Can Body pH Become Too Alkaline?
by Mary Fair
Answer: This is a good question. We'll provide a little background first, for those readers who may not understand the physiological underpinning of this question. The guidelines around body pH balance talk about the acidifying and alkalizing effects of foods in the body. This does not reflect the pH balance fo the food, but the effect of the food when it reacts within the digestive process. For example, a lemon is acidic but it actually has an alkalizing effect on the body. Foods are classifieds along that spectrum and the goal is to maintain a balanced pH that is slightly more alkaline than the middle of the spectrum. With the modern western diet of processed, high sugar foods which are acidifying, most people have become too acidic. A highly acidic body environment is conducive to disease. Extremely acidifying foods include processed sugar, carbohydrates, alcohol, cigarettes, etc. Highly alkalizing foods are most fruits and vegetables. A body that becomes way too alkaline would not be in balance either, however our opinion is that with the types of influences we have in our environment today, it would be nearly impossible to become too alkaline, even on a raw foods diet. For instance, stress makes our body more acidic, as does pollution, sickness and other toxins in our environment. All known diseases are created in bodies that are at least slightly too acidic. There are no known diseases that manifest in an overly alkaline body. Our final advise on this topic, is to simply focus on balanced, natural ways of eating. Focus on real whole foods that are right for your body, as well as on loving your body and embracing your life in a peaceful way. If you are in harmony with your life, and your food, things like your body pH will find their natural and healthy balance. For a more in-depth discussion on this topic, visit this Natural News Report.
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