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How to use greens+ pH paper1. Tear off a small piece of pH paper from the roll, about 2.5 cm (1 inch).
2. Both saliva and urine are equally effective. Choose the one that you are
most comfortable with. Place the pH paper in contact with a sample of your
saliva (do not place the pH paper directly into your mouth). Alternatively,
you may use a passage of your urine, collected mid-stream into a paper cup.3. Once the saliva/urine makes contact with the pH paper, immediately
compare the paper's colour to the colour code provided on the pH dispenser.
4. To get an accurate measure of your state of health, it is recommended
that pH levels be recorded three times a day - morning, afternoon and
night - for 30 days. Any measurement of saliva or urine is acceptable, as
long as you perform your pH test at the approximately same time each day.
An ideal range for pH should be 6.2 to 7.4, typically fluctuating as follows:• 6.2 to 7.0 at 7:00 a.m.
• 6.6 to 7.2 at 3:00 p.m.
• 7.0 to 7.4 at 9:00 p.m.
Acidosis: if your pH level ranges between 4.5 and 5.5.
In initial stages of acidosis, energy may still be excellent. However, over time, the
body will go into “burn-out” mode as the aging process accelerates.
Alkalosis: if your pH level ranges between 6.8 and 8.0.
In this state, sluggishness and lethargy are common - the “fires of life” are cooling
down. If your pH is 7.5 to 8 or more at each testing and you aren't a vegan who is
consuming insufficient protein, this could be a sign that your kidneys are secreting
ammonia into your system to try to counterbalance the effects of an acid-producing
diet or situation. This situation is serious, and should be addressed immediately.
A dramatically fluctuating pH level, from high acid to high alkaline, could be
responsible for mood swings and sudden energy drops.
We must consume both alkaline and acid ash-forming foods daily for optimal
health.
To effectively buffer (neutralize) acid ash-forming foods, you need an alkaline
reserve.
Consuming 75% alkaline ash-forming foods will achieve an alkaline reserve.The acids from proteins, grains and dairy products are easily buffered by the
organic minerals found primarily in water and enzyme-rich foods such as
vegetables, fruits, sea vegetables and herbs.
To maintain proper pH balance, you should consume 75% alkalizing foods by
weight, and 25% acid forming foods by weight. The typical western diet has
reversed these numbers. Correspondingly, degenerative diseases are afflicting
more people at a younger age with the numbers rising.
Eat some raw food every week - fruits and vegetables or juice them, seeds,
salads, nuts, sea vegetables, fermented vegetables or herbal garnishes.
Drink 8 - 12 glasses of pure water every day.
Consume green powdered foods, called “superfoods”, unheated and containing
spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, barley and wheat grasses, beet juice powder, soy
lecithin, dairy-free probiotic cultures and herbs, to reduce your excess acidity
immediately and bring you the superior energy, balance and sense of well-being
that comes from being alkaline.
Look for green superfoods (greens+) as well as in-season organically grown local
fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, yogurt, herbs, alkaline spices grains, legumes and
soy products at your favourite health food store.
Your mental state is also an important factor in health, and can have an
impact on your pH levels. Meditation, Tai Chi, reflexology, massage,
shiatsu,acupuncture, therapeutic touch, calming music, yoga - all are
activities that buffer the acids of daily living and promote an alkaline body.
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How to monitor your pH levels & measure alkalinity
Recipe for Life
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To help you achieve a healthy, balanced pH level, refer to the chart below. Keep in mind, the more Alkaline (and the less Acidic) the food source, the better for your overall health and well-being.According to health experts,
75% of your foods should come from Alkaline sources and 25% may come from Acidic sources.Tip: Try pairing foods for easier digestion and to promote a healthier balance. For example, consume beans (acid) with broccoli (alkaline).
Your food guide for achieving a healthy Acid/Alkaline (ph) balance
Most Alkaline
broccolicucumbercilantro
oriental greensgarlic, onions
kale
spinachparsleysea vegetables
greens+ “green drink”
cantaloupe, honeydewraisins
nectarineraspberry
watermelonfresh black cherriesblack olives in oil
Celtic sea saltRealSalt (Great Salt Lake)
miso & nattocayenne
ashwagandhagotu kola
ginkgo bilobabaking soda (sodium
bicarbonate)
electron-rich alkaline waterplasma activated water
(PAW)
bee pollensoy lecithin granules
dairy-free probiotic cultures
pumpkin seedsalmonds w/skin
plain almond butter w/skinall sproutswheat grass
alfalfa grass, barley grass
human breast milk
Medium Alkaline
bell peppercauliflower
parsnipendive
ginger rootsweet potato
cabbagecelerycarrots
asparagusapple
avocadopink grapefruitlemons, limes
mangoespear
peach
cinnamonginger
dill, mint, peppermintturmeric
rhodiolabasil
oreganolicorice root
Siberian ginseng
Teas: green, matcha green,ginger, rooibos, chamomile
waterozonated waterionized water
aloe vera juice
extra virgin olive oilborage oil & primrose oilchestnuts, Brazil nutslight & dark flaxseeds
macadamia nutsblack currant oil
wild, ultra-pure omega3 fish oilCLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
dairy probiotic cultureswhey protein isolate powder
(unsulfured)blackstrap molasses
apple cider vinegar
Low Alkaline
Brussels sproutsbeets, tops & roots
tomatoes & tomato juicefresh peas
dark lettuceall mushrooms
fresh potato w/skinpumpkinsquashtempeh
fresh pineappleapricotgrapes
blueberrystrawberryblackberry
papaya
most herbscurry, mustard powder
kola nuttamari
milk thistlemaca
astragalussuma
echinacea
dry red wineunsweetened almond milk
distilled waterbeer (draft) or dark stout
black coffee (organic)
whole oatsquinoa
wild ricemillet & spelt
hemp protein powder
hazelnutsflaxseed & sea buckthorn oils
hemp seeds & oilsesame seeds & oil
sunflower seeds & oilfresh coconut & oil
cod liver oil
soft goat cheesefresh goat milk
stevia, brown rice syruppure maple syrup
unpasteurized honey
Foods
VegetablesBeans
Legumesonly use
non-GMO foods
Fruits
SeasoningsHerbsSpices
Beverages
GrainsCerealsOther
Nuts & SeedsGrasses&Sprouts
Oilsonly use
cold-pressed oils
MeatsFish & Fowl
DairyEggs
Sweeteners
Vinegar
Low Acid
cornlentils
peanuts w/skinorganic peanut buttersoy protein powder
beans: kidney, lima, navy,pinto, white, black
peas: green, split & chicktofu (extra firm)
edamamedried fruit, naturalfigs, dates, prunes
bananaunsweetened canned fruit
natural fruit juiceunsweetened jams
unsweetened preserves
tahinicarobcocoa
regular table salt
unsweetened soy milkunsweetened rice milk
black teablack coffeedecaf coffee
brown & basmati ricewheat & buckwheat
kasha, amaranthwhole wheat & corn pasta
whole grain breadpopcorn
canola oilgrape seed oilgreen soybeans
pine nutssafflower oilfish, turkey
venisonwild duck, seafood
cow’s milk, cream, yogurtbutter, buttermilk
white of chicken eggs
commercial honey
rice vinegar
Medium Acid
salted peanut butter
olives, pickledsweetened fruit juice
sweetened canned fruitsweetened jams
sweetened preserves
vanillanutmeg
mayonnaise
ketchup
coffee (milk & sugar)
plain rice protein powderrolled oats & oat bran
ryewhite bread
white pasta, white rice
cashewspecanswalnuts
chickenlamb, pork
vealsoy cheese & soft cheese
ice creamwhole chicken eggs
corn syrup & fructosehigh-fructose corn syrup
sugar
balsamic vinegar
Most Acid
processed soybeanssalted & sweetened
peanut butter
cranberrydried fruit, sulfured
black pepperMSG
soya sauce
brewer’s &nutritional yeast
alcoholic drinkssoft drinks
barleypastriescakestarts
cookies
pistachiostrans fatty acids
acrylamides
beeflobster
processed cheesehard cheese
yolk of chicken eggs
artificial sweeteners
white vinegar
daily food choices, by volume, should ideally be75% 25%
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How to monitor your pH levels & measure alkalinity
FAQs
Q: What does “pH” stand for and how is it measured?
A: The term “pH” stands for “potential of hydrogen” and measures hydrogen high in concentration of a solution.
It is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The pH level indicates the body's acid/alkaline balance and tells the health of an individual.
Q: How do you read the pH scale?
A: The scale of pH runs from zero to 14. Zero is totally acidic and 14 is totally alkaline. The middle of the scale,
at 7, is neutral. Quality water has a pH of 7.
Q: Can someone be too alkaline?
A: It is extremely rare; however, it could occur in the case of a vegan, who consumes little or no protein.
For the vast majority of the population, the problem is too much acid.
Q: What causes excess acid in the body?
A: It could be:
• Eating too many proteins, grains, sugars or dairy products
• Strenuous exercise
• Excess stress
Excess acid is excreted in urine, and is a signal that the body chemistry is not in balance. The acid level in the body may be a major factor in determining an
individual’s level of health.
Q: What happens when the body is too acidic?
A: While there are varying views in the scientific community, some researchers believe that your health can be impaired as a result of the following effects:
• Free radical oxidation occurs with greater ease, while antioxidant activity is impaired.
• Vitamins and minerals from foods or supplements are not absorbed well.
• Friendly bacteria in the small intestines die and the immune system is impaired.• Connective tissue becomes weakened causing skin and hair to lose their tone.
• Sleep patterns are disturbed.
• Colds, infections, headaches and flu become more common.
• Physical and mental energy is depleted, affecting stamina and moods.