“You can trace every sickness … and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.” -Dr. Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel Prize winner
Whether the quote above is true or not, I know that I’ve personally experienced a much happier, healthier, and energized life when I choose to conciously create an alkaline environement.
I have read significantly, and learned the theory a lot of the effects of an acidic physique environment. Here is a short & quick list of what scientific studies have shown when you have an acidic environment…
* In your arteries – eats away at the linings and gives plaque a foothold.
* In your bloodstream – kills your body’s defenses – leaving you with a compromised immune system, vulnerable to infection.
* Damages delicate enzymes that are essential for fighting germ properly digesting foods and even breathing.
What does this all mean? Taking alkaline foods and water in order to provide nutrients the body needs to neutralize acids and toxins in the blood, lymph, tissues and cells may be something that support your body. Of course, it is always wise and the recommendation of this author for you to check with your health professional to help you make the best health decision that is appropriate for you.
Changing towards a more alkaline lifestyle may require you to change the way you think. The important point to remember is that small changes a lot. Add more alkaline foods to your diet gradually. Here are some quick tips to support you in the process:
Don’t take in as much sugar, this includes sodas, jello, ice cream, candy, etc..
* Avoid processed foods and condiments including ketchup, salad dressings, pickles, breakfast meats, canned fruit, bread, taste, cheese dips, peanut butter, prepared seafood, frozen vegetables, biscuits, canned soups, hot dogs, sausages, sweetened yogurt.
* Don’t use the microwave, it kills pretty much every nutritional value of a food you eat.
* Avoid milk and highly processed dairy products.
* Increase the consumption of raw vegetables and raw fruits (without sugar). You must include raw vegetables in every meal. If your breakfast is so small that you only eat toast or cereal, stop eating toast and take fresh fruit or vegetable juices instead. If your lunches are usually consist of sandwiches to try to replace it with a raw salad or vegetable juice. They have a big salad before eating a heavy dinner appetizer. In this way, you’ll be sure to eat salad instead of finding all too full to finish it.
* cereals form the basis of a balanced diet and are important in maintaining the alkaline balance the body. Grains are great source of vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients, including folic acid, fiber, antioxidants and phytoestrogens carbohydrates. The Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota has established that consumption of whole grains reduces the risk of chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Eating cereal you can eat less but feel full. Grains should comprise about 20% of your diet.
Drink water, hydrate, toma agua, and I’ll repeat it in as many ways, and as many languages as possible, drink water. Your body is made up of over 70% water, lets replenish it..
* Empower your mind by following individuals that can support your health.
Create alkaline balance within your shape will bring a much better quality of life. You just may begin to see immediate changes in your health. You may notice an increas in energy, your concentration may be stronger. See what happens to your build strength, endurance and resistance to disease. In general, you may find that your human body may work more efficiently, just as it was designed to do.
Other resources that may support your human body are listed below:
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