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Acidosis Treatment

Acidosis is a tendency of the body to be overacid.  Causes of Lactic Acidosis, This occurs when the body loses its alkaline reserve.  Persons who have diabetes often suffer from acidosis, and stomach ulcers are associated with this condition.  The symptoms of acidosis are frequent sighing, insomnia, water retention, recessed eyes, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine headaches, abnormally low blood pressure, dry hard stools, foul-smelling stools accompanied by a burning sensation in the anus, alternating constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, burning in the mouth and/or under the tongue, sensitivity of teeth to vinegar and acid fruits, and bumps on the roof of the mouth or tongue.  The causes of acidosis are kidney, liver, and adrenal disorders; improper diet; malnutrition; obesity; ketosis; anger, stress, and fear; anorexia; toxemia; fever; and excess niacin, vitamin, and aspirin.

Although it might seem that citrus fruits would have an acid effect on the body, the citric acid they contain actually has an alkaline effect n the system, converting to carbon dioxide and water.  To treat acidosis, start with small amount of citrus fruits and gradually add larger amounts.

Acid and Alkaline Self-Test

This test will determine whether your body fluids are either too acidic or too alkaline.  An imbalance can cause illnesses such as acidosis or alkalosis.

Purchase nitrazine paper, available at any drugstore, and apply saliva and/or urine to the paper.  Always perform the test either before eating or at least one hour after eating.  The paper will change color to indicate if your system is overly acidic or alkaline.  Red litmus paper turns blue in an alkaline medium and blue litmus paper turns red in an acid medium

Water is neutral with a pH of 7.0.  Anything with a pH below 7.0 is acid, while anything with a pH above 7.0 is alkaline.  The ideal pH range for saliva and urine is 6.0 to 6.8.  Our body is naturally mildly acidic.  Therefore , values above pH 6.8 are too alkaline.  the pH value of milk varies from 6.2 to 7.3.

The following foods should be consumed according to the results of your test.  If your test indicated one extreme or another, omit the acid-or alkaline-forming foods from your diet until another pH test shows that you have returned to normal.  Alkaline-forming foods should be consumed when the body is too acidic (pH under 7).  Acid-forming foods should be eaten if the pH is too alkaline.   Low-level acid and low-level alkaline foods are almost neutral.

Acid-Forming Foods

alcohol
asparagus
beans
Brussels sprouts
catsup
chickpeas
cocoa
coffee
cornstarch
eggs
fish
pepper
poultry
sauerkraut
shellfish
flour products
legumes
lentils
meat
milk
mustard
noodles
oatmeal
olives
organ meats
pasta
soft drinks
sugar
tea

Low-Level Acid-Forming Foods

butter
cheeses
coconuts (dried)
fruits (canned/glazed)
fruits (dried sulfured)
grains (most)
ice cream
ice milk (homemade)
lambsquarter
seeds and nuts (most)

Alkaline-Forming Foods

apricots
avocados
corn
dates
fruits
grapefruit
grapes
honey
lemons
maple syrup
melons
millet
molasses
oranges
raisins
soy figs
vegetables

Low-Level Alkaline-Forming Foods

almonds
blackstrap molasses
Brazil nuts
buckwheat
chestnuts
coconuts (fresh)
dairy products, soured
lima beans
millet

Prunes, cranberries, and plums are acid forming and remain acidic in the body.  Raw fruits become acid forming when sugar is added.  All foods with added sugar become acidic.  Alcohol, drugs, aspirin, tobacco, and vinegar are also acid forming.

  NUTRIENTS  
SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE COMMENTS
Very Important    
Tri Salts from Cardiovascular Research As directed on label For acid-alkaline balance.
Helpful    
Kelp 5 tablets daily. Reduces acid in the body.  Aids in maintaining a proper balance of minerals.
Potassium 99 mg daily. Increases metabolism,  Aids in balancing the pH in the blood.
Vitamin A 50,000IU for 1 month; then reduce to 25,000IU  
Vitamin B complex 100 mg twice daily  

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