Cellular biology, toxicity, degeneration, illness, disease and death

Cellular activity produces acid which is the natural metabolic waste byproducts of cellular energy production. As each cell performs its task of respiration the end product is cellular metabolic waste acid. These acids are used for biological energy. An example of this is lactic acid, which is produced during exercise. The body must go to great lengths to neutralize the toxic properties of these acids before they act as poisons and successfully change the chemically balanced cellular environment.

While it is true most clinical practitioners believe the immune system is the body's first line of defense it could be more accurately described as a very sophisticated clean-up service. If we are interested in attaining and maintaining ultimate health we must look instead at the importance of internal biological pH balance as the first line of defense against illness, disease and for health, fitness and vitality.

Proper internal biochemical pH balance fosters an environment of optimum biological performance, ultimate health and an unsuitable environment for pathogenic proliferation. Fungus, yeast and are single celled life forms which inhabit the water, soil, air, and many if not all of the agents we consume. These microorganisms are more highly developed than the intermediate states of bacteria or the early stages of viruses. Over the years, they have mutated into over 500,000 different species. Many posses incredible adaptive capabilities and could be accurately described as opportunists and/or survivalists. Most are constantly seeking out new ways to adapt and colonies themselves colonize and proliferate. Because they are single celled, they can only be seen under a microscope, however after colonizing they can be seen as mushrooms, and molds.

Pathogens like yeast, fungus, bacteria, mold, and viruses tend to colonize in very select locations in the body, depending on their particular nutritional requirements and colonization conditions. All are capable of causing severe fermentation through the by-products of their metabolism, which makes them potentially extremely damaging to our health. They generally enter the extra cellular fluid and/or the bloodstream which provides transport and are distributed throughout the body. This pathogenic microbial proliferation contributes tremendously to the over-acidification of the blood and/or tissues which systemically poisons and destroys the cells of the body. This condition is called acidosis and is a direct result of incorrect eating habits like eating an abundance of animal protein (especially red meat and pork), dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream), sugar in any form (sucrose, fructose, glucose). Because of these facts, it is said that, there is only one sickness and one disease, (acidosis). There is however thousands of different symptoms of the single disease acidosis.

The primary source of nourishment for fungus, yeast, and bacteria is sugar. As these organisms feed off the sugar and proteins of our bodies they excrete waste called toxins. These toxins negatively affect us physically, emotionally, and in many other ways. The solution to this toxic build-up problem is to cleanse the blood and nourish the cells. The proper way to do this is by eliminating those foods which are acid forming and by eating more foods that are alkaline forming. These pathogenic microorganisms can only survive in an acid base, not in an alkaline base. It is extremely important that the proper ratio between acid an alkaline foods in the diet be consumed. The ideal ratio in a normal body is 4 parts alkaline to 1 part acid which will allow the body to maintain a pH factor of 7.365.

To avoid a timely chemistry lesson, I will summarize as follows. pH refers to the relative concentration of Hydrogen (H+) ions in a solution. Low pH values indicate higher concentrations of Hydrogen ions or acids, and high pH values indicate low concentrations of Hydrogen ions or alkaline. For example, 10 to -1 is more acidic than 10 to -14.

An ideal ultimate health diet should consist of dark green and yellow vegetables, soy beans, sprouted grains, nuts, and essential fatty acids. Adopting this way of eating as a habit would reduce your susceptibility to internal biochemical toxic build-up, provide ample detoxification, and reduce or prevent future exposures allowing for cellular regeneration leading to "ultimate health" and "wellness."

Now that you have been exposed to the true facts about pH, and internal biochemical balance, I hope it is easier to understand that if you keep your internal biochemistry in balance the likely hood of the onset of any degenerative condition and/or disease is very unlikely.

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