Acid-Alkaline Balance
Acid Reflux -- Esophageal Spasms
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD, Acid Reflux)
Acid-Alkaline Balance by Karl Loren
Dr. Weston Price -- On Acid -- Alkaline Balance
Achalasia is a rare disease of the muscle of the esophagus
Mass Near The Esophagus -- Cancer? Benign?
Advice From Friends -- Esophagus Cancer
Treatments and Protocols BEYOND The Traditional
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I'd like to begin with my primary source of valid data -- this is taken from a more complete article HERE -- published by the Price-Pottenger Foundation:
First, let us define the terms acidity and alkalinity and get familiar with some basic chemistry. In terms of chemistry, when one talks about acidity or alkalinity, one is talking about hydrogen. An acid is a substance that releases hydrogen into a solution and an alkali or base is one that removes hydrogen from a solution. The amount of free hydrogen is measured on a scale ranging from 1 to 14, called pH, that denotes the exact level of acidity or alkalinity. A pH value below 7 is considered acid and above 7 alkaline.
TABLE 1. pH of Various Body Tissues (1) (12) TISSUE pH Skeletal muscle 6.9 - 7.2 Heart 7.0 - 7.4 Liver 7.2 Brain 7.1 Blood 7.35 - 7.45 Saliva 6.0 - 7.4 Urine 4.5 - 8.0 Inside the human body, the acid-alkaline balance is important since many functions in the body occur only at a certain level of acidity or alkalinity. Many enzymes and chemical reactions in the body work best at a particular pH. A small change in pH can have a profound effect on body function. For example, muscle contractibility declines and hormones like adrenaline and aldosterone increase as the body becomes slightly more acid. In addition, different parts of the body have different levels of acidity and alkalinity. Some of these are shown in Table 1. It should be noted that while there can be a wide range of pH values for the saliva and urine, the value for the blood is maintained within narrow bounds.
REGULATION OF ACID-ALKALINE BALANCE
TABLE 2. Factors Regulating Acid-Alkaline Balance in the Body (1) In the blood: Inside cells: Bicarbonate chemical reactions generating or consuming hydrogen Amino acids Albumin entry or exit of hydrogen from the cell via pumps or diffusion Globulin Hemoglobin Because of the importance of the acid-alkaline balance in the blood and tissues, the body has a number of mechanisms for regulating this balance (1) (2). These mechanisms are shown in Table 2.
Many body functions are involved in the regulation of acid-alkaline balance including respiration, excretion, digestion and cellular metabolism. In the blood stream, there are substances known as buffers that act chemically to resist changes in pH. The most important of these compounds in the blood are bicarbonate, albumin, globulin and hemoglobin. Other regulation of blood pH is done chiefly by the lungs and kidneys.
The lungs aid in acid-alkaline regulation by removing carbon dioxide from the blood. Carbon dioxide combines with water in the body to form carbonic acid, so that removing carbon dioxide is equivalent to removing acid. Respiratory rates can vary depending on the acidity of the body, speeding up under acid conditions to remove carbon dioxide and reduce acidity and slowing down under alkaline conditions to retain acids and reduce alkalinity.
The kidney also responds to the pH of the blood. If the blood is too acid, the kidney excretes extra hydrogens into the urine and retains extra sodium. Phosphorus in the form of phosphate is required for this exchange. The body obtains this phosphorus from bone if it is otherwise unavailable. When the bloodstream is extremely acid, the kidney uses a different method and excretes ammonium ions, which contain four hydrogens, into the urine. When the body is too alkaline, the process is reversed, and hydrogen is retained.
In the digestive process, acid-alkaline balance is affected by the secretions of the stomach and the pancreas. These secretions are absorbed into the bloodstream and affect the rest of the body. When food is eaten, the stomach secretes hydrochloric acid. In response to this acid, the pancreas secretes bicarbonate which neutralizes the stomach acid so that pancreatic enzymes can work properly. Normally, after eating, there are transient changes in blood pH, known as the acid and alkaline tides, that correspond to the stomach and pancreatic secretions. Usually the pH of the blood quickly returns to normal. However, if digestive secretions are out of balance, then the whole body can be affected. Some physicians, like Dr. William Philpott, feel that insufficient secretion of pancreatic bicarbonate is a major cause of over-acidity in the body. Other digestive problems that affect the body’s pH are diarrhea, which results in a loss of bicarbonate, and vomiting, which results in a loss of acid.
Just as the pH of the bloodstream is kept under tight control, the acid-alkaline environment inside the cells is also regulated so that it remains within narrow bounds. One way that this regulation occurs is by pumps in the cell membrane that cause hydrogen to enter or exit from the cell. Many of these pumps require phosphorus and magnesium to function so that micronutrient nutrition is a factor affecting acid-alkaline balance. Another way that cells regulate the pH inside the cell is by changing the chemical reactions that occur so that more or less hydrogen is produced (1).
The bottom line on the acid-alkaline balance in the body depends on the overall health and function of the body which, in turn depends on diet. There is no better way to maintain the proper acid-alkaline balance in the body than eating a proper diet -- which means, mostly, knock out sugar.
This is an MLM company and product. Normally I detest MLMs, but when a close friend suggests I look, I usually at least do that. I have not researched these claims or the product. I find this a good description of the concept of "pH." I believe that pH should be kept in proper range through diet, as these people do, but if the diet is restricted, as with difficulty in swallowing, I can see how some other substance might be useful. I will be researching further. Karl Loren
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For urine, the pH value should be between 6.8–7.0, which is in the medium green area of the litmus paper. Note: Dipping the litmus paper in a liquid, even for a few seconds, can wash the indicator off the paper and give an inaccurate reading. Keep in mind that when it comes to determining your body’s pH, you should look at averages and trends over time, especially if you’re using litmus paper. Return To Top pH and The Master’s Miracle Products
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pH, an
acronym for "potential of hydrogen," is a value that indicates the acidity
or alkalinity of a liquid. Every liquid has a pH value, which falls on a
scale between 0 and 14, with 7 being neutral. A pH value less than 7 is
acidic; values greater than 7 indicate alkalinity. 
The
Master’s Miracle Neutralizer and Soap products are pH controlled and contain
natural minerals that help neutralize acids in your body. “pH controlled”
means that the pH of these products is kept within acceptable ranges using
advanced manufacturing processes and testing methods. For example, the
Regular and Super Strength Neutralizer both have a pH between 8.0 and 8.5.