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Causes of Disease
Acid - Alkaline Imbalance
Over acidity, which can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body
systems, is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment
conducive to disease, as opposed to a pH-balanced environment which allows
normal body function necessary for the body to resist disease. A healthy body
maintains adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. When access
acids must be neutralized our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body
in a weakened condition.
The concept of acid alkaline imbalance as the cause of disease is not new.
In 1933 a New York doctor named William Howard Hay published a ground-breaking
book, A New Health Era in which he maintains that all disease is caused
by autotoxication (or "self-poisoning") due to acid accumulation in the
body.
Understanding pH
pH (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity
of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14—the lower the pH the more
acidic the solution, the higher the pH the more alkaline (or base) the
solution. When a solution is neither acid nor alkaline it has a pH of 7 which
is neutral.
Water is the most abundant compound in the human body, comprising 70% of
the body. The body has an acid-alkaline (or acid-base) ratio called the pH
which is a balance between positively charges ions (acid-forming) and
negatively charged ions (alkaline-forming.) The body continually strives to
balance pH. When this balance is compromised many health problems can occur.
The pH Scale - Acids and Alkali - ion theory
pH stands for the 'potential of
hydrogen'.
In pure water the concentration of hydrogen ions is equal to the concentration
of hydroxide ions. The pH of pure water is 7. Therefore the pH of a solution
depends on the concentration of hydrogen ions, H+(aq), present.
It is important to understand that we are not talking about stomach acid or
the pH of the stomach. We are talking about the pH of the body's fluids and
tissues which is an entirely different matter.
Test Your Body's Acidity or Alkalinity with pH Strips:
It is recommended that you test your pH levels to determine if your body's
pH needs immediate attention. By using pH test strips, you can determine your
pH factor quickly and easily in the privacy of your own home. If your urinary
pH fluctuates between 6.0 to 6.5 in the morning and between 6.5 and 7.0 in the
evening, your body is functioning within a healthy range. If your saliva stays
between 6.5 and 7.5 all day, your body is functioning within a healthy range.
The best time to test your pH is about one hour before a meal and two hours
after a meal. Test your pH two days a week.
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Most people who
suffer from unbalanced pH are acidic. This
condition forces the body to borrow minerals—including calcium, sodium,
potassium and magnesium—from vital organs and bones to buffer (neutralize)
the acid and safely remove it from the body. Because of this strain, the
body can suffer severe and prolonged damage due to high acidity,
a condition that may go undetected for years.
Mild acidosis can cause such problems as:
 Weight gain, obesity and diabetes.
Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels
and the reduction of oxygen.
Bladder and kidney conditions, including kidney stones.
Immune deficiency.
Acceleration of free radical damage, possibly contributing to
cancerous mutations.
Hormone concerns.
Premature aging.
Osteoporosis; weak, brittle bones, hip fractures and bone spurs.
Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid build-up.
Low energy and chronic fatigue.
Slow digestion and elimination.
Yeast/fungal overgrowth.
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pH and Bone Loss: |
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A recent
seven-year study conducted at the University of California, San Francisco,
on 9,000 women showed that those who have chronic acidosis are at greater
risk for bone loss than those who have normal pH levels. The scientists
who carried out this experiment believe that many of the hip fractures
prevalent among middle-aged women are connected to high acidity caused by
a diet rich in animal foods and low in vegetables. This is because the
body borrows calcium from the bones in order to balance pH. — American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition |
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Urine pH
Urine testing may indicate how well your body is excreting acids and
assimilating minerals, especially calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium.
These minerals function as "buffers." Buffers are substances that help
maintain and balance the body against the introduction of too much acidity or
too much alkalinity. Even with the proper amounts of buffers, acid or alkaline
levels can become extreme. When the body ingests or produces too many of these
acids or alkalis, it must excrete the excess. The urine is the perfect way for
the body to remove any excess acids or alkaline substances that cannot be
buffered. If the average urine pH is below 6.5 the body's buffering system is
overwhelmed, a state of "autotoxication" exists, and attention should be given
to lowering acid levels.
Saliva pH
The results of saliva testing may indicate the activity of digestive
enzymes in the body. These enzymes are primarily manufactured by the stomach,
liver and pancreas. While the saliva also utilizes buffers just like the
urine, it relies on this process to a much lesser degree. If the saliva pH is
too low (below 6.5), the body may be producing too many acids or may be
overwhelmed by acids because it has lost the ability to adequately remove them
through the urine. If the saliva pH is too high (over 6.8), the body may
suffer greatly, e.g. excess gas, constipation and production of yeast, mould
and fungus. Some people will have acidic pH readings from both urine and
saliva, this is referred to as "double acid."
Keeping the Balance Right for Excellent Health
Your body is able to assimilate minerals and nutrients properly only when
its pH is balanced. It is therefore possible for you to be taking healthy
nutrients and yet be unable to absorb or use them. If you are not getting the
results you expected from your nutritional or herbal program, look for an acid
alkaline imbalance. Even the right nutritional programme may not work if
your body's pH is out of balance.
What if I'm Acidic?
By far the most common imbalance seen in our society is over acidity. If
your urine and/or saliva test is below 6.5 pH start using the ion cleanse
and continue until desired results are achieved. Be sure to
monitor your progress with easy-to-use pH test strips:
Enzymes are essential, Easily
absorbable magnesium is needed (Magnesium is
often lost in urine as a consequence of too much acid in the body). Alkaline minerals are essential, Alkalize with Green Food, Vitamin A & D
hold calcium in the body, Ion Cleanse as needed.
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The food chart below briefly summarizes this
information for some of the more common foods. A healthy diet should consist
of 80% alkaline-forming foods and 20% acid-forming foods.
What Causes Me to be Acidic?
The reason acidosis is more common in our society is mostly due to the
typical modern diet, which is far too high in acid-producing animal products
like meat, eggs and dairy, and far too low in alkaline-producing foods like
fresh vegetables. Additionally, we eat acid-producing processed foods like
white flour and sugar and drink acid-producing beverages like coffee and soft
drinks. We use too many drugs, which are acid-forming; and we use artificial
chemical sweeteners like NutraSweet, Equal, or aspartame, which are extremely
acid-forming. One of the best things we can do to correct an overly-acid body
is to clean up the diet and lifestyle.
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Most Alkaline |
Alkaline |
Lowest Alkaline |
FOOD CATEGORY |
Lowest Acid |
Acid |
Most Acid |
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Stevia |
Maple Syrup, Rice
Syrup |
Raw Honey, Raw Sugar |
SWEETENERS |
Processed Honey, Molasses |
White Sugar, Brown Sugar |
NutraSweet, Equal, Aspartame, Sweet 'N
Low |
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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 |
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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 |
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Almonds |
Chestnuts |
NUTS SEEDS |
Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds |
Pecans, Cashews |
Peanuts, Walnuts |
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Olive Oil |
Flax Seed Oil |
Canola Oil |
OILS |
Corn Oil |
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Amaranth, Millet, Wild Rice, Quinoa |
GRAINS CEREALS |
Sprouted Wheat Bread, Spelt, Brown Rice |
White Rice, Corn, Buckwheat, Oats, Rye |
Wheat, White Flour, Pastries, Pasta |
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MEATS |
Venison, Cold Water Fish |
Turkey, Chicken, Lamb |
Beef, Pork, Shellfish |
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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 |
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Herb Teas, Lemon
Water |
Green Tea |
Ginger Tea |
BEVERAGES |
Tea |
Coffee |
Beer, Soft Drinks |
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.
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Acid - Alkaline Balance
pH
(n) [potential of Hydrogen] is a measure of the acidity of a liquid on a scale
of 1 to 14 with 1 being most acidic and 14 being least acidic (or most
alkaline or basic.) A pH of 1 to 6 is considered acidic while a pH
of 8 to 14 is considered alkaline or basic. A pH of 7 is
neutral.
Autotoxication
[auto-, self + toxi-, poison] (n) (lit. "self-poisoning") is a term used by
William Howard Hay, M.D. in his book A New Health Era (1933) to refer
to what he considered the most fundamental cause of disease; i.e.,
accumulation of excess acid in the body (acidosis) which occurs when the
body's intake and production of acid residue exceeds its ability to adequately
eliminate it. This occurs primarily as a result of unwise food choices,
improper food combining, and consumption of chemical food additives and drugs.
acidosis
[acid, sour + osis, a condition] (n) a condition in which the pH of the body's
fluids becomes excessively acidic which occurs when the body's intake and
production of acid residue exceeds its ability to adequately eliminate it.
alkalosis
[alkal- + osis, a condition] (n) a condition in which the pH of the body's
fluids become excessively alkaline.
Osteoporosis
(n) condition in which there is improper mineralisation of bones causing the
bones to be weak and easily fractured.
** pH
testing is not a diagnostic test, but a useful tool in evaluating overall
health. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been
evaluated and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease.
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