Take
the Test!
It’s quite easy to find out whether you need
to alkalize before making your
decision to buy.
Although the
vast majority of Westerners are overloaded with acid waste,
there are some who are not. This is as much
a hereditary predisposition as anything, yet drinking alkaline
water and
following an alkaline diet as recommended on this website
would not sustain their need for the balancing effects
of
acid food.
In her excellent book “The Chemistry of Success", Dr
Susan M. Lark MD says that the understanding of the importance
of pH balance will lead you to the realisation that peak performance
and general health are intimately related, and that robust
health is essential if you want to meet your goals in life.
She lists the benefits of maintaining a healthful state of
slight acidity...
Peak performance benefits:
- Increased Physical vitality and stamina
- Enhanced mental clarity and acuity
- Increased ability to get on with other people
- Increased optimism and vision
- Faster recovery from illness, injury, and exertion (incl.
colds, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia,
allergies, traumatic injury and surgery)
- Increased resistance to illness (colds, flu,
sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia)
Health benefits
- Reduced incidence of digestive problems such as heartburn,
irritable colon, Crohn’s disease and colitis
- Reduces risk of and increases relief from urinary tract
conditions such as bacterial cystitis, interstitial cystitis,
and uric-acid kidney stones
- Reduces risk of gout
- Reduces risk of and helps in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
and other autoimmune diseases
- Lowers risk of osteoporosis and promotes bone and teeth
growth
- Aids in prevention and treatment of diabetes
- Reduces hypertension. May reduce the risk of cancer.
TAKE THE ACID/ALKALINE TEST!
Are You Overly Acidic?
Lifestyle Markers
- I do not feel the best when I eat fast foods,
fried foods, colas or desserts
- I do not feel my best when i eat red meat or red
meat dishes
- I do not tolerate acidic condiments
like vinegar or red meat dishes
- I regularly consume processed and
refined foods that contain chemical
additives
- I regularly consume breads
and baked goods made with white flour
and sugar
- I eat few fruits and
vegetables.
- I drink more than one cup of
coffee or tea a day
- I frequently
take Vitamin C, aspirin or antibiotics.
- I do not tolerate
alcohol
- I have a history of cigarette
smoking
- I frequently
travel by plane
Performance Markers
- I often feel exhausted
after
vigorous exercise or work
- I often experience
fatigue
or lack of stamina
- I run
out
of breath when
running
up
stairs or walking
briskly
- I
am physically
and mentally
tired after
an hour
of desk
work
- I
am pessimistic,
with little
initiative
Physical
Markers
- I have
thin, porous
bones
- I have
poorly developed
muscles
- I often
experience muscle
stiffness and
soreness
- I am
over fifty
years old
Medical
History Markers
-
I catch
colds and
flu frequently
- I am
susceptible
to
heartburn, canker
cores, food
and environmental
allergies,
and
sore throat
- I have
a history
of osteoporosis,
arthritis,
gout,
lung disease
or kidney disease.
Are You a high Alkaline Producer?
Performance Markers
- I am able to sprint up stairs
- I have great physical endurance
- I am always on the go and
full of energy
- I need only a few hours sleep
- I am a leader at work and
in my community
- I prefer highly active sports and high
stress activities
- I feel bright and energized after a steak
dinner
- I am able to digest a wide range of foods
- I feel de-energized
after a vegetarian meal
- I feel relaxed and healthy while
leading a full life
- I typically have lots of energy in
the midst of intense emotions and high drama
- I can do desk
work for long hours without
becoming
tired
or losing
mental acuity
- I am
an optimist
- I easily maintain
an active social
life
- I am free
of allergies
Physical Markers
- I have a stocky
build
and large frame
- I am
strong
and
large-boned
- I have
well-developed
muscles
Note
that
the
results
you
get
show
tendencies,
not
necessarily
actualities.
Look
at
them
in
relation
to
how
you
feel
and
make
your
own
decision.
There
are
ample
markers
here
for
you
to self-assess
with
reasonable
accuracy, but
without
expert
medical
advice
you
cannot
rule
out
a
pre-existing
health
condition
that
may
be
causing
the
trend
you
see
in
this
test.
Between
the
ages
of
thirty
and
fifty
at
least
several
of
your
vital
chemical/metabolic
functions
cease
operating
at
peak
efficiency
due
to
cumulative
effects
of
the wear
and
tear
of
daily
life.
It’s
rare
to
have
only
one
symptom;
you
will
almost
always
identify
a
number
of
markers
in
the
above
test,
if
not
a
breakdown
in
several
areas.
Symptom
variations
are
limitless.
A
fifty
year
old
man
may
have
a
high
frequency
of
allergy
symptoms,
low
libido
and
high
blood
pressure.
His
female
partner
on
the same
diet
may
have
digestion
problems,
an
overly
acid
stomach,
increasing
fatigue,
hot
flushes
and
other
transitional
menopausal
symptoms.
It’s
important
to
understand
that
change
has
to
occur
holistically
rather
than
symptom-by-symptom.
We
need
to
change
the
way
our
body
functions
at
its
most
basic
level
rather
than
find
yet
another
antidote
for
the
latest
symptom,
which
may
just
be
another
manifestation
of
pH
imbalance.
This
is
why
alkaline
water
is
so
effective;
with
water
comprising
60-70%
of
a
middle;e
aged
body,
changing
water
pH
has
the
ability
to
reduce
acidity
almost
immediately.
The
advantage
of
using
an
ION LIFE
alkalizing
water
ionizer
is
that
you
always
have
the
choice
of
alkalinity
level
and
ordinary
filtered
H2O,
so
you
can
use
the
alkalizer
as
a
complete
balancing
tool.
An
extended
acid-producing
activity
(excess
work
or
physical
activity,
stress
etc)
can
be
responded
to immediately.
If you are a natural alkaline producer we do not recommend
the use of a water alkalizer. In fact you will most probably
need acid-producing foods and liquids to maintain your own
optimum pH balance.
Of course it’s very important to
consult with your physician about any change you are contemplating
and this is no exception.
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Are
You Acid or Alkaline?