5 steps to feeling better - Restore an Alkaline Body ph

Step 1: Restore an Alkaline Body pH

TESTING URINE pH
The first goal on the way to great health is to restore the body’s pH to the alkaline range. Almost all chronic illness takes place in a body that has become acidic due to the gradual depletion of its mineral reserves. The state of the body’s acid/alkaline balance can be easily measured by testing the urine using pH paper. If the first morning urine pH is acidic or alkaline ( the first morning urine is defined as the first urination after 5 AM)

TESTING THE URINE pH
If the first morning urine pH is acidic (a pH below 6.4), this indicates the body is in a state of physiological dysregulation and distress due to lack of sufficient minerals which are needed to adequately carry out thousands of basic cellular functions. Our immediate first goal is to restore a consistently alkaline first morning urine pH ( within the range of 6.4 to 7.0) by using fast-acting coral minerals (which are highly ionized and easily absorbed). The next step is to begin testing the evening urine pH (best measured just before the dinner meal around 5 or 6 PM)

The pH Trio
The three synergistic products are Coral Legend, Aloe Drink and Cod Liver Oil. If there is infection in the bone Bone and Joint Complex are added.

Rapid improvement of the pH is seen in most cases when no infection is present. Many Americans over age 30 have a low grade, chronic infection mostly from dental and intestinal infectins. Americans often consume high-protein diets. The heavy protein diets rapidly exhaust the body’s mineral reserves. People who are on high-protein diets show an erratic urine pH in the evening. An evening urine pH that bobs in and out of the alkaline can be a marker of chronic infection. The best approach is to gradually decrease high protein consumption to normal levels eliminating all infections.

HCL Detox Therapy
One of the least expensive and most effective methods to help the body overcome and eliminate chronic infections and immune exhaustion is HCL Detox Therapy. The three products are Betaine HCL, HCL Activator and Digest.

Step 2: Stabilize Hormone Balance

Hormones are internal messengers which are necessary to control and regulate the body’s process. Chronic illiness leads to hormonal exhaustion. The next step is to identify and support the glands which need more support to produce a sufficient amount of their hormones. Hormone deficiency can lead to global body symptoms such as sleep dysregulation, difficulty with the bowels, chronic fatigue, the inability to exercise and can negatively influence literally any organ or gland in the body.

The Most Common Areas Which May Need Support Are:

Pituitary/Hypothalamic Support
If the pituitary is weak or toxic, there may be runaway, allergic-type reactions

Adaptogen provides support for the pituitary neuro-endocrine axis. This product supports to rebalance the entire brain and adrenal neuroendocrine system.

Gold 360 contains the only live, viable stem cell source for cell rejuvenation. It supports the kidneys, adrenals, brain, pituitary, hypothalamus and thyroid.

Adrenal/Pituitary Support
The most common hormonal imbalance is adrenal dysfunction. Adrenal stress is epidemic in America. The adrenals play 3 key roles: 1) fluid balance, 2) helps settle inflammation in the body when needed, 3) provides sufficient energy to et through each day.

When a person doe not get 5 continuous hours of sleep at night, often there will be adrenal exhaustion. Since a key role of the adrenals is to hold moisture in the intestines, when the adrenals are stressed, there may be hard stools for bowel eliminations.

Adrenal Complex is often used together with Adaptogen to support the adrenals and spleen.

Max Stress B Nano-Plex are B vitamins which are used by the adrenals to upregulate adrenal hormone production and by the liver and brain to deliver instantaneous upregulation in their function.

Reproductive Hormone Support
The first goal of natural hormone therapy is to support the hormone-related organs to balance hormone production. The next step is to detoxify the hormone-related organs (especially liver and pituitary) for the most efficient functioning of hormone usage. Lastly,the goal is to keep the body’s hormones in balance by providing the nutrients the body needs to adequately produce its own hormones.

Multi-Pollen Extract
It provides 18 different European pollens (with over 500 different bioflavonoids) for maximum whole-body hormone support. Multi-Pollen support female and male reproductive hormone balance. It also helps strength the bladder to support healthy urination and the prostate.

Thyroid Support
Low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism) are commonly the result of stress, heavy metal exposure/toxicity, inadequate dietary nutrients, low iodine intake, low progesterone levels.
Because of the key role the thyroid plays in hormone regulation, a toxic thyroid can create create false thyroid suppression. After adequately detoxifying the thyroid, many women who have been on synthetic thyroid medication for years have been able to eliminate these medications.

Thyroid Complex
Often heavy metals, infection and/or radiation damage may impair the thyroid’s function

HM Nano-Detox
HM Nano-Detox an anti-infective formula may be used along with Thyroid Complex as needed to rapidly recover optimal thyroid function and detoxification, especially in heavy metal toxicity.

Super Nano-Green Tea
Super Nano-Green Tea is the most effective radiation detox therapy for the thyroid and parathyroid and is proven support for rapid body recovery from radiation damage.

Step 3: Detoxify the Body

Identify current toxic body burden and begin appropriate detoxification protocols So great is the exposure and bio-accummulation of toxic chemicals, such as heavy metals, pesticide/insecticide residues and industrial chemicals, that detox nutritional support be individualized for each person.

1) Deep Cellular Detoxification
HCL Detox and Activator HCL does deep cellular detoxification and remethylation.

2) Heavy Metal Detoxication
To help cleanse heavy metal deposits from the brain, kidney, bowels, thyroid, and parathyroid.

HM Nano Detox
HM Detox

Pesticide/Insecticide Detoxification
Citrus Pectin helps eliminate the stubborn residues of pesticides, insecticides and other chemical toxins

Kidney Support

Kidney Complex is a blood purifying properties of this extract which helps download the toxic burden on the kidneys and bowels.

Liver/Gallbladder Support

Gallbladder Nanto-Detox
Immunocidin
Max Stress Nano-Plex
Digest

Deep Lymphatic Drainage

Immunocidin degranulates the rock hard type lymph deposits, such as found in the groin or breast area.

Step 4: Eliminate Chronic Infections

More than 1 in 2 people according to the Centers for Disease most Americans are chronically ill. Most chronic illness is really due to infection. We must first identify specific nutritional deficiencies, and the provide therapeutic amounts of quality nutrients to enable the body to heal itself. Next, we must remove as many sources of toxic exposure as possible, detoxify the body of bio-accumulated toxins and use specialty up-regulating nutrients to help the body rapidly overcome infections.

Immune-Specific Support
When the body is fighting infection, all nutrients essential for life need to be generously supplied Super Trio delivers an abundant amount of these nutrients.
Coral Complex
Green Mix
EFA Oil Blend

The Super Trio provides broad-spectrum nutritional support. With the SuperFood Trio as a solid nutritional foundation, we are ready to provide the following for solid immune-specific support:

Broad-Base Immune Support

Colostrum helps support the immune system Nucleotide dead stop colds/flu and reduce injury recovery time up to 67%.

Chronic Immune-Specific Support

Immune Complex is important when the body is dealing with nanobacteria.
Allicidin has a kill rate against a broad-spectrum of infectious organisms.

Biofilm Elimination
Over 99% of all infections are now know to live in biofilms. Biofilms are thick, sticky polysaccharide sacs. When a bilfilm’s mass enlarges greater than 15 mm in diameter, it is beyond the capability of the macrophage’s immune attack and neccessitates the use of biofilm destructive nutrients.

Betaine HCL and HCL Activator
These products eliminate chronic biofilms. If used aggressively, it can elicit strong detox symptoms such as cold/flu symptoms, runny nose, fever, achy joints, etc.)

Allicidin
Allicidin provides gentle biofilm detoxification by delivery of unstable sulfur compunds which reduces the detox load to the kidney and liver

Step 5: Rejuvenate the Body’s System

Lean-Body Whey Protein Blend

Adaptogen Complex
It provides immune-boosting support, delivering increased energy, DNA repair, antioxidant protection and peak performance, including upregulation of the hormones in the brain as well as supporting adrenals

Lean-Body Whey Protein Blend & Adaptogen Complex

These two products together support easy, steady, lasting elimination of body fat, and when combined with exercise, can also help increase muscle mass.

Daily Maintenance Program

The Super Food Trio is designed to deliver every nutrient essential for life.
Coral Complex
Green Mix
EFA Oil Blend

Maximum Stress Support

Maximum Stress Support supplies the B vitamins during high stress periods.

Whole Body Support

Digest
Don’t eat cooked food without it. It spares your digestive power as well as your vital organic acid tissue reserves.

Colostrum
Broad-spectrum DNA protection and immune up regulation.

DHLA Nano-Plex
An antioxidant capable of quenching every known free radical for anti-aging protection, and repair of DNA strand breaks.

Call Dr. John Alderson for a consultation: 713-339-2000 or visit www.DrJohnAlderson.com 

Detox: Is it for you?

" Detoxification" is a naturally occurring process that the body is designed to perform to rid the body of waste products that occur as part of normal metabolism. In addition, it works to rid the body of toxic elements that are inhaled or consumed from the foods we eat and the environment around us. Detox diets have become very popular for many different maladies from cancer to weight loss. There are many different programs, but most of them involve very low caloric intake, with addition of fruits and vegetables, water and supplements. In theory, once "free" of toxins, your body functions better and your metabolism performs more efficiently which may help shed those extra pounds or fight off disease. 
The problem herein lies in that many of these diets are not balanced diets and some supplements can force the body to detox too much and too fast. Experts agree that there is no credible science to validate claims that detox diets work. There are no studies available to document the benefits; instead, most claims are based on testimonials. Most of the positive testimonials can be easily explained. Many who use these detox diets are simply cutting out the plethora of processed foods, fast foods and sugar laden foods that burden the body. It doesn't take a PhD to know they are going to "feel" better when they get off of these poor quality foods. However, some of these diets are pretty extreme and potentially dangerous.
Long term fasting will leave you in a severe energy and protein deficient state. The body will then be forced to turn to stored body fat and muscle protein for fuel which can lead to excessive muscle breakdown and nutrient deficiencies. This will ultimately have a negative impact on metabolic rate which is the rate at which the body heals and repairs and determines how fast chemical reactions occur including calories burned.
So what causes the buildup of toxins? Toxins can come from the food we ingest, the water we drink, the air we breathe, the chemicals used in everyday jobs and chores and even the home we live in. This list can go on and on. It is important to remember that it is impossible to remove every harmful chemical from the body and there is no perfectly "clean" place on Earth to live. Yet, this human body we've each been given is designed to handle a certain amount of toxicity…the health problems start to occur in the case of toxic overload, poor nutritional status and the individual's ability or inability to excrete the toxic elements. There are some tests you can do to help you become more aware of toxic elements in your environment and evaluate your ability to excrete them efficiently. This can be an important factor for your long term health. We will elaborate on those tests next month in Part 2 of 

"Detoxing: Is it for you?"
Your body is continuously "detoxing" or cleaning itself as part of the normal metabolic functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, skin, blood and lymphatic system. These harmful chemicals are filtered and flushed out in the urine or feces. However, if you are deficient in essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium the body will store toxic metals in their place (3).

• Calcium is replaced by lead, which deposits primarily in bone, and disrupts the formation of red blood cells. Lead toxicity can contribute to anemia and lead to osteopenia and osteoporosis.
• Zinc is replaced by cadmium, which tends to accumulate heavily in your kidneys. Cadmium overload is associated with peripheral neuropathy.
• Magnesium is replaced by aluminum, which, among other things, induces neurochemical changes and has been identified as a contributing factor to developing Alzheimer's.
• Manganese is replaced by nickel, which is carcinogenic.

Not only do our bodies have to deal with heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and mercury but there is increased burden because of exposure to pesticides. Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their target species, including non-target species (humans), air, water and soil.(1) The United States Environmental Protection Service states, "Pesticide exposure can cause a variety of adverse health effects. These effects can range from simple irritation of the skin and eyes to more severe effects such as affecting the nervous system, mimicking hormones causing reproductive problems, and also causing cancer" (2). According to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, 9 of the 12 most dangerous and persistent organic chemicals are pesticides (3). Many of the breakdown products of pesticides are even more toxic than the parent compounds. To make matters worse, according to West Kootenay Airshed Protection organization, "The pesticide labeling law unfortunately does not require manufacturers to list inert ingredients, and 'trade secrets' allow them to avoid disclosure to customers, so you cannot tell by reading a product label whether a pesticide contains an endocrine-disrupting ingredient" (4).
Your indoor air may be more harmful than the outdoor air. Pesticides that break down within days outdoors may last for years in carpets, where they are protected from degradation caused by sunlight and bacteria5. Most alarming, the common pesticides used on lawns and farms are shown in medical research to accelerate damage of the immune and nervous system, leading to serious health problems years after exposure.
You cannot be optimally healthy unless you address toxic elements in your environment. There are certain tests you can do to determine toxic elements in you environment, your ability to excrete such toxic elements and monitor their effects on your health. Look for Part 2 of "Detoxing" coming next month where we'll elaborate on this topic. Can't wait? Getting a comprehensive blood analysis and appropriate toxic element testing will not only define your state of health but will allow an expert to advise you on specific amounts of vitamins and minerals you need to be healthier and if "detoxing" should be a concern for you. Call us today to schedule your appointment @ 713.339.2000 or by visiting www.DrJohnAlderson.com
 
References:

1. Miller GT (2004), Sustaining the Earth,6th edition. Thompson Learning, Inc. Pacific Grove, California. Chapter 9, Pages 211-216.via Wikipedia.
2. United States EnvironmentalProtection Service http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/human.htm
3. Secretariat of the StockholmConvention Ridding The World of Persistent Organic Pollutants. United Nations Environment Programme.April 2005
4. West Kootenay Airshed Protection. Cosmetic Use of Pesticides. http://www.ncap.kics.bc.ca/8pesticides.html Accessed on April 24, 2012