1
Jun
2010
Author: David
In: Ph testing
We will test our saliva. You will need a small spoon and a Ph strip. I get mine at Amazon.com. Click Here to go to the page. The proper way to do this is to wait one to two hours after eating. We do this because the acidic levels rise after eating. Fill your mouth with saliva. Swish the saliva around in your mouth and then swallow. This is done to take care of any acids that have built up in your mouth. Then fill your mouth again with saliva and put it onto a small spoon. Move the ph strip in the saliva for a few seconds. (Do not wash the strip off). The pH paper should turn blue. This indicates that your saliva is slightly alkaline at a healthy pH between 7.35 and 7.45 (slightly alkaline). If it is not blue, compare the color with the chart that comes with the pH paper. The lower the number, the more acidic you are.
What are the dangers of having an acidic body? Most degenerative diseases are associated with a high acidic body, including cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, and even tooth decay. Small symptoms begin to show, such as headaches, allergies, aches, and back pains. The body tries to get rid of the excess acid through the skin producing symptoms such as acne.
What causes an acidic body? There are several reasons. Animal products like meat, eggs, and dairy. Additionally, we eat acid-producing processed foods like white flour and sugar and drink acid-producing beverages like coffee and soft drinks. We use too many drugs, which are acid-forming; and we use artificial chemical sweeteners which are extremely acid-forming. Stress causes your body to create large amounts of acid.
How do I become more alkaline? You do this by eating health foods like fruits and vegetables. Take a calcium and magnesium supplement which can be found in most multi-vitamins. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. Add 2 glasses if you are overweight. Doing breathing exercises 3 times a day to exercise the lymphatic system. You can read more on this from a tremendous article I found HERE.
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