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pH IS FOR MORE THAN YOUR POOL - Glyconutrients Can Help
When the subject of proper pH and alkalinity levels comes up in conversation, it’s more likely that you are discussing pool water than
your body. However, what could possibly more important or worthy of conversation than your own body’s internal balance?
In reality, our bodies are able to assimilate minerals and nutrients properly only when its pH is balanced so you could be ingesting the
proper nutrients and still be a victim of malnutrition if your body isn’t able to absorb and assimilate those nutrients. If you are not
getting the results you expect from your Glyconutrient or herbal program, look for an acid/alkaline imbalance as the cause. Even the
right program may not work if your body's pH is “out of wack.”
Nine out of ten people who suffer from an imbalance are acidic in nature. This condition forces the body to borrow minerals such as
calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital organs and bones to buffer and neutralize the acid - safely removing it from the
body. Because of this high acidic strain, the body can suffer severe and prolonged damage —a condition that may go undetected for
years.
Even mild acidosis can cause the following problems:
Cardiovascular damage, constriction of blood vessels
Weight gain and obesity
Diabetes
Bladder and kidney conditions - including kidney stones
Immune deficiency
Free radical damage which may contribute to cancer
Hormone concerns
Premature aging
Osteoporosis and bone spurs
Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup
Low energy and chronic fatigue
Slow digestion and waste elimination
Yeast overgrowth
What Causes a Person to be Acidic?
The answer is something most of us don’t really want to hear….It’s mostly due to the typical American diet, which is far too high in
acid-producing animal products like meat, eggs and dairy and far too low in alkaline-producing foods like fresh vegetables which
contain vital Glyconutrients. Additionally, we eat processed foods like white flour and sugar and drink beverages like coffee and soft
drinks. We use too many drugs, which are acid-forming; and we use artificial sweeteners like NutraSweet, Equal, or aspartame, which
are extremely acid-forming.
One of the best things we can do to correct an overly-acid body is to clean up the diet and lifestyle. Contact Dolkar Wellness for
specific help. We have designed a program specifically for alkalizing the body and bringing the pH into balance.
What if You’re Overly-Alkaline?
If you have an alkaline body type, you’re relatively rare. Taken to extremes, high alkalinity can cause tingling in your extremities or
light-headedness. In that case, you can bring the alkalinity into balance by drinking a good old cup of coffee. However, if your urine
and/or saliva consistently test above 7.0 pH, contact Dolkar Wellness for specifics to bring your body pH more into balance.
Urine pH:
There are two ways to test your body’s pH: through the urine and through the saliva. The pH level in the urine indicates how well
your body is excreting acids and assimilating minerals - especially calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. These minerals
function as buffers which help to maintain the body’s balance. When your body is too acidic, it excretes the excess through the urine.
However, if the average urine pH is below 6.5, the body's buffering system may become overwhelmed and a state of "autotoxication"
will exist. Then attention should be given to lowering acid levels. Better yet is to keep the body’s balance intact by making some
alterations in your diet.
Saliva pH:
The results of saliva testing may indicate the activity of digestive enzymes in the body. These enzymes are primarily manufactured
by the stomach, liver and pancreas. While the saliva also utilizes buffers just like the urine, it relies on this process to a much lesser
degree. If the saliva pH is too low (below 6.5), the body may be producing too many acids or may be overwhelmed by acids because it
has lost the ability to adequately remove them through the urine. If the saliva pH is too high (over 6.8), the body may suffer greatly, e.
g. Excess gas, constipation and production of yeast, mold and fungus. Some people will have acidic pH readings from both urine and
saliva—this is referred to as "double acid."
THE MESSAGE here is to be kind to your body…it works hard so that you can enjoy your life. Help the body retain its balance by
eating lots of organic fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain, sprouted grains which are rich in Glyconutrients. Eat less meat and dairy
products. Drink pure water instead of sugary sodas. In Essence…..Go back to basics.
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