Cool down with Acidic WaterHard Workout? Cool Down with Acidic Water
By Katy Joy Freeman

 Hopefully you are getting the message by now that part of the alkaline lifestyle includes an active lifestyle.

The American Heart Associate states the following:
For most healthy people: For health benefits to the heart, lungs and circulation, perform any moderate-to-vigorous-intensity aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week at 50–85 percent of your maximum heart rate. You can accumulate 30 minutes in 10 or 15 minute sessions. What's important is to include physical activity as part of a regular routine.

These activities are especially beneficial when done regularly:
  • brisk walking, hiking, stair-climbing, aerobic exercise
  • jogging, running, bicycling, rowing and swimming
  • activities such as soccer and basketball that include continuous running
The training effects of such activities are most apparent at exercise intensities that exceed 50 percent of a person's exercise capacity (maximum heart rate). If you're physically active regularly for longer periods or at greater intensity, you're likely to benefit more. But don't overdo it. Too much exercise can give you sore muscles and increase the risk of injury.

What about moderate-intensity activities?  Even moderate-intensity activities, when performed daily, can have some long-term health benefits. They help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Here are some examples:
  • walking for pleasure, gardening and yard work
  • housework, dancing and prescribed home exercise
  • recreational activities such as tennis, racquetball, soccer, basketball and touch football
It’s important to include some time to cool down after your workout.  I suggest that you do some gentle stretching then sit quietly and take a few deep breaths.  Pause and notice how you feel.  Enjoy being present with yourself and the good feelings you generated with your exercise.  Take a moment to thank your body for carrying you through your workout.  Appreciate something about your body.  Now, take out the towel soak treat you have prepared and continue your cool down.  I like to start with wiping down my face and neck so I can enjoy the wonderful smell of the oils right away.

Here is what you need to prepare your special after cool down towel:
  • One small to medium wash cloth or hand towel
  • 4-5 cups acid water from your Ionizer
  • 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil
  • Dash of salt (to help emulsify the oil in the water)
  • Tupperware container

Directions: place the salt and essential oil in your acid water.  Immerse your towel in the water until fully wet (at lease one minute to absorb the oil).  Squeeze out excess acid water.  Place towel in the Tupperware container and put in freezer during your workout.  After your workout, remove the towel from the freezer and enjoy!  This is a wonderful way to cool down and pamper yourself at the same time!