The quest for the “Fountain of Youth” has been a historical obsession, dating back to explorers like Juan Ponce de León, who searched for the legendary spring during his expedition to Florida in 1513. Today, its origins can be traced to the Himalayas, through the history of alkaline water and its origins among the Hunzas.
The history of alkaline water and its origins among the Hunzas
In the 1930s, Henri Coanda, a Romanian physicist, traveled to the Himalayas to investigate reports about the longevity of the Hunzas. He discovered that the water they drank was key to their health and longevity. His analysis revealed that this water had a unique crystalline structure similar to that of plant chlorophyll and human blood, with a high alkaline pH and an abundance of active hydrogen.
Later, researchers identified other long-lived populations in regions like the Caucasus in Azerbaijan and the Andes Mountains, where glacial meltwater also showed health-promoting properties. After World War II, Russian and Japanese scientists developed methods to replicate these healing properties through electrolysis.
In the 1950s, Japan introduced the first alkaline water ionizers, initially used in hospitals and later for home use. Studies on the effects of ionized alkaline water demonstrated remarkable results. By the 1960s, the Japanese government officially approved its medical use.
Interest in alkaline water ionizers has grown in the new millennium due to the rise in degenerative diseases. In Japan, more than 30 million people use these devices in their homes, which may partly explain their outstanding health outcomes.
Alkaline water, free of contaminants, contains essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Its anti-aging and rejuvenating effects are attributed to its ability to oxygenate and revitalize body tissues.
