by Marcel Hernandez, ND
Dr. Connie and I drink 500 mL of hydrogen water every morning upon waking. We also provide hydrogen water generating bottles to all our guests at Hawaii Peace Garden Retreat.
What is hydrogen water?
Hydrogen water is regular water that’s enhanced with molecular hydrogen gas. Hydrogen is a tasteless, colorless, odorless gas that can combine with other elements, such as oxygen.
Hydrogen water is easily and inexpensively generated at home using hydrogen water generating bottles. These bottles are available online through Amazon and other vendors.
What are the benefits of hydrogen water?
A growing body of evidence tells us that hydrogen water may offer a number of potential health benefits:
- Hydrogen water is a powerful antioxidant that specifically targets harmful free radicals, including malignant free radicals, potentially reducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is linked to various diseases and to aging.
- Studies indicate that hydrogen water may help decrease inflammation throughout the body, potentially benefiting conditions such as arthritis and cardiovascular health.
- Hydrogen water improves athletic performance. Some research indicates that hydrogen water could enhance muscle recovery and reduce fatigue by lowering lactate accumulation in the blood.
- Hydrogen water increases cognitive function and overall well-being
- Hydrogen water addresses metabolic syndrome by improving lipid profiles and blood sugar metabolism. One study found that consuming hydrogen water for two or three months reduced A1c, a measure of blood sugar. It also improved body mass index.
- Due to its antioxidant properties, hydrogen water may contribute to healthier skin, by reducing oxidative damage from environmental factors.
- Hydrogen water reduces the side effects of radiation therapy. A study of 49 people with liver cancer showed that drinking hydrogen-rich water for six weeks during radiation therapy improved the patients’ quality of life during treatment.
- Hydrogen water showed anti-cancer properties in one study involving colorectal cancer. Another study looked at hydrogen water used along with other drugs and found that some tumors shrank. More research is needed, but hydrogen water does show promise as a cancer treatment.
- Hydrogen water showed potential in the treatment of COVID-19. It slowed a type of immune response called a “cytokine storm” that can lead to organ failure.
There is no dose limit on the use of hydrogen water. It is safe, without side effects, and easy to make at home with simple equipment.
Did you know…
Delicious Organic Veggie Wraps
In planning our vegan naturopathic cleansing retreats, we searched for innovative products that would make a restricted cleanse diet easier to tolerate, tastier, and more fun.
A special problem was finding grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegetable oil-free paleo wraps to bring along on our on-the-go excursions. We sampled casava wraps, coconut wraps, and soy-based wraps, but came to an overall favorite that you might like to try.
Wrawp Organic Veggie wraps come in Original, Spirulina, and other flavors. The ingredients in each variation are simply various dehydrated organic vegetables equaling one full serving of vegetables. The wraps hold together and do not become soggy when made in advance for your mid-day lunch. Available from Amazon and other on-line vendors.
Sugar-Free Electrolyte Drinks
Most electrolyte drinks contain sugar. Why? The main reason is that sugar helps the body absorb electrolytes. Also, sugar can help prevent leg cramps and maintain energy during longer exercise. However, too much sugar can make it hard to drink the beverage, and can slow absorption. For lower-intensity exercise, you might not need sugar in your electrolyte drink. Other nutrients, such as potassium, chloride, phosphorus, and amino acids can facilitate electrolyte absorption. At our Hawaii Peace Garden Cleansing Retreats we offer sugar-free Fast Lyte, found HERE.
Interested in receiving hydrotherapy? Check out our June Hawaii Peace Garden Healing Retreat HERE.
Drs. Connie and Marcel Hernandez
DrConnie@DrsHernandez.com
DrMarcel@DrsHernandez.com