Alkaline Foods
All foods that we digest release an alkaline ash (bicarbonate) or an acid ash into blood and tissues of the body depending on the mineral compounds that the foods contain. It is worth noting that acid-producing foods can lose some of the essential minerals such a potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium.
An excessive acid in the body fluids develop when base or bicarbonate is lost. An optimal 80% alkaline food and only 20% acid food is the recommended proper ratio of daily food intake, according to Dr. Ragnar Berg, the world’s famous Swedish nutritionist.
If you are interested in practicing the alkaline diet lifestyle, you may want to look at this program – Alkaline Diet e-course. Since the release of this e-course, over 300 people have transformed their health by following closely to the alkaline principles.
How Alkaline & Acidic Foods Are Classified
If you look at the current Acid-Alkaline charts available on the web, most of you will realize that there are so many different versions of food charts that have contradicting foods. Of course, some sites have erroneous information. But even if you look at reputable sources of information from different doctors or authors, they may contain different food charts.
Why is that so?
There are basically 2 main schools of thoughts when come to classifying the Alkaline Foods.
1) The first classification is Potential Renal Acid Loads of foods (PRAL) formula – this research is based on the minerals residue in the foods. Basically the calculations are based on the following minerals in the foods – sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chlorine, potassium and protein. There are a couple of research and studies published on this model, validating the accuracy of this model.
2) The second classification is headed by Dr. Robert Young. One of the key differences of the food chart is they believe that high sugar fruits are acidic too. The main argument for this school of thought is high sugar fruits are acidifying as they contain high concentration sugar.
Which one do you choose to follow?
Here is our opinion…
When we interviewed numerous nutrition and alternative health experts on this issue, many of these experts would follow the first school of thought as they believe that fruits contain fiber that will slow down sugar entering our body system.
Think about it, if you eat 5 gram of sugar, compare to eating a fruit that contains 5 gram of sugar, do you think you will feel the exactly the same eating each of them?
Of course, for some of the patients with diabetes or other existing health conditions, high sugar fruits are not suitable for them. But for others, we think that eating some fruits on a daily basis would not harm you. It’s just a matter of keeping it in balance and not eat too much fruits in excess.
Read the entire alkaline foods list.
| Alkalizing Vegetables | Alkalizing Fruits |
|---|---|
| Agar Alfalfa Sprouts Asparagus Barley Grass Beet Greens Beets Broccoli Brussells Sprouts Cabbage Capsicum Carrot Cauliflower Celery Chard Greens Chlorella Chili Collard Greens Cucumber Dandelions Dulce Edible Flowers Eggplant Garlic Green Beans Green Peas Kale Kelp Kohlrabi Lettuce Mustard Greens Nightshade Veggies Onions Parsnips Parsley Peas Pumpkin Radish Rutabaga Sea Veggies Green Spinach Spirulina Sprouts Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Wakame Watercress Wheat Grass Wild Greens | Apple Apricot Avocado Banana Berries Blackberries Cantaloupe Cherries, sour Coconut, fresh Currants Dried Dates Dried Figs Grapes Grapefruit Honeydew Melon Lemon Lime Muskmelons Nectarine Orange Peach Pear Pineapple Raisins Raspberries Rhubarb Strawberries Tangerine Tomato Watermelon |
| Alkalizing Grains & Beans | Alkalizing Nuts & Seeds |
| Amaranth Buckwheat Kamut Millet Quinoa Spelt Lentils Lima Beans Mung Beans Navy Beans Pinto Beans Red Beans Soy Beans White Beans | Almonds Coconut Flax Seeds Hazelnuts Macadamia Nuts Pumpkin Seeds Sesame Seeds Sunflower Seeds |
| Acidifying Animal Protein | Acidifying Grains |
|---|---|
| Bacon Beef Carp Chicken Clams Cod Corned Beef Fish Haddock Lamb Lobster Mussels Organ Meats Oyster Pike Pork Prawn Rabbit Salmon Sardines Sausage Scallops Shark fin Shellfish Shrimp Tuna Turkey Veal Venison | Barley Bran, oat & wheat Bread, white or wholemeal Corn Cornstarch Crackers, soda Flour, wheat & white Hemp Seed Flour Kamut Macaroni Noodles Oatmeal Oats (rolled) Rice (all) Rice Cakes Rye Spaghetti Wheat Germ Wheat |
| Acidifying Dairy | Other Acidifying Foods |
| Butter Cheese Eggs Ice Cream Ice Milk Margarine Milk (especially processed milk) Yogurt | Catsup Cocoa Coffee Corn Syrup Mustard Soft Drinks Sugar, White or Brown Vinegar Wine |
Alkaline Foods Classification
Green leafy vegetables should be given more importance. The greener the vegetables, the more essential benefits you can get. How about eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, and other veggies not so green in its natural state? Any of those with their peels, considered as high alkaline food, otherwise, it can be classified as acidifying food when peeled. Raw spinach is alkaline and classified as acidic once cooked. Knowing what form of food that retains the alkalinity properties (fresh raw or cooked, and peeled or unpeeled) is essential for healthy welfare.
Green drinks from vegetables extract, wheatgrass juice, etc., may not be so appealing to many due to its earthy taste, but some health conscious people are really getting the high level of minerals and nutritional properties it provide.
Also, put an emphasis on eating low-sugar fresh fruits except for canned fruits, cranberries, strawberries, plums and prunes. Furthermore, protein sources are limited to tofu, fermented whey, almonds and chestnuts.
Roots and tubers, nuts and legumes can effectively offset and neutralize the acid-forming foods. Not to mention all herbal seasonings and the natural sweetener (stevia), are also considered to be alkalizing.
Some of the misconceptions
You may begin to explore the facts that there is more than to what we first thought. An acid and base concept is not enclosed with the theory of changing color of litmus paper. If we are classifying foods into acid-forming or highly alkaline, we are talking about the effects of these foods into our body after digestion.
Modern food processing and the advent of agriculture change the natural alkaline form of food and turn them into acid in form.
Grains and even the white flour as main component of bread, and most cooking oils are considered highly acidic. Animal sources such as meat, prawns, fish, chicken, are also acid foods. These belong with the 20% ratio of suggested daily diet.
Likewise, lemons cannot be considered as base or alkaline not only after digestion. How is that possible that lemon is the most highly alkalizing food? There is more to understand about. Try not to focus on the complex compound of lemon or the sour taste because no one will dispute that it actually contains acid. However, once a person already absorbs the nutrients of lemon, the end product produces alkaline ash or residue (the term used to explain the effect of foods in the body). It oxidizes to form water, inorganic compound and carbon dioxide after digestion that makes it alkaline as the end result.
It is not complicated to follow an alkaline diet.
It may sound technical, but knowing the basic of what is good and bad to your health is the key. To wrap it up, steer clear from eating too much sweet, poultry meats, dairy products, and consuming alcohol. Overcooking is also an offender that removes the potential nutrients of food. On the other hand, stick to fresh and raw green vegetables, green juices, healthy nuts, citrus and fruits.
Achieving Balanced Body Chemistry
Dr. Mary Ruth Swope, in Green Leaves of Barley commented that acidosis destroys bones, and to maintain the blood ph level (7.35 – 7.45) from acid range (ph below 7.0), the body has the tendency to steal alkalizing minerals from them. Many researches confirmed that unless our body is slightly alkaline, healing from various acidosis would not be possible. Thus, our body must buffer the acid and borrow the minerals we can get from alkaline foods
As the body tries to restore equilibrium, maintaining the correct acidity-alkalinity balance in the blood is important to achieve wholesome wellness. As the consequence of an acidic diet, the body’s ability to absorb enough nutrients and minerals decreases and makes us more susceptible to various types of diseases. Therefore, proponents and other nutritionists are suggesting alkaline diet for its wide-ranging health claims.
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anthony
31. Oct, 2010
this was informative… but may i suggest a more detailed list of foods both alkalie and acidic after digestion… this would really be helpful
ann
06. Dec, 2010
Does eating alkaline help recurring UTI. I have been getting bladder infections for a long time and now almost every 2 mos. I checked my acid level with thhose paper strips and I was totally acidic. Are fruit juices a contributor to acid levels? thx
Me
29. Jan, 2011
Absolutely NOT! This will make it worse. Cranberry juice is often recommended for folks like you because it acidifies the urine. You should talk to your physician.
Dawn
01. Feb, 2011
The bacteria causing a UTI require a specific PH. The reason Cranberry juice is so effective is because it changes the ph to more acidic conditions. However the same can be true of alkalizing agents, which are just as effective, only they work in the opposite direction. For example Alka-seltzer can be used to rid a UTI if caught early enough (Though this contains aspirin so careful!). If you have a UTI, choose one direction (acid or alkaline) and stay that direction. Mixing the two at the same time gets you nowhere!
Kate
10. Feb, 2011
Ann, on recurring bladder infections. I had these for over 30 years and after talking to a nurse from Blue Cross a few years ago, she advised to “wipe” from front to back. This has eliminated the bladder infections. Also, oral sex always resulted in a bladder infection for me… the nasty human mouth, I guess. This is just my experience. I’ve only had one, very mild B.I. since then and took Azo Cranberry, which is an over the counter medication. It’s gives you quick relief.
DEREK
14. Feb, 2011
Hi Kate: Bladder Infections
I have had a superpubic catheter for 5 years during the first 6 months i was constantly getting bladder infections so i drank two boxes of cranberry juice a day still it carried on until I started eating the actual “cranberries”, ” infections stopped completly *
I now eat 10 cranberries in the morning and the same at night. Local District nurses now tell others who have been suffering and its working for them as well.
Jennifer
14. Jun, 2011
Re-occuring UTI could be a result of an over growth of candida fungus. You should try baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to kill off the fungus. It works better than RX anti-fungals, as the fungus doesnt gain a resistance to it.
BAKING SODA is also highly alkaline, im using it to restore my levels.
Lauren
08. Dec, 2010
Yes, eating alkaline can help recurring UTI. Try buying Magnesium Powder, the brand is CALM. Its in a powder form, read the directions on the bottle. Also, buy Apple Cider Vinegar (actually an alkaline food). Put 2 tblspoons in water and drink 3 times a day. I just did this and my acidic levels have balanced out.
anita
12. Dec, 2010
I, too, get constant bladder infections due to indwelling foley catheter. My doctor has me on 1,500 mg. of Vitamin C per day, plus I take 4 Cranberry Azo tablets per day. Does this make me acidic? I eat a spinach & spring greens salad nearly every day with dried cranberries, pecans, apple chunks, and bleu cheese crumbles. Am I defeating myself by adding these ingredients?
Thank you,
Anita
DEREK
14. Feb, 2011
Hi Anita: Bladder Infections
I have had a superpubic catheter for 5 years during the first 6 months i was constantly getting bladder infections so i drank two boxes of cranberry juice a day still it carried on until I started eating the actual “cranberries”, ” infections stopped completly *
I now eat 10 cranberries in the morning and the same at night. Local District nurses now tell others who have been suffering and its working for them as well
Angelique
15. Dec, 2010
Constant bladder infections can be relieved by drinking 1 cup of whole cucumber juice.
Ravi P
21. Dec, 2010
I don’t get it with all these pH related concerns. Our bodies ohave tww very strong acid/base balancing systems in maintaining our bodies that accounts for our diet regardless of how acidic/basic the food are. The kidneys and lungs are those organs that do it all! Regardless of what we eat, even if its perfectly alkaline (whatever that range is), our bodies will always bring us back to 7.35-7.45 pH.
admin
30. Dec, 2010
@Ravi P: Your argument is a little flawed… The way you are saying is similar to saying “no matter how much junk food we eat, our body have strong organs to do it’s job and clear the system”. And if that’s the case, there won’t be diseases like kidney problems, high blood pressure, lungs cancer, etc.
And that’s absolutely not true. If we don’t care about our health, our body won’t be able to take it one day. And that goes the same for if we eat too much acidic food, our body system won’t be able to do its job in maintaining the perfect pH level.
Dawn
01. Feb, 2011
Actually Admin, @ Ravi P is right. The PH of our blood is tightly controlled by the lungs and kidneys. We have a narrow range that is consistent with life. 7.35-7.45 isn’t just normal, it is critical. This is the one thing I am finding aggravating with these alkaline diet campaigns. I have no problems with the diet itself, eating these foods would make anyone healthy, and perhaps there is something to the body being slightly alkaline. However, I keep reading so called scientist that have tested people with a PH of 7.0 and below!!! Were they dead? That PH is not conducive to life. Below 7.35 is serious and usually results in hospitalization. The same thing happens when the PH is too alkaline! I think that the people that are trying to make money off of this diet are either over exaggerating or don’t believe the populace can handle the complexity of what actually happens in the body when we metabolize these foods. Either way its insulting. Anyone who has studied the human body is going to be annoyed with these marketing campaigns. Again, its not the food or the diet I disagree with, its the explanation and the delivery.
Timothy
01. Feb, 2011
@Dawn: You’ve mentioned a good point but not entirely correct. The thing is our blood pH usually stays around 7.35 – 7.45, but our urine pH can change. And our urine pH usually changes with our diet.
Does the urine pH move with the blood pH? Usually not. But it doesn’t mean that if our urine pH is always highly acidic, our body’s organs can function well. To bring back our body’s system to it’s normal, it needs to clear away all these acidic minerals – Usually measure by PRAL.
My opinion is in the long run, if you constantly didn’t follow a healthy and alkaline diet, our body would eventually go wrong.
KB
01. Mar, 2011
Rear Ravi & Dawn
Nobody disputes the fact that our clever bodies will always maintain their PH. The point is HOW the body maintains that PH. If an alkaline diet is followed then we make it easy for our bodies. If we eat an acidic diet our bodies will take alkaline minerals from other places, such as calcium from bones & teeth, to maintain the balance. it is better to give the body alkaline foods so it doesn’t have to work so hard.
Love
KB
donna
29. Dec, 2010
cranberry juice is very very good for bladder infections and helps quickly. You can also eat the cranberry or get tablets
James
01. Jan, 2011
Hello, I have been reading quite a lot about alkaline water being beneficial as well. I suffer from major heartburn do you think this would help?
Jennifer
14. Jun, 2011
Get yourself a box of arm and hammer baking soda, follow the directions on the side of the box. Sodium bicarbonate is the main ingredient in many RX acid blockers, but you can get a months supply at the grocery store for $2.
Mark
03. Jan, 2011
Like James I’m more concerned with heartburn.
This article seems to be about it’s ultimate effect on the body once its through the digestive system. What I need is something to take to alkalinize my stomach.
If my primary concern is my stomach(and seriously it is I feel like crap most of the time, the rest of my body can be sacrificed if need be I just want to stop this heartburn!) will eating a lemon still help? You say it is alkaline because of the minerals, but are these absorbed in the stomach at all or in the intestines? I need something whose alkalinizing effects will be felt by my stomach. I don’t even care if it flips around and is acidic to the rest of my body if it will balance the stomach, because right now I’m not worried about the rest of my body(and don’t say I should be I’m not good at multitasking I will focus on my stomach for now thank you, worry about the rest later).
Jo Anne
06. Jan, 2011
I too used to have acid reflux (heartburn) whatever you want to call it, since I started drinking water with lemon, lime or apple cider vinegar everyday no more problem. Why not give it a try? It’s better than popping a pill everyday and a lot less expensive.
Do give your body a chance to heal itself. It does work. Good luck
Nancy
13. Jan, 2011
I suffered from heartburn for 46 years (since I was six years old!). A nutritionist finally sold me a product called Gastro Calm. It is made by a company called Bio Set. It works so fast, and there are no chemicals in it. It is a little pricey at $30 for 90 capsules, but when I consider the price I could pay with my health from taking antacids, it seems like a great deal. Antacids will ruin your stomach in the long run. I have heard that vinegar works well, too, but I haven’t been able to make myself drink it! Ha ha. JoAnne, how do you take the vinegar? Do you dilute it? My sympathy to all of you heartburn sufferers! I know what you are going through!
madeinhawaii
06. Apr, 2011
Vinegar works when bicarbonates don’t. BUT DON’T drink distilled vinegar! Apple Cider… Balsamic, Rice, or Japanese Black vinegars would be my choices. If you don’t want to drink them direct… make a light salad dressing and enjoy a light salad at the same time.
paul
03. Jan, 2011
hey Mark and James: let me tell you i have had heartburn for a long time too. i eat malox and alkaselser after every meal at night and acid reflux at 3am is normal. wait!! my friend has been bringing me over kangen water free because he is sold on it from drinking it too. i stopped drinking dr pepper completely for 4 weeks and drank this kangen water about 60 oz a day at least i would say and i have not had heartburn or acid reflux since. also lost about 5 lbs. and i have eaten supreme pizza with onions. there was one weekend when i ran out of water and i could tell my symtoms were coming back.. thats why i am looking here to see about this whole acidosis thing.
Curtis
26. Jan, 2011
Don’t you see that it was probably actually the cutting of acidic soda and replacing with neutral ph water that did your stomach good?
Also, you lost 5 lbs because you stopped drinking sugary soda (calories)…
This probably has little to do with “kangen” water – which is simply marketing hype – show us 1 scientific, peer reviewed study proving any benefit of kangen water over “regular” water.
madeinhawaii
06. Apr, 2011
I totally agree. I cut out all canned drinks and not only did my pot belly disappear, but I no longer get those angina-like heartburns that I used to experience several times a week. In fact, I no longer have heartburn whatsoever!
Steven C
09. Jan, 2011
Whats the deal with salt? I attended a veg expo in albany and some doctor was saying how salt is highly acidic. Is this accurate. Also, the guy said that excessive protein diets, those >50-70 grams/day, robs the bones of calcium to neutralize the lowered pH. Is protein acidic as well?
Brett
21. Feb, 2011
Steven, I’m pretty sure body builders would in practice prove this bunk. If excessive protein intake robbed your bones of calcium to detrimental levels, thereby making them brittle or causing osteoporosis, then weightlifters would likely have regular broken bones and injuries to their spine etc. Since they don’t, yet they do consume VERY high levels of protein, I think its safe to say that doctor was full of crap.
L.A.L
13. Mar, 2011
Your body only needs so much of a nutrient, including protein. If you eat more protein then you actually need, then yes, your body needs to neutralize it because there is excess that you are not using by sitting at a desk all day and not excercising your muscles. (Thats why you get fat when you eat too many calories… you are not using them, and your body needs to do something with them!) But your body building analogy is very very flawed. Body builders have an immense need for protein, as they are incredibly physically active, and need to regenerate muscle. Muscles are made of protein, and so protein is needed to make new muscle. By actually using the protein that they eat, their bodies dont have to work as hard to neutralize the excess, because there really is not an exesss. In addition, body building and weight bearing excercises actually help build bone density, and those weight bearing excercises are actually recommended if you need to build up your bone density. TRUST YOUR DOCTOR. They worked incredibly hard in medical school, and know what they are doing. Dont dismiss your doctor as full of crap if you have not been to medical school yourself and know nothing about biology, because it is 100% likely that your doctor knows more about your body than you do.
Donna
20. Jul, 2011
Brett,
Body builders do need lots of protein, but they also benefit from an alkaline diet. In fact, plant-based proteins are the best. So my advice would be to avoid meat, fish, eggs and even dairy, and eat lots of sprouted raw foods. But don’t be discouraged if you get gas for awhile. Most Americans eat between 5 and 10 grams of dietary fiber per day, which is not nearly enough. It’s best to consume between 30 and 60 grams of dietary fiber per day. There’s great products out there that can help. For example, Vega Whole Food Optimizer and Veganique are great products. Two servings per day provides about 33 grams of dietary fiber and just over 50 grams or protein. By the time you eat beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, you’ll have taken in about 70 to 80 grams of protein, and at least 50 grams of dietary fiber, and your diet will be alkaline. I would also recommend a good water filter, such as the Kangen Water filter.
KB
01. Mar, 2011
I hope you don’t mind me answering this.
If the salt is the rubbish kind, found in table salt & processed foods it will be acidic, it be processed with heat & chemicals and really bad for you. it’ll be about 90% Sodium Chloride.
If the salt is good salt, like pure Sea Salt or Himalayan Salt it will be air dried and have a broad spectrum of mineral salts which are really good for you.
It’s a bit like the difference between good oils & bad oils I always think.
bob169
15. Jul, 2011
You need to read a little more—if your table salt is only 90% NaCl then there’s a LOT of additives in it.
“Table salt is refined salt, which contains about 97% to 99% sodium chloride.”
And if you think you’re eating “pure, air-dried sea salt”, think again, it’s been processed to remove Ca and Mg salts.
“Completely raw sea salt is bitter because of magnesium and calcium compounds, and thus is rarely eaten.”
Yeah, too much salt is bad for you, just like too little salt is bad for you—but they are All chemically processed.
Fiona
22. Jan, 2011
I need to know what to eat, apart from Alkaline food, to deal with my arthritis. Being 50 and diagnosed with divertiticulitis last year, having had a hip replacement and now suffering with arthritis in other joints, I just can’t get a comprehensive diet worked out….anyone help?
istanbul
15. Aug, 2011
Hi,
writing from istanbul at age 40 , male,
i started eating out excessive amount of meat in the last 3 months. taking over dose of alcohol, all my life i almost never drink water.
I started developing small size bone on my first big toe, i started having problems standing up. as i drive the car my last back bone would hurt.
i was laying down almost all the time . because my bones would hurt, after making a research i realized i might have developed gout.
I read online that excessive amounts of protein consumption would increase the uric acid level and that amount would be stored in joints. When i looked around i see elderly people to have wife and plump joints who have walking difficulty,
then i went for blood and urine test , i had all my cholesterol levels really high. i was looking for uric acid , but it was all ok, then i started reading lots of forums and found out that apple cider vinegar was highly recommended by many people, i went out to local market and found village made real vinegar and drank a glass of it, no worries it does not burn your tummy , it is not strong like apple or factory vinegars. in about 10 minutes i could feel my pains have gone and i did not hear any noise when i turn my head sideways. when mum saw what i am doing m she told me that my grandfather after having a kidney surgery used to do the same thing, and he used to put 2 spoonfull of vinegar into glass with water and also add 1 tea spoon full of baking soda.
i was suprised to hear that this was an old remedy.
after asking my doctor if it was ok to drink vinegar , i continued drinking it more, he told me that apple cider vinegar has no side effects.
one day i ran out of vinegar and purchased some factory vinegar. i tell you , that night was like hell,
later on i listened to my body , i was eating read meat and dry beans and checking the result of my body reaction, if i eat protein rich foods , i still develop pain in my various joints. so i still eat for a balanced meal but in lesser amounts. like the size of 1 or 2 finger.
now every morning i drink my apple cider vinegar. ( it has got to be natural – cant find , then do ti your self, )
half and hour later i eat my breakfast.
also before dinner i repeat the same thing,
i have lost about 4 kgs , in 1.5 months time, before i always felt tired and had a pain at the back of my head , which the ladder is a sign of colesterol, now i feel like a bird.
when i walk around my joints to not make noise.
i highly suggest apple vinegar , the ones you buy at stores because of chemicals do not have a certain enzyme ( or what ever it is ) that is good for bone problems, like arithritis,
I also used partially alphalpa sprouts and cherries, but the cherries did not relive my pains, but alphalpha was great.
I highly suggest that everyone should be using this apple vinegar. It works for me, i hope it does for you .
By the way , i never tooks pills or medicines all my life before,
good luck,
Oh For arithritis , I also got great help from norwaigien solmon , it is got omega 3 and also made me feel very good for my joints.
efren
28. Jan, 2011
I used to eat beans, oatmeal, hard boiled eggs and avocados every day. Terrible acid reflux. I stopped putting salt on everything and my reflux got way better, but I noticed beans with no salt, and oatmeal still give me mild heartburn, so i sip apple cider vinegar every now and then, if I indulge in pizza coffe or other triggering foods.
Allison
28. Jan, 2011
@Fiona: There’s always a lot to learn, but starting a diet with a base of nutrient rich raw vegetables and several varieties of rice can give you a kickstart. Lettuce (there are multiple varieties), green beans, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplant, mushrooms, squash, and zucchini are light enough to be digested easily. Avoiding broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage will also help the intestines. For arthritis, eating fatty fish like salmon, herring, and even tuna can help due to its Omega-3s. Cooking and seasoning with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, onions and leaks can aid against inflammation without losing too much flavor. Drinking green tea (hot or cold) is a plus to any diet.
Hope this helps
Sheena
18. Feb, 2011
Hi, has anyone tried the alkaline diet ecourse? I have a terrible problem with burping and the read up on this says it will help. I know smoking doesn’t help the burping, so this is something I am also going to work towards to quit. Any advice on the ecourse diet or about relieving the burping would be much appreciated
Pam
26. Feb, 2011
After course of clindamycin pluse 3 other antibiotics for an infected tooth, my urine smells very acidic. Is it possible for the antibiotics to have this effect? I have no vaginal infections. Can eating more alkaline help me with this problem? Thank you.
Lynda French
27. Feb, 2011
Hi! I lived for 20 years and had only two bladder infections. I remarried and had cronic bladder infections for the next two years straight with the urologist not being able to help. A naturopath suggested I try high dozes of vitamin c powder to halt and rid my body of these infections. Having done this, I have now reduced my intake of vitamen C but have it on hand incase I feel the beginning of an infection. I also take Apple Cider Vinegar each morning in water.
Lisa
12. Mar, 2011
To the heartburn , sour stomach, and gassy people, I would suggest something that works quite well, in fact my hubby thought I was crazy, but when I made him try it for himself he is now a true believer. I drink a tea made by the brand name Stash.. it is called Lemon Ginger caffeine free herbal tea. It is almost immediately effective. I get mine from Meijer, and I believe I have seen it at WalMart. The ingredients are ginger root and lemongrass. It has a very nice flavor. It is not mild and doesnt even need sugar.
susan jensen
13. Mar, 2011
I still find it too confusing, I look at different sites and charts and they are confliciting in what is alkaline and what is acidic. What hope is there to make sure I follow the right advice? i have severe bone degeneration in my thumb joints and I am still trying to work out what I must absolutely avoid to help my situation.
cecelia secor
26. Mar, 2011
is acid reflux directly related to acidosis?
Zozotte
27. Mar, 2011
Where can a person purchase the strips for checking the ph level. What are they called? Any suggestions?
oyuki ramirez
07. Apr, 2011
we should it according to own blood type because not all types of food are good for everybody and legumes are more harmful than beneficial i advise every body to get educated about the foods the need to eat according to their blood type