When your saliva pH is alkaline, then you are able to better absorb the nutrients from the food you are eating; your blood and lymph are then also more alkaline and transit time for food through the digestive tract is at a slower more normal pace. Alkaline saliva pH indicates that your blood is more highly oxygenated and therefore is an unfriendly environment for the growth of most viruses and bacteria. Your energy levels will be higher and digestion occurs normally.
Acidic saliva pH is an indication of acidic blood and lymph systems and is associated with two conditions:
1. Toxins and waste matter from your cells that are not being eliminated from your body
2. Failure to properly absorb essential fatty acids, proteins and minerals from the food you are eating.
Food will move too quickly through your digestive tract when saliva pH is acid. The acid environment is also conducive to the growth of viruses and bacteria and is oxygen deficient. The acid person is likely to fatigue easily and toxicity can cause mental depression, nausea, and lowered output of digestive acids and enzymes.
Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
For daily maintenance, weight loss and pH balancing, I suggest the following:
1 teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar in 1 glass of water once to twice per day.
If you drink a lot of water throughout the day, consider adding just a splash of apple cider vinegar to your glass/container each time you fill it up, rather than drinking the 2 glasses separately. You will be keeping your pH in a constant, alkalised state by sipping this highly diluted dosage.
Whole Lemon Drink
Lemons are one of the most alkaline forming foods and when consumed on a regular daily basis (especially with the rind and seeds), cause pH levels in the body to rise and become very alkaline. This is because they have a high alkaline mineral content and almost no sugar – so they have an alkaline effect on the body after they are consumed.
Whole lemon drink can be made by placing 1/2 of a whole organic lemon (rind, seed and pulp), roughly chopped, in a blender with one cup of water. Blend at high speed for one minute, and then pass through a strainer to remove the pulp.
This drink will restore the pH of your saliva, which in turn helps you to better absorb the nutrients from the food you eat.
Adding 1 tbsp of Organic blackstrap molasses to the drinks can speed up the process of restoring saliva pH and is a great way to get plenty of magnesium & potassium into your diet.
Acid/Alkaline Diet
It might come as a surprise that fruits are considered to be acid-forming. This is purely because of their high sugar content, and so I advise that you keep fruit to a minimum, 1 piece per day as part of a balanced diet is fine.
Tea & coffee are, of course, acid-forming. All herbal teas are alkaline (except for the very fruity ones and green tea, which contains nearly as much caffeine as coffee). Rooibos (Redbush) tea is a fantastic, anti-oxidant rich alternative to coffee and tea.
Bread is a tough one for many people, who rely upon it as a quick, filling part of lunch and breakfast. Try sprouted breads, which are mildly alkaline. If these are hard to find go for wraps instead of sandwiches and look for yeast free/gluten free varieties.
Staying properly hydrated is probably the most important element of the alkaline diet. Not just any water will do! Tap water is actually mildly acidic in most areas with a low pH and traces of pesticides, heavy metals, fluoride and other nasties. Spring water is often the better option.
Hi Tania,
Thanks for the post on akalinity. It is becoming increasingly important that we take an interest in this aspect of our patient’s wellbeing. With the high amounts of stress in peoples lives it is no wonder they are in the shape they are in.
Looking forward to more posts soon.