MMP Solutions to Lymph pH Management
Acid or Alkaline
There is a new medical perspective emerging in the world today:
Disease and aging are intimately related to the acid/alkaline balance
(pH) of the fluids in our bodies. Virtually every degenerative disease
from cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and arthritis, to skin problems,
tooth decay and joint pain is associated with excess acidity in the
body.
Mineral Absorption is the Ultimate Alkalizer
We are comprised of approximately 70% water. Water is comprised of
hydrogen and oxygen [H2O]. When there is an equal proportion
of oxygen (O-) and hydrogen (H+), then the pH [potential hydrogen] is
said to be neutral and the pH is 7.0 as measured on the pH scale that
ranges from 1 to 14. If there is more oxygen than hydrogen the water
is alkaline and will measure between 7.1 and 14. If there is more hydrogen
than oxygen the water is acidic and can range from 1.0 to 6.9 on the
pH scale. Most importantly, the pH scale is logarithmic, which means
that each step is ten times the previous one. Therefore, a pH of 7.0
means that there is ten times more oxygen available to the cells than
a pH of 6.0 and 100 times more available oxygen than a pH of 5.0. A
small variation in pH measures a rather large difference in the balance
between oxygen and hydrogen.
Everyone knows we need to provide our lungs with adequate amounts of
oxygen to sustain life. We now understand that the water in our bodies
also needs adequate amounts of oxygen to resist disease and maintain
health. The ONLY way to increase the amount of oxygen in our body “water”
is to raise the pH level and provide the system with the optimum amount
of oxygen. MMP Primary & Trace Minerals can raise your lymph pH
to its naturally healthy level of 7.4 and create an environment for
the body to heal itself and to attain that cherished condition called
Super Health.
Now we’re getting somewhere. But how do you raise the lymph pH?
How do you measure it? And what is lymph anyway?
Lymph & pH
To get a sense of how this works, it is important to understand more
about our Lymphatic System. The Lymphatic System is a complex set of
fluids, organs, cells, and lymph nodes positioned throughout the body
forming a circulatory system that operates in close partnership with
blood circulation. This system is the conduit for the lymph. The word
“lymph” in Greek means a pure, clear stream. When you are
Super Healthy, your lymph is indeed a pure clear stream with a pH of
7.4 flowing through the body quickly and efficiently, clearing infection,
disease and acidic residue. The cells, organs and tissues of the body
are bathed in this oxygen rich, slightly alkaline lymph fluid creating
the BIO-ENVIRONMENT within which they exist. A 150 pound adult has approximately
22 pounds of lymph.
Lymph with a pH of 7.4 provides a nurturing, supportive environment,
supplying all the oxygen required for vibrant heath. Just as we need
oxygen available in our external environment to live, we also require
oxygen available in our internal environment to thrive. Unfortunately,
due to diet and the lack of nutrients in the foods we eat, the average
American adult has a lymph pH of 6.2. Remember the pH scale is logarithmic.
Therefore, a drop in pH from 7.4, which is where we start as children,
to an adult average of 6.2, means there is a 94% decrease in the amount
of available oxygen in the lymph. Imagine living in an environment that
provides only 6% of the oxygen you need. Not a place where you would
want to live. Well, that is exactly the kind of internal environment
we have created inside our bodies. No wonder degenerative disease and
premature aging are on the rise.
Sliding Down the pH Scale
At birth, most infants have a full supply of alkaline reserves. This
is reflected in a lymph pH of 7.4. As the years go by, these reserves
dwindle. And the system slowly becomes more and more acid. This is primarily
due to our super sized, fast food/processed diet and our sedentary lifestyle.
The staples of our diet – protein, carbohydrates and processed
foods leave acidic residues that build up. Consider this – one
cup of cola is so acidic that you need to drink 32 cups of water to
neutralize the impact. With a diet that dumps acid residue into the
system and the lack of exercise to move the lymph through the body the
result is a body vulnerable to attack. Here’s how it works:
As the lymph becomes too acidic, fungi and bacteria spontaneously develop
and grow. When they reach the lymph nodes they can clog the nodes, preventing
proper function. As the accumulation of waste piles up in the lymph,
a semi-opaque web of dark matter begins to form. At this point, not
only is the lymph acidic, oxygen depleted and growing microorganisms,
it also flows poorly. Unlike the heart, the lymph does not have a pumping
mechanism that can force it to flow. It relies on bodily movements to
advance the lymph in the Lymphatic System. As waste accumulates, the
lymph becomes stagnant and the growing microorganisms are dumped into
the blood stream, compromising our immune system. We become susceptible
to external microbes and viruses and find ourselves “catching”
every “bug” that floats by. (For more detailed information
see the links page.) With an acidic system and our immune system compromised
we are also at risk of developing a degenerative disease.
Scary stuff, indeed. MMP Primary and Trace Minerals with the accompanying
nutrients were designed to restore the lymph to its naturally alkaline
state.
The Acid-Alkaline Residue of Foods After Digestion
It is an easy matter to measure the pH of foods before eating it, either
with pH strips or with a pH meter. However, once digested, foods do
not always have the same pH. A healthy stomach digests food by first
decomposing the food with the digestive enzymes. Then the stomach secretes
a strong hydrochloric acid that continues to decompose the foods. After
approximately 45 minutes, the food passes into the small intestine and
there, an amount of bile is injected into the food by the gall bladder.
This bile is strongly alkaline to neutralize the stomach acids. Next,
the food travels slowly through the small intestine and various nutrients
are extracted from the food and introduced into the blood stream. From
there, the nutrients go into the cells and are processed to supply energy
and building materials for repairs to the body. Over time, the cells
release the residue of the consumed nutrients and this residue reenters
the blood stream. It is the pH of this residue that is the focus of
the MMP regimen.
From the time the food grows, either as vegetable or animal, to the
time its residue is released by our cells into the blood stream, the
pH can fluctuate considerably. Generally, the fresher the food, the
more alkaline it is, and it becomes acid as it ages. Beef is aged for
several days before consumption and is the most acid food that we eat.
By comparison, chicken can be eaten fresh and often has an alkaline
residue depending on how the chicken was raised and how it is prepared.
Organically raised chicken that haven’t been subjected to external
stresses such as caging, generally have a more alkaline residue than
mass produced chicken that are loaded with antibiotics.
Fermented foods, however, should not be considered as being aged, because
they contain live bacteria that are continuously changing the structure
of such foods during fermentation. As it happens, fermented foods will
usually test very acid before eating but after processing by the cells
will have a residue that is only weakly acid or even alkaline. This
is the basis of the macro-biotic diet that promotes eating living foods
of all kinds. Live foods usually have an alkaline residue, while the
same foods after sitting for weeks in the vegetable bins of chain stores
have a greater tendency to have an acid residue. The important point
is: the more alkaline (or less acid) a food is, the more sensitive it
is to aging. Therefore for maximum benefit it is best to consume fresh
alkaline foods. The most accurate list of acid-alkaline residues of
foods can be found in the book “The pH Miracle” by R.O. Young
and S.R. Young.
Of course, our modern diet and lifestyle creates quite a challenge
to consume fresh alkaline foods. Thus we see the national adult average
lymph pH of 6.2. By Restoring Nature with MMP SOLUTIONS, you will be
able to counter this dangerous trend and reestablish your alkaline balance
(even if you don’t change your diet).
The Importance of Calcium
With the growing incidence of osteoporosis, the average person understands
that there is a connection between calcium and strong, healthy bones.
Definitely true. But this is just the tip of the calcium iceberg. Unfortunately,
the information about calcium and its function in the body is often
misleading and insufficient. The calcium/ osteoporosis relationship
is similar to the relationship between calcium and many of the degenerative,
age-related diseases.
The story begins with our blood. Blood carries oxygen to the cells
of our body. Therefore, it is imperative that blood be alkaline i.e.
oxygen rich. In fact, blood has a slightly alkaline pH of 7.35 and must
be maintained between 7.25 and 7.45 or we will die. Our bodies have
a homeostatic mechanism that maintains the blood pH within these very
tight alkaline boundaries. To accomplish this, our bodies use calcium,
one of the primary alkalizing minerals, to bind excess acid and then
excrete it through the kidney. If there is not enough calcium available,
our bodies will pull calcium from our bones in order to neutralize the
acidic environment. If the calcium drain persists, osteoporosis appears
and eventually the bones of the body literally dissolve. Osteoporosis
is not the only result of dietary calcium deficiency. In addition, this
acidic, calcium deficient environment can produce tissue inflammation,
calcium deposits, swollen joints, body aches, tumors, lymph congestion,
excess mucus production, skin problems, allergies, colds, flu, swollen
tonsils and loss of eyesight – just to name a few. How many of
these symptoms do you have?
Minerals & Weight Management
Have you noticed that as a nation, we are getting more obese? In fact
65% of all American adults are overweight. Because weight has become
such an enormous health care problem for our young people and adults
alike, more and more research is being done in this area.
A recent study conducted by the University of Tennessee, under the
direction of Dr. Michael Zemel of the University’s Nutrition Institute,
concludes that there is an inverse relationship between calcium intake
and the fat stored in the body. According to Dr. Zemel, "Dietary
calcium sends a signal to your fat cells to crank up their fat burning
ability. And basically they start burning fat faster."
The implications are obvious – mineral deficiency is wreaking
havoc with our health. The lack of minerals in our bodies contributes
to making us fat and sick. Considering the seriousness of the ramifications
of calcium deficiency, the partial information about calcium becomes
even more problematic.
Mineral Absorption
Many well-intentioned people have responded to the call of deficient
calcium by adding calcium rich foods and/or calcium supplements to their
diet. Yet they still experience problems. Why? It is not enough to take
a supplement and assume that it is being absorbed and utilized. Too
often, because of the “maladapted” system the calcium is not
being absorbed. (This is why we all need to check our saliva pH daily.
Our saliva pH is a good indicator of the amount of calcium in the body.)
Calcium, magnesium and other alkalizing minerals are critical to proper
body function. However, our bodies cannot make minerals. We must obtain
them from an outside source, digest them and absorb them before they
can be utilized. Theoretically we should be able to get the minerals
we need from the foods we eat. But the typical “modern” diet
is almost devoid of minerals. Proteins, carbohydrates and sodas don’t
have minerals. Even if you eat an ample serving of fruits and vegetables
you will not get sufficient minerals to support your alkaline reserves
because our soil has been depleted of minerals for decades. Because
there has been such a lack of minerals available in our diet for so
long, most of us have “maladapted” our ability to absorb them.
In addition, calcium must be accompanied by adequate amounts of Magnesium
and Vitamin D in order to be absorbed. If the amount of Magnesium or
Vitamin D is less than required, the calcium will not be absorbed.
As if all that is not enough, throw into the equation the fact that
not all mineral compounds are easily absorbed by the intestine and therefore
must be fully digested during the time that they are in the stomach
- approximately 45 minutes. Sufficient stomach acid is required for
the mineral compound to be broken down and digested in the time allowed
in order to insure adequate absorption. Unfortunately, due to the “maladaptation”
of our system, most of us lack the necessary amount of stomach acid
to do the job. Compelling evidence of our inability to absorb minerals
is a national average saliva pH of 6.2. Where are you on the pH scale?
All these issues can be addressed by adding MMP Minerals to your regimen.
The MMP Solution
Our bodies are designed to absorb the minerals we need from the food
we eat. Unfortunately, due to environmental pollutants and soil that
is nutrient deficient this has become a huge challenge. Even if one
is very strict and diligent about changing one’s diet and eating
only high quality organic foods, you would have to eat enormous amounts
in order to get sufficient minerals to support a slightly alkaline environment.
The secret to re-alkalizing the lymph is mineral absorption. MMP is
the SOLUTION! One serving of MMP Green Ionic or Primary & Trace
Minerals provides more Alkalizing potential than 4 pounds of high quality
organic vegetables.
MMP SOLUTIONS provides:
- The fundamental alkalizing agents of calcium, magnesium, potassium
and sodium as carbonates and bicarbonates.
- Three times as much calcium as the most popular Coral Calcium capsule
supplements.
- The proper 2:1 ratio of Calcium:Magnesium.
- Over 70 Trace minerals
- Digestive Aids
- Vitamin D which is essential for calcium absorption
Hydrochloric Acid - [HCl] is the only acid that our bodies produce.
It is an active ingredient of our digestive system. Secondary to digestive
enzymes, HCl's function is to break down food in the stomach. It is
the first line of defense against various destructive microbes that
enter the stomach. Many people have insufficient amounts of HCl, which
results in digestive problems such as acid reflux and poor absorption.
After the age of 40, most people's HCl production begins to decline.
A lack of HCl combined with a lack of properly balanced minerals is
the root cause of adult lymphatic pH declining to an average of 6.2.
The Roadmap to Super Health:
- Meditate
- Enjoy your life with others
- Monitor you pH each morning. Keep a log.
- Adopt the MMP Protocol (MMP Primary Minerals & Trace Minerals
with Betaine-Hydrochloride)
- Increase intake of Alkaline foods and reduce the consumption of
Acid foods.
- Exercise. Dance. Walk. Rebound. Circulate your lymph and reduce
your stress.
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