** The information in this article is intended for educational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and before undertaking any diet, supplement, fitness, or other health programs.
Imagine waking up every day and experiencing uncomfortable bloat the second you consumed any liquid. Now imagine you’re experiencing painful, cystic acne that doesn’t go away with any facial cream, medicine, or diet change and period cramps that send you home from work in tears.
When Lindsey Meisch’s dog was diagnosed with cancer, she refused Radiation treatment and instead searched for a holistic approach that would ultimately lead her to Kangen water – which would not only help her dog, but unknowingly would benefit her in her battle against chronic bloating, persistent acne, and painful periods.
Once Lindsey experienced the benefits for herself and her family, she dedicated herself to educating people from all over the world about the water. You can learn more about Lindsey and Kangen water by following her on Instagram here:
Tell me about your story.
Back at the beginning of 2020, our dog, Riggs, began limping and quickly got worse. His vet suggested he may have a slipped disk and after conservative treatment didn’t work, he suggested we take him in for emergency surgery.
When we took him in for surgery, they did an MRI to locate the slipped disk but instead found a huge tumour on his spine that went from L3-L7 (pretty much the entire lower half of his back). It was deduced that his cancer was lymphoma due to his high white blood cell count and because of the location, size, and type of cancer, they told us it was inoperable and untreatable.
They suggested that we bring him in for Radiation therapy once a week just to get him back up on his feet again to keep him comfortable. With Radiation, they predicted he had maybe 4 months, and without, he would only have 2-4 weeks.
We decided that he had been through enough already and just wanted to keep him comfortable. During this time, we kept him on prednisone, which actually helped get him up and walking again, but I began searching the internet endlessly for holistic cancer treatments. I wanted to do anything I could to fight this disease naturally and I knew my time was limited.
At this time, I came across Kangen water from an internet friend of mine and requested more info. After spending the next month doing research and reading endless medical publications on the effect of Kangen water on cancer and overall health, I decided the investment was 100% worth it – not only for the possibility for it to help our dog, but as someone who promotes holistic health, I knew we, his human parents, would benefit from it as well.
We ordered the machine, hooked it up, and immediately were just amazed by the taste of the water, but also everything that it does! We unclogged a sink, washed our clothes, disinfected our house – all without harmful, toxic chemicals, and drastically reduced our plastic use.
We (my husband, dog, and myself) have drank the water for a little over a year now and not only is Riggs healthy, happy, and acts like a puppy again (Let me remind you, his vets told us he had 2-4 weeks without treatment and he’s healthier now than he has been in years, even before his diagnosis), we’ve experienced the benefits as well.
As for me – I’ve struggled with acne since I was in my early 20’s and have experienced chronic bloat for as long as I can remember.
After drinking the water for a few weeks (and using the water as a facial cleanser, acne spot treatment, and facial toner), my acne completely cleared up and my chronic bloating had vanished. I mean, no bloating at all. Not even during my period.
I’ve also experienced very intense periods and crippling cramps in the past (so bad that I’ve had to leave work, crying, and unable to even drive myself home). Since drinking the water, my periods have gotten significantly better over time.
When did you first start experiencing acne and bloating and when did your dog first start showing symptoms?
I’ve struggled with acne since my early 20’s. I never had an acne problem in high school, but when it hit me in my 20’s, it hit me hard. I’ve also experienced chronic bloat pretty much my entire life. I’m talking, I would wake up and take ONE SIP of water and look 6 months pregnant.
As for our dog, Riggs, he started limping mid-March of 2020 and after about 2 weeks, he was completely dragging his hind legs behind him and couldn’t move around on his own. He couldn’t even go to the bathroom on his own. I had to carry him outside and lay him in the grass and express his bladder and bowels for him. Talk about true love.
Can you explain what Kangen water is and how it works?
Kangen water is “electrolyzed reduced water”, so if you want to do your own research, you can type this phrase into PubMed to find countless medical research papers on the benefits of the water. “Kangen” is just a brand name.
Basically, it’s ionized water, meaning the water runs through the machine, over platinum-dipped titanium plates where electricity is also running through. The electricity actually splits the water molecule in a process called electrolysis (the same thing happens in nature when a lightning bolt hits a body of water).
This dissociation of water causes a ratio of Hydrogen and Hydroxide ions. It’s this ratio that changes the pH of the water and the machine can produce a pH ranging from 2.5-11.5, at the touch of a button. So, nothing is being added to the water to cause the pH change, which is common in commercially bottled “alkaline water”.
The lower pH is beneficial as a disinfectant and the highest pH is great for removing oil. The 8.5-9.5 pH is ideal for drinking. This is a natural alkaline water that can fight against acidity in the body. But the real benefit of the water is the production of molecular Hydrogen (Hydrogen gas). Again, if you search “Molecular Hydrogen Benefits” into PubMed, you’ll get a ton of publications about it.
This is what really sets Kangen water apart from just any other water. Molecular Hydrogen is a natural antioxidant and one cup of the water has the equivalent antioxidant power as 5lbs of blueberries!
What sort of health challenges can Kangen water be effective for?
There have been testimonials with diabetes, cancer, digestive issues, eczema, acne, rosacea, bloating, and so much more. If you go onto YouTube and type in “Kangen water testimonials”, there’s tons of videos to check out!
Was Kangen water the main source of yours and Riggs’ holistic healing journey?
Yes! Of course, I live an active, healthy lifestyle, but the only thing we changed about our lives was bringing the water into it and that’s when we really saw a major difference.
I’ve tried everything under the sun for acne and bloating over the years and nothing really worked. I just assumed “bloating and acne are normal and there’s nothing I can do about it” and I figured they were just manageable conditions at this point. I never even expected the water to do what it’s done, it was kind of accidental.
And Riggs’ vets are dumbfounded. When I took him in for his yearly check-up at the vet, he came back and told me that Riggs’ was perfectly healthy and after looking at his records he goes, “Wait, didn’t he have cancer??” I laughed and told him about the water and he was absolutely shocked. It turns out that a local animal hospital actually has a Kangen water machine!
I’ve found that chiropractors, doctor offices, animal hospitals, restaurants, salons, and so many other businesses use these machines in their businesses because the benefits are undeniable. We are incredibly grateful for discovering this water and bringing it into our lives. We wouldn’t give it up for anything!
What would you say to someone who is skeptical of Kangen water and its effectiveness? How do you approach that?
I’d say do your own research. But make sure to look into credible sources like PubMed or Google Scholar that offer peer-reviewed scientific research papers and publications. It’s easy to type something into Google and get a biased response, because a lot of material out there is just people’s opinions.
But facts don’t lie. So look into the research yourself, even if you’re not skeptical, there’s some amazing information out there.
Not only is science a great resource, but hearing about it straight from those who have experienced it is pretty powerful. Looking up testimonials and hearing people’s stories always hit me pretty hard. I have my own story, but there are so many others out there.
Why have you chosen a more holistic path in healing?
I’ve always leaned towards holistic health. I don’t even like taking ibuprofen when I have a headache. I do my best to keep my body in its most natural biological state, as much as reasonably possible at least.
For example, the thought of taking hormones to cure my acne was always out of the question. I’d rather deal with the acne than mess with my hormones, you know? Luckily, I was able to find such a holistic approach, not only for myself, but for my dog as well!
I mean, at the end of the day, it’s just water. Since we’re mostly made up of water, it just made sense that this was the answer.
Besides Kangen water, do you have any universal health and wellbeing tips that you’d like to share?
Listen to your body. If something doesn’t feel right, take a different approach. Also, trust your gut. I always think about if we had decided to do Radiation therapy for Riggs and never looked into holistic treatment and never found the water, would he still be here with us? Or would he have lived out the last 4 months of his life? The thought makes me shudder.
Another thing – although we’re all different, we all need the same basic things – drink enough water, fuel your body with good food, get enough exercise. These are simple, old-school, and maybe even a little cliche ideals, but they hold true.
If there was one piece of advice you could give to someone who is struggling, what would it be?
Do your research and keep an open mind. It’s great to have questions and be skeptical, but use that opportunity to explore your options, learn about something new to you, and don’t write something off just because it sounds “out there”.
It’s amazing the things you can discover simply by just being curious.
What resources would you recommend?
PubMed and Google Scholar are my best friends when it comes to gathering information.
Kangen water is a holistic water machine that simply hooks up to your kitchen or bathroom faucet and the benefits are endless. Lindsey has experienced first hand what this water can do and now she dedicates her days to educating and sharing the water and its benefits with people around the world.
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** The information in this article is intended for educational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and before undertaking any diet, supplement, fitness, or other health programs.