Mucusless? acid/alkaline imbalance?

September 13, 2002

Hi Keleed,

What kind of fermented foods are you talking about? Sauerkraut? KimChee? As far as mushrooms go, I use them when I can, which isn't often. Mainly because most of the food I eat is raw or steamed. Also because mushrooms are a luxury for me, more expensive than I care to pay. I really enjoy mushrooms too. Most fermented vegetables are okay as long as they are not fermented in white vinegar. If you can make your own sauerkraut, this is wonderful. I used to make my own until my crock broke. Now I don't eat sauerkraut unless I can find some that doesn't have white vinegar added. Sauerkraut is very good. Very alkaline. Most people think that citrus and sauerkraut and the like are acid. Well yes they are, but they become alkaline within the body. Funny how that works.

Don

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tlapanala

herbal remedies

Thursday, September 12, 2002 4:45 PM

[herbal remedies] Mucusless? acid/alkaline imbalance?

HELLO, I previously posted a Burdock question. (if someone would be so kindas to answer) and read the post on mucusless diet. I've recently become interested in the acid/alkaline imbalance and have just read a book about. Is this the diet that Don is on?(hello Don) I've begun to choose more alkaline foods when possible, and will be purchasing litmus paper in the future to test the alkalinity(sp?) of my body. Are fermented foods and mushrooms a big no-no? Thanks KeleedFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

September 13, 2002

Hi Keleed,

Actually I read Prof. Arnold Ehrets book "Mucusless Diet" that was written around the 1920's give or take. I read it about 3 years ago and since then have been told by many that this guy was a quack. Well, that may be so, but I will never know unless I test his theories. I don't necessarily like to believe what any one tells me. I like to find the truth for myself. Therefore, I test and seek the truth. So I have been slowly weaning myself off all the yummy delicious food I have loved that has been wreaking havoc on my body. It is quite a process and does take some time. But I am bound and determined to be more obstinate than my body so I keep plugging away at it. I don't know about soy sauce as I never use the stuff. Tamari or Shoyu were what I used to use but then I have been slowly eliminating salt from my diet. I used way too much salt in the past. I have used Braggs and it is quite good. I guess the idea behind not using soy is it is fermented much like grains are fermented. Alcohol is very acid forming in the body not to mention what it does to your liver and stomach. When I use mushrooms I use them raw. I have read no other material about the mucusless diet. Not too much out there but I do believe that is changing. I didn't even know there were any other books on the subject. I will definitely check out the PH Miracle though.

Don

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tlapanala

herbal remedies

Friday, September 13, 2002 11:32 AM

[herbal remedies] Re: Mucusless? acid/alkaline imbalance?

herbal remedies, "Donald Eitner" <eitner.d@m...> wrote:>>> Which book did you read?> > Hello Don,The name of the book isTHE PH MIRACLEYoung, Robert O. Balance your diet, reclaim your health / Robert Young with Shelley Redford Young. New York, NY : Warner Books, c2002. I borrowed it from the library . I don't have it right now, but from what I can remember very cleary was that soy sauce, tamari, etc. anything that used mold or fungus was a no no. But don't quote me, my mind is like a seive.(maybe all the acid in my system!!) I really wanted to try it but it's very strict. I love mushrooms, and tamari. The author uses Braggs instead. I was a little closed minded, because of some of the things that I thought were supposed to be quite healthy were in reality acid forming. I been looking for more information on the acid/alkaline imbalance without much luck. I was going to put it on the back burner for a while. I haven't read the postings here in quite some time.I posted the question about Burdock here because I rememberd how helpful and knowledgeable you people are here(Thanks Everyone) when I saw your post on mucus. I guess I'm must be intended to do this.Are you following a prescribed plan or did you put your diet together yourself? Any reading material or websites would be greatly appreciated. Thanks keleedFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington