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Topic: PH detox queston: lemon and/or baking soda

bejoy
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I'm a bit confused about ph levels when it comes to detox.

I understand that lemon is good for detoxing. Does anybody know why?

I also understand that detoxing can make the body to acid, and taking baking soda is a good idea. So why take lemon?

Personally, if I have a good herx I get some serious acid afterburn the next day, if I don't take some baking soda.

So if I take lemon am I making myself too acid? Or should I counterbalance with a bicarb or extra calcium if I take lemon.

Will counterbalancing the acidity of the lemon affect it's effectiveness?

Any ideas or experience with this?

bejoy

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gopats
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I had the same questions at first. Funny thing is that lemon is a base not an acid. So that is why lemon is good.

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sixgoofykids
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Lemon is alkalinizing to the body even though if you test it alone it is an acid. Same with raw apple cider vinegar. They both alkalinize the body.

Here's a chart of what's alkalinizing and what's acidifying http://www.thewolfeclinic.com/acidalkfoods.html

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