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How To Treat Candida With Alkaline Water From A Water Ionizer

Admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:29:57 +0000

Did you know it is estimated that 80% – 95% of the population has yeast overgrowth or Candida?

Candida or Candida Albicans is much more widespread that most people think. Because of our hectic lifestyles and generally low nutritional diets that involve many processed foods, yeast infections and Candida are very prevalent amongst our society.

In this article we will discuss how Candida Albicans is related to your pH level and how your pH level can be influenced by using a water ionizer. This article is helpful for people who have Candida, recurring yeast infections and who want to learn more about better health. This article is about treating the problem, Candida or yeast infections, at the root level. It is about restoring your health and maintaining a healthy body.

SO what is pH and how does it relate to Candida?

The pH scale is like a thermometer and measures how acid or alkaline a substance is. The pH of your body directly affects the state of your health. On a scale of 1-10 pH shows increases and decreases in the amount of acidity and alkalinity in your body. In order to maintain a higher level of health and the ability to ward off disease our bodies should have a pH between 7.35 – 7.45. Deviations above or below this 7.35 -7.45 pH range in the blood can result in potentially serious symptoms.

Candida Albicans thrives in an acidic environment so by increasing your alkaline reserves, it is less likely that Candida or yeast overgrowth can thrive in your body.

The truth is you need yeast in your body. However, there is good yeast and bad yeast. It is very important to understand yeast and bacteria because they can play a very important role in helping you live a longer, healthier life.

‘Good yeast’ and beneficial bacteria such as acidopohilus and brewers yeast are essential immune system boosters and can be an excellent source of protein and vitamins.

‘Bad yeast’ such as Candida Albicans is an extremely poor yeast that can be found causing inflammation in our bloodstream and organs. Candida thrives on the abundant amount of sugars found in the modern diet and robs the body of nutrients. Candida Albicans can slowly destroy the digestive system, immune system and essentially drain you of energy and health. Symptoms attributed to Candida include: fatigue, headaches, eczema, dandruff, hormone imbalances, vaginal infections, stomach aches and foggy thinking.

In today’s world most people tend to lead an acidic lifestyle which compromises the integrity of your body, making it more susceptible to disease. Many foods we eat contribute to our overly acidic bodies, such as sugars, wheat, dairy, glutinous grains, and all processed foods. These foods create havoc in our intestinal environment and encourage the overgrowth of yeast.

How can you achieve a healthy pH?

The best way to avoid yeast infections and Candida Albicans is to maintain a proper blood pH balance. Become aware of the external stress in your life and take measures to decrease it. Increase your intake of alkaline foods and drinks such as green vegetables, sprouted grains and ionized water.

Water is the most important element in becoming and staying healthy. Because our body is 70% water it is essential we supply our body with plenty of alkaline water. Alkaline water is rich in oxygen and is more easily absorbed into the body tissues. Drinking alkaline water will help rid the body of acidic wastes and restore the body to a healthy pH. Drinking high quality water is a key element for achieving a healthy pH level and is vital to maintaining outstanding health and vitality.

Using a water ionizer is a convenient way to convert tap water to alkaline water. By using a water ionizer you can have strong alkaline water in the convenience of your home for just pennies a glass.

DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author of this article is not a medically trained physician; therefore, any theories or suggestions put forward are intended to supplement and not replace the advice of medically or legally trained professionals. All matters concerning your health require medical supervision. Please ensure that you consult your doctor prior to adopting any suggestions put forward by e-Water Ionizers, as well as about any condition that may require medical diagnosis or medical attention. E-Water Ionizers is not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury sustained either directly or indirectly from information put forward in this article.

By: Shelley Moore

Autism and Ionized Water

Admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:49:40 +0000

Autistic children have also been found to suffer from major oxidative stress. While doctors advise anti oxidant supplements they normally overlook the importance of ionized water.

The acid and alkaline balance of the internal fluids of the body is essential. However, use of antibiotics, our diet, and toxicity results in our body skewing too much towards acidity. Such a state results in poor absorption by our cells causing mild to medium dehydration and mineral deficiency. As nutrition becomes impaired our immune system is weekend.

What is the solution? To neutralize the over acidity and produce a natural balance so that the body can start healing. A water ionizer, through a process of electrolysis, concentrates minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium) already present in our water. The minerals get split into ions which are highly absorbable and the resulting water is alkaline. The pH level of this water is high. Because of the presence of negative ions the surface tension of the water is reduced making it more easily absorbed by the body. It also acts as an anti oxidant.

Studies have shown that the alkaline water produced through such a process of electrolysis will improve functioning of antioxidants. Therefore, drinking water from a healing water machine like chanson water ionizer enables antioxidants like Vitamin C or even the body’s natural antioxidants to put down more free radicals that cause damage to the cells and tissue than otherwise would be possible.

There are more minerals in alkaline water than in ordinary filtered water. This helps to satisfy your daily mineral requirement.

Water Ionizers or healing water machines produce water that has 5 to 6 molecules per cluster which is smaller than regular water molecules. This smaller cluster size gives the water additional hydration properties. Your water literally becomes wetter! This form of “microwater” makes more oxygen available to your cells and accelerates your metabolism.

Ionized Water is up to 6 times more hydrating than conventional water and is obviously very different from water that has been stored in dams and bottles. For thousand of years, we have been genetically trained to drink water that has been moving (bouncing over rocks) and which is free from chemicals.

Hydroxyl ions in the ionized water have been electrically charged and seek out and neutralize free radicals as I mentioned earlier. This is very important since free radicals are what causes damage to our cells and bring about disease and major problems for children on the autistic spectrum. When the hydroxyl ions as an antioxidant have neutralized the free radicals the result is a body rich in health, oxygen and energy.

A high positive ORP (such as found in most bottled and city water) creates oxidation and accelerates the aging process. In comparison, when you drink clean, ionized water, you are drinking a powerful and natural antioxidant that renews us at the cellular level.

If you make fresh organic juice for your autistic child, you will have an antioxidant with a -250 ORP. Yet even more easily, Ionized water from a healing water machine will give you between -250 and -810 depending on your water source. AND you will be able to drink and enjoy as much as you need throughout the day without any negative side effects.

It is clear that a water ionizer, better known as a healing water machine has a big role to play in resolving several key health issues for children on the autism spectrum.

A healing water machine / water ionizer addresses the following issues:

pH balance mineral balance, esp magnesium, calcium and potassium optimal hydration restoring a healthy digestive tract providing powerful oxidation reduction water becomes about 6 times faster at hydrating at the cellular level

By: Abdullah Salim

An Introduction to the Ph Miracle Diet

Admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:46:12 +0000

The pH Miracle diet is the newest phenomenon to strike the dieting world. Health experts have noticed that popular diets seem to go in waves. While the 90s were marked by the low-fat diet craze, the last six to seven years have been focused on low-carbohydrate diets like Atkins, the South Beach Diet, Protein Power and Sugarbusters. As people become frustrated with each type of diet, they look for something new to try. The pH Miracle diet is the focus of a lot of new interest.

The pH miracle diet is so appealing to people because it is a complete 180-degree turn from the high-protein, low carbohydrate diets of the past few years. The pH Miracle diet, also called the alkaline diet or the Young Diet, after its creator Robert Young, has a totally different approach to nutrition. Many holistic doctors and nutritionists see it as a more balanced approach to nutrition that takes the body’s true needs into account.

Basically, the human body has a pH that is slightly alkaline. The theory is that since the human body runs at this pH, our diet should be comprised of mostly alkaline foods. The standard American diet has many foods that are considered acidic, such as animal protein, sugar, caffeine and packaged foods. All of these foods disrupt the pH balance of the body and cause a whole host of problems. The proponents of the pH Miracle diet say that all of these acidic foods actually disrupt the body’s use of alkaline minerals. These minerals include sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium, which make people prone to chronic diseases.

This is the real crux of the importance of the pH diet. The nutrition and health community has come to realize that what a person puts into their body has a profound effect on their overall health. Although the mainstream medical community has emphasized a balanced diet including fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products, the pH diet takes this a step further. It points out that the acidic foods actually rob your body of essential minerals. Those who follow the pH miracle diet are avoiding foods that can be disastrous to their health.

Many of the foods that we eat commonly are considered no-nos on the pH miracle diet. One of the most surprising omissions is the absence of wheat products. The FDA recommends whole-wheat products for better health. Yet according the pH diet, grains like wheat, millet, oats and rice are acidic and harmful. The alkaline grains of buckwheat, quinoa and spelt are favored for their alkalizing benefits.

Generally, all meats and dairy are omitted on the pH Miracle diet. If you’re worried about protein, goat milk is slightly alkaline. There is also protein provided from vegetarian options like beans, tofu and certain nuts and seeds. Most vegetables have alkalizing effects, except for mushrooms. Fruits are limited to coconut, grapefruit, lemon and lime.

Those that have tried the pH miracle diet say that they feel massive effects on their health within the first few weeks. Lowering the intake of processed foods and eating more vegetables is good health advice for everyone, whether or not they follow the specifications of this particular diet. In fact, this has been one of the major criticisms of the pH miracle diet. Opponents say that if people are already eating fresh foods and drinking plenty of water, then the diet will have no effect. They disregard the acid/alkaline balance theory.

Another important thing to consider is that there has been no scientific testing of the theories behind the pH miracle diet. Also, many conventional medical doctors see no benefit to the program. However, the principles behind the diet are based on holistic medicine and Chinese medicine, which have been around for centuries. The ph Miracle diet principles are currently being studies at John Hopkins’s university and by Dr. Neil Solomon of the United Nations. Soon the critics may have to re-evaluate their stance on the diet’s scientific basis.

By: Jackie Serta

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A Look at Cancer and the Ph Miracle Diet

Admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:14:44 +0000

One of the most important points of the pH miracle diet is that cancer can be prevented and reversed by applying the principles of the diet. Although these statements have caused some controversy in the world of health and wellness, many people credit the use of the pH miracle diet in reversing their cancer and improving their overall level of health.

According to Dr. Robert Young, the creator of the pH miracle diet, cancer is not a sickness or a disease as commonly thought. It is an effect of the metabolic acids that are built up in the blood and then released into the tissues. Cancer, according to Dr. Young, is actually an acidic liquid that spills into the cells, tissues and organs. It is not a mutation of the cells.

No condition happens without a cause. There are clear and direct causes for cancer, and as the pH miracle diet books show, the cause for cancer lies in over acidity. Diseases like cancer are due to systemic acidosis, which is extremely low pH (below 7.4). Any pH below 7.0 is considered acidic, and the lower the pH is the higher the acidity level in a person’s body is.

At the cellular level, your cells consume the food that you eat and produce metabolic acids. Those acids are normally expelled by the body through sweat or urine. When you consume a vast amount of acidic foods and lead a lifestyle that produces even more acidity, your body does not know what to do with the rest of the acid waste. When you eat highly acidic foods on a regular basis, your body simply does not have enough energy to get rid of the excess acids. They collect in the body, and create disruptions at the cellular level.

Metabolic acids are first kept in the blood and then they are kept in the tissues. When acid is kept in the tissue, it causes sickness, disease and cancerous tissues. Cancer is the acidic liquid from metabolism that pools in the body. It affects the cells around it and, like a rotten apple in a barrel, the effects spread from cell to cell causing disease. Cancer is not made of mutated cells. The cells themselves do not change form but they are limited in their function due to the presence of excess metabolic acid. There is no such thing as “cancer cells”; the cells are actually normal cells that have become highly acidic.

One of the most surprising parts of the relationship between pH and cancer is that tumors are in fact trying to help the body. They form in areas where the metabolic acid is becoming rampant and effecting cellular function. Tumors are your body’s attempt to prevent the spreading of the acidic cells to other parts of the body. The tumor is actually a signpost to where your body is collecting excess metabolic acid. Some people are genetically predisposed to collect metabolic acid in certain places. This is why some families have a history of, for example, breast cancer.

The tumors themselves are not the problem, but are just signs of what is going wrong in that part of the body. When cancer metastasizes, it is a sign of the acidic condition moving to other cells and making them acidic as well.

Cancer is not something that people get out of the blue. Cancer forming in the body is a sign of the choices that we make in what we eat, what we drink and how we live. An alkaline lifestyle that focuses on an alkaline diet and other calming behaviors will be much less likely to produce cancer, if it does at all. An acidic lifestyle and diet will be full of the pains of the build up of metabolic acid which can, in extremes, lead to cancer.

That is exciting news because it means that cancer is preventable and treatable. A cancer patient can start taking steps toward reversing the effects of cancer and preventing the spread of it. His or her alkaline centered diet may be more aggressive than someone’s who is just trying to get better overall health. However, by applying the principles of the pH miracle diet they can effectively reduce, control and eliminate cancer from their bodies.

By: Jackie Serta

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The Truth About Diabetes – Diet, Nutrition and Treatment

Admin — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:05:22 +0000

Reversing diabetes naturally is not only possible but a preferable solution to the drugs modern day medicine provides, which serve to treat only the symptoms of diabetes without addressing the root cause.

Treating diabetes naturally is not something pharmaceutical companies want shouted out, despite the fact that countless people are successfully doing so, as diabetic drugs are a lucrative business. Sadly, diabetic drugs are also not without their dangers. Many of the side effects however are justified as the disease symptoms are considered worse. You can live without either.

Reversing diabetes naturally is not about a specific home remedy or natural treatment per se as the solution involves addressing diet and nutrition on a broader scale. Key diet and nutrition factors need to be properly understood, and when appropriately balanced and adjusted, can serve to reverse diabetes successfully and naturally and increase the body’s insulin production. In particular, a re-education in how the human body deals with dietary sugars and refined carbohydrates is fundamental, as is an understanding of the effects of acidity and the importance of an alkaline diet. Regular exercise is also important.

Eliminating foods that promote diabetes is paramount. These include sugar and high-glycemic foods such as refined carbohydrates (white flour/rice/bread/pasta), sucrose, corn syrup and dextrose and commercial, processed oils (virgin coconut oil is a diabetic-friendly alternative).

Dr. Mercola in his new book ‘The No-Grain Diet’ points out how a high-carbohydrate diet can lead to diabetes over time. He writes, “If you regularly consume grains, sweets, and starches, and avoid exercise, your weight will escalate while your insulin levels rise. As your tissues become progressively more tolerant to higher levels of insulin, you may develop what is termed “insulin resistance”, a condition where your tissues have absorbed all the insulin they can retain. This entire syndrome can frequently lead to diabetes, and it’s no surprise that 17 million Americans, nearly 7.3 percent of our population, are diabetic with an astounding 33 percent rise in the prevalence of the disease between 1990 and 1999.”

As well as eliminating foods it is also important to ensure the body’s internal environment is primed for optimum health and resistance to disease. An alkaline diet is imperative here as pH balance is pivotal for the appropriate functioning of body fluids which in turn affect the healthy functioning of all cells within the body. As pH specialist Dr. Robert Young writes, “A cell is only as healthy as the fluids it is bathed in.” He further states that diabetes “is not a disease of the pancreas or the insulin producing beta cells or an autoimmune response, it is from the fluids which the pancreas cells are floating in.”

An acidic system (acidosis) is associated with a wide range of health problems including diabetes, obesity, arthritis, stomach ulcers, bladder and kidney conditions, osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer. Foods that acidify the body include sugar, meat, dairy products, eggs, junk/processed foods, fats and most grains (except millet, quinoa and amaranth). Some of the ‘best’ acid foods include nuts and seeds, beans and lentils, brown rice, oats and fish.

Alkaline foods are largely raw fruits, vegetables and herbs, particularly green veggies, algae (spirulina or chlorella) and grasses such as barley grass or wheat grass.

The diabetic condition leads to a great loss of nutrients from the body in its attempts to eliminate sugar, which in turn leads to the deterioration of eyes and kidneys and damage to nerves and blood vessels. Diabetes also promotes abnormal triglyceride levels which dramatically increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis. This is why cardiovascular disease accounts for 80 percent of all diabetic deaths, with diabetics having more than 400 per cent greater risk of heart attack than non-diabetics.

Are diabetic drugs a solution? Sadly, diabetics taking drugs are 2.5 times more likely to die from heart disease than those treated by diet alone. And then there are the side effects of medication. These include liver problems (jaundice), anemia, skin rashes and in some rare cases, death. There is also the ‘Catch 22′ of insulin resistance. Most anti-diabetic drugs stimulate your already drained pancreas to produce even more insulin which results in a loss of insulin-secreting beta cells making you more diabetic. Diabetic drugs increase fat storage and weight gain, leading to greater insulin resistance and an even worse diabetic condition.

Both oral anti-diabetes drugs and insulin can are not health-friendly options. They hasten the onset of aging, and damage your liver, heart and other organs among other complications.

There is a solution. Diabetes is not cured by treating symptoms with drugs that only perpetuate the condition. You need to address the root cause of diabetes to reverse it and increase your body’s insulin production naturally, with out the complications or side-effects of drugs and medications.

Why don’t we hear about this infomation from the American Diabetes Association? The truth is, the American Diabetes Association are benefiting hugely from the current trend in diabetes. They are funded by pharmaceutical companies who would lose out if people reversed there diabetic conditions.

By: Sylvia Riley

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Rober Young the Creater of Ph Miracle Diet

Admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:04:25 +0000

The pH diet is an innovative way to interact with food. The diet stresses the need for balance in the diet of alkaline and acid. This balance will help maintain a healthy flow through the bloodstream and keep cellular growth and development working at optimum levels. By lowering destructive acid levels with more alkaline a host of benefits can result, namely sustainable energy and good health. By following a simple regimen of balanced eating along with testing saliva for pH levels, one can achieve better health. The primary proponent of this alkaline diet is a man by the name of Dr. Robert Young.

Dr. Young heralds that a diet that is made up of 80% alkaline producing foods and 20% acid producing foods will allow people to achieve their healthier bodies and healthier lives. Through his research Dr. Young has surmised that the optimum pH level of the human body is 7.35. The pH spectrum is from 1 to 14 with 1 being highly acid and 14 being highly alkaline. With the body leaning toward moderately alkaline he contends that people can supplement their diets with more alkaline. Dr. Robert Young stresses that a body that ist Yravaged by excess acid will be more prone to serious health problems.

Dr. Robert Young began is studies in the early 70s at the University of Utah, where he studied biology and business. He earned as MS in nutrition, a DSc in science, a PhD in nutrition, and a ND from Clayton College of Natural Health during the 90s. Critics of Dr. Young question the validity of the school in which he received his degrees. The impact of his teachings is undeniable, he has helped many people obtain better health through a regimen of increased fruits and vegetables and more water consumption. He also stresses avoiding caffeine and alcoholic beverages to maintain vitality.

He is also a staunch supporter of pleomorphism, the belief in the ability of bacteria to morph shape dramatically or to mutate into many morphological forms. This idea has firmly split the microbiologist community into two schools of thought, the pleomorphists who support the claims; and the monomorphists who vehemently dispute them. In the current scientific community the monomorphic perspective of microbiology has emerged as the dominant theory. Modern medical science supports the monomorphic theory of cell development in which cells derive from previously formed cells of the same size and shape.

Dr. Young holds retreats where he educates the patrons on the Alkali Diet as well as a live red blood cell examination in an in-depth microscopy seminar. According to the National Council Against Health Fraud (http://www.ncahf.org/digest05/05-14.html#young) Dr. Robert Young pleaded guilty in 1996 to a misdemeanor charge of attempted medicine without a license. He was promised that the charge would be dismissed if he stayed clear for 18 months. Young allegedly had examined blood samples from two women who were seeking nutritional advice.

Critics of his live red blood cell examination conclude that his test have no scientific validity. Dr. Young counters his critics citing many papers and sources validating his claims including Understanding Acid-Base by Benjamin Abeloh, M.D., a lecturer of medicine at Yale school of Medicine and Clinical Physiology of Acid-Base by Burton David Rose, M.D., a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

According to his website (http://www.phmiracleliving.com/press-kit.htm), Dr. Young is a member of the American Society of Microbiologists, the American Naturopathic Association, and an honorary member of the Connecticut Holistic Health Assocations, the Presidents Council at Brigham Young University. He is also a consultant for InnerLight, Inc. and an advisor to Dean Lawrence Carter at the Martin Luther King Chapel, Morehouse College. He was also honored by Professor Lawrence Carter at Morehouse College with an induction into the collegium of scholars as well as placed on the advisory board. He has been praised by Professor Carter for his efforts in understanding the balance of body chemistry and the effects of this balance on health.

By: Jackie Serta

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Your Alkaline Food to Eat With Acid Reflux

Admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:33:42 +0000

We may not be aware of it but most of us tend to eat more acid-forming food and much less alkalizing food. Dairy products, meats, and other foods high in fat are just some of the foods that we can be too careless about eating. As you may notice, even most children do not like vegetables. However, it’s never too late to start gaining optimum health. Being on an alkaline diet is highly beneficial, and even more for those of us suffering from acid reflux. This article will talk about what alkaline is, what alkaline food to eat with acid reflux and why it works in treating the condition.

What Does Alkaline Mean?

Any food rich in alkaline has a pH level of over 7.0. On the other hand, anything that is acidic has a pH level of below 7.0. Foods vary in nutritional value, but also vary by pH level. There are many foods that are alkaline as well as acidic. Depending on your specific needs, you may need more alkaline foods in your diet, but generally, everyone needs more alkaline foods for better health.

Why Do We Need More Alkaline Foods?

Since too much acidity can be harmful to our body, we sometimes need something to counteract the excess acids. For those of us who suffer from acid reflux, we are even in a worse situation because we’re often already predisposed to having more acid in the stomach than needed.

Certain positions or activities may trigger acid reflux, but it is mainly what we eat that makes symptoms worse. Since acid reflux mainly involves acid traveling from the stomach to the esophagus, we need to keep acid levels down by eating less acidic or non-acid-forming foods.

Is There An Alkaline Diet?

You can find alkaline diet recommendations online. An alkaline diet basically means having meal plans that mainly incorporate alkaline food. Often times, alkaline diets will require you to eat lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, vegetable roots, nuts and legumes. Of course, everyone has different tastes in different dishes, so you may benefit from researching on recipes that cater more to your liking. You may also visit a dietician or nutritionist to discuss your preferences in a special diet.

What Are The Alkaline Foods I Can Use?

Alkaline food to eat for acid reflux would include a wide range of fruits and vegetables that are alkaline. You may have grapes, bananas, blackberries, apples, strawberries, melons, cauliflower, celery, beets, radishes, eggplants, and spinach in your special diet. As you can see, a lot of these alkaline fruits are delicious and fun to snack on. There is also a myriad of vegetables you can eat as a side dish.

You don’t have to be stuck with just fruits and vegetables, alkaline properties can also be found in other foods high in protein. Foods that contain alkalizing protein include fermented tofu, almonds, chestnuts, whey protein powder and tempeh.

You don’t have to stick to the diet forever. The alkaline diet is fairly simple to follow once you’re used to using alkaline ingredients while cooking.

By: Richal Peyton

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