Hangover cures can come in handy no matter the season, but they are especially relevant during the holidays. Between stress, families and work parties, showing restraint can be tricky at this time of year. I would like to share my tips on surviving the day after – hangovers, headaches, nausea etc.

First, there are two major reasons why we get a hangover. The first one is dehydration and the second reason is a buildup of acetaldehyde, which results from the breakdown of alcohol in our body.

The diuretic effect of alcohol means that you not only lose water but also electrolytes and potassium. To alleviate the pain and symptoms of a hangover, it’s therefore important to drink plenty of water when you first wake up and continually throughout the day. To restore the loss of electrolytes, I recommend eating antioxidant-rich fruits like strawberries, blueberries and bananas, which reduce the inflammatory response of alcohol. You should also replenish with fruit juices and smoothies.

I also recommend freshly grated or puréed ginger. Ginger detoxifies the liver and helps repair the organ that has been working in overdrive all night long. It also decreases nausea and GI-symptoms. I also suggests taking liver-detoxifying supplements like milk thistle pills, glutathione and dandelion extract mixed with water – all of which help promote recovery.

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Finally, force yourself to exercise – it speeds up your metabolism and encourages sweating, which helps clear out the rest of the alcohol. Keep it simple though…try low-impact activities like walking and low-resistance weight training. Exercise will help stimulate your liver and replenish the water and nutrients that have been stripped from the body.

Homemade Hangover Cure

Ginger Fruit Smoothie
1 tbsp pureed ginger or (even better) PURE CONCENTRATED GINGER
1/2 cup each of blueberries and strawberries
1 banana
1 cup of milk
2 tbsp flax seeds
1 cup ice

Blend together. Add a touch of honey for sweetness if you prefer. This recipe will make 2 big smoothies. Serve with a side of scrambled eggs for the ultimate hangover fighter. This smoothie is high in antioxidants, potassium, omega-3’s, and the ginger will help detoxify the liver and relieve nausea.

Yours in Optimal Health,

Dr. Mike

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The health benefits of eating dark chocolate can be traced back to the fact that chocolate is made from plants. In fact, many of the health benefits associated with dark vegetables are also true for dark chocolate. These benefits are derived from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Dark chocolate contains about 8 times more antioxidants than strawberries for example. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals; these free radicals cause cellelur damage and can lead to multiple disease, including heart disease.

Dark chocolate is good for your heart. A small bar of it every day can help keep your heart and cardiovascular system running well. Studies have shown that consuming a small bar of dark chocolate every day can reduce blood pressure in individuals with high blood pressure. The mechanism of action is thought to be that the flavonoids stimulate the production of nitric oxide, and balance certain hormones in the body. Dark chocolate has also been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol (the ‘bad’ cholesterol) by up to 10 percent.

Other Benefits of Dark Chocolate

It tastes good and it stimulates endorphin production, which gives one a feeling of pleasure. Dark chocolate contains serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant; and it also contains theobromine, caffeine and other substances which are stimulants.

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Doesn’t Chocolate contain a lot of Fat?

Yes it does, and most of the fat is saturated…that’s the bad news! The fats in chocolate are 1/3 oleic acid, 1/3 stearic acid and 1/3 palmitic acid. Oleic Acid is a healthy monounsaturated fat that is also found in olive oil. Stearic Acid is a saturated fat but one which research shows has a neutral effect on cholesterol. Palmitic Acid is also a saturated fat, one which raises cholesterol and heart disease risk.

Chocolate remains a high-calorie, high-fat food. Most of the studies done used no more than 100 grams, or about 3.5 ounces, of dark chocolate a day to get the benefits. One bar of dark chocolate has around 400 calories. If you eat half a bar of chocolate a day, you must balance those 200 calories by eating less of something else. Cut out other sweets or snacks and replace them with chocolate to keep your total calories the same. Dark chocolate has far more antioxidants than milk or white chocolate. These other two chocolates cannot make any health claims.

Dark chocolate has 65 percent or higher cocoa content. Only a few things can caress the human soul as pleasantly and positively as chocolate. Its effect remained for a long time a sweet secret of this delicious strong-tasting food. In recent years, scientists explained it by discovering plant hormones of “happiness and love” in cocoa beans, similar to those that a brain of a person in love produces. Chocolate is also a delicacy, affecting human emotions and your taste and sense of smell. So enjoy the wonders of ORGANIC DARK chocolate in moderation.

Yours in Optimal Health,

Dr. Mike.

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Boosting your immune system can be easily acheived by adding the right foods to your diet. Nuts are an excellent source of plant protein and they can also help fight heart disease and boost immunity.  Most people think that nuts are high in calories and fat… and they are right! Nuts are quite calorically dense. 15 cashews, for instance, deliver approximately 180kcal.  If you can restrain yourself from overeating them, nuts can definitely be a part of a healthy diet.

Researchers found that people who eat nuts regularly have lower risks of heart disease. In 1996, the Iowa Women’s Healthy Study found that women who ate nuts >4 times a week were 40% less likely to die of heart disease. Two years later, another study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health found a similar result in another group of women subjects. Furthermore, potential heart health benefits of nuts were also found among men. In 2002, the Physician’s Health Study found that men who consumed nuts 2 or more times per week had reduced risks of sudden cardiac death.

They’re packed full of protein and are a good source of healthy fats, not to mention all the vitamins (including antioxidants) and minerals they contain. They are rich in fiber, phytonutrients and antioxidants such as Vitamin E and selenium.  Nuts are also high in plant sterols and fat – but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 – the good fats) which have all been shown to lower LDL cholesterol.

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Nuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. The amino acid Arginine is also present in nuts which, as stated in a recent article on impotence, can help overcome erectile dysfunction. Arginine has also been found to boost immunity and lower elevated blood pressure levels. In addition, certain nuts like pecans, walnuts and almonds contain Tryptophan – another amino acid that stimulates the production of the ‘feel good’ hormone serotonin in your brain, which can help ward off depression and promote a more relaxed state.

Another reason to eat more peanuts is because they’re an excellent source of B vitamins, including folate, riboflavin and niacin. All of which are essential for healthy metabolism and growth; a deficiency of them can cause muscle degeneration and fatigue. Like peanuts, walnuts also have important benefits for your heart because of the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids they contain. Both omega 3 and omega 6 are also needed for maintaining healthy joints and brain function.

Another must are Brazil nuts. A recent study conducted at the University of Illinois in the US suggests that Brazil nuts may play a vital role in preventing breast cancer. According to the scientists who carried out the study, this benefit is probably a result of the high amounts of selenium they contain. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful free radicals that can attack healthy cells and increase the risk of serious conditions like heart disease and cancer – including breast cancer as already mentioned, and lung, bowel and prostate cancer.

The list of health benefits attached to each individual nut is endless. Other nuts that are particularly good include: pistachios for their high iron, protein and fiber content and high levels of magnesium, which helps control blood pressure; hazelnuts because they are one of the richest sources of the antioxidant vitamin E; and cashew nuts for their high iron content which is needed to make hemoglobin – the red pigment in the blood.

Obviously it goes without saying that nuts should not be eaten by anyone with an allergy to them. The British Nutrition Foundation recommends that if you have a family history of nut allergies you should avoid nuts when pregnant and should not give them to your children to eat in their early years.

So, nuts are good for you. Try to buy the organic, raw, natural ones of course and consume regularly but in moderation. Nuts are good for you, but don’t go nuts on them!

Yours in Optimal Health,

Dr. Mike

Resources: The Health Science Institute, UK

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Eating too much ketchup can be very unhealthy in the long run, contrary to popular belief. Along with mayonnaise, mustard, ranch and barbecue sauces among many others, ketchup – also known as tomato sauce, red sauce or Tommy sauce – is a popular condiment, and not only in the United States. Most people dip or even ‘bath’ their hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, and grilled or fried meats with ketchup. Ketchup is also used as a base for other sauces and can be found in most restaurants and in almost every household. Many children today even consider food to be just a convenient way to eat ketchup. And that’s unfortunately not much of an exaggeration. Many children will eat ketchup indiscriminately if you let them. So, the question is whether this obsession with ketchup poses a health hazard. Most of us assume that ketchup isn’t that bad because ketchup consists mainly of tomatoes and tomatoes are good for us. So, it must be healthy, right? Actually, it is not as healthy as you may think.

Although ketchup’s main ingredient is tomato puree, it does have other ingredients. It’s those other ingredients that make ketchup a real health hazard. Sugar, vinegar and salt are some of the other main ingredients found in ketchup.

Sugar & Spice

First, ketchup is loaded with sugar disguised as “fructose”. Depending on the brand, 25 to 35% of ketchup is sugar. Most people think of fructose as a natural fruit sugar. After all, it’s one of the principal sugars (along with glucose and sucrose) in fruits. But in fact, the amount of fructose in most fruits is relatively small, compared with other dietary sources. Fruit also contains many beneficial nutrients, including fiber, which slows the absorption of sugars.

The fructose found in processed foods, however, is another story. Although Americans have actually decreased their intake of sucrose (table sugar), the amount of fructose in the American diet has ballooned over the past 30 years. The reason is that food makers have replaced sucrose (garden-variety table sugar) with “high-fructose corn syrup” (HFCS) to sweeten foods and beverages. Since the early 1980s, the average person’s consumption of HFCS has more than tripled, from about 19 pounds to 60 pounds per person annually.

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Despite the natural-sounding ring of fructose, HFCS does not come from fruit. Instead, it’s a highly purified blend of sugars (typically 55 percent fructose and 45 percent glucose) derived from corn. Because the fructose in HFCS is part of a man-made blend (as opposed to the natural compound of sugars found in fruit), the body metabolizes it very differently from other sugars.

In a study published in the June 2008 Journal of Nutrition, researchers reported that increased consumption of fructose doubled the subjects’ lipogenesis — that is, their ability to make fat — when compared with glucose. In addition, the fructose led to higher levels of triglycerides, a blood fat that is an independent risk factor for heart disease. These findings confirmed other research along the same line.
Another study, published in the July 2008 Archives of Internal Medicine, found that African-American women who regularly consumed either soft drinks (sweetened with HFCS) or fruit juices were far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. What’s the problem with fruit juices? They are a more concentrated source of sugar and they lack the fiber of fresh fruit that would blunt increases in blood sugar. Worse, some brands of juice even have added HFCS and more sugars overall than soft drinks!

Fructose might also alter appetite, increasing hunger and cravings for sweet foods. According to some research, fructose decreases levels of leptin, a hormone that normally suppresses hunger. At the same time, it raises levels of ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates hunger. The result is that people feel hungrier, eat more, and pack on pounds.

Some researchers have argued that the consumption of fructose by children may program developing brains with an intense desire for sweets, leading to a lifelong over-consumption of sweets and an increased risk of overweight, diabetes, and related health problems.

Solution: refrain from added sweeteners (HFCS, fructose, sucrose, glucose, corn syrup) and satisfy your sweet-tooth with the sweetness from whole fruit. Fruit provides a wealth of good nutrition — especially high-fiber, non-starchy fruits such as berries, nectarines, and apples. Even more importantly, eliminate (or at least drastically reduce) the consumption of soft drinks and fruit juices. A typical 12-ounce soft drink, sweetened with HFCS, provides the equivalent of 12 teaspoons of sugars and about 150 calories. Some brands of fruit juice are even worse. Bottom line: If you see the word fructose on a product label, think twice.

Let’s get back to ketchup…besides the overload of sugar in the form of HFCS, ketchup also contains several spices which are usually not listed, except for the onion powder. These spices most likely do not cause a health hazard.

High Sodium, High Blood Pressure

Ketchup is high in sodium. One tablespoon can contain up to 190 milligrams of sodium and it’s rare that someone only uses one tablespoon. Combined with the many other places that sodium appears in your diet, that can be a huge problem. So, if you have high blood pressure or want to limit your intake of sodium for other reasons, ketchup might not be the right condiment for you. The good news is that there are brands, such as Hunt’s, that have a no salt added version of their ketchup. However, don’t substitute ketchup with steak, Worcestershire, barbecue or cocktail sauces. They have even more sodium than ketchup does.

Vinegar

Vinegar is believed to help emulsify fat and maintain a healthy blood sugar level, but vinegar is also very acidic. Be aware that your body only functions optimally in an alkaline environment and that an acidic body is grounds for multiple health problems and diseases. For more information on acidity, alkaline forming foods and pH-balance please review the related articles on this website.

Tomatoes and Lycopene

There’s nothing wrong with tomatoes, especially when they are organic. Everyone always talks about the lycopene in tomatoes and how it’s beneficial to prevent prostate cancer in men, and that’s completely true BUT the amount of lycopene in your ketchup won’t do the job. You will need to supplement with an organic tomato concentrate.

Excellent Homemade Ketchup

Instead of indulging on the commercial ketchups that fatten you and your loved-ones, elevate your blood pressure and acidify your body, try and make some of your own ketchup…it’s easy and tasty, but most of all FREE of salt, FREE of man-made sugar and FREE of colorings and preservatives. It’s much CHEAPER too (about 70 cents for 12 ounces compared the $3 for a small bottle in the store)!

• 6 ounce can no-salt-added tomato paste
• 1/3 cup tap water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch cloves
• 1 pinch allspice
• 1/8 cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup brown sugar

In a medium bowl combine all of the ingredients with a wire whisk. Blend well. Scrape the mixture into a container and chill overnight to blend the flavors. Oh, and yes I added some vinegar…just make sure you learn to eat ‘The Alkaline Way’ and keep your body slightly alkaline!
Recipe: Copyright Hillbilly Housewife 2005-2007

I know what you’re thinking…what if I’m at a restaurant or some other place? Well, I guess you won’t take your homemade ketchup everywhere. I recommend you either substitute the ketchup with pure tomato concentrate or spaghetti sauce; or at least limit the amount of ketchup you use. Parents: do NOT let your child squeeze that bottle of ketchup ad libidum. Let them have a little ketchup with their food, but don’t let them have a little food with their ketchup!

Yours in Optimal Health,
Dr. Mike.

Resources:

Challem Jack, Fructose: friend or foe. Parks EJ, LE Skokan, MT Timlin, et al. 2008. Dietary sugars stimulate fatty acid synthesis in adults. Journal of Nutrition 138:1039-1046. Havel PJ. 2006. Dietary fructose: implications for dysregulation of energy homeostasis and lipid/carbohydrate metabolism. Nutrition Reviews 63:133-157. Teff KL, SS Elliott, M Tschop, et al. 2004. Dietary fructose reduces circulation insulin and leptin, attenuated postprandial suppression of ghrelin, and increases triglycerides in women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 89:2963-2972. Bray G. 2004. Reply to NJ Krilanovich. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 79:538-539.

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Aloe Vera is a powerful plant that contains a pleathora of nutrients and active compounds that can lead to a long list of medical cures and health benefits. First of all, the Aloe vera plant contains at least 3 anti-inflammatory fatty acids – cholesterol, campesterol and B-sitosterol – making Aloe a powerful anti-inflammatory. This explains its benefits in the treatment of arthritis, ulcers, abrasions, burns, cuts, and a variety of inflammatory conditions of the digestive systems and organs such as the intestines, stomach, pancreas, liver and kidneys. The presence of B-sitosterol explains why Aloe is also an effective treatment for allergic reactions, acid indigestion and lowering cholesterol.

Furthermore, Aloe vera produces at least 6 agents with antimicrobiological activity (sulfer, salicylic acid, phenol, cinnamonic acid, urea nitrogen and lupeol). These substances are therefore recognized as antiseptic agents and have the ability to destroy many internal and external infections. The salicylic acid and lupeol along with magnesium are also highly effective analgesics, explaining why Aloe vera is a potent pain killer.

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Next, Aloe vera is absent of any known contraindications and contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds (including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins). However, I’m talking about the nutritious inner gel and not the outer rind of the Aloe plant (which is unfortunately used in most supplements). This aloe gel is an excellent ‘vehicle’ for supplements and health products alike since it maximizes the assimilation of all other ingredients throughout the body, including antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. A ‘vehicle’ is basically the medium in which active ingredients are carried throughout the body and hopefully reach their final destination…the cell.

Other known benefits of aloe vera besides promotion of healing (wounds and burns) and relieving pain and inflammation (swelling and tightness of muscles, tendons and joints) are stimulating an increase in cell growth, reducing itching, burning and irritations of the skin, reducing fever and heat from sores, killing bacteria and fungus, and providing vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. Aloe vera also eliminates toxins and aids in digestion.

Many people, including physicians have proclaimed that Aloe vera has the ability to heal, alleviate, eliminate, or even cure a gigantic amount of human medical conditions and diseases. This is WHY Aloe vera is often referred to as the ‘Medicine Plant’. However, as you already know…there are no Magical or silver bullets and neither is Aloe vera. BUT Aloe sure is a great supplement and can be a valuable part of any health and/or wellness program.

Yours in Optimal Health,
Dr. Mike.

Resources: Odus M. Hennessee, Bill R. Cook – Aloe Myth-Magic Medicine; Nov. 2001.

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Healthy alternatives to junk food are close at hand. Clementines – known as the darling of oranges – is a popular, cute, easy-to-peel fruit among all ages because it is seedless, sweet and juicy.

A common sight during the winter months, clementines have also earned the nickname “Christmas Oranges” and are a refreshing snack during this season of heavy holiday fare, from mashed potatoes and stuffed turkey to pecan pie. It also can be a challenge during the Holiday season to make sure kids are eating healthy, especially when schedules are busy and cookies, candy and other sugary snacks are abound. Just make sure to balance treats with foods that aren’t packed with fat and added sugar.

Clementines are easy for on-the-go eating, with their convenient peel and small size. Did you know that clementines are also called “zipper oranges” and “kid-glove oranges” because they are so easy to peel? The term “kid-glove oranges” comes from the fact that a lady could eat one without mucking up her fancy gloves. But clementines have so much more to offer…keep reading!

The History of the Clementine

The origin of clementines is shrouded in mystery. Some attribute their discovery to father Clement, a monk in Algeria, who tending his mandarin garden in the orphanage of Misserghim, found a natural mutation. He nurtured the fruit tree and subsequently called it “clementino”. However, others claim that the Clementine originated in China much earlier and then migrated to the Mediterranean.

Today clementines are grown in Spain, Morocco, South Africa, Peru, Chile, Australia and California. Clementines are the tiniest of the mandarins and are a cross between a sweet orange and a Chinese mandarin. Most people think of clementines as a small tangerine, but they’re a different variety entirely, with a distinctive taste.

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Health Benefits

These juicy, seedless citrus fruits have many of the same health benefits as their relatives…the oranges. Clementines are rich in vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium and antioxidants, which will help boost your immune system during this colder, and maybe even stressful holiday season.

The World Health Organization (WHO) released an extensive report on the chronic disease prevention power of citrus fruits, particularly with regards to  cancer and cardiovascular disease. The reason why clementines are ‘heart healthy’ is because they are fat-free, saturated fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium-free. The findings of the studies reviewed by the WHO suggest that a diet high in citrus fruits may slash your risk of developing some cancers (including ovarian and stomach cancers) by 40%. The plant-nutrient compounds in clementines are also associated with low blood pressure and cholesterol, but then you would have to eat the entire fruit, rather than just the juice since these compounds are found in the skin.

The potassium in clementines helps transmit nerve impulses to muscles, improve muscle contraction and assists in maintaining a normal blood pressure, resulting in an improved muscular efficiency.

With nearly 16% of the daily recommended amount of fiber in one serving, the fiber content of clementines helps fill you up and satisfy your hunger.

Clementines are obviously an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps wounds to heal faster, and keeps your teeth and gums healthy. Just one serving provides nearly 300% of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

Research also shows that the beta-carotene and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content of clementines, if consumed daily, reduces vision loss related to aging.

For women low on iron, a clementine with your meal will help absorb more of the  iron in your foods, and vitamin C is a known enhancer of iron intake. One medium clementine contains only about 50 calories and is almost fat free, making it a smart, nutrient-packed snack for calorie watchers.

Sweet and Sun-Kissed from Spain

Known for their quality, clementines come from Spain, the world’s largest producer and exporter of these sweet, tiny citrus fruit. Clementines from Spain flourish on the sun-kissed slopes of one of the richest, most fertile areas in the world for citrus…the east and southern coasts of Spain. During the growing season the fruit enjoys a combination of hot days and cool nights, along with unique soil and water conditions. These ideal conditions give clementines from Spain a brilliant orange blush, delicate aroma and delectable sweetness.

We suggest the following tips when buying clementines:

1. The skin should appear bright and shiny and have a pleasant citrus smell with no hint of mustiness.
2. The fruit should be firm, but with a slight give, indicating juiciness.
3. The color should be brilliant orange, not pale yellow.
4. When buying Clementines by the crate, check for consistent color throughout, indicating that the fruit was picked at the same level of maturity.
5. More often than not, the smaller the Clementine, the sweeter it is.
6. To ensure you get first-quality fruit, always check that the label says “Clementines from Spain.”

Good to Know…

Clementines are excellent to keep your skin beautiful. They are loaded with an antibacterial agent, citric acid, which helps eliminate bacteria that cause blemishes. Its juice also helps reduce fine lines because Vitamin C stimulates the skin cell’s production of collagen.

You can make your own beautifying facial mask if you wish! Whisk one egg white with clementine juice until if forms soft peaks. Apply the cream to your face for approximately 15 minutes, and then rinse well with purified water.

The sweet aroma of clementines is very calming. Studies show that the scent triggers a neurotransmitter called serotonin in the brain. When serotonin is released, it gives you a “feel good” feeling and reduces stress.

So, next time you go shopping, buy some of these healthy snacks for the entire family…everyone loves them and they are a great substitute for the candy, cookies, and other synthetic snacks loaded with sugars, carcinogens and other toxic waste. Make sure to purchase organically grown ones though, if not you may be exposed to harmful toxins and pesticides. Enjoy!

Yours in Optimal Health,
Dr. Mike.

Resources:

http://www.nobleworldwide.com/gohealthysnack.html

http://www.heractivelife.com/

http://www.emaxhealth.com/

http://www.paramountcitrus.com/fresh_citrus/clementines

http://www.todays-women-and-health.com/clementines.html

2007 American Heart Association, Inc. Nutrition Facts. | The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

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Regulating PH is something everyone should try and do regularly. To regulate PH in your body, you need to follow ‘The Alkaline Way’ nutrition plan and introduce more alkaline forming foods to your diet.

Purchase pH-strips for urinary and salivary testing at your local health food store or at www.drmikewellness.org . Read the package instructions and test the pH of your urine AND saliva prior to starting the R3 wellness or SWL-program, or follow my personal protocol:

Day 1: take 3 urine measurements and 3 salivary measurements, totaling 6 pH measurements. The first urine and salivary measurements are in the morning, prior to breakfast; the other ones are respectively after lunch and after dinner.

Day 2: same as day 1.

Now, total the 6 urine measurements (3 from day 1 and 3 from day 2) and divide by 6 to get an average urine pH measurement. Do the same for your salivary measurements. Record the average urine measurement and the average salivary measurement (on your SWL-record).

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Initially, repeat this entire procedure bi-weekly; after 3 months repeat monthly. Your urine pH measurement will be approximately 0.5 lower (more acidic) than your salivary measurement. The exact reading is not that important; what is important is that you will see a gradual rise in pH, in other words your pH has to become more alkaline. You are cleaning up your internal fish tank and all bodily systems and chemical reactions will be able to occur effectively, metabolism will speed up and your immune system will boost!

Try to obtain a salivary pH of 7.25 and a urine pH of above 7.0 (but again, the exact reading is not that important, just make sure the pH rises and then try and maintain that alkaline pH).

Yours in Optimal Health,

Dr. Mike.

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