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ARE

YOU TOO ACID? BODY BALANCE OF ALKALINE & ACID IS ESSENTIAL TO GOOD

HEALTH

Our bodies have a natural balance of alkaline &

acid. This balance is essential for optimally functioning

of cellular metabolism and consequent good health.

Medications, stress, allergens, low oxygen, low cellular nutrition,

toxic overload, immune reactions, diets high in meats,

cheeses, eggs, refined flour, sugars, alcohol, soft drinks,

processed, fried, and high-sodium foods can upset that balance by

making the body more acidic.

Acidity and alkalinity are measured by the pH

(potential of hydrogen), which is the balance between positively

charged ions (acid-forming) and negatively charged ions

(alkaline-forming.). This measurement ranges from 0-14. The

" ideal balance " for general body tissues is right in the

middle around 7-7.25. A tissue pH of 6.5-7.5 indicates your

body is in a healthy repair/restore state.

An overly acidic environment of less than pH 6.5

tears down the body and more or less forces the body

to rob minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium from

vital organs and bones. These minerals help to neutralize and remove

acid from the body. Excess acidity can deplete the body of needed

minerals and contribute to osteoporosis and other health problems.

It is also possible to become too alkaline, with

a tissue pH greater than 7.5. This also tears down the

body. Excess alkalinity is less common and not addressed

here. This could happen by taking too much sodium bicarbonate,

excessive vomiting, excessive alkaline food and by endocrine

imbalances. An alkaline state of tissue pH greater than

7.5 is usually associated with a catabolic condition and indicates

body breakdown.

The subtle tissue acid/alkaline changes created in the

body by food, water, etc are different than the major pH shifts which

take place in the blood in severe life threatening conditions known as

metabolic acidosis or metabolic alkalosis. We are not referring

to anything like that here.

It is important to note stomach acid or

the pH of the stomach is also in a different category. In fact

low stomach acid output is likely to be associated with poor digestion

and a greater tendency toward high tissue acid levels.

Small deviations in alkaline/acid balance can have major

impacts on health and endurance and contribute to numerous chronic

discomforts and symptoms as you can see from the following list:

Reduced

energy levels contributing to Chronic Fatigue.

Allergies,

and Chemical Sensitivities

Acne

and Skin Rashes

Joint

pain, Arthritis

and Osteoporosis

Muscle

aches and pains. Back Pain, Fibromyalgia

Muscle

tightness, tension twitches, jerkiness

Teeth

Grinding and TMJ Disorders

Impaired vitamin

absorption depriving the body of essential

nutrients.

Agitation,

Restlessness, Hyperactivity

Toxic waste

in clogged cells.

Slowed

organ function making you feel sluggish & weak.

Poor

Circulation

Poor

digestion, with gas & bloating, diarrhea or constipation.

Heartburn

Increased

aging process, making you look older.

Cold

Feet & hands.

Poor

skin, Hair, Nails

Dizziness

Panic

Attacks

Anxiety

& Depression

ADD,

ADHD, OCD

Pre-menstrual

& menstrual cramping

Lack

of sex drive,

Impotence, Urethritis

Hot or

strong smelling urine

Mild

Headaches

Rapid

breathing

Asthma,

Bronchitis

Rapid

or irregular heartbeat

White

coated Tongue, excess mucous

Metallic

taste in mouth

Disturbance

in smell, taste, vision, hearing

Cold

sores (Herpes I & II)

Loss

of memory

Loss

of concentration

Migraine

headaches

Insomnia

Hay

fever, Sinusitis

Earaches

Hives

and Psoriasis

Urinary

infection, Prostatitis

Impaired

Immunity with increased susceptibility to Virus, Bacterial and

Fungal infections

And some professionals are of the

opinion chronic excess tissue acidity contributes to more

serious illnesses such as:

·  Seizure Disorders

·  Multiple Sclerosis

·  Cancer

·  Gout

·  Sarcoidosis

·  Scleroderma

Most natural cancer treatment approaches involve the

use of an alkalizing diet.

Excess acidity also leads to weight gain.

Our body tries to protect us from acid by buffering it with fat.

High alkaline diets contain less sugar and fat,

so are naturally lower in calories.

If you have some of the symptoms mentioned here and

suspect you are too acid, you can test your pH levels to determine if

your body's pH needs better balancing.

It is really quite easy. You can obtain a packet of

pH test strips by using this link.

Make sure they have a test range of 5.5 to 8.0. Use about a 2

inch strip of tape. Wet the tape with either urine or

saliva. It will change color. Match the color to the test

strip numbers on the test strip packet chart.

The first urine of the morning is more acidic because of

some body acidosis induced by nighttime breathing. Your

body is functioning within a healthy range if the pH of your

first urine in the morning fluctuates between 6.0 to 6.5 &

your evening urine is between 6.5 and 7.0 pH. If you are Lower

than that you are too acid and need to begin making changes.

If your saliva stays between 6.5 and 7.5 all day, your

body is functioning within a healthy range. It is best checked upon

arising before anything goes in to your mouth. If tested

during the day , it needs to be at least 2 hours after eating or

drinking.

Besides removing and learning how to better cope with

stress and remaining well hydrated and oxygenated (deep breathing), the

best thing we can do to improve our acid alkaline balance is to improve

our diets.

Depending on the effect they have on the body, foods are

classified as acid-forming or alkalizing. Acid-forming foods add

hydrogen ions to the body making it more acidic while alkalizing foods

remove hydrogen ions from the body making it more alkaline.

It is important to note that just because a food

tastes acidic does not mean that it has an acid-forming effect on the

body. More often an acidic-tasting food has an alkaline effect. Take

lemons for example. Although people say they taste " too

acidic " they are in fact alkaline forming due to the minerals

they leave behind after digestion.

Another important fact is that acid-forming is not

“badâ€. Acidity and alkalinity are opposites and one is not any better

than the other. You need both acid and alkaline producing foods.

The issue is a proper balance of the two.

To maintain health, the diet should consist of 60%

alkaline forming foods and 40% acid forming foods.

To restore health, the diet should consist of 80% alkaline

forming foods and 20% acid forming foods.

There is some disagreement on whether certain foods

produce an acid or alkaline ash. Where such a disagreement

exists, I have used the information from the sources whom I know to be

the most reliable.

This Chart should help you balance the acid & alkaline

in your body.

Foods that are most alkaline are in green & foods that

are most acid are in red:

ALKALINE FORMING FOODS

ACID FORMING FOODS

VEGETABLES

Alfalfa

Arugula

Asparagus

Barley

Grass

Beets

Broccoli

Brussel sprouts

Cabbage

Carrot

Cauliflower

Celery

Chard

Chlorella

Cilantro

Collard Greens

Cucumber

Dill

Dulce

Dandelions

Edible Flowers

Eggplant

Endive

Garlic

Ginger Root

Horseradish

Jerusalem

Artichoke

Jicama

Kale

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Lettuce

Mushrooms

Mustard Greens

Onions

Parsley

Parsnips

Peas

Peppers

Potatoes

Pumpkin

Rutabaga

Sauerkraut

Sea Veggies

Seaweed

Spinach

Spirulina

Sprouts

Squashes

Sweet Potato

Turnips

Vegetable Broth

Watercress

Wheat Grass

Wild Greens

Yams

NUTS & SEEDS

Almonds

Chestnuts

Fresh

Coconut

Pumpkin

Seeds

Sunflower

Seeds

Poppy

Seeds

SproutedSeeds

FRUITS

Apple

Apricot

Avocado

Banana (high glycemic)

Berries(most)

Cantaloupe

Cherries

Currants

Dates

Figs

Grapes

Grapefruit

Honeydew

Lemon

Lime

Loquat

Mango

Melon

Nectarine

Olives

Orange

Papaya

Passion

Fruit

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Pineapple

Pomegranate

Raisins

Tamarind

Tangerine

Tomatoes

Tropical

Fruits

Watermelon

PROTEIN

Chicken

Breast

Lima

Beans

Millet

(fermented)

Soy

Beans

Tempeh (fermented)

Whey Protein Powder

EGGS/DAIRY

Buttermilk

Breast

Milk

Duck

Eggs

Egg

Yolk

Ghee(clarified

butter)

Goat

Cheese

Goat

Milk

Quail

Eggs

Raw

Milk

Soy

Cheese

Soy

Milk

Whey

Protein Powder

GRAINS/RICE

Buckwheat

Japonica Rice

Millet

Quinoa

Wild

Rice

OTHER

Alkaline Antioxidant Water

Apple Cider

Apple Cider Vinegar

Baking Soda

Banchi

Tea

Bee Pollen

Dandelion

Tea

Fresh

Fruit Juice

Green Juices

Ginger

Tea

Ginseng

Tea

Herbal

Tea

Goldenseal

Tea

Green

Tea

Green

Juices

Kombucha

Lecithin

Granules

Lemongrass

Tea

Mineral

Water

Olives

Probiotic

Cultures

Veggies Juices

SWEETENERS

Maple

Syrup

Molasses

Raw

Honey

Raw

Sugar

Rice

Syrup

Stevia

SPICES/SEASONINGS

Chili Pepper

Cinnamon

Curry

Ginger

Herbs(all)

Licorice

Miso

Mustard

Pepper

Sea

Salt

Soy

Sauce

Tamari

ORIENTAL VEGETABLES

Dandelion

Root

Kombu

Maitake

Nori

Reishi

Sea

Veggies

Shitake

Taro

root

Umeboshi

Wakame

OILS

Avocado Oil

Canola

Oil

Coconut

Oil

Flaxseed

Oil

Olive

Oil

Primrose

Oil

FATS & OILS

Canola Oil

Corn Oil

Grape

Seed Oil

Hemp

Seed Oil

Lard

Safflower Oil

Sesame Oil

Sunflower Oil

FRUITS

Blueberries

Blackberries

Cherimoya

Cherries(sour)

Coconut

(dried)

Cranberries

Fruits (canned)

Fruit

Juices(processed)

Guava

Jams/Jellies

(all)

Olives

(pickled)

Plums

Prunes

Rhubarb

GRAINS

Amaranth

Barley

Bread

(Rye & White)

Brown

Rice

Buckwheat

Corn

Corn

Flakes

Crackers(unrefined

rye, rice & wheat)

Hemp

Seed

Flour

Kamut

Kasha

Oats

(rolled)

Quinoa

Rice (all)

Rye

Spelt

Triticale

Wheat

SPICES

Curry

Nutmeg

Vanilla

NUTS & BUTTERS

Brazil Nuts

Cashews

Hazelnuts

Peanuts

Peanut Butter

Pecans

Pine

nuts

Tahini

Walnuts

ANIMAL PROTEIN

Beef

Carp

Clams

Duck

(wild)

Fish

Goose

Lamb

Lobster

Mussels

Oyster

Pork

Rabbit

Salmon

Shrimp

Scallops

Tuna

Turkey

Venison

PASTA (WHITE)

Macaroni

Noodles

Spaghetti

OTHER

Black

Tea

Carbonated Soft Drinks

Coffee

Condiments

Chocolate

Distilled Vinegar

Fried

Foods

Gelatin

Ketchup

Mayonnaise

MSG

Mustard

Popcorn

(with salt & butter)

Puddings

Rice

Vinegar

Tapioca

Tobacco

Wheat

Germ

DRUGS &

CHEMICALS

Antibiotics

Aspirin

Chemicals

Drugs, Medicinal

Drugs, Psychedelic

Herbicides

Pesticides

ALCOHOL

Beer

Hard Liquor

Spirits

Wine

BEANS & LEGUMES

Black

Beans

Carob

Chick Peas

Fava

Beans

Green

Peas

Kidney Beans

Lentils

Lima Beans

Navy

Beans

Pinto

Beans

Red Beans

Rice

Milk

White

Beans

SWEETENERS

Aspartame

Brown

Sugar

Equal

Honey

(processed)

NutraSweet

Sweet

N Low

White Sugar

DAIRY

Cheese, Cow

Cheese,

Goat

Cheese,

Processed

Cheese,

Sheep

Cottage

Cheese

Cream

Cream

Cheese

Egg

White

Ice

Cream

Margarine

Milk

(processed)

Here is a free

alkaline diet cookbook to help you get started.

You can gain a quick start in alkalizing by:

1. Drinking the juice of

half a lemon or lime daily or a tsp of

apple

cider vinegar in 6-8 oz water a few times a day.

2. Add ginger, yams, and

sweet potatoes to your diet on a

regular

basis.

3. Eat 2 cups daily of

alkalizing greens, such as kale, mustard,

greens,

turnip greens, collard, or endive. Grated daikon radish

as also

alkalizing.

4. Add miso or seaweed to

soups and other dishes.

5. Eat grains like

wild rice, or quinoa.

6. Eat fruit but if you have

gas & bloating or weak digestion,

cook the

fruit.

In addition to a diet change, certain supplements and

waters can aid body balancing, but they will not work adequately and

lastingly without a diet improvement.

Alkaline

Body Balanceâ„¢ can be added to your water if you need

help in recovering from an over acid state or you can use the

various alkaline waters which are on the market.

An optimum dose of buffered

vitamin C when combined with calcium,

magnesium,

potassium and

zinc

is a healthy way to alkalize, energize, &

enhance the removal of toxins at the same time. Another excellent

product for alkalizing your body is bi-carb formula.

The two products work even better when combined.

If you are consistently too acid, this is the result of

sustained body imbalance building up over a long period of time. The

correction of this will likewise take up to 4-8 weeks of

consistent diet and habit change for those who are most symptomatic.

For more information on this subject, you can

read.

" Alkalize

or Die: Superior Health Through Proper Alkaline-Acid Balance " by

Dr. Theodore A. Baroody

There are also many other books on this subject.

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