Body pH – Why Care?

Hello, again, Enota Friends!

Lots of us remember taking chemistry in high school or college; and, most of us have had our physician check the pH of our blood or urine,  but do we really understand what it means?

Moms and scientists around the world tell us that we should eat at least five vegetables daily.  But, how many of us really do it?  And,  how many of us understand why it’s advised. How can we do this when our lives are lived on-the-run and on the road?   Increasing stress-related medical conditions in the world’s population points out that our overscheduled lives are unhealthy.

A typical breakfast for many people consists of  orange juice, toast, honey,  sweet rolls,  muffins,  waffles,  pancakes,  etc.,  all of which contain huge amounts of sugar and simple carbohydrates.  This promotes high levels of yeast to grow inside the body.  Traditional high protein breakfasts such as  eggs,  bacon,  sausage,  etc. also compromise the gastrointestinal system and lead to higher acid levels in our body.

As a result, many people nowadays suffer from  acidosis, which is the condition of having too much acid in the system .  Everything we eat  influences our body pH level.   By consuming acid-forming or acidic food,  as noted above,  our body is continuously fighting to neutralize the excessive acid and  retain pH balance.    Symptoms of a pH imbalance  include weight problems as well as other health conditions such as allergies,  arthritis,  acne,  even heart attacks!

Most American diets are  acid forming.  Our bodies are built to withstand some acidity,  but it’s a problem when our bodies can no longer process so much acidity from the foods we eat.  In addition to diet, other factors such as stress cause us to be even more acidic. Proper digestion is,  of course,   essential to the proper functioning of our bodies.    We tend to take our digestive tract for granted, thinking it’s a simple process… food in… nutrients to cells… wastes out…  However, when you take a closer look at digestion  you realize that the process is fairly complex.

One element of digestion that is seldom discussed is the importance of keeping the body’s cells alkaline.  The pH level of your body is very influential during  every step of the digestion process.  The stomach is designed to be acidic;  our stomachs require acidity for certain digestive actions including digesting proteins. The stomach’s acidity also protects the digestive tract from germs and pathogens.    When we eat alkaline foods, the stomach produces more hydrochloric acid which keeps the pH of the stomach acidic.

However, the rest of the gastrointestinal tract requires an alkaline environment.  When the food reaches the small intestines this is where most of the nutrient absorption occurs.  To neutralize the stomach acid, the liver secretes bile.  Meanwhile the food mixes with enzymes such as lactase, sucrase and maltase,  all of which are secreted from the alkaline mucosal membranes.

Our bodies are designed to know how to maintain  the proper acid and alkaline levels  for proper digestion. But when we take products such as antacids, this can mess up this balance,  resulting in poor nutrition.  The key is to maintain enough of an alkaline environment in the first place so that medications and antacids won’t be necessary!

While acidity is beneficial to your stomach,  if the rest of your body gets too acidic,  it can be harmful for the digestive tract.  With too much acidity a variety of issues can result,  including toxicity, weight gain and the creation and storage of fats.   (In fact,  fat is created to store acids and toxins) .  On the other hand, when an alkaline environment is maintained in the body,  diseases are less likely to form.

Fortunately there are alkaline foods that can keep your body’s  pH balance at an optimal level.    What you need to do is alkalize your body pH to restore good health and nutrition.  The over-acidification of your body can be reversed by creating a proper nutritional balance of alkaline-forming and acid-forming foods in your diet.

An alkaline way of life is the perfect start to restore your overall health. By eating an alkalizing pH diet,   your body’s pH level will gradually be balanced.  When the nutrients of alkaline foods get into your bloodstream,  every cell in your body will be regenerated. An alkaline  helps  boost your energy levels,  improve your skin,  reduce allergies and enhance mental clarity.

Also, when alkaline pH balance is achieved, your body  will instinctively drops to its ideal weight. As soon as the acidic environment is eliminated, there will be no need for new fat cells to form.   The remaining fat in your body is no longer needed to store acid wastes,  and it will melt away.  An alkaline way of life will restore good health.   You will  see and feel the difference!

We hope you have a better understanding of your body’s pH balance. Next time we’ll talk about specific alkaline foods to eat in order to restore the optimum pH balance in your body.   And, remember… for a healthy and relaxing experience, come visit us here at Enota.  Call and book your reservation for a beautiful vacation experience.

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