The Obama administration probably has the most important agenda in the world.
The recent earth quakes in Haiti, Turkey, Chile, Hawaii, and Tokyo are probably linked to global warming and west Canada and U.S. like California are on the waiting list.
The Myrtle Beach area is also on the waiting list.
Lessons to learn from Chile and Haiti, people were looting for bottled water and food.
When Katrina hit the U.S. and New Orleans the first thing they ran out of was bottled water.
"geologists are getting into the act, warning that melting glaciers will lead to an increasing number of earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions in unexpected places."
"According to Wu, global warming will create “lots of earthquakes.”"
http://environment.about.com/od/globalwarming/a/earthquakes.htm
Melting glaciers could have fiery result, geologists warn
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/article178210.ece
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Acid-Base Balance and Blood pH: Diet and Stress - Cancer, Heart, and Stroke
*The information here is provided as is and the author makes no guaranty as to its factual content*
Acid-Base Balance and pH
Blood pH
The term pH means potentials of Hydrogen.
Acidity and alkalinity are expressed on the pH scale, which ranges from 0 (strongly acidic) to 14 (strongly basic, or alkaline). A pH of 7.0, in the middle of this scale, is neutral. Blood is normally slightly basic, alkaline, with a pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. To function properly, the body maintains the pH of blood close to 7.40.
An important property of blood is its degree of acidity and alkalinity, and this is referred to as acid-base balance. The acidity or alkalinity of the blood is indicated on the pH scale.
- The acidity level increases when the level of acidic compounds in the blood rises or when the level of alkaline compounds in the blood falls. Alkalinity levels increases with the reverse process.
- The level of acidic or alkaline compounds in the body rises through increased intake, production, or decreased elimination and falls through decreased intake, production, or increased elimination.
The Importance of Blood pH
Blood pH and Cell Health; we live and die at a cellular level.
The blood pH has a serious effect on all of the body’s systems and the body uses different mechanisms to control the blood’s acid-base balance. The blood’s acid-base balance is controlled by the body because even minor deviations from the normal range can severely affect the brain, arteries, the heart, muscles, and many organs. It can contribute to overwhelming the body leading to serious disease such as cancer.
“Inflammatory disorders often increase the risk of cancer” - Merck: Risk Factors for Cancer
“If the pH deviates too far in either direction, cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die. An imbalance pH can cause serious health problems and can lead to the progression of most degenerative diseases including excessive systemic weight gain. Balancing your pH is widely considered to be the single most important thing you can do for your health.” - VÄXA: Buffer pH
- Acid-Base Disorders or blood pH imbalance is promoted by a bad diet and stress leading to Inflammation.
- Inflammation is linked to cancer, heart disease, and strokes.
- Inflammation -> Heart and Stroke
Good acid-base balance and blood pH levels promote:
- Cardiovascular system health
- Healthy cholesterol levels
- Healthy blood sugar balance
- Proper fat metabolism
- Weight loss
- Normal energy balance
- Proper cleansing and repair of tissues
- Disease resistance
- The body’s ability to flush toxins
Two Factors That Contribute to Blood pH Imbalance
• The first is our intake, oxygen-carbon dioxide, and dietary habits.
“When food is metabolized and broken down, it leaves certain chemical and metallic residues, a noncombustible “ash” which, when combined with our body fluids, yields either acid or alkali potentials of pH. Certain foods are “acid-forming” in nature, whereas others are known to be “alkali-forming”.” – VÄXA: Buffer pH
• The second is our production, elimination, and stress.
An overactive adrenal gland, the release of cortisol and aldosterone, the buildup of glucose, lactic acid, and ketones. Sleep deprivation and inflammation.
An over active adrenal gland caused by high levels of stress can release a hormone called aldosterone into the blood stream causing large quantities of potassium to be excreted into the urine. Aldosterone also causes the excretion of magnesium into the urine. Stress and anxiety are the principal acid generators aside from the diet.
Acid-Base Disorders: Acidosis and Alkalosis
Acidosis
The blood has too much acid (or too little base), resulting in a decrease in blood pH.
Acidosis is excessive blood acidity caused by an overabundance of acid in the blood or a loss of bicarbonate from the blood (metabolic acidosis), or by a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from poor lung function or slow breathing (respiratory acidosis).
Alkalosis
The blood has too much base (or too little acid), resulting in an increase in blood pH.
Alkalosis is excessive blood alkalinity caused by an overabundance of bicarbonate in the blood or a loss of acid from the blood (metabolic alkalosis), or by a low level of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from rapid or deep breathing (respiratory alkalosis).
Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis are caused by an imbalance in the production of acids or bases and their excretion by the kidneys.
Metabolic acidosis develops when the amount of acid in the body is increased through ingestion of a substance that is, or can be broken down (metabolized) to, an acid.
Metabolic acidosis can also occur as a result of abnormal metabolism. Even the production of normal amounts of acid may lead to acidosis when the kidneys are not functioning normally and are therefore not able to excrete sufficient amounts of acid in the urine.
Metabolic alkalosis can develop when excessive loss of sodium or potassium affects the kidneys' ability to control the blood's acid-base balance. For instance, loss of potassium sufficient to cause metabolic alkalosis may result from an overactive adrenal gland or the use of diuretics.
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis are caused primarily by changes in carbon dioxide exhalation due to lung or breathing disorders.
- Respiratory acidosis develops when the lungs do not expel carbon dioxide adequately.
- Respiratory alkalosis develops when rapid, deep breathing (hyperventilation) causes too much carbon dioxide to be expelled from the bloodstream.
Major Causes of Metabolic Acidosis and Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (buildup of ketones)
• Drugs and substances such as acetazolamide, alcohol, aspirin , iron
• Lactic acidosis (buildup of lactic acid as occurs in shock)
• Loss of bases, such as bicarbonate, through the digestive tract from diarrhea, an ileostomy, or a colostomy
• Kidney failure
• Poisons such as carbon monoxide, cyanide, ethylene glycol, methanol,
• Renal tubular acidosis (a form of kidney malfunction)
Metabolic alkalosis
• Loss of acid from vomiting or drainage of the stomach
• Overactive adrenal gland (Cushing's syndrome)
• Use of diuretics (thiazides, furosemide, ethacrynic acid )
Major Causes of Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
• Lung disorders, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, severe asthma, pneumonia, or pulmonary edema
• Sleep-disordered breathing
• Diseases of the nerves or muscles of the chest that impair breathing, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Overdose of drugs such as alcohol, opioids, and strong sedatives
Respiratory alkalosis
• Anxiety
• Aspirin overdose (early stages)
• Fever
• Low levels of oxygen in the blood
• Pain
Acid-Base Balance and pH
Blood pH
The term pH means potentials of Hydrogen.
Acidity and alkalinity are expressed on the pH scale, which ranges from 0 (strongly acidic) to 14 (strongly basic, or alkaline). A pH of 7.0, in the middle of this scale, is neutral. Blood is normally slightly basic, alkaline, with a pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. To function properly, the body maintains the pH of blood close to 7.40.
An important property of blood is its degree of acidity and alkalinity, and this is referred to as acid-base balance. The acidity or alkalinity of the blood is indicated on the pH scale.
- The acidity level increases when the level of acidic compounds in the blood rises or when the level of alkaline compounds in the blood falls. Alkalinity levels increases with the reverse process.
- The level of acidic or alkaline compounds in the body rises through increased intake, production, or decreased elimination and falls through decreased intake, production, or increased elimination.
The Importance of Blood pH
Blood pH and Cell Health; we live and die at a cellular level.
The blood pH has a serious effect on all of the body’s systems and the body uses different mechanisms to control the blood’s acid-base balance. The blood’s acid-base balance is controlled by the body because even minor deviations from the normal range can severely affect the brain, arteries, the heart, muscles, and many organs. It can contribute to overwhelming the body leading to serious disease such as cancer.
“Inflammatory disorders often increase the risk of cancer” - Merck: Risk Factors for Cancer
“If the pH deviates too far in either direction, cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die. An imbalance pH can cause serious health problems and can lead to the progression of most degenerative diseases including excessive systemic weight gain. Balancing your pH is widely considered to be the single most important thing you can do for your health.” - VÄXA: Buffer pH
- Acid-Base Disorders or blood pH imbalance is promoted by a bad diet and stress leading to Inflammation.
- Inflammation is linked to cancer, heart disease, and strokes.
- Inflammation -> Heart and Stroke
Good acid-base balance and blood pH levels promote:
- Cardiovascular system health
- Healthy cholesterol levels
- Healthy blood sugar balance
- Proper fat metabolism
- Weight loss
- Normal energy balance
- Proper cleansing and repair of tissues
- Disease resistance
- The body’s ability to flush toxins
Two Factors That Contribute to Blood pH Imbalance
• The first is our intake, oxygen-carbon dioxide, and dietary habits.
“When food is metabolized and broken down, it leaves certain chemical and metallic residues, a noncombustible “ash” which, when combined with our body fluids, yields either acid or alkali potentials of pH. Certain foods are “acid-forming” in nature, whereas others are known to be “alkali-forming”.” – VÄXA: Buffer pH
• The second is our production, elimination, and stress.
An overactive adrenal gland, the release of cortisol and aldosterone, the buildup of glucose, lactic acid, and ketones. Sleep deprivation and inflammation.
An over active adrenal gland caused by high levels of stress can release a hormone called aldosterone into the blood stream causing large quantities of potassium to be excreted into the urine. Aldosterone also causes the excretion of magnesium into the urine. Stress and anxiety are the principal acid generators aside from the diet.
Acid-Base Disorders: Acidosis and Alkalosis
Acidosis
The blood has too much acid (or too little base), resulting in a decrease in blood pH.
Acidosis is excessive blood acidity caused by an overabundance of acid in the blood or a loss of bicarbonate from the blood (metabolic acidosis), or by a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from poor lung function or slow breathing (respiratory acidosis).
Alkalosis
The blood has too much base (or too little acid), resulting in an increase in blood pH.
Alkalosis is excessive blood alkalinity caused by an overabundance of bicarbonate in the blood or a loss of acid from the blood (metabolic alkalosis), or by a low level of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from rapid or deep breathing (respiratory alkalosis).
Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis
Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis are caused by an imbalance in the production of acids or bases and their excretion by the kidneys.
Metabolic acidosis develops when the amount of acid in the body is increased through ingestion of a substance that is, or can be broken down (metabolized) to, an acid.
Metabolic acidosis can also occur as a result of abnormal metabolism. Even the production of normal amounts of acid may lead to acidosis when the kidneys are not functioning normally and are therefore not able to excrete sufficient amounts of acid in the urine.
Metabolic alkalosis can develop when excessive loss of sodium or potassium affects the kidneys' ability to control the blood's acid-base balance. For instance, loss of potassium sufficient to cause metabolic alkalosis may result from an overactive adrenal gland or the use of diuretics.
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis are caused primarily by changes in carbon dioxide exhalation due to lung or breathing disorders.
- Respiratory acidosis develops when the lungs do not expel carbon dioxide adequately.
- Respiratory alkalosis develops when rapid, deep breathing (hyperventilation) causes too much carbon dioxide to be expelled from the bloodstream.
Major Causes of Metabolic Acidosis and Metabolic Alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (buildup of ketones)
• Drugs and substances such as acetazolamide, alcohol, aspirin , iron
• Lactic acidosis (buildup of lactic acid as occurs in shock)
• Loss of bases, such as bicarbonate, through the digestive tract from diarrhea, an ileostomy, or a colostomy
• Kidney failure
• Poisons such as carbon monoxide, cyanide, ethylene glycol, methanol,
• Renal tubular acidosis (a form of kidney malfunction)
Metabolic alkalosis
• Loss of acid from vomiting or drainage of the stomach
• Overactive adrenal gland (Cushing's syndrome)
• Use of diuretics (thiazides, furosemide, ethacrynic acid )
Major Causes of Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis
• Lung disorders, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, severe asthma, pneumonia, or pulmonary edema
• Sleep-disordered breathing
• Diseases of the nerves or muscles of the chest that impair breathing, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Overdose of drugs such as alcohol, opioids, and strong sedatives
Respiratory alkalosis
• Anxiety
• Aspirin overdose (early stages)
• Fever
• Low levels of oxygen in the blood
• Pain
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