The body pH

It is absolutely true that we live and die at the cellular level.
All the cells (billions of them) that make up the human body are slightly alkaline, and must maintain alkalinity in order to function and remain healthy and alive. However their cellular activity creates acid and this acid is what gives the cell energy and function.

As each alkaline cell performs its task of respiration, it secretes metabolic wastes, and these end products of cellular metabolism are acid in nature. Although these wastes are used for energy and function, they must not be allowed to build up. One example of this is the often painful lactic acid which is created through exercise. The body will go to great lengths to neutralize and detoxify these acids before they act as poisons in and around the cell, ultimately changing the environment (Pasteur called it "the Terrain") of the cell.





Most people and clinical practitioners believe the immune system is the body's first line of defense, but in actuality it is not. It is very important, but more like a very sophisticated cleanup service. We must instead look at the importance of pH balance as the first and major line of defense against sickness and disease and for health and vitality.

If we were to ask "What is killing us?", the answer might be "ACIDOSIS". It has been demonstrated that an acidic, anaerobic (lacking oxygen) body environment encourages the breeding of fungus, mold, bacteria, and viruses. It is also said that "cancer cells" cannot grow in a well oxygenated environment.

Let's look at an example
If we were to seal the door of our freezer and then unplug it, come back in two weeks and open the door, what would we find? Mold, bacteria, microscopic bugs. Things would be growing and multiplying. Where did they all come from? They did not sneak in - remember the door was sealed. The answer is . . . "they were always there". It is simply that the environment changed to a more inviting and healthy one for the "critters" to live in.
This can be likened to a shift in our biological terrain from a healthy oxygenated, alkaline environment to an unhealthy anaerobic acidic environment.
You see what is healthy for us is unhealthy for the body attackers and what is healthy for them is what is unhealthy for our body.

Another example: The one thing you pay attention to if you own a swimming pool is what? the pH of course! If the pool pH is off balance, the pool becomes green with algae (fungus?).


The best time to monitor your pH
Now that you have understood the importance of the pH let us see how we can measure it. The best time to monitor your pH is first thing in the morning and 30 mns before a meal and the last thing before retiring.
Monitoring your pH is a tool that helps you to take charge of your health.

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	Optimum Balance
	Morning Urine 6.4 -Saliva 6.5
	Supplements to chose from: Food Enzymes: keeps pH balanced - Ionic Minerals - Super Supplemental Vitamins & Minerals
	Evening Urine 7.0 - Saliva 6.5
	Supplements to chose from: Purified water w/chlorophyll ES - Exercise - Essential fatty acids
	Congratulations! Energy & Vitality - Proper digestion - Good Elimination & Immune system Comments: When the pH is properly balanced, you are able to assimilate minerals and vital nutrients. Your digestion is good, and proper elimination is taking place. A healthy internal environment prevents disease by excreting and buffering acid.

	Part 1 - Examples of acidosis (too much acidity in the body) Numbers may not be exact
	Morning Urine 5.05 -Saliva 7.0
	Supplements to chose from: Food Enzymes - keeps pH balanced - Calcium, Skeletal Strength - Colloidal Minerals or Mineral Chi
	Evening Urine 6.0 - Saliva 7.5
	Supplements to chose from: Purified water with lemon - Green Zone Powder or Herbal Potassium - Clean Start, then Lower Bowel Stimulator (LBS II) with Fiber.
	Symptoms: Catch colds easily - Low energy - blood sugar issue - Stiff joints - Muscle cramps - Gas, bloating - Weight Gain Comments: If the saliva pH is slightly elevated, digestion needs improvement. The pH of the urine indicates that the kidneys are removing acids. Work to improve your digestion and include foods and supplements that are high in calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium, which act as buffers. When the saliva pH is above 7.0 carbohydrates digest poorly.

 

	Pursue Health Answers
	Morning Urine 5.0 -Saliva 6.0
	Supplements to chose from: Proactazyrne, Protease plus - Noni Juice ( Balancing & Cleansing) - Skeletal Strength - Ionic Minerals, Herbal Trace Minerals - Coral Calcium and Green Zone - Intestinal Soothe and Build - IF-C, Aloe (Reduces excess acids and heat)
	Evening Urine 5.5 - Saliva 6.5
	Helpful hints: No vitamin C, use ONLY Rose Hips - Vit. B12, sublingual, 1,000 mcg - 8 glasses of water w/lemon OR \Chlorophyll ES Support Kidneys: Urinary Maintenance Support Liver: Liver Balance Bath Soaks: Baking Soda, Epson Salt and 2 to 5 drops of Lemon Oil.
	Symptoms: Chronic Fatigue - Bursitis and Fibromyalgia - Frequently ill - Heartburn - Adrenal & Thyroid Weakness - High cholesterol High blood pressure - Mouth sores - Plaque & Periodontal disease Comments: A low saliva pH is associated with hypo gastric reflux, hiatal hernia symptoms. Supporting the digestive and urinary systems is helpful. An acid pH inhibits vital absorption of minerals and is considered the real silent killer affecting the circulatory system.

 

	Usually a Diagnosed Medical Condition
	Morning Urine 5.0 -Saliva 5.0
	Supplements to chose from: Proactazyme, Protease plus - Noni Juice (Balancing & Cleansing) - SynerPro Calcium & Magnesium GreenZone - Ionicl Minerals, Herbal Trace Minerals - Coral Calcium - Vitamin A & D or Omega 3 Fish Oil Support Immune: Astragalus - Immune Stimulator, Colostrum, E-Tea.
	Evening Urine 5.0 - Saliva 5.5
	Helpful hints: No Vitamin C - use ONLY Rose Hips - Vit. B12 sublingual 1000 mcg. - Water w/Chlorophyll or Lemon Alkaline Juices & Bath Soaks Skin Brushing - Saunas Support Liver: Liver Balance or Milk Thistle Comb. Support Kidneys: Kidney Activator or Urinary Maintenance Bath Soaks: Baking Soda, Epson Salt with 2 to 5 drops of Lemon Oil
	Symptoms: Gout - Arthritis - Osteoporosis - (weak, brittle bones) - Diabetes - Weight Gain, Obesity - Severe Immune Dysfunction Cardiovascular disease - Kidney stones Comments: An extreme acid pH indicates excess conditions - heat and fire; inflammation, possible acid reflux and congestion in the tissues. The alkaline buffering reserves are depleted. Stress reduction and adhering to a strict 95% alkaline diet is VERY important. Aromatherapy: Use Lemon, Grapefruit, Roman Chamomile

 

Diet   As a general rule, follow the suggestions offered in the excellent book "Eat right for your Blood Type" by Dr. Peter D'Adamo. Acid - Alkaline foods You might want to check this page to have an idea of what is good, neutral or bad for you (depending on your pH). Your Blood Type: If you do not know it... go to the nearest Blood Bank and donate your blood - DO NOT forget to also ask what your blood type is OR call your doctor he "should" know it. What are the foods which are highly beneficial (to you) and those which are not? Check this page if you know.

	Part II - Examples of Alkaline pH
	Notes on Alkalinity: An alkaline pH indicates the emergency back-up system of ammonia is the principle neutralizer. Alkaline pH correction takes longer and is considered more challenging.
	Morning Urine 6.5 -Saliva 6.5
	Supplements to chose from: Food Enzymes, PDA - Liquid Calcium - Vitamin C Support Adrenals: HY-A, Nervous fatigue formula, or Energ-V
	Evening Urine 7.0 - Saliva 7.5
	Helpful hints: 8 glasses of Purified Water - Clean Colon: CleanStart, Bifidophilus Reduce carbohydrates Increase proteins: Super Algae Bladder Support: Cranberry-Buchu
	Symptoms: Headaches - Low Blood Sugar - Slow, toxic Bowels - Bacterial Infections (especially bladder) - Candidasis Comments: Even though this number looks optimal, a high urine pH in the morning indicates that the kidneys ARE NOT excreting acids properly, and as the liver detoxification process is slowing down, the pH will move to more alkaline. Bacterial and fungal infections are a possibility. HCL (Hydrochloric acid), enzymes, minerals and probiotics are especially important.

	Pursue Health Answers
	Morning Urine 7.0 -Saliva 7.0
	Supplements to chose from: Food Enzymes, PDA, Protease Plus - Liquid Calcium, Herbal CA - Vitamin C, Flax Seed Oil - Ultimate GreenZone Support Kidneys: KB-C Stimulate Digestion: Spleen Activator - Digestive Bitters
	Evening Urine 7.0 - Saliva 7.5
	Helpful hints: 8 glasses of Purified Water - Bowel Detox AND Bifidophilius - Vitamin BI2 1,000 mcg. Clean: Colon, Liver, Lymph and Skin with Tiao He Cleanse Increase Proteins: Super Algae Reduce Carbohydrates
	Symptoms: Migraines - Food & Enviro allergies - Skin Rashes - Body Odor - Infections - Poor Immune System ADD or ADHD - Candidasis - Parasites - Slow, Toxic Bowel Comments: The saliva will become more alkaline as a compensation for the increased cellular acids. A high urine pH indicates that the kidneys are not excreting acids and that the lymphatic congestion is building. Cellular activity will also lead to an increase in sodium retention and potassium excretion. You need to strengthen your body's ability to remove acids via the kidneys.

	Usually a Diagnosed Medical Condition
	Morning Urine 7.0 -Saliva 7.5
	Supplements to chose from: Food Enzymes, PDA, Protease Plus - Liquid Calcium, Herbal CA - Vitamin C, Flax Seed Oil - Focus Attention Ultimate GreenZone Support Kidneys: KB-C Support the liver: Liver Balance, Milk Thistle Comb. Immune System: Trigger Immune, Blood Build, Olive Leaf Extract.
	Evening Urine 7.5 - Saliva 7.5
	Supplements to chose from: Fiber Foods/Bifidophilus - Apple cider vinegar - Vitamin B12, 1,000 mcg. - 8 Glasses purified water Bath soaks with Epson salt & Ginger Lymph Support: Lymphomax, IN-X Reduce Carbohydrates Increase proteins: Super Algae
	Symptoms: Severe Migraines - Weak Condition, Muscles - Liver Dysfunction - Severe Food & Environmental Allergies - Cold extremities Constipation - Toxic Bowel - ADD or ADHD - Candidasis - Parasites - Viral Infections Comments: A high alkaline pH in both the urine and the saliva usually indicates extreme fatigue and deficiencies in blood and liver conditions. Stimulate digestion and support the liver, kidney and the immune system. Cleanse the body SLOWLY. Aromatherapy: Use Sweet Thyme, Oregano, helichrysum, Sandalwood.

	DIET
	Eat 60% Alkaline and 40% acid foods high in sulfur and phosphorus. You may not be able to eat meat, cheese or nuts. Follow the principles of "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" by Dr. Peter D'Adamo Supplements for both Alkaline and Acid Programs should be taken throughout the day.