Life is simple independent things, interacting intricately.
In your personal life: food, water, breathing, exercise, and what side of the bed you woke up on work together to influence the results of your actions. The equation works on all scales of life, right down to the smallest building block of life, the act of metabolism.
One of the simple building blocks of metabolism is the measurement of the acid/alkaline scale in your liquid (at least 60% water) body. Life takes apart and puts together molecules to build cells and release energy. This entire process is complicated, but as I said, it’s based on very simple things. One of the most important things is this acid/alkaline balance, or the pH value of the water that makes you up.
Our bodies are like a chemistry set and they have to be balanced to run properly. And one of the things that needs to be balanced is our body’s pH. So what’s pH?
Well, technically, it stands for ‘potential of hydrogen’. It is a measure of the degree of saturation of the hydrogen ion in a substance or solution.
“Potential of Hydrogen measures the degree of the acidity or the alkalinity of a solution as measured on a scale (pH scale) of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7.0 on the pH scale represents neutrality, i.e., a “neutral” solution is neither acid nor alkaline. Numbers below 7.0 indicate acidity; numbers greater than 7.0 indicate alkalinity.” – source: Your local chemistry textbook.
I have no idea what the heck all that means. What I do know is that by measuring your pH level you can determine if your body is too alkaline or acidic. Healthy people are slightly alkaline (about 7.35 pH). Sick and unhealthy people are linked to acidic body environments. Your body’s pH affects almost everything about you. Your pH level influences every biochemical process in your body including weight loss, body fat and diabetes!
The pH of your blood must at all times be between 7.3 and 7.4. “In the human body a pH balancing act is continuously going on to maintain homeostasis.” – source: Your local biochemistry textbook.
So a body that has achieved homeostasis is a body that is functioning optimally. An optimally running body is one with a high functioning metabolism, good stamina and an overall feeling of wellbeing. Your pH factor can explain why you have not been able to lose body fat!
For your body to maintain pH balance it stores any excess acid in your fat cells. You see, in the acidic person the body cannot afford to burn fat because it would release acid that is stored in your body fat, thereby putting your blood pH out of balance.
Diabetes is a problem with metabolism, the way your body puts together and takes apart molecules to do the business of sustaining life. It can be looked as an indication of imbalance, of not being in a state of homeostasis.
If your body’s pH factor is out of balance it could also explain why you may lack energy, stamina, and just plain don’t feel good.
So what in the world does all this have to do with baking soda?
Glad you asked…One method of balancing your bodies pH is by combining citric acid with baking soda! By combining an acid (citric acid) and an alkaline (baking soda), an active solution that is near the 7.35 pH sweet spot is created.
Here is a simple recipe:
“The Lime Bicarbonate Formula
Take one whole lime and squeeze into a glass, make sure you remove any seeds. Add very small amounts of baking soda slowly bit by bit until the fizz stops. Then add water until the glass is half way filled. Take twice a day on an empty stomach, once in the morning and once before bedtime.”
If you are confused about amounts or if even if you should try it at all, I would suggest going to Earthclinic.com and reading as much information as you can before you try it.
You may want to consider following these suggestions to improve your body’s pH before pulling out the chemistry set:
1. The first thing to consider is the food you are eating.
In an acidic environment, fat flourishes. So, alkaline producing foods will help improve the pH balance of the body and take one more thing out of the way of fat release. Here is a list of a few alkaline foods that you should consider adding to your diet:
High Alkaline foods- Asparagus, Onions, Vegetable Juices, Parsley, Raw Spinach, Broccoli, Garlic, Barley Grass, Lemons, Watermelon, Limes, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Papayas, Olive Oil.
Other Alkaline foods- Okra, Squash, Green Beans, Beets, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Carob, Dates, Figs, Melons, Grapes, Papaya, Kiwi, Berries, Apples, Pears, Raisins, Almonds, Flax Seed Oil, Green Tea, Maple Syrup, Rice Syrup
2. Let’s not forget Water!
Perfect, laboratory style water is 7.0 pH, or neutral. Because it’s near that 7.35 pH number, the more water you have, the better. If you can treat this water to be alkaline, all the better as it will influence the internal balance towards alkalinity.
The most important thing is making sure you drink enough water. Appropriate amounts are essential to body balance, weight loss and being healthy. A healthy diet and proper amounts of water will assist the body in gently removing acids. Make sure to especially drink water after each meal to allow your food to be properly pH neutralized.
3. And the ever dreaded Exercise.
Regular exercise helps the body eliminate toxins. And we all know that ongoing exercise is essential to your overall health, and wellbeing. Exercise raises your metabolism, making the acid/alkaline cycle work faster (and more alkaline as well). If you have fueled your body with alkaline foods and water, the resulting feeling of well being, fat loss, and blood sugar control will be all the better.
I think this should be enough to get you started.
I urge you to save yourself. Only you can.
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