What is pH The pH or potential hydrogen scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of water. When you have high pH levels, the water has fewer free hydrogen ions, and when you have low pH levels, the water has more free hydrogen ions. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral. If the pH of the water you drink is below 7, the water is acidic, and if the pH level is above 7, the water is alkaline. Let’s Talk Alkaline Water Advocates of high alkaline water say drinking it can help your body maintain an appropriate pH balance and prevent numerous types of diseases. Because alkaline water has a higher pH level than plain tap water does, many practitioners say that it can neutralize acid in your bloodstream, boost your metabolism and help your body absorb nutrients more effectively. Some even say that alkaline water can help prevent disease and slow the aging process. Alkaline water also is said to be better at hydrating the body because it penetrates cells more effectively. Advocates say alkaline water can improve health because when people eat an acidic diet and drink water which is not alkaline, the body has to balance blood pH by leaching important minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium from tissues, bones, and teeth. This contributes to bone loss, tooth decay, and cellular aging. People with systems that are acidic, as measured by saliva pH, can have many symptoms and disorders including muscle and joint pain, fatigue, headaches, indigestion, excessive mucous and dry skin and hair. On the other hand, proponents say high-alkaline diets prevent and treat degenerative diseases, such as arthritis, cancer, heart disease and kidney disorders. Get your Water Tested Monday March 18th until Friday March 22nd between 11am & 3pm, bring your water here for a complimentary test The Santevia ALKALINE Water Filtration Pitcher creates healthy mineralized and alkaline water in a convenient hand held pitcher that can fit in the door of your refrigerator. Essential minerals are critical to your health and help you balance your body pH and stay healthy. The World Health Organization recommends that you drink mineralized water. The Santevia ALKALINE Water Filtration Pitcher provides you with cost effective mineral water that contains calcium and magnesium plus many other trace minerals. AND one Santevia ALKALINE Pitcher will eliminate over 8,300 single use plastic bottles every year so you can do even more to help keep our environment safe. Santevia also has an alkaline water stick to add to your water!! Balance your body with great tasting Santevia alkaline water! S’Well Stainless Steel Water Bottles This company gives 10% of their sales to Wateraid for suitable drinking water in Africa & India. Drop by The Gentle Rain Monday March 18th until Friday March 22nd to receive $1 off this amazing bottle –and know that you are helping to support Wateraid!! The benefits of the S’Well bottle:  Keeps your drinks cold for 24 hours, and hot for 12.  Safe for you and Mother Earth: 18/8 stainless steel, non-toxic, non-leaching and BPA free  Ergonomically designed to fit in your hand and your cup holder (stroller too)  Water won’t bead on the outside: hands, bags and papers stay blissfully dry  Mouth is big enough for an ice cube, small enough for drip-free sipping