Too much acidity in the body is like having too little oil in your car. It just grinds to a halt one lazy Sunday afternoon. There you are - stuck. The body does the same thing. It starts creaking to a stop along the byways of life and you find yourself in some kind of discomfort.
"I just don't feel as good as I did a year or two ago"
"Doc, I am getting stiff and sore in my muscles"
"It's been coming on slowly... must be arthritis or rheumatism"
Unfortunately, waste acids that are not eliminated when they should be are reabsorbed from the colon into the liver and put back into general circulation. They then deposit in the tissues. It is these tissue residues that determine sickness or health!
Acid wastes literally attack the joints, tissues, muscles, organs and glands causing minor to major dysfunction. Everyone is different, we all have weaker points/tendencies to get sick, gain weight to a certain body part etc.
if attacking the joints ==> arthritis
if attacking the muscles ==> myofibrosis (aching muscles)
if attacking the organs/glands ==> myriad of illnesses
The sad part is that our current understanding of health care feeds this negative pattern. Many truly believe they are meant to suffer these aches and paines with time. After all their parents did. Their parents naively popped acid-forming synthetic substance they could into their bodies to artificially whip the undernourished glands into a little more stimulation for a few hours. If that didn't work they could always swallow another drug when the pain started again.
Another factor in the alkaline/acid equation is how the body processes the minerals in food.
Alkaline-forming (acid-binding) minerals: (foods or other ingested substances that contain these, usually yield an alkaline residue)
- calcium
- magnesium
- sodium
- potassium
- iron
- manganese
Acid-forming (alkaline-binding) minerals: (foods or other ingested substances that contain these, usually yield an acid residue)
- Phosphorous
- Sulphur
- Chlorine
- Iodine
- Bromine
- Fluorine
- Copper
- Silicon
THEY ARE EITHER PROVIDING ENERGY (alkaline) TO, OR TAKING ENERGY AWAY (acid) FROM THE BODY.
pH (potential Hydrogen) - measures the number of hydroxyl (OH-) ions (alkaline) as opposed to the amount of hydrogen (H+) ions (acid). We are an entire system of highly organized electrical reactions. We are vibrating beings. The stronger the inner vibration, the healthire we are.
The body does'n have an endless quantity of bicarbonate ions available to neutralize all irresponsible infringements on the law of alkaline-acid. The alkaline reserve is only a back-up system with limited quantity to keep you from constantly poisoning yourself with too much acid-forming food. When there is overindulgence in acid-forming foods (esp. fried processed foods) the body sickens. In its marvelous wisdom, the body will make every possible effort to rebalance this transgression by expelling as quickly as possible. all the acid-forming residues. But when the alkaline reserve is depleted, death follows.
To replenish and sustain your alkaline reserves, eat 80% alkaline & 20% acid-forming foods.
A pH of 6.5 for both saliva and urine simultaneously is optimal
FYI: Alkaline foods have a cooling effect upon the system and digest quickly <== hotter and drier environments it can be (90%) ratio. that is why Mother Nature is exceedingly wise, in the Sahara desert, dates and other fruits exist.
Acid foods have a heating-effect and digest slowly <== that is why near the poles (very cold), in the Arctic, animals exist to serve this acid need
~ one of the most alkaline-dependent organs
~ it pumps about 520 quarts of blood an hour so if blood is not toxin-free,it puts a tremendous strain upon the heart
~ correct heartbeat is altered by acid wastes
THE LUNGS
~ its primary mission of keeping us alkaline by the exchange of gases in our breathing and the elimination of formed acid waste products in the bloodstream
THE STOMACH
~ without proper hydrochloric acid breakdown of foods the foods become too acidic which creates a multitude of problems
THE LIVER
~ has 300+ functions
~ primarily it processes acid toxins from the blood and produces numerous alkaline enzymes for the system
~defense against any poisons
~it is the "river of life" - keep it flowing with alkaline forming foods
THE PANCREAS
~highly dependent on correct alkaline diet
~ it produces alkaline digestive enzymes and sodium acidity
~ regulates blood sugar balance which creates energy in the blood
THE SMALL INTESTINES
~ Peyer's Patches - upper portion
~ produce large amounts of enzyme chyle
~ formation and excretion of urine and excess acids
~ in an adult, about 1 liter of blood per minute passes through them
~ they keep the blood alkaline and extract acid albumen
~ kidney stones are composed of waste acid cells and mineral salts which have become strucurally gummed together in an albuminous (waste acid) substance
~ importance of increasing energy
~ help the liver and pancreas to regulate blood sugar
~ poisons collect on the colon walls and without inproper bowel movements (diarrhea or constipation) will harden and reabsorb into the bloodstream
A COLONIC IRRIGATION is recommended 2-3 TIMES A YEAR
~ not only carries nutrition to the cell but removes acid waste products as well
~ lymph fluid flows best in an alkaline medium
Hydrochloric acid (HCL) - the first substance in the stomach that breaks down food. It helps us alive by maintaining proper alkaline/acid balance and then becomes alkaline after its vital jobin the digestive process is done. 8 essential amino acids, 2 vitamins and 15 minerals are dependent on proper HCL for absorption. Vitamin B12 and folic acid simply will not be absorbed from food sources without the correct amount of HCL in the stomach.
***for further info, such as deficiency cures http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C42513.html
- reduce dairy products (homogenized, pasteurized, processed type, highly mucous-forming)
- reduce eggs (mucous-producing) , eat no more than 6 per week
- reduce wheat (gluten forms a glue in the intestine and clogs it) Instead eat rice, rye, pumpernickel, soy or millet bread! Essene bread - made of crushed rye sprouts, baked at a low temperature or in the sun.
- AVOID refined foods, sugars and salts (highly acidic)
Melon - it it alone or 20 mins before another meal. they digest quickly
Fruits, Vegetables - DO NOT MIX THEM (fruits digest in 75 mins, veggies digest in 3 hours!)
Fruits and Starches - DO NOT COMBINE THEM (avoid fruit breads/cakes)Starches and Vegetables - COMBINE WELL TOGETHER (avoid more than 2 starchy foods)
Starches and Protein - DO NOT COMBINE THEMGeneral Eating Recommendations
- Eat only when hungry
- Keep your meals simple. 3 or 4 foods are enough
- Take digestive aids containing betaine hydrochloride, or digestive enzymes, 5 mins before each major meal unless you eat only fresh fruits
- Don't cook with hardened vegetable oils
- Eat foods at room temperature
- Eat juicy foods prior to concentrated foods
- Eat raw foods before cooked foods
- Eat more raw foods in the summer
- Avoid refined foods and sweeteners
- Chew food 25-50 times per mouthful
- Let your food mix with saliva. DO NOT WASH IT DOWN WITH LIQUIDS - DO NOT DRINK DURING MEAL, ONLY SHORTLY AFTER
- Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day, between meals
- Eat a meal to fit the type of work you do
- Do not eat when tired, anxious, angry, overheated, chilled, in pain, emotionally upset, or have a high fever
- Soak in hot bath (2-3cups of epsom salt, 1/4cup of aking soda) for 20-30 mins before bed
- Sleep 7-8 hrs/day. During the sleep period many acid by-products eliminated
- Exercise, and be consistent with it. Once the body has become accustomed to exercise, it craves it, for it pumps all organs and glands
An aberrant virus, fungus or bacteria in the body can only survive in an acid environment.
JETLAG : (the air inside a plane's cabin is loaded with + ions (acid forming). this imbalances the alkaline-acid ratios in out bodies, affecting the brain, causing the feeling of jetlag)
- drink plenty of juices (green juices or chlorophyll powder mix) and water - 8 oz every 2 hrs
- sleep can also increase alkalinity while in flight
- against FEAR - take extra one-half teaspoon of chlorophyll in between the two hour intervals
METAL POISONING: Green beans and zucchini squash. Eat these two vegetables exclusively for three days. She claims it will rid your body of metal poison.Buehler’s Soup – Green beans, zucchini squash, celery, and parsley in equal parts. Cook and add seasonings. Eat for three days. Assists in removing toxic metal poisoning.Squash and strawberries help to remove arsenic poison; they are extra good for smokers as they help remove other metallic poisons.
FALLOUT: Toast one slice of bread very brown. Butter it and put cinnamon on it. If you like you may use brown sugar. This counteracts radiation.
LEAD POISONING: Take 1 tablespoon grated red cabbage three times daily. Foods rich in zinc are helpful for counteracting lead.
MERCURY POISONING: Cilantro and chlorella are known for removing mercury. Cilantro is easily contaminated; be careful in your choice. The organic ‘clean’ chlorella has been known to remove mercury from the gut, while cilantro removes mercury from the brain. Cilantro is available in drops also. NDF, a combination of liquid chlorella and cilantro is reported to “have no side effects”
CADMIUM: Vegetables from the cabbage family help remove cadmium.
NICKEL: Poppy seeds. Can be taken in rolls, cake or with honey. Take one teaspoon of poppy seeds with honey by mouth twice a day.
JUICES: Morinda has a nutritional, organic, immune-boosting product form the fruit, noni, grown in Tahiti. It is great for digestion, focusing attention and numerous other ailments. An ounce or two a day is usually sufficient. Another great juice for detoxifying metals is organic unsweetened cranberry juice. GoJi juice has been known as the “happy berry” and supports people who have depressions.
TEAS: Teas for radiation toxicity are made from thyme and willow leaves. A metal detoxification tea is Calli, made of organic blends of green and black teas by Sun Rider. From the same company comes Fortune Delight tea for toxins trapped in fat cells. Fresh organic ginger tea is good for digestion, gas, bloating, boosting energy, relieving body acid and nausea, all symptoms of metal and chemical toxicity.
FOR UPSET STOMACH:
Ginger: reportedly reduces both pain and swelling in individuals suffering from arthritis. Even at high doses, ginger generally causes little if any side effects, and can be taken for long periods of time. The usual dose as a treatment for arthritis is one to three teaspoons per day, and this amount can be made into a tea or added to food.
Red Pepper: contains a chemical called capsaicin which is known to cause the body to release endorphins and thereby helps to reduce pain. Red pepper also contains salicylate, an aspirin-like compound, that reduces both pain and inflammation. Red pepper can be mixed with water and consumed as a tea, or applied directly to the skin for relief from the symptoms of arthritis.
Stinging Nettle: is a very good source of boron, a mineral that the Rheumatoid Disease Foundation suggests taking for relief of arthritis. Stinging nettle helps in the treatment of arthritis by promoting calcium retention in bones, and balancing the body’s endocrine system.
Willow has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects similar to aspirin, and contains a chemical called salicin, which was the first herbal aspirin used. Willow often causes stomach discomfort when taken in high doses, but consuming this herb as a tea will reduce the risk of upset stomach for many people. Willow can be combined with garlic, licorice, and lemon and boiled into a tea.
Pineapple: Bromelain, a chemical found in pineapple, helps prevent inflammation and can assist the body in getting rid of immune antigen complex, which has been implicated in some arthritic conditions. Pineapple can be eaten raw, added to foods, or consumed as a juice.
Oregano: Oregano is a powerful antioxidant and may help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. Free radical reactions are believed to be involved in degenerative arthritis and inflammation. Oregano can be added to foods or made into a tea.
Essential Oils
Essential oils, such as tea tree, bergamot, lemon balm, basil, oregano and geranium, have been shown to help dry cold sores during the weeping phase.4,5 Keep in mind that many essential oils are highly concentrated and may cause irritation. Diluting and patch testing is strongly recommended, especially for anyone with sensitive skin. If you’re new to essential oils, pick up a copy of the book “Aromatherapy for Everyone”, by PJ Pearson and Mary Shipley. It’s a great guide for both new and experienced users.
B Vitamins
Taking a Stress B Complex and B-12 can help support a healthy nervous system and both have been used by millions to help cope with many forms of stress. Since the HSV1 virus lies dormant in the nerves between attacks, this can be a great additional support nutrient.
Immune system support
How fast a person recovers from a bout with cold sores has a lot to do with how responsive their immune system is.Antioxidants, especially Vitamins C and E,Zinc, Selenium and Alpha Lipoic Acid, can eliminate free radicals.;6 Probiotics work at the gastrointestinal level to help boost immune system response, and mushroom-based formulas stimulate the production of immune-boosting beta-glucans. Zinc Gluconate has been shown to disarm the virus’s ability to replicate.7
If you’re among the millions of Americans who suffer from recurrent outbreaks, you may be able to reduce your number of annual episodes by taking the following measures:
· Avoid foods high in Arginine (nuts, chocolate, and wheat) and replace them with foods rich in Lysine (potatoes, milk, beef, chicken, cheese, and yogurt). Avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugar.
· Never touch a cold sore with your bare hands. If you need to apply any drying or healing agents, do so with a clean cotton swab.
· Throw away toothbrushes used during outbreaks, and wash any linens or towels that were used at the time.
· Get lots of sleep. If your outbreak is making this difficult, supplementingmelatonin or GABA at bedtime may be able to help.
· Do whatever you can to avoid stress. It is one of the most common triggers.
· Use high SPF sunscreen and lysine or zinc-based lip balms every day, even during the winter months.
If you’re one of the fortunate who don’t suffer from outbreaks and would like to keep it that way, the following may be able to help. The HSV1 virus is a relentless survivor, and can live on surfaces for several days after exposure.
· Don’t allow any item that has been out of your possession to touch your mouth. Office pens and pencils are two perfect examples. Use straws in restaurants when possible.
· Wash your hands often—not just when you’re sick, dirty or after using the washroom, but several times throughout the day.
· Even in family and platonic situations, be mindful of who you kiss. Be even more mindful of who greets and/or kisses your children. If you know (or even suspect) that a relative or close friend of the family has a history of cold sores, mention it politely. If that’s too embarrassing, have them read this article. You can blame me for even suggesting it.
· Keep a bottle of hand sanitizer in a convenient location, and use it after touching anything that gets high volume public use such at ATMs, gas pumps, debit/credit card authorization devices, and coffee cup/lid dispensers. Avoid the temptation to reach for a handful of unwrapped after dinner mints.
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