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Treating Acidic Water - pH ExplainedThe scientific definition of pH is a measure of the degree of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution as measured on a scale (pH scale) of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7.0 on the pH scale represents a “neutral” solution of neither acidity nor alkalinity. A reading below 7.0 represents acidity, while readings above 7.0 represent alkalinity. pH is a measure of intensity, not of quantity. Since hydrogen is responsible for acidity or alkalinity, the abbreviation “pH” stands for “potential of hydrogen.” The pH scale is logarithmic in nature. A pH of 5.0 is 10 times more acidic than 6.0, while a pH of 5.0 is 100 times more acidic than a pH of 7.0 pH is the negative logarithm of the Hydrogen ion concentration. Squeezed lemon and vinegar are sour or acidic. If we drank them we could take something alkaline like bicarbonate of soda to neutralize the acidity in our stomachs - in other words to raise the pH. Now instead of sour, let’s use the term 'hydrogen ions', and instead of alkaline let’s use the term 'hydroxyl ions'. Vinegar has many more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions. Conversely, calcium carbonate, being alkaline, possesses more hydroxyl ions than hydrogen ions. In summary, acids produce hydrogen ions, alkalis produce hydroxyl ions. THE EFFECTS OF ACIDITYAcidity, i.e. low pH, affects both the water that goes on you as well as the water that goes into you. We shall look at the effects of the water that is distributed throughout your home first. - To Your HomeOnce water pH begins to drop below 6.8 a variety of issues begin to appear as pH declines and/or as acidity and time take their toll on you home water systems. Acidic water causes:
- To Your BodyAn ideal pH within the human body will vary among the different organs and systems. The digestive and elimination systems of the body will generally be acidic to assist in the breakdown of food. This includes stomach juices (pH of 1.5), colon (pH of 3.5 to 4.3) and even the skin (pH of 4.7). The skin is actually responsible for the elimination of up to 70% of the toxins from the body’s 75 trillion cells. Most of the remainder of the body prefers an alkaline pH of 7.0 or higher. This includes the blood (pH of 7.35 to 7.45), cell interiors (pH of 7.1), saliva (pH of 7.1) and pancreatic juices (pH of 8.8). These items contain or deliver much of the water and oxygen held in the body. When these areas become acidic the body struggles to remove toxins, maintain energy levels, move oxygen through the body and cope with stressful situations. Acidic water is also more stressful to maintaining healthy skin and hair. So the water that goes into your body needs to be in the alkaline pH area, i.e. 7.0 or higher. If the human body is constantly forced to take in acidic water, then the overall body pH will drop below the healthy 7.0 pH level throughout most of the body. Consciously or unconsciously in many cases people reduce water intake or quit drinking the water all together when it is acidic. Healthy daily water consumption equates to one ounce of water per every two pounds of body weight. A 150 pound person should drink 75 ounces of water per day. A healthy body condition depends upon a high level of electromagnetic negative charge on the surfaces of tissue cells. Acidity is the opposite charge and dampens out these electrical fields. If tissue pH deviates too far to the acid side, cellular metabolism will cease and oxygen deprivation will occur. Acidity and lack of oxygen are the ideal environmental condition for morbid microforms to flourish. These are the primary symptoms of disease. So in short, acute or recurrent illnesses and infections are either the attempt by the body to mobilize mineral reserves from all parts of the body or crisis attempts at detoxification. For example, the body may throw off acids through the skin, producing symptoms such as eczema, dermatitis, acne, or other skin disorders. Chronic symptoms result when all possibilities of neutralizing or eliminating acids have been exhausted. TREATING ACIDIC WATER If your household water is acidic, then a water neutralizing system is required to protect your home’s water pathways and appliances from the negative effects of low pH. The benefits to the water that goes into your body will also be corrected with proper water neutralization. Neutralization of acidic water entails the introduction of alkaline, organic minerals such as calcium carbonate or magnesium oxide (in extreme cases) via a water filtration system to create a healthy pH level. It must be noted that neutralization of your water’s acidity will generally increase the Hardness Minerals Level in your water approximately 1.0 to 2.0 grains per gallon (gpg) for each ½ point increase in pH. Sediment and iron can also be filtered with this system if these conditions are also present. Kinetico Para-Flow 2100 Filter / Neutralizer To resolve:
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