joining of ionic sodium and ionic chlorine – all the way up the high level multi-atom substances.

But we don’t need to worry about getting into the understanding of complex substances because ionized water is a very simple ionic transfer. Basically, it’s the creation of a new form of water that has more negatively charged ions in it than usual.

You probably think that there’s just one way to do this. That’s not true; there are a number of ways including magnetics, electrolysis and passing water over certain reactive elements. The latter is the cause of the amazing so-called ‘healing’ springs around the world, evidenced simply by a lighter molecular weight of these special waters.

I have experienced excellent health (in the main) over my 21 years of alkaline water based life.

I don’t attribute all of it to ionized alkaline water but it’s my personal belief that so many years without my usual annual colds and flu has something to say about the water’s immune support abilities. You’ll find hundreds of testimonials for the water online and although in my opinion most of them are real, I need to caution you that nothing fixes everything and every case needs to be seen in the context of their previous lifestyle choices.

To give a simple example – when did you ever see a diet that didn’t claim miraculous benefits from ‘Mrs J. Smith of Alabama”.

The reality of all diets is that if a person is already slowly killing themselves with the SAD (Standard American Diet) anything a little healthier will provoke a healing response.

Was it the specific diet? Yes..and no.
The specific diet provoked the response but any diet of equal quality would probably have done the same. So please be a little careful in your research.

I think I can assist you hugely today because I’m going to share a meta-analysis of over 100 international studies of the health effects of natural alkaline water. And then I’ll attempt to show you the differences between electrically created – and natural alkaline water. There are very important differences as well as very important similarities.

The study: and what I learned.
The study linked to here is the best piece of information on alkaline water I have read for 13 years. It is completely crossreferenced to actual studies, which makes it head and shoulders above any other form of document you would usually read on the net. What it says is as correct as science has managed to make it. (The foundation of scientific inquiry is that your study’s result is correct only until someone proves otherwise.)

So what does it say about Alkaline Water?

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It concentrates on the two major elements of alkaline water in nature; Calcium and Magnesium.

“Both of these elements are essential for thehuman body. Calcium is a part of bones and teeth. In addition, it plays a role in neuromuscular excitability (decreases it), good function of the conducting myocardial system, heart and muscle contractility, intracellular information transmission and blood coagulability.”
It goes on to say that osteoporosis and osteomalacia are the most common symptoms of Ca and Mg deficiency.
Please note: it does NOT say directly that more calcium will cure these conditions. We’ve independently researched this and there’s a much bigger story here. But let’s move on. (If you’d like to know more go here)

The report then talks about the superstar of alkaline minerals, Magnesium:

“Magnesium plays an important role as a cofactor and activator of more than 300 enzymatic reactions including glycolysis, ATP metabolism, transport of elements such as Na, K and Ca through membranes, synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, neuromuscular excitability and muscle contraction etc. … Magnesium deficiency increases risk to humans of developing various pathological conditions such as vasoconstrictions, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, atherosclerotic vascular disease, acute myocardial infarction, eclampsia in pregnant women, possibly diabetes mellitus of type II and Osteoporosis.”
Think about it.
Is there a pill anywhere on earth that gives so much benefit? It’s so commonly available, so well researched to PROVE these claims, yet most of us (according to the report) are severely lacking magnesium in our diet!
Although there were some scattered studies as early as 1927 recommending hard water over soft, it wasn’t until 1950 when Japanese scientists concluded that hard alkaline water was more beneficial than soft water in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
To be very clear, they found higher mortality rates from cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) in the areas of Japanese rivers with more acid (i.e. softer) water compared to those with more alkaline (i.e. harder) water used for drinking purposes.

Many studies of alkaline water followed across the world with similar conclusions.

In the two decades of investigation of water hardness and its association with heart disease, over 100 studies were completed!
My question that must be asked is that if it is so obviously scientifically proven, why have our health authorities not advanced a diet giving the required amounts of both?
Some people may reasonably ask how sure researchers are that it is calcium and magnesium that has such an effect. Could it not be any of the other essential minerals we all need? Yet in study after study, no significant association with other minerals was found.
(One significant finding was the effect of acidic water on home reticulation systems and its tendency to corrode sufficiently to cause leaching of toxic heavy metals)
By 1992 it was generally agreed that Magnesium was the great healer and that calcium had only a supportive effect against heart disease.
But as you’ll soon see, magnesium in water is quite different to magnesium in food.
By 1990 studies had advanced to a stage where even more hard data and beneficial correlations between Ca, Mg and CVD was available. Before this time there were a number of studies questioning the methodology of some earlier studies. These are to me, a healthy debate phase and although some earlier studies were not as rigid as they could have been, the basic fact of the correlation survived the rigour of scientific debate.
The later studies extended the benefits of magnesium beyond CVD to AMI (Advanced Myocardial Infarction)
“…the persons enrolled in the group with the highest water Mg level had a risk level of death from AMI by a third lower (odds raio 0.64) as compared to the groups consuming water containing less Mg than 8.3 mg/l.”
It’s also interesting to see how some of the studies learned about hard water’s health benefits. In one Finnish study, the hard water benefit was only discovered when health authorities investigated why one particular geographic region consumed less heart drugs.

It was the water!

Another peculiarity of one study was the discovery of a correlation between ambient temperature and heart disease. While this seems to have nothing to do with magnesium or water, it reminded me that Chinese Shaolin monks alkalize with cold dips in mountain streams.

As the studies rolled on, it became clearer and clearer that it was magnesium that was doing the work in preventing Advanced Myocardial Infarction, not the calcium.
Next, a study popped up showing less danger for sudden infant death syndrome,
“It is hypothesized that magnesium deficiency is implicated in cardiovascular spasms and cardiac arrhythmias leading to death.”
More good news followed.

Unlike most trace minerals, which take many months or years to have a beneficial effect, studies emerged showing that the effects of drinking hard water surfaced in a matter of weeks rather than years. This probably explains the sometimes ‘miraculous’ reports we get from users. (I remember one man who was dragged into our offices by his wife and was very against the whole idea. He said nothing but drank a glass to keep his wife happy. They were back the next day. “For the first time in years I had no reflux!” he exclaimed.)
Here’s where it gets really interesting.
If switching over to alkaline water is good for you, what happens if you have been drinking alkaline water all your life and you change to soft water? This is what happened in a number of recorded cases:
“…among Czech and Slovak population who started to use reverse osmosis based systems for final treatment of drinking water at their home outlets in 2000-2002 and several weeks later reported different health complaints suggestive of acute magnesium deficiency.”
More benefits studies rolled in.

A French study found that calcium in the water contributed to a lack of neurological disturbance in the elderly. Ever heard of the old adage; “A glass of milk before bed for a good night’s sleep”? Milk is loaded with calcium!

In Spain a report found schoolkids drinking alkaline water suffered less fractures.

Another report found that hard water drinkers had consistently lower blood pressure.

A second report discovered the same in pregnant women, which is no surprise to me given that the embryonic child is dragging all his/her mother’s alkaline minerals out to create a new skeleton.
And it wasn’t only mothers who benefited.
A Taiwan study of 1751 women found that hard water gave better protection against low pre-and post-birth baby weight. Furthermore,
“Higher intake of calcium is believed to decrease smooth muscle contractility and tonus, which clinically results in lower blood pressure and lower rate of pre-term births.”
Next came a study showing low Mg levels in drinking water to be a factor in motor neurone disease, closely followed by another with similar indications for preeclampsia.
Not all studies of alkaline water effects agreed with each other.

A Taiwanese study correlated low Mg and diabetes but a US one found no such correlation.

Personally, given the fact that diabetes is often the result of bad diet and excess fat accumulation, which renders the body almost permanently in a state of inflammation, I would theorize that magnesium’s anti-inflammatory abilities were probably what the Taiwanese observed.

More studies, more results.

Low Ca and Mg levels were linked with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis A.K.A. Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Even dental caries and periodontal disease are reduced with a sufficiency of Ca and Mg in drinking water… even when fluoride levels are low!
So..if we all had the right amounts of Ca and Mg we wouldn’t have fluoride forced upon us in our drinking water; a chemical already proven to reduce children’s intelligence.
From Russia came studies linking low Mg and Ca in drinking water with a whole range of ailments including:
“significantly higher incidence rates of hypertension, IHD, adrenergic function disturbances, gastric and duodenal ulcer and other diseases in the areas with soft water.”

Alkaline Water and Cancer

Please note: This is not a substitute for proper medical advice. Please consult a qualified physician before embarking on any health regimen change.
Here’s a simplified list of a host of studies coming out of Taiwan. All of them relate to the consumption of hard water and the beneficial effect.
  • Cerebrovascular diseases (Mg)
  • Hypertension (Mg)
  • CVD (Hard Water)
  • Esophogeal cancer (Hard Water)
  • Pancreatic cancer (Hard Water)
  • Rectal cancer (Hard Water)
  • Breast cancer (Hard Water)
  • Gastric cancer (Calcium in water)
  • Colorectal cancer (Calcium in water)
“Further studies from other countries are needed to confirm these results. Although previous studies dealing with relationships between water hardness and the incidence of cancer elsewhere in the world were mostly suggestive of protective effect of hard water, the results were ambiguous as stated in a review paper (Cantor, 1997) underlining the need for further studies in this promising field.”

Not Detox but AntiTox.

We all know what detox is, but what about antitoxic?
Antitoxic in this sense means that something has the ability to neutralise toxins as they enter the body. To explain how this applies to calcium and Magnesium, I quote:
“Calcium and to a lower extent also magnesium in both drinking water and food were previously found to have a beneficial antitoxic effect since they prevent – via either a direct reaction resulting in an nonabsorbable compound or competition for binding sites –absorption or reduce harmful effects of some toxic elements such as lead, cadmium etc.”
We are, I believe beginning to see alkaline water for the powerful protector it really is.
The next study looked at how much hard water one would need to drink to reduce heart disease. This 1999 study concludes;
“…relatively low magnesium intake with drinking water (usually less than 10 % of the total daily magnesium intake) can reduce mortality from CVD by even 30 %.”
As a doctor friend said, “If I could patent that I’d be a billionaire!”

Modern Food and Alkaline Water

There is no argument that the nutritional value of modern supermarket food has dropped. An early casualty was magnesium. It means that virtually all of us live in a state of permanent magnesium depletion. Now that you and I understand the amazing health support that this natural mineral offers us, we have to be wondering how to reverse this situation, especially now that we also know from these studies that we can have a health turnaround in as little as a few weeks!

Now here’s something extremely important to us in our quest for magnesium self-sufficiency.
  • If you eat 1000mg of magnesium in your food, your body will get 300mg.
  • Magnesium in water, however, gives an extra 30% absorption. It’s 30% more efficient to take magnesium in water than in food.
There’s more; we’ve all seen ‘megadose magnesium supplements. Well, studies show that the higher the dosage, the lower the absorption level for food, whereas water absorption levels remain constant.

Cooking with Alkaline Water

If you choose high magnesium vegetables to cook, then cooking with soft water has been found to deplete magnesium levels even before you get to eat the vegetables. Conversely, cooking with hard water increases the levels of Mg and Ca in the food. You will also retain far more of the wider range of minerals in the food.

One study goes so far as to conclude that it’s the bioavailability of magnesium in water that makes it a far superior way of getting your daily quota. This is due “to its increased utilization probably resulting from the biologically advantageous (hexahydrated) form of water magnesium.”
“Repeated tests on animals yielded highly surprising results: the animals given the element studied (i.e. Zn or Mg) with drinking water showed statistically significantly higher increase of this element in the serum than those given a much higher amount of these elements with food and demineralized water to drink.”
Remember we talked earlier about a study of a population that changed over from hard water to RO water? They quickly displayed signs of magnesium deficiency. Further proof of the basic principle was found in the observation that patients being fed pure water intravenously quickly lost their normal levels of a whole range of electrolytes (minerals).
Isn’t this amazing material? Can you imagine how you are going to ‘kick the habit’ and regain your birthright evolutionary health model with this simple change?

Relationship of Mg levels and Health response.

Here are some interesting summary statistics that should banish any doubt in your mind. And remember as you read these that the RDA for magnesium for us is 700-1000mg per day.
Study 1: America. An increase in the water magnesium level by about 8 mg/l led to reduction of mortality from all CVD by about 10%.
Study 2: South Africa. An increase in drinking water magnesium by 6 mg/l led to reduction of mortality from IHD equally by about 10%.

Study 3: Germany. If drinking water magnesium is reduced by about 4.5 mg/l, the incidence of myocardial infarction increases by 10%.

Study 4: England. An increase in total hardness ..from 0.5 to 1.5 mmol/l – … should result in a 7.2% decrease in CVD mortality.

Study 6: Los Angeles. the decrease in the absolute cardiovascular mortality ranged from 0.1 per mg (of Mg) per 100,000 population.

Study 7: Finland. The relative risk decrease ranged from 0.001 to 0.034 per mg of magnesium.

Ratio of Magnesium to Calcium

We are now getting very close to decisional safety here. We should never take health decisions if we don’t feel safe doing so, but in this case the confirming data appears overwhelming. There are only a few more points we need to complete our ‘due diligence’, and one is how much calcium we should have with our magnesium.
A very significant number of studies have all come to one answer.
One unit of Magnesium to two units of Calcium.
  • A decrease in the Mg to Ca ratio was associated with increasing risk for mortality from IHD and AMI.
  • An increase in the Mg to Ca ratio was associated with increasing risk for gastric cancer.
The good news is that the right ratio is often similar to actual Mg and Ca ratios in our home alkaline water supplies. The bad news is that it may pay to check with your local supplier.

The Paul C. Bragg Legacy

Paul C. Bragg, self proclaimed “Father of the Health Movement in America”, certainly had dedication.
According to his website, “This Crusader for worldwide health and fitness is responsible for more firsts in the history of the natural health movement than any other individual.”
He worked hard all his life to propagate his own vision of health. Unfortunately many people followed his ill-founded advice to drink only distilled water. His theory behind it has never been proven.
On the other hand, multiple studies have shown that intestinal absorption of calcium from drinking or mineral water is as effective or even more effective as compared with that from dairy products.
Although Bragg claimed advanced scientific degrees in newspaper and magazine interviews, including, but not limited to, his 1975 People Magazine article, it is unknown if these claims are accurate. The (just released) 1940 Federal Census (accessible online), showing him living on National Avenue in Burbank, California, gives his age as “45” and the highest attained academic grade for him as “H1”, which would be only one year of high school.
None of the known Bragg books refers to any specific educational accomplishments.
Summarizing, the meta-analysis of the studies published in 1966 – 1998 indicated that calcium absorption from mineral water is statistically significantly higher than that from dairy products.
Based on this evidence, it was recommended to use waters richer in calcium as an important additional source of calcium in menopausal women, lactose intolerant people or those avoiding dairy products because of their taste or high fat content.

Just to make the point about Alkaline Water clearly…

Study 1: France. intake of drinking water rich in calcium correlated with higher bone density in elderly women in France.
Study 2: Italy. Similar results were obtained in an experiment with mineral water in menopausal women.
Study 3: Italy. lower bone resorption and osteoporosis were observed in women after drinking calcium rich water.
Study 4: Spain. A lower incidence of fractures in small school children of the areas supplied with harder water.

Bioavailability of minerals in Alkaline Water

“Bioavailability of water magnesium was documented by the studies of the 1960’s and 1970’s that found a positive correlation between the drinking water magnesium level and the magnesium content of the heart muscle.”
Further proof comes in the form of more varied health outcomes. A three-week drinking of magnesium rich water (120 mg/l) resulted in 79 patients in lower pain intensity and frequency of migraine.
Similar results were obtained in a more recent study by the same authors with 29 migraine patients and 18 controls. It was also found in a separate study that drinking only 110 mg of magnesium per litre gave good usability of water magnesium -led to higher levels of intracellular magnesium and conservation of the serum magnesium level.

Just think about that.

Most people don’t drink more than 2 litres per day so all the participants of the study received was 220mg per day..far below the RDA of 700 to 1000mg, but still, the results were positive.

Kidney Stones and (Hard) Alkaline Water

We’ve heard some people say that kidney stones are caused by hard water.

Conversely, we’ve heard people equally vehemently assert that they are caused by oxalic acid.
The one accepted truth coming out of studies is that permanent dehydration is the major reason.
Other factors include genetic predisposition, eating habits, climate and gender.

There are some studies that concluded that hard water caused stones, but there has been an equal number that concluded that soft water did the same.
More recent and comprehensive studies now say hard water isn’t a factor.
“Any correlation between water hardness, or the drinking water calcium or magnesium level, and the incidence of urolithiasis was not found in the last vast USA epidemiological study with 3270 patients”
There is still some controversy over extremely hard water and it does appear that there may be some correlation.
“A long-term intake of drinking water harder than 5 mmol/l results in a higher local blood supply in the kidneys and subsequent adaptation of the filtration and resorption processes in the kidney. This is believed to be protective reaction of the human body which may lead, if the conditions persist, to alteration of the body‘s regulatory system with possible subsequent development of urolithiasis (kidney stones) and hypertension.”
Very hard water has been linked in Russian studies to a number of ailments so I think we can say generally what we know already – that very hard water is not good to drink.

Disadvantages of Alkaline Water

There are some obvious disadvantages so in the interests of balance I think it’s fair that I include them.
Firstly, both calcium and magnesium have a threshold of taste.
  • Add over 300mg per litre to pure water and you’ll taste it.
  • At 500 mg/l it will taste bad.
Magnesium’s taste threshold is above 170mg/l, but the taste of both at these levels is complicated by other minerals in the water. I talked to an Israeli engineer who mines pure magnesium from the Dead Sea. He has developed a patented system for creation of bottled magnesium water that has no taste but delivers the RDA. I expect to see it on the shelves soon.
  • Hard water takes longer to cook things.
  • It can leave scale on pots, glasses hot water systems and cisterns.
  • Aromatic substances in food will bind to calcium and lose their power.
On the other hand, very soft water is usually described as having a ‘soapy’ taste.

What is ‘Good drinking Water’?

One repetitive example that has been related to me over my years as an alkaline water researcher is of the family dog choosing alkaline water over less alkaline tap water. And the study appears to support the dog’s choice, saying that good drinking water does have some minerals to make it taste good.

Whether this taste is acquired or hereditary is another question entirely, but we could reasonably assume that our paleo ancestors were more accustomed to drinking mineralised spring water, in which case we can also assume that we have evolved in relationship with the dominant food and water sources we had over the many thousands of years since we began as humans on the planet.
If we accept that, we can see why pure water is not what we like, and probably not what we were ‘designed’ to drink, and the concept of “Primal” water begins to make sense. Water our bodies remember.

Very soft water, such as distilled and rainwater as two extreme examples, is of unacceptable taste for most people who usually report it to be of unpleasant to soapy taste. A certain minimum content of minerals, the most crucial of which are calcium and magnesium salts, is essential for the pleasant and refreshing taste of drinking water. If only for this reason, demineralized drinking water should be fortified with minerals if obtained by desalination from seawater on a ship, or by ultrafiltration from wastewater on a spaceship.

Optimum drinking water hardness (Ca and Mg levels) from the health point of view.

For the health reasons given above, we prefer harder water.. but it is not absolutely true the harder the water, the better. An optimum is hard to set; perhaps, the following ranges could be given:
  • For magnesium, a minimum of 10 mg/and an optimum of about 20-30 mg/l
  • For calcium a minimum of 20 mg/l and an optimum about 50 (40-80) mg/l
  • For total water hardness, 2 to 4 mmol/l
Although the question of how much hardness and pH has actually reached legislation with the WHO, the only country that has taken a real stand about water quality with regard to pH, Mg, Ca and hardness in the UK.
“The Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy of the Department of Health concluded: “…in view of the consistency of the epidemiological evidence of a weak inverse association between natural hardness and cardiovascular disease mortality, it remains prudent not to undertake softening of drinking water supplies…”
The Drinking water Inspectorate in the UK even went further, advising people who installed water softeners to ensure an alternative supply.
“…if you do install a water softener you should make sure that you have a supply of unsoftened water for drinking and cooking“

The Practical Advantage of Hard Alkaline Water

In my experience we are a nation of great health strategy starters and poor finishers.
Take a look in the cupboard and chances are you’ll see all those supplements you never finished, even though, as the report reveals, in truth many supplemental minerals need quite a long time before effects happen.

I’m bringing this up because as we all know there is a plethora of CalMag supplements on the market, which supply the required RDA in various forms, but the reality is that most of us are very poorly disciplined to regularly and continuously take supplements. Given the brilliant response time of the body to Ca and Mg water, (often in a few weeks), even with less than RDA, it seems to me that drinking hard alkaline water is a natural discipline. Doing what you already do – drinking water – will have beneficial effect. It’s so obviously simple.

Hard Alkaline Water and Ionized Water

The hot health subject today is (generically speaking) alkaline water. However the devices being promoted are not simply hard water producers, and there are a few important points to consider before investing heavily in a machine of your own.

I’ll show you the basic difference between the types of water ionizers – and hopefully you’ll understand what is best for you. But first, a quick description of an electric ‘alkaline’ water ionizer.
An electric water ionizer uses an electrolysis chamber to electrically charge minerals according to their valency (electrical charge).

Because there are only two states of valency: (positive and negative) this means that all alkaline minerals are drawn to one side of the flow chamber, and all acid mineral are drawn to the other. By keeping the flow up as the water passes through the electrolysis chamber, water is drawn off the chamber in two streams; alkaline water and acid water. You drink the alkaline water and the waste acid water goes down the drain.

I’m keeping this description simple and I acknowledge there’s a lot more to the process, but here we’re simply describing the process in relation to the availability of Ca and Mg in the output water.
Let’s assume that the input water from your tap has the same pH as the water we used for our University Laboratory results. It had 4.1 mg per litre of calcium and 4.7mg of magnesium (It was a special witches’ brew of minerals and contaminants).

If we put this water through an electric ionizer, (depending on how it was set up) all the Ca and Mg would pass into about 60% of the total outlet water. To make this clear, if you pass 1 litre through the unit, you’ll get about 600ml of alkaline water and 400ml of acid water. So the 4.1 mg of calcium and 4.7mg of Magnesium in the input water, is now concentrated in 600ml of output water. This means you now have 6.56 mg available per litre. You’d also have about 6.58 mg of magnesium in each litre.
 You’re not getting any more Ca or Mg: it’s just the same amount in less water. The amount of Ca and Mg you get in your output water is still directly dependent upon the volume of Ca and Mg in your source water, so if your water is soft (low minerals) you’ll get low levels output.

Now I’d like to share some ‘advanced’ theory of body alkalinizing that is important and related to your decision for the type of alkaline water system you choose.

Alkalinity comes in two forms, known as ‘buffered’ and ‘unbuffered’. Buffered is alkalinity in actual mineral form. A mineral is the base material used for creating alkalinity.

Alkalinity is the amount of hydrogen ions in a liquid, so to take a simple example, if you put a lump of magnesium in a glass of water, hydrogen will continue to be generated by the reaction between the magnesium and the water until the magnesium is fully oxidized. The physical form of the magnesium is a ‘buffer’ for alkalinity to draw upon.

‘Unbuffered’ alkalinity is water with an excess of free hydrogen ions, without the physical presence of the magnesium.

If you look at the pH an electric water ionizer can achieve (up to pH 11.5) it looks like it has lots of alkaline minerals in it.

However as we already said, you can only have the Ca and Mg that was in the source water. The ionizer can’t ‘add’ minerals, so what caused the huge pH?
Unbuffered water.

Water with a large amount of dissolved hydrogen.
The dissolved hydrogen is a byproduct of the electrolysis process. As well as separating the acid and alkaline minerals it also converts the water at a molecular level so more hydrogen comes out the alkaline outlet.

This is, in one way, wonderful because hydrogen is the element that does the work of magnesium. It’s a by-product of oxidation of magnesium and it’s what acts so effectively as an antioxidant in the body, producing so many of the health changes we have seen or heard about.

Hydrogen is the original primal antioxidant in nature and is naturally attracted (remember? It’s a negatively charge ion in this form!) to free radical oxygen.

So we have a Mg and Ca concentrator – IF the Mg and Ca is there in the first place, and we have a hydrogen generator. The downside is that if you already have hard water and the electric ionizer does what it does best – concentrate the hard water minerals, you are drinking water that, according to the studies in the report, has quite a number of possible serious health effects. This is exacerbated by the fact that much of our world does already have hard water, yet I’ve never heard a water ionizer vendor warn potential customers of the problem of excessively hard water being produced.

The other way many people are now opting for is a ‘natural’ water ionizer. This device uses special ionizing media (elemental magnesium) within the filtering device. The magnesium makes contact with the water and creates the same hydrogen as the electric systems. More advanced medias also slow-release Mg and Ca above the amount received and passed through from the input tap water.

To give a real-life example from University tests of our own natural water ionizer, the UltraStream, calcium in the tap water of 4.1mg per litre came out at 6.4 mg/litre. Magnesium entered the UltraStream at 5.5mg/l and exited at 13mg!

Free hydrogen production was equal to or better than an electric system in a side-by-side same water source test, and the free hydrogen lasted longer in the glass than the free hydrogen from the electric system.

It’s my theory that the electricity excites the hydrogen in the electrolysis process and turns much of it to gaseous form, meaning it will escape the water soon after pouring.
The natural method, very like the process of water seeping through rock, does not excite the water and therefore the hydrogen remains in solution rather than turning to gas.
There is a third method. A normal water filter is fitted with a post-filter cartridge with Ca and Mg. In my experience, although the post filter cartridge does increase the pH of the water and infuse it with some Ca and Mg, there is little or no free hydrogen produced.

Summarizing, all the studies suggest that you can assist your longevity and immediate health by ensuring a regular easy to access supply of calcium and magnesium. The study is a metastudy, (meaning it’s not just one study). The conclusions have been derived by comparing similar studies from around the world. In the many years I’ve been researching alkaline water I’ve never sighted anything so conclusive and compelling for alkaline water. I’m not suggesting that everyone should rush out and buy a water ionizer. The point was well made that if you are drinking moderate hard water daily you will already be experiencing the health advantage it offers.

If you are not, then I would seriously suggest you investigate the products. I’d like to point out that we have brought in another factor here; hydrogen. Of itself it’s a big subject and there are many studies (over 1000) of its effect on pubmed.com (or molecularhydrogeninstitute.com)

Molecular hydrogen, as I mentioned, is the primal antioxidant and as such is equal to or more effective in delivery than all of the antioxidant supplements, fruits and berries we are sold as ‘the best and strongest antioxidant’.

Years ago I attended a health exposition as an exhibitor. I was demonstrating our water ionizer every day from ten am to ten pm. By the last day I was very, very tired. A friend visiting the expo came by and asked me if I’d seen the antioxidant measurement system on display around the corner.

I had not, and so I asked him to mind our exhibit, and wandered across. The device was quite sophisticated. It measured the amount of Vitamin E in your epidermis using a laser. It transmitted the results to a laptop the exhibitor sat behind.

To cut a long story short, he applied his device and looked at me suspiciously (he was trying to find people with low antioxidant ability so he could sell his antioxidant pills). “Are you on some form of super antioxidant tablet?” he asked. I replied in the negative. He frowned and looked at the screen. “Why?” I asked.
“Because you’re off the chart. My computer measures people with good normal antioxidant ability at a maximum of 30 on the dial. You measured 40. What do you do?”
I looked at his face to watch his reaction.

“I drink alkaline ionized water.”

Thank you for taking the time to learn about alkaline water.

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Why Are Office Emojis So Often Used?Why Are Office Emojis So Often Used?

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The use of Office Emojis in everyday conversation has become a familiar sight among many of us. They often accompany emails, text messages, and other communications between employees and managers. In fact, the use of these visual cues in office conversations has become so commonplace that many people may not even realize they are actually talking to others. But what is a “Office Emoji” and why is it used so often?

Triangular Ruler

Emojis can be used to show a variety of different things, from the literal meaning of a measurement to its symbolic significance. A measuring device such as a Triangular Ruler, for example, is frequently used by architects and engineers to help them perfect their work. They can also be used to show growth. The most common emojis used in offices are those related to office work.

The file folder emoji depicts an open file folder. This emoji represents the folder in the office. It is shown in a deep beige color, which symbolizes manilla. The clipboard emoji is used to describe a clipboard in the office or at school, and could also refer to a to-do list or a completed document. The calendar emoji depicts a sheet of paper from a daily calendar, with a date of July 17 on it. It is also used to show a calendar in a workplace.

Tear-Off Calendar

There are many different types of office supplies and emojis that people use in the workplace, from spiral notepads to file folders. Some of these items are used in both the school and office environment, while others are only used as a joke. The emoji for a calendar is a sheet of paper with a red top that most often shows the date July 17. The file folder emoji is neutral colored and can be used to represent any type of file folder. https://emojiwithme.com/

While many people are OK using emojis at work, employers should still consider the appropriateness of their company’s emoji policies before allowing their employees to use them. Some emojis have sinister motives, and you need to consider that in your office, they are often interpreted as a sign of unprofessionalism, sexual harassment, or workplace disrespect.

Straight Ruler

In the office, this emoji is frequently used to communicate measurements. In school, most students carry around a ruler as part of their study tools. At work, they may use a ruler to ensure that their work is perfect. Various professions use rules to help them achieve perfection. Straight Ruler, which translates to “square”, is commonly used to talk about measurement.

In general, emoji are widely used in internal office communications. In informal back-and-forth communications, they can be used to convey moods and feelings. They are also a great way to improve the rapport between colleagues and welcome new workers. Here are some examples of office emoji you can use:

Spiral Notepad

A spiral-bound yellow notebook is the emoji used when talking to office workers. It is used to represent a financial ledger and is most commonly associated with writing, school, and office work. Samsung and Google have both adopted different variations of the emoji to represent different aspects of the office. Originally, the design was blue, but this color was changed to yellow when a new design was released. This emoji was approved as part of the Unicode 6.0 standard in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

Using an emoji to express your feelings is allowed in many workplaces, but it’s important to consider how appropriate the usage of an emoji is for each particular work situation. Many workplaces allow and encourage the use of emojis in work communications, but others do not. It’s always best to respect your co-workers’ personal preferences, and if someone doesn’t like them, stick to using plain words instead. https://www.reddit.com/user/emojiwithme

Scissors

There are many different reasons why emojis are often used when talking to office workers. They are a quick and easy way to convey a message. If you’re talking to someone in the same building as them, scissors can be a convenient way to express a variety of emotions. They can communicate cut-throat competition, bad news, and more. In addition to their common uses in the workplace, scissors are also great for use by artists and crafters.

Millennials are one group that uses emojis extensively in their workplace. These individuals make up a large part of the workforce, and collaborative office tools are a great way to foster more casual communication. Even if your workplace does not allow emoji use, don’t worry. It’s perfectly acceptable in an informal environment. However, if you’re unsure of how to use emojis, try to stick to the traditional version.

Round Pushpin

The Round Pushpin is an office emojo. It is a common symbol used to leave notes or reminders. This emoji is used in both social networks and workplaces. It is red and placed at a 45-degree angle, making it easier to spot than the Round Pushpin emoji. The pushpin’s head is flat and slightly angled to the upper right. The Round Pushpin emoji is similar to the Pinterest logo but is not the same.

The Round Pushpin is often used when talking to other office workers. It is a symbol that means that a person is happy. Despite the fact that this emoji can be confusing for some, it has many uses. It can mean a number of things, including a successful job, a good grade on a school paper, or a high praise for a project.

Paperclip

You may have noticed that many people use the Paperclip emoji when they are talking to others. Traditionally, this silver object is used to fix several sheets of paper together. While it is often confused with a safety pin, the Paperclip emoji is closely related to the word office. In addition, this emoji is also commonly used in discussions about office supplies, organization, or the feeling of being linked with someone else.

The paper clip is a widely used object in office settings. They are often used in conversations to convey messages to colleagues or coworkers. Some clip designs form inverted Vs, while others form an “S.” Some even show two chains and three little blue lines. These are common uses of the Paperclip emoji, and it’s not hard to understand why people use it in this context.

Open File Folder

The File Folder emoji is a neutral colored document folder used for important documentation. A clipboard is another common office emoji. It can refer to a checklist, to-do list, or document. Another popular emoji is the purse. People often carry valuable items such as laptops, cell phones, and cash in a purse. Similarly, purses are major fashion statements and are a common office emoji. Similarly, the locked with pen emoji depicts a metal padlock, which can be used to refer to security in general. Whether or not a password is needed to access the file folder, the emoji is useful for the purpose.

Generally, the more specific emoji is used when talking to office workers. The latter group may include those who are companionate or sympathetic. However, the open file folder emoji is also often used when talking to office workers. Among the other common office emojis, “Open File Folder” is a popular one. These emojis can be used to indicate that you’re talking to someone in the “third world” or the “fourth world,” which include countries such as Angola and some African countries.

Emojis That Can Be Used in CommunicationEmojis That Can Be Used in Communication

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The Face With Heart-Shaped Eyes emoji is a popular choice among romantic people. Generally, the heart-shaped eye is red and signifies a love-making gesture. However, it can also be used to convey an innocent whistling gesture. Lastly, the Smiling Face With Heart-Shaped Eyes emoji is used to express feelings of affection, love, or friendship. It can be directed at either a person or a place. Another popular emoticon is the Hugging Face, which gives a virtual hug.

Crying Face

The Emoji Face Crying shows a teary face, which often indicates sadness or upset. The Crying Emoji first appeared in 2010, and it may also be called Loudly Crying Face or Sad Cry Face. There are several ways to type this emoji, including Windows alt-codes and HTML entities. You can also use a photo of a cherry blossom tree to show your feelings.

In addition to being widely used, emojis are also highly expressive. Gen Zers often assign meanings to emojis, e.g., a crying person wearing a cowboy hat may indicate a conversational lull, while others string together a negative or positive emoji. Sometimes, an emoji will be used to express a humorous or ironic message. In this case, the Emoji Face Crying would not be appropriate.

The Emoji Face Crying emoji is the third most popular emoji on Twitter. The first two are the Face With Tears of Joy and the Red Heart, but the Crying Face rose to the top. The Emoji Tracker tool allows you to see real-time use of emojis on social media sites. However, the Face With Tears of Joy emoji topped the list of the most used emojis in 2020, while the “Loudly Crying Face” came in second place.

Worried Face

The Worried Face Emoji is one of the most popular emojis, and it’s used for several different reasons. Most often, this character means that a person is worried about something. However, some people also use this emoji to communicate their feelings of defeat or dejectedness. However, the word “dejected” is not used for this emoji because it was not originally intended to convey this sentiment.

A happy face emoji is another popular choice. People who use this emoji rarely seem to be sad, and in person, they always have a big smile on their face. This emoji should be reserved for conversations with family and friends in formal settings, because it may indicate that the sender is irritated or upset. If you see this emoji, tread carefully to avoid causing the other person embarrassment.

A concerned face emoji conveys worry or concern. It’s typically used when talking to family and friends about a problem. It’s also useful when you want to let them know you’re feeling overwhelmed by something. The Face With Exploding Head emoji conveys shock. The Face With Symbols Over the Mouth emoji conveys tiredness and stress. The Sleepy Face emoji shows drowsiness or sickness. https://emojiwithme.com/

Disappointed Face

When talking to family and friends, you may use the Emoji Face Disappointed when you’re frustrated, sad, or angry. This simple face emoji conveys feelings without the need to say them out loud. You can use this emoji to express your feelings about major life events or annoy others about little things. Often, people use this emoji when they’re talking about a situation they don’t want to discuss in person.

This emoji is the universal emoji for sadness. Whether you’re upset over the latest bad news or just want to show that you’re sorry, you can use this emoji. However, it’s not appropriate for polite, formal conversations. In these cases, this emoji might indicate annoyance. When using this emoji, be sure to tread lightly, as you don’t want to upset the other person by putting them off.

The Emoji Face Disappointed is often used when talking to family members. This emoji is used to express disappointment, but isn’t the same as the other types. It’s more appropriate to use when talking to family members and friends. The angry face emoji is also used to express annoyance or triumph. However, it’s important to know the difference between the two, as it can be misinterpreted to mean something entirely different than the actual emotion it represents.

Confounded Face

The Confounded Emoji is one of the most commonly used emojis in conversation. This symbol conveys the feeling of being completely confused or baffled. It was originally designed as a symbol for the phenomenon of seeing stars. It’s often used when people are talking to family or friends who are in the opposite corner of the world. It’s also sometimes used when someone is talking to a relative who seems utterly uninformed about the subject.

When talking to friends and family, people who use this emoji are generally happy and in a good mood. Rarely do they seem sad. In person, they always have a happy face on their faces. Although they’re generally considered to be the most appropriate emoji for talking to family and friends, they’re not ideal for formal or polite conversations. Using this emoji when speaking to family and friends can cause the other person to become annoyed or upset. https://www.reddit.com/user/emojiwithme/

Frowning Face

The Frowning Face is an Emoji commonly used when talking to family members, especially when it is necessary to express anger. People who use the face most often express frustration or anger, but when the emoji is used in combination with other expressions, it can be used to convey an even more nuanced emotion. In Chinese culture, people use the face when they are upset, but it’s also common to see this face when they are talking with friends and family.

People who use the Emoji most often talk to friends and family, such as the “Frowning Face” emoji, have different usage patterns. This is because the face indicates sadness or frustration. However, the smiley face emoji is the second most commonly used emoji and is used when talking to family members. This smiley face emoji often expresses happiness.

Tired Face

The Tired Face Emoji is the most common type of emoticon to use when talking to family members. Its name reflects its use in conversations and in texts. It is generally used when talking to family members when one is feeling tired and not able to keep up with the conversation. The phrase “tired face” originated in Arabic, and refers to a tired person. The face is often accompanied by tired eyes.

The face resembles a weary cat. While the original meaning of the face is weary, many users use it to express feelings of dread. It is also used when discussing hard work or stress. Regardless of its meaning, it is commonly used to express fatigue and dejection. Although the character is used when talking to family members, it is also useful when discussing personal matters. When used with family members, the Tired Face Emoji can help to calm nerves.

The Disappointed Face emoji is the 28th most common emoji. It expresses varying degrees of sadness. It may also be used to express frustration and displeasure. It is similar to the Weary Face emoji in that both express feelings of frustration. The Face With Sweat Emoji shows that the person is exhausted and may be about to break a sweat.

Hushed Face

The Emoji Face Hushed is a popular emoticon that features small open eyes, raised eyebrows, and an open mouth. When used in casual conversations, it can indicate surprise, embarrassment, or mild excitement. Despite its seemingly innocent appearance, the emoji has a sneaky meaning. The emoji was added to Unicode 6.1 in 2012 and to the Emoji 1.0 standard in 2015.

Unlike the other emoji, this one is not always universally accepted. The emoji faces in the first list are typically associated with the “third world” and “fourth world” clusters. Certain African countries, including Angola, are in the “fourth world” cluster. However, a majority of the emoji are widely accepted. When used appropriately, they are not used when talking to family members or in formal conversations.

However, some emoji are still too specific. The Unicode Consortium has recently adopted the skin tone modifiers. It has not yet been formally adopted, but they are available. The skin tone modifiers have been adopted by the Unicode Consortium, although they have been adopted reluctantly. These emoji face hush characters have a square or shape corresponding to the appropriate skin tone.

Persevering Face

The Persevering Face Emoji is often used when talking to family. Its design is a yellow face with a slight frown and scrunched eyes. It may represent various emotions, such as frustration or helplessness. It is often used for riddles, but it can also mean just about anything you’d want to convey. The Emoji was first added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and is now the 76th most-used emoji.

The Face With Cold Sweat is another popular emoji. It signifies anxiety or worry. The face with cold sweat may also mean an apology. The Face With Look Of Triumph is another commonly used emoji, and it can also show anger. Another common expression is the pouting face, which conveys frustration. The Anguished Face, on the other hand, conveys shock and horror.

The Persevering Emoji Face is often used in conversations with family. It originally meant “persevering face.” However, it is now widely used for expressing a sense of frustration. Despite being used in many situations, the face is primarily used when talking to family and friends. When used as an emoji, it is an effective expression of frustration. It conveys a sense of frustration, but is also intended to be comforting.

Classic sensations after a separationClassic sensations after a separation

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Many people will claim that they have Sentimental sensations after being in a separation. Yet does this mean that they really feel fond memories or is it simply the feelings tinged with the pain? What is Nostalgia? What triggers such sensations? These inquiries as well as a lot more need to be meticulously evaluated. This short article looks very closely at these inquiries to answer your own Sentimental inquiries. If you have a strong emotional attachment to your ex, after that you might feel that your loss was his loss too. This is possible, because most of us like someone for a while as well as get over our sensation of loss with time. However, if you remain in the throes of the mourning procedure, there is no way that you can neglect exactly how you felt about your partner for such a long time. You have no remembrance of the good times, even if you strive to return right into the past. The split has actually created such deep feelings to settle in you, that you can hold of them despite exactly how tough you attempt. It is feasible that you have actually overreacted to your split experiences. You have after that this over reacting is what drives you to feel such fond memories for your ex. It’s natural see more https://charlotteaction.org/blog/.

We get psychological when we feel strongly about something that we like which is lost. As a result, overcoming your sensations of fond memories for your ex, will be difficult unless you can face up to them. It is feasible that you do not really comprehend the idea behind fond memories, but at the same time, you can’t let go of the sensations of sadness as well as longing. This is why it is vital for one to be truthful about his/her sensations. There is an additional way of considering the problem of Sentimental sensations. In many cases, the split has actually created so much pain as well as experiencing that one feels incapable of proceeding with his/her life – even if the split was unavoidable. However, it is additionally real that even if one has actually experienced a lot, he/she still intends to return together with the ex. Therefore, a separation can be seen in 2 various angles – the adverse angle along with the positive one. Learn More: check out this webpage - In order to carry on with life in spite of the split, it is important for one to face up to his/her sensations of fond memories. You need to approve that you are human which you can make blunders. You need to be practical as well as approve the reality that you can not return with the person whom you liked, but at the same time, you need to be confident as well as consider the brighter side of things.

When you are Sentimental about a separation, you will have a difficult time releasing those old sensations. However, if you attempt to be practical as well as comprehend that it’s not permanent, you can happen with your life. It is important for you to remember that splits are typical as well as are occurring to a lot of individuals. As a result, there is absolutely nothing to feel devastated around. You have to keep in mind that it’s fine to cry over things that are really not important to you. By accepting this point, you will be able to carry on with your life as well as will no longer have to be Sentimental about a separation. For even more short articles as well as material to assist you carry on or possibly simply to pass your time, check us out -

My Blog About Cosmetic DentistryMy Blog About Cosmetic Dentistry

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My Blog About Cosmetic Dentistry is devoted to all those who love to maintain a perfect smile and wish to keep their teeth and oral cavity clean and healthy. It is an ideal place to find information and support from those in this field who know what they are talking about. This blog features articles written by dentists themselves or by those who are experts on the topic. They talk about the latest products and technologies being used in the dental profession. This blog aims at presenting everything that one needs to know in order to keep his or her teeth and oral cavity healthy.

My Blog About Cosmetic Dentistry was created so that people like you could share your thoughts, insights and experiences with top dentists and dental health. Your comments are important to dentists since these are the ones that help them to improve their services. The blog also includes many articles written by dentists on subjects ranging from basic information to advanced scientific concepts. They provide comprehensive information on the dental health, which covers the entire gamut from oral hygiene, nutrition to preventative care. These articles allow readers to get the latest updates on advanced techniques being used today. In addition to articles, this blog offers forums for those who wish to ask questions or share their views and ideas.

The forum offered here is open to all registered members of My Blog About Cosmetic Dentistry. This is the perfect venue to be one’s own dentist and help others to maintain their teeth and oral cavity. If you have any questions, you do not have to be embarrassed because dentists understand that dental problems are embarrassing and can lead to low self-esteem. There are many ways to approach and deal with dental problems. In this forum, you can discuss the options with other dental professionals.

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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in ColombiaTop 10 Tourist Attractions in Colombia

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You should definitely visit one of the top attractions in Colombia, the Valle de Cocora, if you are a nature lover. Then there is Los Nevados National Park. You can also go ballooning in Mongui, a small town near Paramo Oceta. Then there is Santa Fe de Antioquia, an ancient city near Medellin, home to the Puente del Occidente bridge, barequeros, and many other things of interest.

Valle de Cocora

For anyone who has never been to Colombia, the wax palm is the most striking image of the country, and the best place to see them is Valle de Cocora. Located in a lush green valley, the palms rise up from the green backdrop as the fog dissipates. There are several ways to experience this magnificent sight, including horseback riding, jeep excursions, and a six-hour mountaineering circuit. Those who are feeling adventurous can go bird-hiking to discover the region. This new activity is specifically designed to teach tourists about biodiversity and Colombian culture. A day trip to the reserve can take as little as five hours. There are also guided tours, but it is advisable to book with a reliable company before taking any such excursions. You can easily rent a horse and guide while you are in Valle de Cocora. madisonsdish.com The tallest palm tree in the world grows in the Valle de Cocora. You can hike through its branches, which can reach 40 meters in height. The trails are serene, and the sweeping views will take your breath away. It is one of the top Colombia tourist attractions. It is included in the list of the country’s top 20 destinations. While you are in Colombia, make sure to make time to visit Valle de Cocora.

Ciudad Perdida

If you’re planning a vacation to Colombia, you’re probably wondering what to do during your stay. There are many things to see and do while you’re in the country, and this list will help you find the best attractions. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing vacation or exploring the country’s culture and history, you’ll find something to suit your interests. The Ciudad Perdida archaeological site is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, near Santa Marta. It’s an 800-year-old pre-Columbian city that was hidden for 350 years. This pre-Columbian town was discovered by local treasure looters in 1972, and today you can explore the ruins and native villages that were left behind. You’ll have to hike a steep mountain to reach Ciudad Perdida, but it’s worth it once you’ve conquered the challenge. The archaeological site is home to a variety of ruins that may have served a variety of purposes. The buildings themselves may have been used as public spaces or as storage facilities, but it’s hard to say for sure. The structures in Ciudad Perdida are a great example of sustainable tourism. Visitors must pay $300 for a guided tour, which includes transportation by mules and food. The guides, cooks, porters, and mule drivers are all locals, and the campsites are locally owned and run. The money from the treks goes directly to the local communities.

Cano Cristales

You may be wondering how to get to Cano Cristales. The first step is to book a tour. You can find several reputable companies that offer such tours. Choose one that fits your needs and travel style. Most tours depart from La Macarena, a town about one hour away from Cano Cristales. You will need to arrange transportation to this town in advance, but the hike to Cano Cristales is only 30 minutes long. https://linktr.ee/madisonsdish The Cano Cristales river flows through the town of La Macarena, Colombia, and is known as the “River of Five Colors” and “Liquid Rainbow.” The river’s beautiful color is caused by endemic aquatic plants called Macarenia clavigera, which adhere to the rocks and feed on minerals. The river is dotted with many circular pits and natural pools. This vibrant river is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Colombia. You can visit it by boat, air, or 4×4 vehicle. It is not very accessible, but if you get there on the right day, you will be able to see this stunning sight. Be sure to take time to visit the city of Barranquilla, which is home to the second largest carnival in the world. The entire city shuts down for four days during this festival.

Los Nevados National Park

The high Andes in the country make for an incredible environment. With five volcanoes, Los Nevados has a diverse range of ecosystems. It is the only national park in Colombia to contain two glaciers, while also featuring sweeping hot valleys and a paramo ecosystem – a type of forest found only in this region. The area is one of the most diverse in the world, and its rapid evolution makes it a highly vulnerable place to visit. This national park is located in the Cerro Bravo-Cerro Machln volcanic complex, which includes snow-capped peaks such as El Ruiz, Santa Isabel, and Tolima. This park is part of the Cordillera Central region, and is located in the Tolima, Caldas Risaralda, and Quito departments.

Carnaval de Barranquilla

In addition to being one of the most popular attractions in Colombia, the Carnaval de Barranquilla festival is a cultural experience unlike any other. It is a colorful and spirited celebration rooted in African, Indigenous, European and Middle Eastern cultures. The festival celebrates the diversity of Colombia’s many cultures by incorporating traditional dances and music from all over the world. Visitors can enjoy the many free parades throughout the city, which are well worth a look. Intoxicating costumes and dances make this one of the most unforgettable events in the country. The pre-carnival activities include the reading of the Carnival Proclamation, which traditionally takes place at La Paz Square. This ceremony grants authority to the carnival queen and is divided into various paragraphs, each featuring recent events in the city. If you’re a cultural fusion, be sure to attend the Gran Parade de Comparsas. Taking in the sights and sounds of this colorful event will undoubtedly add to your enjoyment of your Colombia trip.

Santuario de Las Lajas

You may have heard about the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Las Lajas. This basilica church in southern Colombia is one of the country’s most important religious sites. It is located in the town of Ipiales, Nario Department, and is set inside a canyon that was once part of the Guaitara River. To get to the Las Lajas Shrine, you should drive a few miles from Ipiales to its renowned location. The Santuario de Las Lajas amidst the picturesque Guaitara River is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Colombia. The Santuario is a unique architectural structure that was declared a National Monument in 1984. The church is surrounded by a lush valley, and is a popular destination for religious believers from all over Latin America. If you’re visiting, don’t miss a visit during holy days. The temperature in this region is 11 degrees Fahrenheit, so it’s important to wear comfortable shoes. You’ll also want to consider purchasing traveler’s insurance while in Colombia. Although mask mandates are in place, you may want to wear a more protective type of mask, such as KN95s or a medical-grade face mask. Also, make sure to bring along plenty of water and sunscreen to keep yourself hydrated. The rainy season in Colombia can be particularly hazardous, and you should bring plenty of water to prevent sunburn.

Monserrate

If you are looking for a place to take a hike and experience the best views of the city, Monserrate may be the perfect place for you. The hiking trail is easy and will take you about one hour and 15 minutes to reach the top. There are several churches and monasteries on the mountain, including the Monserrate monastery, which was built in 1657 and features a painting of El Senor Caido, the Dark Virgin. Local artists Pedro de Lugo and Albarracin designed the painting that hangs on the mountain. Another attraction to visit in Monserrate is the Salt Cathedral. The Cathedral was originally built in 1816 by salt mine diggers and has since grown into one of the top tourist attractions in Colombia. This impressive cathedral contains seven Stations of the Cross, a museum, and a cafe. Whether you’re interested in architecture, history, or religion, Monserrate is sure to have something to interest you.

Cartagena’s Old Town

You can’t visit Cartagena without checking out the Old Town. This historic area has many attractions, from art galleries to museums, and the sunsets in Cartagena are spectacular. Make sure to check out the local cuisine, too. The city’s famous Pina Coladas and Limonadas de Coco are a must-try. Take a break from the hot sun at the nearby beaches! The Catedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria is a historic landmark. Located near the Plaza Bolivar, it is one of the city’s most photographed buildings. It was originally built in 1612 and is surrounded by cool street art and cafes. The city’s oldest wooden building, Tienda de las Tablitas, is another notable site. The Rafael Nunez Museum features works by local and international artists, and is an essential stop on any itinerary in Cartagena. There is a comprehensive visitors guide available here. Nunez is the only native of Cartagena to serve as the president of Colombia. He helped write the country’s new constitution, and brought in infrastructure investments to the city. You’ll feel like a local here when you visit!

Should you make your ex lover jealous?Should you make your ex lover jealous?

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Social media is often utilized by individuals seeking advice to “Make your ex jealous”. However, the guidance can be disastrous. If you want to successfully “Make your ex jealous” then it is vital that you understand what triggers envy in partnerships. Comprehending what triggers envy in partnerships is more crucial that actually making the other person jealous via social networks. Envy is the emotional response to the sensation that one is not valued or desired by others. This is why most partnerships end in divorce: since a new woman has actually denied an existing individual. The majority of males have a worry of denial. They will certainly keep an eye out for their “old woman” as well as potentially attempt to grab a new woman to change the one that denied them. If this new woman is eye-catching, the newly solitary male will certainly see her as an obstacle to the partnership. This may trigger him to seek a new date to balance points out. If the new woman is not eye-catching but is socially acceptable, the ex still may see her as a danger.

In this case, the man will certainly be taken in with envy. This is a vicious cycle that can trigger you to really feel defenseless as it builds up inside of you. You have actually tried to make use of the “dating market price” tactic but it has actually not functioned. The option to Stop envy is available in the kind of being preferred to your friend. Physical look does not correspond to a high degree of social value in the eyes of others. While your ex might be temporarily thinking about you, this passion is likely to wind down as promptly as it came. Male will certainly do whatever they can to remain literally eye-catching to their friend – consisting of attempting to Obtain your ex jealous. You have to be interesting to your friend in order for this tactic to work.

If you are not attracting them, you will certainly not be of any use to them in the brief or long-term. In order to boost your dating market rating, take up a pastime that is considered fascinating by others. If there is a particular skill or set of abilities that you possess that they find eye-catching, then you need to practice it. Do whatever it requires to bring in as well as maintain the attention of your ex. On the occasion that you still find yourself not able to get back your ex-boyfriend, then you will certainly need to make use of envy as a tool against him. Use it well. Stare at him in his most at risk minutes. Make him help your attention as well as make it feel like he has no control over his own life. If he assumes he runs out control, it will certainly not be long before he returns to you. More relationship and dating tips visit this site

Fusing Aluminum To SteelFusing Aluminum To Steel

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Hand-operated welding, a conventional process, is a lower cost alternative for low volume ventures and assembly tooling. It needs less programming and a much shorter start-up time, instead relying on the many years of experience and training of our skilled craftsmen. Robotic welding is the technology based approach for welding systems that require high repeatability.

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Precisely How Do Wood Fired Pizza Ovens Function?Precisely How Do Wood Fired Pizza Ovens Function?

ou’ve spotted wood-fired ovens whilst appreciating your vacations in Europe and you may even appreciate the food theatre that cooking food with a solid wood oven creates in your local pizzeria,but how does a solid wood fired pizza oven work? Talk to us at commercial wood ovens

Pizza ovens operate on the basis of choosing three forms of heat energy for cooking food:

1. Direct heat from the combustion and flames

2. Radiated heat coming down from the dome,which is at its best when the fire has burned for a while until the dome has changed white and is soot-free

3. Convected heat,which comes up from the floor and from the normal air

Cooking food with a wood-fired pizza oven is actually much simpler than you may believe. All you really need to do is to light a great fire in the centre of the oven and then allow it to heat up both the hearth of the oven and the inner dome. The heat you generate from your fire will be absorbed by the oven and that heat will then be radiated or convected,to allow food to cook.

Once you have your oven dome and floor up to temp,you simply push the fire to one side,choosing a metal peel,and start to cook,choosing fire wood as the heat source,rather than the gas or electricity you may usually rely on.

Of course,there are no temp dials or controls,other than the fire,so the addition of fire wood is the equivalent of whacking up the temp dial. If you don’t feed the fire,you allow the temp to drop.

How hot you allow your oven to become really depends on what you wish to cook in your wood-fired oven. For pizza,you need a temp of around 400-450 ° C; if you wish to utilize an additional cooking food technique,such as roasting,you need to do that at a temp of around 200-300 ° C. There are different ways to do this.

You could initially get the oven up to 450 ° C and then allow the temp to fall to that which you need,or Alternatively,you could just bring the oven up to the required temp by choosing less fire wood.

As you are choosing convected rather than radiated heat for roasting,it is not as important to get the stones as hot. An additional way to affect the amount of heat reaching the food in a very hot oven is to utilize tin foil,to reflect some of the heat away.

Heat produced within a wood-fired oven should be well-retained,if your oven is built of refractory brick and has good insulation. To cook the perfect pizza,you need to have an even temp in your oven,both top and bottom. The design of the Valoriani makes this easy,but this is also an area where the quality of the oven will have a big effect.

Some ovens may need you to leave embers on the oven floor,to try to heat it up adequately. Others have very little or no insulation,so you will have to feed the fire much more. But that means it will then have too much direct heat and won’t cook top and bottom evenly.

An additional thing to watch is,if the floor of the oven isn’t storing heat,you may need to reheat if before cooking food every single pizza– a real pain. The message here is to always look for an oven built from the very best refractory materials and designed by masters,like a Valoriani.

So,taking that into consideration,we’re going to change the title of this blog. The guidance above isn’t so much about how fire wood fired pizza ovens function,but how the best wood-fired ovens function. If you go through a few ovens before steering a course towards a  commercial wood ovens , that’s something you’ll come to appreciate.

Health Conveniences of KaleHealth Conveniences of Kale

Among the health and wellness benefits of kale is its ability to combat cancer cells, which is characterized by the uncontrolled development of cells. Kale is packed with substances that can combat cancer cells at a molecular level, according to a nutrition build-up. Sulforaphane, a substance located in kale, is one such substance. The nutrients in kale have actually likewise been shown to enhance bone wellness, decrease cholesterol and also prevent cancer cells. Diabetes mellitus While some people have no concept what the link between kale and also diabetic issues is, it is definitely a truth that kale is a superfood. It is incredibly low in calories, low in carbs, and also high in healthy protein. Kale contains special cholesterol-lowering fiber, which works best when prepared. The fiber binds with bile acids and also whisks fat out of the body. While raw kale has several of these exact same advantages, it doesn’t function as well. https://steve-hacks.blogspot.com/ The glycemic index of a food can depend upon its fiber web content, acid web content, cooking methods, and also cooking time. Generally, though, kale can help people with diabetic issues handle their blood sugar levels. This vegetable is likewise a good resource of fiber, which can assist reduced blood glucose. Furthermore, kale juice can help reduced high blood pressure, which is a vital factor in managing blood glucose. If you have an interest in discovering more regarding kale and diabetes, continue reading! Consuming an offering of kale a day can aid prevent diabetic issues and also improve blood glucose degrees. This veggie is additionally low in calories, as the same serving contains just 36 calories as well as 7.3 grams of carbs. This is a good idea for any person with type 2 diabetes. So, what is kale as well as diabetes? As well as just how can you obtain even more of it? You require to consume even more of it! Then, you’ll really feel better. Heart disease The dark green fallen leaves of kale are filled with health benefits. Among these is its capability to avoid cardiovascular disease. This vegetable contains plenty of vitamin C, which decreases bad LDL cholesterol. A serving of kale gives practically 50% of the suggested everyday allocation of vitamin C. Eating kale daily can help reduce your LDL cholesterol by as long as 20 percent. A single mug of cooked kale can provide up to 3.6% of your everyday demand for vitamin C. High fiber diet regimens reduced the danger of type 2 diabetic issues. These fibers can decrease blood glucose levels, which can trigger the manufacturing of complimentary radicals. Considering that anti-oxidants have an anti-inflammatory impact, they can additionally decrease blood pressure. Study has revealed that kale is just one of the most effective sources of vitamin K. One mug of cooked kale gives 19% of your RDI. If you’re not exactly sure what type of kale to buy, have a look at your neighborhood farmer’s market. Cancer Researchers have recognized numerous cancer-fighting compounds found in kale. These substances consist of beta-carotene, lutein, kaempferol, and also quercitin. The World’s Healthiest Foods declares that kale includes 45 different flavonoids. These substances inhibit the development of prostate and also bladder cancer cells. They may additionally decrease the risk of stroke. In addition to these health and wellness benefits, kale’s various other buildings can increase your health in general. The high focus of minerals and vitamins in kale equates right into a host of antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory results. According to Deirdre Orceyre, a naturopathic medical professional, kale’s many advantages result from the wide range of nutrients discovered in this veggie. Kale’s benefits are best recognized when eaten in combination with various other healthy and balanced foods such as entire grains, fruits and vegetables, as well as healthy and balanced fats. The better the range of nutrients and also foods in a person’s diet plan, the far better. Researchers have identified that the phytonutrients found in kale assistance fight complimentary extreme damages, which is a leading reason for cancer. Furthermore, advanced liver disease can lead to cancer cells. That’s why people with persistent liver illness need to eat kale routinely, as it consists of anti-carcinogenic compounds. Di-indolemethane and indole-3-carbinol are two examples of these compounds. Together, these substances hinder the task of carcinogens. Bone health Besides its many nutritional advantages, kale is likewise an alkalizing vegetable that can be juiced, steamed, stir-fried, or baked. Its intense environment-friendly color is a great enhancement to soups and also stews, and also it can additionally stand in for spinach or chard. As a matter of fact, it includes 1,062 micrograms of vitamin K per mug, or 1300 percent of the daily requirement. Additionally, it sustains bone health by regulating the production of osteoclasts, a hormone that is important for remodeling bone tissue. Besides consisting of healthy and balanced degrees of vitamin K, kale is likewise loaded with anti-oxidants. Vitamins An as well as K are necessary for bone improvement and kale includes over 45 sort of flavonoids. These substances might help protect against bone loss. Additionally, they enhance metabolism and maintain the body’s setting alkaline. Research studies have actually shown that mug of prepared kale offers around the same quantity of calcium as a glass of cow’s milk. Digestion Consuming kale daily can have a variety of health advantages, including improving digestion. In addition to helping digestion, it additionally supplies several vital nutrients. Depending upon the prep work, kale can be consumed raw, fit to be tied, or cooked. You can additionally include it to salads, covered dishes, and healthy smoothies. Nonetheless, it should not be consumed each day, as this could create dullness or a lack of selection. Among the health benefits of kale is its exceptional fibre material. This veggie helps in food digestion by boosting the absorption of nutrients in the body. Along with fiber, kale is also abundant in anti-oxidants. The latter help the body eliminate undesirable contaminants. In addition, kale includes a great deal of iron and also calcium. This combination of nutrients can prevent various health issue. And with so many advantages, it’s not surprising that it has become a prominent food. The health and wellness benefits of kale expand past food digestion, as a high fiber web content can additionally help the body develop strong bones. Due to the fact that it is fibrous, kale is optimal for promoting food digestion, as its stems contain a high concentration of prebiotics. Raw kale stems are harsh, however cooked, they are tasty and also beneficial to wellness. If you are a vegetarian, kale is a terrific option. Skin as well as hair Amongst the many health and wellness advantages of kale, the environment-friendly leafy veggie has actually been connected with a clear skin, longer hair, and also more powerful nails. Popular for its high material of anti-oxidants, kale is likewise rich in iron, potassium, calcium, and also phosphorous. It consists of vitamins An and C and advertises hair development. The skin advantages of kale go far past a clear skin. In a recent research, scientists took a look at 29 healthy and balanced ladies, whose skin was prone to thinning. They located that supplements with a kale remove substantially enhanced their levels of cutaneous carotenoids as well as collagen as well as elastin manufacturing. Since these 2 substances are required for healthy and balanced skin and also hair, kale extract might help prevent collagen exhaustion and also various other aging-related effects. Furthermore, kale extract has approximately 1650 ug of carotenoids, which benefit both hair and scalp. Apart from enhancing the skin’s health, kale also contains a variety of antioxidants as well as anti-bacterial homes. The nutrient-dense material is high in vitamin A, C, and also E. Its antioxidants aid the skin as well as hair purify and also shield from damaging UV rays. Kale juice additionally serves as a great cleanser, purifying the skin from within. The kale juice benefits likewise reach the digestion system and also the hair. Eye wellness According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, eating a selection of green leafy veggies can boost eye health. These foods have lutein and zeaxanthin, which are recognized for their function in maintaining healthy eyesight and also decreasing the risk of establishing macular deterioration as well as cataracts. Actually, a selection of research studies have verified the favorable effects of lutein as well as zeaxanthin on vision, including a recent study performed at the College of Michigan. In addition to its antioxidant worth, kale consists of 2 nutrients referred to as lutein and also zeaxanthin. Both of these substances secure the eye from harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun, which can harm the eyesight. They can also lower the danger of age-related modifications to the eyes. These compounds are soluble in fat, and also you can increase their absorption by blending your greens with olive oil. https://www.flickr.com/people/madisonsdish/ Chickpeas The nutritional worth of chickpeas and also kale is challenged. Both veggies are high in fiber and also may have beneficial impacts on the digestion system. They are additionally high in magnesium and potassium. The latter might reduce the danger of hypertension, a leading source of cardiovascular disease. Chickpeas likewise contain soluble fiber that assists reduced triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. High LDL cholesterol levels are a major root cause of cardiovascular disease, however a plant-based diet regimen might help in reducing your threat. Consuming chickpeas is likewise advantageous for protecting against diabetes mellitus as well as dysentery, two conditions associated with high blood cholesterol degrees. In addition to their nutritional value, chickpeas may prevent the appearance of blood in the stools. As an added bonus offer, chickpeas as well as kale have antimicrobial buildings that can reduce the danger of respiratory system infection as well as chronic fatigue. Furthermore, these 2 vegetables can be a great resource of protein as well as calories, as well as might also avoid cancer cells.