February/ March Issue 2014 Volume 7 | Page 12

Why Alkalizing is Important!! By Eva Louis, Health Passion Now Acidity impacts the body in ways most don’t know. I’ve been on a health kick for a while and have talked to many professionals, fitness coaches, and healers. There are many programs that exist and it takes some time to go through all the information and education that is available in order to identify products or solutions that can help you. One of the key areas that you have to understand is acidity in the body. Acidity relates to one’s pH balance in the body. This can be tested through using simple over the counter pH test strips sold at drug stores or available through some wellness centers. These tests will represent your pH factor. They have urine and saliva tests available. Healthy body pH range is between 6.0 to 7.5 out of 10. The best alkaline level is between 8 and 10 which is the highest. Mild acidosis which is a common diagnosis is known to be responsible for such problems as: cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels and the reduction of oxygen; weight gain, obesity and diabetes; bladder and kidney conditions, including kidney stones; immune deficiency; acceleration of free radical damage, possibly contributing to cancerous mutations; hormone concerns; premature aging; osteoporosis; weak, brittle bones, hip fractures and bone spurs; joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup; low energy and chronic fatigue; slow digestion and elimination; yeast/fungal overgrowth. In the US, what has been discovered is that the American diet is the most common cause of issues with the acidity levels. We consume too many acid-producing processed foods as well as using too many drugs that are acid-forming. All these are contributing factors to unbalanced pH levels in the body. One of the products I have come across that deals with alkalizing water is an Energy Cup made by Juuva. Juuva.com explains how their products transform lives and I have to testify that the Energy Cup actually is one product that every household should have. The Energy Cup is designed so that it actually provides a unique filtration technology that converts everyday drinking water into ionized, alkaline water loaded with natural antioxidants. Phoenix Ultimate Woman February/ March 2014