Benefits of Alkaline Water

How to use

When cooking rice

Prior to cooking, soak rice in alkaline water for 30~60 minutes and then cook the rice with the alkaline water. The rice will turn out fluffy, rich and great tasting. It will keep longer, and will not easily spoil especially in the summer.

Coffee and tea

It removes the bitter acidic taste of coffee and brings out the unique taste and fragrance of the tea.

Excessive drinking of alcohol and subsequent hangover

Neutralize a hangover by drinking 2 glasses prior to going to bed and then on an empty stomach in the morning.

Cooking

When cooking bamboo shoots, tree sprouts, taro, seaweed and other vegetables in alkaline water, it removes the tingling or spicy taste and brings back the natural taste. If it is used as the cooking water for fish, it removes the fishy smell and makes the fish tastier.

Plants

When seeds are soaked in alkaline water and planted the germination rate improves, and it facilitates root growth when grafting and implanting. If this is used for ornament trees, it promotes the development of roots and neutralizes the acidic soil to promote growth.  In Japan acidic water is sprayed on plants in place of pesticides to kill harmful insects, and it is great to use on azalea and camellia plants that are suited to acidic soil.

Vegetable and fruit

If vegetables or fruit are washed and stored with alkaline water, the freshness is sustained for a longer period of time.

Liver, fresh meat, vegetables

Cooking after soaking for about 20~30 minutes in alkaline water, the after-taste is reduced and the food is tender and tasty.

Cocktails

Ice made with alkaline water can enhance the taste of alcohol, making it milder and easier to drink.

Clear Clam Soup

The original great taste of clams does not change with alkaline water and less seasoning is required.

Dyeing

When alkaline water is used to dye clothing and hand-crafted materials, colors are more vibrant.

Pets and animals

Alkaline water works on pets as well as humans to help restore health.

How to use

For wounds, contusion, sprain, frostbite, insect bite, toothache, gingivitis

Put a wet compress soaked in acidic ionized water. For toothaches and gingivitis, hold strong acidic ionized water for 3~5 minutes in the mouth. Inflammation gets better by massaging with the acidic ionized water.

Burns and stanching

Acidic ionized water has outstanding disinfecting properties and will help stanch blood flow by dipping the wound or injured part into acidic ionized water or applying a wet acidic water compress on the wound or burned area.

Rashes and eczema

Strong acidic ionized water used for a wet compress applied  to a rash or eczema will help alleviate the rash or eczema.

Athletes foot

For athletes’ foot, soak the infected area in the acidic ionized water at approximately 38℃ for 20 minutes a day. For serious symptoms, add a little bit of brewed vinegar. To improve the physical condition wash the area 2-3 times a day with the acidic ionized water and apply a wet compress to the affected area.

Bathing, washing face and washing foot

When bathing, the use of the acid ionized water is great for skin care just likes sulfuric hot springs water. Acidic ionized water has the effect of an astringent, it tightens and makes the skin more tender and elastic. And it helps to prevent discoloration, pimples, and freckles. If hair is washed with shampoo (skin is slightly acidic) rinse it with the acidic ionized water, it neutralizes the alkali in soap and shampoo and makes the hair softer and shinier. After shaving, acidic ionized water (an astringent) can be used as a disinfectant and may be used in place of after-shave lotion.

Use acidic water to boil buckwheat noodles, thin noodles, and cold noodles for good consistency.

(Udon, spaghetti and other thick noodles should be boiled in alkaline ionized water.)

When boiling the beans

If kidney beans, peas and others are boiled with the acidic ionized water, the beans will have its natural color after boiling.

Washing of fruit and vegetables containing anthocyan

If cherry, plum, grape, strawberry, lettuce, egg plant, soybean, asparagus and others are washed or processed with the acidic ionized water, its natural color is maintained.

In the Kitchen

Acidic ionized water has outstanding washing and germ controlling capability, use it to wash kitchenware and wipe countertops for cleanliness and sanitation.

Wet towels

Control the odors of wet towels by washing them in acidic ionized water.

Laundry

When you do laundry, rinse clothes in acidic ionized water before drying to eliminate bad odors.