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17 Signs Your Body Is Too Acidic And 9 Ways To Quickly
Alkalize It!
BY ADMIN OCTOBER 23, 2015

We all know that acidic bodies are unhealthy. When the body is acidic, it creates an unwanted and unhealthy environment where

illnesses, bacteria and yeast thrive. When its too acidic, the body takes minerals from vital organs and bones so that it can

neutralize the acid and remove it from the body. Because of this, the bodys mineral reserves such as calcium, potassium,

magnesium and sodium can become dangerously low and cause damage that can be undetected for years until it reaches

unhealthy levels, causing acidosis.

Most of us already consume enough acid forming foods, such as grains, dairy, meat and sugar. Since our body constantly

generates acidic waste products from the metabolism, those waste products need to be neutralized or excreted in some ways. In

order to neutralize the constant acid generation, we need to supply the body with more alkaline food. This can cause:

-Immune deficiency

Inflamed sensitive gums, cavities

Sciatica, lumbago, stiff neck

Yeast fungal overgrowth

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 Respiratory problems, coughing, shortness of breath

Low energy and chronic fatigue

Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels and reduction in oxygen

Heart problems, arrhythmias, increased heart rate

Weight gain, diabetes and obesity

Bladder and kidney infections

Premature aging

Accelerated free radical damage

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

Osteoporosis, weak brittle bones, hip fractures, bone spurs

Headaches, confusion, sleepiness

Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup

Allergies, acne

Doesnt the body adjust pH on its own?

Yes, it does, but it does that with a price. The normal pH for all tissues and fluids in the body, except the stomach is alkaline.

With exception of blood, all of the body systems have a wide pH range partly so they can shift to maintain the blood pH which

must be maintained at the very narrow margin of 7.35 to 7.45. For example, if the system becomes too acidic, the blood will take

alkaline forming elements from the digestive enzyme system of the small intestine. This now creates a less than optimal

environment in order to have a proper digestion. So, while our body can adjust to pH on its own, it has a price to do that to other

systems inside, which can lead to additional health problems.

Discover your pH!

This kind of testing is very important because it allows a person to get a numeric representation of the current level of

acidification inside the body. A healthy average pH reading will range from 6.75 to 7.25. The optimal pH numeric reading is
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You can tell if food is alkaline or acidic only by taste!

Many people think that lemons are acidic, while it is classified as an acidic fruit it is actually an alkaline forming food. In times

of digestion, the acids are oxidized into carbon dioxide and water, so, they dont create an acid condition in the system.

Potassium, iron, calcium, sodium and magnesium are the main alkalizing minerals. Food which is high in these minerals is

considered to be alkaline forming food. Most foods have alkaline and acidic minerals inside them. If alkaline minerals are greater

in concentration than that food is considered alkaline and vice versa.

The body itself has limits!

The body knows for itself how much it can compensate for acid imbalance. So, food intake plays a critical role in maintaining the

acid-alkaline balance. Many diseases and general illnesses are the result of the bodys attempt to rebalance the internal

environment.

Generally, if a diet includes too many acid forming foods, such as high amounts of meats, grains, dairy products, sugar, then the

body becomes more acidic. If you eat too many alkaline foods such as fruits, vegetables, sea vegetables the body can become too

alkaline. It needs to maintain the balance.

How does your body respond to specific foods?

You should certainly realize that the way your body responds to various foods mostly depends on your dominant constitutional

type. If your dominant type is oxidative, then fruit and vegetables move the body towards the more acid side, while proteins make

your body more alkaline. If you are more dominant to the autonomic system (ANS) then proteins cause your body to become

more acidic and fruit and vegetables shift the body to a more alkaline environment.

How can you improve your alkalinity?

1. Check your pH regularly.

2. Drink plenty of water (when its possible, drink alkaline water).

3. Remove acidic foods.

4. Replace a traditional lunch with a large green salad.

5. Use lettuce leaves and collard greens as wraps.

6. Try not to consume processed foods.

7. Eliminate soda, coffee and sugar. Replace them with herbal tea, herbal coffee and green drinks.

8. Replace dairy products with coconut or almond milk.

9. Add green juices or smoothies to your diet.

It matters what you eat!

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Improving your pH levels may require a little more thought, but youll appreciate the rewards of your efforts as you begin to feel

more energetic and vibrant and your overall health starts to improve.

You mustnt doubt: what you eat has a direct impact on your overall health. Ann Wigmore, founder of the renowned

Hippocrates Health Institute once said: The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the

slowest form of poison.

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