I’m interested in balancing the pH in my body. What products support a more alkaline environment?
Minerals in general support a more alkaline environment, as does a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Meats and proteins, on the other hand, support a more acid environment in the body. Respiratory acidosis is when the body is overly acid and can be caused by respiration, whereby the lungs are unable to remove carbon dioxide effectively, such as with asthma, bronchitis, or obstruction of the airway. Metabolic acidosis, on the other hand, can be caused by diabetes, kidney failure, too much aspirin, and a whole host of other things, including stress and even consumption of too much niacin and vitamin C! Diet is absolutely critical, with raw foods being ideal for restoring the correct acid/alkaline balance within the body. Interestingly, citrus fruit also has an alkalinizing effect, despite its concentration of citric acid!
