Easily Improve Your Health With An Alkaline Diet

 

Because of factors like diet and stress, many people in the industrialized world have bodies that are too acidic and over-burdened with toxins, and so are afflicted with health problems that run the gamut from minor and major skin irritations to depression, chronic fatigue and back pain to arthritis, ulcers, osteoporosis and cancer.

Just consider the following facts:

• Diseased bodies are unbalanced, having a high concentration of acidity in their tissues and the blood. And yet the absence of this balance is rarely noticed by our standard medical tests. So tests may show you are fine, but you feel otherwise.

• The #1 cause of excess acidity is waste products left behind by incomplete digestion. We need hydrochloric acid to digest our food. The more difficult a food is to digest, the more acid is required to digest it.

• In general difficult-to-digest means acid-forming, and easy-to-digest means alkaline.

• Health is easier to achieve and maintain if one consumes four times as much alkaline food as acidic food. When such an ideal ratio is maintained, the body usually has a balanced body chemistry and strong resistance against disease.

SIMPLE SOLUTION: Find out what to eat (and what to avoid) to improve your health! The more alkaline foods are excellent for almost everyone, with certain exceptions like patients of ulcer, allergy and sugar-sensitivity -- who may react to sweet fruits or other specific foods.

To help you get started in improving your health, take a look at this list of alkaline and acidic foods:

Alkaline-to-Acid Food List

Lower down foods become less alkaline and more acid-forming (usually more difficult to digest)

MORE ALKALINE: The best foods, also good for detox-diet

Lemon/calamansi water with a pinch of salt
Herb tea
Honey (a little)
Apple cider vinegar
Coconut water
Citric fruit juice
Other fruit juices
Vegetable juice
Lactobacteria drinks without milk
Citric fruits
Juicy fruits
All other fruits including super-ripe banana (except 4 starchy fruits below)
Green leafy vegetables and sea vegetables , sprouts
All other vegetables (except 2 starchy veggies in next category, and 3 listed at bottom of chart)
Extra virgin oil produced without heat friction- best flax oil, hemp oil, then coconut and olive oil

SEMI-ALKALINE: Good for healthy people

Small amount of yogurt just for lactobacteria (among dairy, best is goat’s milk yogurt)
Molasses
Starchy vegetables/fruits (potato, eggplant, normal banana, avocado, jackfruit, breadfruit)
Nuts (in small quantity, blended or very well-chewed, not fried)
Raw sugar

SEMI-ACID-FORMING: Good for healthy people in smaller quantity

Buckwheat (which is an herb, not a grain)
Mildly sautéed vegetables (better use coconut oil)
Millet (the most alkaline grain)
Other whole grains (including 100% wholegrain bread/rice/noodles, corn, oats, barley)
Fresh tofu
Legumes (e.g. mung beans, lentils, soya, peanut)

ACID-FORMING: A little bit is not too bad for healthy people

Refined grains (including white bread, white rice, white noodles, veggie-meat)
Most “junk foods”

EXTREMELY ACID-FORMING: Eliminate or minimize

Deep fried foods
Fish
Poultry
Meat
Eggs (the most difficult to digest food, and also the #1 cause of bad cholesterol)

Notes: 1) Dairy products vary according to personal situation – for some it is good, for others it is bad. 2) Refined sugar, tea and coffee are not difficult to digest, but if one consumes them liberally then they are very acid-forming and also rob the body of needed nutrients. 3) Onion, garlic and mushroom are not difficult to digest, but they heat up the lower glands, and thus very much disturb the emotions.

Gradually increase the alkaline foods in your diet, and see for yourself how your health improves!

Dada Dharmavedananda has been teaching yoga and natural therapy for nearly 40 years. He is the founder-director of the Ananda Marga Wellness Center. Visit his website to find out more about natural therapy and for more health information

Correct Your pH Balance With A Detox And Cleanse - Become More Alkaline Than Acidic

 

The first step in correcting your pH (alkaline-acid) imbalance is to remove debris that has built up in the body over the years from dietary and environmental toxins such as refined foods, processed foods, household chemicals and pollution. The acid that is generated from these toxins harms the body and causes low energy, pain and other health problems. By detoxing and cleansing your body, you allow it to heal naturally.

Many people's diets consist of acid-forming foods like sugar, dairy, white flour, artificial sweeteners, coffee, soda and alcoholic beverages. When the body is too acidic, it becomes breeding grounds for bacteria, yeast and fungi. This interrupts cellular activity. Long term, excess acidity leads to thinner bones and lower muscle mass. These problems are compounded by normal aging, which increases bone loss and muscle deterioration. A detoxification or cleanse can help slow down this process of deterioration and can increase vitality.

The most beneficial cleanses are those that remove acidic wastes via the seven channels of detoxification and elimination: the colon, blood, skin, kidneys, lymphatic system, lungs and liver.

The best cleanse to start with is the colon cleanse. Without a clean colon your body cannot eliminate toxins from tissues and organs. The colon is the body's first defense for toxic substances. When it is toxic, the rest of your body suffers.

A detox can include a special diet, vitamins, hydrotherapy, exercise, breathing techniques or sauna therapy. Although more controversial, some cleanses include colon hydrotherapy or fasting.

Who needs to detox?

Perfect candidates for a detox include those who experience:

• Weight issues
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Frequent colds & flus
• Allergies & asthma
• High blood pressure
• Constipation or digestive problems
• Menstrual problems
• Aches & pains

Are there special considerations while doing a detox?

It is very important to take care of your body during a cleanse:

• Get plenty of rest
• Drink 1/2 ounces of water per pound of body weight
• Stay away from citric acid (excluding lemons and limes), mushrooms, yeast, vinegar, peanut products and corn products
• Dry brush your skin (always brushing towards the heart)
• Neti with sea salt (neti bowls are sold at drug stores and health food stores)
• When taking a shower, run hot water for 30 seconds then cold water for 30 seconds. Repeat 7 times
• Remove greasy foods, sugar and saturated fat from your diet
• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, over the counter drugs, cigarettes
• Minimize use of chemical-based household products
• Choose all natural personal health care products
• Eat plenty of fiber, including fresh vegetables and fruits, brown rice, beets, radishes, artichokes, seaweed
• Breathe deeply to get oxygen circulating
• Sweat to eliminate waste
• Stay away from stressful situations
• Exercise, practice yoga, meditate

Non-eliminated acid waste is reabsorbed through the colon into the liver and goes back into general circulation, until it deposits in the tissues. Therefore, it is

Learn what foods balance your pH level. Click here.

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Click here to review a list of foods that are high in fiber, which really help when doing a cleanse or detox

 important to eat healthy foods and do cleanses to keep your body's pH level balanced.

Understanding the Types of Soil in Your Garden - Acid, Chalk-Alkaline, Clay and Sand

 

Understanding the different types of soil is essential if you want to create the perfect garden. This is because each variety of plant requires a different type of soil in order to thrive and reward you with lush foliage and dazzling flowers. Some plants are more hardy and can withstand various soil conditions whilst other plants are very fussy about their needs.

Acid Soil

If you have acid soil but want to grow lime-loving plants, you can simply add lime to it. If on the other hand if you have lime soil and want to grow acid-loving plants such as azaleas, then this is most likely impossible if you have chalk or limestone rocks beneath. In such circumstances you will need to build a raised bed.

Chalk/Alkaline Soil

Many people will tell you that acid soil is best, however if you have chalk or alkaline soil then you can still grow plenty of different plants as long as you know what to look for. Amongst the best choices are birch, hawthorn, clematis, buddleia, lilac, roses, bamboo, magnolia and honesty.

Clay Soil

Clay soil definitely has it's plus and minus points. In it's favour, clay can hold nutrients and water for longer. The major problems, however, are that in a drought it becomes too dry and hard to work with, and during a wet spell it becomes too wet to work with. Plants that can be grown include daffodils, elder and roses. Whatever you do, do not mix sand into clay unless you want concrete!

Sandy Soil

Sandy soil is great for gardeners because most plants thrive and it is easy to dig. The only draw-back is that water and fertilizer drains through very quickly so to help avoid this problem, dig in some compost or manure.

There are a number of ways to find out what type of soil is in your garden. If you want to find out right now, have a look at the plants that are growing in your neighbours' gardens and then find out what sort of soil those plants grow in. If you are still unsure, you should buy a soil-testing kit from a garden supply shop.

George Kerr is a keen garden and DIY enthusiast who writes for website Finer Living which has further reading on garden soil, bark mulch and other garden related things.

Christmas – Awesome Festive Damage Control With ‘Alkaline’ Water – A Transformational Health Gift!

 

Christmas is a time of giving and there is no better gift than to give yourself and your family the awesome gift of alkaline water. We know that water sustains all forms of life. We now know that two thirds of our body is water and three quarters of our planet is made up of water! You need to understand that not just any water is good water.

Water Therapy: Our brain is made up of 80% water and 90% of our blood is water. Water has so many benefits for your body such as flushing out toxins, preventing dehydration, reducing fatigue, constipation, and can even reduce kidney stones and heart disease. Water therapy can minimize or reverse certain medical conditions. Having a glass of water 30 minutes before eating helps with digestion of food. It is better to avoid having a glass of water while eating your food although small sips are ok. The reason for this is that water during eating dilutes the acids in the stomach leading to improper digestion of foods. Researchers also tell us that water helps with heart burn, arthritis, hypertension, asthma (decreases the inflammatory process) and even headaches. You can benefit by simply drinking more water.

The best way to start your day is with a glass of water with a twist of lemon in it. This will help with releasing toxins and acids in the body. Know that hunger is often a mistaken signal for thirst. Drinking water decreases hunger pains. So when at a festive function reach for a glass of water when you think you are still hungry and watch those hunger pains simply disappear. This works! Even slight dehydration slows down metabolism this is why drinking more water helps with loosing weight.

We have all experienced afternoon fatigue blues and they become worse when dehydrated. Most people when feeling tired in the afternoon will reach for coffee, soda or tea. These sugary or caffeine drinks will only create more dehydration. Water is what you want to be reaching out for as it will energize, hydrate you and keep your body functions healthier and less prone to health issues!

We loose about two and a half litres of water a day. Food supplies us with about 20% of our water intake. While researchers tell us that 8 glasses a day are a good measure for our health, we now know that if you are exercising you need to add an extra 1-2 cups per hour to keep hydrated. If you exert more excessive exercise then add 2-3 cups per hour. If your urine is colorless or has a slight color you are probably drinking enough water.

What type of water is best? We know today that often house-hold water running from the tap may be less than adequate containing contaminates. So what is the best water? This has been a topic of major controversy. Should it be alkaline, distilled, reverse osmosis systems or filtered? Research today appears to conclude that alkaline water is the most beneficial. Alkaline water only has benefits compared to the others which have pros and cons. It even has minerals too!

Most people don't realize that we actually absorb more chlorine through our skin in the shower than by drinking it. Having a shower filter can make a huge difference for the health of our body and can effect topical skin conditions too. There are countless testimonials of softer healthier skin, less rashes etc after a shower filter has been applied.

Most people are acidic in lifestyle. Accumulation of acid waste increases the aging process and conditions related. The goal is to help to dispose of the acid waste build up in our bodies. Alkaline water can even change a depressed mood into a brighter mood according to Japanese doctors.

What You Must Know About Storing Water in Plastic Bottles:

Dangerous toxins can leach from plastic water bottles. Here is what you need to know. This liquid life force called water needs to be stored correctly. Today you can buy various types of water in plastic bottles. However, you need to be aware of the toxins in plastics and the best way to avoid them. When next buying water turn the bottle upside down and you will see a triangle with a number in it. The safest plastics to use are the ones with the number 2, 4 or 5. These plastics are softer. The harder types of plastics can leach toxins into the water from the bottle.

So best practice is to avoid hard clear plastic bottles particularly bottles with the number 1 in the triangle on the bottom as research suggests they leach toxins. In the triangle on the bottom avoid bottles with DEHA (possible cancer causing agent) and DEHP (possibly toxic to reproductive system too). Avoid bottles marked with number 7 on the bottom of hard plastics. Do not re-use clear plastic bottles. Do not use scratched plastic bottles or discolored. Get rid of them as they leach toxins into the water. Stainless steel and glass are the best to use.

So when at the festive dinner or party reach for a glass of water rather than another alcoholic, soda or caffeine drink. You will increase hydration and won't feel fatigued and end up with a hang-over either! Water has been called the elixir of life and no wonder with its amazing healing powers. Water sustains all forms of life and scientists are still discovering amazing facts about water. With an understanding of water and drinking the right kind of water you will help to give the gift of health and longevity!

Recommended great resources: Dr Mercola www.mercola.com Dr. Roopa Chari and Deepak Chari from The Chari Center (www.charicenter.com)

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How Alkaline Water will Extend Life and Reduce the Onset of Adult Degenerative Disease

 

We get old and sick due to excess acid in our body. So, it follows if we reduce the acid and increase the alkaline levels we would be healthier and live longer. However, some doctors say that the stomach acid kills the alkalinity so; drinking alkaline water will do no good. Well what about that?

What happens in the stomach when we drink high pH alkaline water? The stomach maintains the pH level at right around 4.0. The more alkaline water we drink the higher the stomach pH goes, sometimes it will rise above 4.5. When this happens the stomach will produce more hydrochloric acid to bring the stomach pH back down to below 4.0.

Hydrochloric acid and sodium bicarbonate is made from water, sodium chloride (table salt) and carbon dioxide. The sodium bicarbonate goes into the bloodstream and the hydrochloric acid goes into the stomach.

The alkaline buffer in our blood is sodium bicarbonate, and it is the alkaline and acid buffers that are constantly monitoring the blood pH to maintain a constant blood pH of 7.365. When the blood becomes too alkaline, the acid buffer goes to work to bring the pH down; and when there is too much alkaline, then the alkaline buffer (sodium bicarbonate) goes to work to raise the pH level.

From Sang Whang, inventor of Alkalife:

“Alkaline buffers are bicarbonate (HCO3-) mated with alkaline minerals. Examples of them are sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), calcium bicarbonate (Ca(HCO3)2) and magnesium bicarbonate (Mg(HCO3)2). Acid buffer is mainly carbonic acid (H2CO3), a water and carbon dioxide combination. Carbohydrate completely burnt becomes carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O); therefore there is no shortage of acid buffer.”

It was Lynda Frassetto, University of California, San Francisco, who discovered in 1966 that we lose the alkaline buffer – bicarbonates in our blood as we age. The process seems to begin at age 45 and by 90 we have lost 18% of the bicarbonates in our blood.

When the bicarbonates in our blood are reduced it impairs the body’s ability to neutralize and dump the acid our body produces. It is also at the age of around 45 that symptoms of diabetes, or osteoporosis and other diseases related to the aging process occur. When these acidic wastes are not released from the body and begin to build up, theses wastes take the form of fatty acid, sulfate, phosphate, uric acid, cholesterol, kidney stones, etc.

It is only the water’s pH value that helps the blood receive bicarbonates. It is the most important function of alkaline water since we lose these bicarbonates as we age. When we alkalize our body we increase the ability of our blood to neutralize the acid.

Our world has changed from an organic, agricultural base to one that is industrial and toxic. And because of the greed of our industries a lot of these toxins have found their way into our air, water, food, and alas our bodies. The more pollution, the more stress the more acid. High protein diets and soft drinks also add to the acidity and this is why we lose bicarbonates in the blood as we age.

This is taken from Sang Wang, “The medical society considers the reduction of bicarbonates in the blood as an inevitable fact of aging. I argue that the reduction of bicarbonates in the blood is the cause of aging and diseases, not the result of aging. As long as we can replenish bicarbonates in the blood, we don’t have to age!”

Now Enter Alkaline Water

To Drink or Not to Drink

Only when the stomach produces hydrochloric acid do bicarbonates enter the bloodstream. So it is best to drink the alkaline water on an empty stomach with the water having a pH level of 9.5 -10. The reason for this is the alkaline will raise the stomach pH relatively high and that will cause the stomach to produce more hydrochloric acid, allowing for more bicarbonates to enter the blood. (I carry a bottle of water with me everywhere I go and my bottle of Alkalife and just drink it all day long.) You can get the Alkalife from www.drclarkuniversity.org Click on books and products and then click on the University book store and then the link on the left “Alkalife”

So, now you know how alkaline water will prevent the onset of adult degenerative diseases and aging in general.

Michele Michaels has been active in raising awareness for alternative and natural methods of curing and treating all manner of illnesses.

Alkalizing with Common Sense - The Definitive List of Alkaline Foods

 

So you have decided that you want to alkalize and you have gone and read all there is to read on the subject. The chances are that you are now committed but confused!

Unfortunately, due to the fact that the alkaline diet is not trendy sounding, or particularly sexy and coveted by celebrities we need to communicate the science behind it to achieve buy-in and help people understand the principles and how it works.

However, the bottom line is this - alkalizing is simple and following it only involves doing those things you already know are good for you!

The basics are:

- eat the foods you know that are good for you (fresh veg, salads, nuts, seeds essential oils (omegas)

- drink the things you know that are good for you (clean, pure water, herbal teas, 'green drinks')

- avoid the foods you know are bad for you (dairy, meat, sweets, ice cream, saturated fats, fried food, refined food)

- avoid the drinks you know are bad for you (coffee, sugary drinks, cola, alcohol, milkshakes etc)

If you took a poll of 50 people on the high street, most of them would cite those foods and drinks if you asked them what was healthy and what was unhealthy. Thats really all there is to it. Its easy when you put it like this isnt it?

As a reference, alkaline foods include:

Vegetables

Asparagus
Artichokes
Cabbage
Lettuce
Onion
Cauliflower
Radish
Swede
Lambs Lettuce
Peas
Courgette
Red Cabbage
Leeks
Watercress
Spinach
Turnip
Chives
Carrot
Green Beans
Beetroot
Garlic
Celery
Grasses (wheat, straw, barley, dog, kamut etc.)
Cucumber
Broccoli
Kale
Brussels Sprouts

Fruits

Lemon
Lime
Avocado
Tomato
Grapefruit
Watermelon (is neutral)
Rhubarb

Drinks

'Green Drinks'
Fresh vegetable juice
Pure water (distilled, reverse osmosis, ionised)
Lemon water (pure water + fresh lemon or lime).
Herbal Tea
Vegetable broth
Non-sweetened Soy Milk
Almond Milk

Seeds, Nuts & Grains

Almonds
Pumpkin
Sunflower
Sesame
Flax
Buckwheat Groats
Spelt
Lentils
Cumin Seeds
Any sprouted seed

Whereas acidifying foods include:

Meats

Pork
Lamb
Beef
Chicken
Turkey
Crustaceans
Other Seafood (apart from occasional oily fish such as salmon)

Dairy Products

Milk
Eggs
Cheese
Cream
Yoghurt
Ice Cream

Convenience Foods

Sweets
Chocolate
Microwave Meals
Tinned Foods
Powdered Soups
Instant Meals
Fast Food

This is just a sample to show you actually how simple it is. It is almost just following the advice your parents gave you all those years ago - eat your veggies and stay away from the candy!

Click here for a full list of alkaline foods and for a great introduction to alkalizing.

Energise for Life is a great free resource for anyone serious about alkalizing and achieving an acid/alkaline balance

Beginning an Alkaline Diet: The Basic Principles - Start Alkalizing Today!

 

Each and every person living in the UK is facing a myriad of health and lifestyle challenges every day.

We are constantly being fed new information about what is healthy and what is unhealthy while thousands of us try to deal with problems ranging from obesity to fatigue to life threatening diseases.

The alkalarian approach to diet offers a simple, basic understanding of what causes the body to become ‘out of balance’. Through what has become the typical Western diet largely based around meat, dairy, sugars, alcohol, saturated fats and caffeine, millions of us have created a hostile, acidic environment within our bodies.

The pH level of our internal fluids affects every living cell in our bodies and the effect that over-acidification can have upon the health of our bodies is immense, with a chronically over acidic pH creating an extremely negative environment which affects all cellular functions from the beatings of the heart to the neural workings of the brain.

When our pH level is unbalanced, almost any area of our bodies can be negatively affected creating results such as cancer, heart disease, obesity, weight problems, allergies, fatigue and premature aging as well as problems with our nervous system, cardiovascular system and muscles.

Where to Start

To begin to alkalise it is important to start consuming alkalising foods and drinks while eliminating acidifying foods and drinks from your diet. As a rough guide you should try to include some of the following:

Foods that Alkalize:

• Vegetables: Spinach, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumber, lettuce, courgette, cabbage, greens, swede, squash (summer, butternut, yellow etc), peppers, chili, tomato, onion, garlic, chickpeas, pinto beans, kidney beans, spring onion, root ginger

   

• Salads: Lettuce, spinach, celery, cucumber, nuts (aside from peanuts and cashews), seeds, avocado, carrots etc.
• Herbs & Spices: Basil, parsley, mint, coriander, ginger, cumin etc.
• Essential Fats: Flax/Linseed, Evening Primrose, Olive Oil, Avocado Oil or an oil blend such as Udo' Choice
• Fruits: ONLY - Lemons, Lime, Grapefruit, Watermelon, Tomato, Avocado - all other fruits to be used quite sparingly
• Grasses: Wheat, barley, kamut, lemon, shave etc.
• Sprouts: Alfalfa, mung bean, broccoli, radish, wheat, lentil, fenugreek etc.
• Dips and Sauces: Pesto, hummus, tahini, guacamole etc.

Foods that Acidify:

• Sugar
• Dairy Products
• Meat (aside from occasional coldwater fish)
• Caffeine
• Tobacco
• Wheat (aside from sprouts or wheatgrass)
• Fruit (apart from those mentioned above)
• Bad fats (saturated, transfatty acids, hydrogenated)
• Junk/ Processed foods
• Fizzy drinks
• Peanuts and Cashews
• Pasta and White Rice
• Condiments

The most effective way to reverse the trend of over-acidification is to ‘cleanse’ the body of toxins and rapidly create an alkaline environment in which the body can heal itself. Cleansing is a natural, holistic method of healing in which the body detoxifies itself and regenerates healthy vibrant cells, effectively becoming more alkalized.

For some people, cleansing can put an individual one year ahead in the healing process!

This is a very brieif outline of the most important principles of an alkaline diet. We highly recommend you read both The pH Miracle and Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill to gain a full understanding of an alkaline lifestyle.

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Top 5 Alkaline Fruits & Their Benefits

 

Over eighty percent of ones food should comprise of fruits and vegetables if the normal slightly alkaline body ph is to be maintained. A normal body ph of 7.4 has many benefits. Not only does it help to prevent illnesses but also assists in curing them. With an alkaline ph the life span can be increased too. There are many kinds of alkaline fruits and vegetable one can have. Below is a list of the five top alkaline fruits.

Figs are the top form of alkaline fruits. Figs have in them several qualities and help tremendously in alkalizing the body. They can be eaten raw or can be added to any recipe. Dried figs are also alkaline fruits and one can even add then to half a glass of warm water to hydrate them. But since figs are laxative fruits also it is advisable to not have more than a handful in a day.

Another alkaline fruit is the apple. An apple a day actually does keep the doctor away , and if the doctor is good looking , well in that case too do not do away with the apple, simply get his number. Apples are not only loved for their taste but can be consumed in various forms. Cut an apple into small square shapes add a little bit of iodine sea salt and lemon and mix well. A tangy flavored apple dish is ready. Apples pies smell lovely and this alkaline fruit is used even as a Halloween sweet when dipped in chocolate. Apples are most commonly consumed raw and that is the best way to have this alkaline fruit while keeping all their nutrients intact.

Third on the list of alkaline fruits are all kinds of sweet grapes. Grapes are easy to carry and consume. They do not involve much chopping and cleaning. What is more is that this alkaline fruit is a favorite with kids and one does not have to run behind them to make them eat some grapes. Just leave a bowl full of grapes lying around while the kids are playing and soon they will all be gone. Even though raisins are derived from grapes it is best to consume alkaline fruits that are fresh and thoroughly cleaned as opposed to processed alkaline fruits. All the same not only raisins but all dried fruits are alkaline fruits and can be consumed without fear.

If you have ever gotten stitches or broken a bone then for sure bananas must have been recommended for faster healing. This is because apart from being high in calcium bananas are also alkaline fruits. Since alkaline fruits help keep the alkaline ph balance of the body they help in the healing process.

For that peachy looking skin and glowing hair have a lot of peaches. Peaches are alkaline fruits and help to give the skin and hair a healthy glow. People who suffer from brittle nails will also find that having alkaline fruits helps make their nails stronger. So leave the cream bit out of those peaches and creams and enjoy the fruit for what it is.

Alkaline fruits are very healthy and nutritious. A sweet flavor is a good indicator of an alkaline fruit. Alkaline fruits should make up large parts of a persons daily food intake.

Discover How Alkaline Foods Work and Why Eating Alkaline Fruits Is Recommended, including Free Food/Fruits Chart: http://www.AcidAlkalineDiet.com/Health

The Miracle of the "pH Miracle" - Alkaline Your Body

 

For all those looking to gain a new lease on life the answer lies in a 320-page book published by Warner books and written by Robert O Young titled ?The Ph Miracle?.

The book?s opening lines say it all, ?a new day is dawning?. Even though the book follows the yesteryears pattern and does no subscribe to crash diets, one can relate to the logic of the book even today. The culprit of most problems is said to be Candida and keeping the ph balance of the body can do the balancing out of this. Ph miracle deals with concentrating only on maintaining a ph level of 7.4 in your body. This natural ph level increases your life span as well as safeguards against diseases. Robert O young in his book the Ph Miracle gives plenty of recipes as well as suggests various supplements to be consumed in order to maintain this ph balance. The primary focus of the book, ph miracle is maintaining a healthy Ph balance and to do that various vegetable and fruit recipes have been laid down.

Ph Miracle: balance your diet reclaim your health is just what the author offers. Within weeks of following the diet plan laid down by Young you will find that your energy levels have shot up and you feel energized and lively through the day. Another benefit of the Ph miracle is that it builds up your immune system and so automatically you lead a healthy life. Weight loss seems to be incidental to the entire programme. The ph miracle seems to be just the need of the day. Most people who suffer from an acidic ph find that they deplete their energy leaves really fast and have a tired look and feel left with them. Following the 50 odd recipes that Young talks of in his book the ph miracle can lead to an energized way of life.

Those who have taken on the ph miracle diet swear by the results. Mike Kokalari of USA says he feels great. He has tons of energy, don?t suffer jet lag and has not fallen sick in a long time. Mike is not an isolated case there are other like him who have followed the book ph miracle and are surprised by the results it yields in a short time too. One of the most significant and noticeable changes after following the diet is the extra energy which one feels. Joyce F from Chicago finds that the book ph miracle talks of things that other traditional diet books forgo. Not only does it talk of what our body needs but also provides ways to achieve it. Anyone who feels energetic automatically translates this energy into positive actions. On the other hand a sick body cannot feel energized at all and so fails at recouping. Maintaining a 7.4 body ph insures that the body is energized and also prevents and cures illnesses so automatically translating to a healthy and lengthy life.

All in all Robert O Young has given a precious gift to all out there in the form of his diet book Ph Miracle.

Discover How pH Miracle Diet Works and Why An Alkaline Diet Is Recommended, including Free Foods Chart: http://www.AcidAlkalineDiet.com/Health

How To Get An Alkaline Body pH Balance

 

The alkaline diet trend is fast catching up. Today many people from diverse places understand the benefits of maintaining an alkaline body. An alkaline body is much less susceptible to illnesses than an acidic body is.

It is beneficial to know that a healthy life can be maintained only if one has an alkaline body. A bit of an exercise routine along with an alkaline diet will reflect in ones inner and outer self. To achieve an alkaline body it is necessary that over 80% of our food intake constitute of alkalizing foods. To begin with one must first take the body ph test. It can be easily tested via the saliva test or the urine test. Once it is clear that the natural alkaline body ph is tilting towards the acidic side, immediate intervention is needed. A look into your diet will surely reflect an acidic trend just like your body ph. Societies like America who live primarily on meats and worse still processed food are highly prone to losing the alkaline body ph. These kinds of foods have an acidifying effect on the body and cause enormous amount of damage to it. The American society suffers not only obesity but also a lot of heart problems, this is due to their mainly acidic diet.

But there is a silver lining in this situation. An alkaline body can be achieved with just a little alteration in your diet plan. Simply put one should consume a lot of vegetables and fruits. Most of the acidic foods should be substituted by alkaline foods. A daily intake of about eight to ten glasses of water is a must. Soda should be avoided like poison is. Soda is highly acidic in nature and it takes over 30 glasses of water to balance on the acid in one glass of soda. An alkaline body helps in reversing the aging process and also maintaining a disease free body. Those who want to shed weight but do not want to loose energy should try alkaline diets and look and feel fit. Most of the other diets leave one feeling exhausted and as soon as one goes off the diet the lost weight is regained. But in an attempt to achieve an alkaline body not only does one feel fit and energetic but also the diet can be incorporated into becoming a way of life rather than a crash course in hunger.

So get our there and check your body ph right away. If you find that it alters from the natural alkaline body ph then change the way you eat immediately. You will find that as your alkaline body ph returns to normal you will feel better not only from within but also glow on the outside. Your skin will feel younger, your hair will shine and your nails will not be brittle any more. A lethargic feeling you felt all day long will be a thing of the past. So get out there and get an alkaline body and get your young life back all over again.

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Pure Water - Alkaline Water

 

Ever dreamt of trekking into the high mountains, putting your hands into the crystalline blue glacial water that gushes forth through the rocks? Of drinking the pristinely pure cool water so refreshing and life giving, with the sweetness of minerals and the lightness of fairies? Now the water ionizers promise us the same experience in your own home or workplace.

For ages, man has suffered from acidity. Its effects are digestive problems, ulcers, low energy, fatigue, vulnerability to cold and even obesity. (An acid tongue or acid humour, however, may not be connected except by a long shot!)

The cause of acidity is the imbalance in alkaline-acid level in body fluids. The cure is drinking of alkaline water to restore the balance.

The human body does possess a self-regulatory mechanism through some proteins, minerals and kidney and lung functions. Even through breathing, we inhale alkaline oxygen and exhale acidic carbon dioxide.

Forgive us our excesses

But our food habits are not exactly tuned to keep the balance in our system. French fries, carbonated beverages, alcohol, coffee, refined sugar or flour, high protein meat / dairy products, all of which we enjoy so much create residues of acid which the body cells cannot handle.

Stress, worries, tensions, illnesses and extremely demanding physical exercises add to secretion of acids upsetting the balance. When acidity level in the body rises abnormally, the body becomes a playground for bacteria that attack cells and leave behind toxins. An overload of toxins in the body again weakens its resistance to diseases and hastens the ageing process.

The pH indicators

Science has invented a scale to gauge the alkaline-acid balance in the human body. It is known as ? pH?. It has nothing to do with photography. It is derived from the French ?Pouvoire Hydrogene? an indicator of hydrogen ion activity. It employs a count of 1 to 14. At 1 is the highest acidity level, 7 is the state of balance (neutral) and 14 is the highest alkaline level.

Our entire body structure seems to be floating in water, considering that more than seventy percent of it is composed of water. We need to drink at least 3-4 litres of alkaline water daily to replenish the losses and to ensure that all acid is neutralized and that there is enough water to carry nutrients and minerals to the cells.

All this focuses on the need to use alkaline drinking water for our daily consumption. Doctors advise an alkaline level of pH 9 to 10 in the water that we drink.

What happens in a water ionizer?

The first part of the process eliminates a major portion of both organic and inorganic contaminants. This is done using silver impregnated carbon to make sure that the filtration process eradicates as many harmful compounds as possible, leaving a water that is filtered ready for ionization.

The water ionizer then ionizes the water in a compartment that contains a number of electrodes that are negatively charged, which attracts the positive ions in your water. This water is loaded with negative ions, therefore turning it into alkaline water, which has wide ranging health benefits. Alkaline ionized water is very beneficial and healthy for us because it assists our body?s pH to gradually move down to the optimal pH, which is a little alkaline. Among many other benefits, increased alkalinity of the water assists the body to eliminate toxins that accumulate within our body. Four streams of water for your use There are well known brands like Aquasana water filters that have kitchen countertop and whole house models besides a shower filter model. If you wish, you could go in for alkaline water machines that break up your tap water into four streams.

1. An Alkaline based drinking water

? This causes an antioxidant effect and eliminates disease causing toxins (free radicals)

? helps with acidosis type conditions

? helps balance an acidic diet

2. An astringent water

? great for hair and skin care

3. A strong acidic water

? powerful antimicrobial water

4. A Strong Alkaline water

? great for cleaning and removing organic matter from surfaces

Ode to alkaline water

Man pollutes water and water machines restore it to health and gift it to man again. Today your health depends on them. If John Keats were alive today, he would have forgotten his wine and sung, a la Ode to the Nightingale, ? Oh, for a draught of crystalline drink, from a beaker full of alkaline water, with beaded bubbles winking at the brim??

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High Alkaline Food Diet Is A Miracle On The Body

 

The human body maintains a slightly alkaline body ph of 7.4. When this ph is tilted towards the acidic side it spells danger. Not only does rapid degeneration of cells begins but we are also susceptible to varied illnesses. Consuming high alkaline food can do wonder for out body. High alkaline food restores the ph balance to its normal level of 7.4 and rejuvenates the body.

High alkaline food is the answer to all our problems. Those suffering some depressions or fatigue find they can rid themselves of it by eating high alkaline food. High alkaline food leaves a high alkaline ash causing the blood cells to carry out their functions optimally. When the brain can draw all the energy it needs from the blood cells one is less likely to be prone to depression. Similarly we can be rid of fatigue by consuming high alkaline food. Not only this , high alkaline food also helps prevent as well as cure cancer , arthritis, coronary diseases and many other serious chronic problems. Out body ph must by balanced at its natural level for out body to function well. Cell degeneration is also prevented by high alkaline food, so we are able to live for a longer period of time. Societies where the average life span is high are found to be eating high alkaline food amongst other things.

Vegetables and fruits are alkaline food. The greener the vegetables and the sweeter fruits are high alkaline food. But this does not mean that only green vegetables are alkaline. Eggplants, tomatoes and potatoes with their peels are all alkaline foods. The sour tasting acidic nature?s lemon is also high alkaline food. Lemon though acidic in nature when digested leaves an alkalizing effect on the body. Almonds, honey, herbal teas are some more forms of high alkaline food. Olive oil is high alkaline food too. Olive oil has a tremendous alkaline affect on the body and it helps to cook all of ones meal in it. Using it on the hair and body directly is also considered to be good. There are certain foods that one must watch for when consuming them. Raw spinach is alkaline food, but cooked spinach becomes acidic. Similarly peeled potatoes are acidifying food while potatoes with their peels on are alkaline food. Therefore it is essential that ones knows exactly what form the food is best consumed in so as to gain maximum benefit from it.

Alkaline water is also high alkaline food. Our body needs a minimum of 6 to 8 glasses of water to keep or system clean. If this water is alkaline water then it serves a dual purpose of not only cleansing our body system of toxics but also having an alkalizing affect on it.

High alkaline food works like a miracle on the body. Not only does one regain lost vigor and vitality but diseases can be cured with high alkaline food consumption.

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How To Maintain An Acid Alkaline Balance & Its Benefits

 

The human body was designed with an alkaline ph of 7.4. This is the normal and natural ph level of the body. Maintaining this acid alkaline balance is all that is required of us to stay healthy and prevent cell degeneration.

It is essential to maintain a ph balance of 7.4 so as to stay away from illnesses. An acidic ph is a magnet for all diseases. All kinds of illnesses have there roots in an acidic ph. The acid alkaline balance of the body is a must. The ratio between the acid and the alkaline ash in our body should ideally be 20 % to 80 %. Our body ph of 7.4 can be maintained only if this acid alkaline balance is reflected in our diet too. What you eat is what you are. The saying holds very true in this case. If we eat acidic foods our bodies shall be acidic in nature and if we eat alkaline foods then we shall be alkaline in our ph. It is extremely important to keep the acid alkaline balance in our body maintained. If this balance tilts towards the acidic side it spells disaster for the body. Serious ailments like arthritis, migraines, cardiovascular diseases and even cancer have their roots in an acidic ph. An acidic ph does not allow the cells to breath easily. Since oxygen gets cut off from the cells it does not remain healthy any more. So a red colored round cell looses not only its color but also its shape. A non round cell which is off color is the base of all diseases. Thus it is extremely important that the acid alkaline balance be followed thoroughly.

In keeping the acid alkaline balance in our body we have to eat alkaline foods and avoid the acidic ones. No more than 20 % of our food intake should constitute of acidic foods. A lot of green vegetables and fruits should make up most of our diet. Green vegetables are highly alkalizing foods and help maintain the acid alkaline balance. One should try and eat as many greens as possible and also keep in mind that cooking food destroys its nutrients. Consuming raw vegetables and fruits is more beneficial than cooking them. Also various green powder products in the market like ultra greens can be consumed for optimum benefits. Alkaline water is also much better to have over ordinary water. Honey, almonds and olive oil are safe to consume. All these steps help in maintaining the acid alkaline balance of the body.

The other side of the alkaline acid balance is the acidic side. We have talked about what we should eat. Now let us discuss what we should not eat to maintain the acid alkaline balance in our body. Stay away from all animal flesh. It is highly acidic and causes the ph balance to tilt to the acidic side. All fats are also acidic and so are the various processed foods. One should steer clear of acidic foods. All sodas and alcohols are also acidic and should be avoided if the acid alkaline balance of the body is to be maintained.

Our body is nature?s gift to us; we should appreciate and look after this gift. The acid alkaline balance is the only way to achieve good health and long life and all of us owe it to ourselves.

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