Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Miracles of an Alkalizing Diet The human body is composed of various organs and parts, which are made up of tissues and cells. These tissues and cells are composed of 16 chemical elements. The balance or equilibrium of these chemical elements in the body is an essential factor in the maintenance of health and healing of disease. The acid-alkaline balance plays a vital role in this balanced body chemistry. All foods, after digestion and absorption leave either an acid or alkaline ash in the body depending on their mineral 'composition'. The normal body chemistry is approximately 20 per cent acid and 80 per cent alkaline. This is the acid-alkaline balance. In normal health, the reaction of the blood is alkaline and that is essential for our physical and mental well-being. The preponderence of alkalis in the blood is due to the fact that the products of the vital combustions taking place in the body are mostly acid in character. Carbohydrates and fats form about nine-tenths of the normal fuel of the body. In normal health, this great mass of material is converted into carbon dioxide gas and water. Half of the remaining one-tenth fuel is also con- verted into the same gas and water. This huge amount of acid is transported by the blood to the various points of discharge, mainly the lungs. By virtue of alkalinity, the blood is able to transport the acid from the tissues to the discharge points. Acidosis- Whenever the alkalinity of the blood is reduced, even slightly, its ability to transport the carbon dioxide gets reduced. This results in the accumulation of 'acid' in the tissues. This condition is known as 'acidosis' or hypo-alkalinity of the blood. Its symptoms are hunger, indigestion, burning sensation and pain in the pharynx, nausea, vomiting, headache, various nervous disorders and drowsiness. Acidosis is the breeding ground for most diseases. Nepthritis or Bright's disease, rheumatism, premature old age, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, skin disorders and various degenerative diseases are traceable to this condition. It seriously interferes with the functions of the glands and organs of the body. It also lowers the vitality of the system, thereby increasing the danger of infectious diseases. The main cause of acidosis or hypo-alkalinity of the blood is faulty diet, in which too many acid forming foods have been consumed. In the normal process of metabolism or converting the food into energy by the body,. various acids are formed in the system and in addition, other acids are introduced in food. Whenever there is substantial increase in the formation of acids in the system and these acids are not properly eliminated through the lungs, the kidneys and the bowels , the alkalinity of the blood is reduced, resulting in acidosis. Other causes of acidosis are depletion of alkali reserve due to diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera etc., accumulation of carbon dioxide in asphyxia and anoxia as in circulatory and pulmonary diseases and accumulation of acetone bodies resulting from starvation, vomiting and diabetes millitus. Acidosis can be prevented by maintaining a proper ratio between acid and alkaline foods in the diet. Certain foods leave alkaline ash and help in maintaining the alkalinity of the food, while others leave highly acid ash and lower the alkali reserve of the blood and tissue fluids to a very large extent. Cereals of all kinds, including all sorts of breads are also acid-forming foods, though much less so than meat. All fruits, with exceptions like plums and prunes and all green and root vegetables are highly alkaline foods and help to alkalinize the blood and other tissue fluids. Thus , our daily diet should consist of four-fifth of alkaline- forming foods such as juicy fruits, tubers, legumes, ripe fruits, leafy and root vegetables and one fifth of acid-forming foods containing concentrated proteins and starches such as meat, refined breads and refined cereals. Eating sensibly in this manner will ensure the necessary alkalinity of the food which will keep the body in perfect health. Whenever a person has acidosis, the higher the ratio of alkaline forming foods in his diet, the quicker will be the recovery. Acids are neutralised by alkalies. It is, therefore, imperative that persons suffering from various ailments are given adequate alkaline ash foods to offset the effects of acid-forming foods and leave a safe margin of alkalinity. The most agreeable and convenient means of alkalizing the blood are fresh organic fruits and fruit juices. The alkalizing value of fruits are due to large percentage of alkaline salts, mainly potash, which they contain. Each pint of fresh fruit juice contains 12 grains of potassium, one of the most potent of alkalis.Lemon juice contains nine grains of the alkali to the pint and grape seven grains. Diet in Disease In the diet during disease, breakfast may consist of fresh fruits, lunch may comprise raw vegetables with acid and sub-acid fruits, and for dinner raw and cooked vegetables, or light starchy vegetables like beet, carrot, cauliflower, egg-plant and squashes may be taken. Sweet fruits may be added to this diet after seven days. Foods are classified as acid-producing or alkaline-producing depending on their reaction on the urine. Calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium present in foods contribute to the alkaline effect, while sulphur, phosphorous and chlorine contribute to the acidic effect. Depending on the pre-dominating constituents in a particular food, it is classified as acid-forming or alkaline-forming. The effect of food stuffs upon the alkalinity of the blood depends upon their residue which they leave behind after undergoing oxidation in the body. It is an error to presume that because a food tastes acid, it has an acidic reaction in the blood. For instance, fruits and vegetables have organic acids in combination with soda and potash in the form of acid salts. When the acids are burnt or utilised in the body, the alkaline soda or potash is left behind. Hence the effect of the natural fruit acids is to increase the alkalinity of the blood rather than reduce it. Based on the above observations, the following charts show the common foods with acid and alkaline ash : A - Foods Leaving An Acid Ash (One-Fifth Class) Meats Cereals Cakes Chicken Confections Corn syrup, Refined Sugar Chocolate Coffee B - Foods Leaving An Alkaline Ash ( Four-fifths class ) Almonds Melons Apples Apricots Onions Banana (ripe) Beets Parsley Cabbage Carrots Pears Cauliflower Pineapple Celery Potatoes Coconuts Pumpkins Cucumbers Raisins Dates Spinach Figs ( Fresh and Dry) non-gmo Soyabeans Grapes Turnips Lettuce _________________ Post subject: Alkaline Forming Foods --- Alkaline Forming Foods http://www.greatestherbsonearth.com/articles/food_ph.htm Highly Alkaline Forming Foods: Baking soda, sea salt, mineral water, pumpkin seed, lentils, seaweed, onion, taro root, sea vegetables, lotus root, sweet potato, lime, lemons, nectarine, persimmon, raspberry, watermelon, tangerine, and pineapple. Moderately Alkaline Forming Foods: Apricots, spices, kombucha, unsulfured molasses, non-gmo soy sauce, cashews, chestnuts, pepper, kohlrabi, parsnip, garlic, asparagus, kale, parsley, endive, arugula, mustard green, ginger root, broccoli, grapefruit, cantaloupe, honeydew, citrus, olive, dewberry, carrots, loganberry, and mango. Low Alkaline Forming Foods: Most herbs, green tea, mu tea, rice syrup, apple cider vinegar, sake, quail eggs, primrose oil, sesame seed, cod liver oil, almonds, sprouts, potato, bell pepper, mushrooms, cauliflower, cabbage, rutabaga, eggplant, pumpkin, collard green, pear, avocado, apples (sour), blackberry, cherry, peach, and papaya. Very Low Alkaline Forming Foods: Ginger tea, umeboshi vinegar, duck eggs, oats, grain coffee, quinoa, japonica rice, wild rice, avocado oil, most seeds, coconut oil, olive oil, flax oil, brussel sprout, beet, chive, cilantro, celery, okra, cucumber, turnip greens, squashes, lettuces, orange, banana, blueberry, raisin, currant, grape, and strawberry. Acid Forming Foods Very Low Acid Forming Foods: Curry, Koma coffee, honey, maple syrup, vinegar, cream, butter, goat/sheep cheese, chicken, gelatin, organs, venison, fish, wild duck, triticale, millet, kasha, amaranth, brown rice, pumpkin seed oil, grape seed oil, sunflower oil, pine nuts, canola oil, spinach, fava beans, black-eyed peas, string beans, wax beans, zucchini, chutney, rhubarb, coconut, guava, dry fruit, figs, and dates. Low Acid Forming Foods: Vanilla, alcohol, black tea, balsamic vinegar, cow milk, aged cheese, soy cheese, goat milk, game meat, lamb, mutton, boar, elk, shell fish, mollusks, goose, turkey, buckwheat, wheat, spelt, teff, kamut, farina, semolina, white rice, almond oil, sesame oil, safflower oil, tapioca, seitan, tofu, pinto beans, white beans, navy beans, red beans, adzuki beans, lima beans, chard, plum, prune and tomatoes. Moderately Acid Forming Foods: Nutmeg, coffee, casein, milk protein, cottage cheese, non-gmo soy milk, pork, veal, bear, mussels, squid, chicken, maize, barley groats, corn, rye, oat bran, pistachio seeds, chestnut oil, lard, pecans, palm kernel oil, green peas, peanuts, snow peas, other legumes, garbanzo beans, cranberry, and pomegranate. Highly Acid Forming Foods: Tabletop sweeteners like (NutraSweet, Spoonful, Sweet 'N Low, Equal or Aspartame), pudding, jam, jelly, table salt (NaCl), beer, yeast, hops, malt, refined sugar, cocoa, white (acetic acid) vinegar, processed cheese, ice cream, beef, lobster, pheasant, barley, cottonseed oil, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, fried foods, soybean, and soft drinks, especially the cola type. To neutralize a glass of cola with a pH of 2.5, it would take 32 glasses of alkaline water with a pH of 10. Some pH Food Values: Egg whites 7.8, Water 7.0, Shrimp 6.9, Corn 6.3, Butter 6.3, Potatoes 5.8, Asparagus 5.6, Bread 5.5, Beans 5.5, Carrots 5.1, Bananas 4.6, Tomatoes 4.2, Raspberries 3.4, Strawberries 3.2, Rhubarb 3.1, Grapefruit 3.1, Apples 3.1, Vinegar 2.7, Lemon 2.1 Clinical Nutrition for the Balanced Body GHOE: Greatest Herbs On Earth has a number of pH Balancing packages and pH Testing Strips available. http://www.greatestherbsonearth.com/articles/food_ph.htm ----- Post subject: Acidosis Symptoms ----- http://www.thephdimension.com/ The information is not intended for self diagnosis, nor is it intended as a substitute for licensed professional care. It's only purpose is to help you make better judgments concerning health. All of the conditions listed are symptoms of acidosis and an overloaded immune system. The toxins come from the chemicals we touch, the food we eat, the water we drink, and even from the emotional stresses we feel. Acidosis Symptoms Advanced Symptoms: 1. Cancer 8. Schizophrenia 2. Arthritis 9. Learning disabled 3. Multiple Sclerosis 10. Hodgkin's 4. Leukemia 11. Crohn's 5. Tuberculosis 12. Sarcoidosis 6. Lupus 13. Myasthenia gravis 7. Scleroderma Intermediate Symptoms: 1. Cold sores 15. Viruses 2. Depression 16. Bacteria 3. Loss of memory 17. Fungus 4. Loss of concentration 18. Psoriasis 5. Migraine headaches 19. Urinary infection 6. Insomnia 20. Gastritis 7. Asthma 21. Colitis 8. Bronchitis 22. Excessive falling hair 9. Hay fever 22. Cystitis 10. Ear aches 23. Endometriosis 11. Hives 24. Diarrhea 12. Swelling 25. Stuttering 13. Urethritis 26. Numbness, tingling 14. Impotence 27. Sinusitis Beginning Symptoms: 1. Acne 13. Bloating 2. Agitation 14. Heartburn 3. Muscular pain 15. Constipation 4. Cold hands and feet 16. Hot urine 5. Dizziness 17. Strong smelling urine 6. Low energy 18. Headaches 7. Joint pains that travel 19. Rapid panting breath 8. Food allergies 20. Rapid heartbeat 9. Chem. Sensitivities 21. Irregular heartbeat 10. Hyperactivity 22. White coated tongue 11. Panic attacks 23. Hard to wake up 12. Menstrual Problems 24. Stuffiness Acidosis Symptoms Table 2 Digestive Problems 1. Belching 7. Lack or Limitation of Appetite 2. Bloating 8. Nausea 3. Sensitivity at the waist 9. Vomiting 4. Intestinal gas 10. Diarrhea 5. Regurgitation 11. Constipation 6. Hiccups 12. Colic in children Breathing and Circulation 1. Deep breathing curtailed 9. Pain in left side of chest 2. Overall fatigue and exhaustion 10. Heartburn 3. Tendency to swallow air 11. Pressure below breastbone 4. Allergies 12. Lung pain 5. Dry tickling cough 13. Rapid heart beat 6. Full feeling at the base of the throat 14. Rapid rise in blood pressure 7. Pain or burning in upper chest 15. Pressure in chest 8. Left shoulder pain, pain in left arm, pain in left side of neck Structural Complaints 1. TMJ – Temporo-Mandibular Joint 3. Spinal pain 2. Bruxism – Grinding teeth in sleep 4. Headaches Stress 1. Dizziness 4. Anxiety attacks 2. Shakiness 5. Insomnia 3. Mental confusion 6. Hyperactivity in children Other Ailments 1. Craving sugar or alcohol 4. Urinary difficulty 2. Candida Albicans 5. Hoarseness 3. Menstrual or prostrate problems 6. Obesity _________________ JoAnn Guest mrsjoguest DietaryTipsForHBP http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest The complete " Whole Body " Health line consists of the " AIM GARDEN TRIO " Ask About Health Professional Support Series: AIM Barleygreen " Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future " http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER We have made every effort to ensure that the information included in these pages is accurate. However, we make no guarantees nor can we assume any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process discussed. Win a $20,000 Career Makeover at HotJobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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