A presentation on alkaline diet research. Emphasis is put on the impact of stress on health.

1. The Alkaline Lifestyle Dr. Bobby Parmar, BASc., ND Naturopathic Physician evolve Nurturing Vitality

2. “ One of the most consistent acidogenic influences on pH regulatory Systems is the Western diet” (Berkemeyer, 2009)

4. The Organs of pH Balance All of these systems must function efficiently to maintain optimal acid base balance. If there is an impairment in one of these systems, or if the daily production of acids is too high to be buffered appropriately, the cells and tissues become too acidic.

5. Buffer and Eliminate ion trapping, xenobiotics, toxins, drugs

9. We Need Acids

11. Why are some more susceptible than others?

14. The Cortisol Connection Swiss Study Acidogenic, Western-type, diet for nine days Elevated stress hormones like cortisol. Subjects given Bicarbonate supplements and cortisol levels dropped to normal. Maurer et al., Neutralization of Western diet inhibits bone resorption independently of K intake and reduces cortisol secretion in humans. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 2003; 284:F32-40.

15. Cortisol Effects

16. A study in self control – Stress exhaustion VS.

17. Acid Tests Skin Thermometers

18. Cancer Immune Cells Vitamin D Iron (Ferrous vs Ferric)

22. Acid Tests Urine pH

24. Treatment Options

26. Quackwatch Has many valid points but misses the big picture

27. Quackwatch “ When you take in more protein than your body needs, your body cannot store it, so the excess amino acids are converted to organic acids that would acidify your blood. But your blood never becomes acidic because as soon as the proteins are converted to organic acids, calcium leaves your bones to neutralize the acid and prevent any change in pH. Because of this, many scientists think that taking in too much protein may weaken bones to cause osteoporosis.”

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