Critical nature of our acid alkaline balance to our health. Includes 35 slides of quotes from authors about various methods we can use to maintain this balance for our health

1. Fred Davies
Fred.davies@gmail.com
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2. Fred Davies
Herbal and Wellness Consultant
 Master Herbalist
 Lifetime study of nutrition
and wellness
 Loves to garden
 Retired from 27 years of Air
Force service
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3. Alternative Healing Systems,
• "After careful review of successful
alternative healing systems, I came
to a startling conclusion: All of them
produce alkaline-forming reactions in
the body. In my opinion this is why
they work so well and why they have
survived..." He then lists many of the
alternative healing modalities.
Alkalize or Die, p.112
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4. Disclaimer
 The information contained within this briefing is of an
educational nature only and does not constitute medical or
dental advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease. It has not been bought, brought to you,
or approved by any government department at all.
 If medical or dental advice is what you are seeking I am
legally obliged to tell you to see a physician, dentist or other
person with a government endorsed license to decide how
you should be treated. If you wish to take personal
responsibility for your own health and make up your own
mind then I hope this information may help you to make your
own decisions.
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5. pHMiracleLiving.com
 “The human organism is alkaline by design and acidic
by function.”
 “If we will maintain this alkaline design of our body
through an alkaline lifestyle and diet we can prevent
ALL sickness and disease.”
 “For the cure of all disease will not be found in its
treatment, but in its prevention.”
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6. Health or Disease
 A healthy or diseased terrain is determined primarily
by four things:
 Its acid/alkaline balance (pH)
 Its electric/magnetic charge (negative or positive)
 Its level of poisoning (toxicity)
 Its nutritional status
Sick and Tired, Young and Young, pg 21
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7. “The pH level of our internal fluids affects every cell in
our bodies. The entire metabolic process depends on
an alkaline environment. Chronic overacidity corrodes
body tissue, and if left unchecked will interrupt all
cellular activities and functions, from the beating of
your heart to the neural firing of your brain.
Overacidity is at the root of all sickness and disease.”
(Robert O. Young, Ph.D, ‘The pH Miracle’ p5 )
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8. How Did We Get Out of Balance
 Life--Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit
 The Standard American Diet is highly acid
 Stress causes acid in the body
 All body functions produce acid waste
 Toxins in the environment, heavy metals, sugars,
processed foods, chemicals in water, food, and air
 Electromagnetic disturbances
 Less nutrition, less alkaline minerals, less real
value in the food that we eat
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9. Why Didn’t Our Grandparents…
… have to worry about Acid / Alkaline Balance?
• Why?
• Chemicals have increased exponentially
– And have been added to our water, food and air
– All are acidic and increase toxicity in our bodies
• They ate organic foods, fresh from the garden
– No chemicals, more nutrition, fresh living, alkaline
– Out in the sunshine and getting more exercise
• We get processed foods, lacking nutrition, acid
• We must add colloidal trace minerals to our diet
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10. Potential for Hydrogen -- pH
Acid Neutral Blood Alkaline
0 7 7.365 14
• Acid = 1 – 7 = A proton donor or electron acceptor
• Base or Alkaline = 7 – 14 = an electron donor or
proton acceptor
• Protons = positively charged ions
– hydrogen (H+)
• Electrons are negatively charged ions
– Hydroxyl (OH-)
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11. The pH of Intracellular Fluid
determines Nutrient Absorption
and Toxin Release
Fluid bathes all the cells within the
body. This fluid also allows nutrients to go
into the cells and toxins to come out.
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12. pH of Common Drinks
 DRINK pH ORP
More Acid
 Carbonated Cola Drinks ~ 2.5 +394
 XXXade Sport Drinks ~ 2.5 +450
 Popular Bottled Water (RO) ~5 +424
 Tap Water 6–8 +386
More Alkaline
 Blood 7.365
 Fresh Organic Veggie Juice ~9 -250
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13. What is ORP
 Oxidizing Reducing Potential (ORP)
 Oxidizing = To oxidize, To rust,
To burn up, To break down
 Reducing = giving away, neutralizing oxidation
 Reducing potential = the ability to donate energy to
the body.
 positive (+) ORP = oxidize, rust, or breakdown
 Negative (-) ORP = energizes, is antioxident
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14. pH Test Strips
Made for Urine & Saliva
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15. Alkaline or Acid or Alkaline or Acid
Area pH Range Acid or
Alkaline
Saliva 6.8-7.2 Alkaline
Gastric Juice 1.0 – 3.5 Acid
Small Intestine 7.5 – 8.0 Alkaline
Large Intestine 5.5 – 7.0 Acid
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16. 7 Buffer Systems
1. Bicarbonate Buffer
2. Phosphate/Ammonia Buffer
3. Protein Buffer
4. Electrolyte Buffer
5. Low Density Lipoproteins or Fat Buffers
6. Hormone Buffers
7. Water
Young & Young, Sick and Tired, p 56-58
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17. Common Problems of Overacidity
 Allergies
 Fatigue
 Mood disorders and Neurological Imbalance
 Low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia) and high blood
sugar (diabetes)
 Catching everything that is going around
 Some may call the result ‘Aging’
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18. Food Intake affects Acid/Alkaline
 Quality of the food you eat
 Preparation – keep it in its wholesome state
 Your emotional feeling while you eat
 How you eat
 Chew Chew Chew
 Slow Down
 Don’t drink liquids with meals – dilutes stomach acids
 “Chew your liquids and drink your food” WHY?
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19. AA1
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20. Beverages & Drinks Beer X
Beverages & Drinks Coffee X
AA2
Beverages & Drinks Coffee substitute drinks X
Beverages & Drinks Fruit juice (natural) X
Beverages & Drinks Fruit juice (sweetened) X
Beverages & Drinks Liquor X
Beverages & Drinks Soda/Pop X
Beverages & Drinks Tea (black) X
Beverages & Drinks Tea (herbal, green) X
Beverages & Drinks Water (Fiji, Hawaiian, Evian) X
Beverages & Drinks Water (sparkling) X
Beverages & Drinks Water (spring) X
Beverages & Drinks Wine
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21. Vegetables Alfalfa X
Vegetables Alfalfa grass X
Vegetables Asparagus X
Vegetables Aubergine/Egg plant X
Vegetables Barley grass X
Vegetables Basil X
AA3
Vegetables Bell peppers/capsicums (all colors) X
Vegetables Blue-Green Algae X
Vegetables BokChoy X
Vegetables Brussels sprouts X
Vegetables Cabbage lettuce, fresh X
Vegetables Canned vegetables X
Vegetables Cauliflower X
Vegetables Cayenne pepper X
Vegetables Celery X
Vegetables Chives X
Vegetables Cilantro X
Vegetables Comfrey X
Vegetables Cooked vegetables (all kinds) X
Vegetables Cucumber, fresh X
Vegetables Dandelion X
Vegetables Dog grass X
Vegetables Endive, fresh X
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Vegetables French cut (green) beans X

22. Vegetables Frozen vegetables X
Vegetables Garlic X
Vegetables Ginger X
Vegetables
AA4 Ginseng X
Vegetables Green cabbage, (December Harvest) X
Vegetables Green cabbage, (March Harvest) X
Vegetables Horse radish X
Vegetables Jicama X
Vegetables Kale X
Vegetables Kamut grass X
Vegetables Lamb’s lettuce X
Vegetables Leeks (bulbs) X
Vegetables Lettuce X
Vegetables Mushrooms X
Vegetables Mustard greens X
Vegetables Onion X
Vegetables Oregano X
Vegetables Parsnips X
Vegetables Peas, fresh X
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Vegetables Peas, ripe X 22

23. Vegetables Peppers X
Vegetables Pickled vegetables X
Vegetables Pumpkins (raw) X
Vegetables Raw onions X
Vegetables Red cabbage X
AA5
Vegetables Rhubarb stalks X
Vegetables Savoy Cabbage X
Vegetables Sea Vegetables X
Vegetables Seaweed (dulse, kelp, layer, etc) X
Vegetables Shave grass X
Vegetables Sorrel X
Vegetables Sauerkraut X
Vegetables Soy Sprouts X
Vegetables Spinach (March harvest) X
Vegetables Spinach (other than March) X
Vegetables Sprouted seeds (all kinds) X
Vegetables Squash (all kinds, raw) X
Vegetables Straw grass X
Vegetables Thyme X
Vegetables Tomatoes (puree fresh) X
Vegetables Tomatoes (raw) X
Vegetables Tomatoes (sundried) X
Vegetables Watercress X
Vegetables Wheat grass X
Vegetables White cabbage X
Vegetables Yeast X
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Vegetables Zucchini X

24. David Niven Miller
Anti-aging expert and author of 'Grow Youthful'
 "Increasing your consumption of good quality tap
water or filtered water can transform your health and
play a central role in the healing of virtually all
degenerative diseases. However, alkaline water has
profound long-term effects because it alkalizes your
body and provides an effective antioxidant.“
http://www.growyouthful.com/toc6wateralk.php
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25. Changing Behavior
 Hear an idea you like 10%
 Consciously decide to adopt the idea 25%
 Decide when you will do it 40%
 Plan how you will do it 50%
 Commit to someone else that you will do it 65%
 Have a specific appointment with the person you
committed to, at which time you will report to
them whether you have done it
95%
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26. References
Barefoot, Robert R., (2002) Death by Diet
Baroody, Theodore A., (2006) Alkalize or Die
Brown, Susan E. & Trivieri, Larry Jr, (2006) The Acid Alkaline Food
Guide,
Cook, Michelle Schoffro, (2008), The Ultimate pH Solution –
Balance Your Body Chemistry to Prevent Disease and Lose Weight
Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2002), The pH
Miracle, Balance your Diet, Reclaim your Life
Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2004), The pH
Miracle for Diabetes, A Revolutionary Diet Plan for Type 1 and
Type 2 Diabetes
Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2006), The pH
Miracle for Weight Loss, Balance Your Body Chemistry, Achieve
Your Ideal Weight
Sang Y Whang, (2006) Reverse Aging
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27. Heart, Mind, Body and Spirit Quotes
Compiled from various books
by Fred Davies
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28. A Positive Outlook
 "Emotions such as happiness optimism, and joy
boost the immune system, according to research …
A long term study of older men, … who had high
levels of optimism had a dramatically reduced risk of
angina, non-fatal, heart attack, and death from
coronary heart disease compared to men who were
more pessimistic....”
The Ultimate pH Solution, p130
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29. Acupuncture and Acupressure,
• “Immune-boosting properties would
certainly play a role in helping your body
deal with the impact of pH imbalance.
Acupuncture also helps the body get rid
of toxic buildup in the joints, organs and
tissues that may be disrupting the
proper flow of energy. Equally
important, acupuncture is an excellent
stress-reduction tool.”
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.126
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30. Balancemost important thing you will learn … is to
• “The single
pH With Water
get your body plenty of pure water. And not just any
water—alkalizing water. Ideally, you’ll get at least
four liters (about one gallon) of good water every day.”
“Getting liberal amounts of alkaline water (having a
pH between 9 and 11) neutralizes stored acid waste
and, if consumed ever day… gently removes acids from
the body” (Young p93)
• Rule of Thumb – 1 liter of electron rich alkaline water
every day for each 40 pounds of body weight. For
someone 160 pounds that’s 4 liters.
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31. Dr. Susan Lark M.D.
University lecturer and author of
“The Chemistry Of Success”
• "Drinking four to six glasses of alkaline water a day will
help to neutralize over acidity and over time will help
to restore your buffering ability. Alkaline water should
be used when conditions of over acidity develop, such
as cold, flu or bronchitis. Like vitamins C, E and Beta
Carotene, alkaline water acts as an antioxidant because
of its excess supply of free electrons. This can help the
body against the development of heart disease,
strokes, immune dysfunctions, and other common
ailments."
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32. Alternative Healing Systems,
• "After careful review of successful
alternative healing systems, I came
to a startling conclusion: All of them
produce alkaline-forming reactions in
the body. In my opinion this is why
they work so well and why they have
survived..." He then lists many of the
alternative healing modalities.
Alkalize or Die, p.112
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33. Deep Breathing
• "The lungs take carbon dioxide
out from carbonic acids making
the blood more alkaline. The
blood pH is the highest when it
comes out of the lungs.“
Reverse Aging, p.41
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34. Deep the common denominators in eliminating
 "One of
Breathing
acid is deep breathing… When you hold your
breath or take shallow breaths you are robbing
your body of much-needed oxygen. In addition,
you are accumulating carbon dioxide, which is
acidic and needs to be expelled from the body
through exhalation. If it builds up in the blood, it
reacts with water for form carbonic acid, which
causes a drop in the blood pH." (See deep
breathing exercise this page)
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.122
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35. Disease
 "The Japanese classify human disease in two
categories: contagious disease and adult diseases.
Contagious diseases are caused by viruses and
bacteria… Adult diseases are non-contagious
diseases that we develop, just because we get
old…. The Japanese claim that the underlying
causes of these adult diseases are the accumulation
of acids in our body, poor blood circulation and poor
cell activity.
Reverse Aging, p.48
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36. Eat Organic
• "It is even better for the body if you find
organic food grown in your own area.
The vital life energies gained from
eating fruits and vegetables grown in
your locals are always more alkaline
forming than those raised in other locals
and places. Thus, there is great alkaline
wisdom in Voltaire's statement,
"Cultivate your own garden.“
Alkalize or Die, p.99
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37. Emotions
 "All emotions, thoughts and feelings, of whatever
kind, are felt in the physical body. Those which are
inharmonious produce acid reactions… Intense
emotion is not wrong in itself, but to hold on
stubbornly to it always creates more acidity, leading
to illness and pain... When hostility is aimed toward
another, the body of the sender is the one adversely
affected. Therefore, the greater the intensity of
hostility (feeling) the greater the amount of acid
produced.“
Alkalize or Die, p.125
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38. Exercise,
 "The effects of exercise can be either alkaline or acid
producing… Exercising with good aerobic activity to
just before the point of exhaustion creates an
alkaline response because of the increased
oxygenation. If we exercise past that point, the body
releases excess stored acidity.... Once the body has
become accustomed to exercise, it craves it, for it
pumps all organs and glands. Hormonal and
digestive functions increase. Proper alkaline-acid
balance is then restored.“
Alkalize or Die, p.104
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39. Exercise
"The proper amount of exercise
followed by a resting period helps
get rid of waste product including
accumulated waste, especially if
one drinks Alkaline water during
that rest period".
Reverse Aging, p.45
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40. Exercise
A whole chapter on acid and
alkaline forms of exercise
The pH Miracle for Diabetes, p.146
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41. Face Lift
• "The best remedy is to drink alkaline
water for a few years, not just to
remove facial fat but to reduce the
body acid level. Then before you
know it, the lines will disappear and
the color will come back naturally,
without any side effects.“
Reverse Aging, p.47
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42. FIR (Far Infrared) Sauna Therapy
"The result of sitting in a Far
Infrared Sauna; more sweat,
and more acidic toxins
excreted through the skin, in
less time.“
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.128
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43. Gratitude
 "By shifting your focus to gratitude for the things you
have, the people with whom you share life, you'll
help reduce acidic stress hormones… Each day
write down 10 things you are grateful for… By
focusing your attention on the positive aspects of
your life, you'll be helping restore hormonal balance
to your body, which in turn helps restore alkaline
balance.“
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.131
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44. Lymph Drainage
 "A special massage therapy known as lymph
drainage, or lymphatic massage, is designed to help
sluggish lymph fluid get moving. Trained therapist
use hands on techniques to detect the direction,
strength, and quality of the lymph flow, then perform
gentle massage movements to stimulate the
pathways and improve the flow.”
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.125
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45. Massage and Body Work
 "A soothing light massage is alkaline forming. A
deep massage is acid because it releases acid
more quickly than the body can expel them, thus
causing muscle soreness… A talented
reflexologist can produce an immediate alkaline-
forming reaction in the body. If employed to
vigorously, however, an alarming amount of acid
waste is released.... Chiropractic can produce
either an acid or alkaline response...“
Alkalize or Die, p.115
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46. Massage
"Massage reduces the
production of cortisol and other
acid-forming stress hormones”
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.124
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47. Meditation
 "Meditation can be a useful tool to reduce stress and
the havoc it causes in our minds and bodies… It can
be conducted as a stand alone technique or
integrated into practices such as yoga, tai chi, deep-
breathing, or qigong… meditation is integrally linked
to the function of the autonomic nervous system,
which regulates many organs and muscles in our
bodies. It plays a role in how our heart beats, how
we breathe and sweat and how effectively our
digestive system works.”
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.123
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48. Moonlight
 "The moon is a very alkalizing force for all who have
trouble slowing themselves down or who possess a
quick and hot temper. Thyroid and pituitary glands
are benefited. It is especially advisable for women to
sleep so that moonlight shines on their faces, for its
alkalizing and magnetic effect on the ovaries and
uterus and significant.“
Alkalize or Die, p.109
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49. Music
 "It would be incorrect to say that some music is alkaline
and some music is acid. Rather, it is how the individual
resonates with sound that produces either alkaline or
acid-forming reactions… Harmonious music creates an
alkaline reaction by relaxing and synchronizing nerves,
organs, and the glandular systems. Increased energy
and well-being result... Acid rock or heavy metal produce
acid-forming reactions by their disharmonious vibrations.
If after listening to this type of music you feel angry,
confused or scattered, then that song is having an acid
forming affect on you.
Alkalize or Die, p.128
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50. One Point Focus
 "Hold your attention one inch below the navel, and
imagine there is a single dot the size of a quarter.
Reduce the size of this imaginary dot several times by
one-half, without letting it disappear. Do this for 10-30
seconds. By holding this point you center the mind, quiet
the body and actually produce a remarkable reaction i the
hormonal system. Instantly the alkaline enzyme chyle is
released throughout the body via the lymphatic system.
Chyle alkalizes the body, strengthens every muscle, and
organizes the thought processes. This will make you
both relaxed and empowered.“
Alkalize or Die, p.126
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51. Physical Trauma Forms Acid
 "When you are physically injured,
you are also emotionally injured and
both result in acid-forming wastes…
Emotional trauma can cause as
much or more acid-forming poison as
the physical injury.”
Alkalize or Die, p.106
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52. Release Stress
"The next time you are feeling
overwhelmed by work, family, or
another type of stress, ask
yourself "Will this matter at the
end of my life?“
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.123
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53. Self Lymph Massage
• “Use long upward strokes and
moving toward your heart with
each stroke. Geranium, juniper
and black pepper (essential)
oils are particularly good at
improving lymph flow.“
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.125
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54. Serviceof establishing and maintaining an alkaline
 "The secret
forming state of being is devotion in the form of Service
to Others…. A warm loving smile.., a sincere touch…,
a monetary offering to someone in need, a kind word
or prayer for an animal in pain, the heartfelt blessing
for the food you prepare, joyously helping a neighbor
mend a fence, a good belly laugh with a physically sick
friend...“
Alkalize or Die, p.132
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55. Sincere Prayer
• "In order for food to be
electrically and chemically
altered into alkalinity, the
prayer must be honestly felt.
Recall the water blessed by a
priest."
Alkalize or Die, p.133
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56. Spirit Healing
 "I have witnessed the laying on of hands as a
healing modality, and have watched in awe as many
acute conditions eased or disappeared completely.
Alignment with the Holy spirit is the most powerful
and rapid way of achieving an alkaline-forming
reaction in the body. In its clearest channel form,
which is pure prayer, the holy essence transmutes
acid waste products instantly. This leads to
spontaneous healing of whatever physical,
emotional, or spiritual ailment may exist.“
Alkalize or Die, p.133
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57. Sprouts
 "Sprouts, with their tremendous regenerating
properties, are incredibly nutritious and alkalizes. All
the wide variety of vitamins and minerals in a seed
or grain explode when sprouted. Sprouting also
takes starches, proteins, and hormonal agents in the
seed and turns them into very alkalizing, easily
assimilated, predigested proteins and subtle
vegetable sugars. Finally, the phytochemicals that
fight cancer appear in plants just as soon as they
sprout.”
 The pH Miracle, Balance your Diet, Reclaim your Health,
p.193
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58. Stress
• "Any stressor that the mind or
body interprets and internalizes
as too much to deal with, leaves
an acid residue."
• Read the rest for 5 reasons why
Alkalize or Die, p.119
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59. Stress
 "Stress, whether physical or mental, creates
more acid… Mental Stress can be more
devastating than physical stress because there is
no rest period. One can continue on with mental
stress until it can really acidify the person. It is a
vicious cycle. Mental stress creates more acids
and acids can make you feel more depressed.
Japanese doctors claim that drinking alkaline
water can change a depressed mood into a
brighter, calmer mood.“
Reverse Aging, p.45
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60. Sunlight
• "At least a half to one hour of
direct sunlight a day is
requisite for the body's system
to produce proper hormonal
levels and assist alkaline-acid
balances.
Alkalize or Die, p.109
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61. Sunshine
 "The sunshine that produces the vitamin-D also
causes the pituitary gland to instruct the
parathyroid gland to produce the hormone
calcitonin, which prevents the decalcification of
the bones. Thus Vitamin-D actually prevents the
health problems that it is accused of causing...
When the Vitamin-D receptors in the small
intestine are saturated with vitamin-D, the body
can increase its absorption of calcium 20 fold,
thereby minimizing allergy.”
Death by Diet, p.71
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62. Therapeutic Touch
 “The entire realm of hands-on techniques, such
as Reiki, Touch for Health, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and
some other forms of Re-connective Healing. In
addition to reducing stress and anxiety,
therapeutic touch has been shown to have
positive effects on many conditions linked to
acidity in the body, including osteoarthritis,
cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and Alzheimer
type dementia.”
The Ultimate pH Solution, p.127
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63. Work
 "Response to the demands of career will
alkalize or acidify the body. If you feel
overworked, underpaid, and detest your
job, acid-forming residues are being
created. If you are creative, love your job
and feel appreciated, you are adding to
your alkaline reserves. (the next two
paragraphs are also good)
Alkalize or Die, p.129
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64. References
Barefoot, Robert R., (2002) Death by Diet
Baroody, Theodore A., (2006) Alkalize or Die
Brown, Susan E. & Trivieri, Larry Jr, (2006) The Acid Alkaline Food Guide
Cook, Michelle Schoffro, (2008), The Ultimate pH Solution – Balance
Your Body Chemistry to Prevent Disease and Lose Weight
Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2002), The pH Miracle,
Balance your Diet, Reclaim your Life
Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2004), The pH Miracle for
Diabetes, A Revolutionary Diet Plan for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2006), The pH Miracle for
Weight Loss, Balance Your Body Chemistry, Achieve Your Ideal Weight
Sang Y Whang, (2006) Reverse Aging
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