I mainly used Dr. Susan Brown’s book, The Acid Akaline Food Guide, but I also referred to Vivian Goldschmidt’s book, The Bone Health Revolution. They agree about the akalyzing properties of most foods, but disagree on whether soured milk products, such as yogurt and sour cream, are alkalyzing or acidifying. I’ve written to both women [...]
Good question! I’ve read the debate both ways. Here’s what I decided to do: I drink a cup (8 oz.) of water with each meal, as well as a cup of water when I get up and between meals, so that I get enough water throughout the day.
You can add a twist of lemon or [...]
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Question: Kathy, Can you tell me what Beyond C Powder is? You mention it a lot.
Answer: “Beyond C” powder has been re-titled “Bio En’R-G’Y C”, but the formulation and manufacturer remain the same. This pleasant tasting, non-acidic, pH neutral combination of L-Ascorbate C crystals and GMS-Ribose allowed the consumption of mega doses of [...]
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Reader Question: I have recently started an alkaline diet, and I hope it will help heal my osteoporosis. The problem I’m having is when I check the pH level of my urine–which I’m doing regularly–it is perfect, but when I check my saliva, it is always acidic no matter what time of day I check [...]
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Reader question: I’ve been strictly following an alkaline diet and have lost too much weight! How can I can gain weight on an alkaline diet?
Answer: Perhaps you might need to follow the advice that my doctor gave me when my weight started dipping too low. He told me to eat more fat! He told me [...]
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The bulk of the supplements I take currently are whole food supplements made by Standard Process, but I take a few others as well. Here’s the complete list:
From Standard Process
Tuna Omega-3 Oil*
Glucosamine Synergy*
Calcifood*
Calcium Lactate (does not contain dairy products)*
Cardio-Plus*
Drenamin*
Catalyn*
Thytrophin PMG*
Other Supplements
Pro-Infla-Zyme from Nutri-West*
Bio-Chlor from Eniva***
PaleoGreens from Designs for Health**
AdrenaStim Cream from Apex Energetics**
Acidophilus****
Niacin****
*Ordered through Dr. [...]
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From Susan in Edmonds, WA: Where can I buy the pH testing tape you use?
Susan, the pH testing tape that I use is labeled “Body Rescue pH Testing Tape.” I buy it at my local health food store, but if it’s not available at yours, there are other ways to get it. The cheapest on-line [...]
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