Is Anyone Doing an Alkaline Approach

I have a question and I posted this on Pures other thread on Stage 3 as well. I started the water on Sunday and by yesterday I had a weird metallic taste in my mouth. I was wondering if that was from the other water I drink tasting funny now? I tried a Liter a day of Alkaline water, then a couple of regular glasses of water in the evenings.

I wondered if since I was getting some regular water each day that the metallic taste was from the after taste of that water. Anyway just wondered if you all had any feedback. I really can't believe it but I have been doing this since Sunday and juicing and I really feel great..I mean better than I have in awhile and played 18 holes of golf today in 100 degree PHX heat. I think you are on to something here PURE! 

HI ALL:  I AM DOING ALKALINE WATER AND ALSO WENT TO NUTRITIONIST.  ALL WHO ARE DRINKING ALKLINE WATER DOES THE WATER FILTER HAVE SETTINGS?  IF SO THE #4 SETTING WILL START THE BODY DETOXING AS SOON AS U DRINK IT.  I DRINK 3 ALL THE TIME.  WHO IS DR. YOUNG?  IS HETHE ONE WITH YOUNG LIVING?  IF SO THE ESSENTIAL OILS ARE AWESOME.  I USE LEMON AND FRANKINSCENSE WHERE THE CANCER IS AND YOU CAN FEEL THING HAPPENING.  TANK YOU.  KAREN

Jen and mmm- thanks for that info, because even though i liked my onco in kentucky we have moved to oregon since then and only met my new onco once and havnt had a chance to ask him any questions i was afraid to take the folic acid and flax vitamin, s, i have noticed that since i quit takeing both that my finger nails no longer grow they are brittle and short so im going to start taking them tomorrow again. One thing my new onco said when i told him i was taking 5ooo millagrams of vitamin d was he said it was way to much.sorry for getting off the subject but who do we trust one onco says somthing completely different then the next, so im just going to listen to all you gals.and going to take my vitamins and do this diet, im really excited about it.

This is a fascinating thread.  I am learning a great deal.  Can anyone give me a recipe for alkaline water? 

Jenn,  hmmm, weird that they both our onco told us that, i wonder how much is to much, i had blood test done last friday and see him next thursday so i guess if it is too much it may show in my blood  i will let you know, im also still taking mine.

I am having my Vitamin D levels checked next month. I also lay out in the sun every morning at 8:00 am for a half an hour. Gotta get the Vitamin D naturally too.

I love lemons but was told that it has a lot of acid in them and limes were much lower,, being er+ were suppose to have as little acidic as possible???

Pure, i use only distilled water, now you have me wondering about the plastic it is sitting in, that never crossed my mind before- good reason to tell hubby to buy a water system

samsue, just learning all this stuff myself, hopefully some one will have an answer for you soon

I'm not used to the city water out of the tap. I've always had a well and it didn't have all the "extra" stuff added to it. And, I didn't have to worry about neighbor down the street dumping their old prescriptions into toilet! That is until the last 5 years! Wondering if that might have contributed to this BC.

We were at a company meeting for the annual "drug" information so we could be a drug free workplace. One of the questions someone asked was "what should I do with my left over or old prescriptions?" The speaker had never been asked that before.... he said I guess dump them down the toilet or throw them in the trash. This past year he said they needed to be taken back to the pharmacy so they could discard them. Can you imagine how much is really going into our water supply? I've got a filter but wonder if it's working well enough.

BarbaraA thanks for the information. I have the ph strips to test urine and saliva. I was wondering if the ph at the sink that we filter  could be tested with the pool type ph tester. I'm going to check it out.

Hi Julia,

Very interesting that acidic food has an alkalyzing effect on the body. So I guess this is why we have to avoid sweet stuff, such as sodas, refined sugars etc. because they have an acidic effect on the body.

My mother used to drink apple cider vinegar every morning, so now I understand....she was alkalyzing her body.

Edited to add:

I think I was eating way too much fruit. I am now balancing my fruit with more veges. I even begin my day with veges for breakfast, esp. cruciferous ones. Sure causes a lot of foodfarten though.

Glenis

Good Morning to all,

WOW, you have started a wonderful thread,   I had cancer two years ago, TWO lumpectomies 6 months apart, 35 Rads in between.. Almost 2 years to the day.... Bad Mam.  Stereotactic biopsy showed cancer again, same brest, same spot.  only two different kinds,  IDC and HER. 

After the Lumpectomy and Rads, I felt I would never regain my energy level, I went to a helth food store for a simple blood prick test, She told me that I showed all signs of radiation piosoning and I had to build my body backup.  She also said that htere was parasites, so I had done several clenzes but they didn't work

Going back after 6 months, she thought she saw candida, which is a fungus, that if you research, If left alone WILL cause cancer.   

Ibought a book , EAT RIGHT YOUR TYPE< by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo.  It's a must have.

Until I was told of the candida, I had not changed my diet, and I confess, I was a junk food junkie. 

On dec 28, 2009, the stereotactic showed cancer again,  On Jan 11, 2010 my BS said that my brest had failed me and had to be removed.  You all are the only people in the world that understand how that feels......    I came home to prepare for surgery........ It was Gods will to have my surgery date pushed off till Feb. 23,2010.  All I did was research.  I called a ladies that has been into oils from Dr. Gary Young for many years.  She is also a retired nurse so that makes it that much better. 

I asked her what she would do, She told me that she and her sister had already dicussed what they would di if they had been diagnosed, they would fly to Equador and stay ate the clinic until cured, I reminded her of my two small children and my husband, So she guided me into the right direction, with Youngliving supplements and oils.  From early Jan til 1 week before my surgery, I used Frankincense and lavender oil one each of my breasts two times a day.and also under my arms , for the lymps.  My path report came back NO Malignacy found.  I also forgot to include that i WAS ON MANY PEOPLES PRAYER LIST AS WELL AS HERS.  You have to believe the oils are heling you as well as see it.

I now TRY to stay on a very strict diet, It also takes alot of Prayer.  No beef or pork.  mostly tuna salom veggies and fruits.  I was told to become a label reader, White flour turns to sugar in our blood.  I'v cut out most things that I love.  But Its all about our CHOICES.  and I chose to live. 

I also keep check on my PH.  I also use a tsp of baking soda in water if my PH is outof range.  I also drink alot of water with lemon oil in it.  They say that everyone should drink their body weight in warter each day.  This has been quit a journey, I was told that i need to take Femara,and after talking to an insurance lady, she said If I had trouble with Tamoxifen, that I would not be able to tolerate it.  So... I started taking Arimidex, < I hurt so bad, everywhere, joints, bones etc.  So my PC dr said to try to cut themin half, still I hurt. 

Aug 23, I had appt with ONcologist,  I told her I was not going to feel like this anymore, I am 46 and I feel like I'm 90, My 75 yr old mom can run circles around me.  I will NOT take it anymore, and It's all about choice.  She asked me to take 1 -81mg of aspirin 5x a week.  There are some studies showing women on that dose, for other reasons had less reccurance so I did agree to try it.  I will also continue to use my supps and oils.  I'm sorry my comment is so long, but I have been waiting to hear from a natural and spiritual healing.

God Bless & Prayers to everyone dealing with cancer

Tammy  

Hi ladies - I've been following this thread and you all have some wonderful ideas.  I just wanted to pass along an article about having an alkaline environment in your body.  It touches on many of your points - but also has a list of alkaline foods at the bottom as well as points out that too much exercise is not good.  Here is a link:

http://amazinggrass.com/2weekchallenge/key_four/

All aspects of a lifestyle make up one's whole balance.

There are essential balancing acts within that whole balance, and your PH balance is a primary indicator of that total state of health. Whether your body is in an acid or alkaline state will determine the quality of life you will experience. You may have heard the term "Acidosis". This refers to the condition of your blood and having a PH that is too acidic. Acidosis is not one specific disease. It is the pre-requisite catalyst and breeding ground for other diseases to develop and be nurtured, such as cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, obesity, diabetes, allergies, kidney stones, premature aging, and many other degenerative diseases. It is possible to have Alkalosis (too much alkaline), however it is not very common.

Over 90% of the population today is too acidic and has Acidosis.

PH is a measure of how much acid is in the blood. The PH is measured on a scale from 0 to 14 (0 = pure acid and 14 = pure alkaline). Our body strives to be more alkaline, about 7.3 - 7.4. A variant of as little as 2 full points towards acidity, such as 5.3, could be fatal. There are two different types of acidic foods & alkaline foods. Most people are familiar with acid or alkaline foods, which means how much acid or alkaline the food contains. The second and more important is acid or alkaline forming foods, which means the PH condition which foods create in the body/blood after being digested and reabsorbed into the blood stream. This is what changes the body's blood PH levels. Acid-forming foods create an acid ash when completely burnt, while Alkaline-forming foods leave an alkaline ash when completely burnt. The importance of reaching a balanced PH state in the body cannot be emphasized enough. If one truly cares about their quality of life, body, and spirit, then this should be taken very seriously. As mentioned previously, the acidic state is the root of most disease, sickness, and emotional/mental problems.

Scientists have found that cancer thrives in an acidic solution, while it is unable to survive in alkalinity. Just as an embryo grows rapidly and flourishes in the mother's womb surrounded by amniotic fluid, a germ grows quickly and strongly in an acidic environment. By creating an acidic state in our bodies, we are therefore encouraging disease and chaos to be created within. An inconvenient truth is that germs are not the source of disease. We create our own harmful & polluted inner environment, which in turn allows the germs to multiply, feed and create their own pollution.

There are a few simple and common factors, which disrupt the alkaline balance:

Our thoughts, emotions and stress-levels are very strong factors that are often overlooked when trying to reach alkalinity. They physically create large amounts of acid in our blood when being experienced. Your thoughts are creative and will have a physical manifestation. This is a saying that is very true. Stress can cause serious breakdowns and problems within your body no matter how healthy you are eating. That is why stress-management and deep-breathing exercises are so important and can change the state of your body.

All natural foods contain both acid and alkaline forming elements. In some foods, acid-forming elements dominate and vice versa. Such acid-forming foods include animal proteins, cooked oils, alcohol, pasteurized dairy, caffeine, refined/processed grains & carbohydrates, and most cooked nuts & legumes that have not been soaked and/or sprouted first.

Other prevalent factors that induce an acidic state within us are: tap water, most bottled/spring water, distilled water, smog, radiation, pesticides, chemical preservatives, food dye, and additives.

Lastly, over-exercising your body can actually create an acid state in the body. When people are so concerned about losing weight and go to the gym 2-3 hours daily and are not losing the weight, they get frustrated and stressed. This state of being can create too much acid (lactic acid) in the body. Exercise regularly but moderately.

When the blood is overwhelmed with acid ash from foods and stressful emotions, the body relies on a few keys to neutralize acid:

• When acid is present; the body must then absorb and neutralize it to become more alkaline. Luckily our bodies are designed with alkaline cell storages, which can soak up the acid to neutralize it. Unfortunately these cells can mutate and become abnormal cells because the acid, during the neutralization process, actually strips the negative charge surrounding the cells. This causes the cells to "glue" together and possibly form malignant/cancerous cells. Simply put, acid could be referred to as glue. Since there are only so many alkaline storages available at a time, the body must use other tactics.
• Another tactic is for the body to produce fat cells, which absorb the acid and neutralize it. The unfortunate result creates many unwanted fat cells roaming the body. These cells eventually will lose their respective +/- charges, clump together, and move sluggishly, until they are stored in pockets. This creates excess body fat and lowered energy.
• The veins and arteries are defenseless culprits of acidic blood. They are the transport system for the blood to flow throughout the entire body. If the blood running through a vein is highly acidic, a hole could be burned through the vein, allowing the acid to invade the rest of the body. To prevent this, the veins and arteries create and form plaque surrounding the inside walls. This plaque buffers the wall, not allowing the acid to burn a hole. Consequently this self-defense mechanism can be detrimental to one's health. Clogged veins and arteries are precursors to heart attacks, high blood pressure, and many other heart-degenerative diseases/
• One last common method of protection is the muscles. Muscle tissues will also absorb and neutralize acid when there is excess for a long period of time. The unfortunate consequence here is that the muscles eventually become "flabby" because the muscle tissues are breaking down. People eating a very acidic diet to lose weight (high-animal protein) are very likely to lose more muscle tone quickly than one who is eating a balanced diet.

There are 4 important steps one can take to reverse the acidic state:

1) Purchase PH strips, which can be found at pharmacies or health food stores. It will have a chart to show you your PH number. Check your PH in the morning before eating. Normal is considered 7.3-7.4, however, above 7 is still considered healthy. The main concern is when your number shows 6.5 and below.

2) Cleanse the body of toxins that have developed and taken residence over the years. Drink lots of alkaline water to hydrate, cleanse and alkalize your system. Also drinking a "green drink" daily will add to your alkalinity and aid in the cleansing process, including, wheat grass, chlorophyll, green grasses, spirulina, etc, such as the Amazing Grass produced Amazing Meal. These superfood products are excellent sources of alkaline foods.

3) Identify choices to create a target balance of 65%-80% alkaline-forming food; 20%-35% acidic foods; and a minimum of half your body's weight in ounces of alkaline water.

Example categories of alkaline-forming foods and beverages include:
• All organic fresh fruits and vegetables
• Sea vegetables such as kelp and nori
• Fermented foods such as Kombucha Tea, miso, tempeh, unpasteurized yogurt
• Raw, sprouted nuts & seeds (almonds are the most alkaline)

You can refer to my Acid-Alkaline Food & Beverage Chart below:
4) Find the disruptive pattern or emotion that is creating stress in your body and work on reversing it. Try yoga, a walk, deep breathing exercises, meditation, or simply being aware of acid-causing emotions as they arise. You are hopefully seeing how the first four keys are designed to prepare your body and mind to make purposeful choices that will improve your balance, energy and total health. We've discussed how toxicity can build up over time. The fifth and next key will explain how to optimally cleanse your system on a daily basis so that these changes you are making can have optimal results.

Alkalizing Foods - Goal 70-85%

VEGETABLES
Garlic
Alfalfa
Artichoke
Asparagus
Avocado
Fermented Veggies
Watercress
Beets
Broccoli
Brussel sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Chlorella
Collard Greens
Corn, raw
Cucumber
Dandelion Greens
Eggplant
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Dulce
Dandelions
Edible Flowers
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Rutabaga
Sea Veggies
Spinach
Spirulina
Sprouts
Squashes
String Beans
Swiss Chard
Alfalfa
Barley Grass
Wheat Grass
Wild Greens
Nightshade Veggies

FRUITS
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Banana
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Currants
Dates/Figs
Grapes
Grapefruit
Guava
Lime
Melons
Nectarine
Orange
Lemon
Lime
Mango
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Pineapple
Plum
Pomegranate
Prune
Raisins
All Berries
Tangerine
Tomato
Tropical Fruits
Watermelon

PROTEIN
Sprouted beans
Almonds
Chestnuts
Tofu (fermented)
Flax Seeds
Flax Oil, cold-pressed
Pumpkin Seeds
Tempeh (fermented)
Squash Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Millet
Sprouted Seeds
Raw Nuts-Soak 1st
Young Coconut meat

OTHER
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agar
Bee Pollen
Lecithin Granules
Probiotic Cultures
Green Juices
Veggies Juices
Fresh Fruit Juice
Organic Milk (Raw/un-pasteurized)
Mineral Water
Alkaline Water
Green Tea
Herbal Tea
Dandelion Tea
Ginseng Tea
Banchi Tea
Kombucha
Young Coconut Water
Alkaline Water
    
SWEETENERS
Stevia
Honey, Raw & pure

SPICES/
SEASONINGS
Cinnamon
Curry
Ginger
Horseradish
Mustard
Chili Pepper
Sea Salt
Miso
Tamari
All Herbs

ORIENTAL
VEGETABLES
Maitake
Daikon
Dandelion Root
Kelp
Shitake
Kombu
Reishi
Nori
Umeboshi
Wakame

Hi In-cognito,

Thanks for posting the list of alkaline foods. We have a huge assortment to satisfy our personal likes and dislikes.

Glenis