Free Radicals - Acidulus Enviroment
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Acidulous comes from Acid. It is also called acidic.
There are three states of acidity. pH (from potential of Hydrogen) is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. Neutral (PH=7), Acidic (pH>7) and alkaline (pH<7) are these states.
It is a kind of norm which helps us to measure how “rusty” we are.
The pH value in a body is 7.35 to 7.45 which is slightly alkaline and that on the skin is 4.5 to 5.8 which is slightly acidic.
But what are free radicals?
When a molecule (a molecule consists of a number of atoms) or an atom loses (no matter how) an electron (electrons are round the atom’s nucleus and they always come in pairs) it becomes unstable. That is highly reactive and it is called "free radical". The electron which is left alone needs to find another electron for the atom or molecule to become stable again.
Free radicals pick up electrons from other atoms and converts those other atoms into secondary free radicals and so on. This chain reaction can cause substantial biological damage and it is said to cause or to be determinant to many chronic diseases.
The combination of free radicals and heavy metals multiply the toxicity!
Symptoms that can make suspicious.
Symptoms due to acidulous environment can vary. Frequent Colds, Bronchitis, Infections, Headaches, skin abnormalities, Allergies, Chronic Fatigue, often Cramps, Law Energy can be some of them. Some of these symptoms are not always obvious but be sure that even if you don’t have one of the above acidic substances are everywhere and the best thing you can do is begin taking measures.
How exactly acidic environment harm?
After digesting the foods we eat there is a remain (characterized as “ash”) which is acidic, alkaline or neutral. When it is acidic and the acidity balance is disturbed then a number of serious illnesses may be caused. Usually people with MS have acidosis. The higher the ratio of alkaline elements in the diet, the faster will be the recovery. Alkalis neutralize the acids. Therefore in the treatment of most diseases it is important that the patient’s diet includes plenty of alkaline-ash foods to offset the effects of acid-forming foods and leave a safe margin of alkalinity.
What can I do?
You should be in a continuous effort of discarding free radicals.
The most important many people don’t know is drinking alkaline water! This is very very important to help your organism’s defense and provide an alkaline reserve in steady basis.
Antioxidant foods have basically an excess of electrons which can be offered in order to, let’s say, keep free radicals “busy” so that they don’t harm your healthy tissues. Foods rich in natural antioxidants are tomatoes, Spinach, Broccoli, Grapefruit, Cauliflower, Kiwi fruit, peppers and others. Fruits that have a rich color are high in phytonutrients. These are probably the best-known natural antioxidant known to us. Blueberries, spinach, carrots, apricots, cantaloupe and mangoes are also natural storehouses of antioxidants.
Vegetable oils such as olive oil, soybean oil, safflower oil provide natural antioxidants. Including antioxidant food such as garlic, chicken, eggs, salmon, tuna can help in boosting your body’s defense mechanism.
Bioflavonoids are found in fruits and vegetables and sulphur containing amino acids are found in fish, nuts and lean meat. Higher consumption of such foods is known to maintain and boost immune functions.
Using vitamin C as referred in Dr Klenner’s protocol in mega doses (at least 1,5 grams daily – you can go up to 20 grams if necessary) is crucial. Also vitamin E, Copper, Selenium and Zinc are very important.
Other antioxidant enriching substances are green tea extract and flavonoids such as grape seed extract and red wine. Taking antioxidant supplements is not to create an artificial antioxidant defense system but instead to boost your body’s own enzymatic antioxidant defense system.
Searching through the internet you can find a list of food characterized as acidulous, alkaline or neutral. My opinion is not to follow all these to the letter. The key here is to have a balanced diet, the right ratio (about 4 part alkaline to 1 part acidic) which includes mostly alkaline foods (always according to your allergy/intolerance test – an alkaline food is not good for sure for everyone). REMEMBER THAT YOU DESPITE THE ADVANTAGES OR DISADVANTAGES YOU MAY FIND IN A FOOD OR SUBSTANCE YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC OR INTOLERANT TO IT!
See also :
Chelation and the Klenner Protocol (How the protocol helps you discard heavy metals)
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