What is pH?

pH stands for “particles of Hydrogen” or “power of Hydrogen”. The maintenance of a stable hydrogen ion concentration in the body fluids is essential to life.

Medically speaking, pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity in our body fluids, such as urine or saliva.  It is measured as a number between 1 and 14. A pH value of greater than 7 is considered basic (alkaline), while pH values less than 7 are considered acidic. A pH of 7 is neutral.  “Normal” pH in our saliva is between 6.8 and 7.2.

What causes pH imbalance?

• A high protein diet (70 – 80% protein; 20 – 30% carbs)
• High levels of stress
• Diseases: diabetes, emphysema, prolonged vomiting
• Highly processed foods (coffee, sodas)
• High amounts of sugar in your diet

What happens when we are too acidic?

90% of us are too acidic and this can create major problems for our health.  When there’s too much acid in the blood, the body starts to pull calcium from your bones, which can in turn create over-alkalinity. You can test your pH using pH test strips.

Symptoms of Acidosis include:

• Tense muscles
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Acne
• Joint pain
• Aggrevation of osteoporosis
• See additional symptoms

Serious Health Problems created by overly acidic blood:

• Gout
• Arthritis
• Lupus
• Fibromyalgia
• Cancer
• Heart Conditions

How to Restore pH Balance?

1. Cut down or eliminate coffee and sodas. They leach calcium out of the bones (starting with jaw and hip bones), and can cause kidney stones and calcium deposits.
2. Eliminate highly processed foods and white sugar.
3. Eat less saturated fats and fatty meats. People with high protein diets (70 – 80%) are at risk for acidic blood.
4. Control your stress. When the body is stressed, it can exacerbate acid problems.  Anyone you may know with heartburn can attest to that!

A good rule of thumb for a pH balanced diet:

80% of your diet should consist of these alkalining foods:

• Fruits
• Vegetables, Green Drinks
• Brazil nuts, coconut and almonds
• Soybeans
• Lima beans
• Sprouted grains/ seeds

20% of your diet should consist of these acid-forming foods:

• Grains (unsprouted)
• All poultry, fish, meats and eggs
• Sugar and syrup, except honey
• Nuts
• Legumes

What supplements will help restore healthy pH?

Rather than juicing, you may choose a high-quality, ionized Green Supplement containing dark leafy greens with deep root systems. These greens are high in minerals (including iron) and alkalining to the body.  An isotonic ionized Calcium Supplement is also necessary, since the body is pulling calcium from the bones to neutralize the excess acid.  A Super-Antioxidant Supplement (one that contains bioflavenoids, pygnogenol, grapeseed extract, bilberry, red wine extract and citrus extract is best), is also recommended because it will help to cut down inflammation and encourage the kidneys to dump excess uric acid.  Choosing supplements with an isotonic delivery will ensure high levels of absorption.

• A high protein diet (70 – 80% protein; 20 – 30% carbs)
• High levels of stress
• Diseases: diabetes, emphysema, prolonged vomiting
• Highly processed foods (coffee, sodas)
• High amounts of sugar in your diet

1. Consume more foods and drinks with antioxidants

In the mass media you’ve probably heard over and over again about the benefits of antioxidants. The nemesis of “free radicals,” antioxidants can provide several anti-aging benefits, such as to rejuvenate skin. Here are some natural foods that are particularly high in antioxidants:
• beans
• cereals
• citrus fruits
• coffee
• dark chocolate
• green tea
• nuts
• seeds
• vegetables
Adding more of these foods to your diet will help you to battle the aging process more effectively.

2. Drink more water

Drinking more water throughout the day can provide several anti-aging benefits, such as a skin treatment. Water can keep your skin supple, remove toxins from your body, reduce deposits of fat, and so on. How much daily water consumption is enough? Experts suggest that you drink about 8-10 glasses daily. If you’re working out or work in hot environments, then you should drink more.

3. Start exercising regularly

This is certainly one of the best anti aging steps that you can take. It’s important that your exercising be moderate in intensity and frequency. This will help to provide several anti-aging benefits, such as smooth skin, and reduce stress. Besides looking younger, exercising can boost your immune system. And that can help to prevent future health conditions from causing you to look and feel older.
While there are several anti-aging methods, these aforementioned ones are of the best anti aging tips available. The most important steps are to eat healthily, exercise, and stop worrying!