Thursday, October 17, 2013

The most important medical test (it’s not what you think)

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The most important medical test (it’s not what you think)
Hi John
As you can probably surmise, the health questions that I get asked run the gamut.
Some are pretty straight-forward--Is it OK to use margarine? Which is better--regular soda or diet?
(I trust you, my loyal readers, to already know the answers to those questions!)
Others are more complex--Could my migraines and chronic bloating be related?  How do probiotics help with allergies and eczema?
And still others...well, let's just say that people like to "get personal" telling me their stories and I won't repeat their secrets!
But one question that pops up again and again is:
"What's the number one thing I should focus on in order to have good health?"
It's not your weight.
Your BMI?  Nope.
No--it's not your cholesterol.
Or your triglycerides.
It's not even your blood pressure!
While all of those are VERY important, this one "number" is THE most telling indicator about your state of health and is arguably the most important number to pay attention to if you want a life free of pain and disease.
It's your blood pH.
Here's why:
Blood pH--what's the big deal?
In a flashback to high school chemistry, remember that the pH scale goes from 0 to 14:
0 is pure acid---------------à 7 is neutral--------------à 14 is pure alkaline.
Now, your body’s pH can actually differ depending on what area of the body you’re talking about:
The pH of your mouth and saliva is alkaline at about 7.1 – 7.4.  This is because starch digestion begins in the mouth and starches are broken down with alkaline enzymes.
Once you travel down to the stomach, things quickly become VERY acidic.  That’s because your stomach’s acids are helping to destroy any dangerous microbes that might be on your food as well as starting the breakdown of proteins into amino acids.  The pH inside your stomach is typically in the 1.2 – 4.5 range.
Further down into the small intestine things become alkaline again.  That’s because your pancreas and gallbladder secrete alkaline enzymes to buffer the stomach acid and finish fat and carbohydrate digestion.  In the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine closest to your stomach) the pH goes up to 6, and eventually further down it reaches an alkaline level of about 7.4.
Then things become acidic again inside the colon (large intestine).  For good reason—when you think of what your colon does (it’s your main exit ramp for wastes and toxins, it forms your feces and can potentially house large populations of bacteria) it makes sense that the pH in there is more acidic at 5.7 – 6.7.
But there’s one VERY important pH in your body that should ALWAYS stay the same.
It’s your blood pH.
You came into this world as a wee little baby with a slightly alkaline blood pH of 7.365.
And since your blood nourishes your entire body from head to toe, it’s crucial that its pH stays as close to 7.365 as possible.
ALL of your organs, tissues, bones, joints and cells work best when they are nourished by blood with a pH of about 7.365.
 When your blood pH dips down toward the acid range, that's when your body literally begins to break down.
Your cells become sluggish and can't function properly.  Wastes build up in them and toxins aren't excreted like they need to be.  Cellular messages aren't sent and nutrients aren't properly used.
It's like your innards go on strike!
Eventually inflammation is created, tumor cells can thrive, chronic aches and pains become your norm and you are a candidate to develop a major disease.
Even a little dip toward acidity can have a BIG devastating impact.
You see, a decrease of just .1 (one tenth) in your pH number means a TEN-fold decrease in your cell activity!
So for you math whizzes, a decrease of one WHOLE number (like going from 7.0 to 6.0) means a HUNDRED-fold impact on your cells!
Tell me why
Sadly, most people have an acidic blood pH and don't even have a clue.
The reason for that is that causes of acidity are all around us, every single day.
A number of factors can contribute to an acid blood pH--including stress, environmental toxins, immune system reactions, lack of exercise and smoking.
In addition, your body produces its own acid wastes as part of your normal cell metabolism.  When your cells release their inner garbage or when old cells die off, acid wastes are created and can seep into your bloodstream.
But far and away the number one cause of an acid pH is your DIET.
Eating acid-creating foods (especially fast food, processed food, meat, dairy, refined carbs and hard to digest meal combinations) pulls your blood pH down toward the acid range.
On the other hand, when your diet contains many alkaline foods (like fresh fruits and vegetables) and is easy for your body to break down, you encourage a more alkaline pH in your fluid of life.
Journey to the center of your body
Let take a look at your innards and see some examples of how your body can break down when you've got acidy blood:
Your Heart
Your heart pumps 13,000 quarts of blood a DAY--that's enough to fill a small swimming pool!
If there are acid wastes in that blood, it becomes thicker and harder for your heart to pump—which puts a tremendous strain on your heart.
Plus acid wastes in your system also rob your blood of oxygen, which causes your heart tissue to deteriorate.
And you don't want your ticker not to tick, do you?
Your Liver
Your liver is your main organ of detox.  It filters out wastes and toxins from your blood to the tune of two quarts of blood flushing through it per MINUTE!
So if you have a lot of acid wastes and toxins in your blood, your liver is repeatedly being put into stress to clean them out.
If that goes on long enough, it can completely shut down.  And so will you.
Your Pancreas
Your pancreas is the enzyme superstar that helps complete the bulk of your digestion in the small intestine.  It also helps regulate your blood sugar by producing insulin and glucagon.
More so than ANY other organ, the pancreas is extremely sensitive to your blood pH and absolutely CANNOT function when it’s acidic--it MUST have an alkaline environment and nourishment.
If your pancreas is not working right, you can eventually face type 2 diabetes, pancreatitis or possibly even pancreatic cancer (which can kill you FAST).
Your Kidneys
The kidneys are also an organ of detox--they create urine and help eliminate excess acid and toxins from the body.  Like your liver, they're no slouch in the filtering department--about one liter of blood passes through them every single minute!
If your blood is loaded with acid and toxins, your kidneys can become over-stressed and unable to do their job.
This means you may someday be facing dialysis, my friend, as well as possibly kidney stones.
Plus having a diet of mainly acid-forming foods can wreak havoc on your digestion which opens up a Pandora’s Box of problems.
Here’s what I mean:
Your Stomach
When your stomach properly breaks down your food, the small intestine can finish the job and digestion is completed like it should be.
But foods that are acid-creating are typically very hard for your stomach to break down, and in its efforts to do its job, it may overproduce acid.  The result can be poorly digested food, fewer nutrients being absorbed, and acid rising up into your throat.
Acid reflux, GERD, IBS, hiatal hernia and gastritis are all on the rise and this is why.  The typical American diet is LOADED with hard to digest, acid-creating food.         
Your Colon
In an ideal intestinal world, wastes are supposed to easily pass through the colon and “out the back door.”
But if digestion has not been accomplished properly, they don't move along like they should.
Instead they can clog your colon walls and become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.  Plus the toxins in your wastes can get reabsorbed into your bloodstream (called autointoxication), making you ill and taunting your immune system (making you more susceptible to food sensitivities, allergies and autoimmune conditions).
It's no surprise that colon cancer is the number one cancer killer, and that so many people suffer with IBS, diverticulosis/itis and chronic constipation, is it?
An acid blood pH is GREAT--when you're pushing up daisies
There is one time when you're SUPPOSED to have an acid pH.
When you're DEAD.
Your body automatically becomes completely acidic upon death so it can decompose like Nature intended it to.
I don't know about you, but I don't want that happening to me anytime too soon.
How do you get that magic 7.365 number?
Hopefully you've gotten the idea of how important it is to have a slightly alkaline blood pH while you're still breathing and vertical.
Now I'll tell you the 4 steps to attaining and maintaining an optimal alkaline pH:
Step 1- Check your pH at regular intervals
Just like stepping on the scale to check your weight, you have to check your pH to know where you stand on the acid/alkaline scale.
You can get a saliva test or urine test kit at most drug stores or health food stores.  The saliva test is the least accurate and urine is slightly more accurate.
The best time to test your pH is first thing in the morning.  Numbers you should strive for are as follows:
  • A healthy pH for urine is about 6.5-6.8 (remember it's acidic because urine is an exit for acid wastes)
  • A healthy pH for saliva is 7.0-7.4.
You can also have your blood tested by a doctor.  This is the most accurate measure but also the most expensive.  If you want this done and your doctor won't do it, find one who will.
And as far as blood pH goes, the magical 7.365 is your target.
Step 2- Drink pure water
Aim for at least 5-8 glasses per day.  Stir in a little fresh-squeezed lemon or lime juice to make it more alkaline if you'd like.  Alkalizing drops are also available at health food stores.
Note that "water" does NOT include coffee, tea, Gatorade, soda or other sweetened drinks.
Also, please avoid drinking tap water as it can contain chlorine and/or fluoride.  Strive to drink filtered or bottled water.
Step 3- Eat more alkaline foods
Alkaline foods include most fruits and vegetables.
Now, don't think I'm talking about you turning into a rabbit and eating nothing but lettuce and celery!
You CAN continue to eat some "good" acid foods that have important nutrients-so if you don't want to give up that juicy steak you love or that chewy whole grain bread, you don't have to.
Just make sure that those acid foods are counterbalanced by a good portion of alkaline foods.  50/50 is a good place to start, and the more alkaline, the better.
"Good" acid foods include nourishing things like:
  • Eggs and dairy (preferably organic)
  • Fish (preferably wild caught and not farmed)
  • Chicken, turkey (preferably organic)
  • Brown rice
  • Beef (preferably grass fed and organic)
  • Whole grain breads and pasta (note: “Multi-grain” does not necessarily mean whole grain-check labels carefully)
These foods have nutrients that do benefit your body.  So it's not necessary to eliminate them.  You just need to make sure to keep them under control, and make sure they represent no more than 50% of your meals.
And remember it's NEVER a good idea to eat processed food, fast food or drink soda.  Keep those to a bare minimum or preferably none at all.
Step 4- Keep your digestion efficient
In order to keep your digestion humming, it's vital to eat meal combinations that are easily broken down and don't cause your stomach to overproduce acid, and make sure you have adequate enzymes to do the job.
Simply put:
  • Good digestion = proper elimination of wastes = a more alkaline pH
  • Poor digestion = acid waste build-up = Sickness and a more acid pH
If you're not sure where to start, no problem. I can help you in these 2 ways:
1)  Follow the simple guidelines in the Great Taste No Pain digestive health system
- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
The Great Taste No Pain manuals spell out which foods are acid forming to your body and which are alkaline, and show you step by step how to create perfect, easily digestible meal combinations.
You'll be astounded at how delicious the food is, and even more shocked at how quickly you can start to feel better. I've seen thousands of people who have seen a difference in just days or as quickly as one meal.
I’m talking about things like more regular BMs, less acid reflux, fewer “gas attacks” and much more!
2)  Supplement with digestive enzymes if necessary
If you've had a long history of eating next-to-impossible-to-digest meals, chances are excellent you've depleted your body's ability to produce adequate digestive enzymes.
Without the proper enzymes for digestion, you can suffer from gas, bloating, constipation, waste build-up...
...and you'll likely have a MORE acidic blood pH too!
But Digestizol Max can be the help you've been looking for.
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Digestizol Max contains a blend of 14 plant-derived enzymes (so it's suitable for vegetarians and meat eaters alike) that will give your body a boost and help break down whatever you've eaten--proteins, carbs, fats and fiber.
Watch your most important number 
Remember--while your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. are all very important indicators of your health too, it's vital to keep your eye on the MOST telling number--your pH.
Do that and your body will thank you many times over.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia

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PPS: Albert’s stomach problems are gone and his blood sugar is improving!

Hi Sherry, 
I am 74 years old. I started out with stomach problems about twenty years ago. I was diagnosed with a hiatus hernia. I had to sleep propped up in bed. I also have type two diabetes. I have had pneumonia twice, because of the hernia. I was told that I had Acid Reflux Disease, and put an antacid twice a day. I have taken that for years.
About two years ago, I had a mild heart attack. They put me on whole bunch of drugs. A little over a month ago, I started having more stomach problems. I tried cutting out certain foods, which did not help.
When my stool started turning black I knew I was in trouble. I went to the doctor. He put me back on Nexium. I took one pill and was up all night sitting at the table leaning over with my head on the table. That was the only way I could ease the pain.

I went on the internet and found your web site. It has taken awhile on your Great Taste No Pain but I am now just about back to normal!

My blood sugar, which was running about 160, has come down. It has been down in the eighties a few times. I was taking 6 pills a day for diabetes. I am down to five and my blood sugar is running below 150. I have a lot more energy and the arthritis in my hand is about gone.

Thank you so much for helping me and many others.

Albert



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