Homeostasis

HOMEOSTASIS: THE KEY TO NATURAL HEALTH Body fluids in balance [Neutral pH] When all minerals, hormones, pH and other elements that make up our body's internal chemistry are in perfect balance, the body is said to be in Homeostasis. It is then able to work efficiently. When we cannot maintain homeostasis, i. e. our body fluids are either too acidic or too alkaline, we are more exposed to lifestyle-related degenerative diseases. Among the most common of these are cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, cancer, osteoporosis, allergies, arthritis, asthma, depression, diabetes, gout, hypoglycaemia and sinusitis. The purpose of this document is to highlight the main culprits that upset our body chemistry. The next step towards better health and quality of life is simply to adjust our lifestyle to neutralise the causes of an upset body chemistry. Poor nutrition Alarming nutritional trends have manifested during the period 1900 to 1980. The fresh fruit and vegetable content in the average diet has decreased from 40% to less than 5%. The consumption of various other nutritious unprocessed foods has decreased by between 33% and 75%. On the other hand beef consumption has increased by 75%, cheese by 400%, margarine by 800%, sugar by 50% and syrup by 400%. These dietary changes all too often lead to an upset body chemistry [Lack of homeostasis]. This usually means that our body fluids are too acidic. This leads to an impaired immune system and exposure to degenerative diseases. Calcium Calcium is so critical to life that the body is willing to sacrifice bone mass to ensure adequate levels of calcium in the bloodstream. This indispensable mineral also plays a crucial r