When I first heard about alkaline water, I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes. A colleague at work swore by her new alkaline water machine, claiming it gave her “more energy and better skin.” It sounded like just another wellness fad. But curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to do some reading — and eventually try it for myself. Along the way, I discovered that a lot of what people believe about alkaline water is, well, not entirely true. After three months of using an alkaline water machine, I’ve concluded that the hype is a mix of fact and fiction. It’s not a miracle cure, but it does make staying hydrated easier and, dare I say, more enjoyable.