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  Nyema Hermiston (Homeopath, Naturopath, Registered Nurse)
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  Nyema has been in 'general practice' treating adults and children for acute and chronic illnesses for over 20 years. She is Vice President of The ... View profile

  An alkaline diet means eating higher proportions of fruit and vegetables than acid forming foods like protein foods, fats, breads  and other starches. Large amounts  of information are dedicated to this topic, but generally it's really as simple as increasing fruit and vegetables in the diet - at least five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit each day to change the balance from more acid to more alkaline.
  Three direct measures can quickly alkalise the body:
  1. A daily fresh juice (carrot, celery and apple)
  2. Water with the juice of half a lemon squeezed in (rinsing the mouth afterwards to prevent tooth enamel erosion) one or more times daily
  3. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water daily.
  So that you know when you've reached a satisfactory alkaline status, you can get acid/alkaline test strips from your health professional (or ask at your local pharmacy). You can test both saliva and urine with these strips, aiming for a result of pH 7.0 - 7.5. When you get this result consistently, you know that the measures you're taking are enough. If not, increase the alkalising methods above.
  When alkalising your body, it can be surprising how many symptoms reduce in severity, or disappear altogether, leaving you feeling great. Everyone benefits from having an alkaline system. Enjoy! Reply to this post  |  Report
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