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11/12/2016 4:30:55 PM | Hi Craig! Just a few thoughts back on the pH and bicarbonate of soda topic: Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda does require some precaution in terms of sourcing, as Peter affirmed. But there are several very good, cheap, natural sources of unadulterated, aluminum-free baking soda or bicarbonate available. Many people get baking soda confused with baking powder - baking powder seems to be the more chemically laden of the two. All that said, I continue to use a natural bicarbonate 1/2 tsp once or twice a day in 3 tbsps of organic lemon or lime juice - or the juice of 1/2 a lime or lemon - to help regulate pH. I do always only use organic citrus juice or citrus fruits because it is much better than conventional citrus, which is sprayed with a lot of pesticides. I buy two different lemon juices: Italian Volcano Organic Lemon Juice from Costco at $3.99 or so for nearly a litre (usually sold in 2 bottle pks for approx $5.99) when I can get it at our local Costco. The other brand I buy for lime juice and lemon is Santa Cruz Organic Lime Juice (or lemon) from Vitacost or Whole Foods from $4.29 to $4.99 for 16 oz. It has definitely helped. While I believe consuming lemons and limes has multiple benefits: antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and alkaline; I also believe the addition of a very small amount of natural baking soda is helpful to neutralize acid in the digestive system. I say this hesitantly because I hope I'm not stepping on any toes and I certainly defer to others' expertise, but I do feel confidently that natural, unadulterated bicarbonate of soda is very safe and cost-effective. I use it for pH balance internally as well as in homemade deodorant, to clean in the home and for detox foot soaks and baths. Happy healing and blessings to you, Peter and everyone who gives so much on this site. You all are constantly helping to exercise my mind each day as I process and think about all of the valuable information and experience. Warmest wishes for your continued healing and peace. Ms. V. |
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