RE: alkaline / acid balance

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Hi. Perhaps I should offer what I have learned of acid/alkaline balance at this point in the discussion regarding the value of an alkaline PH environment. Quite a number of years ago I came upon the writings of Michio Kushi and other people knowledgeable of macrobiotics. I read articles in the East West Journal of the importance of acid/alkaline balance as a means of preventing dis-ease. So much of the standard American diet is acidic forming in the body - such as bread, noodles, oatmeal, meat, sugar - especially during the winter months when less fresh fruits and vegetables may be available. I remember reading how germs and viruses can not live in an alkaline environment. They simply can not grow. Doctors had told me to have a hysterectomy when I was only 23. I

said no to that room of well intentioned doctors. I wanted to be a mother. Shortly following my diagnosis I was blessed to find an article written by Michio Kushi explaining that some people are unable to digest dairy foods - that dairy can cause difficulties in the body. It was very difficult but I chose to eliminate dairy from my diet for one month. I had already chosen to become a vegetarian - over relying upon dairy for protein - so I needed to learn other means of obtaining protein in my diet. In one month time all illness left my body - all congestion - all symptoms disappeared. I understand now that my liver had been severely congested affecting my entire body. In gratitude I was given the opportunity of having a child - a son - when I was 26. A son who is now 30

with 3 children of his own. In raising my son on a macrobiotic diet I chose to include more fresh fruits - such as pears - and vegetables - such as carrots - than traditional macrobiotics may advocate - yet following the basic principles of macrobiotics choosing unprocessed whole grains and seasonal foods available in the area where we lived - rather than eating 'tropical' fruits [as one example]. Miso - fermented soy protein - became an indespensible part of our diet - because it is alkaline - has the ability to rebalance the system if/when necessary. Would not want to give people the wrong impression of macrobiotics. Not all macrobiotics are vegetarians. But a recent article written by Michio Kushi now advocates nuts as a primary source

of protein rather than fish as suggested 20+ years ago. You will find information of macrobiotics online - find the Kushi Institute located in Becket MA - known for their exceptional work teaching people how to cook macrobiotic meals - offering them an alternative cure of various cancers and other ailments using macrobiotic methods. Kushi Institute www.kushiinstitute.org198 Leland RdPO Box 7 Becket, MA 01223(413) 623-5741Get directions You will also find other macrobiotic organizations and including a unique vegan macrobiotic group on where a number of macrobiotic practitioners and 'experts' offer their knowledge and understanding. In gratitude, EmLet the beauty we love be what we do. RumiLet everything you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians

16:14'Love is the measure.' Dorothy Day'Gather yourselves...All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner.' Hopi Elders 2001

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