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Like the body temperature, the body's pH is one
indicator of health. If you feel
unwell, this is the first thing you should check and correct. The body cannot
assimilate minerals and nutrients when its pH is out of balance. There are
cheap and simple remedies for correcting most transient imbalance, the
persistence of which can cause diseases needing medical intervention. There are good resources on the internet.
These notes cover: 1.
What
is pH 2.
urine pH testing. 3. Energy
production and storage 4.
Causes of pH imbalance 5.
Some symptoms 6.
Explain how the body regulates
fluctuations in our pH 7.
The body’s batteries 8.
Germ vs terrain theory 9.
Some home remedies for acidity 10. Alkalising
diets 11. Some case
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Most
of the appliances in your house run off an electric circuit carrying 240
volts of electricity. This voltage is transformed by adaptors and limited by
fuses to suit various appliances. The copper wires in your electric cables
conduct electrons, which we call electricity.
So,
physics measures the voltage of electricity.
In chemistry and biochemistry pH stands for potential Hydrogen and as Dr Jerry Tennant put it, pH is voltage
in solution or the amount of hydrogen in solution Physician's
Notebooks: 2.13c Acidity and Alkalinity of the Body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKNK6AdDOOc. pH
is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution which can range from
0 to 14. Battery acid and hydrochloric
acid have a pH of 0 and 1. Bleach has a pH of 13 and drain
cleaner a pH of 14 – they are very alkaline https://kmbiology.weebly.com/uploads/6/0/1/1/6011704/8705940.gif?366. Pure
water is neutral and has a pH of 7.
Our blood and extracellular fluid have a pH which can vary from 7.35 (-20
mV) to 7.45 (-25 mV), averaging at 7.4. The body will raid the resources it
has to maintain this pH level to maintain cellular communication, nerve
signalling and muscle contraction.
Just like portable electric appliances have battery packs, the body
has its own battery packs to cope with emergencies. It will draw on its bicarbonate, protein
and other batteries when needed and then recharge them. But, it will express its dis-ease if
deviations in pH persist and the buffers are stretched – i.e. the batteries
are running out. An
acidic solution will have a pH below 7.0 and have a +ve
voltage; i.e. it has more hydrogen ions in solution and will rob
electrons. A basic or alkaline
solution has less hydrogen and more hydroxyl ions (more oxygen) with free
electrons to give. It will have a pH above 7.0 and have a negative voltage
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2.
Urine pH –
normal range is 4.5 to 8. Use Your Saliva
and Urine pH to Find Deeper Health Problems; Urine pH -
Urinalysis - Labs Measurement of blood pH involves
an arterial puncture. So changes in
body pH can be assessed by measuring urine and/or saliva pH. It is not an
accurate reflection of body status but is a reasonable indicator if repeated
under the same conditions. Urine pH is tested is to detect
infections and also to assess the risk
of kidney stones. Urine pH varies during a 24 hour period from about 6.0
to 6.5 on waking to 6.5 to 7.0 in the evening. There is a suggestion that urine pH should
be held at 6.8 in the morning and at 7.0 to 7.2 during the rest of the day
and evening. The morning pH is more acidic because our oxygen intake through
respiration is reduced during sleep.
Eating a meal causes what is known as an alkaline tide. This lasts for
about 2 hours. So, the best time to
test your pH is about one hour before a meal or two hours after a meal. The alkaline tide may cause cramps and even
kidney stones, since calcium phosphate struvite,
which are soluble in acid, can become insoluble during the alkaline tide. The salivary glands
raise the pH to about 7.8 through bicarbonate ions. https://biologyinsights.com/what-is-the-ph-level-of-saliva-and-why-does-it-matter/ Saliva pH is much more
variable and urine pH is a better indicator of the energy status of your
body. https://www.drberg.com/blog/use-your-saliva-and-urine-ph-to-find-deeper-health-problems
3.
Energy
production and
storage - The pH gradient Each
molecule of water, which makes up some 60% of our body, consists of 2 atoms
of Hydrogen and one of oxygen (H2O). Electrochemical processes split the
molecule into H+ and hydroxyl (OH)- ions.
This image in https://kmbiology.weebly.com/uploads/6/0/1/1/6011704/8705940.gif?366 shows a high concentrations of H+ ions in
acids and low concentrations of H+ in bases or alkaline fluids which have
more hydroxyl (OH)- ions. ·
Many of the cell’s functions are
catalysed by enzymes. Most enzymes in the human body function best within a
narrow pH range. Even slight deviations can denature them and reduce their
activity. Both acidosis and alkalosis denature the enzymes, hormones and
proteins which drive energy production and transport. So, both Alkaline Water
and Hydrogen Water should be used in moderation according to the person’s
constitution. ·
The pH of a cell depends upon its
function. The fluid inside a cell is
near neutral (7.2 to 7.4) ·
The cell contains many organs, which
perform different functions at different pH. Some have a high acidic interior
– lysosomes have a pH 4.5 to 5.0 for digestive enzymes to break down waste
material, foreign material etc. ·
Some organs are enclosed by membranes
and are called organelles. The mitochondrion which is the powerhouse of the
cell has two membranes enclosing the cell.
The pH between these two enclosing membranes is lower than that inside
the cell, which means it has more potential hydrogen to power energy
production. ·
When there is sufficient oxygen for oxidative respiration, food molecules
and glucose are converted by enzymes in the mitochondria into energy
(Adenosine triphosphate - ATP), which continuously pumps protons (H+ ions)
out of the mitochondrion into its inter-membrane space (IMS). The higher concentration of H+ ions in the
IMS creates a pH gradient - the
cell’s internal fluid becomes more alkaline (fluctuating about pH 8.0) and
the IMS fluid becomes less alkaline in comparison to about pH 7.3. Since the pH scale is logarithmic, this
difference actually represents a large store of potential hydrogen (pH), like
water behind a dam, for driving energy production. ·
The pH gradient makes the H+ ions flow
back into the cell through a chain of hydroxyl ions which rotate like
turbines to generate ATP. Enzymes
convert the ATP to ADP (Adenosine diphosphate) and
back to ATP to recycle and increase energy. They produce about 30 equivalents
of ATP from each molecule of glucose for immediate use, e.g. for muscle
contractions, nerve impulse propagation, hormone secretion, sensation and
chemical processes. As we shall see
later, cancer cells rely on fermentation
rather than oxidative respiration
for their energy. https://biologyinsights.com/what-is-cell-ph-and-why-is-it-important/: Storage of energy:
Excess energy (glucose and ATP) is converted into: ·
Glycogen and stored in the liver for
short-term use (in days). The liver
can rapidly break down the glycogen into glucose when needed, especially by
the brain. ·
Fat stored in adipose tissue for use
during intense exercise, fasting and famine.
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Skeletal muscles to support the body’s
structure. The body will only breakdown skeletal muscles as a final resort
while retaining glucose for the brain. |
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4.
Causes of Imbalance in pH There
is a tendency to label symptoms as causes or as diseases. Even the imbalance in pH is often only a
symptom of some other cause, e.g. environmental factors, lifestyle etc. Alkalosis
may be caused by a loss of acid or a build-up of bicarbonates and
other factors. ·
Rapid shallow breathing (hyperventilation) by asthmatics
causes a deficit of carbon dioxide in the blood and alkalosis and it is
claimed that the Buteyko method of breathing can help. ·
Shallow breathing can also cause
reverse alkalosis, since the kidneys will excrete acids and retain
bicarbonates to counter the build-up of acid.
·
Diet, esp an inappropriate vegan diet ·
Stress ·
Excessive intake of ionized alkaline water. ·
Some medical conditions and medication can
also affect the pH and cause acidosis or alkalosis (read the side effects
and/or Google). ·
Supplements: Alkali
(sodium, potassium, magnesium) citrate - Wikipedia : for
inhibiting the formation of kidney stones. This wiki page reports that “when
citrate is metabolized by the liver, it essentially generates bicarbonate, an
important buffer. This reduces uric acid supersaturation
and prevents uric acid stones and cystine stones”.
However, citrates have side-effects and contraindications, esp. with other
medication https://www.urology-textbook.com/alkali-citrates.html.
Acidosis
can result from a deficit of bicarbonates or from an excess of
hydrogen. Prolonged stress, diseases (diabetes, pneumonia etc.),
weather and medication which can alter the pH balance of cell tissue (See https://patient.info/doctor/acid-base-balance). There are different types of
acidosis caused by different conditions which lead to a shortage of oxygen in
extracellular fluid. For example: ·
Habits – YOU
have control over these o Fasting helps to detoxify the body. It causes the digestion of
stored fats, causing an acid tide and the pH may drop to 5 after a couple of
days. Like the alkaline tide, the acid
tide can cause kidney, ureter and bladder stones to form from excess uric
acid as fats and muscles are broken down.
Perhaps this is why naturopaths prescribe fruit intake and lemon juice
during fasting. o Dehydration can cause acidosis or alkalosis since the body tries
to conserve water its filtering action is impaired. o Often acidosis results from a faulty diet - the consumption of too many acid-forming foods,
like meat, fat and sugar, or other sources of acid or of food deficient in
base minerals. o Over-eating
or improper mastication of food
and the incomplete digestion of carbohydrates - see http://www.herballegacy.com/Acidosis.html.
o Life style: Chronic stress, poor sleep, smoking, alcohol, EMF
exposure. Too sedentary. o Negative
emotions can affect your pH. Sour
disposition. Vicious cycle. o Acidosis can also be due to a build-up of lactic acid
due to prolonged exercise. This is one reason why sportsmen take alkalising revitalising
drinks to improve their performance. You may or may not be able to
control the following Causes. ·
Diseases, aging & Medication o Respiratory
acidosis can be caused by a deficit of
oxygen caused by suffocation or spontaneous arrest during asthma; suppressed
respiration by pneumonia, emphysema, morphine, or the inhalation of gases
with a lot of carbon dioxide or monoxide. o Diabetics - an inability to burn glucose can lead to an acid
constitution in diabetics. This tends
to favour fungal infections, which can cause a craving for more sugar.
Diabetics with insulin resistance metabolise fats instead of glucose for
energy and this can lead to a build-up of keto acids. o Elderly people can develop a tendency towards low-grade
metabolic acidosis as kidney function declines. A faulty diet can make
this worse and cause clinical osteoporosis and loss of muscle bulk thereby
compromising the body’s bicarbonate and protein buffers. Acidosis can cause
diminished growth hormone secretion and a decline in cognitive function. o Diarrhoea
and vomiting can cause acidosis through the
loss of sodium bicarbonate and other base minerals. o Some medication
can also be acidifying Drug-Induced
Metabolic Acidosis - PMC (2015). Please read the leaflets which come with
medication. ·
Environment:
pollution, allergens, chemicals, heavy metals; pesticides in the environment and food.
Pesticides and herbicides can penetrate the skin barrier and also have a
systemic effect on vegetables nd fruit. ·
Cancer Cells
continuously regulate themselves by exporting toxins and acids (H+ protons
and lactic acid) Extracellular
Acidification Rate: Insights in Cell Metabolism - Biology Insights. The resulting acidification of the extracellular
fluid has a knock-on effect since it affects cell signalling. There is still
controversy over the cause of cancer but research now implicates cellular H+
dynamics with cancer. Low extracellular
pH is now regarded as a hallmark of cancer cells. As we noted earlier the
pH of blood and extracellular fluid is about 7.4.
Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oncology/articles/10.3389/fonc.2022.979154/full
Normal cells convert food
molecules into energy through aerobic
respiration. In the 1920s, Nobel
Prize Winner Otto Warburg hypothesised that glucose fermentation (glycolysis) for energy was the main cause of cancer after noting that
the fundamental difference between normal and cancerous cells was the ratio
of glycolysis to respiration Warburg hypothesis -
Wikipedia. This "aerobic glycolysis" is also known as the
Warburg effect. Cancer behaves like yeast and ferments food molecules even when there is sufficient oxygen.
It is still unclear as to what causes this but it is certain that hypoxia
(lack of oxygen) necessitates glycolysis. The
scientific community rejected Warburg’s hypothesis and believed that genetic
mutations which damaged the mitochondria were the cause of the Warburg effect
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warburg_effect_(oncology). Treatment focused on chemotherapy, surgery and
radiotherapy. More
recent research reviewed in The Prime and Integral
Cause of Cancer in the Post-Warburg Era - PMC (2023) accepts that
extracellular acidity caused by hydrogen (H+ dynamics) and the reversal of
the normal pH gradient could be both a symptom and a possible cause of cancer
and of other neurodegenerative diseases. They reviewed research which seek to
unite traditional and orthodox oncology
with non-orthodox and less traumatic approaches, including: ·
Repurposing
of drugs ·
Reduction
of intracellular pH with Melatonin and fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE).
The latter seems to inhibit metastatic tumor dissemination during and after chemotherapy,
surgery, and/or radiation in cancer patients. … Indeed, FWGE is becoming a
promising agent in modern anticancer therapeutics, since it has been shown to
restore mitochondrial function, suppress the Warburg effect and inhibit in
vivo tumor growth. This
paper also refers to the role of H+ dynamics in: ·
bacterial and viral infections, e.g. the characteristic hypoxia (deficiency of oxygen) in COVID 19
infections; this has been suggested
for a long time. This could
explain why Chlorine Dioxide was used successfully by COMUSAV as a
prophylactic (for preventing the spread) and cure of COVID-19 in South
America (see my letter
dated 25 Mar 2021 to Mr Jeremy Hunt) during the pandemic. Many US physicians also testified
that antimalarial drugs like Ivermectin had similar
benefits – it also oxygenates body fluids. ·
Neurodegenerative
diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimers ·
Compromising
the immune function In
conclusion, the authors claimed that selective
intracellular alkalization of cells in all tumors …
is the prime and ultimate cause of cancer. They did not consider other
alternative remedies for correcting the decrease in extracellular pH. But, there have been other recent
investigations into alkalising the extracellular environment Frontiers
| Tumor acidity: From hallmark of cancer to target of treatment (2022). The bicarbonate buffer, which is extremely important in
regulating the acid-base balance in the body, is described below. Included in the list of
possible treatments here Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/files/Articles/979154/xml-images/fonc-12-979154-g001.webp)
is buffer neutralisation with oral bicarbonate therapy, which is listed in the Section on Home Remedies below.
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5. Some symptoms Equifinality: Symptoms (outcomes) could be caused by other unrelated
causes. So, complementary therapists
do a profile of a person (eg in homeopathy, TCM,
Ayurveda etc.) to establish related symptoms and underlying causes. So, the following symptoms MAY only
indicate a pH imbalance. Even so, the
remedies we will look at later are not harmful and worth trying. Of alkalosis, which is less common but more difficult
to cure:
·
Light
headedness, agitation, dizziness, tingling and twitchy movements. ·
Urinary
tract infections (UTI) can be caused by bacteria thriving in acidic or
alkaline urine. In the latter case, friends have found vitamin C
or juice made with fresh or dried cranberries (acidic substances)
helpful. Ask the pharmacist. ·
However,
UTI can also be caused by catheter use and cross-infection from faecal matter
especially in people wearing pads – you should seek medical help since Klebsiella and other urea-splitting organisms can
increase the alkalinity of the urine and cause kidney stones. Alkaline
Urine: A Sign Of Infection And Its Mystery | MedShun Of acidity:
Dr Robert Young has for long pointed out that many diseases and clinical
markers are just symptoms – they are not the diseases – it is the unbalanced
pH which is in part the trigger. He
points the finger at modern cultural habits Can
the Chemistry (pH) of the Blood and Interstitial Fluids of the Interstitium be Altered? - Alkaline Diet | United States
| Dr. Robert Young The environment and lifestyle are the main
predisposing factors of modern chronic diseases. Dr Satish Pathak said the same
when he urged his patients to practise yoga and avoid cardiac surgery. ·
Diabetes. The hormone insulin is most effective at transporting
glucose into cells at a pH of 7.4, which is the pH of blood and extracellular
fluids. https://gna.it.com/what-ph-is-insulin#what-ph-is-insulin. This 2015 review noted that “the pH of body (interstitial) fluids is
lower in diabetes mellitus than that in non-diabetic control, and that the
lowered pH is one of the causes producing insulin resistance” Roles of
interstitial fluid pH in diabetes mellitus: Glycolysis and mitochondrial
function - PMC. ·
Premature
aging; immune deficiency; hormone-related problems; joint pain and
osteoporosis (and spontaneous fractures). ·
Obesity;
bladder/kidney problems (including uric acid stones and gout); yeast/fungal
problems. Dissolving
Uric Acid Stones using Sodium Bicarbonate. This
recommends a lot more sodium bicarbonate in a day than needed to maintain
normal pH (see below). ·
Acid
reflux, chronic fatigue, disorientation, sleepiness, gasping for breath,
abdominal pain. ·
Tendency
towards some types of inflammatory ‘itis’ diseases,
e.g. cystitis, bronchitis, arthritis, gastritis and IBD, IBS, ulcers etc and
UTI caused by acid-loving bacteria & fungi. ·
Cancer – The scientific community now acknowledge
that Nobel Prize Winner Otto Warburg was almost right that the fermentation
of glucose for its energy was associated with cancer. The Prime and
Integral Cause of Cancer in the Post-Warburg Era - PMC states that Extracellular acidity caused by hydrogen (H+
dynamics) and the reversal of the normal pH gradient is both a symptom and possible cause of cancer and other
neurodegenerative diseases. NOTE: |
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Even daily activities like
exercise, breathing, and digestion of food can alter the pH balance which is
normalised by the compensating actions of the lungs and kidneys. Weather, medication and stress can also
affect the pH. Deep breathing has an
alkalising effect while shallow rapid breathing causes respiratory acidosis.
The kidneys can excrete acidic and alkaline urine to normalise the pH. According to Dr Khalid, The buffer systems
can act within a fraction of a second to prevent excessive changes in
hydrogen ion concentration. On the other hand, it takes 1 to 12 minutes for
the respiratory system to make acute adjustments and another day or so to
make still additional chronic adjustments. Finally, the kidneys, although
providing the most powerful of all the acid-base regulatory systems, require
many hours to several days to readjust the hydrogen ion concentration. https://www.homeobook.com/regulation-of-acid-base-balance/
a.
The Bicarbonate Buffer is explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_S5wZks9v8 b.
Mineral buffers from
bone - Just
as fat stores excess energy for use during a famine or fast, the body stores
vital mineral reserves in the bone. Acidic conditions lead to a
de-mineralisation of the bone and the use of potassium, magnesium and calcium
ions to neutralise the excess hydrogen. The excess unused mineral ions
are then excreted through the urine. Such demineralisation of the bones
for acid pH buffering causes osteoporosis. c.
Protein buffer from
muscles - this is because amino acids in protein make good buffers. Unfortunately, if the body is acidic,
muscle tissue is broken down and converted by the kidneys into ammonia by the
addition of excess hydrogen which is excreted with urine. The skin - my
observation: The body also seems
to get rid of excess acid through the skin, which can become sticky in its
creases, itchy and sweaty. In 2017/18,
corticosteroids used in eye surgery caused rashes in the upper body and
severe oedema in the lower body excreting grit through pimples. Soon after there was a heart arrest needing
a pacemaker followed by diagnosis of osteoporosis and spontaneous fragility
fractures. I reported this to
MHRA. I recently found that this was
reported in 2009 Spontaneous fracture:
multiple causes - PubMed. |
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7. The body’s batteries ·
Muscles – store
and generate electrons and nutrients which can rapidly be oxygenated, e.g.
nitrites to Nitric Oxide. This is why
the elderly need to maintain their muscle mass through nutrition and
exercise. ·
Mitochondria are
cells which produce energy when
stimulated, eg by exercise, sunlight, red light
etc. Their functions can be impaired by EMF pollution, faulty feeding, lack
of exercise etc. ·
Cell membranes –
also store electrons ·
DNA is
powered by its own generation of quantum or scalar energy |
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8.
Germ vs
terrain theory: our bodies seem to be more prone to acidity. Research has shown that most
non-communicable chronic inflammatory diseases (those ending with ‘itis’) are
associated with a low extracellular pH.
These seem to become more prevalent with age since our kidney function
tends to decline.
i. General wellbeing and energy
levels can be improved by correcting an acidic constitution. Many bacterial,
viral and fungal infections thrive in an acidic environment and can increase
the acidity further causing a vicious cycle.
For example, COVID-19 induced non-respiratory hypoxia – a shortage of
oxygen causing clotting of the blood which was unrelated to breathing. During
the 1918 flu pandemic, those who took bicarbonate of soda did not get
infected and those who had been infected were treated with bicarbonate of
soda - See Bsoda.pdf.
ii. There has been a long standing
debate over the cause of disease. Western medicine focuses on pathogens with
its germ theory and on genetic
dispositions. Eastern medicine and natural medicine believe that it is our
own constitution that is more important in what they call the ‘terrain theory’. What is the
difference between Germ Theory and Terrain Theory? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfWb9tRAoRA&t=9s. The germ theory focuses on killing
infecting germs. The terrain theory
believes in maintaining our resistance to infections. Maintaining the pH balance focuses on
making the host inhospitable to most germs. But, please consult your GP if
symptoms persist since both theories seem to be correct. 9.
Home Remedies for Transient Acidity - you should seek medical attention if you are unsure
or if you are having recurrent or chronic UTI or cystitis. a.
Bicarbonate intake (extremely cheap) Tullio
Simoncini was criminalised and jailed after saving
terminally ill patients, when a couple who were already terminally ill
died. Similar unsuccessful criminal
proceedings were launched against Dr Robert Young. He noted that while the body was slightly
alkaline, most bodily functions cause acidify in the body. Simoncini deemed some types of cancer to be Candida Albicans because they derive their energy through a
fermentation process, which was known almost 100 years ago. Some researchers are now reporting that
intravenous bicarbonate of soda to the cancer site (proprietary modification
of what Simoncini practised) has benefits and that
it merits further research – see https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1748013224003190
(2024). There have been other studies
which has investigated the benefits of oral alkalisation with bicarbonate and
diet to increase extracellular pH Frontiers
| Clinical review of alkalization therapy in cancer treatment (2022). The easiest and quickest way to replenish a depleted
bicarbonate buffer is to take half teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda fully
dissolved in half a cup of lukewarm water when the stomach is empty, e.g. when you wake up in the
morning. Avoid taking this antacid with meals since it can impair digestion.
Bicarbonate of soda can taste a bit soapy.
When I have time, I make this alkalising
drink. I repeat: this should be taken on an empty stomach either on
waking or at bed time. 1.
Dissolve a
few grains of Epsom Salt
(Magnesium Sulphate) in a little very hot water with half tsp of sugar (optional). Epsom Salt is a laxative at a higher dose –
so just add a few grains. 2.
When
dissolved add some cool water to
about a third to half tumbler of water. 3.
Add third to half tsp
of bicarbonate of soda. Stir until dissolved. Older generations used to
take ˝ to 1 tsp of bicarbonate a day. 4.
Optional:
squeeze in a little lime/lemon juice to
remove the soapy taste. This will make
the drink fizz as the reaction changes the bicarbonate into carbonate and
releases carbon dioxide. It is better to
take the bicarbonate and citrus juice separately to maximise the bicarbonate. 5.
Drink it
immediately. 6.
Drink plenty of water. Urination not only removes many of the cellular waste
products, it also controls both the amount and the composition of the extracellular
fluid in the body. But, you can also overdose on water and flush out
essential nutrients. My
father (who died aged 93) and several others who passed over in their 90s and
when over 100 years old used to take bicarbonate of soda either on its own or
in alkalising remedies like Epsom Salts, Enos and
Andrews Salts. Please see my link to
Edna Boone’s testimony in Bsoda.pdf,
which is updated to provide links to recent scientific research findings on
the many medicinal benefits of bicarbonate of soda. It
is better to correct the diet before it leads to more serious, often
difficult to treat, chronic inflammatory diseases than to rely on antacids.
While sodium bicarbonate has many health and other benefits, you should consult your doctor before taking it
since it is contraindicated for certain medical conditions like high blood
pressure, tendency towards kidney stones, deficiency of calcium or
hydrochloric acid, OR if you are taking medications which cause alkalinity.
Sodium bicarbonate reduces the absorption of a number of other drugs taken
concomitantly (https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/25416). 2023: 7 Unexpected Benefits of Baking Soda; The Dangers and Benefits of Baking Soda 2024:
Review Frontiers
| Clinical review of alkalization therapy in cancer treatment 2025:
Recent advances of anti-tumor nano-strategies
via overturning pH gradient: alkalization and acidification https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12951-025-03134-2#Sec15
b. Propolis is said to raise extracellular pH and improve insulin
sensitivity Roles of
interstitial fluid pH in diabetes mellitus: Glycolysis and mitochondrial
function - PMC c. Remember that deep
belly breathing, is alkalising. It is taught
by all healing traditions, including Tibetan practices to survive in their
hostile environment Tummo Tutorial.
The body adapts
to the environment and just like astronauts lose bone mass in space but
which they regain when they return to earth, the Tibetans believe that we
have an inner fire (Tummo) which kept us warm
during the Ice Age which we can call on with breathing practices. The Wim Hof
Breathing method (one of the Tibetan Tummo
breathing methods) is said to acutely increase pH up to 7.8, and apparently
urine pH also goes up after a session of WHM breathing. https://www.wimhofmethod.com/breathing-exercises.
The comments on this beginners’ video Guided Wim Hof
Method Breathing claim that people have broken their anxiety and panic attacks
and also addiction to substance misuse and even caffeine after following the
Wim Hof methods. Several people state
that it brought them back to life or changed their lives. d.
Walking
encourages deep breathing, besides having many other health benefits. e. Qigong/Tai
Chi exercises combine, rhythmic breathing and
movement to ground and promote the flow of earth energy into the body through
the Bubbling Spring Kidney 1 acupoint.
This is especially beneficial if practised on grass in sunlight for
about 20 minutes. If you cannot cope with the advanced contorting exercises
in yoga, there are gentle yoga
exercises, which also include synchronised breathing. People are getting together to hire a room
and practice these exercises by following the videos which experts have
kindly provided free of charge. Or,
make a date with a couple of friends to practise in one of your houses and
have a snack afterwards to strengthen friendship bonds. f.
Purging acids and toxins by promoting: o fever & sweating: Saunas; Epsom Salt Baths; Dry and wet
brushing of the body are some ways
of detoxifying the body through the
skin. o Diarrhoea with
purgatives, eg Epsom Salt, castor oil g. Humming
like a bee – Brahmari Pranayama and even chanting Om causes oral
and nasal vibration producing alkalising nitric
oxide. h.
Alkaline Water
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/alkaline-water-7500901 i.
An alkalising diet.
There are several online resources on this.
One should not rely on excessive use of antacids, like sodium
bicarbonate, to buffer an unhealthy diet, since there are contraindications
for some people. There has been increased interest in the human microbiome; i.e. the good and bad bacteria, fungi,
viruses and parasites living in various parts of body the composition of
which depends on the local pH ranges. The Vagus
Nerve is the main highway between the gut and brain; the microbiome
sends more neurotransmitters to the brain than vice versa. Qigong refers to the bowel area as the second
brain - the region where energy is stored and distributed. Hence,
there is great emphasis on belly breathing techniques and on diet. But, as in Ayurveda and TCM the diet has to
be tailored to the person’s age and constitution, the season and so on. So, the alkalising diet has to be adapted
according to one’s constitutional type, weather and season. j.
Low-level
LED red and infra-red light therapy
is also alkalising and is becoming very popular for a range of medical
problems. It is now recognised that mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to
many eye diseases, including retinopathy Mitochondrial disorders and the eye - ScienceDirect. I believe that
850 nm near infrared light therapy cleared my non-proliferative diabetic
retinopathy in less than 4 weeks. Sitting or working in the sun for 20 mins
should help to alkalise and recharge your batteries - Boost Mitochondria with
Sunlight & Infrared light | Glen Jeffery. The Chinese and Indians have long known about colour
therapy and of the invigorating effects of red light - it is now accepted
that infra-red light is anti-inflammatory and healing. k.
Grounding/earthing also raises the pH. Walking barefoot or sitting on grass and gardening are free. There are earthing
devices for sale. There was a special
issue on the benefits of grounding in Biomed J. See editorial: Is a return to nature a piece of the health puzzle? -
PMC Many of the benefits attributed
to grounding are also attributed to other free therapies, like red/infrared
light and nitric oxide from the sun. Swimming and standing in a pool of water
is also grounding. See Practical applications of grounding to support health.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10105020/.
Some people are very sensitive to the effect of environmental electromagnetic
frequencies on the body and grounding mats etc. can discharge such harmful
frequencies of energy. However, my nephew a retired electrical engineer,
warned of electrical shocks since not all houses may be properly earthed if
the external grounding rod is damaged or has deteriorated. l.
Magnet therapy
– the north negative pole is alkalising; this will be documented separately. m. Whole body vibrational therapy (WBVT)
devices also promote the flow of energy through the body. Many gyms have WBVT platforms but just
bouncing up and down or running on the spot for a few minutes several times a
day can recharge your batteries. The Royal Osteoporosis Society lists some
contraindications, including pacemaker, thrombosis, pregnancy dizziness and
inner ear problems, osteoporosis and joint replacements. Low intensity vibrations (LIV) are designed
to avoid these contraindications.
Their advice is to discuss any exercise therapy with your doctor vibration-therapy-fact-sheet-august-2017.pdf. n.
Energy Healing
– like Shaktipat, Reiki, Spiritual or Pranic Healing.
Here a practitioner or a person can draw and channel unconditional
loving energy of the universe to energise and heal. Some members of our group (https://rani.svabhinava.org/PROJECTS/SHC/SHC.pdf)practise Spiritual Healing and Reiki. o. Some alkalising home
remedies for treating urinary tract infections can be found on the
internet https://nursestutorial.blogspot.com/2016/07/10-home-remedies-for-uti.html. WARNING:
some herbs (e.g. ginger and turmeric) and bicarbonate of soda should not be
used in medicinal dosages if you have high blood pressure, itchiness etc.
Here is a recent review of the anti-cancer effects of herbs https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12147394/#Sec1 p. Quebra Pedra means
‘Stone breaker’ this traditional herb is said to support liver and kidney
health and normalise the pH Quebra pedra: Extensive Health
Benefits, Rich Ingridients, Medicinal Properties,
and Wellness Applications - VitaLibrary |
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NOTE 1:
Please be aware that vegetables and fruit are exposed to herbicides, pesticides and
fungicides during their growth and post-harvest preparation for transport. It
is possible to remove some of the pesticide residues at home – their
effectiveness varies with the pesticide. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43088-022-00324-x/tables/3.
However, modern agriculture uses a cocktail of these agents, many of which
are believed to be nerve agents and carcinogenic. I make marmalade with whole citrus fruit
since TCM and Ayurveda believe that they have numerous health benefits. But, even unwaxed
lemons contain Pyrimethanil. In animal studies, it has been found to
target the gonads, liver, kidney,
thyroid, heart, adrenal, spleen and thymus https://naturalpedia.com/pyrimethanil-toxicity-side-effects-diseases-and-environmental-impacts.html.
This fungicide is used on all sorts of fruit and vegetables – even root
crops. I have normally soaked the fruit for a few hours in a bicarbonate of
soda solution. While this and even
just cold running water can reduce the pesticide adhering to the skin, I did
not realise that bicarbonate of soda, while being more effective than just
water, was not as effective as rice water and rice vinegar which removed over
70% of the residue from lettuce. Even
bicarbonate of soda can remove more than 90% of residue from apples. But, unfortunately we cannot avoid them
altogether (unless you grow your own and preserve them) since the plants take
up the chemicals which also occur inside the fruit. I used to get UTI if I
ate citrus or had bought juices. I
stopped the latter and have not had problems since I started washing the
fruit. So, UTI like many other
so-called diseases – can just be a symptom of dis-ease caused by chemicals. There are many different
alkaline food charts posted online, which give some conflicting
classifications of the acid-base residue of food items. I do not know
whether this page is reliable but it seems to match our experience of some
common fruit and vegetables. https://acidalkalinediet.net/acid-alkaline-food-chart.php. The
advice is that one should consume 70-80% alkaline and only at most 20-30%
acidic food. Dr.
Berg's Healthy Keto® Diet Plan - Intermittent Fasting and Fat Burning Vegetable broths with
onions, carrots, celery, ginger, garlic, chilli and parsley and other
vegetables and herbs are alkalising
and mineralising. You could include
bones and some cider vinegar or citrus (lemon/lime) if you wish to increase
the mineral content. An English friend
who died when she was 103 told me that large families like theirs had a lot
of cheap bone broth with vegetables from their allotment and the Chinese are
fond of sweet and sour pork ribs. So-called potassium broths,
include seaweed, like kombu. Only the sick need daily doses of these
potassium rich broths - too much potassium can upset the electrolyte balance
of the body. Many of these items are
expensive - but they are cheaper than prescription and over-the-counter
medicines. Our ancestors did not
indulge in super-foods and such expensive items need not be a part of routine
diet. Try to source local produce,
including weeds, flowers and fruit from the countryside. But, you need to be aware of poisonous
plants as well – see for example : Foraging For
Beginners. Episode 1. Garden 'Weeds'. Nettles
and dandelions, for example, are rich in nutrients – just search online for
Wild Food. Our ancestors did not live in centrally heated houses nor have all
the mod-cons we have. They laboured
hard and walked miles to school, work etc.
They needed more protein and fat, and in general more food, than we
do. Unfortunately, indulgent eating
and drinking has become an unhealthy social habit. Enjoy it if your body can cope - but if
starts to struggle, you can probably recover if you promptly modify your
diet. Intermittent fasting formed a
part of many religious practices and has helped many people recover from
constitutional diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes. Acid-forming
foods. People who consume a lot of meat, fish and shellfish, dairy, cereals,
white flour products and refined sugar (especially artificial sweeteners and
canned drinks) etc. tend towards acidity. You can have too much of a
good thing. Traditionally, such food were eaten with digestives, e.g.
horseradish sauce with beef; apple sauce with pork; mint sauce with lamb;
cranberry sauce for turkey, sauerkraut, kimchi
etc. The easterners used garlic,
ginger, turmeric, and other curry spices for their nutrients and as
digestives to counteract the toxins in acid-forming food. Peppermint and parsley are
often recommended for acidity. Peppermint is antispasmodic and peppermint
sweets and creams are often sucked after meals. But, be aware that peppermint antidotes
homeopathic medicines and sweets can cause dental decay. It is very easy to
grow luscious parsley, especially the flat leaf variety, coriander etc. in
deep pots or even in 4-litre or larger plastic milk bottles with vegetable
scraps mixed into the soil if you do not make compost. There are many youtube
videos to motivate you. You need to monitor how
your own urine pH - i.e. how your body - responds to what you eat.
Also, be aware that people like me, whose immune system has been compromised
by DDT and medication, are intolerant of some food. Some people use the
Coca Test
(or Pulse test) to identify potential allergens that can also upset the
body's biochemistry. Also, there are too many additives in food now. My
husband and I found that our bloating and flatulence and general physical and
mental discomfort vanished when we stopped using margarines and switched to
butter and plant oils. Kinesiology
can assess sensitivities through muscle testing. I use a pendulum to assess
whether the item is beneficial or harmful to me through a muscular response
from the body itself. During a private
consultation, an NHS doctor found that I was allergic to beet but not cane
sugar; he suggested that this could be due to differences in their
processing. So, as I stated in the Disclaimer, each person
has to take responsibility for their own decisions. One man’s food is another
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Some case notes on
acidity ·
Gastritis -
This was brought on by bitterly cold and windy weather in Nov/Dec 2011 when
we had the Beast from the East. Homeopathic remedies (Nat Phos 30c) eased the pain - but they did not completely
cure my gastritis. The home treatment for chest and head congestion led to slow
but steady improvement in acid-base balance. I suspect that it was
mainly due to the Alkalising Drink, although I stopped having it. Other
remedies which will be disclosed elsewhere helped me heal after declining
proton pump inhibitors (Omeprazole) which I was told I had to take for the
rest of my life! In 2020, we restarted taking the Alkalising Drink on
alternate days as a potential protection against COVID-19, which we did not
catch. ·
Pleurisy
and bronchitis - Initially brought on by stress and exposure to chemical
sprays in recycled air in the confined space of air cabins during a long-haul
flight. This was probably compounded by cross- infection. I
recovered with similar home remedies, esp
the alkalising drink. ·
Unknown
cause of abdominal pain - A very thin lady had severe abdominal pain from Feb 2013 to
November 2013. She had numerous blood and urine tests and various types
of scans - all negative. During this time she had lost a stone in
weight, which suggested loss of bone mass. The colonoscopy in November
2013 also showed a healthy colon. I suggested that the problem might be
due to acidosis outside her tolerance range, which could cause inflammations
and spasms, besides encouraging Candida Albicans.
There is a detailed article on Systemic Candida at :
https://janus.net.pl/en/2018/01/22/candida-fungi/.
Similar information was covered in a book by Leon Chaitow,
first published in 1987, which led me to try Acidophilus with success in 1988
and which led to rejecting antibiotics and other unnecessary medication and
researching Complementary Therapies instead.
You can control parasitic Candida, which can destroy mucosa and cause
inflammations - but be aware that Candida die-off can be nasty since it
releases toxins into the blood stream. So, you may have to pace your
treatment. There are many online resources on Candida die-off. Blepharitis The alkalising drink had
another unexpected beneficial effect in her case. She had been seeing
hospital consultants about her dry and inflamed eyes for several years and
had been wearing wrap round glasses to create a more humid environment and
keep dust off her eyes and used eye drops as prescribed. This developed
into blepharitis, which was
managed with castor oil, since my husband cleared his blepharitis in 2001
with this home remedy. When I visited her on the 22 December 2013, she
showed me her eyes - there was no swelling or redness and they were not
bothering her as much. Since blepharitis could be due to systemic
fungal infection, this again suggested that correcting the extracellular pH
had created a hostile environment for the fungus which was naturally dying
off. So, this shows that when the body's pH is outside the normal
range (in her case mainly due to stress), it can cause very unpleasant,
even if not life threatening, symptoms, e.g. even fungal pneumonia. She
now cleans her eyes with the alkalising formula. Please note that the
consultant we saw when my husband had blepharitis did suggest
bicarbonate of soda for an eye wash - but this topical treatment did not help
– but cold pressed castor oil (an antifungal) did this very rapidly.
His blepharitis was due to local injury caused by eye surgery. So, castor oil
was enough – but if the blepharitis keeps coming back, oral bicarbonate of
soda MAY help. ·
Fatigue
and symptoms of fungal infections - someone
I knew had ME for decades and had never felt well since. She had reflux
and fungal infections from time to time. She had a need to have a nap
in the afternoons and generally felt tired. Over the years she had
tried homeopathy, acupuncture and other therapies when prescription medicines
had not helped her recover her energy levels. She did not test the
urine pH but had the alkalising drink as well as some Biochemic tissue salts
and felt that her energy levels were up. Although she still felt tired,
she could go out every day and enjoy herself without a need for
naps. After 6 months, this lady reported that she is going through
a good spell and had increased the number of hours she works for a charity.
Having noticed the change in her, her friend was going to try the remedy. ·
Diabetic
with no energy - A
diabetic friend had Candida explosion in Nov 2013 after he had antibiotics in
Malta for a viral infection he picked up there. He started taking the
Alkalising Drink in January when he felt that his energy level had become
really low. He was then misdiagnosed and treated for cancer - but felt
that the alkalising drink had helped him regain his normal energy
level. The so-called cancer (which was actually Candida Albicans) disappeared when he applied Castor Oil
topically but kept coming back. He has systemic Candida due to his
diabetes, which is difficult to control. Candida can cause sugar addiction. ·
Duodenal
ulcer – a lady was diagnosed with this condition had blood in the
stool. Her problem was rapidly
corrected by drinking the alkalising
drink and consuming coconut oil to coat the mucosa. She developed a liking for the latter which
she continues to have on toast instead of butter. This is because Intestinal pH: a major driver of human gut microbiota composition and metabolism | Nature Reviews
Gastroenterology & Hepatology. o
The pH varies between people due
to diet, microbial and external
factors. o
The pH also changes along the gastrointestinal tract See
digestive track frmbi-02-1192316-g001.jpg (2365×1304) in Frontiers | Intestinal and fecal
pH in human health. Patients with ulcerative colitis seem to have
substantially lower pH in the right colon. o
The pH
affects: the microbiotic composition, gene expression and
metabolism; the microbes in turn act like back seat drivers, causing food
cravings and addiction. · A friend in remission from prostate cancer did not want hormone treatment when his PSA count steadily rose to 10 in 2022. He followed Vernon Johnson’s bicarbonate of soda protocol and his PSA count steadily dropped to 5.1 by June 2023. He has not had to have treatment but is being monitored as of Feb 2026. See See Bsoda.pdf for details and other case studies, including research showing that bicarbonate of soda prevents metastasis of hormone-linked cancers. |
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