1.Fred DaviesFred.davies@gmail.com8/15/20121

2. Fred DaviesHerbal and Wellness Consultant Master Herbalist Lifetime study of nutrition and wellness Loves to garden Retired from 27 years of Air Force service8/15/2012 2 3. Alternative Healing Systems, "After careful review of successful alternative healing systems, I came to a startling conclusion: All of them produce alkaline-forming reactions in the body. In my opinion this is why they work so well and why they have survived..." He then lists many of the alternative healing modalities. Alkalize or Die, p.1128/15/2012 3 4. Disclaimer The information contained within this briefing is of aneducational nature only and does not constitute medical ordental advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure orprevent any disease. It has not been bought, brought to you,or approved by any government department at all. If medical or dental advice is what you are seeking I amlegally obliged to tell you to see a physician, dentist or otherperson with a government endorsed license to decide howyou should be treated. If you wish to take personalresponsibility for your own health and make up your ownmind then I hope this information may help you to make yourown decisions.8/15/2012 4 5. pHMiracleLiving.com The human organism is alkaline by design and acidic by function. If we will maintain this alkaline design of our body through an alkaline lifestyle and diet we can prevent ALL sickness and disease. For the cure of all disease will not be found in its treatment, but in its prevention.8/15/20125 6. Health or Disease A healthy or diseased terrain is determined primarily by four things: Its acid/alkaline balance (pH) Its electric/magnetic charge (negative or positive) Its level of poisoning (toxicity) Its nutritional statusSick and Tired, Young and Young, pg 218/15/20126 7. The pH level of our internal fluids affects every cell in our bodies. The entire metabolic process depends on an alkaline environment. Chronic overacidity corrodes body tissue, and if left unchecked will interrupt all cellular activities and functions, from the beating of your heart to the neural firing of your brain. Overacidity is at the root of all sickness and disease. (Robert O. Young, Ph.D, The pH Miracle p5 )8/15/2012 7 8. How Did We Get Out of Balance Life--Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit The Standard American Diet is highly acid Stress causes acid in the body All body functions produce acid waste Toxins in the environment, heavy metals, sugars, processed foods, chemicals in water, food, and air Electromagnetic disturbances Less nutrition, less alkaline minerals, less real value in the food that we eat8/15/2012 8 9. Why Didnt Our Grandparents have to worry about Acid / Alkaline Balance? Why? Chemicals have increased exponentially And have been added to our water, food and air All are acidic and increase toxicity in our bodies They ate organic foods, fresh from the garden No chemicals, more nutrition, fresh living, alkaline Out in the sunshine and getting more exercise We get processed foods, lacking nutrition, acid We must add colloidal trace minerals to our diet8/15/2012 9 10. Potential for Hydrogen -- pH Acid NeutralBlood Alkaline 0 7 7.365 14 Acid = 1 7 = A proton donor or electron acceptor Base or Alkaline = 7 14 = an electron donor or proton acceptor Protons = positively charged ions hydrogen (H+) Electrons are negatively charged ions Hydroxyl (OH-)8/15/2012 10 11. The pH of Intracellular Fluiddetermines Nutrient Absorptionand Toxin ReleaseFluid bathes all the cells within thebody. This fluid also allows nutrients to gointo the cells and toxins to come out.8/15/201211 12. pH of Common Drinks DRINKpHORP More Acid Carbonated Cola Drinks ~ 2.5 +394 XXXade Sport Drinks~ 2.5 +450 Popular Bottled Water (RO) ~5+424 Tap Water68 +386More Alkaline Blood7.365 Fresh Organic Veggie Juice ~9-2508/15/201212 13. What is ORP Oxidizing Reducing Potential (ORP) Oxidizing = To oxidize, To rust, To burn up, To break down Reducing = giving away, neutralizing oxidation Reducing potential = the ability to donate energy to the body. positive (+) ORP = oxidize, rust, or breakdown Negative (-) ORP = energizes, is antioxident8/15/2012 13 14. pH Test StripsMade for Urine & Saliva8/15/2012 14 15. Alkaline or Acid or Alkaline or Acid AreapH RangeAcid or Alkaline Saliva6.8-7.2 Alkaline Gastric Juice 1.0 3.5 Acid Small Intestine 7.5 8.0 Alkaline Large Intestine 5.5 7.0 Acid8/15/2012 15 16. 7 Buffer Systems 1. Bicarbonate Buffer 2. Phosphate/Ammonia Buffer 3. Protein Buffer 4. Electrolyte Buffer 5. Low Density Lipoproteins or Fat Buffers 6. Hormone Buffers 7. WaterYoung & Young, Sick and Tired, p 56-588/15/201216 17. Common Problems of Overacidity Allergies Fatigue Mood disorders and Neurological Imbalance Low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (diabetes) Catching everything that is going around Some may call the result Aging8/15/2012 17 18. Food Intake affects Acid/Alkaline Quality of the food you eat Preparation keep it in its wholesome state Your emotional feeling while you eat How you eat Chew Chew Chew Slow Down Dont drink liquids with meals dilutes stomach acids Chew your liquids and drink your food WHY?8/15/2012 18 19. AA18/15/2012 19 20. Beverages & Drinks BeerXBeverages & Drinks CoffeeXAA2Beverages & Drinks Coffee substitute drinksXBeverages & Drinks Fruit juice (natural) XBeverages & Drinks Fruit juice (sweetened) XBeverages & Drinks LiquorXBeverages & Drinks Soda/PopXBeverages & Drinks Tea (black) XBeverages & Drinks Tea (herbal, green) XBeverages & Drinks Water (Fiji, Hawaiian, Evian) XBeverages & Drinks Water (sparkling) XBeverages & Drinks Water (spring)XBeverages & Drinks Wine8/15/2012X 20 21. Vegetables AlfalfaXVegetables Alfalfa grass XVegetables Asparagus XVegetables Aubergine/Egg plant XVegetables Barley grass XVegetables Basil X AA3Vegetables Bell peppers/capsicums (all colors) XVegetables Blue-Green AlgaeXVegetables BokChoy XVegetables Brussels sproutsXVegetables Cabbage lettuce, freshXVegetables Canned vegetables XVegetables Cauliflower XVegetables Cayenne pepperXVegetables CeleryXVegetables ChivesXVegetables CilantroXVegetables Comfrey XVegetables Cooked vegetables (all kinds) XVegetables Cucumber, freshXVegetables DandelionXVegetables Dog grassXVegetables Endive, fresh X 8/15/2012 21Vegetables French cut (green) beansX 22. VegetablesFrozen vegetables XVegetablesGarlicXVegetablesGingerXVegetablesAA4 Ginseng XVegetablesGreen cabbage, (December Harvest) XVegetablesGreen cabbage, (March Harvest)XVegetablesHorse radishXVegetablesJicama XVegetablesKale XVegetablesKamut grassXVegetablesLambs lettuceXVegetablesLeeks (bulbs) XVegetablesLettuce XVegetablesMushrooms XVegetablesMustard greensXVegetablesOnion XVegetablesOregano XVegetablesParsnipsXVegetablesPeas, fresh X8/15/2012VegetablesPeas, ripeX 22 23. Vegetables Peppers XVegetables Pickled vegetablesXVegetables Pumpkins (raw)XVegetables Raw onionsXVegetables Red cabbage XAA5Vegetables Rhubarb stalksXVegetables Savoy Cabbage XVegetables Sea VegetablesXVegetables Seaweed (dulse, kelp, layer, etc) XVegetables Shave grassXVegetables SorrelXVegetables SauerkrautXVegetables Soy SproutsXVegetables Spinach (March harvest) XVegetables Spinach (other than March)XVegetables Sprouted seeds (all kinds) XVegetables Squash (all kinds, raw) XVegetables Straw grassXVegetables Thyme XVegetables Tomatoes (puree fresh)XVegetables Tomatoes (raw)XVegetables Tomatoes (sundried) XVegetables WatercressXVegetables Wheat grassXVegetables White cabbage XVegetables Yeast X 8/15/2012 23Vegetables ZucchiniX 24. David Niven MillerAnti-aging expert and author of Grow Youthful "Increasing your consumption of good quality tap water or filtered water can transform your health and play a central role in the healing of virtually all degenerative diseases. However, alkaline water has profound long-term effects because it alkalizes your body and provides an effective antioxidant. http://www.growyouthful.com/toc6wateralk.php8/15/201224 25. Changing Behavior Hear an idea you like10% Consciously decide to adopt the idea 25% Decide when you will do it 40% Plan how you will do it50% Commit to someone else that you will do it 65% Have a specific appointment with the person you committed to, at which time you will report to them whether you have done it 95%8/15/2012From Teaching Children Joy by Linda & Richard Eyre 25 26. References Barefoot, Robert R., (2002) Death by Diet Baroody, Theodore A., (2006) Alkalize or Die Brown, Susan E. & Trivieri, Larry Jr, (2006) The Acid Alkaline Food Guide, Cook, Michelle Schoffro, (2008), The Ultimate pH Solution Balance Your Body Chemistry to Prevent Disease and Lose Weight Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2002), The pH Miracle, Balance your Diet, Reclaim your Life Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2004), The pH Miracle for Diabetes, A Revolutionary Diet Plan for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Young, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2006), The pH Miracle for Weight Loss, Balance Your Body Chemistry, Achieve Your Ideal Weight Sang Y Whang, (2006) Reverse Aging8/15/201226 27. Heart, Mind, Body and Spirit Quotes Compiled from various booksby Fred Davies8/15/2012 27 28. A Positive Outlook "Emotions such as happiness optimism, and joy boost the immune system, according to research A long term study of older men, who had high levels of optimism had a dramatically reduced risk of angina, non-fatal, heart attack, and death from coronary heart disease compared to men who were more pessimistic....The Ultimate pH Solution, p1308/15/201228 29. Acupuncture and Acupressure, Immune-boosting properties would certainly play a role in helping your body deal with the impact of pH imbalance. Acupuncture also helps the body get rid of toxic buildup in the joints, organs and tissues that may be disrupting the proper flow of energy. Equally important, acupuncture is an excellent stress-reduction tool. The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1268/15/2012 29 30. Balancemost important thing you will learn is to The singlepH With Waterget your body plenty of pure water. And not just anywateralkalizing water. Ideally, youll get at leastfour liters (about one gallon) of good water every day.Getting liberal amounts of alkaline water (having apH between 9 and 11) neutralizes stored acid wasteand, if consumed ever day gently removes acids fromthe body (Young p93) Rule of Thumb 1 liter of electron rich alkaline waterevery day for each 40 pounds of body weight. Forsomeone 160 pounds thats 4 liters.8/15/201230 31. Dr. Susan Lark M.D.University lecturer and author ofThe Chemistry Of Success "Drinking four to six glasses of alkaline water a day will help to neutralize over acidity and over time will help to restore your buffering ability. Alkaline water should be used when conditions of over acidity develop, such as cold, flu or bronchitis. Like vitamins C, E and Beta Carotene, alkaline water acts as an antioxidant because of its excess supply of free electrons. This can help the body against the development of heart disease, strokes, immune dysfunctions, and other common ailments."8/15/2012 31 32. Alternative Healing Systems, "After careful review of successful alternative healing systems, I came to a startling conclusion: All of them produce alkaline-forming reactions in the body. In my opinion this is why they work so well and why they have survived..." He then lists many of the alternative healing modalities. Alkalize or Die, p.1128/15/2012 32 33. Deep Breathing "The lungs take carbon dioxide out from carbonic acids making the blood more alkaline. The blood pH is the highest when it comes out of the lungs. Reverse Aging, p.418/15/2012 33 34. Deep the common denominators in eliminating "One ofBreathing acid is deep breathing When you hold your breath or take shallow breaths you are robbing your body of much-needed oxygen. In addition, you are accumulating carbon dioxide, which is acidic and needs to be expelled from the body through exhalation. If it builds up in the blood, it reacts with water for form carbonic acid, which causes a drop in the blood pH." (See deep breathing exercise this page) The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1228/15/2012 34 35. Disease "The Japanese classify human disease in two categories: contagious disease and adult diseases. Contagious diseases are caused by viruses and bacteria Adult diseases are non-contagious diseases that we develop, just because we get old. The Japanese claim that the underlying causes of these adult diseases are the accumulation of acids in our body, poor blood circulation and poor cell activity. Reverse Aging, p.488/15/201235 36. Eat Organic "It is even better for the body if you find organic food grown in your own area. The vital life energies gained from eating fruits and vegetables grown in your locals are always more alkaline forming than those raised in other locals and places. Thus, there is great alkaline wisdom in Voltaires statement, "Cultivate your own garden. Alkalize or Die, p.998/15/201236 37. Emotions "All emotions, thoughts and feelings, of whatever kind, are felt in the physical body. Those which are inharmonious produce acid reactions Intense emotion is not wrong in itself, but to hold on stubbornly to it always creates more acidity, leading to illness and pain... When hostility is aimed toward another, the body of the sender is the one adversely affected. Therefore, the greater the intensity of hostility (feeling) the greater the amount of acid produced.Alkalize or Die, p.1258/15/201237 38. Exercise, "The effects of exercise can be either alkaline or acid producing Exercising with good aerobic activity to just before the point of exhaustion creates an alkaline response because of the increased oxygenation. If we exercise past that point, the body releases excess stored acidity.... Once the body has become accustomed to exercise, it craves it, for it pumps all organs and glands. Hormonal and digestive functions increase. Proper alkaline-acid balance is then restored.Alkalize or Die, p.1048/15/201238 39. Exercise "The proper amount of exercisefollowed by a resting period helpsget rid of waste product includingaccumulated waste, especially ifone drinks Alkaline water duringthat rest period". Reverse Aging, p.458/15/201239 40. Exercise A whole chapter on acid andalkaline forms of exerciseThe pH Miracle for Diabetes, p.1468/15/201240 41. Face Lift "The best remedy is to drink alkaline water for a few years, not just to remove facial fat but to reduce the body acid level. Then before you know it, the lines will disappear and the color will come back naturally, without any side effects.Reverse Aging, p.478/15/201241 42. FIR (Far Infrared) Sauna Therapy "The result of sitting in a Far Infrared Sauna; more sweat, and more acidic toxins excreted through the skin, in less time.The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1288/15/2012 42 43. Gratitude "By shifting your focus to gratitude for the things you have, the people with whom you share life, youll help reduce acidic stress hormones Each day write down 10 things you are grateful for By focusing your attention on the positive aspects of your life, youll be helping restore hormonal balance to your body, which in turn helps restore alkaline balance. The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1318/15/201243 44. Lymph Drainage "A special massage therapy known as lymph drainage, or lymphatic massage, is designed to help sluggish lymph fluid get moving. Trained therapist use hands on techniques to detect the direction, strength, and quality of the lymph flow, then perform gentle massage movements to stimulate the pathways and improve the flow. The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1258/15/201244 45. Massage and Body Work "A soothing light massage is alkaline forming. A deep massage is acid because it releases acid more quickly than the body can expel them, thus causing muscle soreness A talented reflexologist can produce an immediate alkaline- forming reaction in the body. If employed to vigorously, however, an alarming amount of acid waste is released.... Chiropractic can produce either an acid or alkaline response... Alkalize or Die, p.1158/15/2012 45 46. Massage "Massage reduces the production of cortisol and other acid-forming stress hormonesThe Ultimate pH Solution, p.1248/15/2012 46 47. Meditation "Meditation can be a useful tool to reduce stress and the havoc it causes in our minds and bodies It can be conducted as a stand alone technique or integrated into practices such as yoga, tai chi, deep- breathing, or qigong meditation is integrally linked to the function of the autonomic nervous system, which regulates many organs and muscles in our bodies. It plays a role in how our heart beats, how we breathe and sweat and how effectively our digestive system works.The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1238/15/201247 48. Moonlight "The moon is a very alkalizing force for all who have trouble slowing themselves down or who possess a quick and hot temper. Thyroid and pituitary glands are benefited. It is especially advisable for women to sleep so that moonlight shines on their faces, for its alkalizing and magnetic effect on the ovaries and uterus and significant. Alkalize or Die, p.1098/15/2012 48 49. Music "It would be incorrect to say that some music is alkaline and some music is acid. Rather, it is how the individual resonates with sound that produces either alkaline or acid-forming reactions Harmonious music creates an alkaline reaction by relaxing and synchronizing nerves, organs, and the glandular systems. Increased energy and well-being result... Acid rock or heavy metal produce acid-forming reactions by their disharmonious vibrations. If after listening to this type of music you feel angry, confused or scattered, then that song is having an acid forming affect on you.Alkalize or Die, p.1288/15/201249 50. One Point Focus "Hold your attention one inch below the navel, and imagine there is a single dot the size of a quarter. Reduce the size of this imaginary dot several times by one-half, without letting it disappear. Do this for 10-30 seconds. By holding this point you center the mind, quiet the body and actually produce a remarkable reaction i the hormonal system. Instantly the alkaline enzyme chyle is released throughout the body via the lymphatic system. Chyle alkalizes the body, strengthens every muscle, and organizes the thought processes. This will make you both relaxed and empowered.Alkalize or Die, p.1268/15/201250 51. Physical Trauma Forms Acid "When you are physically injured, you are also emotionally injured and both result in acid-forming wastes Emotional trauma can cause as much or more acid-forming poison as the physical injury.Alkalize or Die, p.1068/15/201251 52. Release Stress "The next time you are feelingoverwhelmed by work, family, oranother type of stress, ask yourself "Will this matter at the end of my life?The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1238/15/2012 52 53. Self Lymph Massage Use long upward strokes and moving toward your heart with each stroke. Geranium, juniper and black pepper (essential) oils are particularly good at improving lymph flow.The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1258/15/2012 53 54. Serviceof establishing and maintaining an alkaline "The secret forming state of being is devotion in the form of Service to Others. A warm loving smile.., a sincere touch, a monetary offering to someone in need, a kind word or prayer for an animal in pain, the heartfelt blessing for the food you prepare, joyously helping a neighbor mend a fence, a good belly laugh with a physically sick friend... Alkalize or Die, p.1328/15/2012 54 55. Sincere Prayer "In order for food to be electrically and chemically altered into alkalinity, the prayer must be honestly felt. Recall the water blessed by a priest."Alkalize or Die, p.1338/15/201255 56. Spirit Healing "I have witnessed the laying on of hands as a healing modality, and have watched in awe as many acute conditions eased or disappeared completely. Alignment with the Holy spirit is the most powerful and rapid way of achieving an alkaline-forming reaction in the body. In its clearest channel form, which is pure prayer, the holy essence transmutes acid waste products instantly. This leads to spontaneous healing of whatever physical, emotional, or spiritual ailment may exist. Alkalize or Die, p.1338/15/2012 56 57. Sprouts "Sprouts, with their tremendous regenerating properties, are incredibly nutritious and alkalizes. All the wide variety of vitamins and minerals in a seed or grain explode when sprouted. Sprouting also takes starches, proteins, and hormonal agents in the seed and turns them into very alkalizing, easily assimilated, predigested proteins and subtle vegetable sugars. Finally, the phytochemicals that fight cancer appear in plants just as soon as they sprout. The pH Miracle, Balance your Diet, Reclaim your Health, p.1938/15/2012 57 58. Stress "Any stressor that the mind or body interprets and internalizes as too much to deal with, leaves an acid residue." Read the rest for 5 reasons why Alkalize or Die, p.1198/15/2012 58 59. Stress "Stress, whether physical or mental, creates more acid Mental Stress can be more devastating than physical stress because there is no rest period. One can continue on with mental stress until it can really acidify the person. It is a vicious cycle. Mental stress creates more acids and acids can make you feel more depressed. Japanese doctors claim that drinking alkaline water can change a depressed mood into a brighter, calmer mood. Reverse Aging, p.458/15/2012 59 60. Sunlight "At least a half to one hour of direct sunlight a day is requisite for the bodys system to produce proper hormonal levels and assist alkaline-acid balances. Alkalize or Die, p.1098/15/201260 61. Sunshine "The sunshine that produces the vitamin-D also causes the pituitary gland to instruct the parathyroid gland to produce the hormone calcitonin, which prevents the decalcification of the bones. Thus Vitamin-D actually prevents the health problems that it is accused of causing... When the Vitamin-D receptors in the small intestine are saturated with vitamin-D, the body can increase its absorption of calcium 20 fold, thereby minimizing allergy. Death by Diet, p.718/15/201261 62. Therapeutic Touch The entire realm of hands-on techniques, such as Reiki, Touch for Health, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and some other forms of Re-connective Healing. In addition to reducing stress and anxiety, therapeutic touch has been shown to have positive effects on many conditions linked to acidity in the body, including osteoarthritis, cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and Alzheimer type dementia.The Ultimate pH Solution, p.1278/15/2012 62 63. Work "Response to the demands of career will alkalize or acidify the body. If you feel overworked, underpaid, and detest your job, acid-forming residues are being created. If you are creative, love your job and feel appreciated, you are adding to your alkaline reserves. (the next two paragraphs are also good)Alkalize or Die, p.1298/15/201263 64. ReferencesBarefoot, Robert R., (2002) Death by DietBaroody, Theodore A., (2006) Alkalize or DieBrown, Susan E. & Trivieri, Larry Jr, (2006) The Acid Alkaline Food GuideCook, Michelle Schoffro, (2008), The Ultimate pH Solution BalanceYour Body Chemistry to Prevent Disease and Lose WeightYoung, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2002), The pH Miracle,Balance your Diet, Reclaim your LifeYoung, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2004), The pH Miracle forDiabetes, A Revolutionary Diet Plan for Type 1 and Type 2 DiabetesYoung, Robert O & Young, Shelley Redford, (2006), The pH Miracle forWeight Loss, Balance Your Body Chemistry, Achieve Your Ideal WeightSang Y Whang, (2006) Reverse Aging8/15/201264