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By: Andrea Sipcic

When it comes to staying healthy, we constantly hear of the importance of drinking lots of water, with plenty of details on how to drink more of it, when to drink it, how much to drink, and even the options of bottles to drink it from. However, sometimes we forget to think about the kind of water we are drinking. This is what I have found to be most important of all, which is why I went from drinking water in plastic bottles and standard filters to Kangen water.

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Kangen water is alkaline water produced by a Japanese company called Enagic, in which they use an alkaline ionizer and water filtration machines which are hooked to your kitchen sink faucet. Their main target is to return and maintain the body to its original, balanced, alkaline state. Kangen even means “ return to state ” in Japanese. Their water-ionization systems are actually intended to be used to benefit health, beauty, sanitation, and cuisine. They have even been used in hospitals throughout Japan for years.

There are generally five types of Kangen water within the one machine, all for different uses, where you are able to easily select the one you need and it can even direct you in several different languages.

Ph 11-11.5 (Strong Alkaline water):

Cleaning (including food cleansing), food preparation, migraines, make up remover, allergies, cold symptoms, heartburn, food poisoning, etc.

Ph 8.5-9.5:

Drinking, food preparation, coffee and tea, soups and stews, plant care

Ph 7 (Neutral) clean water:

Preparing baby food, taking medication

Ph 4.5-6 (Beauty water):

Face wash and toner, hair care, pet care, polishing, light cleaning, preserving frozen food, etc.

Ph 2.5 (Strong acidic water):

Disinfecting (anything), cleaning, mouth wash, deodorant, on open wounds, burns, infections, stop bleeding, etc.

The Differences

When I was first introduced to Kangen water and learned of some of the benefits, I knew I had to have it. I noticed right away the difference in taste, especially from water in plastic bottles and from the tap. I noticed a smoother, cleaner, softer consistency. I no longer can drink water from plastic bottles, deeming myself a “water snob.” The benefits and potential from drinking the water feel endless; releasing toxic and acidic wastes, feeling better and more energized, improved vision, weight loss, grey hair returning to its original colour, more regular bowel movements, decrease in spider veins, etc.

I have loved using Beauty Water in lieu of and in addition to toners and some other store bought face and hair products. I have found that my hair and skin have stayed more hydrated. Many store bought face and beauty products contain so many ingredients that I always found were unnecessary and often either dried out my skin or didn ’t really benefit me in any way. With Beauty water I noticed an initial detoxing of my skin, where excess sebum would secrete, and then later noticed my skin and hair improving their state with time and consistent use.

Similarly with cleaning products, I have found 2.5 and 11.5 to do a great job cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and now find many of the store bought products, their excess ingredients, and overly powerful, chemical scents to be unnecessary. Using 11.5 to cleanse meat has made quite a difference also. Once soaked in this water for at least 5-10 minutes (I usually do 25 or more), the muck that is present is quite remarkable. Soaking also tenderizes the meat very nicely and makes a big difference.

Maintenance

The Kangen machine is self cleansing, which is a nice feature. In addition, it is important to do a monthly cleanse at home, which is very simple. Once you initiate it, you leave the machine to do the work on its own for 2-3 hours. Then once a year it is highly recommended to do a deep clean of the device, taking it into one of the Kangen stores and letting them take care of it for you until it’ s ready to be picked up. It is important to keep up with the regular cleaning to avoid build up inside the machine, especially of calcium.

Truly believing that water is the most important and pure substance we can put in and on our bodies, I could not recommend the Kangen machine more. It is now the only water my family and I consume and we buy a lot less products than we used to, including bottled water and store water filters. This has by far been one of the greatest investments in my health and I am so happy I did it.

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