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Beneficial Bacteria Aid Digestive—and Overall—Health
…fatty acid which, along with the acids, makes it difficult for fungus and yeast (like candida) to survive. An ideal pH is between 6.7 and 6.9. (Learn how to measure your bowel's pH.) Some of the byproducts of beneficial bacteria that help create a healthy acidic environment in the colon are acetic…
Lower Osteoporosis Risk With Proper Acid/Alkaline Balance
…--> An acidic body pH weakens your bones and increases your risk Maintaining a proper pH balance is essential for overall good health and particularly important for bone health and for the treatment of osteoporosis. How an Acid pH Weakens Your Bones Our bodies must maintain a pH very close to 7.4, which…
My All-Natural Treatment Plan for Ulcerative Colitis
…abnormally high pH problem (too acidic) in the lower bowel. This, in turn, disrupts the normal bacterial flora in the colon and can be a reason for chronic diarrhea. Secondly, sugar helps feed certain forms of bacteria and yeast-like fungi like Candida, which can get out of control and cause systemic…
Nutrients that Support the Treatment of Osteoporosis
…percent of all dietary phosphorus is readily absorbed and directly transported into the bloodstream. Also unlike calcium, your body has very little control over how much phosphorus is absorbed. Certain minerals such as iron and magnesium can interfere with phosphorus absorption, but only when large amounts…
Diet Basics for Optimum Health
…emphasizes more meats and refined foods at the expense of raw, unrefined vegetables. It’s largely responsible for obesity being totally out of control. We Must Change Americans spend more than $120 billion a year on fast food; in almost every fast-food chain, you can now double the calories of a meal…
How Can I Prevent a Gout Attack?
Learn diet and lifestyle tips for preventing a painful gout flare-up In addition to controlling gout through natural treatments, you can take steps to prevent a gout attack. Here are some recommendations: * Eliminate foods high in purine. The nucleic acid purine is converted by the body into uric acid…
Common Causes of High Blood Pressure
…size of the artery decreases and it takes more pressure to push blood through. Like all muscles, the ones surrounding your blood vessel walls are controlled by the nerves, which can be triggered by the next cause of high blood pressure—stress. Back to Top Your Stress Level Most people think of jobs…
What Is Osteoporosis?
…cases seen by rheumatologists and about five percent of cases seen by general practitioners. Osteoporosis is a complex condition that can rarely be controlled or reversed by simply taking one pill or another. Medications do not provide the type of stress that bone growth requires, and very often there are…
