Keeping the body alkaline

As we know, paying attention to what we put into our body can determine superior health or debilitating disease. Being aware of the acidity and alkalinity of certain foods is an important part of choosing our daily diets to prevent ill health. Viruses and disease thrive in an acidic environment attacking organs, joints, muscles, tissues, & glands. These health problems are caused by too much tissue acid waste and can be corrected by balancing the alkalinity/acidity of the body.
Make sure the majority of the foods you eat are alkaline.....80% alkaline to 20% acid. Find a good food chart laying out the alkaline and acid values of different foods and use that as a guide at first....you will be amazed at how many acidic foods are eaten on a daily basis. Eating a diet of acidifying foods on a regular basis leaves an extremely high vulnerability to cold's, flu's, moodiness, insomnia, skin problems, arthritis, gout, injuries, & everyday aches and pains that we think are "normal" for our age....not to mention more serious diseases like cancer.
Most people get up in the morning and have a coffee first thing (highly acidic), then they may have a doughnut or muffin (highly acidic), for lunch maybe a ham sandwich or tuna melt (highly acidic), a drink of pop or pasteurized fruit juice (highly acidic), and for dinner could be any kind of meat with some rice and a glass of wine (highly acidic). All these food items are not just slightly acidic, but extremely acidic!
If you know me, you are aware that I am always recommending eating alkalizing foods and eating a whole, natural diet with the addition of fresh juices & Wheatgrass!
Try alkalizing yourself and I know you will feel the difference!

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Sunscreen Facts!

Did you know studies have proven that individuals who use sunscreen products, avoid the sun,  & spend their days under fluorescent lighting actually are more likely to get melanoma than those who don't use sunscreen & who get regular sun exposure? 
Skin cancer is actually caused by Vit D deficiency and nutritional deficiencies! Vit D deficiency is the most common medical condition in the world effecting 90% of the population! Our bodies need sunlight for optimal health & function. Never avoid the sun or think you are doing yourself a favour by slathering on cancer causing sunscreen products. ESPECIALLY on your young children! I cringe when I see parents applying their kids with this stuff. The only way to protect their skin is to slowly expose them to it. Kids are a lot less prone to burning than adults are and they NEED the Vit D!
Obviously you want to have common sense about it.....gradually expose your skin to the sun a little bit each day uncovered, wear a hat if going to be out for a long period of time, know your limit, seek shade when needed, etc. The more you are exposed, the longer you can handle the sun without burning. 20 min to 1 hour per day is adequate for optimal Vit D production. Vit D prevents cancers, osteoperosis, depression, heart disease, & even obesity and diabetes!
Stay away from commercial sunscreen products which contain toxic ingredients like oxybenzone, methoxycinnamate, Paba, Retinal Palmitate...these are all cancer causing as well as contributing to other health issues! If you are looking for something to put on your skin before you go out into the sun for a light protection which still allows for Vit D production, opt for natural ingredients like Shea nut Butter, Raw coconut oil, Jojoba oil, & Zinc Oxide. They protect as well as nourish and heal the skin before and after sun exposure. And most important is a diet high in antioxidant rich berries, fruits, & vegetables, as well as natural fats like raw nuts and seeds, coconut meat and its oil, flax seeds and oil, avocado, & un-refined olive oil. Internal sun protection comes first! If you have a crappy diet of processed foods and alcohol, the less protection you have from burning! So make sure you hit the fruit & veggie stands for local in season produce, and indulge for the health of your body & skin!
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