All foods have an effect on the body’s acid level. Acids need to be balanced to maintain good health. The body ought to be slightly alkaline for strength, endurance and energy.An Alkaline diet revitalizes and maintains health the natural way.acid level is an indication of how healthy one is.
The term pH stands for “Potential of Hydrogen”. It is the measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH level indicates the body’s acid/alkaline balance and tells the health of the individual.
The scale of pH runs from 0 to 14.Zero is totally acidic and 14 is totally alkaline. The middle of the scale at 7, is neutral. Quality water has a pH of 7.
It is extremely rare that a person is too alkaline. It is more likely to occur in someone who consumes little or no protein. For the vast majority though, the problem is more on the acidic side. Human Blood should be slightly alkaline. (7.34- 7.45) Below or above this range means disease. A pH below 7.0 is acidic. A pH above 7.0 is alkaline.
Acid in the body can be caused by eating too many proteins, grains, sugars and dairy products, strenuous exercise, excess stress. Excess acid is excreted in the urine and is a signal that the body chemistry is not in balance. The acid level in the body can be a major factor in determining an individual’s level of health.
When the body is too acidic
# Free radical damage occurs with greater ease
# Antioxidant activity is impaired
# Vitamins and minerals from foods are not properly absorbed
# Friendly bacteria in the intestine die ,and the immune system is impaired.
# Connective tissue becomes weakened, causing skin and hair to lose their tone.
# Sleep patterns are disturbed
# Colds, infections, headaches and flu become more common.
# Physical and mental energy is depleted affecting stamina and moods.
To maintain health the diet should consist of 60% alkaline forming foods and 40% acid forming foods. To restore health the diet should consist of 80% alkaline forming foods and 20% acid forming foods.
To maintain health the diet should contain about 65% alkaline foods and 35% acidic foods. To restore health , the diet should include 80% alkaline foods and 20% acidic. Generally alkaline forming foods include most fruits, green vegetables, peas, beans, lentils, spices herbs and seasonings, seeds and nuts.
Acid forming foods include meat, fish, poultry, eggs, grains, and legumes.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
Your mental state is also an important factor in health, and can have an impact on your pH levels. Meditation, Tai Chi, Reflexology, massage, acupuncture, therapeutic touch, calming music, and yoga are all activities that buffer the acids of daily living and promote an alkaline body.
So how do you monitor your pH levels to maintain alkalinity? First you buy, in the drug store pH paper. Next choose either your saliva or urine, and collect a sample of either one. Place the pH paper in contact with the specimen you chose and immediately compare the paper’s colour to the colour code provided on the ph dispenser.
To get an accurate reading of the state of your health it is recommended that pH levels be recorded three times a day, morning, afternoon and night, for 30 days. Perform the test at the same time every day.

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