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07-11-2017, 05:42 PM

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Ioftheneedle

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tranum-I have learned to like water. Sometimes in a restaurant I order hot water. Like your gradmothr would hav. At home I drink hot water in the mornings. I have found a tea in a little shop here Teaoli. They sell specialty teas and olive oil. They have a tea blend that is non acid and caffeen free. I do make that sometimes.

07-11-2017, 06:01 PM

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zozee

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Originally Posted by Needles

Maybe this link will help in deciding what is acidic and alkaline. I try to keep to the alkaline myself, I seem to have many less aches in my arms and hand, where I have arthritis. I love vegetables and eat a lot of them in place of pasta, potatoes, etc.

http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm

This chart and the explanation at the bottom of it were extremely helpful to me. I learned that "acid forming" or "alkaline forming" foods have nothing to do with the pH in them. It's all about how they act in the body--what residue they leave. Lemons, for example--made me wonder how they made the alkalizing list when they're acidic. Now I know. I still don't understand why you'd try to alkalize your system with a lemon if acid tears you up, though.
Anybody?

Also I didn't see pomegranate seeds on the list. THey're yummy and very good if you're trying to reduce inflammation.

07-12-2017, 08:48 AM

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Needles

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Originally Posted by Ioftheneedle

Needles, Black Pepper would send me over the top. It is very acidic. There was a support group that met for a while and that was the most helpful of all when we compared symptoms and helps. I am older and was diagnosed after 60 but some who came were young ladies. I can't imagine living with this all your young life raising families.

Yes, I know it's acidic, it's on the "acidic" side of the list. I don't use pepper to cook or salt, just the shakers on the table if a guest wants to partake.