Nutrasweet - the History of this Toxic Chemical and Its Promotion (Part 1)

(NaturalNews) In December of 1965, while James Schlatter, a chemist for G.D. Searle & Company, was working on an anti-ulcer drug candidate he accidentally discovered aspartame. He was recrystallizing aspartame from ethanol when the mixture spilled onto the outside of the flask he was using. Some of the powder landed on his fingers. Schlatter discovered the sweet taste of aspartame when he absent-mindedly licked his finger later. He realized that the sweet taste must have been the aspartame.

The first report of the discovery of the artificial sweetener was in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. It stated:...read the rest of "Nutrasweet - the History of this Toxic Chemical and Its Promotion (Part 1)" at naturalnews.com

Which plastic water bottles don't leach chemicals? | Trusted.MD Network

"Choose your water bottles very carefully in order to prevent chemicals in the plastic from leaching into your water.

Plastic water bottles are very convenient for carting water around when we are on the go, as they don't break if we drop them. However, it is worth paying attention to the type of plastic your water bottle is made of, to ensure that the chemicals in the plastic do not leach into the water. If you taste plastic, you are drinking it, so get yourself another bottle.

To be certain that you are choosing a bottle that does not leach, check the recycling symbol on your bottle. If it is a..." click here to see "Which plastic water bottles don't leach chemicals?" at the Trusted.MD Network

Purifying Your Body of Toxins Can Lead to Optimum Health and Vitality

"NaturalNews) How do you feel when you wake up in the morning? Do you wish you had restored vitality, a strong libido, more mental clarity, clearer skin, reduced weight, a stronger immune system and looked and felt healthier in every aspect of your being? Do you have symptoms such as unexplained fatigue, depression, lack of libido, sluggish elimination, irritated skin, allergies or low-grade infections, a distended stomach, menstrual difficulties and mental confusion? Have you ever considered that with a little effort you could reverse the signs of ageing?" read the rest of "Purifying Your Body of Toxins Can Lead to Optimum Health and Vitality" at naturalnews.com

Broken Bones Blamed on Osteoporosis When Vitamin D Deficiency Is the Culprit

"NaturalNews) You are female, over 50, post-menopausal and you keep breaking bones. In fact, you need a hip or knee replacement. The diagnosis? Most likely, your problem will be blamed on osteoporosis.

But the real reason you have brittle bones could be a vitamin D deficiency.

In a recent review of women with osteoporosis hospitalized for hip fractures, 50 percent were found to have signs of vitamin D deficiency, according to Dr. Kenneth Mathis, chairman of orthopedic surgery at the Methodist Center for Orthopedic Surgery in Houston, Texas." read the rest of "Broken Bones Blamed on Osteoporosis When Vitamin D Deficiency Is the Culprit" at naturalnews.com

The Dangers of Sugars and 'Bad Fats' Explained

"(NaturalNews) By far the chief wreckers of our health today are sugars and bad fats. So which are the good ones and which ones are bad? My aim is to enable you to make better food choices for you and your family." read the rest of "The Dangers of Sugars and Bad Fats Explained" at naturalnews.com

The Candida and Fungus Among Us

"(NaturalNews) It is estimated that one in every two people will be affected by Candidiasis in their lifetime but many will not be aware of it or may even think that the symptoms are all in their head. The unfortunate reality is that many people who seek medical advice from their health care providers are told that there is absolutely nothing wrong with them. This is due to the fact that the mainstream medical establishment has been slow to recognize Candidiasis as a real issue; the Integrative Medicine community, however, has been treating the condition successfully for decades. If you feel that you're one of the many who have suffered without validation or relief from this life-altering illness, please read on." read the rest of "The Candida and Fungus Among Us" at naturalnews.com

An Overview of How Stress Kills and How to Develop Your StresSkills

"(NaturalNews) In the past twenty years, thanks to modern technology, researchers have been able to scientifically prove that we have definite and distinct, physical responses to our emotions. There are currently thousands of books relating to stress and the toll it takes on the human body and psyche. The following is a synopsis of recent research demonstrating how stress kills and the protective, preventative effects of adapting stress management skills.

Stress is necessary for our survival." read the rest of "An Overview of How Stress Kills and How to Develop Your StresSkills" at naturalnews.com

HRT drugs medically useless in older women

"(NaturalNews) Hormone replacement therapy provides no overall health benefit to postmenopausal women but may increase the risk of major cardiovascular events, according to the results of a study published in the British Medical Journal.

The WISDOM study, initiated in 1999, was discontinued when a study by the 2002 Women's Health Initiative found that hormone replacement therapy increased older women's risk of heart attack and stroke. The WISDOM results, now released, support the findings of the Women's Health Initiative but concluded that the risks of hormone replacement therapy may not apply to younger women using the therapy to lessen the symptoms of menopause." read the rest of "HRT drugs medically useless in older women" at naturalnews.com

Taking Common Painkiller (acetaminophen) with Coffee is Extremely Toxic to the Liver

"(NaturalNews) Combining caffeine with the active ingredient in Tylenol (acetaminophen) may be extremely dangerous for the liver, according to new research conducted at the University of Washington and reported in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology.

Researchers performed the study on E. coli bacteria that had been genetically modified to produce a human liver enzyme that breaks down the pain killing chemical paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen. A toxic byproduct of this enzyme's activity is what leads to liver damage in cases of paracetamol overdose." read the rest of "Taking Common Painkiller (acetaminophen) with Coffee is Extremely Toxic to the Liver" at naturalnews.com

A Little Rosemary Can Go a Long Way in Reducing Acrylamides in Food

"(NaturalNews) Several animal tests have shown acrylamide to be a carcinogen, and a recent study conducted by the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, has shown a positive association between acrylamide and breast cancer in humans.

'Acrylamide is formed during the preparation of many ordinary foods. It is therefore important both for consumers and the food industry to find methods to reduce the acrylamide content,' says Kit Granby, senior scientist at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark.

Over the past five years, a research project has identified..." read the rest of "A Little Rosemary Can Go a Long Way in Reducing Acrylamides in Food" at naturalnews.com

Natural Remedies for Treating Arthritis

"(NaturalNews) Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and loss of movement of the joints. The word arthritis literally means joint inflammation (arth=joint, ritis=inflammation), and refers to more than 100 different diseases.

One Highly Effective Arthritis Remedy:

A good friend of the author's successfully used the following regimen with 100% success to rid not only himself, but also friends and two other family members of various forms of arthritis:" read the rest of "Natural Remedies for Treating Arthritis" at naturalnews.com

Catching Up With the Hype Over Probiotics

"(NaturalNews) This year alone, over 150 new probiotic and prebiotic food products have hit the market, more than three times the number that were introduced just a few years ago in 2005. To help understand this trend, and to make smart choices with your nutrition dollar, it is necessary to understand these substances and the claims being made about them. This article will focus on probiotics (a word so new that my Word 2003 spellchecker does not recognize it).

Probiotics are live microorganisms, usually..."read the rest of "Catching Up With the Hype Over Probiotics" at naturalnews.com

Invention of the microwave unleashed global obesity ripple effect

"(NaturalNews) The invention of the microwave may have been intimately connected to the beginning of an epidemic in obesity, according to Jane Wardle, a professor of clinical psychology at University College London. 'I looked at the figures showing rates of obesity in the population over many years, and it seemed very clear [that] it began between 1984 and 1987,' Wardle said in a debate at the Cheltenham Science Festival, which took place from June 6-10." read the rest of "Invention of the microwave unleashed global obesity ripple effect" at naturalnews.com

Vitamins A, C and E Increase Mortality! (and other nonsense from the realm of junk science)

"(NaturalNews) The latest attack on vitamins A, C, E, selenium and beta-carotene comes from the Cochrane Library, a widely-read source of information on conventional health matters. In the paper published yesterday, these antioxidants were linked with a higher risk of mortality ('they'll kill you!'), and now serious-sounding scientists have warned consumers away from taking vitamins altogether." read the rest of "Vitamins A, C and E Increase Mortality! (and other nonsense from the realm of junk science)" at naturalnews.com

Prevent and Heal Disease With Chilies

"(NaturalNews) Spicy foods add an incredible amount of flavour to food. As ethnic foods become abundant, chili and spicy food are increasingly popular. The good news is that adding spice to our food has a range of benefits for our health and wellbeing.

Reduced Cancer Death Rate

Scientists have proven that capsaicin, which is responsible for the burning sensation when we eat chilies, can kill cancer cells, indicating that people could at least prevent the onset of cancer by eating spicy food. This is because it is a natural antioxidant, meaning that it defends against disease causing toxins." read the rest of "Prevent and Heal Disease With Chilies" at naturalnews.com

Study Reveals Benefits of Red Clover for Prostate and Liver Health

"(NaturalNews) Red clover has long been a staple of natural healers due to its broad spectrum of uses and benefits. In the past, interest and application has centered on women due to the high levels of phytoestrogens in red clover. Now a new study confirms that red clover offers many benefits for men as well.

Study and results

The study, published in the February 2008 edition of Urology, was done at the Department of Urology and Andrology, Landesklinikum Thermenregion Baden, Austria. Its objective was to assess the effect of an isoflavonoid extract from red clover on the prostate, liver function, quality of life, and sexual function in men with an initial elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level and with negative biopsy findings." read the rest of "Study Reveals Benefits of Red Clover for Prostate and Liver Health" at naturalnews.com

Chinese Tonic Herbs: The Amazing Natural Health Rejuvenators

"(NaturalNews) Many of us are somewhat familiar with Chinese pathological and systematic healing herbal formulas such as 'Yin Qiao' for flu and colds. These are tremendous healing formulas and they hold within them centuries of knowledge of the thousands of herbs, the 5 elements, and the 12 meridians of the body. These types of formulas, in a nutshell are the TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Herbal Doctor's tools for healing illness.

There are over 8,000 logged and fully understood (In their energy factors) herbs used in thousands of formulas and their is also the fact that many formulas are created on the spot after a diagnoses of the patient. This is the heartbeat of TCM." read the rest of "Chinese Tonic Herbs: The Amazing Natural Health Rejuvenators" at naturalnews.com

French Volcanic Clay Kills Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Superbug

"(NaturalNews) Researchers have discovered that a clay made from volcanic ash in France has powerful antibiotic properties and is capable of killing even antibiotic-resistant superbugs such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

'It's fascinating,' said researcher Shelley Haydel, a microbiologist at Arizona State University. 'Here we are bridging geology, microbiology, cell biology. A year ago, I'd look at the clay and say, 'Well, that's dirt.'" read the rest of "French Volcanic Clay Kills Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Superbug" at naturalnews.com

Research Shows Spinach Can Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer

"(NaturalNews) It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables provide the body with the essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals that help keep the body free of disease. But how great would it be if specific foods warded off specific illnesses? Well, based on some recent research, that could very well be a reality.

Published in the International Journal of Cancer, researchers have discovered that the compounds found in specific vegetables may prove as an effective deterrent to one of the most prevalent cancers among women today: ovarian cancer." read the rest of "Research Shows Spinach Can Help Prevent Ovarian Cancer" at naturalnews.com

The Plan for the Food Supply (comic)

The Plan for the Food Supply (comic)

Xylitol - Is It Safe or Effective?

"(NaturalNews) Consuming 1.4 ounces of Xylitol per day will cause diarrhea in many subjects according to a study conducted in 1977. On Xylitol.org the page sates, 'In the amounts needed to prevent tooth decay (less than 15 grams per day), xylitol is safe for everyone.' 15 grams of xylitol is about 0.5 ounces. What about doses over 15 grams?" read the rest of "Xylitol - Is It Safe or Effective?" at naturalnews.com

Eating Onions Found to Reduce High Blood Pressure

"(NaturalNews) A naturally occurring plant compound found in onions may reduce high blood pressure if consumed regularly, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Utah and published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Researchers studied 22 adults with hypertension and 19 adults with pre-hypertension, giving them each either a placebo or a 730-milligram supplement of quercetin each day. The blood pressure of the patients with hypertension who were given quercetin decreased by approximately 7 mmHg systolic and 5 mmHg diastolic relative to those who had been given the placebo. Among the pre-hypertension patients, neither the placebo nor quercetin-supplemented groups experienced a significant change in blood pressure." read the rest of "Eating Onions Found to Reduce High Blood Pressure" at naturalnews,com

Curcumin Reduces Heart Enlargement and May Prevent Heart Failure

"(NaturalNews) Eating curcumin, a natural ingredient in the spice turmeric, may dramatically reduce the chance of developing heart failure, researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre of the Toronto General Hospital have discovered.

In a study entitled, 'Curcumin prevents and reverses murine cardiac hypertrophy,' published in the February edition of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers found when the herb is given orally to a variety of mouse models with enlarged hearts (hypertrophy), it can prevent and reverse hypertrophy, restore heart function and reduce scar formation." read the rest of "Curcumin Reduces Heart Enlargement and May Prevent Heart Failure" at naturalnews.com

Using the Power of the Sun to Improve Eyesight and Boost Immunity

"(NaturalNews) It's becoming common knowledge in alternative medical circles that the sun, far from being the enemy to health that western medicine has made it out to be is really our best friend when it comes to health, healing, immunity and even strengthening our eyesight. How can this be? Well in this article, I'm going to show you how and teach you a little known Taoist technique to not only improve the eyesight and eye strength, but to increase your overall immunity simply by using the sun with a simple eye exercise that only takes a few seconds to do each morning and evening." read the rest of "Using the Power of the Sun to Improve Eyesight and Boost Immunity" atnaturalnews.com

Walk Instead of Drive for Your Health

"(NaturalNews) In times of ever-climbing gas prices, looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption can not only be good for your pocketbook, but your health. Walking instead of driving is one way to lower your fuel expenses while improving your health and well-being.

Did you know that a 150 pound person walking briskly can burn an average of 320 calories per hour? So what would you rather do, burn $4 per gallon of gas or 320 calories per hour?" read the rest of "Walk Instead of Drive for Your Health" at naturalnews.com

CNN Helps Autism Debacle Blow Up in Government's Face; Vaccine-Autism Link No Longer in Question

"(NaturalNews) On April 2, 2008 CNN spent the day bringing awareness to the problem of autism. Larry King's segment, which included Jenny McCarthy along with a panel of guests, was particularly enlightening. My hat is off to Jenny, a celebrity mother who is making it quite uncomfortable for the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to ignore parents of autistic children seeking answers. Why does a mom have to do the work of the CDC? The answer is rather simple: our government's zeal to insist on too many vaccines while ignoring the actual risks is the driving force behind the autism tragedy. Sure there are many related factors – but the bottom line is that our government is causing disease at an alarming and devastating pace." read the rest of "CNN Helps Autism Debacle Blow Up in Government's Face; Vaccine-Autism Link No Longer in Question" at naturalnews.com

Mainstream Media Attacks Water; Recommends People Drink Soda Instead!

"(NaturalNews) As proof that mainstream health information continutes to become increasingly detached from reality, the mainstream media (MSM) has launched a new wave of misinformation designed to discredit the health benefits of drinking water! Just today, for example, Fox News ran a story entitled, Skip the Water, Have a Soda Instead." read the rest of "Mainstream Media Attacks Water; Recommends People Drink Soda Instead!" at naturalnews.com

A Deeper Look At Drugs In Our Tap Water

"(NaturalNews) Picture this: Three guys go into a bar. The batender asks, 'What'll you have?' 'A beer', says the first guy. Second one says, 'Whiskey' and turning to the third guy asks, 'what about you?' 'Oh me, I really need a good strong kick, one with lots of punch to it... Yep, I think this day calls for a big one on tap! Hey bartender, how about some of your tap water!'

It was hard not to hear about the mess our water supply is in; the March AP (Associated Press) story was picked up by almost every media outlet imaginable. Members of a 'National Investigative Team' reviewed reports and talked to over 200 officials and scientists for a five-month period. The AP writers' conclusions struck fear into many a thirsty American, who was suddenly told he was drinking urine. Not any urine either, but drug-filled urine, possibly from their neighbor up the road." read the rest of "A Deeper Look At Drugs In Our Tap Water" at naturalnews.com

Allicin from Garlic Boosts Flow of Blood to Protect the Heart

"(NaturalNews) The chemical that causes garlic to give you bad breath may be the same one that protects your heart, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Allicin is produced when garlic is chopped, crushed or chewed. It further breaks down in the body into a variety of sulfur-containing compounds, some of which cause a strong odor typically associated with garlic breath." read the rest of "Allicin from Garlic Boosts Flow of Blood to Protect the Heart" at naturalnews.com

Low Vitamin E Levels Associated With Physical Decline in Elderly

"(NaturalNews) Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that a low concentration of vitamin E in the blood is linked with physical decline in older persons. The study included 698 people age 65 or older who were randomly selected from the population registry in two municipalities close to Florence, Italy. The researchers, led by first author Benedetta Bartali of Yale, collected blood samples to measure the levels of micronutrients including folate, iron and vitamins B6, B12, D and E. They assessed physical decline in the study participants over a three-year period using an objective test of three tasks: walking speed, rising repeatedly from a chair, and standing balance." read the rest of "Low Vitamin E Levels Associated With Physical Decline in Elderly" at naturalnews.com

The Organic Advantage: A Nutritional Edge

"(NaturalNews) A recent UK government report found that chickens raised in the widespread, non-organic fashion, have a 23.4% chance of being contaminated with salmonella, a bacteria responsible for food poisoning. The chance of an organic flock having salmonella? Only 4.4%.

What's the difference between how the chickens are raised?" read the rest of "The Organic Advantage: A Nutritional Edge" at naturalnews.com

The Hepatitis Epidemic and Natural Remedies That Can Help

"(NaturalNews) Hepatitis C is considered an epidemic and is now killing more people than Aids/HIV - 30,000 a year and it's going to get much worse. Right now, 5 million Americans are infected with Hepatitis C - and most of them don't know it. That is 1 out of every 50 people; and some will be people you know. The number of adults seeking liver transplants for Hepatitis C infection will skyrocket in the next 20 years. An estimated 10,000 to 30,000 Americans die from this disease or its complications each year. Deaths are expected to increase because of the increasing risk of infection, and the resulting cirrhosis, portal hypertension, thrombocytopenia, bleeding, and liver cancer. Five years ago, 20% of Hepatitis C patients were candidates for liver transplantation and today the number has increased to about 50%.

The Hepatitis C virus causes..." read the rest of "The Hepatitis Epidemic and Natural Remedies That Can Help" at naturalnews.com

Birth Control Pill Linked to 20 Percent Higher Plaque Buildup in Arteries

"(NaturalNews) Women who take oral contraceptives may have more plaque buildup in their arteries, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Ghent, Belgium, and presented at a conference of the American Heart Association.

Researchers conducted a long-term observational study on 1,300 healthy women living in the small town of Erpe-Mere, Belgium. Approximately 81 percent of participants had taken birth control pills for at least a year at some point in their lives, and 27 percent were currently taking the contraceptives." read the rest of "Birth Control Pill Linked to 20 Percent Higher Plaque Buildup in Arteries" at naturalnews.com

Studies Show Goji Berries Are Among the Most Nutritious Foods on the Planet

"(NaturalNews) People in the valleys of Tibet and Mongolia cherish the Goji Berry. In fact, they honor it in celebrations that last two weeks each year. But it comes as no surprise, as it is believed this berry is what gives them their disease-free lives that often last for more than 100 years. People in the Ninxia region of Northern China have 16 times more centenarians than people in the rest of the country. According to Chinese legend, a man that ate Goji soup lived to be 252." read the rest of "Studies Show Goji Berries Are Among the Most Nutritious Foods on the Planet" at naturalnews.com

Curing IBS Without Medication, A Personal Journey

"(NaturalNews) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a devastating condition that affects more than 45 million Americans. Symptoms of IBS include: bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain or cramping. People suffering from IBS have a higher rate of hospitalizations, work absenteeism, feelings of poor quality of life, and abdominal surgeries than healthy patients with other gastrointestinal illnesses. People with IBS symptoms miss more than three times as many work days than people without bowel symptoms. I know all of this firsthand because I was diagnosed with the syndrome in 2004 after two years of living in misery with unexplained digestive discomforts." read the rest of "Curing IBS Without Medication, A Personal Journey" at naturalnews.com

Reducing Electromagnetic Frequency Exposure May Improve Your Health

"(NaturalNews) In September 2007, the EU's European Environment Agency (EEA)1 and the country of Germany2 both issued warnings to their citizens advising them to avoid the use of WiFi and cell phones until further long term studies are conducted, citing fears that the ubiquitous use of wireless technology has the potential to become the next public health disaster on the level of tobacco smoking, asbestos, and lead in automobile gas (as reported by The BioInitiative Working Group3). Israel's Knesset recently banned the placement of cellular antennas on residential buildings4. According to Canadian Underwriter, Lloyd's of London is already 'preparing for the next big liability action -- for personal injury damages based on the use of cell phone technology.'5" read the rest of "Reducing Electromagnetic Frequency Exposure May Improve Your Health" at naturalnews.com

Diet May Be the Key to Prevention and Treatment of Brain Tumors

"(NaturalNews) Malignant brain tumor persists as one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in adults and is the second leading cause of cancer death in children. There is little in the way of prevention offered by the medical establishment. Any current therapies for malignant brain tumors do not provide long-term management. Prescribed treatment ineffectively targets tumor cells while negatively impacting the health and vitality of normal brain cells. People are never again the same after receiving these therapies. Two new studies underscore the conclusion that diet may be the key for prevention and management of brain tumors." read the rest of "Diet May Be the Key to Prevention and Treatment of Brain Tumors" at naturalnews.com

Extract of Broccoli Sprouts May Protect Against Bladder Cancer

"(NaturalNews) Broccoli is turning into a Super Food. In 1992, Johns Hopkins scientists found a new and highly concentrated source of sulforaphane, a compound they identified in broccoli that helps mobilize the body's natural cancer-fighting resources and reduces risk of developing cancer. It has long been know that broccoli may also help prevent breast cancer.

UCLA researchers this past month have shown that sulforaphane in broccoli switches on a set of antioxidant genes and enzymes in specific immune cells, which then combat the injurious effects of molecules known as free radicals that can damage cells and lead to disease." read the rest of "Extract of Broccoli Sprouts May Protect Against Bladder Cancer" at naturalnews.com

Interview with Alan Friedman from Good Cause Wellness about Antioxidants, Agave Nectar and Chia Seeds

"This is an exclusive interview with Good Cause Wellness founder Alan Friedman, who talks about antioxidants, superfood powders, agave nectar, chia seeds and his personal passion for health." read the rest of "Interview with Alan Friedman from Good Cause Wellness about Antioxidants, Agave Nectar and Chia Seeds" at naturalnews.com

Zyprexa Warnings over Weight Gain, Blood Sugar Elevation

"NaturalNews) Eli Lilly and Company has announced changes to the labeling of Zyprexa and Symbyax, two brand-name atypical antipsychotics produced and sold by the company. Eli Lilly has updated the labeling to include more warning information on potentially harmful weight gain and blood sugar elevation that may result from taking the medications." read the rest of "Zyprexa Warnings over Weight Gain, Blood Sugar Elevation" at naturalnews.com

FDA Quietly Acknowledges Medical Benefits of Honey

"(NaturalNews) In an Associated Press story dated December 27th 2007, it was revealed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had quietly approved a line of honey-based wound dressings during the fall of that year. Derma Sciences, Inc., a New Jersey manufacturer of medical wound and skin care supplies, was then able to market their MEDIHONEY product. MEDIHONEY is a line of wound dressings consisting chiefly of an absorbent alginate (which is a component of brown algae) pad, covered in Manuka (Leptospermum) honey." read the rest of "FDA Quietly Acknowledges Medical Benefits of Honey" at naturalnews.com

Mastering the pH Balancing Act Can Improve Your Health Significantly

"(NaturalNews) With the aging population of the United States, the incidence of so-called age-related diseases should be expected to rise. In fact the incidence of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and a host of other diseases have been steadily rising for all age groups until it has reached epidemic proportions. That is because the factors of stress, lack of physical activity, environmental pollutants and a diet high in acid-producing foods collectively create the underlying cause of most degenerative diseases: acidosis." read the rest of "Mastering the pH Balancing Act Can Improve Your Health Significantly" at naturalnews,com