Are you acidic? Being acidic means having an unhealthy body. When the body is acidic, it is prone to different kinds of bacteria and illness. Your vital organs and bones might also lack minerals because of this. Minerals such as potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium will also be at risk on getting low and might lead to acidosis.
Acidosis is not a minor health issue to just set aside. You’ll never know when its symptoms occur and if that happens you’ll never know what to do.
Mild acidosis (poor pH balance) can cause the following:
Immune Deficiency
Stiff neck, sciatica, lumbago
Cavities, inflamed sensitive gums
Respiratory problems, coughs
Fatigue and low energy
Heart problems
Bladder and kidney infections
Osteoporosis
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Headaches, sleepiness, confusion
Allergies, acne
Joint pain and aching muscles
Premature aging
Weight gain, obesity
Yeast fungal overgrowth
Dairy, grains, meats and sugar are acid forming foods. These are the foods that we usually consume everyday on breakfast, lunch and even dinner. When metabolism is in the process, our body generates acidic waste products that need to be neutralized and exerted. To do that, we need to take more alkaline foods in our body.
The current level of acidification can be identified through pH testing. The reading of a healthy average pH should fall between 6.75 to 7.25.
To improve your alkalinity and get over your acidity problems, take note of the following:
Remove acidic foods
Drink plenty of water
Check you pH daily
Associate your meal with green leafy vegetables
Minimize consuming processed foods
Replace soda and coffee with herbal tea and green drinks
Try coconut milk or almond milk instead of the traditional dairy milk