Some of the signs of an acidic body can be very subtle if you're not trained to pay close attention to your body.
Your body works best when you blood pH level is slightly alkaline (ie. between pH7.35 and 7.45). However, due to poor eating habits, stress, lack of exercise and pollution, most people have slightly acidic blood levels. This can also be caused by a diet high in meat or refined carbohydrates and low in fibre.
Acidic body is the main cause of poor energy levels and all chronic degenerative diseases including heart diseases, arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney and gall stones and cancer are associated with excess acidity in the body.
Acidic blood has a higher viscosity, thus preventing smooth blood flow, leading to poor oxygen and nutrient transfer into your cells. Body acidity also stresses your organs, causing them to deteriorate. Once weakened, your body becomes more susceptible to diseases.
The checklist below helps you to identify your risk.
Do you...
- Perform tasks at a very slow pace
- Feel sleepy when driving or riding in a car
- Feel sleepy in a confined area or small room
- Tire easily after mild exercise
- Suffer from poor memory or concentration
- Cold hands and feet
- Bruise easily or have sensitive, bleeding gums
- Prone to eczema or other skin problems
- Have dull complexion or acne
- Suffer from athlete's foot or sensitive hands
- Slow healing wounds
- Put on weight easily or unable to lose weight
- Frequent constipation
- Frequent diarrhoea
- Have bad breath or body odour
- Frequently suffer from ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Often feel dizzy
- Tiredness especially in the afternoons
- Weak immune system; prone to coughs, flu and fever
- Frequently bitten by mosquitoes or insects
- Persistent stiff neck or frozen shoulders
- Unexplained aches and pains not attributed to arthritis
- Frequent late nights
- Frequently eat supper or have dinner after 8pm
- Frequently skip breakfast
- Smoke or surrounded by those who smoke
- Drink alcoholic beverages
- Drink 3 or more cups of coffee daily
- Drink carbonated beverages daily
- Frequently consume meat, eggs or dairy products
- Eat very few fruits and vegetables
- Drink less than 2000ml of water each day
- Drink distilled or RO water
- Often consume processed, frozen or canned food
- Frequently eat fried foods
- Love sweet or starchy snacks
- Lack physical exercise
- Live or work under constant pressure
- Regularly exposed to pollution or toxins
- Consume polished rice (white rice) or bread
If you check 5 or more, your risk of acidity is high.
