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Wholesome pH Balance

by David A. Dancu, N.D.

 

http://www.greatestherbsonearth.com/articles/balancing_ph.htm

 

Recently, I was talking to Charles Marble, a friend and colleague,

about the organic farm industry in Naples. He said everything

natural about organic farming is derived from the balance between

acids and alkalinity in the soil.

 

Where I live, the soil is generally determined to be quite alkaline.

 

What I found interesting was the fact that when the soil

is properly balanced, insects cannot thrive and are not drawn to

plants. I found this interesting because the same is true for us.

 

What we call the " biological terrain " , or soil, must also be

balanced. Normal acid pH is around 6.8 and anything lower is

considered acidic, which by most standards, is our nature. Above 7.6

is alkaline.

 

At 7.0 pH is totally neutral, like good water.

 

No one is ever totally neutral, as our system cannot function in a

neutral state. However, if one checks some of the key 'experts' (Dr

Jenson, Dr Bodine, Dr Phiefer, Dr Jinks, etc), you will find they all

recommend that the body be 'slightly' alkaline.

 

The stomach is the only part of the body that is always " acidic "

(hydrochloric acid), while the remainder of the bodily fluids are

supposed to be alkaline.

 

Too much acid, or too many alkaline reactions can cause tissue

damage.

 

Blood, spinal fluid and saliva are rarely alkaline, but the stool,

liver bile, pancreas or gall bladder bile can be either acidic or

alkaline (the range for these organs and glands is broader). But,

when they become acidic, the imbalance begins and the parasites'

establish a foothold, creating stress on the system.

 

Hyperacidic tendencies and symptoms include cold sores, herpes,

arthritis, rheumatic conditions, parasites, candida, insomnia,

headaches and migraines, water retention, bladder infections,

constipation or diarrhea, teeth sensitivity, burning

sensations,ulcers (also bacteria related), hypotension, stress,

cravings for certain foods, allergies, asthma, skin disorders of all

types and gastric problems.

 

There are more ailments related to " acidosis " , but this gives you a

general idea about the long reaching effects of excess acidity.

 

The terrain of the body requires frequent tweaking to maintain

balance and health and when acids continue to build up over time,

they create a foothold for illnesses and a soil that sustains this

imbalance.

 

There are a variety of ways we can start to re-balance our pH,

including diet, supplements, Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy and Herb's.

 

First, the food list.

These are alkaline producing foods for excess acidity:

 

Uma Boshi Plum paste ( make a soup or tea); Miso soup; avocados; pure

maple syrup; organic blackstrap molasses; most fresh organic fruits

(except cranberry,plums and prunes), vinegar, lemons, eggplant,

millet,and organic dates.

 

There are a variety of books available to assist in determining which

foods are best suited for your particular needs.

 

Supplements:

 

The amino acid L-Glutamine; MSM; Increased potassium and phosphorus;

Combination B complex with a minimum of 100mg per B and 800mcg of

folic acid; Primadophilus, combination amino acid for cell

rejuvenation; Pancreatic glandular, taken every other day;

Multi enzyme, preferably, food based; Anti-oxidants, such as Alpha

lipoic acid, grape seed extract, green tea, selenium, Olive leaf

extract and natural Vitamin E.

 

Hydrotherapy:

Baths can both cleanse and rejuvenate. Start every other day, with

weekends off. Drink plenty of pure water after the bath and try

to have the bath as hot as possible to open the pores and allow the

bath ingredients to penetrate.

 

Do these separately, not combined.

 

Baking soda/Epsom salts, about one pound of each; apple cider

vinegar, about 2 cups; hydrogen peroxide, about 2 pints; Bath salts

or cleansing salts,available from any health food store; castor oil,

rubbed thoroughly into the liver area, the kidney/adrenal area,

thymus area, stomach and abdomen, just before entering the bath.

 

Also, there are numerous companies that sell wonderful bath products

with an abundance of herbs for cleansing.

 

Homeopathy:

Homeopathy addresses deep seated disharmonies from the perspective

of the person, not just their symptoms, so giving a remedy for

" hyperacidity " will rarely cover the " underlying cause " .

 

The following remedies have been known to aid acid excesses and

should be used only for ACUTE problems:

Consult a Homeopath or Kinesiologist for additional remedies.

 

1. Robinia: everything turns to acid; burning sensation with

regurgitation of acids with severe sharp pains and vomiting.

 

2. Natrum Phosphoricum: belching after food; sour vomiting; very

sensitive individual with a delicate/refined nature.

 

3. Hydrastis: strong affinity to mucus membranes; indigestion;

belches sour fluids; pulsating symptoms.

 

4. Iris Versicolor: burning sensations along entire alimentary

canal; vomits sour or bloody vile; nausea; profuse saliva.

 

5. Nux Vomica: indigestion; heartburn all symptoms relate to

overdoing or excess (alcohol/food/drugs/etc.); sensitive to pressure

in stomach; liver remedy with anger, irritability and impatience;

type A.

 

6. Sulphuric Acid: fatigue; nervous but keeps going; irritability at

minor things; sour vomiting and belching; vomits mucus, not food;

nausea and chilliness.

 

Herbs:

Alfalfa; Aloe vera; Comfrey; Cramp Bark; Garlic; Ginger; Slippery

Elm; Parsley; Peppermint; Cornsilk These are best taken in single

doses, liquid form, about 40 drops, once a day. Taking all of them

is unnecessary however, but you may need to experiment to determine

the ones that work best.

 

You will generally notice relief of symptoms within a few weeks, but

don't overdo this experimentation without consulting a health care

practitioner who has knowledge of Herbs and their relationship to

medications.

 

You can easily determine your pH balance by purchasing nitrazine

paper at a health food store or pharmacy. The paper changes color and

indicates an acid or alkaline state.

 

Best to take this test before eating, using two strips, one for

saliva and the other for urine. By re-establishing balance in your

system, you can eliminate the insects that create illness and

provide a soil that repels further infestations.

 

Why harbor unwanted disease?? We can't tolerate pH imbalance in our

swimming pools, why do so in our body.

 

David A. Dancu, N.D. is a Naturopath and freelance writer,

specializing in Homeopathy. He maintains a practice in Naples,

Florida and is the author of Homeopathic Vibrations: A Guide for

Natural Healing (Sunshine Press, 1996) available in Karinya and

through local bookstores.

 

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