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Ph Balance And Digestive Disorders
By Maria Dolgova, Thu Dec 8th
If you suffer from acid indigestion or acid reflux, chances areyour body is unable to rid itself of toxic substances. A highacid level in your upper digestive tract is an indication thatacid levels are high elsewhere in your body too. In a viciouscircle, acid waste creates more acid waste. It's important to take immediate measures to reduce your acidlevel throughout your body, to achieve a more balanced body pHlevel. If acid waste continues to take up residence in yourbody's organs, you will be increasingly susceptible todegenerative diseases such as diabetes, arthritis andcardiovascular disease. Only by neutralizing and theneliminating the acids in your body can you begin the process ofhealing your digestive tract. THE RISK
The primary symptom of is obvious to those who haveit. During the digestive process, acid flows up into the throatand causes a burning sensation. This is caused by a breakdown inthe valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus. It's anindication that the acid-alkaline balance in the digestive tracthas been disrupted. Unless that balance is restored, any attemptto treat or correct the problem will provide nothingmore than short- term relief. The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract is often theresult of eating the wrong types of food. Acid is not causedonly by excessive consumption of junk food. Anything processedor overloaded with additives can upset the acid- alkalinebalance in the digestive system. Even foods that you think arehealthy can be highly acidic. In a digestive tract that's already out of balance, something assimple as cooking your food can lead to further problems.Cooking destroys natural enzymes in the food that assist withdigestion. When your digestive system is unable to produce thenecessary enzymes for digestion, the loss of natural enzymesmakes the problem worse. Lifestyle also contributes to digestive disorders. Stressintensifies hyperacidity. Blood is diverted away from thestomach to the heart, lungs and muscles for the fight or flightresponse. The stomach is deprived of necessary oxygen andnutrients and cannot form sufficient enzymes for properdigestion. THE DAMAGE Acid reflux
irritates and swells the mucous lining in thethroat, esophagus and stomach, which disrupts the digestiveprocess. The irritation can form ulcers. The acid-alkalinebalance of the digestive tract is also upset, leading to furtheraccumulation of acid. The intestines are affected even more severely. Unlike digestionin the stomach, the intestinal digestive process is meant to bealkaline, not acidic. Therefore, the intestinal walls do nothave a thick mucous lining that protects from acid as thestomach does. The intestinal walls are meant to facilitate theabsorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. When acid inflames the intestinal walls, it disrupts theacid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. It kills off thefriendly bacteria that aid in digestion friendly bacteria thatare no longer present in much of our food supply. The intestinalinflammation also slows down peristalsis, the contraction of thecolon that pushes food along the intestinal tract. Undigestedfood particles putrefy and lead to greater accumulation of acid. The liver and gallbladder are also affected. When the liverbecomes overloaded with acidic waste that it can't eliminate, itcrystallizes bile and acid waste into gallstones. Thegallbladder has difficulty releasing bile, which inhibits properdigestion and further slows peristalsis. Acid levels continue torise, the liver becomes damaged, and all other body organsbecome vulnerable to deterioration. Degenerative disease sets in. THE BENEFITS OF A BALANCED pH The best way to restore pH balance to your digestive tract is toeliminate foods that cause acid reflux. This also meansidentifying and eliminating foods that cause an allergicresponse. Certain raw foods and whole foods and the right combination ofvegetable juices can heal the digestive tract lining andeliminate further accumulation of acid waste. They can heal andprevent the formation of ulcers. Supplements that replace the friendly bacteria and the digestiveenzymes destroyed by acid can also help. About the author:Maria Dolgova is the author of the best-selling book "pH Balance- The Path to Optimal Health". Learn how you can bring your bodyback to balance and relieve digestive disorders. Get 3 freealkaline recipes that will help you restore pH balance in yourbody. Visit this link for details: http://www.pH-health.com
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