The human body is a system of mutual dependencies, which are largely influenced by external factors. Their harmful effects are neutralized by a number of its own defense mechanisms, which may fail in the event of multi-faceted neglect, such as chronic acidification of the body.

How to check your body's pH?

The human body does not have a single, general pH – different organs require a different environment. Acid-base reaction is assessed using a scale ranging from 1 to 14, where values below 7 indicate an acidic reaction, exactly 7 – neutral, and greater than 7 – alkaline. The basic determinant of the body's pH is blood. Its pH ranges between 7.35 and 7.45 – the range is narrow, and deviations from the norm can cause a number of unpleasant consequences. Blood pH can only be checked through a laboratory test. However, a quick and effective pH measurement that indicates the body's condition is urine pH, performed in laboratory and home conditions. The correct pH result is between 6.0-7.0. A pH below this norm indicates acidification of the body and may indicate kidney failure, pulmonary emphysema, hypoglycemia, diabetes, intestinal problems, or dehydration. Acidic urine reaction can also result from drinking too much alcohol, as well as from a diet poor in vegetables, containing a lot of meat and sugars. PH can be read at home using special strips, testing the reaction of urine. It is worth paying attention to their quality, only those with a dense scale give a chance to read a reliable result.

What influences body acidification?

Diet

Processed food, full of preservatives and xenobiotics, is not good for health. Formaldehyde, benzene hexane, glyphosate and many other chemical substances are used in the process of cultivation and production of nutrients. Formaldehyde is commonly associated with formalin (a strong preservative), and is used in sugar extraction to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold. Additionally , it is produced in the human body, constituting a strong neurotoxin, during the decomposition of methanol from aspartame (a known sweetener), used in many "light", "zero" products, sweet drinks, chewing gums and even medicines (syrups, sachets and lozenges). Hexane and glyphosate are chemical substances, trace amounts of which may be found in vegetable oils . The presence of hexane blocks the absorption of amino acids, and as a result, hinders the digestion process. Glyphosate may contribute to cancer and many other diseases that attack the nervous system. Perhaps eating one chocolate bar or using vegetable oil every once in a while won't hurt. However, with the multiplication of artificial ingredients and regular dosing of poisons, a high-carbohydrate diet becomes a ticking bomb, loaded with chemical enhancers that impair the proper functioning of the body.

"Free" heavy metals

Every day we expose ourselves to the intake of heavy metals; it is inevitable. Aluminum, which is common in antiperspirant deodorants, foil and aluminum dishes, cereal grains, yellow cheeses, salt, spices and teas, accumulates in the body and leads to serious symptoms of poisoning. Its adverse effects include: inhibition of calcium absorption, impaired vitamin D metabolism, "taking away" magnesium and potassium from the body, general weakness, dizziness, excessive sweating, anemia, nausea, constipation, diarrhea and neurodegenerative diseases. Acidic pH increases the absorption of Al, because this element has better solubility in acidic pH , while in a healthy body the excess Al is automatically removed with urine. It is worth knowing that over 95% of aluminum is eliminated by the kidneys, which is why their efficiency is crucial in maintaining health.

Neglected microbiome

Taking care of your intestines is the basis of a holistic approach to health, and one of the most important factors influencing the condition of your intestines is your diet and lifestyle. In addition to the food you eat and digest, which can accumulate in your intestines and rot, there is also stress, stimulants and medications. All of this can affect intestinal leakage, in which heavy metals penetrate the bloodstream, becoming neurotoxins that attack the nervous system. A healthy intestine is inhabited by an average of about 600 different strains of bacteria. For example, a person with autism has only about 200 of these strains. And it is bacteria that are responsible for maintaining the body's homeostasis. Too little and low diversity of the microbiome means that the body cannot cope with the negative impact of external stimuli. Therefore, in order to support the intestines and make them reliable, you need to take care of their proper colonization with bacteria. In practice, this means eliminating factors that disturb the bacterial balance and providing the body with good strains using probiotics. Narine bacteria are effective in maintaining intestinal bacterial homeostasis. The non-pathogenic E.coli strain helps eliminate pathogenic microorganisms and block their entry into the bloodstream. Lactobacterium mazuni Karine Str.2 helps create an environment that is not conducive to fungal growth. Therefore, supplementation with Narum Fast, Narum Forte or Matsun is essential to maintain health and balance of bacterial flora.

Everyday neglect and its consequences

What we eat is crucial because it affects a number of processes in the body. A diet consisting mainly of carbohydrates, rich in sugar and grains, provides a quick and high increase in energy. Depending on the needs, its surplus is stored as fat tissue. What is more, an excess of carbohydrates causes fluctuations and drops in blood glucose and attacks of "wolf hunger", which in turn heavily burdens the pancreas through the constant production of insulin. Highly processed products and those rich in sugar are food for parasites and create an ideal environment for them to live, as a result causing them to spread in the body. Parasites produce toxic substances, rob the body of vitamins and microelements, sucking out what is needed to maintain balance. Finally, they settle in the organs, impairing their function. Another fact: as a result of improper eating habits, a greater amount of uric acid is produced, neutralized in the kidneys, to get rid of which calcium is used. A deficiency of this mineral in the diet means that it is taken from the bones, which results in fractures and, in the future, osteoporosis. It should also be added that long-term, unfavorable eating habits, medications and antibiotics can cause intestinal leakage, through which undigested, toxic protein and other substances, such as heavy metals, escape into the bloodstream. Aluminum, mercury or lead supplied to the body, for example, with food, becomes "free" in an acidic environment, creating a neurotoxin that attacks the nervous system. As a result, negative symptoms appear, worsening well-being, which can develop into a serious disease.

How to deacidify the body?

The ideal pH of the body should be in the range of 6-7.0. With such a huge exposure to destructive factors and their variability, maintaining the acid-base norm requires determination and consistency in changing lifestyle. The pH level can be monitored using strips that check the pH of urine . It is worth choosing strips with a "dense" scale so that the result is as precise as possible, with the smallest possible margin of error. Such strips are available on the website mynarum.com . Thanks to them, in an easy, home-based way, you can check the effectiveness of the actions taken on the path to health. Changes should start with diet. Meals should be composed of 80% alkaline products (mainly vegetables and some fruits) and 20% acid-forming (animal or grain products) - check the list in the link below the article . In addition, the quality of ingredients and the method of preparing the meal are important; it is worth using ecological products and giving up metal cookware and induction cookers. The nutritional diet is supplemented with calcium in an easily digestible form. Narum brand calcium enriched with biominerals has been fermented by bacteria, thanks to which its absorption efficiency is at a high level. In addition , regular cleansing ( Narum OFFToxic forte , Detox and Matsun ) , probiotic supplementation to maintain bacterial balance (Narum Fast , Narum Forte ), sauna use and frequent exposure to fresh, unpolluted air will provide great support to the body. It is worth emphasizing that without eliminating the factors leading to acidification, no supplements or treatments will bring the expected effects.

Just as the human body is a whole, all the factors mentioned are elements of one puzzle, which ultimately causes disease and dysfunction of the body. We have influence on many of these factors, so it is worth starting to change habits in small steps, in order to properly prepare the internal environment and facilitate the body's self-healing process.

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