<p> Restoring the body's acid-alkaline balance leads to better health and wellbeing. </p><p> Maintaining an optimum acid-alkaline balance is integral to enjoying optimal health, yet our modern-day habits and preferences often wreak havoc with this delicate balance. Highly processed foods acidify the body as does a diet high in meat, dairy and sugar. The body becomes overwhelmed with this acid imbalance and this, in turn, causes acidosis, which can lead to a host of problems. Weight gain, gastrointestinal conditions, skin conditions, chronic fatigue and respiratory ailments are just some of the complications. </p><p> The ideal diet that supports pH balance is rich in fresh fruits, roots, vegetables, legumes and nuts and avoids excess fats, sugars, refined foods, salt, alcohol, tobacco, coffee and tea. <ul> </p><p> Part 1 - Understanding pH and Diet <li> What is pH? Acid Imbalance (Acidosis), Alkaline Balance (Homeostasis) </li> </p><p> Part 2 - Common Gastrointestinal (GI) Conditions <li> pH Imbalance symptoms, Acidosis Diagnosis and pH rebalance for: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) </li> </p><p> Part 3 - Managing pH-Related Disease <li> Drug therapy, nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, mind-body strategies, diet therapy </li> </p><p> Part 4 - The pH Diet Solution Program <li> 10 Steps for Implementing the pH diet, 28-day balanced meal plan, 175 + pH balanced recipes and 28-day menu plan. </li> </ul></p><p> To reach optimum health one must address the acidity of the foods put into the body. This book will become the key resource on the crucial pH balance required. </p>