Cancer and The Body's pH

Maintaing a healthy pH of 7.365 is integral for all healthy bodies. Particularly when someone is battling cancer or at high risk for cancer. An alkaline pH is required for all cells, tissues and organs to function optimally and specifically for a healthy immune system. When the body’s pH falls below 7.365 the body becomes very acidic(the condition is called acidosis) and creates an environment where disease can thrive, particularly cancer. When the pH of cancer cells goes above 7.5 it dies and if it goes above 8.0 it will die much much quicker.

So eating an alkaline diet rich in nutrient dense fruits, vegetables, leafy greens and sprouts is one of the best things you can do to prevent or battle(dare I say CURE) cancer. Our diet should always be 80% alkaline and 20% acidic to maintain a healthy pH of 7.365. If you look at our alkaline and acidic food chart you’ll notice that the highly alkaline foods are all of your greens and most of your fruits and vegetables. You’ll also notice that your very acidic foods are animal flesh, fats and oils, cooked starches, pharmaceuticals, alcohol, cooked grains, cooked beans and legumes(I specify cooked, because sprouted grains and beans are alkalizing to your body). Let’s examine a standard American meal of a cheeseburger and french fries; The bun is most likely processed and bleached grain flour: acidic. The bun is probably sprinkled with sesame or poppy seeds; acidic. Then there is both animal flesh and cheese made of cow’s milk; acidic. Finally this acid-bath of a meal is served with a side of starchy root vegetable fried in oil; SUPER ACID CITY . 

Now let’s examine a salad loaded with tons of delicious greens such as spinach, romaine lettuce, kale, chard, collard and dandelion greens; alkaline. On that salad may be a variety of healthy vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, peas, sprouts, pears, strawberries, apples and zuchinni; alkaline. Finally lets sprinkle this salad with some pumpkin seeds, almonds or sunflower seeds; alkaline. SUPER ALKALINE BLISS.

A great way to maintain a healthy pH and a balanced diet is to look at your plates of food like a pie chart. Creating meals to be 80% alkaline and 20% acidic for optimal pH balancing. Or for someone who is trying to rid their body of existing cancer cells, go super alkaline pushing your pH to 7.5 or above until all of the cancer cells are gone.

We have a good friend named Pat who cured herself of colon cancer by eating raw foods and drinking alkalizing greens smoothies. Check out the PowerHouse smoothie in our juicing vs. blending section. Or for those of you who like to stay away from all sugars including fruit, may enjoy the green smoothie invented by my friend Teresa who is a nurse of holistic medicine at Natures Garden Wellness Center.

 We call this one:

 “Teresa’s Veggie Drink”

2 large handfulls of dark leafy greens

6-12 sprigs of cilantro

½ an avocado

1 lemon peeled

1 roma tomato

1 slice of onion

1 clove of garlic

1 thumb sized chunk of ginger

a pinch of cayenne

2 cups of distilled water

Blend it all together and enjoy!

In addition to these foods being very alkalizing, detoxifying, and energizing they are all very high in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and enzymes when eaten raw. Even if you’re not battling cancer or at high risk for getting it, consuming an alkalizing diet is just a great idea for anyone who wants to feel they’re best, age gracefully and have a super immune system.