Guest guest Posted October 6, 2000 Report Share Posted October 6, 2000 She gives three different ways to test your PH. She says that PHydrion paper works fine, (which is what I use) She tells how to do the saliva test, She tells how to do the urine test, She tells how to use a fresh lemon to test. ~Karma<(©¿©)> http://loaves-n-fishes.com Acidity/Alkalinity How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to order it specially?ThanksSubscription email: mailto:bowel cleanse-subscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2000 Report Share Posted October 6, 2000 > How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your > body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to order it > specially? You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off the Internet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobby shop. Swimming pool companies have pH meters and such, but it doesn't have the right range. You need papers that will test anywhere from 6.0 to 7.8. My roll of pH papers costed $12.50 plus $1 shipping, and that roll will last quite awhile. I got it here, and you have to scroll down to the very last item on the page. http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htm There is a discussion on Saliva pH here: http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htm Here it is: I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlightening information and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one web site. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and have experimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenation of body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health and recovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's body pH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in the prevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physics behind this. Here are some of the excerpts: A Simple Test Did you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do it yourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score on this test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from taking hold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score on this test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. To learn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now. Saliva pH Test " The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. " - Edison " The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be, what is the pH of this patient? " - Dr. Carson E. Pierce " Calcium deficiency is the universal property of all cancer cells, " The Role of Calcium in Biological Systems, Volume I, CRC Press Inc. 1985. " The use of caustics was proven to have provided a permanent cure (for cancer tumors) in many cases, " Health and Longevity, ph G. , M.D, 1909, University of Pennsylvania. Caustics are strongly alkaline substances. A simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases. How to Do the Saliva pH Test Wait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and then swallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then the third time, put some saliva onto pH paper. The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightly alkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color with the chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of 7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test. Where to Get pH Paper It would be good if health food stores and pharmacies would stock pH paper. Why not go to your local health food store or pharmacy and suggest this to them? There are many suppliers of pH paper. Look for laboratory suppliers in the phone book. One source is Micro Essential Laboratory Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11210 telephone 718-338-3618. They will send you a catalogue. When sending a container of pH paper through the mail to a friend, a single roll dispenser (catalog #334 that measures pH 4.5 - 7.5) is quite sturdy and should not break. However, the Jumbo strips (catalog #3827) in the more fragile plastic tube container are larger and easier to read. These pH strips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine kit, right beside the thermometer to measure body temperature. Saliva pH and Cancer " 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 saliva parallels the extra cellular fluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitive physical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of the non-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (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. " The Calcium Factor: The Scientific Secret of Health and Youth, by R. Barefoot and Carl J. Reich, M.D., Gilliland Printing Inc., Arkansas City, Kansas, 1996. The Importance of Acid and Alkaline Balance for Health Virtually all degenerative diseases including cancer, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney and gall stones, and tooth decay are associated with excess acidity in the body. While the body has a homeostatic mechanism that maintains a constant pH 7.4 in the blood, this mechanism works by depositing and withdrawing acid and alkaline minerals from other locations including the bones, soft tissues, body fluids and saliva. Therefore, the pH of these other tissues can fluctuate greatly. The pH of saliva offers a window through which you can see the overall pH balance in your body. Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. All forms of arthritis are associated with excess acidity. Acid in the body dissolves both teeth and bones. Whatever health situation you are faced with, you can monitor your progress toward a proper acid/alkaline balance by testing your saliva pH. What are Acid and Alkaline? Water (H2O) ionizes into hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. When these ions are in equal proportions, the pH is a neutral 7. When there are more H+ ions than OH- ions then the water is said to be acid. If OH- ions outnumber the H+ ions then the water is alkaline. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 and is logarithmic, which means that each step is ten times the previous. In other words, a pH of 4.5 is 10 times more acid than 5.5, 100 times more acid than 6.5 and 1,000 times more acid than 7.5. Acid and Alkaline Minerals and Foods Minerals with a negative electrical charge are attracted to the H+ ion. These are called acid minerals. Acid minerals include: chlorine (Cl-), sulfur (S-), phosphorus (P-), and they form hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2S04), and phosphoric acid (H3PO4). Minerals with a positive electrical charge are attracted to the negatively charged OH- ion. These are called alkaline minerals. Nutritionally important alkaline minerals include calcium (Ca+), potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg+), sodium (Na+), and iron (Fe+). (Cancer patients tend to have an excess of sodium. - Gerson page 97). To determine if a food is acid or alkaline, it is burned and the ash is mixed with water. If the solution is acid or alkaline then the food is called acid or alkaline. Ash is the mineral content of the food. Three Ways to Restore Acid/Alkaline Balance in Your Body If your saliva is too acid you may wish to increase the alkalinity of your body. Ways to do this include: 1. Eat mostly alkaline foods. The general " rule of thumb " is to eat 20% acid foods and 80% alkaline foods. Avoid the " strongly acid " foods. Strongly Acid Mild Acid Mild Alkaline Strongly Alkaline meat grains fruits fish legumes vegetables soft drinks nuts berries dairy 2. Supplement your diet with calcium and vitamin D. Many women take a calcium supplement daily in order to help prevent osteoporosis. It is well known that calcium needs vitamin D in order to be absorbed by the body so most calcium supplements contain vitamin D. What is not generally known is bones are a complex matrix of many different minerals and if all the required minerals are not present then strong bones cannot be built. There are at least 18 key bone-building nutrients essential for optimum bone health. The implication is that it is easier to destroy bone through improper diet and lifestyle than it is to rebuild bone. Furthermore, as farm soils become depleted of many trace minerals the foods grown on these soils contain less and less of the required nutrients. At last count, the human body requires 90 different nutrients for optimum health, and the list is growing year by year. A good nutritional supplement is no longer optional. 3. Supplement your diet with freshly made fruit and vegetable juices. As a treatment for cancer, some doctors recommend one 8 oz glass per hour for every waking hour of the day. We could never eat the amount of nutrition we drink with these juices. Drink alkaline water. " There are many research studies which allude to the fact that high phosphorus and/or phosphoric acid (found in meat and soft drinks) pulls calcium out of the bony structures (bones, teeth and nails) in the process of digestion and assimilation. This has a disastrous effect on bone density, leaving them porous and spongy. When calcium is pulled from the bones, it is released through the kidneys, resulting in stone formation (kidney stones) before it is excreted, " The Greenleaves of Barley, Dr. Ruth Swope, 1987, Swope Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 62104, Phoenix, AZ 85082-2104 telephone 1-800-447-9772. " When you drink alkaline water, you are drinking water with excess oxygen, not in the form of O2, but in the form of OH- which is very stable because it is mated with positively ionized alkaline minerals. Two of these hydroxyl ions can form a water molecule (H2O) and give out one oxygen atom. The alkaline mineral is used to detoxify poisonous acid compounds and when that happens the hydroxyl ion is freed to supply excess oxygen to the cells to prevent the development of cancer, " Reverse Aging, Sang Whang, 1990, Siloam Enterprise, Inc., 560 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, page 51. " Adjusting a cancer victim's pH is an absolute must at the start of any treatment, whether orthodox or wholistic (non-toxic). I consider it a gross oversight that this major modality has been ignored for so long. Dr. Otto Warburg received the Nobel prize in 1931 for the discovery that unlike all other cells in the human body, cancer cells do not breathe oxygen. Instead they derive their energy in the same manner as plants, through the fermentation of sugar. It turns out that cancer cells cannot survive in the presence of oxygen and this has given rise to a variety of successful treatments based on oxygenating the tissues, such as intravenous hydrogen peroxide, hyperbaric oxygen tank, and blood ozonation (Diamond, pages 912-927). Cancer and pH To understand why some tissues in the body are deficient in oxygen and therefore prone to cancer, it is helpful to understand the nature of acidity and alkalinity. Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues are alkaline. Water (H2O) decomposes into H+ and OH-. When a solution contains more H+ than OH- then it is said to be acid. When it contains more OH- than H+ then it is said to be alkaline. When oxygen enters an acid solution it can combine with H+ ions to form water. Oxygen helps to neutralize the acid, while at the same time the acid prevents oxygen from reaching the tissues which need it. Acidic tissues are devoid of free oxygen. An alkaline solution is just the reverse. Two hydroxyl ions (OH-) can combine to produce one water molecule and one oxygen atom. In other words, an alkaline solution can provide oxygen to the tissues. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid and above 7 is alkaline. The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in the human body are designed to be slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.4. At a pH slightly above 7.4 cancer cells become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancer cells will die while healthy cells will live (Barefoot, pages 66-67). This has given rise to a variety of treatments based on increasing the alkalinity of the tissues such as vegetarian diet, the drinking of fresh fruit and vegetable juices <freshjuices.htm>, and dietary supplementation with alkaline minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. Also recommended is sea salt, which contains up to 60 trace minerals, in place of refined salt. To remove excess acidity from the tissues it is necessary to build up a reserve of alkalinity through an alkaline (vegetarian) diet, supplemented with fresh fruit and vegetable juices and alkaline minerals as described above. Then this alkalinity must be moved around the body by any technique that works, such as exercise. Conclusion You now understand the importance of 1) more oxygen, 2) more alkalinity, 3) less free radicals, 4) more exercise The transition to a mostly vegetarian diet need not be sudden. There is a learning curve everyone climbs as they change to a meatless diet. You will learn how to pack more nutrition onto your dinner plate by preparing whole, fresh foods. A good starting point is to remember the traditional diets around the world. Prior to the invention of refrigeration the main foods were those that did not decompose rapidly, such as grains, seeds, beans, legumes (lentils, peas), nuts, fruits, vegetables, and berries. Meat, when it was available, was generally added in small quantity to other foods such as " pork and beans " , shepherd's pie, cabbage rolls, perogies, " chicken fried rice " , etc. The meat was more of a condiment than a food, being added for texture and flavor. By using meat in this manner, the quantity of meat consumed can be greatly reduced without anyone feeling deprived. Slowly the percentage of actual meatless meals can be increased. In this manner the family's diet can move in a meatless direction gradually and comfortably. You will experiment with new foods and food combinations, discovering new favorite dishes and meals that are consciously designed by you to promote the health of your family. The tendency toward a vegetarian diet has three main advantages to your health: 1) this diet is more alkaline, 2) the food is more nutritious, and 3) you get off the top of the food chain where pesticides and other toxic chemicals tend to concentrate. 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Guest guest Posted October 7, 2000 Report Share Posted October 7, 2000 I can save you money on the pH paper. I sell it for $9.40 at this address http://loaves-n-fishes.com/bodyrescuebyraenamorgan.htm ~Karma<(©¿©)> http://loaves-n-fishes.com Re: Acidity/Alkalinity > How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your> body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to orderit> specially?You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off theInternet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobbyshop. Swimming pool companies have pH meters and such, but it doesn't havethe right range. You need papers that will test anywhere from 6.0 to 7.8.My roll of pH papers costed $12.50 plus $1 shipping, and that roll will lastquite awhile.I got it here, and you have to scroll down to the very last item on thepage.http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmThere is a discussion on Saliva pH here:http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmHere it is:I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlighteninginformation and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one website. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and haveexperimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenationof body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health andrecovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's bodypH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in theprevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physicsbehind this. Here are some of the excerpts:A Simple TestDid you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure yoursusceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and manyother degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do ityourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score onthis test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from takinghold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score onthis test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. Tolearn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now.Saliva pH Test"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest hispatients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause andprevention of disease."- Edison"The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be,what is the pH of this patient?"- Dr. Carson E. Pierce"Calcium deficiency is the universal property of all cancer cells," The Roleof Calcium in Biological Systems, Volume I, CRC Press Inc. 1985."The use of caustics was proven to have provided a permanent cure (forcancer tumors) in many cases," Health and Longevity, ph G. ,M.D, 1909, University of Pennsylvania. Caustics are strongly alkalinesubstances.A simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heartdisease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases.How to Do the Saliva pH TestWait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and thenswallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then thethird time, put some saliva onto pH paper.The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightlyalkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color withthe chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test.Where to Get pH PaperIt would be good if health food stores and pharmacies would stock pH paper.Why not go to your local health food store or pharmacy and suggest this tothem? There are many suppliers of pH paper. Look for laboratory suppliers inthe phone book. One source is Micro Essential Laboratory Inc., Brooklyn,N.Y. 11210 telephone 718-338-3618. They will send you a catalogue. Whensending a container of pH paper through the mail to a friend, a single rolldispenser (catalog #334 that measures pH 4.5 - 7.5) is quite sturdy andshould not break. However, the Jumbo strips (catalog #3827) in the morefragile plastic tube container are larger and easier to read. These pHstrips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine kit,right beside the thermometer to measure body temperature.Saliva pH and Cancer"When healthy, the pH of blood is 7.4, the pH of spinal fluid is 7.4, andthe pH of saliva is 7.4. Thus the pH of saliva parallels the extra cellularfluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitivephysical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of thenon-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (blue)slightly alkaline range. The range from 6.5 (blue-green) which is weaklyacidic to 4.5 (light yellow) which is strongly acidic represents states frommildly deficient to strongly deficient, respectively. Most children are darkblue, a pH of 7.5. Over half of adults are green-yellow, a pH of 6.5 orlower, reflecting the calcium deficiency of aging and lifestyle defects.Cancer patients are usually a bright yellow, a pH of 4.5, especially whenterminal." The Calcium Factor: The Scientific Secret of Health and Youth, by R. Barefoot and Carl J. Reich, M.D., Gilliland Printing Inc.,Arkansas City, Kansas, 1996.The Importance of Acid and Alkaline Balance for HealthVirtually all degenerative diseases including cancer, heart disease,arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney and gall stones, and tooth decay areassociated with excess acidity in the body. While the body has a homeostaticmechanism that maintains a constant pH 7.4 in the blood, this mechanismworks by depositing and withdrawing acid and alkaline minerals from otherlocations including the bones, soft tissues, body fluids and saliva.Therefore, the pH of these other tissues can fluctuate greatly. The pH ofsaliva offers a window through which you can see the overall pH balance inyour body.Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. All forms of arthritis areassociated with excess acidity. Acid in the body dissolves both teeth andbones. Whatever health situation you are faced with, you can monitor yourprogress toward a proper acid/alkaline balance by testing your saliva pH.What are Acid and Alkaline?Water (H2O) ionizes into hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. When theseions are in equal proportions, the pH is a neutral 7. When there are more H+ions than OH- ions then the water is said to be acid. If OH- ions outnumberthe H+ ions then the water is alkaline. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 andis logarithmic, which means that each step is ten times the previous. Inother words, a pH of 4.5 is 10 times more acid than 5.5, 100 times more acidthan 6.5 and 1,000 times more acid than 7.5.Acid and Alkaline Minerals and FoodsMinerals with a negative electrical charge are attracted to the H+ ion.These are called acid minerals. Acid minerals include: chlorine (Cl-),sulfur (S-), phosphorus (P-), and they form hydrochloric acid (HCl),sulfuric acid (H2S04), and phosphoric acid (H3PO4). Minerals with a positiveelectrical charge are attracted to the negatively charged OH- ion. These arecalled alkaline minerals. Nutritionally important alkaline minerals includecalcium (Ca+), potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg+), sodium (Na+), and iron(Fe+). (Cancer patients tend to have an excess of sodium. - Gerson page 97).To determine if a food is acid or alkaline, it is burned and the ash ismixed with water. If the solution is acid or alkaline then the food iscalled acid or alkaline. Ash is the mineral content of the food.Three Ways to Restore Acid/Alkaline Balance in Your BodyIf your saliva is too acid you may wish to increase the alkalinity of yourbody. Ways to do this include:1. Eat mostly alkaline foods. The general "rule of thumb" is to eat 20% acidfoods and 80% alkaline foods. Avoid the "strongly acid" foods.Strongly Acid Mild Acid Mild Alkaline Strongly Alkalinemeat grains fruitsfish legumes vegetablessoft drinks nuts berries dairy2. Supplement your diet with calcium and vitamin D. Many women take acalcium supplement daily in order to help prevent osteoporosis. It is wellknown that calcium needs vitamin D in order to be absorbed by the body somost calcium supplements contain vitamin D. What is not generally known isbones are a complex matrix of many different minerals and if all therequired minerals are not present then strong bones cannot be built. Thereare at least 18 key bone-building nutrients essential for optimum bonehealth. The implication is that it is easier to destroy bone throughimproper diet and lifestyle than it is to rebuild bone. Furthermore, as farmsoils become depleted of many trace minerals the foods grown on these soilscontain less and less of the required nutrients. At last count, the humanbody requires 90 different nutrients for optimum health, and the list isgrowing year by year. A good nutritional supplement is no longer optional.3. Supplement your diet with freshly made fruit and vegetable juices. As atreatment for cancer, some doctors recommend one 8 oz glass per hour forevery waking hour of the day. We could never eat the amount of nutrition wedrink with these juices. Drink alkaline water."There are many research studies which allude to the fact that highphosphorus and/or phosphoric acid (found in meat and soft drinks) pullscalcium out of the bony structures (bones, teeth and nails) in the processof digestion and assimilation. This has a disastrous effect on bone density,leaving them porous and spongy. When calcium is pulled from the bones, it isreleased through the kidneys, resulting in stone formation (kidney stones)before it is excreted," The Greenleaves of Barley, Dr. Ruth Swope,1987, Swope Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 62104, Phoenix, AZ 85082-2104telephone 1-800-447-9772."When you drink alkaline water, you are drinking water with excess oxygen,not in the form of O2, but in the form of OH- which is very stable becauseit is mated with positively ionized alkaline minerals. Two of these hydroxylions can form a water molecule (H2O) and give out one oxygen atom. Thealkaline mineral is used to detoxify poisonous acid compounds and when thathappens the hydroxyl ion is freed to supply excess oxygen to the cells toprevent the development of cancer," Reverse Aging, Sang Whang, 1990, SiloamEnterprise, Inc., 560 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, page 51."Adjusting a cancer victim's pH is an absolute must at the start of anytreatment, whether orthodox or wholistic (non-toxic). I consider it a grossoversight that this major modality has been ignored for so long.Dr. Otto Warburg received the Nobel prize in 1931 for the discovery thatunlike all other cells in the human body, cancer cells do not breatheoxygen. Instead they derive their energy in the same manner as plants,through the fermentation of sugar. It turns out that cancer cells cannotsurvive in the presence of oxygen and this has given rise to a variety ofsuccessful treatments based on oxygenating the tissues, such as intravenoushydrogen peroxide, hyperbaric oxygen tank, and blood ozonation (Diamond,pages 912-927).Cancer and pHTo understand why some tissues in the body are deficient in oxygen andtherefore prone to cancer, it is helpful to understand the nature of acidityand alkalinity. Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues arealkaline. Water (H2O) decomposes into H+ and OH-. When a solution containsmore H+ than OH- then it is said to be acid. When it contains more OH- thanH+ then it is said to be alkaline.When oxygen enters an acid solution it can combine with H+ ions to formwater. Oxygen helps to neutralize the acid, while at the same time the acidprevents oxygen from reaching the tissues which need it. Acidic tissues aredevoid of free oxygen.An alkaline solution is just the reverse. Two hydroxyl ions (OH-) cancombine to produce one water molecule and one oxygen atom. In other words,an alkaline solution can provide oxygen to the tissues.The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid andabove 7 is alkaline. The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in the humanbody are designed to be slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.4.At a pH slightly above 7.4 cancer cells become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancercells will die while healthy cells will live (Barefoot, pages 66-67). Thishas given rise to a variety of treatments based on increasing the alkalinityof the tissues such as vegetarian diet, the drinking of fresh fruit andvegetable juices <freshjuices.htm>, and dietary supplementation withalkaline minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. Also recommendedis sea salt, which contains up to 60 trace minerals, in place of refinedsalt.To remove excess acidity from the tissues it is necessary to build up areserve of alkalinity through an alkaline (vegetarian) diet, supplementedwith fresh fruit and vegetable juices and alkaline minerals as describedabove. Then this alkalinity must be moved around the body by any techniquethat works, such as exercise.ConclusionYou now understand the importance of 1) more oxygen, 2) more alkalinity, 3)less free radicals, 4) more exerciseThe transition to a mostly vegetarian diet need not be sudden. There is alearning curve everyone climbs as they change to a meatless diet. You willlearn how to pack more nutrition onto your dinner plate by preparing whole,fresh foods. A good starting point is to remember the traditional dietsaround the world. Prior to the invention of refrigeration the main foodswere those that did not decompose rapidly, such as grains, seeds, beans,legumes (lentils, peas), nuts, fruits, vegetables, and berries. Meat, whenit was available, was generally added in small quantity to other foods suchas "pork and beans", shepherd's pie, cabbage rolls, perogies, "chicken friedrice", etc. The meat was more of a condiment than a food, being added fortexture and flavor. By using meat in this manner, the quantity of meatconsumed can be greatly reduced without anyone feeling deprived. Slowly thepercentage of actual meatless meals can be increased. In this manner thefamily's diet can move in a meatless direction gradually and comfortably.You will experiment with new foods and food combinations, discovering newfavorite dishes and meals that are consciously designed by you to promotethe health of your family. The tendency toward a vegetarian diet has threemain advantages to your health: 1) this diet is more alkaline, 2) the foodis more nutritious, and 3) you get off the top of the food chain wherepesticides and other toxic chemicals tend to concentrate.Subscription email: mailto:bowel cleanse-subscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2000 Report Share Posted October 7, 2000 also, do you represent arise and shine? Re: Acidity/Alkalinity > How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your> body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to orderit> specially?You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off theInternet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobbyshop. Swimming pool companies have pH meters and such, but it doesn't havethe right range. You need papers that will test anywhere from 6.0 to 7.8.My roll of pH papers costed $12.50 plus $1 shipping, and that roll will lastquite awhile.I got it here, and you have to scroll down to the very last item on thepage.http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmThere is a discussion on Saliva pH here:http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmHere it is:I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlighteninginformation and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one website. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and haveexperimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenationof body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health andrecovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's bodypH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in theprevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physicsbehind this. Here are some of the excerpts:A Simple TestDid you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure yoursusceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and manyother degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do ityourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score onthis test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from takinghold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score onthis test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. Tolearn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now.Saliva pH Test"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest hispatients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause andprevention of disease."- Edison"The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be,what is the pH of this patient?"- Dr. Carson E. Pierce"Calcium deficiency is the universal property of all cancer cells," The Roleof Calcium in Biological Systems, Volume I, CRC Press Inc. 1985."The use of caustics was proven to have provided a permanent cure (forcancer tumors) in many cases," Health and Longevity, ph G. ,M.D, 1909, University of Pennsylvania. Caustics are strongly alkalinesubstances.A simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heartdisease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases.How to Do the Saliva pH TestWait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and thenswallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then thethird time, put some saliva onto pH paper.The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightlyalkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color withthe chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test.Where to Get pH PaperIt would be good if health food stores and pharmacies would stock pH paper.Why not go to your local health food store or pharmacy and suggest this tothem? There are many suppliers of pH paper. Look for laboratory suppliers inthe phone book. One source is Micro Essential Laboratory Inc., Brooklyn,N.Y. 11210 telephone 718-338-3618. They will send you a catalogue. Whensending a container of pH paper through the mail to a friend, a single rolldispenser (catalog #334 that measures pH 4.5 - 7.5) is quite sturdy andshould not break. However, the Jumbo strips (catalog #3827) in the morefragile plastic tube container are larger and easier to read. These pHstrips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine kit,right beside the thermometer to measure body temperature.Saliva pH and Cancer"When healthy, the pH of blood is 7.4, the pH of spinal fluid is 7.4, andthe pH of saliva is 7.4. Thus the pH of saliva parallels the extra cellularfluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitivephysical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of thenon-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (blue)slightly alkaline range. The range from 6.5 (blue-green) which is weaklyacidic to 4.5 (light yellow) which is strongly acidic represents states frommildly deficient to strongly deficient, respectively. Most children are darkblue, a pH of 7.5. Over half of adults are green-yellow, a pH of 6.5 orlower, reflecting the calcium deficiency of aging and lifestyle defects.Cancer patients are usually a bright yellow, a pH of 4.5, especially whenterminal." The Calcium Factor: The Scientific Secret of Health and Youth, by R. Barefoot and Carl J. Reich, M.D., Gilliland Printing Inc.,Arkansas City, Kansas, 1996.The Importance of Acid and Alkaline Balance for HealthVirtually all degenerative diseases including cancer, heart disease,arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney and gall stones, and tooth decay areassociated with excess acidity in the body. While the body has a homeostaticmechanism that maintains a constant pH 7.4 in the blood, this mechanismworks by depositing and withdrawing acid and alkaline minerals from otherlocations including the bones, soft tissues, body fluids and saliva.Therefore, the pH of these other tissues can fluctuate greatly. The pH ofsaliva offers a window through which you can see the overall pH balance inyour body.Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. All forms of arthritis areassociated with excess acidity. Acid in the body dissolves both teeth andbones. Whatever health situation you are faced with, you can monitor yourprogress toward a proper acid/alkaline balance by testing your saliva pH.What are Acid and Alkaline?Water (H2O) ionizes into hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. When theseions are in equal proportions, the pH is a neutral 7. When there are more H+ions than OH- ions then the water is said to be acid. If OH- ions outnumberthe H+ ions then the water is alkaline. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 andis logarithmic, which means that each step is ten times the previous. Inother words, a pH of 4.5 is 10 times more acid than 5.5, 100 times more acidthan 6.5 and 1,000 times more acid than 7.5.Acid and Alkaline Minerals and FoodsMinerals with a negative electrical charge are attracted to the H+ ion.These are called acid minerals. Acid minerals include: chlorine (Cl-),sulfur (S-), phosphorus (P-), and they form hydrochloric acid (HCl),sulfuric acid (H2S04), and phosphoric acid (H3PO4). Minerals with a positiveelectrical charge are attracted to the negatively charged OH- ion. These arecalled alkaline minerals. Nutritionally important alkaline minerals includecalcium (Ca+), potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg+), sodium (Na+), and iron(Fe+). (Cancer patients tend to have an excess of sodium. - Gerson page 97).To determine if a food is acid or alkaline, it is burned and the ash ismixed with water. If the solution is acid or alkaline then the food iscalled acid or alkaline. Ash is the mineral content of the food.Three Ways to Restore Acid/Alkaline Balance in Your BodyIf your saliva is too acid you may wish to increase the alkalinity of yourbody. Ways to do this include:1. Eat mostly alkaline foods. The general "rule of thumb" is to eat 20% acidfoods and 80% alkaline foods. Avoid the "strongly acid" foods.Strongly Acid Mild Acid Mild Alkaline Strongly Alkalinemeat grains fruitsfish legumes vegetablessoft drinks nuts berries dairy2. Supplement your diet with calcium and vitamin D. Many women take acalcium supplement daily in order to help prevent osteoporosis. It is wellknown that calcium needs vitamin D in order to be absorbed by the body somost calcium supplements contain vitamin D. What is not generally known isbones are a complex matrix of many different minerals and if all therequired minerals are not present then strong bones cannot be built. Thereare at least 18 key bone-building nutrients essential for optimum bonehealth. The implication is that it is easier to destroy bone throughimproper diet and lifestyle than it is to rebuild bone. Furthermore, as farmsoils become depleted of many trace minerals the foods grown on these soilscontain less and less of the required nutrients. At last count, the humanbody requires 90 different nutrients for optimum health, and the list isgrowing year by year. A good nutritional supplement is no longer optional.3. Supplement your diet with freshly made fruit and vegetable juices. As atreatment for cancer, some doctors recommend one 8 oz glass per hour forevery waking hour of the day. We could never eat the amount of nutrition wedrink with these juices. Drink alkaline water."There are many research studies which allude to the fact that highphosphorus and/or phosphoric acid (found in meat and soft drinks) pullscalcium out of the bony structures (bones, teeth and nails) in the processof digestion and assimilation. This has a disastrous effect on bone density,leaving them porous and spongy. When calcium is pulled from the bones, it isreleased through the kidneys, resulting in stone formation (kidney stones)before it is excreted," The Greenleaves of Barley, Dr. Ruth Swope,1987, Swope Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 62104, Phoenix, AZ 85082-2104telephone 1-800-447-9772."When you drink alkaline water, you are drinking water with excess oxygen,not in the form of O2, but in the form of OH- which is very stable becauseit is mated with positively ionized alkaline minerals. Two of these hydroxylions can form a water molecule (H2O) and give out one oxygen atom. Thealkaline mineral is used to detoxify poisonous acid compounds and when thathappens the hydroxyl ion is freed to supply excess oxygen to the cells toprevent the development of cancer," Reverse Aging, Sang Whang, 1990, SiloamEnterprise, Inc., 560 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, page 51."Adjusting a cancer victim's pH is an absolute must at the start of anytreatment, whether orthodox or wholistic (non-toxic). I consider it a grossoversight that this major modality has been ignored for so long.Dr. Otto Warburg received the Nobel prize in 1931 for the discovery thatunlike all other cells in the human body, cancer cells do not breatheoxygen. Instead they derive their energy in the same manner as plants,through the fermentation of sugar. It turns out that cancer cells cannotsurvive in the presence of oxygen and this has given rise to a variety ofsuccessful treatments based on oxygenating the tissues, such as intravenoushydrogen peroxide, hyperbaric oxygen tank, and blood ozonation (Diamond,pages 912-927).Cancer and pHTo understand why some tissues in the body are deficient in oxygen andtherefore prone to cancer, it is helpful to understand the nature of acidityand alkalinity. Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues arealkaline. Water (H2O) decomposes into H+ and OH-. When a solution containsmore H+ than OH- then it is said to be acid. When it contains more OH- thanH+ then it is said to be alkaline.When oxygen enters an acid solution it can combine with H+ ions to formwater. Oxygen helps to neutralize the acid, while at the same time the acidprevents oxygen from reaching the tissues which need it. Acidic tissues aredevoid of free oxygen.An alkaline solution is just the reverse. Two hydroxyl ions (OH-) cancombine to produce one water molecule and one oxygen atom. In other words,an alkaline solution can provide oxygen to the tissues.The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid andabove 7 is alkaline. The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in the humanbody are designed to be slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.4.At a pH slightly above 7.4 cancer cells become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancercells will die while healthy cells will live (Barefoot, pages 66-67). Thishas given rise to a variety of treatments based on increasing the alkalinityof the tissues such as vegetarian diet, the drinking of fresh fruit andvegetable juices <freshjuices.htm>, and dietary supplementation withalkaline minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. Also recommendedis sea salt, which contains up to 60 trace minerals, in place of refinedsalt.To remove excess acidity from the tissues it is necessary to build up areserve of alkalinity through an alkaline (vegetarian) diet, supplementedwith fresh fruit and vegetable juices and alkaline minerals as describedabove. Then this alkalinity must be moved around the body by any techniquethat works, such as exercise.ConclusionYou now understand the importance of 1) more oxygen, 2) more alkalinity, 3)less free radicals, 4) more exerciseThe transition to a mostly vegetarian diet need not be sudden. There is alearning curve everyone climbs as they change to a meatless diet. You willlearn how to pack more nutrition onto your dinner plate by preparing whole,fresh foods. A good starting point is to remember the traditional dietsaround the world. Prior to the invention of refrigeration the main foodswere those that did not decompose rapidly, such as grains, seeds, beans,legumes (lentils, peas), nuts, fruits, vegetables, and berries. Meat, whenit was available, was generally added in small quantity to other foods suchas "pork and beans", shepherd's pie, cabbage rolls, perogies, "chicken friedrice", etc. The meat was more of a condiment than a food, being added fortexture and flavor. By using meat in this manner, the quantity of meatconsumed can be greatly reduced without anyone feeling deprived. Slowly thepercentage of actual meatless meals can be increased. In this manner thefamily's diet can move in a meatless direction gradually and comfortably.You will experiment with new foods and food combinations, discovering newfavorite dishes and meals that are consciously designed by you to promotethe health of your family. The tendency toward a vegetarian diet has threemain advantages to your health: 1) this diet is more alkaline, 2) the foodis more nutritious, and 3) you get off the top of the food chain wherepesticides and other toxic chemicals tend to concentrate.Subscription email: mailto:bowel cleanse-subscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2000 Report Share Posted October 7, 2000 karma - do you have a good substitute for psyllium that doesn't make your bowels dependent? I have been using the psyllium for a month, more or less, and now my chiro told me I shouldn't. But I love the bowel movements I get with it. Any suggestions? Re: Acidity/Alkalinity > How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your> body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to orderit> specially?You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off theInternet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobbyshop. Swimming pool companies have pH meters and such, but it doesn't havethe right range. You need papers that will test anywhere from 6.0 to 7.8.My roll of pH papers costed $12.50 plus $1 shipping, and that roll will lastquite awhile.I got it here, and you have to scroll down to the very last item on thepage.http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmThere is a discussion on Saliva pH here:http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmHere it is:I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlighteninginformation and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one website. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and haveexperimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenationof body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health andrecovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's bodypH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in theprevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physicsbehind this. Here are some of the excerpts:A Simple TestDid you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure yoursusceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and manyother degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do ityourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score onthis test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from takinghold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score onthis test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. Tolearn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now.Saliva pH Test"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest hispatients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause andprevention of disease."- Edison"The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be,what is the pH of this patient?"- Dr. Carson E. Pierce"Calcium deficiency is the universal property of all cancer cells," The Roleof Calcium in Biological Systems, Volume I, CRC Press Inc. 1985."The use of caustics was proven to have provided a permanent cure (forcancer tumors) in many cases," Health and Longevity, ph G. ,M.D, 1909, University of Pennsylvania. Caustics are strongly alkalinesubstances.A simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heartdisease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases.How to Do the Saliva pH TestWait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and thenswallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then thethird time, put some saliva onto pH paper.The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightlyalkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color withthe chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test.Where to Get pH PaperIt would be good if health food stores and pharmacies would stock pH paper.Why not go to your local health food store or pharmacy and suggest this tothem? There are many suppliers of pH paper. Look for laboratory suppliers inthe phone book. One source is Micro Essential Laboratory Inc., Brooklyn,N.Y. 11210 telephone 718-338-3618. They will send you a catalogue. Whensending a container of pH paper through the mail to a friend, a single rolldispenser (catalog #334 that measures pH 4.5 - 7.5) is quite sturdy andshould not break. However, the Jumbo strips (catalog #3827) in the morefragile plastic tube container are larger and easier to read. These pHstrips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine kit,right beside the thermometer to measure body temperature.Saliva pH and Cancer"When healthy, the pH of blood is 7.4, the pH of spinal fluid is 7.4, andthe pH of saliva is 7.4. Thus the pH of saliva parallels the extra cellularfluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitivephysical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of thenon-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (blue)slightly alkaline range. The range from 6.5 (blue-green) which is weaklyacidic to 4.5 (light yellow) which is strongly acidic represents states frommildly deficient to strongly deficient, respectively. Most children are darkblue, a pH of 7.5. Over half of adults are green-yellow, a pH of 6.5 orlower, reflecting the calcium deficiency of aging and lifestyle defects.Cancer patients are usually a bright yellow, a pH of 4.5, especially whenterminal." The Calcium Factor: The Scientific Secret of Health and Youth, by R. Barefoot and Carl J. Reich, M.D., Gilliland Printing Inc.,Arkansas City, Kansas, 1996.The Importance of Acid and Alkaline Balance for HealthVirtually all degenerative diseases including cancer, heart disease,arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney and gall stones, and tooth decay areassociated with excess acidity in the body. While the body has a homeostaticmechanism that maintains a constant pH 7.4 in the blood, this mechanismworks by depositing and withdrawing acid and alkaline minerals from otherlocations including the bones, soft tissues, body fluids and saliva.Therefore, the pH of these other tissues can fluctuate greatly. The pH ofsaliva offers a window through which you can see the overall pH balance inyour body.Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. All forms of arthritis areassociated with excess acidity. Acid in the body dissolves both teeth andbones. Whatever health situation you are faced with, you can monitor yourprogress toward a proper acid/alkaline balance by testing your saliva pH.What are Acid and Alkaline?Water (H2O) ionizes into hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. When theseions are in equal proportions, the pH is a neutral 7. When there are more H+ions than OH- ions then the water is said to be acid. If OH- ions outnumberthe H+ ions then the water is alkaline. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 andis logarithmic, which means that each step is ten times the previous. Inother words, a pH of 4.5 is 10 times more acid than 5.5, 100 times more acidthan 6.5 and 1,000 times more acid than 7.5.Acid and Alkaline Minerals and FoodsMinerals with a negative electrical charge are attracted to the H+ ion.These are called acid minerals. Acid minerals include: chlorine (Cl-),sulfur (S-), phosphorus (P-), and they form hydrochloric acid (HCl),sulfuric acid (H2S04), and phosphoric acid (H3PO4). Minerals with a positiveelectrical charge are attracted to the negatively charged OH- ion. These arecalled alkaline minerals. Nutritionally important alkaline minerals includecalcium (Ca+), potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg+), sodium (Na+), and iron(Fe+). (Cancer patients tend to have an excess of sodium. - Gerson page 97).To determine if a food is acid or alkaline, it is burned and the ash ismixed with water. If the solution is acid or alkaline then the food iscalled acid or alkaline. Ash is the mineral content of the food.Three Ways to Restore Acid/Alkaline Balance in Your BodyIf your saliva is too acid you may wish to increase the alkalinity of yourbody. Ways to do this include:1. Eat mostly alkaline foods. The general "rule of thumb" is to eat 20% acidfoods and 80% alkaline foods. Avoid the "strongly acid" foods.Strongly Acid Mild Acid Mild Alkaline Strongly Alkalinemeat grains fruitsfish legumes vegetablessoft drinks nuts berries dairy2. Supplement your diet with calcium and vitamin D. Many women take acalcium supplement daily in order to help prevent osteoporosis. It is wellknown that calcium needs vitamin D in order to be absorbed by the body somost calcium supplements contain vitamin D. What is not generally known isbones are a complex matrix of many different minerals and if all therequired minerals are not present then strong bones cannot be built. Thereare at least 18 key bone-building nutrients essential for optimum bonehealth. The implication is that it is easier to destroy bone throughimproper diet and lifestyle than it is to rebuild bone. Furthermore, as farmsoils become depleted of many trace minerals the foods grown on these soilscontain less and less of the required nutrients. At last count, the humanbody requires 90 different nutrients for optimum health, and the list isgrowing year by year. A good nutritional supplement is no longer optional.3. Supplement your diet with freshly made fruit and vegetable juices. As atreatment for cancer, some doctors recommend one 8 oz glass per hour forevery waking hour of the day. We could never eat the amount of nutrition wedrink with these juices. Drink alkaline water."There are many research studies which allude to the fact that highphosphorus and/or phosphoric acid (found in meat and soft drinks) pullscalcium out of the bony structures (bones, teeth and nails) in the processof digestion and assimilation. This has a disastrous effect on bone density,leaving them porous and spongy. When calcium is pulled from the bones, it isreleased through the kidneys, resulting in stone formation (kidney stones)before it is excreted," The Greenleaves of Barley, Dr. Ruth Swope,1987, Swope Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 62104, Phoenix, AZ 85082-2104telephone 1-800-447-9772."When you drink alkaline water, you are drinking water with excess oxygen,not in the form of O2, but in the form of OH- which is very stable becauseit is mated with positively ionized alkaline minerals. Two of these hydroxylions can form a water molecule (H2O) and give out one oxygen atom. Thealkaline mineral is used to detoxify poisonous acid compounds and when thathappens the hydroxyl ion is freed to supply excess oxygen to the cells toprevent the development of cancer," Reverse Aging, Sang Whang, 1990, SiloamEnterprise, Inc., 560 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, page 51."Adjusting a cancer victim's pH is an absolute must at the start of anytreatment, whether orthodox or wholistic (non-toxic). I consider it a grossoversight that this major modality has been ignored for so long.Dr. Otto Warburg received the Nobel prize in 1931 for the discovery thatunlike all other cells in the human body, cancer cells do not breatheoxygen. Instead they derive their energy in the same manner as plants,through the fermentation of sugar. It turns out that cancer cells cannotsurvive in the presence of oxygen and this has given rise to a variety ofsuccessful treatments based on oxygenating the tissues, such as intravenoushydrogen peroxide, hyperbaric oxygen tank, and blood ozonation (Diamond,pages 912-927).Cancer and pHTo understand why some tissues in the body are deficient in oxygen andtherefore prone to cancer, it is helpful to understand the nature of acidityand alkalinity. Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues arealkaline. Water (H2O) decomposes into H+ and OH-. When a solution containsmore H+ than OH- then it is said to be acid. When it contains more OH- thanH+ then it is said to be alkaline.When oxygen enters an acid solution it can combine with H+ ions to formwater. Oxygen helps to neutralize the acid, while at the same time the acidprevents oxygen from reaching the tissues which need it. Acidic tissues aredevoid of free oxygen.An alkaline solution is just the reverse. Two hydroxyl ions (OH-) cancombine to produce one water molecule and one oxygen atom. In other words,an alkaline solution can provide oxygen to the tissues.The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid andabove 7 is alkaline. The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in the humanbody are designed to be slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.4.At a pH slightly above 7.4 cancer cells become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancercells will die while healthy cells will live (Barefoot, pages 66-67). Thishas given rise to a variety of treatments based on increasing the alkalinityof the tissues such as vegetarian diet, the drinking of fresh fruit andvegetable juices <freshjuices.htm>, and dietary supplementation withalkaline minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. Also recommendedis sea salt, which contains up to 60 trace minerals, in place of refinedsalt.To remove excess acidity from the tissues it is necessary to build up areserve of alkalinity through an alkaline (vegetarian) diet, supplementedwith fresh fruit and vegetable juices and alkaline minerals as describedabove. Then this alkalinity must be moved around the body by any techniquethat works, such as exercise.ConclusionYou now understand the importance of 1) more oxygen, 2) more alkalinity, 3)less free radicals, 4) more exerciseThe transition to a mostly vegetarian diet need not be sudden. There is alearning curve everyone climbs as they change to a meatless diet. You willlearn how to pack more nutrition onto your dinner plate by preparing whole,fresh foods. A good starting point is to remember the traditional dietsaround the world. Prior to the invention of refrigeration the main foodswere those that did not decompose rapidly, such as grains, seeds, beans,legumes (lentils, peas), nuts, fruits, vegetables, and berries. Meat, whenit was available, was generally added in small quantity to other foods suchas "pork and beans", shepherd's pie, cabbage rolls, perogies, "chicken friedrice", etc. The meat was more of a condiment than a food, being added fortexture and flavor. By using meat in this manner, the quantity of meatconsumed can be greatly reduced without anyone feeling deprived. Slowly thepercentage of actual meatless meals can be increased. In this manner thefamily's diet can move in a meatless direction gradually and comfortably.You will experiment with new foods and food combinations, discovering newfavorite dishes and meals that are consciously designed by you to promotethe health of your family. The tendency toward a vegetarian diet has threemain advantages to your health: 1) this diet is more alkaline, 2) the foodis more nutritious, and 3) you get off the top of the food chain wherepesticides and other toxic chemicals tend to concentrate.Subscription email: mailto:bowel cleanse-subscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2000 Report Share Posted October 8, 2000 You asked if I represent Arise and Shine, no, not at this time, but have been looking at their products to possibly add to my line. They seem to be very good products. The only MLM product I sell is the Awareness and that is because they would only sell it this way. I usually steer clear of the MLM products, but these were working so well for me that I sell them also. ~Karma <(©¿©)> http://loaves-n-fishes.com Re: Acidity/Alkalinity > How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your > body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to order it > specially? You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off the Internet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobby shop. Swimming pool companies have pH meters and such, but it doesn't have the right range. You need papers that will test anywhere from 6.0 to 78. My roll of pH papers costed $12.50 plus $1 shipping, and that roll will last quite awhile. I got it here, and you have to scroll down to the very last item on the page. http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htm There is a discussion on Saliva pH here: http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htm Here it is: I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlightening information and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one web site. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and have experimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenation of body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health and recovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's body pH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in the prevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physics behind this. Here are some of the excerpts: A Simple Test Did you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do it yourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score on this test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from taking hold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score on this test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. To learn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now. Saliva pH Test " The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. " - Edison " The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be, what is the pH of this patient? " - Dr. Carson E. Pierce " Calcium deficiency is the universal property of all cancer cells, " The Role of Calcium in Biological Systems, Volume I, CRC Press Inc. 1985. " The use of caustics was proven to have provided a permanent cure (for cancer tumors) in many cases, " Health and Longevity, ph G. , M.D, 1909, University of Pennsylvania. Caustics are strongly alkaline substances. A simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases. How to Do the Saliva pH Test Wait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and then swallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then the third time, put some saliva onto pH paper. The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightly alkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color with the chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of 7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test. Where to Get pH Paper It would be good if health food stores and pharmacies would stock pH paper. Why not go to your local health food store or pharmacy and suggest this to them? There are many suppliers of pH paper. Look for laboratory suppliers in the phone book. One source is Micro Essential Laboratory Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11210 telephone 718-338-3618. They will send you a catalogue. When sending a container of pH paper through the mail to a friend, a single roll dispenser (catalog #334 that measures pH 4.5 - 7.5) is quite sturdy and should not break. However, the Jumbo strips (catalog #3827) in the more fragile plastic tube container are larger and easier to read. These pH strips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine kit, right beside the thermometer to measure body temperature. Saliva pH and Cancer " 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 saliva parallels the extra cellular fluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitive physical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of the non-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2000 Report Share Posted October 8, 2000 From the things that I have read on the subject you don't become dependant on it until three months, then you should back off of it to 1/3 the amount taken to keep the body from becoming dependant on it. I believe I read this in the " Colon Handbook " by Grey. I will look through my products and see if I have a good substitute. Non come to mind at this point in time. I am finding from personal experience that once I am getting my body more alkaline, I am less dependant on the products to " move " . ~Karma <(©¿©)> http://loaves-n-fishes.com Re: Acidity/Alkalinity > How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your > body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to order it > specially? You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off the Internet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobby shop. Swimming pool companies have pH meters and such, but it doesn't have the right range. You need papers that will test anywhere from 6.0 to 78. My roll of pH papers costed $12.50 plus $1 shipping, and that roll will last quite awhile. I got it here, and you have to scroll down to the very last item on the page. http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htm There is a discussion on Saliva pH here: http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htm Here it is: I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlightening information and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one web site. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and have experimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenation of body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health and recovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's body pH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in the prevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physics behind this. Here are some of the excerpts: A Simple Test Did you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do it yourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score on this test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from taking hold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score on this test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. To learn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now. Saliva pH Test " The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. " - Edison " The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be, what is the pH of this patient? " - Dr. Carson E. Pierce " Calcium deficiency is the universal property of all cancer cells, " The Role of Calcium in Biological Systems, Volume I, CRC Press Inc. 1985. " The use of caustics was proven to have provided a permanent cure (for cancer tumors) in many cases, " Health and Longevity, ph G. , M.D, 1909, University of Pennsylvania. Caustics are strongly alkaline substances. A simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases. How to Do the Saliva pH Test Wait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and then swallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then the third time, put some saliva onto pH paper. The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightly alkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color with the chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of 7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test. Where to Get pH Paper It would be good if health food stores and pharmacies would stock pH paper. Why not go to your local health food store or pharmacy and suggest this to them? There are many suppliers of pH paper. Look for laboratory suppliers in the phone book. One source is Micro Essential Laboratory Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11210 telephone 718-338-3618. They will send you a catalogue. When sending a container of pH paper through the mail to a friend, a single roll dispenser (catalog #334 that measures pH 4.5 - 7.5) is quite sturdy and should not break. However, the Jumbo strips (catalog #3827) in the more fragile plastic tube container are larger and easier to read. These pH strips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine kit, right beside the thermometer to measure body temperature. Saliva pH and Cancer " 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 saliva parallels the extra cellular fluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitive physical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of the non-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2000 Report Share Posted October 8, 2000 Hello Lookie! I represent arise and shine at www.cleanseandpurify.com . If you a member of the bowel cleanse group, I even offer a discounts. If you would like more information you can contact me directly. SpeerYour Complete On-line Source for Arise and Shine Herbal Products www.cleanseandpurify.comgeorge@... Re: Acidity/Alkalinity > How does the Ph test work? Is it a urine test? How can you tell if your> body is acid or alkaline? Will any Ph paper work? Do you have to orderit> specially?You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off theInternet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobbyshop. Swimming pool companies have pH meters and such, but it doesn't havethe right range. You need papers that will test anywhere from 6.0 to 7.8.My roll of pH papers costed $12.50 plus $1 shipping, and that roll will lastquite awhile.I got it here, and you have to scroll down to the very last item on thepage.http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmThere is a discussion on Saliva pH here:http://www.botanicals.net/shops/shopbotanic/catalog2.htmHere it is:I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlighteninginformation and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one website. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and haveexperimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenationof body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health andrecovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's bodypH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in theprevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physicsbehind this. Here are some of the excerpts:A Simple TestDid you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure yoursusceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and manyother degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do ityourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score onthis test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from takinghold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score onthis test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. Tolearn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now.Saliva pH Test"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest hispatients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause andprevention of disease."- Edison"The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be,what is the pH of this patient?"- Dr. Carson E. Pierce"Calcium deficiency is the universal property of all cancer cells," The Roleof Calcium in Biological Systems, Volume I, CRC Press Inc. 1985."The use of caustics was proven to have provided a permanent cure (forcancer tumors) in many cases," Health and Longevity, ph G. ,M.D, 1909, University of Pennsylvania. Caustics are strongly alkalinesubstances.A simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heartdisease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases.How to Do the Saliva pH TestWait at least 2 hours after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva and thenswallow it. Do this again to help ensure that the saliva is clean. Then thethird time, put some saliva onto pH paper.The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightlyalkaline at a healthy pH of 7.4. If it is not blue, compare the color withthe chart that comes with the pH paper. If your saliva is acid (below pH of7.0) wait two hours and repeat the test.Where to Get pH PaperIt would be good if health food stores and pharmacies would stock pH paper.Why not go to your local health food store or pharmacy and suggest this tothem? There are many suppliers of pH paper. Look for laboratory suppliers inthe phone book. One source is Micro Essential Laboratory Inc., Brooklyn,N.Y. 11210 telephone 718-338-3618. They will send you a catalogue. Whensending a container of pH paper through the mail to a friend, a single rolldispenser (catalog #334 that measures pH 4.5 - 7.5) is quite sturdy andshould not break. However, the Jumbo strips (catalog #3827) in the morefragile plastic tube container are larger and easier to read. These pHstrips to measure acid/alkaline balance belong in every family medicine kit,right beside the thermometer to measure body temperature.Saliva pH and Cancer"When healthy, the pH of blood is 7.4, the pH of spinal fluid is 7.4, andthe pH of saliva is 7.4. Thus the pH of saliva parallels the extra cellularfluid...pH test of saliva represents the most consistent and most definitivephysical sign of the ionic calcium deficiency syndrome...The pH of thenon-deficient and healthy person is in the 7.5 (dark blue) to 7.1 (blue)slightly alkaline range. The range from 6.5 (blue-green) which is weaklyacidic to 4.5 (light yellow) which is strongly acidic represents states frommildly deficient to strongly deficient, respectively. Most children are darkblue, a pH of 7.5. Over half of adults are green-yellow, a pH of 6.5 orlower, reflecting the calcium deficiency of aging and lifestyle defects.Cancer patients are usually a bright yellow, a pH of 4.5, especially whenterminal." The Calcium Factor: The Scientific Secret of Health and Youth, by R. Barefoot and Carl J. Reich, M.D., Gilliland Printing Inc.,Arkansas City, Kansas, 1996.The Importance of Acid and Alkaline Balance for HealthVirtually all degenerative diseases including cancer, heart disease,arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney and gall stones, and tooth decay areassociated with excess acidity in the body. While the body has a homeostaticmechanism that maintains a constant pH 7.4 in the blood, this mechanismworks by depositing and withdrawing acid and alkaline minerals from otherlocations including the bones, soft tissues, body fluids and saliva.Therefore, the pH of these other tissues can fluctuate greatly. The pH ofsaliva offers a window through which you can see the overall pH balance inyour body.Cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment. All forms of arthritis areassociated with excess acidity. Acid in the body dissolves both teeth andbones. Whatever health situation you are faced with, you can monitor yourprogress toward a proper acid/alkaline balance by testing your saliva pH.What are Acid and Alkaline?Water (H2O) ionizes into hydrogen (H+) and hydroxyl (OH-) ions. When theseions are in equal proportions, the pH is a neutral 7. When there are more H+ions than OH- ions then the water is said to be acid. If OH- ions outnumberthe H+ ions then the water is alkaline. The pH scale goes from 0 to 14 andis logarithmic, which means that each step is ten times the previous. Inother words, a pH of 4.5 is 10 times more acid than 5.5, 100 times more acidthan 6.5 and 1,000 times more acid than 7.5.Acid and Alkaline Minerals and FoodsMinerals with a negative electrical charge are attracted to the H+ ion.These are called acid minerals. Acid minerals include: chlorine (Cl-),sulfur (S-), phosphorus (P-), and they form hydrochloric acid (HCl),sulfuric acid (H2S04), and phosphoric acid (H3PO4). Minerals with a positiveelectrical charge are attracted to the negatively charged OH- ion. These arecalled alkaline minerals. Nutritionally important alkaline minerals includecalcium (Ca+), potassium (K+), magnesium (Mg+), sodium (Na+), and iron(Fe+). (Cancer patients tend to have an excess of sodium. - Gerson page 97).To determine if a food is acid or alkaline, it is burned and the ash ismixed with water. If the solution is acid or alkaline then the food iscalled acid or alkaline. Ash is the mineral content of the food.Three Ways to Restore Acid/Alkaline Balance in Your BodyIf your saliva is too acid you may wish to increase the alkalinity of yourbody. Ways to do this include:1. Eat mostly alkaline foods. The general "rule of thumb" is to eat 20% acidfoods and 80% alkaline foods. Avoid the "strongly acid" foods.Strongly Acid Mild Acid Mild Alkaline Strongly Alkalinemeat grains fruitsfish legumes vegetablessoft drinks nuts berries dairy2. Supplement your diet with calcium and vitamin D. Many women take acalcium supplement daily in order to help prevent osteoporosis. It is wellknown that calcium needs vitamin D in order to be absorbed by the body somost calcium supplements contain vitamin D. What is not generally known isbones are a complex matrix of many different minerals and if all therequired minerals are not present then strong bones cannot be built. Thereare at least 18 key bone-building nutrients essential for optimum bonehealth. The implication is that it is easier to destroy bone throughimproper diet and lifestyle than it is to rebuild bone. Furthermore, as farmsoils become depleted of many trace minerals the foods grown on these soilscontain less and less of the required nutrients. At last count, the humanbody requires 90 different nutrients for optimum health, and the list isgrowing year by year. A good nutritional supplement is no longer optional.3. Supplement your diet with freshly made fruit and vegetable juices. As atreatment for cancer, some doctors recommend one 8 oz glass per hour forevery waking hour of the day. We could never eat the amount of nutrition wedrink with these juices. Drink alkaline water."There are many research studies which allude to the fact that highphosphorus and/or phosphoric acid (found in meat and soft drinks) pullscalcium out of the bony structures (bones, teeth and nails) in the processof digestion and assimilation. This has a disastrous effect on bone density,leaving them porous and spongy. When calcium is pulled from the bones, it isreleased through the kidneys, resulting in stone formation (kidney stones)before it is excreted," The Greenleaves of Barley, Dr. Ruth Swope,1987, Swope Enterprises Inc., P.O. Box 62104, Phoenix, AZ 85082-2104telephone 1-800-447-9772."When you drink alkaline water, you are drinking water with excess oxygen,not in the form of O2, but in the form of OH- which is very stable becauseit is mated with positively ionized alkaline minerals. Two of these hydroxylions can form a water molecule (H2O) and give out one oxygen atom. Thealkaline mineral is used to detoxify poisonous acid compounds and when thathappens the hydroxyl ion is freed to supply excess oxygen to the cells toprevent the development of cancer," Reverse Aging, Sang Whang, 1990, SiloamEnterprise, Inc., 560 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, page 51."Adjusting a cancer victim's pH is an absolute must at the start of anytreatment, whether orthodox or wholistic (non-toxic). I consider it a grossoversight that this major modality has been ignored for so long.Dr. Otto Warburg received the Nobel prize in 1931 for the discovery thatunlike all other cells in the human body, cancer cells do not breatheoxygen. Instead they derive their energy in the same manner as plants,through the fermentation of sugar. It turns out that cancer cells cannotsurvive in the presence of oxygen and this has given rise to a variety ofsuccessful treatments based on oxygenating the tissues, such as intravenoushydrogen peroxide, hyperbaric oxygen tank, and blood ozonation (Diamond,pages 912-927).Cancer and pHTo understand why some tissues in the body are deficient in oxygen andtherefore prone to cancer, it is helpful to understand the nature of acidityand alkalinity. Cancerous tissues are acidic, whereas healthy tissues arealkaline. Water (H2O) decomposes into H+ and OH-. When a solution containsmore H+ than OH- then it is said to be acid. When it contains more OH- thanH+ then it is said to be alkaline.When oxygen enters an acid solution it can combine with H+ ions to formwater. Oxygen helps to neutralize the acid, while at the same time the acidprevents oxygen from reaching the tissues which need it. Acidic tissues aredevoid of free oxygen.An alkaline solution is just the reverse. Two hydroxyl ions (OH-) cancombine to produce one water molecule and one oxygen atom. In other words,an alkaline solution can provide oxygen to the tissues.The pH scale goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acid andabove 7 is alkaline. The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in the humanbody are designed to be slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.4.At a pH slightly above 7.4 cancer cells become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancercells will die while healthy cells will live (Barefoot, pages 66-67). Thishas given rise to a variety of treatments based on increasing the alkalinityof the tissues such as vegetarian diet, the drinking of fresh fruit andvegetable juices <freshjuices.htm>, and dietary supplementation withalkaline minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium. Also recommendedis sea salt, which contains up to 60 trace minerals, in place of refinedsalt.To remove excess acidity from the tissues it is necessary to build up areserve of alkalinity through an alkaline (vegetarian) diet, supplementedwith fresh fruit and vegetable juices and alkaline minerals as describedabove. Then this alkalinity must be moved around the body by any techniquethat works, such as exercise.ConclusionYou now understand the importance of 1) more oxygen, 2) more alkalinity, 3)less free radicals, 4) more exerciseThe transition to a mostly vegetarian diet need not be sudden. There is alearning curve everyone climbs as they change to a meatless diet. You willlearn how to pack more nutrition onto your dinner plate by preparing whole,fresh foods. A good starting point is to remember the traditional dietsaround the world. Prior to the invention of refrigeration the main foodswere those that did not decompose rapidly, such as grains, seeds, beans,legumes (lentils, peas), nuts, fruits, vegetables, and berries. Meat, whenit was available, was generally added in small quantity to other foods suchas "pork and beans", shepherd's pie, cabbage rolls, perogies, "chicken friedrice", etc. The meat was more of a condiment than a food, being added fortexture and flavor. By using meat in this manner, the quantity of meatconsumed can be greatly reduced without anyone feeling deprived. Slowly thepercentage of actual meatless meals can be increased. In this manner thefamily's diet can move in a meatless direction gradually and comfortably.You will experiment with new foods and food combinations, discovering newfavorite dishes and meals that are consciously designed by you to promotethe health of your family. The tendency toward a vegetarian diet has threemain advantages to your health: 1) this diet is more alkaline, 2) the foodis more nutritious, and 3) you get off the top of the food chain wherepesticides and other toxic chemicals tend to concentrate.Subscription email: mailto:bowel cleanse-subscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 , I have a problem with Oxalates in food and products, also I'm not able to handle citric. Would I benefit from using Arise and Shine products? Lilly > I represent arise and shine at www.cleanseandpurify.com . If you a member of >the bowel cleanse group, I even offer a discounts. If you would like more >information you can contact me directly. Speer Your Complete On-line Source for Arise and Shine Herbal Products www.cleanseandpurify.com george@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 >You can test blood, saliva or urine for pH. I bought my pH papers off the >Internet, as I had a heck of a time finding it at any drug store or hobby How would one test their blood for pH? This is a great article! Thanks Patty. I have tested my urine and its very acid. I really struggling with eating more alkaline food since alot of greens are high in Oxalates and cannot handle it for my kidney. Cannot handle fruits either since most are citric which irrarate another problem that I have. I have yeast problems too. I know I really need to build my immune system, body up so it can handle more. Thanks. Lilly >Here it is: >I've run across what I believe to be some extremely enlightening >information and would like to share some excerpts retrieved from one web >site. I have followed oxygen therapies for some time now and have >experimented with several as well. I firmly believe that proper oxygenation >of body tissues definitely has a positive effect on one's health and >recovery from disease. One thing I've wondered about is how a person's body pH, diet and oxygenation to the cells relate as an aid in the prevention/elimination of disease as well as some of the molecular physics behind this. Here are some of the excerpts: A Simple Test Did you know that there is a simple test you can do to measure your susceptibility to cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and many other degenerative diseases? This test costs just pennies, and you can do it yourself in the privacy of your own home. By maintaining a good score on this test throughout your life you can prevent many diseases from taking hold and enjoy good health into your retirement. If you have a poor score on this test you can use the test to monitor your recovery to good health. To learn more about this test go to Saliva pH Test now. Saliva pH Test " The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease. " - Edison " The first thought of any doctor who treats any kind of disease should be, what is the pH of this patient? " - Dr. Carson E. Pierce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 Dear Patty, Thanks for the great information! Since I'm taking high school chemistry with my son and daughter who homeschool, I actually understood most of your article!! In Him, Marsha <>{ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Caroline wrote: > > This a bit confusing to me. How is it possible to change it from high acid > chyme (diet) to alkaline? Or put another way, how can high acid chyme/diet > become alkaline? In other words, why not just eat a high alkaline diet in > the first place? > > So you're saying the pancreas makes the high acid chyme more alkaline? Would > the reverse be true then, that high alkaline chyme/diet would make the > pancreas produce more acid for balance? Or isn't alkaline or acid chyme & > diet the same thing? ==>Caroline, you cannot affect acidity or alkalinity in the body by eating " supposed " acid or alkaline foods. The body regulates pH as required and it is different levels in different areas of the body. Read the article on Acidity/Alkalinity in our files by Dr. Price, especially this section: It is very important that dependable data be accumulated as rapidly as possible which bear upon this problem of acid-base balance of foods, since many enthusiasts are advocating strongly the elimination or reduction of potentially acid foods such as cereals, meats and fish. Indeed, a great deal of propaganda is reaching the profession and laity which places great stress upon the importance of keeping the diet potentially alkaline. It is my personal belief, based on the extensive data that I am accumulating, from a study of these various primitive groups and their breakdown at the point of contact with civilization and its foods, that several constitutional factors may be involved besides tooth decay, and which are very important. My investigations are showing that primitive groups have practically complete freedom from deformity of the dental arches and irregularities of the teeth in the arches and that various phases of these disturbances develop at the point of contact with foods of modern civilization. It is not my belief that this is related to potential acidity or potential alkalinity of the food but to the mineral and activator content of the nutrition during the developmental periods, namely, prenatal, postnatal and childhood growth. It is important that the very foods that are potentially acid have as an important part of the source of that acidity the phosphoric acid content, and an effort to eliminate acidity often means seriously reducing the available phosphorus, an indispensable soft and hard tissue component. It is my belief that much harm has been done through the misconception that acidity and alkalinity were something apart from minerals and other elements. Many food faddists have undertaken to list foods on the basis of their acidity and alkalinity without the apparent understanding of the disturbances that are produced by, for example, condemning a food because it contains phosphoric acid, not appreciating that phosphorus can only be acid until it is neutralized by combining with a base. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 On Tue, 29 Nov 2005 10:16:15 -0800, " Caroline Pollak " <MamaMaha@...> wrote: >Actually my question was more about the pancreas & it's ability to make acid >chyme into alkaline via its bicarbonate of soda-making ability you mentioned >in the previous post. So that question wasn't answered. The pancreative juices do alkalinize the chyme. That is what they are supposed to do. They are a big factor in digestion of food. Swallowing digestive enzymes (which generally contain pancreative enzymes) can help " settle " the stomach for me after eating too much. When you " tested " your ph years ago you were probably testing your urine. If your urine tested acid after eating protein foods that merely means that the acid is leaving your body via the urine. It does not mean that your body is more acidic. To my way of thinking it would mean that your body is eliminating acid to maintain the acid-alkaline balance. When you ingest more veggies and fruits your urine would become more alkaline and it follows that more acid is remaining in your body. At any rate it is a temporary thing and changes depending on what you eat. Your body maintains an acid-alkaline balance regardless of what you eat and you eliminate what you do not need to maintain that balance. Ora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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