In the "
Reference Guide for Essential Oils" we are told that "Acidosis is a condition of over-acidity in the blood and body tissues. When the body loses its alkaline reserve, pleomorphic virus, bacteria, yeast, and fungus take over and cause degenerative diseases such as diabetes, cancer, AIDS, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, etc. Symptoms of acidosis may include: frequent sighing, insomnia, water retention, recessed eyes, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine headaches, abnormally low blood pressure, and alternating constipation and diarrhea. Some of the causes of acidosis may include: improper diet, kidneys, liver, and adrenal disorder, emotional disturbances, fever, and an excess of niacin, vitamin C, and aspirin."
Because the essential oils contain oxygen, using them in your foods and drinking with them in your water may reduce the acidity in your body. Oxygen reduces the acidity of the blood. Also in the "
Reference Guide to Essential Oils" we learn that lemon has the ability to counteract acidity in the body. The citric acid found in lemons is neutralized during digestion, giving off carbonates and bicarbonates of potassium and calcium which helps maintain the alkalinity of the system. The body can only heal in an alkaline state.
The following supplements and oils are recommended:
AlkaLime, Balance Complete, JuvaPower, Life 5 (probiotic), Mineral Essence, MultiGreens, Power Meal, Lemon, myrrh, peppermint, Thieves, Exodus. These products can be found on my web site at:
www.youngliving.org/lamoore
It is suggested that the following foods be avoided:
meat, dairy products, whole wheat or rye bread, coffee, tea, wine, beer, root beer, cider, yeast products, soy sauce, cold cereals, potato chips, etc...
Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils, suggested that by taking raw apple cider vinegar with some
Thieves essential oil blend in 2 ounces of water first thing in the morning will help reduce the bodies acid levels. Dr. John Christopher also suggested raw apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, a little honey and some water first thing in the morning. I've tried both and they are quite tasty.
As a side note, Canker sores, not an infectious disease, tend to occur because of stress, a weak immune system, illness, and possible injury. When I get a canker, the first thing I do is review my diet. I have noticed that sometimes when I eat too many nuts and grains, and not enough fresh vegetables, I start to get them. So, I adjust my diet, and then I start applying the essential oil blend Melrose to the canker. I have also used lemon oil in the past. I think the taste of lemon is better than the Melrose but the Melrose works better for me. I also start taking the supplement called
AlkaLime.
One of the best books I have ever read concerning which foods to use for the body, is written by
Dr. Bernard Jensen titled "
Foods That Heal". On page 65 he states the following "Candy can produce acids in the body. Carbohydrates can even produce an alcoholic condition in the body. William Jennings Bryan, one of our great orators, at one time went around the country telling people how bad whiskey and the drinking of alcohol was, and he died of an alcoholic stomach. The day he died he had eaten thirteen hot cakes with syrup for his breakfast. It produced an alcoholic "still" in his stomach, and he died from alcohol poisoning!"
Learning what foods are alkaline and which ones are acid would be important in living a long and healthy life. The following books are some of my favorites and have assisted me on my wellness path. Most of them are available on Amazon.com
"
Foods That Heal", by Dr. Bernard Jensen
"
Essential Oils Desk Reference" published by Essential Science Publishing
"
Reference Guide for Essential Oils" by Connie and Alan Higley
"
Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss
"
School of Natural Healing" by Dr. John R. Christopher
"
Mucusless Diet Healing System" by Professor Arnold Ehert
"
Is Any Sick Among" You by La Dean Griffin
