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The acid-alkaline
balance of the body is critical for good health. You cannot seriously think
about individualizing a diet without considering its effects on the pH balance
in your body. We are constantly generating acidic wastes of metabolism that
must be neutralized or excreted in some way for life to be possible.
Humans, therefore,
need a constant consumption of alkaline foods to neutralize this continuous
acid generation. Our life and health depend on physiological power to maintain
the stability of the pH of the blood at approximately 7.4. This process is
called homeostasis.
The term pH means
"potential" of "Hydrogen." It is the amount of hydrogen
ions in a particular solution. When there are many hydrogen ions, the pH
indicates an acidic solution.
When the amount of
hydrogen ions is small, the pH would indicate an alkaline solution. PH is
measured on a scale of 0.0 to 14.0 Any level above 7.0 is defined as alkaline
and any level below 7.0 is considered an acidic pH. The pH of 7.0 is defined as
neutral. The pH of pure water is 7.0
The normal pH for all
tissues and fluids in the body, except the stomach, is alkaline. The digestive
secretions of the liver and its bile are between 7.1 and 8.5. Gallbladder bile
is between 5.0 and 7.7.
If any of these pH
systems are not in the optimal range, the digestive and metabolic enzymes in
those areas and organs will function suboptimal and you will experience a
decline in health.
With the exception of
blood, all of these systems have a vast pH range, in part, so they can change
the pH to maintain the balance in the pH of the blood, which should be kept
between 7.35 and 7.45.
Because the pH of the
blood has such a small range, the body places a high priority on maintaining
the homeostasis of the pH of the blood at 7.4.
Although all of these
tissues and fluids have their optimal enzyme function in the alkaline part of
their range, they will switch to a lower optimal acid range if they need to
release alkaline minerals to prevent the blood from becoming too acidic.
For example, if the
system becomes very acidic, the blood will take up the alkaline-forming
elements of enzymes from the digestive system of the small intestine.
Therefore, a balanced pH of the blood is closely and critically related to good
digestion.
The
importance of digestion in the acid-alkaline balance
The second priority of
the delicate homeostatic system is to maintain digestion in such a way that
nutrients can be assimilated and transported to various parts of the body to
maintain a proper acid-alkaline balance of the blood and the body in general.
Proper digestion
provides the essential electrolytes and other nutrients necessary for an
optimal balance in the fluid that surrounds cells. This important fluid is
called extracellular fluid (ECF).
If there are
digestive imbalances, there will usually be an electrolyte imbalance,
particularly sodium (Na), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) ions.
This electrolyte
imbalance affects the fluid transport system that helps move waste out of the
body. Electrolytes and other nutrients are required to perform cellular oxidation
and other critical metabolic functions related to the life of a cell
The total fluid in
our bodies is approximately 70% of the body's weight. This is practically the
same percentage of water that the planet has. The fluids within the cells of
our body account for 55% of body weight.
The extra cellular
fluid is approximately 15% of body weight. 5% of the extracellular fluid is
blood and 10% is the fluid in the tissues that bathe the cells. If the fluid
transport system or extracellular fluid has an unbalanced concentration of
minerals, insufficient nutrients, or insufficient oxygen, then cells cannot
function properly and begin to die.
Kidney
and liver function in acid-alkaline balance
A healthy
extracellular fluid is supported by proper function of the eliminative organs
such as the kidneys, liver, large intestine, and skin. These organs not only
eliminate waste and toxins, but are the body's primary way of eliminating
excess acid or alkaline elements to keep the body within normal pH ranges.
By studying what is
eliminated in the urine, a reflection of the mechanism that polishes
electrolytes and the acid-alkaline ratio can be seen.
For example, if the
body is very acidic, the kidneys will excrete acid through the urine in an
effort to make the blood more alkaline. In this case, the pH of the urine is
acidic. Furthermore, significant changes in pH in the blood are usually
indicators of disease.
The
importance of diet for acid-alkaline balance
There is a limitation
regarding how much the body can compensate for an acid-alkaline imbalance if we
do not change the diet to balance this relationship in pH, which enters the
system through food.
Therefore, food
intake plays a very important role in the balance of the body. If the body
cannot compensate for an unbalanced diet, the internal environment lowers its
optimal capacity and eventually achieves a condition in which cells cannot
live.
Many illnesses are
the result of the body's attempt to rebalance this internal environment. Some
people think that cancer is a condition that is accelerated by an acidic
condition of the body fluids. Cancer cells can live better than normal cells in
acidic, low-oxygen extracellular fluid.
There are a variety
of causes for acid-alkaline imbalance, but diet is the main factor. Generally,
if our diet includes many acidic foods such as: large amounts of meats,
sausages, grains, pasteurized milk, fat, sugar, and excess protein in general,
in people of a certain structure, your body becomes acidic.
If you consume many
alkaline foods such as: fruits, vegetables, miso and sea vegetables, with the
same structure, the body can become alkaline. Research around the world agrees
that an optimal acid-alkaline intake ratio is approximately 80% alkaline foods
and 20% acid foods.
But each individual
must find their own balance. Even so, it can be said that, commonly, those
people who consume meat daily have a higher percentage of acidity in their body
than those who consume meat occasionally.
A vegetarian diet can
maintain a proper acid-alkaline pH balance regardless of constitution. In any
case, the mental state of the person must be taken into account as it plays an
important role in the pH observed in the urine.
Dr. Cousens has noted
that those people who are vegetarians and therefore should have an alkaline pH,
when they have negative thoughts, their pH becomes acidic. The ability to
digest proteins and complex carbohydrates must also be taken into
consideration.
The
production of acidity is normal
Normal body
metabolism is always producing acids. The human body produces lactic acid and
carbon dioxide when you exercise.
In the extracellular
fluid, carbon dioxide is released as a waste product from cells and is
converted to carbonic acid. Sulfur and phosphorus in proteins and in our acid
are converted through oxidation into sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid.
Complete protein
digestion makes hydrogen ions available to the system making it more acidic.
The metabolic breakdown of proteins also produces uric acid, which in turn
acidifies the system.
Urea is another
derivative of protein. It increases the excretion of fluids from the kidneys in
a way that causes the loss of much needed alkaline-forming minerals.
Fats and
their impact
Fat, in general,
tends to be acidic to neutral due to its slow digestion, which creates more
putrefaction and, therefore, more acidity. In the case of white sugar, due to
the refining process, it does not have alkaline minerals.
Its consumption
increases acidity because the body must use alkaline minerals to polish
acidity. Complex carbohydrates such as grains are metabolized more slowly and
regularly and do not produce the organic acids produced by simple carbohydrates
such as sugar.
We continue with our
guide to achieve the acid-alkaline balance, this time we will continue addressing
the definitions of the term’s acid and alkaline.
Definition
and discussion of acidic and alkaline foods
It is important to
understand that you cannot tell which foods are acidic or alkaline by taste.
There are several factors that determine whether a specific food makes the body
acidic or alkaline.
For example, a ripe
organic lemon, which is a food that contains high concentrations of organic
acids, has a sour taste and is classified as a sour fruit, is actually an
alkaline-forming food.
This is because its
high concentration of alkaline minerals has a general effect of increasing the
body's alkaline reserve, thus making the body more alkaline. The mild organic
acids in lemon act as cleaning agents in the stomach.
In the digestive
process, these acids are converted into carbon dioxide and water and therefore
do not create an acidic condition in the system. Calcium, magnesium, sodium,
potassium, and iron are the main alkaline minerals.
Foods that have high
concentrations of these minerals are considered alkaline-forming foods. Foods
that are high in sulfur, phosphorus, iodine, and chlorine are acid-forming
foods. Most natural foods have acidic and alkaline-forming minerals in them.
Meats are acidic.
Most grains and dairy products too, especially if they are pasteurized.
Fresh goat's milk and
fresh cow's milk are slightly alkaline. Processed cheeses are acidic. Butter is
neutral to acidic. Most oils are slightly acidic to neutral.
Most nuts, beans,
peas, simple sugars, and vegetarian proteins are acidic to some degree. Soy is
alkaline.
What is
the acidity or alkalinity of fruits?
There is considerable
confusion about the acidity or alkalinity of fruits. Almost all ripe fruits and
vegetables are alkaline in formation. Fruits and vegetables that have been
grown on commercially prepared and inorganic soils are less alkaline because
they grow on demineralized soils.
Plums and blueberries
have benzoic acid and other acids that make them acidic. Also, most fruits that
are not ripe are acidic. Other foods that have an acidifying effect are white
flour, synthetic vitamins, saccharin, chemical additives, colorings,
preservatives and refined and processed foods, psychedelic drugs, soft drinks
and other synthetic drugs.
These products are
acid-forming because they either never had alkaline-forming minerals or the
minerals were mined during the chemical or refining process.
In order for the body
to excrete metabolic acids such as sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid from the
system, without harming the kidneys or intestines, they are neutralized with
alkaline-forming mineral salts such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and
potassium.
When these alkaline
reserves decrease or are used by the system, the body begins to become more
acidic, as it begins to absorb these minerals from the cells in order to clean
the blood. The result of this leads to a deterioration of the nervous system
and decreases mental clarity.
The mind slows down
and eventually a coma may occur under acidic blood pH 6.95. A slow mind and
lack of mental clarity are typical signs of those who have an acid diet.
That is why it is
important to maintain a high reserve of alkaline mineral salts, since they
neutralize emerging situations in which the body can become very acidic. This
is done by eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
Most synthetic
vitamins have acidic effects. One of the most acidifying is ascorbic acid,
which is a synthetic form of vitamin C separated from its natural components.
Vitamin A, whether synthetic or not, is also acidic, although that doesn't
apply to beta carotene. Vitamin K is alkaline and helps maintain calcium, which
is one of the main alkaline minerals.
Symptoms
of excess acidity
There are several
factors that make the body acidic to more than meats, grains, sugar, fat, and
processed and refined foods. The major consequence of a systemic acidosis is
central nervous system depression.
An acidic person
often experiences an unclear mindset, slow thought processes, headaches, and
depression. Fatigue and muscle tension are one of the main symptoms. Lower back
pain and widespread muscle pain are secondary to a low calcium state.
The more acidity a
person has, the more irritable he becomes as Ca, Mg, K, Na are lost from the
muscles and nerve cells. Neck and shoulder tension, arthritis and osteoporosis
are also typical problems.
Muscle spasms and
jerks can occur when calcium is low. The feeling of fatigue and weakness arises
from toxemia that develops because the kidneys are working so hard to excrete
acids that they do not work so well to eliminate other types of systemic toxins
that accumulate from day to day.
Stomach pains,
nausea, vomiting and chest pain are also other symptoms of people with high
doses of heartburn. Constipation is a symptom that can occur at times.
Symptoms
of excess alkalinity in the blood
The main symptom of
alkalosis in vegetarians that Dr. Cousens has observed is over-excitement of
the nervous system. An initial sign of this is muscle startle especially in the
face and forearm.
There is a general
increased tendency for muscle spasms and cramps. Central nervous system
dysfunctions can manifest as extreme nervousness. Another tendency is to fly
by, accompanied by the inability to concentrate.
How to
measure acid-alkaline balance
Measuring your body's
acid-alkaline balance at home is easily done by collecting the urine produced
over a 24-hour period. It is used from the second urine in the morning until
the first urine of the next day.
Mix the total
collection well and then put on a pH measuring paper and read the result. Don't
be shy, it's good to know yourself in every way and urine is sterile.
For non-vegetarians
and lacto vegetarians, an overall good pH can range from 6.3 to 6.9. For
vegetarians who do not eat dairy or for vegetarians who eat raw foods, a safe
range is between 6.3 and 7.2.
Also, a saliva test
can be done. The pH of saliva is thought to be an indicator of the alkaline
reserve in the body and the pH condition of the cells. A normal pH of saliva
taken before eating in the morning is 6.8 to 7.2. It should be more alkaline
after eating.
Dr. Morter's research
indicates that if the pH of morning saliva is below 6.2, it indicates an acid
system with an inadequate amount of alkaline minerals, but with some alkaline
reserve.
If the pH of saliva
is between 5.5 and 5.8 without the pH rising after eating, it means that the
body is extremely acidic and there are no alkaline reserves.
Indicators
for optimal pH function are:
·
Good
energy and feeling of well-being;
·
A calm
nervous and muscular system;
·
Effective
digestion and regular movement of the intestines;
·
Colds and
flus stay away;
·
General
feeling of clarity and physical, mental and spiritual vitality.
How to
balance pH
Our bodies are
simultaneously acidic and alkaline. Focusing on giving the body an optimal percentage
of acidic or alkaline-forming foods helps maintain balance.
Based on the result
of the pH of the urine taken within 24 hours, you can start to organize a diet
that balances the pH. Bringing urine to normal pH is not a cure for all
diseases but a preventive measure.
In the normal pH
range, all enzymes and electrolytes in the digestive systems, organs, and the
glandular system function optimally. When the enzymes and electrolytes function
optimally, the cells of the glands and organs also work at optimum performance.
Urine pH imbalances
tell us more about the body on a preventive level. Abnormalities in the pH of
the blood reflect the pathology of the body.
There are two primary
and complementary approaches to balancing pH.
The first is to eat
foods and herbs that keep you in good health and restore the correct
acid-alkaline balance. This, of course, assumes that the food that is consumed
is being digested.
The second approach
is to use digestive enzymes from live plants to aid in the digestion of food
that is not being digested.
For example, if you
are very alkaline, it is beneficial to eat more protein because when the
protein is fully digested, it carries acidic elements into the system. This
occurs when you have the ability to properly digest protein.
And when protein is
not digested, it is suggested to consume protein plant digestive enzymes. The
same happens if the body is very acidic and complex carbohydrates cannot be
digested.
The proper plant
enzymes activate this digestion so that the alkaline minerals in these foods
can be released into the system and an alkaline reserve is built in the system.
There are other
factors that cause the body to become more acidic. One is the bad habit of
breathing. The deeper you breathe, the more easily acid is removed from the
system because it releases carbon dioxide and, therefore, lowers carbonic acid
in the blood.
One reason why most
people are slightly acidic in the morning is that the depth of breath is
lowered during sleep. This results in a retention of CO2. Exercising a lot
without adequate breathing produces lactic acid and CO2.
Poor oxygenation of
cells creates poor cellular oxidation of metabolism and even cell death. 90% of
metabolic oxidation is provided by the oxygen we breathe.
Deep breathing exercises
in the morning, during the day, before and after exercising, will reduce acid
building.
The Guided
Introspection CD can help you in this process because it teaches proper
breathing and total relaxation. Repressed emotions, excessive anger, negative thoughts,
and other emotions can increase heartburn. Chronic stress also contributes to
heartburn in the system.
Ways to alkalize the
system
·
reduce or
stop eating meats;
·
lower
your protein intake in general;
·
lower
your fat intake;
·
cut down
on pasteurized dairy, including yogurt;
·
do not
consume white sugar;
·
eat more
fresh and raw fruits, vegetables and their juices;
·
eat raw
foods such as green sprouts, herbs, and certain alkaline-forming nuts, seeds,
and grains;
·
Consume
specific alkaline foods such as: pure lemon juice, at least twice a day,
chaparral tea, peaches and foods with vitamin K. The outer leaf of cabbage is
high in vitamin K. Wheatgrass juice is an excellent alkalizer;
·
Use
vegetarian digestive enzymes to improve poor digestion of complex carbohydrates.
The most concentrated source of this is high in amylase and extracted from
vegetarian sources;
·
Use plant
enzymes to improve fat digestion;
·
Stay
emotionally balanced;
·
Detoxify
and heal the kidneys, liver and intestines;
·
Take deep
breaths all day;
·
Avoid
forced and prolonged exercise;
Ways to
acidify the system
1.
Consume
apple cider vinegar that comes directly from fermented apple juice. This has
enzymes high in natural organic potassium, phosphorus, chlorine and sodium,
magnesium, sulfur, iron, copper, silicon and other minerals.
2.
This
vinegar stimulates digestion if consumed in a little water about 5 minutes
before meals.
3.
Improve
protein digestion with plant enzymes
4.
Eat more
proteins like nuts, seeds, grains, and corn.
5.
Watermelon
seeds are very acidic
6.
Fermented
foods such as sauerkraut, as it is high in lactic acid and supports a healthy
growth of the intestinal flora
7.
Cranberry
juice. Onions and garlic too
8.
Minimize
excessive deep breathing
9.
Take
ascorbic acid
10. Do forceful exercise
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people with diabetes grows worldwide, the disease takes an ever-increasing
proportion of not only the patient's household budgets but also the overall
healthcare budget. Without primary prevention, the diabetes epidemic will
continue to grow.
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