PH Balance and Digestive Disorders: Breaking the Vicious Circle
If you suffer from acid indigestion or acid reflux, chances
are your body is unable to rid itself of toxic substances. A
high acid level in your upper digestive tract is an
indication that acid levels are high elsewhere in your body
too. In a vicious circle, acid waste creates more acid
waste.
It’s important to take immediate measures to reduce your
acid level throughout your body, to achieve a more balanced body pH level. If acid waste continues to take up residence in your body’s organs, you will be increasingly susceptible to degenerative diseases such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease. Only by neutralizing and then eliminating the acids in your body can you begin the process of healing your digestive tract.
THE RISK
The primary symptom of acid reflux is obvious to those who
have it. During the digestive process, acid flows up into
the throat and causes a burning sensation. This is caused by a breakdown in the valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus. It’s an indication that the acid-alkaline balance in the digestive tract has been disrupted. Unless that balance is restored, any attempt to treat or correct the
acid reflux problem will provide nothing more than short-
term relief.
The accumulation of acid in the digestive tract is often the
result of eating the wrong types of food. Acid is not caused
only by excessive consumption of junk food. Anything
processed or overloaded with additives can upset the acid-
alkaline balance in the digestive system. Even foods that
you think are healthy can be highly acidic.
In a digestive tract that’s already out of balance,
something as simple as cooking your food can lead to further problems. Cooking destroys natural enzymes in the food that assist with digestion. When your digestive system is unable to produce the necessary enzymes for digestion, the loss of natural enzymes makes the problem worse.
Lifestyle also contributes to digestive disorders. Stress
intensifies hyperacidity. Blood is diverted away from the
stomach to the heart, lungs and muscles for the fight or
flight response. The stomach is deprived of necessary oxygen and nutrients and cannot form sufficient enzymes for proper digestion.
THE DAMAGE
Acid reflux irritates and swells the mucous lining in the
throat, esophagus and stomach, which disrupts the digestive process. The irritation can form ulcers. The acid-alkaline balance of the digestive tract is also upset, leading to further accumulation of acid.
The intestines are affected even more severely. Unlike
digestion in the stomach, the intestinal digestive process
is meant to be alkaline, not acidic. Therefore, the
intestinal walls do not have a thick mucous lining that
protects from acid as the stomach does. The intestinal walls
are meant to facilitate the absorption of nutrients into the
bloodstream.
When acid inflames the intestinal walls, it disrupts the
acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. It kills off
the friendly bacteria that aid in digestion friendly
bacteria that are no longer present in much of our food
supply. The intestinal inflammation also slows down
peristalsis, the contraction of the colon that pushes food
along the intestinal tract. Undigested food particles
putrefy and lead to greater accumulation of acid.
The liver and gallbladder are also affected. When the liver
becomes overloaded with acidic waste that it can’t
eliminate, it crystallizes bile and acid waste into
gallstones. The gallbladder has difficulty releasing bile,
which inhibits proper digestion and further slows
peristalsis. Acid levels continue to rise, the liver becomes
damaged, and all other body organs become vulnerable to
deterioration. Degenerative disease sets in.
THE BENEFITS OF A BALANCED pH
The best way to restore pH balance to your digestive tract
is to eliminate foods that cause acid reflux. This also
means identifying and eliminating foods that cause an
allergic response.
Certain raw foods and whole foods and the right combination of vegetable juices can heal the digestive tract lining and eliminate further accumulation of acid waste. They can heal and prevent the formation of ulcers.
Supplements that replace the friendly bacteria and the
digestive enzymes destroyed by acid can also help.
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Herbs for Herpes
For centuries, herbs – their parts, extracts and oils – have been used to treat a vast array of conditions. The active ingredient in most herbs is an alkaloid. When using herbs, it is best to get them from accredited sources. It is also important to follow the correct dosage and formulation of the herbs as excesses may lead to adverse effects. In addition, it is essential to adhere to the recommended procedure as some of these herbs may be ingested or may just be applied externally.
There are a lot of herbs particularly used to control the infection and treat the symptoms of herpes. Some of the herbs are most helpful during the prodromal phase, some are best for the visible open sores or blisters and some boost the immune system. Many of these herbs have multiple effects.
More popular herbs containing anti-viral properties against Herpes simplex include olive leaf extract, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), hyssop, Prunella vulgaris, Cactus opuntia streptacantha, Solanum nigrum and red marine algae (also called Super Carotene or Dunaliella salina). Other herbs that are anti-viral in general and have other properties as well include lavender (also fights staphylococcus and streptococcus), myrrh (effective in curing ulcers), sage (a moderately strong antiseptic) and chapparal (also attacks retroviruses). Herbal blends mostly used for prodromal symptoms of herpes include burdock (cleans liver and blood, lessens fever and glandular swellings), feverfew (for fever, inflammation and pain), gentian (cleans liver and blood, relieves fever), Gotu Kola (diminishes tingling sensations), horsetail (alleviates itching and painful urination) and hyssop (reduces inflammation). In addition, herbal oils to be applied externally are also used to relieve prodromal symptoms, which include lavender (for itching and swelling) and St. John’s Wort (for inflamed glands). Cold sores are relieved by lavender oil, myrrh, olive leaf extract and lemon balm. To strengthen the immune system, herbs such as golden seal, red clover, sage, red marine algae (containing sulfated polysaccharides) and sarsaparilla may be used.
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Acne Vulgaris – Not Only For Teenagers
Acne vulgaris also known as acne for short is a skin condition whereby your sebaceous glands produce excess oil causing your skin pores to be clogged and resulting in the formation of acne.
There are nearly 20 million people in the United States who are affected by acne vulgaris and while the majority are teenagers, there are also adults who suffer from this skin disease.
Teenagers are more at risk due to hormonal changes but when venturing into adulthood, there are some who are still afflicted with this problem and can’t seem to get away with it but rather live with it. The truth is that acne can occur in a person’s life at any age. Teens who haven’t experienced acne before might do it in adulthood.
Acne vulgaris can be harsh for some people and mild for others. The best thing to do is find a solution as early as possible. The earlier you tackle it, the better. If you don’t find a proper acne treatment, your acne will just sit there and even worsen. Once you find an effective treatment, the key to get rid of that acne is to use it regularly and consistently until it’s healed.
Then, lead a healthy lifestyle. Deal with stress effectively by spending some time for relaxation and calm, exercising, deep breathing, yoga and getting enough rest. Stress is among the causes of acne. Also, pay proper attention to healthy eating. Greasy or oily foods can provoke acne in some people.
Acne vulgaris can interfere with people’s self-esteem and confidence but you don’t have to let it be that way.
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Exposed – A ‘Little-Known’ Secret That Promises To Give You The Ultimate Chest Workout Of Your Life!
How many times have your arms fatigued before your chest during a workout?
That’s my question to you.
I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard fitness fanatics cry about how their pectorals (chest) aren’t responding to their training program because another muscle group is performing the brunt of the work.
Yes, I’m sure you’re well aware that when you work any particular muscle the goal is to isolate it to the fullest extent. As a result, forcing the muscle fiber to break down to the MAX… leading to the ultimate in results!
However, all I see these fitness fanatics or shall I say ‘outsiders’ do is grind away… set after set on the bench press, dumbbell press or machine press trapped inside their limited cage of thought.
What aren’t they aware of?
How are they missing out?
Well, follow along as I explain how this 1, ‘Little-Known’ Secret Technique can promise to give you the ultimate chest workout of your life!
The Thief:
I’m about to introduce the sneaky thief who’s majorly responsible for your lack of a tighter, shapelier and more muscular chest. This muscle group is robbing you blind and you may not even know it!
But before I do, allow me to explain the mechanics of a popular chest exercise, along with the anatomic parts that move the joints during the lift… trust me, this will explain everything.
The Lying Dumbbell Press
Step 1: Start the exercise by lying with your back on a bench while keeping a right angle in your arms as you hold a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip.
Step 2: Keep your elbows out to the side as you press the dumbbells up in an arch and over your eyes.
Step 3: Squeeze your chest muscles briefly at the finish position and then lower the dumbbells back to the start.
If you didn’t know already, now you understand the correct form… the mechanics of the movement.
But what joints are moving and what muscles are moving those joints during the exercise?
Specifically, when you rise out of the start position, what you’re doing is flexing the shoulder joints and moving the anterior deltoid (front shoulder) and the pectoralis major (upper chest) in order to accomplish that task.
As you continue to hoist the dumbbells up in an arch above your eyes, it’s then your elbows that begin to straighten and the muscle group responsible for that function is your chest’s worst enemy… the thief… your triceps!
If you’re like most people, your triceps lack a lot of punch compared to the chest in terms of strength.
So, as you advance rep by rep through the set is it your chest that normally fails against the weight of the resistance or the weaker triceps instead?
You guessed it… it’s the triceps!
Unfortunately this doesn’t inspire the greatest results for your cheated chest as workout after workout… week after week… month after month it gets ridiculously robbed.
Ahha!
Now you’re aware and discovered how you’re missing out… so here’s what to do about it.
I’ve been teaching this ‘Little-Known’ Secret Technique to my clients for years now and it’s been allowing them to feel an INSANE burn in their chest unlike anything they’ve ever felt before implementing the special technique.
Also, cutting down their workout time and pumping up their flat chests to a shapely and beautiful degree!
So I’m rolling the red carpet under your feet and revealing…
Pre-Exhaustion!
Here’s what you do.
Instead of starting your chest workout with a dumbbell press, or any type of pressing motion for that matter, begin with a chest fly.
Here’s 3 optional exercises for you;
Flat dumbbell fly
Seated machine fly
Cable crossover
Now let’s take the flat dumbbell flye as an example;
This exercise is very similar to the flat dumbbell press that I talked about earlier on. Except on this lift your elbows remain bent at a 45 degree angle and your palms face each other.
As you press the weight upwards in an arch to a point above your eyes, your elbows remain bent in that fixed position and because of this they don’t extend and your triceps are almost entirely removed from the motion!
Straining towards the final rep (if you’re working towards building muscle and losing fat then go for 12-17) that you can hardly complete… your chest feels numb… your arms feel very fresh and you toss the dumbbells at your sides.
Voila!
You’ve just pre-exhausted your chest.
Immediately afterwards, you sprint over to the seated machine press… popping the pin into the selected weight and now that your chest is already pre-fatigued and your triceps are fresh… let the games begin!
Come 15 repetitions into the set you are easily able to straighten your elbows but then to your dismay the dumbbells plummet downwards at a lightning quick speed and then you’re stuck in the bottom position and you can’t budge an inch.
Well that’s not what you’re used to.
Normally you fail and stop the set when your elbows are already beginning to straighten.
Congratulations you now know the secret!
… and your triceps are no longer a weak link for you.
Rich Tweten is a certified personal trainer of over the past 10 years, and author of ‘No FAT Lies: The Absolute TRUTH on How to Lose Stubborn Fat for Life’. For more information about his book-based program, cutting-edge online personal training website and to get your free e-course, visit: nofatlies.com nofatlies.com
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