Human blood pH should be slightly alkaline ( 7.35 - 7.45 ). Below or above this range means symptoms and disease. A pH of 7.0 is neutral. A pH below 7.0 is acidic. A pH above 7.0 is alkaline. An acidic pH can occur from, an acid forming diet, emotional stress, toxic overload, and/or immune reactions or any process that deprives the cells of oxygen and other nutrients. The body will try to compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals. If the diet does not contain enough minerals to … [Read more...]
How To Naturally Cure Acid Reflux / Heartburn & Other Digestive Issues
We are inundated with a slew of advertisements for antacids and acid-suppressing drugs, including the "purple pill" (Nexium), Prilosec, Prevacid, Pepcid AC, Zantac, and numerous other medications that lower stomach acid. Understandably, you may be under the impression that the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, and gastrointestinal acid reflux disease (GERD) are caused by too much stomach acid. As acid-suppressing drugs are among the most commonly used prescription and over-the-counter … [Read more...]
Are Carrots Really Good For your Eyes?
Leafy greens, brightly colored veggies such as orange peppers also may stave off macular degeneration. Your parents may have told you, "Eat your carrots, they're good for your eyes," and a new study suggests they were on to something. Pigments called carotenoids -- which give red or orange hues to carrots, sweet potatoes and orange peppers, or deep greens to produce like spinach, broccoli and kale -- may help ward off the age-linked vision ailment known as macular degeneration, researchers … [Read more...]
Did You Know This About Soda?
A 12-ounce can of soda delivers about 10 teaspoons of sugar, more than the American Heart Association's daily recommendation of 6 teaspoons per day for women and 9 teaspoons per day for men. Normally, you'd gag on such intense sweetness, but the phosphoric acid added mellows the sugary flavor. Not only does this phosphoric acid "trick" the body into being able to ingest this absurd amount of sugar, but it also binds to calcium, magnesium and zinc in your body. You'll soon be flushing … [Read more...]
The Most Important Reason To Drink More Water
So you're probably sick of hearing how you need to drink more water, but despite all the efforts to get Americans to drink more water, 75% of us are still chronically dehydrated. Many of the benefits of staying hydrated are well known, but here's a lesser known, but crucial reason to drink more H2O. A new report shows that when you drink water, your brain works better. "Lot's of studies have shown that dehydration is linked to poor performance on memory and attention tasks," says Caroline … [Read more...]