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The problem in part with fibromyalgia is that
it is merely a "label". If all else fails doctors hang the label on
it. This means there are likely hundreds if not thousands of
combinations and mis-diagnoses of this issue...........Often a
fungal infection is all that it is. An anaerobic fungal infection
has a low prospect of being detected by a doctor if you told you had
it, meaning they can't detect and diagnose a fungal infection if
they know it is there........If as a matter of routine everyone with
these mystery pains would ask for internal fungal treatment then
much of their problem would go away..............It is really
simple, but solving their fungal issue would end the need for the
doctor and medications.
Your body needs minerals and alkalinity.
Get you some figs. Very alkaline.............If you can get away
from the acid, some rather sensational health breakthroughs can
occur.
A simple calcium "antacid" between meals can make a huge difference.
It allows your body to take in more minerals, and minerals "charge"
your body and your body makes better use of oxygen. Oxygen heals
pretty much everything.
Balancing Your Body's pH Levels
By Liz Barrington, Natural Body Healing
Homeostatic imbalances within the body generally occur due to our diet,
dehydration and/or the quality of water we drink, if we have little or
no exercise, our exposure to toxicity and 'electro smog' and pollution,
plus psychological stresses. These factors often lead to imbalances of
water and blood sugar levels, hormonal levels and also our bodily pH
levels.
In
recent years, more and more health professionals firmly believe that we
must look at the importance of pH balanceas the first line of
defence against sickness and disease.
Take
our diet, for instance, and let's look at how changes to what we now eat
have greatly impacted our body's general state of well-being.
Back in
prehistoric times, we used to eat primarily an 'alkalising' vegetarian
diet comprising of berries, shrubs, algae, sea vegetables, roots and
leaves which are fabulous for keeping the right bodily pH levels
required by our bodies to function properly.
Yet,
through the domestication of our livestock, mass production and through
industrialisation, our diets have dramatically changed over the last
several hundred years. During this time, we've been heavily consuming
meat, grains, sugar, salt, alcohol and dairy, which are each hugely
acidic when digested by the body.
As a
result, because our internal organs, muscles and cells etc can only
function properly when they are within a more alkaline environment, the
body struggles to adjust to such extreme amounts of acidity that is
continuously being consumed on a daily basis.
In more
recent years, our bodies have also been bombarded with processed,
ready-made foods that contain even greater amounts of sugar, salt, dairy
and unhealthy fats - all of which are hugely acidic and which cause many
of the health problems that we see today.
Why Does Our Body Need To Be More
Alkaline Than Acidic?
Well,
an imbalance of acidity/alkalinity creates a favourable condition for
bacteria growth, yeast and other harmful organisms and it also weakens
our immune system. All cells that make up the human body are slightly
alkaline, and therefore they must maintain some alkalinity to
function and remain healthy.
We rely
on absorbed nutrients to build our body's tissues, fluids and other
substances and to breakdown substances that are used as energy, or to
form waste by-products.
These
ongoing processes are generically known as the body's 'metabolism'. Our
body's metabolism heavily relies on the actions of enzymes, hormones and
other biochemical reactions every second of the day and night.
However, as each alkaline cell performs its task of respiration, it
continues to secrete metabolic wastes which are acidic in nature. The
by-product of this cellular activity which gives the cell energy and
function, in itself creates 'acidic' waste. Although these wastes are
used for cellular energy and function, they mustn't be allowed to build
up, which they can often do especially around joints and in muscles.
One
example is the often painful lactic acid, created through exercise,
which is often experienced in the form of 'cramps'. The body goes to
great lengths to attempt to neutralise and detoxify these acids before
they become toxins within and around the cell, which would change the
healthy cellular environment.
Body
metabolism therefore depends on the body being in equilibrium and
operating at the right pH level, so that every body function can work
harmoniously.
An
imbalance in the body's pH levels can affect all major body
systems - especially the digestive (liver, gall bladder), intestinal
(colon and small intestine), circulatory and immune systems in
particular, which each depend upon pH balance to function well.
Also,
many vital bodily functions, including enzyme activity and hormone
balance are completely dependent upon the body maintaining healthy pH
levels that should range from between 6.4 to 6.8 for saliva, and 6.0 to
7.5 for urine.
pH
imbalance disturbs the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin in the blood (the
blood cell's ability to collect and transport oxygen around the
body). The more acidic we become, the harder it is for oxygen to be
present and our biological terrain becomes more anaerobic. Without
adequate oxygenation, unfriendly bacteria, viruses, moulds and fungus
flourish. This is commonly known as 'acidosis'.
Because
the body can only function properly when the internal environment is
alkaline in nature, a state of 'acidosis' forces the body to borrow
minerals including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital
organs and bones to buffer the acid and safely remove it from the body.
This process can severely weaken these organs and bones over time, and
further stresses the body by utilising its vital energy sources.
Once it
has begun, the condition of acidosis within the body is like a 'descending
spiral of stress'. Acidity causes inflammation. Inflammation
causes pain. Pain causes stress. Stress causes acidity.
In
fact, EVERY disease in the body actually turns the body even more
acidic. Stress, sugar, alcohol, caffeine, high protein diets, excessive
exercise and medication also create greater acidity levels within our
bodies.
Such is
the state of our diets and lifestyles, according to the latest research,
the body now stores huge amounts of acidity in our fat cells, just to
protect our kidneys from overworking and also to prevent kidney
failure. Body acidity levels therefore
also play a major factor in putting on
weight and increasing body
cellulite.
As
mentioned, body acidity also weakens the immune system which can lead to
an overgrowth of fungal or yeast infections such as thrush and athletes
foot, viruses, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDs and even cancers.
The
modern diet results in our bodies have a low pH (acidic) level hence the
importance of consuming pH-balancing nutritional supplementation, along
with changing your diet accordingly.
If you
do suffer with an entrenched yeast or fungal infection, it is strongly
recommended that you take the following supplements: Colloidal
Silver, Probiotic
Eleven, Caprylic
Acid Combination and Garlic as
these powerful supplements all fight yeasts and fungus, replenish the
beneficial organisms in the bowel, and so help strengthen the immune
system.
How Can We Reverse This 'Descending Spiral of Stress'?
As
mentioned already, a correctly pH-balanced body is essential as it
enables proper metabolic function and allows the body to function
optimally.
Adopting 'alkalising' dietary changes to your body's pH levels can lead
to weight loss, a reduction in joint inflammation, reduced
gastric problems, increased energy levels, reduced arthritic symptoms,
better sleep patterns, improved youthful looking skin, faster healing of
the body, stronger hairs, bones and teeth, and much more.
Simple
lifestyle and dietary changes that correct pH levels can also help
contribute to a balance in homeostasis and to keeping your body in
harmony. For example, drinking warm water with fresh lemon first thing
in the morning, and then intermittently during the day (in addition to
drinking plain filtered water throughout the day), and also taking in
deep breaths during the day can really help support a more healthily
balanced 'internal environment' for your body.
To help restore the correct pH balance in the body, you should aim to eat
80% alkaline-forming foods and 20% acid-forming foods every day in
your diet.
I
have an idea, mission, or suggestion for you. It could be kinda cool.
I
am getting rather sensational results from my recent experiment. I am
taking an antifungal and making efforts to lower my acidity making my
body alkaline. The body is suppose to be akaline but all processes of
nature push the body towards acid. All sickness of man requires an acid
environment.............My theory is/was to find the common denominator
of all sickness, remove it, and then it doesn{t need
diagnose............Basically I am tired of being sick and wanted to get
well................As it transpires when the body becomes more akaline
the oxygen utilization and uptake of the body sky-rockets....Skyrockets
to where it is suppose to be...........The oxygen is what heals in ALL
situations. The key to healing, hyperbarics and everything is oxygen.
By dropping the acidity using common baking soda rapid and radical
healing begins. The body starts killing off everything that is foreign
(fungus, bacteria, cancer, protozoa) it is radically sensational, and it
simply allows the body and blood to function as it should. Once the
body kicks out all the foreigners then it resumes working as it was
designed to do............This is SO simple!
Here is what you can do (I would recommend it). Get you a new box or
two of baking soda. Simple baking soda. Take a teaspoon and mix it
with a shot glass (small amount) of water and down it. It tastes like
crap the first time. Do that THIS EVENING before you go to bed, then do
it when you get up in the morning. Continue this and to the best of
your ability drink water and eat fruits and veggies only..........Avoid
acids.
What I found was I started blowing my nose with lots of results
(typically one hour after taking it), but then I would be clear and
clear like I hadn{t known in a long time , but each phase gets clearer
and clearer.
The clearing of the lungs and breathing alone will help energize you and
drive other body functions to resume normal activity. Each time you get
more and more lung capacity and basically everything gets switched back
on..........It is radically sensational and radically simple.
Going in to the weekend you can likely do it two or three times in a
day. By the end of the weekend it could be like being completely
renewed. Then for the next week once in the morning should suffice as
the body continues to work on itself.
What I found was some sneaky little pains and a slight headache at
first. This is actually a sign of the bad stuff getting killed off, but
it wasn{t bad..............Meanwhile, the effect of what this is may be
what causes your headaches and such to start with! The existence of
these predators. Certain diet issues and such can trigger them, and
this might explain migraines. Meanwhile, if you get rid of the culprit
and keep them gone it can{t happen again..................
Try it for a week or two and see what happens. I am getting pretty
radical results.
For your
body to function properly, the pH of your blood has to be held close to
7.4 and generally ranges from 7.35 to 7.45. As any pH over 7.0 is
considered basic or alkaline and anything under 7.0 is considered
acidic, ensuring that you maintain a slightly alkaline pH balance is
important. Although the health effects of drinking alkaline beverages
are debatable, doing so may help you to maintain a healthy acid-base
balance.
Water
According to
Janet Stein Carter, associate professor of biology of the University of
Cincinnati's Clermont College, well water is slightly basic, with a pH
of 7.08. Infusing water with ginger increases its pH to 7.21, while
adding orange blossoms to water may help to increase its pH to 7.54. In
addition to these infused beverages, some bottled waters manufacturers'
standard products are alkaline, such as Evian, with a pH of 7.64, Fiji
at 7.6, and Arrowhead Spring Water, which has a pH of 7.42.
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Dairy
Whole milk
has a pH of 7.33. Similarly, buttermilk is recommended as a highly
alkaline drink for those following the Acid Alkaline Diet. Due to the
low fat content of most commercial cow's milks, however, Dr. David
Murphy of Self Growth recommends goat's milk over cow's milk as a
naturally alkaline beverage.
Tea
While coffee
and black teas are acidic, herbal and green teas are recommended as
naturally alkaline beverages. With a pH of 7.2 for brewed tea, you may
be able to make teas more alkaline by using infused or well water. As
honey, whole milk and goat's milk are all suggested as alkaline
substances, adding these to your tea also may increase its alkalinity.
Fruit Drinks
Despite
their high citric acid content, both lemons and limes are naturally
basic. A number of other fruits are also basic, such as bananas,
avocados, sour cherries, coconuts, watermelons and tomatoes. While
commercially available juices may not retain these alkaline properties,
juicing such fruits or using them in smoothies may help to increase your
alkaline beverage intake. Including naturally alkaline vegetables, such
as carrots, celery, cucumber, wheatgrass, broccoli and zucchini, in your
juices and smoothies can help to produce a drink that is both naturally
alkaline and high in a number of vitamins and minerals.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/450414-list-of-natural-alkaline-drinks/#ixzz2Rfd3ramS
Your body
maintains a pH that is roughly 7.4, which is slightly alkaline. Alkaline
foods and drinks are those that cause your body to produce an alkaline
ash, identifiable in your urine, and such foods support your body's
processes and promote health, argues Robert O. Young, Ph.D. in his book,
"The pH Miracle." Many traditional beverages, among them coffee and
alcohol, are considered acid-forming; alkaline beverages include
purified water and the juice of certain fruits and vegetables.
Water
As your body
is 70 percent water, you should provide it with a lot of this basic
component, both in the form of clean, fresh water and foods that are
high in water, most notably vegetables. Dr. Young recommends at least 4
liters of water every day, preferably distilled water or purified water
of the type that is filtered by reverse-osmosis. Plain tap water, due to
its chlorine and fluoride content, is not considered alkalinizing.
Green Vegetables
Vegetables
are among the most alkaline of all foods, few more so than leafy greens,
such as lettuce and spinach, whose nutritional benefits are enhanced by
juicing, according to Young. To provide yourself with a concentrated
source of alkaline salts, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and enzymes,
all of which contribute to the alkalinizing effect of vegetable juices,
Dr. Young recommends 8 oz. of fresh vegetable juice as an ideal
beginning to a meal or as an excellent snack.
Lemonade
Opinions
differ as to the alkalinity of fruits. According to The Wolfe Clinic,
most fruits are alkalinizing, while Dr. Young believes that most fruits
are acidic, due to the high amounts of sugar they contain. However,
agreement exists that fruits such as cucumbers and lemons are
alkalinizing. Adding the juice of one lemon to an 8-oz. glass of water
is a great way to get a healthy dose of alkalinizing potassium. Be sure
to avoid adding sugar or artificial sweeteners, which are acidic. Stevia
is a low-calorie, alkalinizing alternative you can use instead.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/349453-examples-of-alkaline-beverages/#ixzz2Rfdmq2l0
Monitoring your Body's PH levels
pH: What does it mean? pH is the abbreviation for potential hydrogen.
The pH of any solution is the measure of its hydrogen-ion concentration.
The higher the pH reading, the more alkaline and oxygen rich the fluid
is. The lower the pH reading, the more acidic and oxygen deprived the
fluid is. The pH range is from 0 to 14, with 7.0 being neutral. Anything
above 7.0 is alkaline, anything below 7.0 is considered acidic.
Human blood stays in a very narrow pH range right around ( 7.35 - 7.45
). Below or above this range means symptoms and disease. If blood pH
moves to much below 6.8 or above 7.8, cells stop functioning and the
patient dies. The ideal pH for blood is 7.4
A
healthy blood pH without cancer has acid + alkaline balance almost
equal. Actually a healthy body is slightly alkaline measuring
approximately 7.4. This ideal blood 7.4 pH measurement means it is just
slightly more alkaline than acid.
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The pH in the human digestive tract varies greatly (see
Human Digestive Tract pH Range Chart on the left side). The
pH of saliva is usually between 6.5 - 7.5. After we chew and
swallow food it then enters the fundic or upper portion of
the stomach which has a pH between 4.0 - 6.5. This is where
"predigestion" occurs while the lower portion of the stomach
is secreting hydrochloric acid (HCI) and pepsin until it
reaches a pH between 1.5 - 4.0. After the food mixes with
these juices it then enters the duodenum (small intestine)
where the pH changes to 7.0 - 8.5. This is where 90% of the
absorption of nutrients is taken in by the body while the
waste products are passed out through the colon (pH 4.0 -
7.0).
If you have a health problem, most likely you are acidic.
Research shows that unless the body's pH level is slightly
alkaline, the body cannot heal itself. So, no matter what
type of modality you choose to use to take care of your
health problem, it won't be as effective until the pH level
is up. If your body's pH is not balanced, you cannot
effectively assimilate vitamins, minerals and food
supplements. Your body pH affects everything. |
Total healing of chronic illness only takes place when and
if the blood is restored to a normal, slightly alkaline pH. |
An Imbalance In the body�s pH may lead to serious health concerns,
including:
Hormone concerns
Cardiovascular weakness
Weight gain/loss
Bladder and kidney concerns.
Immune deficiency
Acceleration of free radical damage.
Structural system weakness, including brittle bones, hip fractures and
joint discomfort
Stressed liver function
Low energy
Slow digestion and elimination
Yeast/fungal overgrowth.
Tumor growth
The body has to have a balanced pH like most living things on earth or
it does not function correctly. The alkaline level is very important
because research has already proven that disease cannot survive in an
alkaline state and yet they thrive in an acidic environment.
The truth is everyone has different nutrient requirements, but we all
share one thing in common - we need to have alkaline blood to stay
healthy.
An
acidic balance will: decrease the body's ability to absorb minerals and
other nutrients, decrease the energy production in the cells, decrease
it's ability to repair damaged cells, decrease it's ability to detoxify
heavy metals, make tumor cells thrive, and make it more susceptible to
fatigue and illness.
An
acidic pH can occur from, an acid
forming diet,
emotional stress, toxic overload, and/or immune reactions or any process
that deprives the cells of oxygen and other nutrients. The body will try
to compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals. If the diet does
not contain enough minerals to compensate, a build up of acids in the
cells will occur.
There are two factors that are ALWAYS present with cancer no matter what
else may be present. Those two factors are Acid pH and Lack of Oxygen.
Can we manipulate those two factors that always have to be present for
cancer to develop and by doing so may help reverse the cancer? If so, we
need to learn how to manipulate those two factors.
Cancer needs an acid and low oxygen environment to survive and flourish
within. Terminal cancer patients are around 1000 times more acidic than
normal healthy people. The vast majority of terminal cancer patients
possess a very low body pH. Why?
In
the absence of oxygen, glucose undergoes fermentation to lactic acid.
This causes the pH of the cell to drop from between 7.3 to 7.2 down to 7
and later to 6.5 in more advanced stages of cancer and in metastases the
pH drops to 6.0 and even 5.7 or lower. Our bodies simply can not fight
disease if our body pH is not properly balanced.
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Shown here are four representations chemists use for
molecular oxygen. In colored molecular models, oxygen is
traditionally shown in red. |
The normal human cell has a lot of molecular oxygen and a slightly
alkaline pH. The cancer cell has an acid pH and lack of oxygen. Cancer
cells cannot survive in an oxygen rich environment. 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. Again, the higher the pH reading, the
more alkaline and oxygen rich the fluid is. Cancer and all diseases hate
oxygen / pH balance. The proper alkalinity pH of the blood ( 7.35 - 7.45
) is critical for the overall health of the body. In other words...
alkalize or die.
Baking Soda and pH Levels
Remember that the pH number is an exponent number of 10; therefore, a
small difference in pH translates to a big difference in the number of
oxygen or OH-ions. A difference of 1 in a pH value means ten times the
difference in the number of OH-ions, a difference of 2 means one hundred
times the difference in the number of OH-ions. In other words, blood
with a pH value of 7.45 contains 64.9% more oxygen than blood with a pH
value of 7.30.
Here's a picture of healthy red
blood cells: |
Blood cells have a negative charge on the outside and a positive
charge inside;
this is what keeps them healthy and far apart from each
other. However, when your body is over-acidic, the acid
strips your blood of it's negative charge. Your blood cells
no longer have the same repelling force and clump together
like this: |
Fact: If your body's pH is not balanced, you cannot effectively
assimilate vitamins, minerals and food supplements. Also, mucus on the
small intestine can block your body from vitamin and mineral absorption.
Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP)
When your tap water arrives at your home, it will usually be
a little over neutral in pH ~ around 7.5.
It will, however, be robbed of its electrical negative
charge and will almost always have a 'positive' ORP .
This means it has no antioxidant abilities and cannot assist
your body in the fight against oxygen free radicals. On the
contrary, it actually robs you of energy as you drink it.
The measurement of this positive or negative charge is
expressed in millivolts, so an ORP reading on our ORP meter
of tap water will most likely depending on your area show
around +350 millivolts. After it has been through Ionizing
Water filters it will most likely show anything from -150 to
-650mv (depending on the amount of soluble minerals in the
water and on the original pH of the water).
ORP is a "potential" energy that is stored and ready to be
put to work. An analogous way to look at ORP would be to
consider pressure. When you blow up a balloon you use energy
that creates force. As long as the balloon remains closed,
this force is a �stored potential energy� in this case
measured as air pressure. When released, this �potential�
energy becomes kinetic energy.More
ORP Meters |
How To Test Your pH Level...
Salivary pH Test: While generally more acidic than blood, salivary pH
mirrors the blood ( if not around meals ) and is also a fairly good
indicator of health. It tells us what the body retains. Salivary pH is a
fair indicator of the health of the extracellular fluids and their
alkaline mineral reserves.
Optimal pH for saliva is 6.4 to 6.8. Spit onto to your Portable PH Meter
on arising before anything is put into the mouth. A reading lower than
6.4 is indicative of insufficient alkaline reserves. After eating, the
saliva pH should rise to 7.8 or higher. Unless this occurs, the body has
alkaline mineral deficiencies ( mainly Calcium and Magnesium ) and will
not assimilate food very well. To deviate from ideal salivary pH for an
extended time invites illness.
Acidosis, an extended time in the acid pH state, can result in
rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, tuberculosis, osteoporosis, high
blood pressure, most cancers and many more. If salivary pH stays too
low, the diet should focus on fruit, vegetables and mineral water as
well as remove strong acidifiers such as sodas, whole wheat and red
meat.
Urinary pH Test: The pH of the urine indicates how the body is working
to maintain the proper pH of the blood. The urine reveals the alkaline
building (anabolic) and acid tearing down (catabolic) cycles. The pH of
urine indicates the efforts of the body via the kidneys, adrenals, lungs
and gonads to regulate pH through the buffer salts and hormones. Urine
can provide a fairly accurate picture of body chemistry, because the
kidneys filter out the buffer salts of pH regulation and provide values
based on what the body is eliminating. Urine pH can vary from around 4.5
to 9.0 for its extremes, but the ideal range is 5.8 to 6.8.
Are you Dehydrated
Individuals' daily water requirements can vary due to many
factors - including amount of exercise performed, total body
weight, total lean muscle weight, and the temperature and
climate of your locale. Many people wait until they are
thirsty before reaching for a bottle of water. However,
thirst is a very unreliable measure of the water needs for
our bodies. The body can lose up to 2 or more cups of water
before thirst strikes. Not getting enough water may result
in a faster heart rate, thicker-than-normal blood, lowered
endurance capacities, and muscle cramps. Drinking water in
regular intervals throughout the day is an important habit
to develop. More |
Foods considered to be alkaline-forming and thus helpful to people with
consistently acid pH include: almonds, aloe vera, apples, apricots, bee
pollen, buckwheat, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, carrots, cucumbers,
dairy products except hard cheese, dates, dulse, poached eggs, figs,
grapefruit, honey, lettuce, millet, parsley, raisins, peaches, fresh red
potatoes, pineapple, soy products, sprouted seeds, cooked spinach,
turnip tops, wakame miso soup, azuki beans, rice, mineral water. More
alkaline-forming foods...Click Here
People who remain too acid often display symptoms such as: anxiety,
diarrhea, dilated pupils, extroverted behavior, fatigue in early
morning, headaches, hyperactivity, hypersexuality, insomnia,
nervousness, rapid heartbeat, restless legs, shortness of breath, strong
appetite, high blood pressure, warm dry hands and feet.
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Balancing the pH is a major step toward well-being and greater
health.
Acidosis ( overly acidic body ) is the primary indicator of Calcium
Deficiency Disease. Scientists have discovered that the body fluids of
healthy people are alkaline ( high pH ) whereas the body fluids of sick
people are acidic ( low pH ).
Alkaline
Foods, Herbs, Spices & Drinks:
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High: Mineral
water such as Apollinaris, San Pellegrino, and Sanfaustino, onions,
garlic, sea salt, most berries except cranberry (acid), celery,
sweet potatoes, chestnuts, kiwi fruit, papaya, cantalouope, mustard
greens, pumpkin seeds, paprika, parsley, parsnips, persimmons,
baking powder, baking soda, ginger tea, collard greens, horseradish,
endive, lemon & lime juice, honeydew melon, mangos, pineapple,
watermelons, ginger root, kelp, collard greens, radishes, rutabagas,
winter squash, taro root, asparagus, and kale.
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Medium: Apples,
apple cider vinegar, apple cider, apple sauce, apricots, artichokes,
avocados, baked potato, bananas, basil bean sprouts, lentils, beets,
bell peppers (all colors), blueberries, boysenberries, grapefruit,
grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, black pepper, broccoli, cabbage,
cashews, cashew butter, cauliflower, cherries, cilantro, cinnamin,
lemons, tangelos, coriander leaf, cumin seeds, currants, dill wee,
raisins, eggplant, fennel seeds, grapes, green olives, peaches,
pears, scallions, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, thyme, watercress,
jerusalem artichoke, saurekraut, lettuce (all varieties), turnip
greens, molasses, okra, hot peppers, mashed potatoes, summer squash,
zucchini, and dandelion greens.
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Low: almond
butter, almond milk, almonds, apple juice, avocado oil, bay leaf,
snow peas, beans (all), grape juice, orange juice, pear juice, green
tea, herb tea, Evian water, Fiji water, Volvic water, brussel
sprouts, clarified butter, organic carrots, cayenne pepper, celery
seeds, unsweetened oatmeal, chamomile tea, coconut oil, coconuts,
coriander seeds, cucumbers, dill seeds, flaxseed, flaxseed oil,
macadamia oil, olive oil, primrose oil, oat flour, wild rice,
unsweetened granola, hash brown potatoes, mace, homemade home fries,
macadamia nuts, mushrooms, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, peach
juice, baked potato chips, rice syrup, Italian and Greek dressings,
spirulina seaweed, vegetable soup, and stevia.
Balanced body chemistry is of utmost importance for the maintenance of
health and correction of disease. Acidosis, or over-acidity in the body
tissues, is one of the basic causes of many diseases, especially the
arthritic and rheumatic diseases.
All foods are "burned" in the body--more commonly called "digested"--
leaving an ash as the result of the "burning", or the digestion. This
food ash can be neutral, acid or
alkaline,
depending largely on the mineral composition of the foods. Some foods
leave an acid residue or ash, some
alkaline.
The acid ash (acidosis) results when there is a depletion of the alkali
reserve or the diminution in the reserve supply of fixed bases in the
blood and the tissues of the body.
It
is, therefore, vitally important that there is a proper ratio between
acid and
alkaline
foods in the diet. The natural ratio in a normal healthy body is
approximately 4 to 1 -- four parts
alkaline
to one part acid, or 80% to 20%. When such an ideal ratio is maintained,
the body has a strong resistance against disease. In the healing of
disease, when the patient usually has acidosis, the higher the ratio of
alkaline
elements in the diet, the faster will be the recovery. Alkalis
neutralize the acids. Therefore in the treatment of most diseases it is
important that the patient's diet includes plenty of
alkaline-ash
foods to offset the effects of acid-forming foods and leave a safe
margin of alkalinity.
A
healthy body usually keeps large
alkaline
reserves which are used to meet the emergency demands if too many
acid-producing foods are consumed. But these normal reserves can be
depleted. When the
alkaline-acid
ratio drops to 3 to 1, health can be seriously menaced. Your body can
function normally and sustain health only in the presence of adequate
alkaline
reserves and the proper acid-alkaline
ratio in all the body tissues and the blood.
For optimum health and maximum resistance to disease, it is imperative
that your diet is slightly over-alkaline.
The ideal ratio, according to the world's foremost authority on the
relationship between the acid-alkaline
ratio in the diet in health and disease, Dr. Ragnar Berg, is about 80%
alkali-producing foods and 20% acid-producing foods.
Below are tables of common foods with an approximate potential acidity
or alkalinity, as present in one ounce of food.
Alkali-Forming Foods |
Figs |
30.0 |
Potatoes |
2.0 |
Soy Beans |
12.0 |
Pineapple |
2.0 |
Lima Beans |
12.0 |
Cabbage |
1.8 |
Apricots |
9.5 |
Grapefruit |
1.7 |
Spinach |
8.0 |
Tomatoes |
1.7 |
Turnip/Beettops |
8.0 |
Peaches |
1.5 |
Raisins |
7.0 |
Apples |
1.0 |
Almonds |
3.6 |
Grapes |
1.0 |
Carrots |
3.5 |
Bananas |
1.0 |
Dates |
3.0 |
Watermelon |
1.0 |
Celery |
2.5 |
Millet |
0.5 |
Cucumber |
2.5 |
Brazil nuts |
0.5 |
Cantaloupe |
2.5 |
Coconuts |
0.5 |
Lettuce |
2.2 |
Buckwheat |
0.5 |
Watercress |
2.0 |
|
|
Neutral (near/neutral) Ash Foods |
milk |
|
Vegetable oils |
|
Butter |
|
White sugar |
|
Acid-Forming Foods |
Oysters |
5.0 |
Rice |
2.5 |
Veal |
3.5 |
W.Wheat/Rye bread |
2.5 |
Most Fish |
3.5 |
Most nuts (X-almond/brazil nut) |
2.0 |
Organ meats |
3.0 |
Natural Cheese |
1.5 |
Liver |
3.0 |
Lentils |
1.5 |
Chicken |
3.0 |
Peanuts |
1.0 |
Fowl |
3.0 |
Eggs |
3.0 |
Most Grains |
3.0 |
|
|
Most
grains are acid-forming, except millet and buckwheat, which are
considered to be alkaline. Sprouted seeds and
grains become more alkaline in the process of
sprouting.
All
vegetable and fruit juices are highly
alkaline.
The most alkali-forming juices are: fig juice, green juices of all green
vegetables and tops, carrots, beet, celery, pineapple and citrus juices.
Vegetable broth is an extremely alkalizing drink.
Most
Alkaline |
Alkaline |
Lowest
Alkaline |
FOOD CATEGORY |
Lowest Acid |
Acid |
Most Acid |
Stevia |
Maple Syrup, Rice Syrup |
Raw Honey, Raw Sugar |
SWEETENERS |
Processed Honey, Molasses |
White Sugar, Brown Sugar |
NutraSweet, Equal, Aspartame, Sweet 'N Low |
Lemons, Watermelon, Limes, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Papayas |
Dates, Figs, Melons, Grapes, Papaya, Kiwi, Blueberries, Apples,
Pears, Raisins |
Oranges, Bananas, Cherries, Pineapple, Peaches, Avocados |
FRUITS |
Plums, Processed Fruit Juices |
Sour Cherries, Rhubarb |
Blackberries, Cranberries, Prunes |
Asparagus, Onions, Vegetable Juices, Parsley, Raw Spinach,
Broccoli, Garlic |
Okra, Squash, Green Beans, Beets, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini,
Sweet Potato, Carob |
Carrots, Tomatoes, Fresh Corn, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Peas,
Potato Skins, Olives, Soybeans, Tofu |
BEANS VEGETABLES LEGUMES |
Cooked Spinach, Kidney Beans, String Beans |
Potatoes (without skins), Pinto Beans, Navy Beans, Lima
Beans |
Chocolate |
|
Almonds |
Chestnuts |
NUTS SEEDS |
Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds |
Pecans, Cashews |
Peanuts, Walnuts |
Olive Oil |
Flax Seed Oil |
Canola Oil |
OILS |
Corn Oil |
|
|
|
|
Amaranth, Millet, Wild Rice, Quinoa |
GRAINS CEREALS |
Sprouted Wheat Bread, Spelt, Brown Rice |
White Rice, Corn, Buckwheat, Oats, Rye |
Wheat, White Flour, Pastries, Pasta |
|
|
|
MEATS |
Venison, Cold Water Fish |
Turkey, Chicken, Lamb |
Beef, Pork, Shellfish |
|
Breast Milk |
Soy Cheese, Soy Milk, Goat Milk, Goat Cheese, Whey |
EGGS DAIRY |
Eggs, Butter, Yogurt, Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese |
Raw Milk |
Cheese, Homogenized Milk, Ice Cream |
Herb Teas, Lemon Water |
Green Tea |
Ginger Tea |
BEVERAGES |
Tea |
Coffee |
Beer, Soft Drinks |
Additional Charts:
ALKALIZING FOODS |
VEGETABLES
Garlic
Asparagus
Fermented Veggies
Watercress
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Dulce
Dandelions
Edible Flowers
Onions
Parsnips (high glycemic)
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Rutabaga
Sea Veggies
Spirulina
Sprouts
Squashes
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Wheat Grass
Wild Greens
Nightshade Veggies |
FRUITS
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana (high glycemic)
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Currants
Dates/Figs
Grapes
Grapefruit
Lime
Honeydew Melon
Nectarine
Orange
Lemon
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
All Berries
Tangerine
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Watermelon
PROTEIN
Eggs
Whey Protein Powder
Cottage Cheese
Chicken Breast
Yogurt
Almonds
Chestnuts
Tofu (fermented)
Flax Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Tempeh (fermented)
Squash Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Millet
Sprouted Seeds
Nuts |
OTHER
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bee Pollen
Lecithin Granules
Probiotic Cultures
Green Juices
Veggies Juices
Fresh Fruit Juice
Organic Milk
(unpasteurized)
Mineral Water
Alkaline Antioxidant Water
Green Tea
Herbal Tea
Dandelion Tea
Ginseng Tea
Banchi Tea
Kombucha
SWEETENERS
Stevia
SPICES/SEASONINGS
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Mustard
Chili Pepper
Sea Salt
Miso
Tamari
All Herbs
ORIENTAL VEGETABLES
Maitake
Daikon
Dandelion Root
Shitake
Kombu
Reishi
Nori
Umeboshi
Wakame
Sea Veggies |
|
ACIDIFYING FOODS |
FATS &
OILS
Avocado Oil
Canola Oil
Corn Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Flax Oil
Lard
Olive Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil
FRUITS
Cranberries
GRAINS
Rice Cakes
Wheat Cakes
Amaranth
Barley
Buckwheat
Corn
Oats (rolled)
Quinoi
Rice (all)
Rye
Spelt
Kamut
Wheat
Hemp Seed Flour
DAIRY
Cheese, Cow
Cheese, Goat
Cheese, Processed
Cheese, Sheep
Milk
Butter |
NUTS &
BUTTERS
Cashews
Brazil Nuts
Peanuts
Peanut Butter
Pecans
Tahini
Walnuts
ANIMAL PROTEIN
Beef
Carp
Clams
Fish
Lamb
Lobster
Mussels
Oyster
Pork
Rabbit
Salmon
Shrimp
Scallops
Tuna
Turkey
Venison
PASTA (WHITE)
Noodles
Macaroni
Spaghetti
OTHER
Distilled Vinegar
Wheat Germ
Potatoes |
DRUGS &
CHEMICALS
Chemicals
Drugs, Medicinal
Drugs, Psychedelic
Pesticides
Herbicides
ALCOHOL
Beer
Spirits
Hard Liquor
Wine
BEANS & LEGUMES
Black Beans
Chick Peas
Green Peas
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Lima Beans
Pinto Beans
Red Beans
Soy Beans
Soy Milk
White Beans
Rice Milk
Almond Milk |
|
ALKALINE
FRUITS |
ACID
FRUITS |
Apples and Cider
Apricots
Avocados
Bananas (speckled only)
Berries
Breadfruit
Cacius
Cantaloupe
Carob - pod only
Charlmoyes
CRANBERRIES
Cherries
Citron
Currants
Dates
Figs
Grapes
Grapefruit
Guavas
Kumquats |
Lemons - ripe
Limes
Loquats
Mangoes
Melons, all
Nectarines
Olives, sundried
Papaya
Passionfruit
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Pineapples
PLUMS
Pomegranates
PRUNES & JUICE
Quince
Raisins
Saponins
Tamarind
Tangerines
Tomatoes |
All preserved or jellied
Canned: sugared
Dried, sulphured
Glazed Fruits
Raw with sugar
Bananas if green tipped
Cranberries
Olives, pickled, green |
|
|
|
ALKALINE
VEGETABLES |
ACID VEGETABLES |
Veggie-broth
Artichokes
Asparagus, ripe
Bamboo shoots
Beans, green, lima, string, sprouts
Beets and tops
Broccoli
Cabbage, red & white
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Chayotes
Chicory
Chives
Collards
Cowslip
Cucumber
Dandelion greens
Dill
Dockgreen
Eggplant
Endive
Escalo
Garlic
Horseradish
Jerusalem Artichoke
|
Kain
Kolrabi
Leek
Legumes (except peanuts & lentils)
Lettuce
MUSHROOMS most varieties
Okra
Onions
Oyster Plant
Parsley
Parsnip
Peppers red or green
Potatoes all varieties
Pumpkin
Radish
Sals
Sauerkraut (lemon only)
Sorrel
SOY BEANS
Soy Bean Extract
Spinach
Squash
Turnips
Water Chestnut
Watercress
|
Asparagus tips, white
Beans, all dried
Brussel Sprouts
Garbanzos
Lentils
Rhubarb |
|
|
|
ALKALINE
DIARY PRODUCTS |
ACID DIARY PRODUCTS |
Acidophilus
Buttermilk
Kourniss
Milk, raw (human, cow or goat)
Whey
Yoghurt |
Butter
Cheese, all
Cottage Cheese
Cream
Custards
Ice Cream, ices
Milk, boiled, cooked, dried |
ALKALINE
FLESH FOODS |
ACID FLESH FOODS |
None
(blood and bone only are alkaline
forming)
|
All meats, fowl & fish
Beef Tea
Fish, Shellfish, all
Gelatine
Gravies |
ALKALINE
CEREALS |
ACID CEREALS |
Corn, green (fresh)
|
All flour product
Buckwheat
Barley
Bread, all kinds
Cakes
Corn, Cornmeal, corn flakes
starch and hominy
Crackers, all
Doughnuts |
Dumplings
Grapenuts
Macaroni and Spaghetti
Noodles
Oatmeal
Pies and pastry
Rice
Rye-crisp |
ALKALINE
MISC. |
ACID MISC. |
Agar
Alfafa products
Ginger, dried, unsweetened
Honey
Kelp (edible)
Teas, unsweetened
Yeast Cakes
|
All alcoholic beverages
Candy and Confectionery
Cocoa & chocolate
Coca-cola
Coffee
Condiments as: Salt Pepper
Curry, Spices, etc
Dressings and thick sauces
Drugs and aspirins
Eggs, especially whites
Ginger, preserved |
Jams and Jellies
Flavourings
Marmalades
Preservatives as:
Benzoate
Sulphur
Vinegar
Salt, brine
Smoke
Sago (starch)
Soda water
Tapioca (starch)
Tobacco, juice, smell, smoke
Vinegar
Lack of sleep
Overwork
Worry |
ALKALINE
NUTS |
ACID NUTS |
Almonds
Chestnuts, roasted
Coconut, dried
Peanuts |
All nuts, more so if roasted
Coconut, dried
Peanuts |
NEUTRAL
Sugar, refined Oils, olive, corn Cotton Seed, Peanuts, Soy,
Sesame Fats, Lards and other greases |
Note: Because a fruit is "acid" is
not an indication that it's reaction is the same when it
enters the body, because it really may be
alkaline.
Honey and raw sugar yield alkaline,
but on account of high concentrate of sugar, become
acid-formers.
Rhubarb with raisins is very good. |
Foods that have a Moderate to Strong
Alkaline-Forming
Effect
Watermelon
Lemons
Cantaloupe
Celery
Limes
Mango
Honeydew
Papaya
Parsley
Seaweed
Sweet, seedless grapes
Watercress
Asparagus
Kiwi
Pears
Pineapple
Raisins
Vegetable juices
Apples
Apricots
Alfalfa sprouts
Avocados
Bananas
Garlic
Ginger
Peaches
Nectarines
Grapefruit
Oranges
Most herbs
Peas
Lettuce
Broccoli
Cauliflower
"How Does
An Alkaline Diet Work
to Cleanse Candida?"
A critical factor in cleansing Candida is eating an "Alkaline
Diet" to cleanse your body of Candida. Eating foods that help you
maintain a healthy
alkaline balance in your body
is, by far, one of the mostpowerful methods to cleanse Candida
and yeast infection.
Doctors will tell you an unhealthy or diseased body is highly acidic.
Therefore, you need a diet that both lowers the acidity and raises the
alkalinity of your body so you can weaken and destroy Candida.
Eating foods that have higher acid pH levels gives Candida the perfect
environment to grow. That's because Candida thrives in an acidic
environment.
The Acid-Alkaline balance of your body
is measured by its pH level. The pH level is a scale that goes from zero
to fourteen. Fourteen is the most
alkaline, seven is neutral and
zero is the most acid. Your body functions best with a slightly
alkaline
pH range of 7.35 and 7.45.
You can eat foods that alter the acid-alkaline
balance in your body to the correct pH balance with an
Alkaline
Diet.
What exactly is an "Alkaline
Diet"?
An
alkaline diet is based on
specific foods that raise the alkalinity of your body and help you regain
the proper
alkaline balance.
When you eat more
alkaline foods,
the alkalinity of your body goes up.
At the same time, to control and defeat Candida, you must lower
your intake of foods that form acids. Examples of acid-forming foods
include beef, refined sugar, certain dairy, white flour and grain
products.
What is on the
Alkaline
Diet Foods List?
Examples of
alkaline foods include fresh
vegetables, almonds, green juices, and foods high in calcium, magnesium
and potassium.
Here are some recipes you can add to your diet that will help raise the
alkalinity of your body:
Lemon Honey Shot
Lemon juice has been shown to kill Candida directly. At the same
time, lemon raises the alkalinity of your body. Garlic adds potency and
has been shown to eliminate Candida. And this recipe is potent!
�
1 tablespoon lemon juice
�
1 tablespoon raw honey
�
1/4 cup water
�
Garlic (optional)
Mix lemon
juice, honey and water in small cup. Take 1 to 3 shots daily after a
each meal. For extra potency, add a clove of fresh crushed garlic.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Tea
Apple cider vinegar is proven to kill Candida as well as
effectively raise the alkalinity of your body. It also aids in
digestion.
�
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
�
1 tablespoon raw honey
�
1 cup warm water
Mix
vinegar, honey and hot water in small cup. Drink 2-3 cups daily.
Simple Flax Seed Salad
Raw fresh vegetables, raisins and flax seeds are proven to raise
the alkalinity of your body. Remember, Candida cannot survive in an
alkaline environment.
�
Red Leaf Lettuce
�
Fresh uncooked Spinach
�
Cherry Tomatoes
�
Raisins
�
Green onions, sliced
�
1 tablespoon Flax seed oil
�
1 tablespoon Flax seeds
�
Dash of sea salt
Rinse lettuce and spinach then tear by hand into large bowl. Toss in the
tomatoes, raisins and green onions. Drizzle with flax oil and sprinkle
with flax seeds. Season to taste with sea salt. Eat 3-5 times a week
with your meals. Delicious!
Let me just quickly recap...
Cleanse Candida more effectively and strengthen your body's ability to
heal by adding Candida-fighting ingredients into your recipes and more
alkaline
foods to your diet.
Acidity � Alkalinity
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What are
Acidity and Alkalinity how do they affect human health?
This
subject is of vital importance!
Scientists report that over 150 degenerative diseases are caused by high
acid levels in the body. Knowing this fact, we should begin by
understanding what acidity and alkalinity are and how they relate to our
health.
The pH
scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 0 being extremely acidic, 14 being
extremely alkaline and 7 being neutral. Body fluids range between 4.5
and 7.5 pH (blood must maintain 7.35 to 7.45 pH). A one point drop on
the pH scale is 10 times more acidic; for example from 7 to 6 is 10
times more acidic, from 7 to 5 is 100 times, from 7 to 2 is 1,000,000
times more acidic. Most plants and fish thrive in waters of pH values
from 6.6 to 7.4. This is a good rule of thumb to use for humans as
parasites, viruses, bad bacteria, and degenerative diseases are more
prevalent in an acidic system. In order for the body to remain healthy,
it keeps a delicate and precise balance of blood pH at 7.365, which is
slightly alkaline. The body does whatever it has to in order to maintain
this balance. The problem is that most people have incredibly
acid-forming lifestyles. Acid is produced in your body whenever you have
stress, upset emotions and when the food you eat is acid-forming.
The human
body is composed of 78% water. The cells in the body are 98% water. Even
our bones are 20% water. We can live for thirty days without food but
only 3 days without water. If all the water is removed from a 150 pound
person, the residue left would weigh less than 35 pounds. We know that
the body fluids of healthy people are slightly alkaline while the same
fluids of those who are sick are acidic, either very acidic or slightly.
Generally speaking, the more acid your body is, the more serious the
illness you have. The degree of acidity significantly affects the body�s
ability to prevent and/or reverse illness and disease (including such
degenerative diseases as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and others).
Individuals that have severe health challenges almost invariably also
have high acidity. Unfortunately, acidity has become a national epidemic
that is one of the most ignored or unknown underlying causes of many of
the degenerative diseases of the western world.
High
systemic acid levels contribute or cause directly, numerous health
problems;
-
Acid
systems can�t use calcium effectively.
-
They
can�t maintain proper blood oxygen levels and cancer can only
develop in an oxygen poor, acidic environment.
-
Acidic blood can�t circulate properly creating extra strain on the
heart.
-
It
adversely affects the digestive system and the lymphatic system.
How is
this condition created?
Our acid
problems are due to a combination of two chronic habits:
-
What
we eat and drink
-
What
we are not taking in [nutrients, vitamins, minerals, water, etc.]
Whatever
comes into contact with our skin, lungs and digestive system is absorbed
into the body very quickly. To achieve and maintain a healthy alkaline
body, we must eat foods and drinks that produce an alkaline body.
The
Standard American Diet (SAD) consists of fast food, high protein, fat,
sugar and carbohydrates, which contribute to an overly acidic body. In
addition, Americans eat next to no vegetables and the vegetables that
are eaten are often cooked thereby creating another acidifying food
whereas raw, unprocessed vegetables are alkalizing to the body. In
general, it is important to eat a diet that contains both acidic and
alkalizing foods. People vary, but for most, the ideal diet is 75
percent alkalizing and 25 percent acidifying.
Dr. Bruce
Ames, noted biochemist at the University of California at Berkeley at a
1998 conference of the Society of Toxicology, told the audience of
researchers that nutrient deficiency may explain why the 25% of the
population that eats the least fruit and vegetables has double the
cancer rate in comparison to the 25% of the population that eats the
most fruits and vegetables.
�Lack of
Vitamins may cause Cancer� Reuters, October, 28, 1998
It is
probable that the population that eats higher amounts of vegetables and
fruits is also more alkaline than the rest of us. It only makes sense.
It isn�t just the nutrient content of the food; it is the acid vs.
alkaline ratios that are positively affected as well.
The
National Health and Nutrition Survey reported that;
-
Less
than 10% of Americans consumed five daily servings of fruit and
vegetables
-
40%
ate no fruit or fruit juice
-
50%
ate no vegetables
-
70%
have no dietary vitamin C
-
80%
didn�t eat anything that had carotenoids
-
The
number one vegetable in the United States is French Fries and that
comprises 25% of all vegetables eaten.
-
Number two is Iceberg Lettuce and a close third is Ketchup.
If we
can�t even eat the minimal amount of alkalizing foods it is no wonder we
have such nationwide issues with degenerative diseases caused by
acidity.
Dehydration is rampant often because the average American thinks that
drinking soda or coffee is the same as drinking water. As well as acting
as a diuretic, soda has an acidic range around 2.5 pH. It takes an
incredible amount of �good� water to counteract the effects of soda. You
may have to drink nearly 32 glasses of 7.0 pH water to eliminate the bad
effects of 1 glass of soda. In addition to soda, coffee, caffeine, and
smoking all contribute to raising the acid levels in one�s body, thereby
contributing to serious health problems. It is important to understand
that raising the body�s pH does not cure disease. It does however, allow
the body to heal itself by normalizing cellular function and ridding
itself of toxins. Also fruits and vegetables will be adding the minerals
that are so important to maintaining good health.
Alkalizing Supplements
We can
reduce the acidifying effects of our diet in the short term with Coral
Calcium and Greens Blend, but most importantly we need to choose a diet
which is balanced on the side of alkaline-forming foods. All natural,
raw, vegetable and fruit juices are alkaline-producing. Fruit juices
become more acid-producing when processed and especially when sweetened.
A food�s acid or alkaline-forming tendency in the body has nothing to do
with the actual pH of the food itself. For example, lemons are very
acidic; however the end products they produce after digestion and
assimilation are very alkaline so in fact lemons are alkaline-forming in
the body. Likewise, meat will test alkaline before digestion but it
leaves very acidic residue in the body so, like nearly all animal
products, meat is very acid-forming.
A severe
acid condition forces the body to borrow minerals � including calcium,
sodium, potassium and magnesium from organs and bones to buffer
(neutralize) the acid to safely remove it from the body. This is a
primary cause of osteoporosis. Acidic conditions can also cause such
problems as:
Cardiovascular damage Weight gain, obesity and diabetes
Bladder conditions Kidney stones
Increased propensity for depression Acceleration of free radical damage
Hormonal problems Premature aging
Aching muscles and lactic acid buildup Osteoporosis and joint pain
including arthritis
Low energy and chronic fatigue Slow digestion and elimination
Yeast/fungal overgrowth Lack of energy and fatigue
Lower body temperature Escalation of tendency for infection
Immune deficiency Loss of drive, joy, and enthusiasm
Easily stressed Pale complexion
Headaches Gastritis
Loose and painful teeth Inflamed, sensitive gums
Mouth and stomach ulcers Cracks at the corners of the lips
Inflammation of the corneas and eyelids Impaired digestion and excess
stomach acid
Nails are thin and split easily Hair looks dull, has split ends, and
falls out
Dry skin Skin easily irritated
Low blood oxygen levels Leg cramps and spasms
Coral
Calcium is called the great alkalizer. Dr Linus Pauling recommended
taking L-Lysine with your Vitamin C. Also consider these other great
alkaline-producing products we have ready to ship: Alfalfa,
Bladderwrack, Broccoli, Kelp, Spinach, Spirulina and the new Greens
Blend.
L-
Lysine, Vitamin C and heart disease prevention.
...ALKALINE FOODS...
Extremely Alkaline
Lemons, watermelon.
Alkaline Forming
Cantaloupe, cayenne celery, dates, figs, kelp, limes, mango, melons,
papaya, parsley, seaweeds, seedless grapes (sweet), watercress.
Asparagus, fruit juices, grapes (sweet), kiwifruit, passionfruit,
pears (sweet), pineapple, raisins, umeboshi plums, and vegetable
juices.
Moderately Alkaline
Apples (sweet), alfalfa sprouts, apricots, avocados, bananas (ripe),
currants, dates, figs (fresh), garlic, grapefruit, grapes (less
sweet), guavas, herbs (leafy green), lettuce (leafy green), nectarine,
peaches (sweet), pears (less sweet), peas (fresh, sweet), pumpkin
(sweet), sea salt (vegetable).
Apples (sour), beans (fresh, green), beets, bell peppers, broccoli,
cabbage, carob, cauliflower, ginger (fresh), grapes (sour), lettuce
(pale green), oranges, peaches (less sweet), peas (less sweet),
potatoes (with skin), pumpkin (less sweet), raspberries, strawberries,
squash, sweet Corn (fresh), turnip, vinegar (apple cider).
Slightly Alkaline
Almonds, artichokes (jerusalem), brussel sprouts, cherries, coconut
(fresh), cucumbers, eggplant, honey (raw), leeks, mushrooms, okra,
olives (ripe), onions, pickles (homemade), radishes, sea salt, spices,
tomatoes (sweet), vinegar (sweet brown rice).
Chestnuts (dry, roasted), egg yolks (soft cooked), essene bread,
goat's milk and whey (raw), mayonnaise (homemade), olive oil, sesame
seeds (whole), soy beans (dry), soy cheese, soy milk, sprouted grains,
tofu, tomatoes (less sweet), and yeast (nutritional flakes).
Highly Alkaline Forming Foods
Baking soda, sea salt, mineral water, pumpkin seed, lentils, seaweed,
onion, taro root, sea vegetables, lotus root, sweet potato, lime,
lemons, nectarine, persimmon, raspberry, watermelon, tangerine, and
pineapple.
Moderately Alkaline Forming Foods
Apricots, spices, kambucha, unsulfured molasses, soy sauce, cashews,
chestnuts, pepper, kohlrabi, parsnip, garlic, asparagus, kale,
parsley, endive, arugula, mustard green, ginger root, broccoli,
grapefruit, cantaloupe, honeydew, citrus, olive, dewberry, carrots,
loganberry, and mango.
Low Alkaline Forming Foods
Most herbs, green tea, mu tea, rice syrup, apple cider vinegar, sake,
quail eggs, primrose oil, sesame seed, cod liver oil, almonds,
sprouts, potato, bell pepper, mushrooms, cauliflower, cabbage,
rutabaga, ginseng, eggplant, pumpkin, collard green, pear, avocado,
apples (sour), blackberry, cherry, peach, and papaya.
Very Low Alkaline Forming Foods
Ginger tea, umeboshi vinegar, ghee, duck eggs, oats, grain coffee,
quinoa, japonica rice, wild rice, avocado oil, most seeds, coconut
oil, olive oil, flax oil, brussel sprout, beet, chive, cilantro,
celery, okra, cucumber, turnip greens, squashes, lettuces, orange,
banana, blueberry, raisin, currant, grape, and strawberry.
Alkaline Forming Foods
VEGETABLES
Garlic
Asparagus
Fermented Veggies
Watercress
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Dulce
Dandelions
Edible Flowers
Onions
Parsnips (high glycemic)
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Rutabaga
Sea Veggies
Spirulina
Sprouts
Squashes
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Wheat Grass
Wild Greens
Nightshade Veggies
FRUITS
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana (high glycemic)
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Currants
Dates/Figs
Grapes
Grapefruit
Lime
Honeydew Melon
Nectarine
Orange
Lemon
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
All Berries
Tangerine
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Watermelon
PROTEIN
Eggs (poached)
Whey Protein Powder
Cottage Cheese
Chicken Breast
Yogurt
Almonds
Chestnuts
Tofu (fermented)
Flax Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Tempeh (fermented)
Squash Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Millet
Sprouted Seeds
Nuts OTHER
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bee Pollen
Lecithin Granules
Probiotic Cultures
Green Juices
Veggies Juices
Fresh Fruit Juice
Organic Milk
(unpasteurized)
Mineral Water
Alkaline Antioxidant Water
Green Tea
Herbal Tea
Dandelion Tea
Ginseng Tea
Banchi Tea
Kombucha
SWEETENERS
Stevia
Ki Sweet
SPICES/SEASONINGS
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Mustard
Chili Pepper
Sea Salt
Miso
Tamari
All Herbs
ORIENTAL VEGETABLES
Maitake
Daikon
Dandelion Root
Shitake
Kombu
Reishi
Nori
Umeboshi
Wakame
Sea Veggies
...ACIDIC FOODS...
ALKALIZING VEGETABLES
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Beet Greens
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard Greens
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Dandelions
Dulce
Edible Flowers
Eggplant
Fermented Veggies
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Peas
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Nightshade Veggies
Onions
Parsnips (high glycemic)
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radishes
Rutabaga
Sea Veggies
Spinach, green
Spirulina
Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Watercress
Wheat Grass
Wild Greens
ALKALIZING ORIENTAL VEGETABLES
Daikon
Dandelion Root
Kombu
Maitake
Nori
Reishi
Shitake
Umeboshi
Wakame
ALKALIZING FRUITS
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana (high glycemic)
Berries
Blackberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries, sour
Coconut, fresh
Currants
Dates, dried
Figs, dried
Grapes
Grapefruit
Honeydew Melon
Lemon
Lime
Muskmelons
Nectarine
Orange
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Raisins
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tangerine
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Umeboshi Plums
Watermelon
ALKALIZING PROTEIN
Almonds
Chestnuts
Millet
Tempeh (fermented)
Tofu (fermented)
Whey Protein Powder
ALKALIZING SWEETENERS
Stevia
ALKALIZING SPICES & SEASONINGS
Chili Pepper
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Herbs (all)
Miso
Mustard
Sea Salt
Tamari
ALKALIZING OTHER
Alkaline Antioxidant Water
Apple Cider Vinegar
Bee Pollen
Fresh Fruit Juice
Green Juices
Lecithin Granules
Mineral Water
Molasses, blackstrap
Probiotic Cultures
Soured Dairy Products
Veggie Juices
ALKALIZING MINERALS
Calcium: pH 12
Cesium: pH 14
Magnesium: pH 9
Potassium: pH 14
Sodium: pH 14
Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acidifying
effect on the body, the citric acid they contain actually has an
alkalinizing effect in the system.
Note that a food's acid or alkaline forming
tendency in the body has
nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. For example,
lemons are very acidic, however the end products they produce after
digestion and assimilation are very alkaline so,
lemons are alkaline
forming in the body. Likewise, meat will test alkaline
before
digestion, but it leaves very acidic residue in the body so, like
nearly all animal products, meat is very acid forming.
ACIDIFYING VEGETABLES
Corn
Lentils
Olives
Winter Squash
ACIDIFYING FRUITS
Blueberries
Canned or Glazed Fruits
Cranberries
Currants
Plums**
Prunes**
ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS
Amaranth
Barley
Bran, oat
Bran, wheat
Bread
Corn
Cornstarch
Crackers, soda
Flour, wheat
Flour, white
Hemp Seed Flour
Kamut
Macaroni
Noodles
Oatmeal
Oats (rolled)
Quinoa
Rice (all)
Rice Cakes
Rye
Spaghetti
Spelt
Wheat Germ
Wheat
ACIDIFYING BEANS & LEGUMES
Almond Milk
Black Beans
Chick Peas
Green Peas
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Pinto Beans
Red Beans
Rice Milk
Soy Beans
Soy Milk
White Beans
ACIDIFYING DAIRY
Butter
Cheese
Cheese, Processed
Ice Cream
Ice Milk
ACIDIFYING NUTS & BUTTERS
Cashews
Legumes
Peanut Butter
Peanuts
Pecans
Tahini
Walnuts
ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN
Bacon
Beef
Carp
Clams
Cod
Corned Beef
Fish
Haddock
Lamb
Lobster
Mussels
Organ Meats
Oyster
Pike
Pork
Rabbit
Salmon
Sardines
Sausage
Scallops
Shellfish
Shrimp
Tuna
Turkey
Veal
Venison
ACIDIFYING FATS & OILS
Avacado Oil
Butter
Canola Oil
Corn Oil
Flax Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Lard
Olive Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Oil
ACIDIFYING SWEETENERS
Carob
Corn Syrup
Sugar
ACIDIFYING ALCOHOL
Beer
Hard Liquor
Spirits
Wine
ACIDIFYING OTHER FOODS
Catsup
Cocoa
Coffee
Mustard
Pepper
Soft Drinks
Vinegar
ACIDIFYING DRUGS & CHEMICALS
Aspirin
Chemicals
Drugs, Medicinal
Drugs, Psychedelic
Herbicides
Pesticides
Tobacco
ACIDIFYING JUNK FOOD
Beer: pH 2.5
Coca-Cola: pH 2
Coffee: pH 4
** These foods leave an alkaline ash but have an
acidifying effect on the body.
As we move along we hope to take one of our simple farm
properties and convert it to a "retreat" of sorts where people can come
experience these strategies first hand. The author is building and
designing uniquely simple and inexpensive approaches for mass appeal and
access.
Contact us today for a farm visit. Email is
usually the best method to contact.