pH Balance

There has been a lot of research on the body's pH levels and its ability to fight disease and cancers. It is widely believed by many holistic doctors and nutritionists that maintaining proper pH levels in the body is an important step to prevent diseases such as cancer.

The theory behind an alkaline diet is that because our body's pH level is slightly alkaline, with a normal range of 7.36 to 7.44, our diet should reflect this and also be slightly alkaline. An imbalanced diet high in acidic foods such as animal protein, sugar, caffeine, and processed foods tends to disrupt this balance. It can deplete the body of alkaline minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, making people prone to chronic and degenerative disease.

Symptoms of excess acidity

	Acid indigestion
	Anxiety
	Arthritis
	Dry skin
	Excess mucous production
	Formation of cysts, such as ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries, benign breast cysts (fibrocystic breasts)
	Frequently sick
	Heartburn
	Hives
	Leg cramps
	Low energy levels
	Muscle pain and muscle spasms
	Weak nails

Acid Alkaline Food Chart

The food chart shows the pH level of common foods. Do not try to make drastic changes in your diet overnight or you will be prone to failure. Instead, make subtle changes and try to improve over time.

Tips on changing your diet

	Use sea salt instead of table salt. Taste just as good and is much better for you
	Add lemon or lime to your water.
	Take a calcium supplement.
	Drink green tea instead of coffee or black tea
	Reduce intake of pop, coffee and alcohol
	Drink one glass of water for each beer or alcoholic beverage consumed.

For more information, visit the following sites:

	http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/acid-alkaline.html
	http://www.liferesearchuniversal.com/acid.html
	http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm

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