Our body’s internal system needs a PH of just above 7.0.  Normal human blood pH limits are between 7.35 and 7.45. So the blood is slightly alkaline (basic). The immunologic, enzymatic and repair mechanisms all function at their best in this alkaline range. Our body is acidic under a pH of 7.

What foods cause acid in the body?

There is a whole list of foods that cause the body to be over-acidic: dairy and dairy substitutes, animal meat, most grains, chickpeas, condiments, aspartame, prunes, chocolate, peanuts, alcohol, and quite a few other types of foods.

When the pH level in our body is unbalanced, almost any area of the body can be affected. For example, when the nervous system is affected as the result of an unbalanced pH balance it shows up in the form of depression. When the cardiovascular system is affected we could have heart disease or experience other heart-related problems, including thickening and hardening of the arteries, pain or discomfort in the chest, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart failure. There is a lack of energy and we often feel fatigued when muscles are affected.

Waste Acids

When the body is functioning properly and in a balanced manner,  waste acids are no problem. The body can get rid of them quickly and easily, and you can maintain a normal pH of around 7.4. However, the modern way of living has resulted in our bodies not being able to rid themselves of the acids correctly. Lack of sleep, lack of exercise, overwork, stress, smoking, pollution, and high acid diets (heavy in meat and dairy products) all prevent our bodies from properly expelling these acids. There is too much acidic production from these lifestyle and diet factors, and the body simply cannot get rid of it.

Although quite a lot of research has already been conducted into the influence of a disturbed acid-base balance on the development of chronic complaints, this relationship is still insufficiently recognized in mainstream medicine.

ACIDIFICATION IS AGING!

We age also quicker than normal when the skin is affected by improper pH balance. Due to the accumulation of acidic waste, body cells do less well. The lack of oxygen and the accumulation of acids makes cells less and less active, which means that the tissues age.

PH test strip

Use pH Test Strips to monitor your body pH levels for alkaline & acid, using saliva and urine. Based on your urine, you can more or less deduce whether you have been soured with the help of a pH test strip. That’s based on the fact that Alkaline diets result in a more alkaline urine pH and can lead to decreased calcium in the urine. In an acidic solution, the color of litmus changes to red (pH <4.5), and in an alkaline solution (pH> 8), the color changes to blue.

Optimal pH value

– Blood 7.35 – 7.45 (ideally 7.41)
– Saliva 6.00 – 7.50
– Stomach 1.35 – 3.50
– Urine 4.50 – 8.40
– Small intestine 6.50 – 7.50
– Large intestine 5.60 – 6.90

Eat a more alkaline healthy diet

To balance your PH, the remedy is simple and logical; eat more alkaline causing foods like; watermelon, lime, mango, most vegetables, vegetable juices, almonds, sprouts, avocados, and green tea.

Transition to a more alkaline healthy diet requires a shift in attitude towards food. The important point to remember is that small changes go a long way. Add more alkaline foods to your diet gradually.

7 Steps to balance your body pH

Discover 7 easy tips you can use in your daily life to help your body balance itself back to alkaline balance and experience better overall health.

1) Reduce the consumption of sugar and products made from sugar, including soda pop, pies, ice cream, jams, artificial juices, puddings, doughnuts, corn syrups, chewing gum, sweetened drinks, cookies, breakfast cereals, liqueurs, mixed drinks.

2) Avoid processed foods and condiments including ketchup, salad dressings, pickles, luncheon meats, canned fruits, bread, relish, cheese dips, peanut butter, prepared seafood, frozen vegetables, crackers, canned soups, hot dogs, sausages, sweetened yogurt.

3) Avoid cooking and heating foods and drinks in microwave.

4) Avoid dairy, meats, fried foods and fast foods.

5) Increase your consumption of raw vegetables and raw fresh fruits (without sugar). You should include raw vegetables in every meal. If your breakfast is so small that you only eat toast or cereal, stop eating toast and take fresh fruits or vegetable juices instead. If your lunches are usually consist of sandwiches, try to substitute it with a raw salad or vegetable juice. Have a large salad before you eat a heavy entree at dinner. This way, you will be sure to eat all of the salad instead of finding yourself too full to finish it.

6) Grains form the base of a balanced diet and are important in maintaining the alkaline balance in the body. Grains are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, including folic acid, fiber, carbohydrates antioxidants, and phytoestrogens. Consumption of whole grains reduces the risk of chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease. By eating grains you can eat less but feel full. Grains should comprise about 20% of your diet.

7) Don’t forget to hydrate. Drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of good quality of water each day. Add liquid minerals to increase the quality of water.

Increased quality of life

If you follow these easy 7 steps it will allow you to create the proper alkaline balance within your body.

Creating the proper alkaline balance within your body will bring you increased quality of life. You’ll start seeing immediate improvements in your health. Your energy will increase, need for less sleep, improved skin and hair condition, better mental attitude, your concentration will be stronger. You’ll build strength, stamina, and resistance to diseases. Your entire body will function more efficiently just like it was meant to do.

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