Alkaline vs Acid

PH Balance:
The pH scale is from 0 to 14, with numbers below 7 acidic (low on oxygen) and numbers above 7 alkaline. The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in the human body are designed to be slightly alkaline at a pH of 7.4. At a pH slightly above 7.4 cancer cells become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancer cells will die while healthy cells will live.

60-80% of the diet should be alkaline.  20-40% should be acidic for an optimum result.

Illnesses caused by Acidification

A surprising number and variety of physical problems and diseases can be caused by acidity. Indeed a triple action can prompt their appearance: enzymatic disturbances, aggressive activity by acids, and demineralization; three factors capable of striking any organic tissue.

• Lack of energy: constant fatigue, loss of physical tone and psychic drive, depression
• Nervousness: agitation without cause, sensitivity, easily stressed
• Conjunctivitis
• Inflamed, sensitive gums
• Cracks at the corners of the lips
• Dental cavities
• Attack of diarrhea which expels acids
• Rectal burning sensation
• Predisposition to intestinal inflammation (enteritis, colitis)
• Burning and irritation in the bladder or urethra
• Runny nose
• Prone to chills
• Dry skin
• Skin tends to be red and irritated in regions where there are heavy concentrations of sweat (knees, underarms, etc)
• Itches
• Nails are thin and split and break easily
• Hair looks dull and falls out in noticeable quantities
• Leg cramps and spasms
• Stiff neck
• Lumbago
• Mineral and calcium depletion of the skeleton
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatism
• Arthritis
• Sciatica
• Tendinitis
• Migrant joint pains
• Etc 

Christopher Vasey, The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health

Copyright Cathy Sykora 2011

http://www.thehealthcoach.net

Alkaline Foods	Acidic Foods
alkaline water	alcohol
almonds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds	animal protein
soy milk, soy cheese	blueberries, cranberries, prunes, sour cherries
avocados	chemicals, drugs, preservatives and pesticides
green veggies, kale, spinach, lettuce, collards, mustard greens, turnips, cabbage and endives	chickpeas, black beans, soybeans
cold pressed oils	coffee, black tea
grasses	honey, corn syrup, brown sugar, fructose
green drinks	ketchup, mayo, mustard
lentils, beans and peas	MSG
quinoa, wild rice, millet  amaranth, buckwheat,	processed foods
miso	processed oils; margarine, fake fats, trans fats, refined vegetable oils
oil cured olives	refined grains, wheat, oats, white bread, pasta and rice \
seaweed	salted and roasted nuts
raw tomatoes	soda, sports drinks, energy drinks
oranges, apples, pears, raisins,berries, lemons, limes and grapefruit although acidic have alkalizing effect on body	soy products
green tea	soy sauce
sweet potatoes, potatoes, turnips, jicama, daikon, burdock	table salt
sprouts	white sugar and sugar substitutes
stevia	yeast and vinegar (except raw apple cider vinegar)