Is Your Life A Balancing Act?
Lets face it, life today can be challenging for all of us and requires a juggling act between family, personal and professional responsibilities. Everyone in America seems to have more stress than ever. Stress creates an imbalance in our bodies by producing excess Cortisol from the adrenal glands leading to an acidic pH.
What is the significance of hyperacidity or too much acid in the body? Enlightened health care providers agree that most health problems from arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and cancer begin in an acid environment within the body. It is my professional opinion that many symptoms or conditions that individuals suffer from are caused by an imbalanced pH. What most people don't know is that if your pH drops below 6, you cannot absorb vitamins A, B, E and K or valuable minerals like potassium, calcium or zinc. So check your pH today!
Body pH 101
You may have heard us or someone else mention the importance of having a balanced pH and wonder, "what does that mean?" Consider this "Body pH 101," as we will discuss what it is and why a balanced pH is so crucial for maintaining good health and staving off chronic and debilitating diseases. It is, in fact, not only crucial for all of the adult population but the young adult population as well. Enough said, let's dive into learning about this tightrope walk of a balanced pH.
First things first, what is body pH? The body is largely made up of water, a medium that allows nutrients, oxygen and biochemicals to be transported from place to place. This water-based medium can have either acid or alkaline properties, which are measured by a graduated scale called pH (potential hydrogen). The lower the pH number, the greater the acidity, and the higher the pH number, the greater the alkalinity. Växa's pH scale ranges from 5.0 to 9.0, and we consider a pH from 6.5 to 7.5 to be in a balanced state.
Next, let's address how the body reacts to pH. Well, all regulatory mechanisms (including breathing, circulation, digestion, hormonal production, etc.) are affected by pH, whether acid or alkaline, and attempt to maintain balance through strict accounting procedures. Extended pH imbalances of any kind are not well tolerated by the body. If the pH deviates too far to the acid side or too far to the alkaline side, cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die. This accounting procedure includes the use of important minerals within the body such as sodium, potassium and calcium to buffer an acid pH. In other words, it will use (or leach) the body's stores of first sodium, then potassium, then calcium and as a last resort it creates ammonia to balance out the acidity of the pH. As each nutritional store of vital nutrients gets used up, more and more health consequences occur.
"Well, what do you mean health consequences?" You see... all of those nutrients are needed for other aspects of the body's performance. For example: Each cell has its own Sodium-Potassium Pump that regulates the amounts of sodium and potassium the cell stores, while using up to 25% of daily total caloric input to run. In an acidic environment, less sodium will be present, slowing down the processing and induction of nutrients going into cells. This may cause a bevy of problems not the least of which is the fact that the Sodium-Potassium pump slows down, burning less fat for energy, and thus, the inability for the body to access its stored energy reserves, leaving us feeling lethargic. This is just one of the first symptoms of an overly acidic pH. Other conditions or illnesses that can be related to a long-term pH imbalance is: weight gain or obesity; cardiovascular disease; high blood pressure; high cholesterol levels; heart burn; kidney stones; urinary incontinence; arthritis or osteoporosis; etc.
"How does the pH in our bodies become imbalanced or balanced?" The answer is simple, through our diets. If you have heard it once, you have heard it 1,000 times; we just don't eat enough raw vegetables and fruits. Our diet would have to consist of 70-80% raw organic vegetables and fruits, which are alkalizing and contain much-needed minerals (i.e. sodium and potassium), in order to maintain a balanced pH naturally. The reality is much of our diet is acidic. Protein, carbohydrates and fats are all acidic foods. The contradiction of what is eaten verses what the body needs leads to an imbalanced pH.
"Okay, besides becoming a rabbit, what can I do to maintain a balanced pH?" To start with, you can eat a little more raw vegetables and fruits when possible. Even if you cook your vegetables, choose fresh vegetables verses canned, and set some out for a snack before dinner. The bottom line is find ways to work them in to your diet a little more. Another way is to consistently take Buffer-pH. Buffer-pH+ is an excellent product and better than any other product on the market. It immediately addresses the body pH with calcium carbonate and replaces the nutritional stores of sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate. It also contains soothing and alkalizing ingredients like aloe vera and cucumber alkaloid. And, very importantly, it contains homeopathics that penetrate cellular walls, which no other product does. Balancing the pH within the cells not only maintains the health of the cells but also renews their health by helping to push toxins out of the cell.
There are some additional things to note and a few misconceptions to clarify about pH balancing. It is not wise to take baking soda, which is made up of sodium bicarbonate, in an inexpensive effort to balance the pH. It is only a short-term solution that does not provide the vitamins, minerals and electrolytes to prevent chronic conditions. Also, sodium bicarbonate is not table salt; that is sodium chloride. (Everyone could benefit from lowering their intake of table salt and one of the best ways to do that, besides putting down the saltshaker, is to read food labels. So many of our store bought foods are loaded with sodium chloride.) Dark green leafy vegetables have the most alkalizing minerals in them, and with that in mind, our greens drink, Växa Greens, is another way to help obtain a balanced pH. And lastly, there are certain health conditions, lifestyles and medications that perpetuate an acidic environment such as Candida (yeast) overgrowth, high levels of stress, alcohol and drug consumption, and antibiotics.
In summary, maintaining a balanced pH should be an utmost priority for everyone. And it is not always an easy task; it takes a daily focus on diet, supplements and, in general, what goes into the body. And we have just barely covered the subject of body pH. For this reason, Buffer-pH is a crucial addition to your medicine cabinet for you and your whole family. For some, it may take longer to achieve a balanced pH depending on the state of their health to start with. Decide today to do your best to maintain a balanced pH and we guarantee that you will simply feel better.
What is the significance of hyperacidity or too much acid in the body? Enlightened health care providers agree that most health problems from arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and cancer begin in an acid environment within the body. It is my professional opinion that many symptoms or conditions that individuals suffer from are caused by an imbalanced pH. What most people don't know is that if your pH drops below 6, you cannot absorb vitamins A, B, E and K or valuable minerals like potassium, calcium or zinc. So check your pH today!
Body pH 101
You may have heard us or someone else mention the importance of having a balanced pH and wonder, "what does that mean?" Consider this "Body pH 101," as we will discuss what it is and why a balanced pH is so crucial for maintaining good health and staving off chronic and debilitating diseases. It is, in fact, not only crucial for all of the adult population but the young adult population as well. Enough said, let's dive into learning about this tightrope walk of a balanced pH.
First things first, what is body pH? The body is largely made up of water, a medium that allows nutrients, oxygen and biochemicals to be transported from place to place. This water-based medium can have either acid or alkaline properties, which are measured by a graduated scale called pH (potential hydrogen). The lower the pH number, the greater the acidity, and the higher the pH number, the greater the alkalinity. Växa's pH scale ranges from 5.0 to 9.0, and we consider a pH from 6.5 to 7.5 to be in a balanced state.
Next, let's address how the body reacts to pH. Well, all regulatory mechanisms (including breathing, circulation, digestion, hormonal production, etc.) are affected by pH, whether acid or alkaline, and attempt to maintain balance through strict accounting procedures. Extended pH imbalances of any kind are not well tolerated by the body. If the pH deviates too far to the acid side or too far to the alkaline side, cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die. This accounting procedure includes the use of important minerals within the body such as sodium, potassium and calcium to buffer an acid pH. In other words, it will use (or leach) the body's stores of first sodium, then potassium, then calcium and as a last resort it creates ammonia to balance out the acidity of the pH. As each nutritional store of vital nutrients gets used up, more and more health consequences occur.
"Well, what do you mean health consequences?" You see... all of those nutrients are needed for other aspects of the body's performance. For example: Each cell has its own Sodium-Potassium Pump that regulates the amounts of sodium and potassium the cell stores, while using up to 25% of daily total caloric input to run. In an acidic environment, less sodium will be present, slowing down the processing and induction of nutrients going into cells. This may cause a bevy of problems not the least of which is the fact that the Sodium-Potassium pump slows down, burning less fat for energy, and thus, the inability for the body to access its stored energy reserves, leaving us feeling lethargic. This is just one of the first symptoms of an overly acidic pH. Other conditions or illnesses that can be related to a long-term pH imbalance is: weight gain or obesity; cardiovascular disease; high blood pressure; high cholesterol levels; heart burn; kidney stones; urinary incontinence; arthritis or osteoporosis; etc.
"How does the pH in our bodies become imbalanced or balanced?" The answer is simple, through our diets. If you have heard it once, you have heard it 1,000 times; we just don't eat enough raw vegetables and fruits. Our diet would have to consist of 70-80% raw organic vegetables and fruits, which are alkalizing and contain much-needed minerals (i.e. sodium and potassium), in order to maintain a balanced pH naturally. The reality is much of our diet is acidic. Protein, carbohydrates and fats are all acidic foods. The contradiction of what is eaten verses what the body needs leads to an imbalanced pH.
"Okay, besides becoming a rabbit, what can I do to maintain a balanced pH?" To start with, you can eat a little more raw vegetables and fruits when possible. Even if you cook your vegetables, choose fresh vegetables verses canned, and set some out for a snack before dinner. The bottom line is find ways to work them in to your diet a little more. Another way is to consistently take Buffer-pH. Buffer-pH+ is an excellent product and better than any other product on the market. It immediately addresses the body pH with calcium carbonate and replaces the nutritional stores of sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate. It also contains soothing and alkalizing ingredients like aloe vera and cucumber alkaloid. And, very importantly, it contains homeopathics that penetrate cellular walls, which no other product does. Balancing the pH within the cells not only maintains the health of the cells but also renews their health by helping to push toxins out of the cell.
There are some additional things to note and a few misconceptions to clarify about pH balancing. It is not wise to take baking soda, which is made up of sodium bicarbonate, in an inexpensive effort to balance the pH. It is only a short-term solution that does not provide the vitamins, minerals and electrolytes to prevent chronic conditions. Also, sodium bicarbonate is not table salt; that is sodium chloride. (Everyone could benefit from lowering their intake of table salt and one of the best ways to do that, besides putting down the saltshaker, is to read food labels. So many of our store bought foods are loaded with sodium chloride.) Dark green leafy vegetables have the most alkalizing minerals in them, and with that in mind, our greens drink, Växa Greens, is another way to help obtain a balanced pH. And lastly, there are certain health conditions, lifestyles and medications that perpetuate an acidic environment such as Candida (yeast) overgrowth, high levels of stress, alcohol and drug consumption, and antibiotics.
In summary, maintaining a balanced pH should be an utmost priority for everyone. And it is not always an easy task; it takes a daily focus on diet, supplements and, in general, what goes into the body. And we have just barely covered the subject of body pH. For this reason, Buffer-pH is a crucial addition to your medicine cabinet for you and your whole family. For some, it may take longer to achieve a balanced pH depending on the state of their health to start with. Decide today to do your best to maintain a balanced pH and we guarantee that you will simply feel better.
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