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In health circles there has been much recent talk about acid
/alkaline imbalance. Let's see if we can clarify how experts
recommend we correct this imbalance.
The problem
Your body functions best when neither too acid nor too
alkaline. Unfortunately almost all of us have become acidic due
to diet, drinks and stress -- both psychological and from
pollution. Acids can build up in our body, causing systems to
be out of balance.
The effects
According to Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky, "Acid wastes build up in
the body in the form of cholesterol, gallstones, kidney stones,
arterial plaque, urates, phosphates and sulfates. These acidic
waste products are the direct cause of premature aging and
the onset of chronic disease."
When this occurs, the body will restore its optimal pH by
depleting certain minerals, such as potassium, calcium and
magnesium, from organs and bones. In addition, your immune
system may become fatigued from dealing with an excess of
acid. Your body then stores acidic wastes in 'hiding places'
such as muscles etc. rather than releasing the acids into the
bloodstream.
As Dr.Robert Atkins, the well-known author, health and diet
expert, notes: "Just about every condition I can think of, from
arthritis to diabetes to cancer, is associated with acidity."
"The countless names of illnesses do not really matter. What
does matter is that they all come from the same root
cause...too much tissue acid waste in the body!" Theodore A.
Baroody, ND, Ph.D.
What can be done?
A vast body of research reveals that you can help neutralize
acid build-up in the blood and maintain a balanced pH, by
taking some simple steps, such as:
-- Exercise
-- Avoiding highly acid-forming food and drink
-- Drinking the right water
What is the "right" water?
"International studies show that populations with little or no
history of illness, such as cancer, drink higher pH (alkaline)
waters. After all potential risk factors were considered and
factored out, it became evident that they had been drinking
waters with a pH of 9.0 to 10.0." Dr. Leonard Horowitz in
"Aids and Ebola"
Alkaline ionized water "first came to notice in Japan, where
researchers noted that people drinking water that came from
certain fast- moving rocky mountain streams enjoyed
extraordinarily good health. It turned out that this naturally
occurring water was alkaline and had a different structure and
electrical properties." Larry Clapp, PhD. in "Prostate Health in
90 days"
Alkaline water is produced at home with a small kitchen
appliance called a water ionizer (long in use in Japan and
Korea). As water ionizers have become popular in North
America, more health professionals have had the opportunity
to evaluate their effects on clients:
Sue Pollock, N.D. writes, we can "assist the body in being
more alkaline with ...drinking alkaline water."
"I believe that the best water is water that is alkaline
(reduced) and purified using a small device known as a water
ionizer." (Dr. Stefan Kuprowsky)
"It is my opinion that ionized water will change the way in
which all health practitioners and the public approach their
health in the coming years." Dr. T. Baroody in "Alkalize or Die."
Why not just rely on a change of diet?
According to Sang Whang, researcher and author of "Reverse
Aging", the danger is that we might omit important foods:
"Since the waste products that we are trying to discharge are
acidic, the right kind of water is alkaline water...My personal
recommendation is to enjoy the foods that we like, but do not
over-eat or exclude any food. Eat in moderation following the
professional dieticians' "balanced diet" concept, and let
alkaline water do the job of cleansing acidic wastes." |
