Everyone Should Have Abundant Energy!

How often do you feel tired and fatigued? Or, hear others complaining that they have no energy and just don’t feel as good as they used to?  Too often in our society we just accept that this is a natural part of aging along with creaky joints, aching back and insomnia.  You know what they say… “You fall apart when you reach age 40!”  This does NOT have to be.

While many factors can contribute to our health and well-being, as explored in previous topics in “The Daily Blend”, people with more energy and fewer discomforts and illnesses usually have one thing in common: a healthy acid/alkaline balance. Medical studies show that in addition to increased energy a proper pH balance is vital for a wide range of body functions, such as digestion, bone strength, joint health, hormone levels, and internal organ performance.

Everything we ingest and much of what we do (e.g. exercise) affects our pH balance and leaves a residue in our body fluids.  We can gauge the acid/alkaline balance in our bodies at any given time through blood, urine or saliva readings with the pH measuring scale, which goes from 0-14, with 0 as the greatest acidity, and 14 as the greatest alkalinity.  The number 7 indicates the ideal balance between acid and alkaline substances and is known as neutral pH. Your blood is slightly alkaline, with a normal pH level between 7.35 and 7.45.

Unfortunately, our Western diet is heavy in meat, dairy, sodas, coffee and grain products, and these foods tend to acidify our bodies and upset our pH balance dramatically. Acid residues in our tissues that should be eliminated are reabsorbed and put back into general circulation in our bodies and then redeposited in our tissues. The result can be poor energy levels, lower resistance to colds and flu, inflammation, and eventually disease.

However, there is good news! First, we can eliminate or more realistically reduce the acidic foods we eat. Secondly, we can increase the alkalizing food we ingest, such as fruits and vegetables. A daily dose of the fruits and kelp in YG Exotic Blend, along with the antioxidants, minerals, and fiber the Blend also provides, can help you restore a healthy acid/alkaline pH balance and boost your energy!

Next weeks Daily Blend will further explore the food and chemical effects on acid/alkaline balance, and provide a chart that will help you achieve and maintain a healthy balance in the foods you eat.

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