# 42: Alkaline Water Kills Cancer Cells. But I’ve Never Recommended It.

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Podcast: [The Flourish After Cancer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-flourish-after-cancer-podcast-7405737)
Published: 2026-05-06T14:41:55+00:00
Episode link: https://flourishaftercancer.podbean.com/e/e42-alkaline-water-kills-cancer-cells-but-i-ve-never-recommended-it/
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You've probably seen alkaline water marketed to cancer survivors as a way to fight recurrence. And here's the thing: the science behind it isn't completely fabricated — there really is research connecting cancer cells and pH. So why have I never once recommended it? Because reading a study and knowing whether that study applies to your body are two completely different skills. In this episode of The Flourish After Cancer Podcast, Dr. Megan Bernard introduces a three-question framework you can apply to every wellness claim you'll ever hear — not just water. She runs alkaline water and hydrogen water through all three questions together, then reveals what actually belongs at the top of your water priority list. Most importantly, you'll walk away with a reliable tool for cutting through wellness noise for the rest of your life. In This Episode The Three Questions Framework you can apply to every wellness claim you'll ever hear: Could it be true? How true is it? How true is it for me? Why drinking alkaline water cannot change your blood pH — and what the swimming pool metaphor tells you about your body's buffering systems Hydrogen water: what the early research actually shows, why most commercial products don't deliver therapeutic concentrations, and how to think about it honestly The four water factors that pass all three questions and belong at the top of your priority list (filtration, hydration, minerals, storage) Why personalisation isn't a luxury when it comes to health decisions after cancer — it's the whole point I’m Dr Megan, a board-certified naturopathic doctor. My team and I have worked with hundreds of women globally to rebuild their health after cancer and reduce recurrence risk using science-backed nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplement strategies — s…

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