For our body to function properly, several factors must be in balance. Our body must be neither too acidic nor too alkaline. If the pH is out of balance, our body is unable to perform its functions properly.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousFor our body to function properly, several factors must be in balance. This is why we told you about the alkaline diet and alkaline foods.
Our body must be neither too acidic nor too alkaline. If the pH it is not in balance, our body is unable to perform its functions properly.
The reference is in particular to the pH of the blood. The Physiological pH of the blood is included between the values 7,35 and 7,45. It is therefore slightly alkaline. The expression acid-base balance, in biology, indicates the set of physiological processes that the organism puts in place to maintain a level of acidity compatible with the carrying out of the main metabolic functions.
Let's find out, then, what happens when the body tends to acidify and how to intervene.
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What happens when the body is too acidic
To neutralize acidity and restore balance the body uses alkalizing minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. These minerals are found mainly in bones and teeth. If the body uses them from these sources, bones and teeth are weakened.
Nutrition, stress and the chemicals that surround us contribute to the acidification of the organism.
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Overweight
Body acidity is considered one of the possible causes of overweight. Adipose tissues are acidic and in a situation of acidosis the body could produce more insulin and stimulate weight gain. If you can't find a real reason for your weight gain, talk to your doctor and nutritionist. An expert could suggest the right diet to improve your health condition.
Brittle bones
When the body has to counteract acidity, it searches for the substances needed in the bones, starting with calcium. Indeed calcium, magnesium and potassium they are alkalizing minerals but they are also the most important components of bones which therefore weaken. In this case you could face fractures and osteoporosis in the long run.
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Sensitive teeth
Our body also looks for the alkalizing minerals it needs in the teeth. THE teeth become sensitive and pain may be felt when eating very hot or very cold foods. This phenomenon too can be a symptom of acidification of the organism.
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Sleep disorders
La calcium deficiency can lead to sleep disturbances. The acidification of the organism can lead to insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty in finding the right position to rest well so that you feel tired during the day.
Tips to alkalize the body
1) Eat more alkalizing foods, such as dark green leafy vegetables.
2) Reduce your intake acidifying foods such as refined sugar, refined flours and animal derivatives.
3) Choose organic foods to avoid pesticides and chemical contaminants.
4) When you consume acidifying foods rebalance them by also eating alkalizing foods.
5) Remember that the lemon despite its acid taste it has an alkalizing effect. It is useful to drink water and lemon in the morning on an empty stomach to rebalance the body and intestinal functions.
6) Bere water to help our body excrete toxins.
7) Avoid stress and anxiety. Acidity can also be linked to our emotions.
8) Choose as much as possible natural products for body and home care, avoid aggressive products.
How to measure pH
In the morning on an empty stomach you can measure the saliva pH with litmus papers that can be found for sale in pharmacies. Keep in mind that the pH of saliva normally tends to neutrality and is between 6,5 and 7,4.
Please note:
Not everyone agrees on the effects of an alkalizing diet to rebalance the body.
For any questions about your health and your diet always and in any case contact your doctor before embarking on any type of treatment or diet.
Marta Albè