Lets face it, we are all prone to eating foods that our doctors would not recommend and in moderation, this is generally fine. But there are a number of foods that when consumed on a regular basis, can have a catastrophic effect on our bodies and in many cases lead to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and arthritis among others.

It’s not just about us adults though, is it? What about our children? Our children are very much our future and it’s crucial that if we want to change this cycle of poor dietary education, we start with our children today.

So, if living to a ripe old age and being able to watch your grandchildren grow interests you, then read on and find out more about what we at the Budwig Center feel are the five most harmful foods you could possibly eat.

Deep Fried Doughnuts

First on our list of the five worst foods to eat are good old Doughnuts/Donuts.

Doughnuts generally contain around 40% trans fats, which is one of the two forms of unsaturated fats. Trans fats in excess can be very detrimental to our health and can cause many serious illnesses such as heart disease, strokes and even cancer.

Trans fats are formed when an oil goes through a hydrogenation process. This kind of hydrogenated fat is used most commonly when cooking and is often used as an ingredient in many of today’s processed foods. It is mostly used to prolong the life of the food, although the same cannot be said of the consumer.

Another thing to remember about doughnuts is that they are also full of sugar with the average doughnut being worth about 200 – 300 calories each.

As is the case with all fried foods, there is also the added risk of the carcinogenic chemical Acrylamide, which is created when food is roasted, toasted or fried at very high temperatures.

Soda/Fizzy Drinks

In the past 10 years or so, the average consumption of fizzy drinks per person has increased from 10 to 25 gallons per year. It has also been suggested that the average American will consume around 56 gallons of soda each year!

One can of soda contains around 10 teaspoons of sugar, 30 to 55 mg of caffeine and 150 calories. They are also full of other harmful ingredients such as artificial food colorings and sulphites.

In a Bangor University study, it was found that fizzy drinks can actually modify the metabolism and in turn cause the body to burn sugar instead of burning fat. This is why fizzy drinks are most commonly associated with obesity as well as an increased risk in type two diabetes.

If you think that drinking sugar free or low calorie sodas will avoid those issues, think again. Diet and zero sugar drinks contain artificial sweeteners which in many instances contain Aspartame. Aspartame is around 200 times sweeter than sugar and has been linked to a whole host of health issues including diabetes, epilepsy, alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, depression, parkinson’s disease and many many others.

French Fries / Chips (UK)

Any food that is deep fried in a vat of oil will undoubtedly be bad for your health. This is why the good old French fry makes it into our top five of most harmful of foods.

When carbohydrates such as potatoes are cooked at very high temperatures, they form carcinogenic substances called acrylamides, which as stated previously, have a strong correlation with cancer.

Eating French fries on a regular basis as well as most other deep fried foods, will mean that you are consuming high levels of saturated fats and trans fats while at the same time, increasing your calorie intake. This will eventually lead to weight gain, stroke and higher levels of LDL cholesterol. Excessive trans fats may also lead to cell damage in turn encouraging tumour production.

Potato Chips / Crisps (UK)

If you’re a lover of eating potato chips (or other variants such as corn chips and tortilla chips), then you may not be fully aware of just what you are eating. Potato chips, like French fries, are deep fried and so are full of trans fats not to mention lots of salt and sodium, all of which are extremely bad for us in excess.

In the UK alone, six billion packs of crisps (potato chips) are consumed each year, many by young children as a part of their daily diet. This is the equivalent to adding around five litres of cooking oil to their diets each year!! In the U.S, around 3 billion lbs of potato chips are consumed annually at a total cost of around $7 billion.

As potato chips are deep fried, they also create acrylamides which testing has proved to produce tumours in lab rats. There is also some evidence to suggest that when pregnant women consume acrylamides in the form of potato chips, French fries and other deep fried foods that this can affect an unborn baby, just as excessive drinking and smoking can.

Excessive consumption of potato chips/crisps can and will eventually lead to obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and possibly kidney disease.

Fried Non-Fish Seafood

When we speak of non-fish seafood, we are referring to creatures such as shrimps, clams, oysters, crabs and lobsters.

Consuming these bottom feeding scavengers not only hides the usual dangers of trans fats and acrylamide as stated in the other foods above, but also the added risks of consuming mercury and even parasites and viruses.

Certain sea creatures such as clams and oysters are often referred to as “filter feeders” meaning that they tend to store in their bodies all of the bacteria, toxins and oil that they get from the seabed.

So please, try to refrain from consuming the foods above if you want to remain in good health and avoid any prolonged chronic illnesses.

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In order to develop a healthy and neutral pH state, our pH level needs to be around 7.4 on the scale from 1 to 14, with 1 being Acidic and 14 being alkaline. At this level, our bodies are able to function more effectively and fight off any potential chronic diseases.

When our pH levels are out of balance and drop below 7.4, our system becomes more acidic (Acidosis) and forces our body to extract essential vitamins such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium from vital organs, bones and teeth in order to neutralize the effect of the Acidosis.

This in turn causes a form of corrosion within our bodies and if undetected over a prolonged period of time, can lead to the onset of many serious illnesses.

Alkaline Foods and Cancer

As we know, Cancerous cells thrive and multiply within a low oxygen and acidic environment. Research has also shown that terminally ill cancer patients typically have an acidity level of around 1,000 times those of healthy individuals. This proves to highlight how vital it is to maintain the right pH balance of our cells and tissues so that cancer and other diseases are unable to exist.

The Dangers of Acidosis

Acidosis can manifest itself in many ways and can be identified by the following symptoms and illnesses.

• Reduces the body’s ability to absorb vital minerals and other nutrients
• Limits the energy production of the cells
• Leads to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, tuberculosis, high blood pressure and many forms of Cancer.
• Allows cancer tumour cells to multiply
• Increases susceptibility to fatigue
• Accelerates premature aging including wrinkles, poor eyesight, memory loss and other common signs of aging.
• Can cause anxiety, diarrhea, diabetes, headaches, hyperactivity, insomnia, nervousness, weight gain, rapid heartbeat and hypertension.
• Decreases brain functionality
• Interferes with oxygen delivery to the cells

Understanding Alkaline Foods and Alkaline FORMING Foods

When we say alkaline or acid food, what we are referring to is it’s levels of acid or alkaline prior to being digested and processed by the body.

What we are interested in, are the foods that are alkaline forming. What this means is the foods that end up alkaline after they are processed. So a food could initially be primarily acidic, but after processing the result is alkaline.

List of Alkaline Forming Foods

The good news, is that by incorporating alkaline forming foods into our daily diet, we able to eliminate acidosis and create a healthy environment that is inhospitable to disease.

The alkaline producing food list below includes a large number of the most common foods that are highly alkalizing and of which will help to put you on the right track in obtaining that perfect pH balance of 7.4. It is also important to note that raw foods are generally more alkaline than cooked foods.

- ALKALIZING FRUITS

Highly Alkaline (pH 8.5 – 9.0)

Blackberries, Cantaloupe Melons, Dates (Dried), Figs (Dried), Grapes, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi Fruit, Lemons, Limes, Mango, Papaya, Passion Fruit, Pears, Pineapple, Raisins, Tangerines, Watermelon

Moderately Alkaline (pH 7.5 – 8.0)

Apples, Apricots, Avocados, Bananas (Ripe), Bell Peppers, Blackberries, Black Currants, Currants, Gooseberries, Grapefruit, Guavas, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches, Persimmons, Strawberries, Tangerines

Low Alkaline (pH 7.0 – 7.25)

Bananas (unripe), Cherries, Coconut, Raspberries, Tomatoes

Neutral Alkaline (pH 6.75 – 7.25)

Blueberries, Plums, Prunes, Rhubarb

- ALKALIZING VEGETABLES

Highly Alkaline (pH 8.5 – 9.0)

Alfalfa Grass, Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Barley Grass, Collard Greens, Dandelion, Endive, Sorrel, Spirulina, Watercress, Wheat Grass

Moderately Alkaline (pH 7.5 – 8.0)

Beets, Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard Greens, Corn (sweet), Green Beans, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Parsnips, Pumpkins, Red Radishes, Spinach, String Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Zucchini/Courgette

Low Alkaline (pH 7.0 – 7.25)

Artichokes(Jerusalem), Brussel Sprouts, Cucumbers, Eggplant / Aubergine, Green Cabbage, Leeks, Mushrooms, Okra, Olives, Onions, Peas (Fresh), Red Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, White Cabbage, White Radish

Neutral Alkaline (pH 6.75 – 7.25)

Artichokes (Globe), Horseradish, Lentils, Lima Beans

- ALKALIZING PROTEIN

Almonds, Chestnuts, Millet, Tempeh (fermented), Tofu (fermented), Whey Protein Powder

- ALKALIZING DAIRY

Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese, Milk (Raw), Whey

- ALKALIZING ALGAE’S

Spirulina, Chlorella, Hijiki, Wakame, Nori

- ALKALIZING OIL

Flaxseed Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Avocado Oil

- ALKALIZING SWEETENERS

Maple Syrup, Raw Honey, Stevia

- ALKALIZING DRINKS

Fresh Fruit Juice, Ginger Tea, Ginseng Tea, Green Tea, Herbal Tea, Mineral Water, Vegetable Juice

- ALKALIZING MINERALS

Calcium, Cesium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sea Salt, Sodium

- ALKALIZING HERBS AND SPICES

Cayenne, Chillies, Chilli, Pepper, Chives, Cinnamon, Curry, Garlic, Ginger (Fresh), Herbs (All), Miso, Mustard, Parsley, Pepper, Sea Salt, Tamari

- ALKALIZING NUTS AND SEEDS

Almonds, Brazil, Cashews, Chestnuts, Flax Seeds, Macadamia, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Squash Seeds, Sunflower Seeds

Common Alkaline Food Questions

What percentage of my diet intake should be alkaline?

As a guide, your diet should consist of 60% alkaline forming foods and 40% acidic forming foods. If you need to recover your pH balance it is advisable to have an intake of 80% alkaline forming foods.

Why eat alkaline foods?

As mentioned previously, a healthy body should have a pH balance of around 7.4 so that it can fight off cancer and other serious illnesses. By adopting a diet plan that incorporates a high level of alkaline foods, our bodies are able to function more efficiently due to the increase in alkalinity.

Can you eat acid and alkaline foods at the same meal?

Yes, you can. It’s important to understand that although some foods are acidic, they are still important to our diets and depending on which foods you are talking about, they will need to be consumed in order to help maintain a happy balanced diet and to obtain other necessary nutrients.

Are Lemons Alkaline or Acidic?

Many people believe that Lemons are acidic and they would be right. Lemons do contain citric acid but as we highlighted earlier in this post, once digested Lemons are actually alkaline forming due to their high content of potassium, sodium and magnesium.

How do I know if my alkaline diet or balance is correct?

The most important thing is to make sure that you check your pH levels on a regular basis. This can be done using simple pH testing strips which can be purchased on the internet or from your local pharmacy. For further information on checking your pH levels, please see our post How To Check Your pH Balance.

Can an alkaline diet help with acid reflux/GERD?

Acid reflux occurs when the bottom of the oesophagus opens, causing the acids in the stomach to rise into the gullet (oesophagus). This results in an uncomfortable burning sensation, commonly known as heartburn.

By incorporating more alkaline forming foods into our diets, this can help to reduce the levels of acidity in the body and in many cases alleviating the symptoms of acid reflux.

Can an alkaline diet prevent cancer?

Yes it can. Terminally ill cancer patients in most cases have a very high level of acidity in the body, sometimes over 1,000 times those of a normal healthy person. So a body that has the correct pH level, is more likely going to be able to fight off cancer and other illnesses. Download our free 100 page anti cancer guide here or view it online at Scribd.com.

Can an alkaline diet help during pregnancy?

As heartburn and indigestion are common during pregnancy, a correct pH balance is essential, not only to help relieve these uncomfortable symptoms, but also in helping to promote a healthy environment for both mother and baby during this important time.

Can an alkaline diet help me to lose weight?

As an alkaline rich diet will include far less sugary foods, it is only right that an alkaline diet is going to be more beneficial when it comes to losing weight.

An alkaline diet and correct pH level, can also help with weight loss as it speeds up the metabolism by restoring oxygen back to the cells. This means that the metabolism can work more efficiently in burning fat cells.

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Ancient folklore remedy – Aloe Arborescens raw honey and pure grain alcohol –  proposed as a powerful natural treatment against cancer.

Hippocrates, father of modern medicine, used at least 14 different formulas containing aloe, 2400 years ago. Alexander the Great was exhorted by his teacher Aristotle to conquer the island of Succotra where a rare plant called Aloe succotrina grew, so he could have aloe for his soldiers. At least that’s the story that’s been handed down. This early Mediterranean variety of aloe was known to be so potent that Alexander never left on a military mission without hauling a whole forest of the plants with him.

In Brazil, a humble monk named Romano Zago has uncovered a powerful yet simple cure for cancer based on just three ingredients… one of them being whole Aloe Arborescens (not just the gel, but the whole leaf, including the skin and the sap). This Aloe cure works to help reverse not just cancer, but have used the Brazilian plant recipe to provide the body’s immune system a potent remedy for over 100 types of illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, depression and obesity.  However we are not talking about just any kind of Aloe plant.  Romano Zago stated “Recent studies administered by the Palatinin Salzano Venezia Institute in Italy have discovered that Aloe arborescens is 200% richer in medicinal substances than Aloe vera and contains more than 70% of anti-cancerogenous properties (active ingredients) as opposed to Aloe vera, which contains 40% of these properties.”

Zago comments: “This remedy acts like a broom cleaning your blood thoroughly. Do you understand now why it is a preventative remedy also? With your blood clean every organ functions well. It is like a motor car. If you use a good fuel, your car runs longer without giving you major headaches. But if you risk inferior fuel anything can happen …The remedy operates a complete cleansing of the organism, thanks to the honey which attains the furthest zones of our body. The aloe vera, carried by the honey, is an important agent of healing. As for the alcohol, it dilates the blood vessels, and facilitates this operation of general cleansing. In the space of 10 days, the blood is completely purified.’ We can also add that the remedy acts as a preventative. True, when the blood is purified, the whole organism works marvellously.”

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The Aloe Arborescence (produces a red flower when it blooms) immune formula is unmatched in its potency to provide the human body a complete spectrum of phytonutrient and nutraceutical properties needed to support a healthy immune system while gently eliminating waste particles. This returns the body to a normal state of structure and function.  There are different types of Aloe plants but the best choice is the Aloe Arborescence.

A number of recent worldwide clinical studies offer scientific evidence supporting the fact that Aloe Arborescens has a high concentration of complex sugars called glucomannan polysaccharides and as many as 200 biologically active phytonutritional compounds that work in synergy to promote the modulation of innate immunity and macrophage function. In test after test, it has also been shown to kill a broad range of viruses, fungi and monilia (a particularly active fungus that attacks the mucous membranes). Consequently, it provides extraordinary support for the gastrointestinal tract, mucous membranes and connective tissue.

The human body heals itself from within and, because of its more than 200 phytotherapeutic substances, the juice from the whole leaf of Aloe Arborescens provides the perfect complement to the biological requirements of the body. In Aloe, you will find a true arsenal of useful substances that are essential for good health, such as enzymes, vitamins, proteins, amino acids, minerals, monosaccharide oils, polysaccharides, anthraquinone compounds, etc. The cleansing initiated by this recipe of Aloe will detoxify the body, renew the blood and strengthen the immune system so the body can restore itself to health.

At the request of many people and organizations, Ramano Zago has given lectures and conferences inPortugal,Spain,Switzerland,France,ItalyandBrazilabout the ability of the human body to heal and regulate itself when supplied with the cell-required concentrated micronutrients found in the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules) of this Aloe plant species and the recipe.

Fresh aloe gel used as a topical may be the best skin cream on earth. The Medicine Plant, uses a simple formula based on this amazing plant has cured many types of cancer: skin cancer, throat cancer, cancer of the uterus, breast, prostate, brain, liver as well as intestinal cancer, leukemia, etc. While reportedly in many cases the cancer was permanently cured, in others it returned.  Therefore this is “not” a “stand alone” remedy but should be used if at possible with other time tested proven anti cancer remedies, such as the flaxseed oil and cottage cheese mixture and TRICAN ultra high nutritional formula.

An AIDS study provides one of the most dramatic clinical proofs about aloe. Nearly everyone in the study who was on the daily aloe regimen got better, as indicated by skyrocketing white T-cell counts.

Stage 4 Lung Cancer Healing – excerpted from a letter sent to Luis Quiroz Ravines of themiracleofsharing.org

“My mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-small cell carcinoma (lung cancer) back in January of this year which had metastasized to her eye. She first did 6 weeks of radiation for the tumor in her eye and then began her chemotherapy which was scheduled for 4 cycles.

In June my sister went to a party and ran into this friend of ours who mentioned the recipe she found after she found out about my mom. As soon as we received it I bought everything we needed to prepare it and made sure she began to take it right away. By this time my mom had already started her chemotherapy cycles.

During chemo my mom didn’t experience any chemo side effects. She wasn’t nauseous, she didn’t lose her hair or lose any weight. It was all the opposite. Her hair only thinned but she still had a full head of hair, her blood levels were always perfect. The doctor was always amazed at her results every time he saw her and her blood was drawn. To make this long story short my mom’s chemo was cut short and the doctor decided to test her after her 3rd cycle because he was so amazed at her results and how well she was doing.

My mom had her PET scan in July and the scan came back negative. There was not a trace of cancer anywhere in her body. Her doctor is still amazed and she is doing great. We owe my mom’s health and recovery to all of our faith and this heaven-sent tonic.”

One patient from this trial also had advanced liver cancer and was given less than two months to live. His liver was four times normal size. He kept drinking the juice, improved gradually… one year later his tumors were gone.

Pathologist H. Reginald McDaniel, M.D., also involved with this trial, was initially skeptical. Seeing seriously ill patients improve was good. But what really sealed it for him was a disease of his own — viral pneumonia which conventional medicine couldn’t cure. He drank aloe, and his cure made him an aloe advocate.

Various cancer patients have experienced remarkable reversals in health status after adding aloe to their protocol. It was, in fact, triumphant accounts of Aloe vera enhancing the efficacy of previously failed treatments that spurred the glyconutrient movement. -Disease Prevention and Treatment by The Life Extension Editorial Staff

Ivan Danhoff of the North Texas Research Laboratory in Grand Prairie, Texas, discovered large 9,000-molecule Aloe Vera polysaccharides, he freeze-dries to inactivate enzymes, called “Albarin” used in I.V. treatment of terminal cancers. He was in application and raided by the FDA. in October 2001 at the Medical Centers for Preventive & Nutritional Medicine in Florida, after having put 94 of the first 100 cancers studied into remission in terminal patients given 2-3 months to live, with 80% of remaining patients in remission. - Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health by Joseph E. Mario

Acemannan, extracted from the aloe vera plant, appears to be one of its most active ingredients. It is used both orally and intravenously, and has uses from antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial to helping with symptoms from AIDS and cancer. - Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults by Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle,RPh,ND

Taken internally, 98 or 99 percent pure aloe vera juice is known to aid in the healing of stomach disorders, ulcers, constipation, hemorrhoids, rectal itching, colitis, and all colon problems. Aloe vera can also be helpful against infections, varicose veins, skin cancer, and arthritis, and is used in the treatment of AIDS. We have had excellent results using colon cleansers containing psyllium husks in combination with aloe vera juice. We have found this combination to be good for food allergy and colon disorder sufferers. - Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC

Most of aloe’s leaves  boasts at least 75 known nutrients — including 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, 18 amino acids, 200 active plant compounds such as phytonutrients, enzymes, proteins, oils, monosaccharides and polysaccharides.

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What exactly is Vitamin D and Why is it so Important?

One of the most important vitamins for healthy body function is vitamin D. Vitamin D2 is manufactured by many plants, whereas vitamin D3 is produced in the human body (in the skin in particular) as a result of exposure to sunlight or UVB. Both of these vitamin D derivatives are essential for helping to control the amount of calcium and phosphorus in your bloodstream. What vitamin D actually does is to help your body absorb small quantities of calcium, which as you may well know is essential for helping to form good healthy bone structure. But in addition to that, vitamin D, when working either under its own steam or in conjunction with calcium, is particularly important in improving the density of your bone tissue, thereby helping to avert and minimise any fracturing. But that’s not all…

Vitamin D also plays an important part as a crucial regulator, enabling your immune system to function at optimum performance levels. It facilitates the manufacture of one of your body’s key peptides, (cathelicidin), a natural peptide that your body’s immune system produces when it’s under invasion from any bacteria, fungi, or viral based threat.

What are the Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency?

As with all vitamins it is essential that their levels should be controlled within certain parameters; having low levels of vitamins will impede healthy body function in one way or another, dependent on the exact vitamin deficiency, whilst having excess quantities of vitamins may also create vitamin toxicity.

In terms of suffering from a deficiency of vitamin D, the illnesses or conditions that may be caused include Ricketts and Osteomalacia. Ricketts can be especially damaging in young children, and the lack of calcium can help to contribute to bone deformation. In an adult however, when Osteomalacia is diagnosed, the patient may experience a weakness of the muscles, and a reduction in bone integrity, opening the way for brittle bone disease, also known as osteoporosis.

But it doesn’t stop there. Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked with the onset of many other diseases, such as a variety of forms of cancer, increased vulnerability to cardiovascular problems, a heightened risk of contracting type 2 diabetes; greater chance of developing muscular sclerosis, and an aggravated probability of suffering from rheumatoid arthritis – all in all, a very worrying combination of ailments.

What is the Likelihood of creating a Vitamin D Toxicity?

It’s all very well to look at one side of the argument, but in order to get a balanced view you also have to take the alternative arguments into consideration. If, in an attempt to avoid vitamin D deficiency, you were to modify your diet to increase the amount of foods you eat that contain it; if you subjected your body to longer exposure to UVB or sunshine, and you also took liberal dosages of vitamin D supplements – what would be the effect? Well the answer is diddley squat – nothing!

In order to suffer from vitamin D toxicity, you would have to take obscene amounts of supplements, spend countless hours of time exposing your skin to the Sun, and eat yourself to explosion point with vegetables that contain vitamin D. That’s not of course to say that you should allow any of these things to happen, but it merely goes to show that it is extremely unlikely that you would incur vitamin D toxicity through overexposure of one type or another.

Having said that, you would be encouraged to ingest a ‘natural’ form of Vitamin D3 as opposed to an artificial supplement, therefore cod liver oil would be an excellent choice.  Search for a certified PBC free brand of cod liver oil.  Three to four cod liver oil supplements daily would be recommended and by the way cod liver oil is excellent for combating constipation!

Vitamin D Supplementation

It is important that you get as much of your Vitamin D from natural sources such as the sun and your daily diet, but many feel that in most cases this is inadequate and that for optimum levels, Vitamin D supplementation is required.

The Vitamin D Council states that our bodies use around 3,000 to 5,000 IU per day which is far greater than the 600 IU as recommended by the U.S Food and Nutrition Board.

Other medical resources recommend around 1,000 to 2,000 IU. So consider and Upper Intake Level (UL) of around 2,000 IU.

What Foods contain Vitamin D?

Okay, so now we have perhaps quelled your fears about vitamin D toxicity, you may have divined that it would be wise to modify your diet to ensure you are ingesting enough. So your next logical question will be what foods are rich in vitamin D?

One of the main sources of vitamin D is fish, which is great news because it also contains another important health food, i.e. Omega 3 oil. Other foods that are rich in vitamin D include all types of red meat, (liver too), but for the vegetarians amongst you, mushrooms, (and in particular wild mushrooms that are exposed to plenty of UV), which contain as much as 100% of the vitamin D intake that your body requires!

Conclusion

Having established that it is almost impossible to self generate vitamin D toxicity; having also considered the problems that vitamin D deficiency can generate, let’s close this vitamin D review by summarising its benefits, either through supplemental means, or natural diet. They include:

• Maximising calcium ingestion
• Optimising phosphorus production
• Warding off Type 2 diabetes
• Helping to prevent a weakening of your musculature
• Reducing the likelihood of developing osteoporosis
• Enhancing your immune system
• Helping to regulate blood pressure
• Reducing risk of bacterial infection
• Helping to protect against cancer

It can be seen that maintaining the right levels of vitamin D in your body system is an essential element of keeping fit and healthy, and this is even more important for expectant mums. The benefits outweigh any downside by a considerable margin. You should therefore take care to ensure that your body system has the levels of vitamin D that it needs to operate efficiently, to enhance your immune system, and to ward off the many ill effects that a vitamin D deficiency can bring about.

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1. Helping your body work at its very best!
2. Increase Cell Nutrition – Increased Energy
3. Balance Immunity
4. Anti Aging

Research and countless testimonials indicate that all illnesses including cancers are the result of a nutritional deficiency. This nutritional deficiency causes structural changes in the amino acid, hormones, biofeedback communication, all cellular nutritional mechanisms, DNA instructions and replication, causing a change in cellular manufacturing instructions and supply.

In addition the toxic soup we live in today combined with negative emotional trauma further increases the breakdown of our cellular mechanism.

A regular consumption of white refined sugar, as in fizzy (soft) drinks (1 soft drink contains up to 10 teaspoons of white refined sugar), chips (crisps), store bought pastries, deep fried foods (French fries, donuts).  Also prepared meats (hot dogs, sausages, bacon, ham) fast foods, food additives, etc.  Most foods are cooked at 350 to 400 F, but whenever we cook our food over 105 F (40 Celsius) instead of steaming our foods, we destroy many of the important enzymes. As well as refined oils and processed foods, toxins, stress and other factors, our body suffers from a mineral deficiency which causes an unbalanced chemistry, which will alter the instructions of the DNA when producing new cells.

According to the research of Dr. Kelley these processed foods are dead and without enzymes or very low on enzymes.  This lack of pancreatic enzymes is what starts off the cancer process.  Dr. Kelley says to eat animal protein in the morning and noon meals but not in the afternoon or evenings.  This would give the body time to break down the protein. Dr Kelley stated that cases of cancer would drop drastically if people followed this.

It’s the failure of the pancreases to produce adequate enzymes to digest the protein and clean up the worn out and dead cells of the body that starts the cancer and many other illnesses.  By restoring the adequate nutrition to the body on a cellular level, the pancreas will start to work properly and generate adequate amounts of enzymes to digest the protein.

“KILLING” Cancer is NOT the REAL answer!

There is no need to kill cancer nor any other “Incorrect” cells, they die as a natural occurrence, like algae in a swimming pool when the pH balance is corrected

Most cancer clinics and anti cancer remedies are all about “killing” or “destroying” cancer cells. However the research shows that killing cancer cells is not the real answer. How can you kill a cell made by the body as per DNA instructions without expecting the body to manufacture more after you killed it????

We need to understand that the “cancer” cell is the result of the problem, not the cause. Therefore, upon killing the cancer cell, “the result of the cause”, the cause was never addressed nor corrected. Therefore, the body continues to manufacture cancer cells uninterrupted. Over time, the body produces more cancer cells, the doctors then say, “Oh my goodness, the cancer came back. How did that happen, I thought we got all of it out !!” They did not realize that they removed the “by-product” of the condition instead of correcting the real true “cause”. Killing the cancer with harsh chemicals also weakens and kills normal cells and causes biochemical stress, including mineral chelation, taking minerals out of the body. If we keep in mind our body is somewhat like a ‘chemical laboratory’, the intelligent and effective approach is to supply the body with all the chemical elements, hormones, minerals, etc so it can reproduce cells properly.  Here is a list of some 60 chemicals present in the human body. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composition_of_the_human_body

Dr. Budwig was not into ‘killing’ cancer cells and tumors.  Her approach was to give the body adequate nutrition. The true remedy is proper nutritional restoration to the nervous system and cell nutrition throughout the body which in turn causes corrective domino – effect reactions. Upon nutritional correction, the body resumes correct DNA instructions leading to correct cell production. When the body’s environmental factors are correct, the body no longer manufactures the cancer cells, the existing cancer cells are no longer able to exist in the corrected environment and die in a natural manner and are eventually replaced by normal cells.

This change alters the DNA instructions, which causes the body to manufacture cells, hormones and chemistry differently, in a mass production method.  To illustrate this, imagine you are making thousands and millions of photocopies.  However the original document because of carelessness gets a mark on it from food or some other product.  Now every copy that is produced will show up with that unsightly, horrible unwanted mark on it.  That’s what happens to our ‘original’ DNA that produces cells when harmful foods and lack of nutritional foods are not provided.

The cells now have damage to them and each day the body produces some an estimated 500 million new cells.  These ‘new cells’ are a mirror image or ‘photocopy’ of the original cells.  If the original is damaged then the copy will be damaged or lacking as well. That is why we need to correct the ‘original document’, the DNA.  Otherwise it will keep on producing millions and trillions of defective ‘copies’.

Its an endless task as each day the body will produce another 500 million defective “photocopies”. The TRICAN corrects the original “document” or DNA of the cells with a blast of ultra high nutrition. That way the DNA will now start producing healthy cells instead of distorted and diseased cells.  That is the real solution to the problem

When a doctor sees that “differently manufactured cell”, they call it a tumor or cancer, and remove it as though that is the disease. If hormones are made incorrectly, the results include diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. In reality, these are not diseases because the body created them as a result of the incorrect chemistry. The only way to eliminate the problem is to correct the deficiency. 

To correct this problem, the BUDWIG CENTER provides its patients with a highly nutritional powder mix called TRICAN that literally shocks the body’s autonomous nervous system with high doses of minerals, amino acids and Vitamin E and D.

This harmonizes with the approach of Dr. Budwig who would supply highly nutrition food such as the flaxseed oil and cottage cheese to her patients to restore the health of the cells.

Also she would apply flaxseed oil and Wheat Germ oil which is rich in Vitamin E to get that into the body and highly charge it with live energy and she encouraged sunbathing to cause the body to produce Vitamin D in great quantities.

TRICAN was put together by a bio-chemist who had pancreatic cancer and after talking with the doctors about traditional therapies, decided that it was illogical to use chemotherapy and other therapies that “killed” cancer cells but did not correct the “cause” or the DNA which was producing the defective cells.  He has been cancer free for some 35 years now using his highly nutritional formula.  In addition he was in the Twin Towers when they were hit by the terrorists and was in a wheel chair for over a year.  Consuming TRICAN he is back walking and he looks about 20 years younger than his actual age.

Even normally healthy people that consume TRICAN notice several benefits within a few weeks.  Because TRICAN is correcting the actual cell reproduction on a DNA level this is perhaps one of the most effective anti aging natural food products.  Most experience more energy, increased or restoration of libido, increased stamina, stronger immune system (fewer colds, flu and other common illnesses), general overall well-being.

Trican is available to buy from Life Integrative Medicine.

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But when your body system pH levels get out of balance, the result can be even more drastic because it affects your immune system. It is a scientifically proven fact that when your body pH levels become too acidic (a condition known as acidosis), you are much more susceptible to falling ill. It’s all about looking after your body’s internal environmental condition. By providing a clean environment for your body cells, you are giving them the very best protection against becoming diseased, and remember, all illness starts at cellular level.

How To Test Your pH Levels

In order for your body to have a healthy pH balance, it should measure 7.4 on the pH scale. But how do you go about measuring it? Well in actual fact it couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is to obtain a testing kit from your local pharmacy or, if you prefer, you can buy them online. The kit consists of a set of small pH balance test strips. All you need is a small sample of either saliva or urine. You then take 1 test strip and dip the end in the body solution you have chosen to test. The end of the strip which has been immersed will then change colour. Next, simply take your test strip and compare it to the colour chart that is also a part of the kit you bought. The colour chart is coded with the pH levels that correspond to the various shaded colours. Whilst these tests are not the most accurate way of measuring your body’s pH levels, (you should go to your doctor and arrange a blood test for spot-on accuracy), they will at least give you a more than good indication of where your level lies.

When testing your saliva or urine you will need to be aware that they will give different readings as both solutions are produced in different ways and have different optimum ranges. Let’s take saliva first. The natural optimum reading for saliva is 7.5, which means that your body is slightly alkaline – perfect! Please note however that you should wait until 2 hours after eating or drinking to carry out your test. Also, to get the best view of how your body is performing, you should do three tests throughout the day. Simply spit into a spoon, dip the test strip in the spittle, wait a few seconds, and then simply match it up to the colour swatch.

When To Test Your pH Levels

When testing your urine, follow these simple instructions. You should do a urine test first thing in the morning shortly after you get up. Collect a small sample of urine in a cup and dip in the test strip. Once again, wait a few seconds and offer the test stick up to the colour swatch. Just be aware that urine is more acidic first thing in the morning, therefore a normal reading would be around 6.5 being the first reading of the day. If you do it two hours after breakfast it should be more in the range of 7.4

Your diet will significantly affect your body’s pH levels. As you might well expect, the bad foods, (Burgers, chips, Cola, chocolate, sweets etc), are so called “acid” foods and will raise the acid level in your blood, whereas the good foods, (fresh produce, green leafy vegetables, salads, nuts etc), are alkaline foods and will help to maintain a more alkaline aligned pH level.

Given how important your pH levels are, and how simple and inexpensive the pH balance test kits are, you should be sure to test yourself from time to time to ensure that your system is not too acidic. A carefully balanced pH state is your best way of avoiding illness. Check it out now!

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The human body is an extremely complex organism, and during its natural day to day function it manufactures lots of different chemicals to support the major life functions. But if we eat an unhealthy diet, a diet that is too high in fatty foods for example, then our body chemistry can become too acidic, and an acidic environment is just the right sort of atmosphere to promote a whole host of illnesses including cancer.

The acidic state of your body is referred to as its pH balance, rather like a swimming pool, and in actual fact, given that our bodies are made of 80% water, it’s quite a good analogy to draw. To have a balanced or neutral pH, your body’s pH level should register 7.4 pH; anything lower than that, and your body environment will be too acidic, and anything above that, it will be too alkaline. Do you remember at school when you used Litmus paper to measure for acidity? If so you’ll probably remember that blue Litmus paper turns red when exposed to acidic solutions, and red Litmus turns blue when exposed to alkaline solutions. It is this same balance of acid or alkaline that is important to your body and its immune system.

The reason that having too much acid in your body’s chemistry is bad for you is that it makes your body go in search of certain minerals, which, when it finds them in your organs, your bones and your teeth, it then proceeds to rob them thereby weakening the hosts from which they have been taken. In reality this is quite a common situation and many people accordingly suffer from a mineral deficiency which can go on for years before it is finally spotted.

The name given to this condition of excess acidity is Acidosis, and as well as impairing the efficiency of your immune system, it also manifests itself in other ways. For example it lessens the body’s capability to ingest various nutrients and minerals. It can also increase your chances of becoming susceptible to illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, tuberculosis, osteoporosis (brittle bone disease), hypertension, and cancer. In addition, Acidosis decreases the amount of cellular energy in your body as well as interfering with its ability to reproduce new cells. In other words as old cells die, (and they will do so in increasing numbers because of the low energy) they will not be replaced.

But this is only the tip of the iceberg. Prolonged Acidosis also means that you will tire more easily; you may also suffer from headaches, insomnia, breathing difficulties, heart palpitations, and the skin on both your hands and your feet may feel hot and dry. But one of the most dangerous things that Acidosis does is to create an environment that encourages and supports the growth of abnormal cells – cancerous cells!

So all in all it is plain to see how undesirable it is to have a low body pH count, or Acidosis. Given the serious nature of the problem, you should prioritize establishing your body’s pH level; it is not difficult to do. The easiest way is to measure the pH levels of either your saliva, or your urine. You can buy pH test strips which you simply dip into one substance or the other. They are general available in many health and wellness stores, but if you have any difficulty you can track them down very easily on the web. They are not wildly accurate, but they will give you a good indication of where your pH level is at. For a more accurate reading you should visit your doctor and he/she can run a simple blood test for you.

The most effective way of influencing your body’s cell and tissue pH level is through your diet. To rid yourself of chronic Acidosis may not however be quite as simple as it sounds. There are many natural foods that are recommended for “Alkalizing” your body system, things like avocados, chick peas, potatoes, lemon juice and red capsicums; but one of the problems is that when ingested, many of these foods lose their alkaline properties. That is why the homeopathic substances “Sans” and “Alkala” are used by those in the know as an effective way of alkalizing.

In our next blog post, we will be discussing the different ways in which you can check your pH balance.

For a list of alkalizing foods, please see our list of alkaline foods post.

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