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How Does Ionization Work?

To understand how ionization works, it is first necessary to understand what an ion is. By definition, an ion is a molecule or atom in which the number of protons and the number of electrons do not balance each other out.  This imbalance gives the atom or molecule a positive or negative electrical charge.

What is Ionization?

Ionization is a process by which charged particles are added or removed in order to change the charge of the atom or molecule.  This can be done in one of two ways; either helping the particle gain or lose electrons, or by combining the particle with another that is already charged.  If a particle is changed into a positive ion, it goes by the name of cations.  Negative charged ions go by the name anions.

The natural process of ionization in the body occurs in two different ways.  When a positive charge is produced, it is because an electron that “belongs” to an atom or molecule has stored up enough energy that it can escape from the confines of its electric potential barrier.  When it does this it becomes a “free” or rouge electron.  When a negative ion is produced, it is because a rouge or “free” electron gets caught inside another atom or molecule’s electric potential barrier and releases its excess energy.

What is a Water Ionizer?

A water ionizer is a device that uses electrolysis in order to separate water into alkaline and acidic parts by making use of the calcium and magnesium ions found in most water sources; discarding the acidic parts and leaving the alkaline parts for drinking.  This device works on regular tap or bottled water, but has no affect on water that has been distilled or filtered by reverse osmosis.

Benefits of Ionized Water

Water that has been ionized is rich in negative ions, making the water alkaline.  Alkaline water is absorbed by the body much easier than water with acidic properties; most of which are due to pollution content.  Better absorption of water means better hydration overall as well as the fact that more oxygen is able to be delivered to your bloodstream.  This increases the overall metabolism, serves as a powerful antioxidant and boosts energy levels significantly, not to mention that there are added benefits; such as more youthful looking skin tone, decreased susceptibility to many diseases, and the faster removal of wastes from the system.