pH Balance and Brain/Neurological Disorders

While we still know very little about how the brain functions, studies have shown that many brain and neurological disorders are the result of a blood chemistry problem in the brain. Other than brain damage caused directly by injuries, most brain and neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s, depression, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and OCD begin at the cellular level. A chemical imbalance in the brain causes cellular dysfunction that, in turn, leads to disease.

An excessive level of acid waste in the body disrupts cellular function in all of the body’s organs. The brain is especially vulnerable, as brain cells require high levels of energy. When acid waste prevents brain levels from functioning properly, brain and neurological disorders can result.

THE RISK

Exposure to too many toxic metals, minerals and excessive quantities of nutrients causes accumulation of acid waste in the brain. When these acids interfere with brain cell function, the result is brain and neurological disorders. As diseased brain cells die, they break down and create even more acid waste that exacerbates the problem.

Brain injury or genetic defects in the brain also lead to accumulation of acid waste. The damaged tissue can't neutralize incoming acids, so the tissue absorbs the acid waste and becomes acidic too.

When accumulation of acid in the bloodstream disrupts the passage of glucose, or blood sugar, to the brain, brain functioning is impaired. In addition to causing brain fog or confusion or other mental difficulties, the lack of glucose also limits the brain’s ability to neutralize acids. Therefore, the cycle continues.

THE DAMAGE

Accumulation of acids in the brain can cause swelling, which can disrupt the chemical reactions that allow the brain cells and neurons to function properly. When the brain cells and neurons die, they also become acidic and are carried through the bloodstream to other organs of the body. Therefore, brain disorders are not only caused or exacerbated by acidity. In a vicious circle, diseased brain cells create acid that causes degenerative diseases elsewhere in the body.

Symptoms of brain disorder, such as fear, anxiety and depression, cause the adrenal glands to release cortisol, which further destroys brain cells and depletes the brain's energy and ability to neutralize accumulated acids. Acidic waste can also inflame the blood vessels and plaque in the brain’s fluid, triggering migraines and Alzheimer's.

Acid waste also inflames the neurons, causing epilepsy or other illnesses such as Parkinson’s, OCD, depression and even tinnitus (chronic ringing in the ears). The resulting disease depends on what part of the brain tissue becomes inflamed, but across the board, the inflammation is triggered by a toxic accumulation of acid waste.

THE BENEFITS OF A BALANCED pH

To reverse acid damage to the brain, you need to repair the damaged brain cells, maintain cellular energy to keep out toxic wastes, and, most importantly, eliminate acid waste from your body entirely. In other words, you need to restore your body’s pH balance. An alkalinizing diet, including the right combinations of vegetable juices and supplements, can help. Elimination of processed foods, sugar and chemicals from your diet is also important in reducing your acid level. Stress reduction is also important in keeping the brain free of toxic elements.

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