Understanding the pH of the body 

pH stands for “potential of Hydrogen”

If you really wish to be scientific, pH represents the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. We prefer to call it your potential for Health.

The body is alkaline by nature and acid by function, acid is a by-product of metabolism, in other words toxic waste. High levels of stress add to this problem by releasing even more acid into the system.
The alkaline in our diet neutralizes the acid to stabilize the pH balance, if there is insufficient alkaline in the diet the body will leech calcium from the bones and teeth, this in turn can cause Osteoporosis (weakening and crumbling of the bones).

To avoid toxic build up an ideal diet should be 75% Alkaline Ash (fruit and vegetable) 25% Acid Ash (protein, dairy and complex carbohydrates).

Acid/Alkaline – pH Balance & How It Affects Our Health

One of the most life-giving substances the body depends on is water. Chronic pain can be a symptom of chronic dehydration, especially in the joint cartilages in the knees, fingers, toes and vertebrae.
Arthritic joints are “painfully” lacking in lubricating fluids. We can oil a machine by applying oil from the outside. However, our human machine must be lubricated from the inside. A diet rich in essential fatty acids, cold water fish, such as mackerel, herring, tuna, sardines and salmon may significantly reduce inflammation as well as allergic reactions. Omega 3 is a good back up supplement to support this diet.

It is not healthy to have too much protein in our diet; we only need about two ounces per day. More than this over a long period of time leads to excess acid ash residue in the body and is the prime cause of osteoporosis and kidney disease. The acid has to be neutralized otherwise it will destroy the kidneys. The body uses sodium which is derived from alkaline to do this job, however, if the sodium reserves are low the body will leech calcium from the bones to stabilize the pH balance.

The ideal pH for most of the fluids of your internal environment is just above pH 7.0. Your blood must be pH 7.35 - pH 7.45 all the time, when your pH values are too far below or too high above pH 7.0, the fluid in and around your cells, that is, your potential for health plummets.

A byproduct of metabolism is ash. Fruits and vegetables produce a healthy alkaline ash which is designed to neutralize the acid which is then easily eliminated by the body. Our cells are designed to be 80% water and 20% protein. When we eat too much protein, our cells become congested with it, this in turn throws the pH balance out.

Below are some examples of foods to help to control acid in your internal environment.

Alkaline Ash Foods:   are extremely good for you!

Acid Ash Foods: Good in small portions, balanced with Alkaline Ash foods

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