ACID/ALKALINE BALANCE
Balanced body chemistry can make major changes in your Life!
The correct pH level is undeniably important for every aspect of our health right down to the most elemental part of our being. It affects mental outlook, metabolism, organs, tissues, cells, molecules, atoms and chromosomes. The pH level of the blood should register at 7.4, which is slightly on the alkaline side of the scale. If it falls below this number toward the acidic side, your body will do everything possible to bring it back to a 7.4, even withdrawing the alkaline mineral calcium from your bones to do so. Unfortunately, most people are completely unaware of this fact, as demonstrated by the typical lifestyle that pushes body chemistry way over to the acidic end of the pH scale and any chances for total health to the realm of impossibility.
The designation pH stands for “potential of hydrogen” and it refers to the measure of alkalinity or acidity of a solution based on the number of hydrogen ions in the liquid. The more hydrogen ions present, the more acidic the solution. The scale is numbered from 0 to 14 and a solution that is neutral measures a 7. A reading below 7 is acidic, and above is alkaline. Many of the body’s fluids including blood, pancreatic juice, bile, saliva and even seminal fluid are alkaline and must remain so for health to prosper. On the other hand, gastric juices secreted in the stomach like hydrochloric acid are highly acidic, measuring in at around a 2 on the pH scale.
Special strips designed to test the pH of a solution can help you determine the health of your body chemistry.
The pH of plain water is a neutral 7, so when you drink water it naturally raises the pH of your body when it registers on the acidic end of the scale. The reason many people dislike drinking water is that they’re taking it straight out of the tap. Yuk! Tap water is full of chemicals like chlorine that are ok for washing dishes, but not for drinking. Try one of the smooth-to-the-palate bottled waters like Evian® or Fiji®. And if you really want to raise your pH level, try Evamor® artesian water, which registers a whopping 9.0 on the pH scale due to its high mineral content.
ACID/ALKALINE BALANCE
Balanced body chemistry can make major changes in your Life!
Alkalinity is crucial to the inner workings of the body's many processes. But we will focus on how a good PH balance within the body can help you achieve your weight loss and maintenance goals. The body is naturally acidic, depending on your environment, stress, diet, and overall quality of life. The body is constantly resetting its internal PH balance, based on these variables. Achieving and maintaining an alkaline sate within your body is vital to your overall wellbeing. Many people do not know how important it is to keep your body alkalized.
The correct pH level is undeniably important for every aspect of our health right down to the most elemental part of our being. It affects mental outlook, metabolism, organs, tissues, cells, molecules, atoms and chromosomes. The pH level of the blood should register at 7.4, which is slightly on the alkaline side of the scale. If it falls below this number toward the acidic side, your body will do everything possible to bring it back to a 7.4, even withdrawing the alkaline mineral calcium from your bones to do so. Unfortunately, most people are completely unaware of this fact, as demonstrated by the typical lifestyle that pushes body chemistry way over to the acidic end of the pH scale and any chances for total health to the realm of impossibility
What is pH?
The designation pH stands for “potential of hydrogen” and it refers to the measure of alkalinity or acidity of a solution based on the number of hydrogen ions in the liquid. The more hydrogen ions present, the more acidic the solution. The scale is numbered from 0 to 14 and a solution that is neutral measures a 7. A reading below 7 is acidic, and above is alkaline. Many of the body’s fluids including blood, pancreatic juice, bile, saliva and even seminal fluid are alkaline and must remain so for health to prosper. On the other hand, gastric juices secreted in the stomach like hydrochloric acid are highly acidic, measuring in at around a 2 on the pH scale. Special strips designed to test the pH of a solution can help you determine the health of your body chemistry.
Factors That Cause pH to Plummet
Poor Nutrition and wrong food choices are the #1 reason for acidic readings that ideally should be alkaline. The good news is you can easily reverse the situation with a few dietary changes, and they will really make a difference in how good you feel. Alkalinizing foods include grapes, apples, melons, bananas, most vegetables, and leafy greens, while processed meats like bacon, sausage, lunchmeat, smoked meats, plus cheese, sugar, coffee, alcohol, increases acidity. Exercise speeds up the metabolism and burn fatty acids, however, intense physical activity causes a build-up of lactic acid and other acids in the muscles. To offset this negative effect, take a day off between heavy workouts so the muscles get a chance to clear out the acid, or consume an alkalinizing powder drink on a daily basis.
Preservatives, acidic foods, sugar, and fried foods all heavily contribute to an acidic environment in the body. You don’t necessarily have to avoid acid-producing foods entirely; just make sure you balance them with those that create alkalinity. In other words, have a spinach salad and a few grapes with your cheeseburger.
Stress—The body produces acid as a reaction to stress-causing situations, and it strains the body if it becomes chronic. Additionally, when under stress, we often turn to “stress habits” that amplify the problem of acidity like smoking, over consumption of alcohol, and overeating the wrong kinds of food.
Too Little or Too Much Physical Activity—Movement is important to body chemistry
Supplements for Balancing the Scales
Calcium and Magnesium - Both minerals are alkaline and offer a substantial contribution to keeping the system balanced.
Alkalinizing Powder - Powders specially formulated to maintain pH balance can be a real help if you tend to consume few fruits and vegetable. They are made from whole foods and herbs that encourage the body to release acid salts and heavy metals, and they are usually lightly flavored so it can be mixed with pure neutral water.
Green Supplements - Green Supplements are highly alkaline and really do a great job at maintaining the pH balance, especially if you are unable to eat leafy greens like spinach, broccoli, wheat grass, chorella.
The Instant pH Raiser
The pH of plain water is a neutral 7, so when you drink water it naturally raises the pH of your body when it registers on the acidic end of the scale. That is why you should drink plenty of water every day.
Alkalizing Fruits and Vegetables
Here are few fruits and vegetable included in Me Power's Optimized Nutrition System that can help you stay more focused on what you are putting in your body every day.
- Fruits: Apple, Apricot, Avocado, Banana, Berries, Figs, Grapes, Lemon, Lime, Nectarine, Orange, Pineapple, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangerine, Tomato, Watermelon,
- Vegetables: Alfalfa, Barley Grass ,Beet Greens, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chlorella, Collard Greens, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans