Generally speaking, an immune-boosting, candida -starving diet is quite alkalizing.
Foods that are OK for candida diet, are relatively alkaline, and foods that are better to avoid during the candida diet, like meat or citrus for example are more acidic. Most people are more acidic because of the grains, and low quantities of greens.
When you are overly acidic your body will begin to accumulate toxins. In order to correct acidity, your body will borrow minerals including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium from vital organs and bones to buffer (neutralize) the acidic condition. Over time this puts a drain on the body's mineral stores and can cause severe mineral imbalances that dramatically affect many essential physiological functions. Health challenges associated with chronically-acid body states include low blood pressure, insomnia, water retention, headaches, fatigue, eczema, immune deficiency, joint and muscle pain, premature aging, obesity, and in severe cases, kidney disease, cardiovascular illness, osteoporosis, and cancer. Apart from Candida. The best thing you can do is start a Candida diet and eat more greens and reduce intake of acidic foods like grains and meat. Again, the Anti-Candida diet is an ideal diet to become alkaline with although it is geared towards cleansing.
There is some controversy on the classification of certain foods as acid-producing or alkaline producing because some foods can have both an alkalizing and acidifying effect. Cranberry for example, is an acidic fruit. It is said to acidify the urine but alkalize the tissues. This kind of classification is not uncommon and serves to complicate the classification of foods. Other than food, the other element that heavily affects your alkalinity is your breathing. Oxygen is alkaline and carbon dioxide is acidic. If you don’t breathe properly on a daily basis you are going to become acidic. Deep breathing techniques should be considered. This is especially important for people with respiratory problems; an acidic environment will make asthmatic or sinus symptoms worse. Low oxygen intake through weak breathing will also make it worse.
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