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Trying to get pregnant and concerned with acidity levels in the body?
For optimal hormonal functions in women, it is important to factor in the alkaline/acidity level balance when trying to conceive. Bear in mind, proper pH balance in women is vital to ones overall health and not just for conception and pregnancy.
A simple at home urine test can determine whether or not a woman’s pH balance is acceptable. Using Medical pH-Test Strips one can determine levels quickly and easily. These strips determine ones urinary pH, which is generally a good indicator of how acidic total body pH is. An acceptable urinary pH range should be between 6.5 in the a.m. and 7.5 by evening.
Studies indicate hostile cervical mucus environments, often caused by high acidity levels in women, can hinder sperm and reduce the viable number considerably. To combat this dilemma, there are numerous dietary choices that can reverse high acidic levels and raise a woman’s alkaline level to an acceptable one or neutral one, thus allowing sperm to travel through the cervical mucus more easily.
The following vegetables are suggested by many experts as veggies that help reduce acidity levels and raise alkaline levels naturally.
Asparagus, Artichokes, Radishes, Leeks, Spinach, Garlic, Broccoli, Tomato,
Cabbage, Onions, Peas, Watercress, Carrots, Cucumber, Chives, Avocado,
Lettuce, Cauliflower, Red Cabbage, Turnip, Green Beans, Celery, Beetroot
The following fruits are suggested by many experts as fruits that help reduce acidity levels and raise alkaline levels naturally.
Lemon*, Watermelon (neutral), Apricot, Cantaloupe, Grapefruit*, Pears, Figs, Muskmelons,
Lime*, Rhubarb, Bananas, Grapes, Oranges*, Pineapples, Dates, Nectarines*,
Grapefruit, Apple, Berries, Honeydew Melon, Peaches, Strawberries, Raisins, Tangerines*
(*These fruits mistakenly thought by many to have an acidic effect on the body actually offer an alkalizing effect once metabolized.)
The following proteins are suggested by many experts as proteins that help reduce acidity levels and raise alkaline levels naturally. Although any meat raises acidic levels, if one is a meat eater, it is wise to go organic.
Tofu (fermented), Millet, Organic Meats (generally less acid-forming than non-organic),
Almonds, Hemp Protein,
Tempeh (fermented)
The following spices and herbs are suggested by many experts as spices and herbs that help reduce acidity levels and raise alkaline levels naturally.
Cinnamon, Sea Salt, Curry, Miso, Ginger, Tamari Mustard, Chili Pepper, all Herbs
Other helpful neutralizing choices include apple cider vinegar, bee pollen, probiotic cultures, green juices, vegetable juices, mineral water, alkaline antioxidant water, lecithin granules and soured dairy products.
For more information on balancing ones acid and alkaline levels, there is a plethora of information available on this subject in books like The Acid-Alkaline Diet by Christopher Vasey and The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health by Robert Young and Shelley Redford Young to name a few.
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