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DRINKING DONE DIFFERENTLY Riding the Alkaline Water Wave
THE PRICE OF POURED HEALTH While alkaline water advocates are quick to praise the product, a higher pH comes with a higher price tag for consumers. Depending on your brand of choice, one gallon of premium alkaline water may cost more than $30! Because it is a human-made product and not something that simply flows from our taps, alkaline water requires processes including mineralization, filtration, ionization, and quality assurance before it reaches supermarket shelves. These expenses and the costs of good old-fashioned marketing have contributed significantly to the sticker shock frugal shoppers feel. HYDRATION AND HYPE So, is alkaline water worth it? While encouraging people to drink more water is never bad, the jury is still out on the ultimate benefits of this pricey libation. Although the Mayo Clinic acknowledges that some studies have shown a link between alkaline water and bone health, more extensive research is needed to prove all other claims, including cancer-fighting properties. As with any trendy health fad, receiving sound advice from your physician may spare your body and bank account from unnecessary habits.
Ready to experience one of the hottest — and wettest — celebrity health trends hitting Hollywood and beyond?
If you admire Jennifer Aniston’s radiant skin or Tom Brady’s lengthy football career, you may want to try alkaline water. Endorsed by the aforementioned actor and athlete and a growing list of other notables — including model Miranda Kerr and singer Beyoncé — alkaline water is produced through electrolysis to have a higher pH than standard bottled water. Many believe it possesses properties that can improve a person’s complexion, fight heart disease, and aid in cancer prevention, among many other benefits. SCIENCE-DRIVEN SIPS In addition to providing the apparent health benefits of traditional water, many say alkaline water offers drinkers a gateway to A-list health. Enthusiasts claim the product’s higher pH improves metabolism and energy levels, detoxifies the body, promotes glowing skin, and reduces the likelihood of bone loss by neutralizing acid in the bloodstream and hydrating the body more efficiently.
Catherine’s Tale of Comfort and Care From Baggy Eyes to Brighter Looks
“For years, I wanted to correct the bags under my eyes — a condition I inherited from my father that had worsened with age. While researching possible solutions to the problem, I learned that I’d likely need to get the tops of my eyes fixed as well. My dermatologist at Dermatology Associates of McLean recommended that I visit Dr. Scott at Eye Plastic Associates. “Funny enough, I had already had a few small-world experiences with Dr. Scott before becoming his patient. Years ago, my husband rented a room in a house from his wife, who also used to be his physical therapist. A few years later, my husband and I ran into Dr. and Mrs. Scott at a furniture store, where we struck up a conversation about an eye issue my daughter — who was a baby at the time — was experiencing. Although that situation was later resolved by another medical provider without surgery, I remember Dr. Scott giving me his business card that day at the store.
“I’m so glad I eventually sought Dr. Scott’s care. He’s such a sweet man — someone who takes the time to explain things honestly, thoroughly, and in an understandable manner. He performed my surgery last August at Haymarket Surgery Center, which is an impressive facility. Before the procedure, I was told it could take about six months before I saw the full effect of Dr. Scott’s work. Now that the recovery period has passed, I can say I’m very pleased with how everything worked out. I’ve already recommended Dr. Scott to friends who have the same eye bagginess I once had. “I couldn’t be happier with my experience at Eye Plastic Associates, and I wish I had sought Dr. Scott’s expertise sooner. My eyes look better than they have in years, and I credit him for making me feel comfortable and informed throughout the entire experience.”
2 EyePlasticMD.com
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