pH discussion

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One of the most important developments in Dr. Carl J. Reich's research on

deficiency disease was the development of a simple, yet accurate, clinical

test for calcium deficiency. When healthy, the pH of blood is 7.4, the pH of

spinal fluid is 7.4, and the pH of saliva is 7.4. Thus the pH of the saliva

parallel the extracellular fluid. The calcium (mono) orthophosphate is a

major component of these chemical buffer body fluids that tries to maintain

the pH at 7.4. This pH is critical in promoting both normal DNA synthesis,

cell growth, cell function, and cell repair. As the level of the chemical

buffer drops in these serums, so to does the ability to maintain this

critical pH. The calcium ion level therefore has a direct reflection on the

pH. This can be measured by a simple three second, two cent pH test of the

saliva that provides an immediate indication of the state of the calcium ion

level, and thus indirectly the state of our health.

It is therefore evident that this physical-chemical pH test of saliva

represents the most consistent and most definitive physical sign of the

ionic calcium deficiency syndrome. Dr. Reich found acidic pH directly

related to lifestyle defects that supported the calcium deficiency, and to

all of the various stages of developing ionic calcium deficiency diseases.

He found that when the deficiency created by defects of lifestyle were

corrected by diet and dietary supplements, the pH rose as the disease

regressed. This made this simple test an excellent means of monitoring of

the progress of the therapy. It also enabled Dr. Reich to assess the general

state of health of his patients within seconds. This made this simple test

an excellent means of monitoring of the progress of the therapy. It also

enabled Dr. Reich to assess the general state of health of his patients

within seconds and to assess their proneness to develop symptoms and disease

caused by ionic calcium deficiency.

The pH paper can be obtained by the general public at any scientific supply

company, (Micro Essentials Labs, , catalog #434), or through

most pharmacists. It comes in various ranges, and the range between 4.5 and

7.5 is best. The pH range of the non-deficient and healthy person is in the

7.5 (dark blue) to 7.0 (blue) slightly alkaline range. The range from 6.5

(blue-green) which is weakly acidic to 4.5 (light yellow) which is strongly

acidic represents states from mildly deficient to strongly deficient,

respectively. Most children are dark blue, a pH of 7.5. Over half of adults

are green-yellow, a pH of 6.5 or lower, reflecting the calcium deficiency of

aging and lifestyle defects. Cancer patients are usually a bright yellow, a

pH of 4.5, especially when terminal. This is over 1,000 times the acidity

level of a normal healthy individual at pH 7.5, causing the body to self

digest.

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Salivary pH. While generally more acidic than blood, salivary pH mirrors the

blood (if not around meals) and is also a fairly good indicator of health.

It tells us what the body retains. Salivary pH is a fair indicator of the

health of the extracellular fluids and their alkaline mineral reserves.

Optimal pH for saliva is 6.4 to 6.8. Spit upon arising before anything is

put into the mouth. A reading lower than 6.4 is indicative of insufficient

alkaline reserves. After eating, the saliva pH should rise to 7.8 or higher.

Unless this occurs, the body has alkaline mineral deficiencies and will not

assimilate food very well. To deviate from ideal salivary pH for an extended

time invites illness.

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Hi folks;

Many people belive that a more accurate liquid pH kit can be obtained from

the aquarium shop.

Doing a search on saliva pH I found informed people who don't agree with

statements of saliva pH 6.4 being healthy. As you can see by the couple of

excerpts above, there's ample room for debate. Thank you Dr. Kahn for

highlighting a very contentious issue with regard to such an important

subject.

For now I tend to go with Dr. Barefoot and Otto Warburg and err on the high

side.

A good read of the alkalinity issue and how to treat the various disorders

in either direction is available on Dick Loyd's site at www.royalrife.com

ciao

Duncan

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