ABC+D Approach Session 13: The Urinary System Kidney Functions Removing wastes from the body Balancing water and mineral levels Helping control blood pressure Regulating ph Producing vitamin D Helping to produce red blood cells Produce hormones The ph Scale How to Test ph Testing Your ph Use ph test strips Test both saliva and urine Test first thing in the morning and again at bedtime Take average of several days Saliva should be between 6.0-7.0 Urine should average between 5.5-7.0 6.5 is optimal target for average ph Saliva ph Shows ph of interstitial fluids (lymphatics) Linked with digestive function 1
Urine ph Shows what is being removed from the blood Linked with kidney function Major Acid Producers Lack of oxygen (shallow breathing) Poor digestion Not enough fruits and vegetables in the diet Stress Hyperinsulinemia General Aids for Alkalizing Enhance digestive function with enzymes Get more oxygen into the body Reduce stress Eat more alkalizing foods Quick Alkaline Buffers Lemon water Black olive juice Chlorophyll Alkalizing minerals: potassium, magnesium and calcium Mineral Electrolytes The 12 Mineral Salts Alkalizing Calcium Magnesium Sodium Potassium Acidifying Sulfur Phosphorus Chlorine Sodium Phosphate Potassium Phosphate Calcium Phosphate Magnesium Phosphate Sodium Sulfate Potassium Sulfate Calcium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate Sodium Chloride Potassium Chloride Calcium Chloride Magnesium Chloride 2
ph Buffering Bicarbonate (HCO3-) Magnesium (Mg) and Potassium (K) Calcium (Ca) Ammonia (NH3) Acid-Forming Foods Meat/eggs/fish (sulfur and phosphorus) Grain/seeds/nuts (phosphorus, potassium and sulfur) Protein foods create extra acid waste during metabolism Soda pop (phosphorus) and caffeine Alkaline-Forming Foods Vegetables (potassium, sodium and magnesium) Fruits (potassium and calcium) Fruits and vegetables create less acid waste during metabolism and have a cleansing effect Neutral Foods Dairy (calcium, phosphorus and sodium) Cheese is acidifying Whey is alkalizing Oils and fats are neutral Urine Acid / Saliva Normal Urine ph below 5.5, saliva normal Excess acids being produced Kidneys are working properly Reduce acid production in body Urine Acid / Saliva Normal Improve digestion with enzymes Eat more alkaline-forming foods, less acid-forming foods Get more oxygen into the bloodstream Potassium and magnesium supplements 3
Urine Acid / Saliva Alkaline Urine below 5.5, Saliva over 7.0 Body is overproducing acid Bicarbonate in interstitial fluid Possible heavy metal problem Urine Acid / Saliva Alkaline Reduce consumption of high glycemic carbohydrates and meat Increase enzymes Support liver, pancreas and lymphatics Urine Acid / Saliva Acid (Double Acid) Urine below 5.5, Saliva below 6.0 Excess acids are being produced and the kidneys are overloaded Buffering systems are stressed Alkaline minerals are depleted Urine Acid / Saliva Acid (Double Acid) Replenish alkaline minerals (magnesium, potassium and calcium) Reduce acid-forming foods and increase alkalizing foods Support kidney function Use alkalizing foods and supplements Urine Alkaline / Saliva Acid (Reverse Split) Urine above 6.5, Saliva below 6.5 Kidneys are not filtering acids properly Acid is accumulating in tissues Lymphatic drainage is poor Urine Alkaline / Saliva Acid (Reverse Split) Support weakened kidneys Enhance lymphatic drainage Use enzymes on an empty stomach Potassium, zinc and chlorophyll 4
Urine Alkaline / Saliva Alkaline (Double Alkaline) Urine and Saliva over 7.0 Severe condition with two differing causes 1. Severe acidosis masked by ammonia production 2. True alkalosis usually caused by drugs or extreme diets. Severe Acidosis Treat as double acid Flush the body with water and raw juices Supplement with alkalizing minerals (calcium, potassium and magnesium) and chlorophyll Severe Alkalosis Increase consumption of acidforming foods (especially protein) Use digestive enzymes, especially protease. Cleanse environmental toxins 15 Benefits of Hydration 1) Significant detoxification of stored cellular toxins. 2) Balances body ph towards neutral. 3) Markedly elevates available oxygen to the cells. 4) Improves immune system function. 5) Increases energy to the body as a whole. 6) Lowers pain from any condition. 7) Increases oxygenation of cells. 8) Improves the absorption and utilization of all nutrients and supplements. 9) Helps balance blood sugar. 10) Lowers blood pressure and balances cholesterol levels. 11) Helps with weight loss. 12) Decreases tendencies for cellular mutation. 13) Improved mental performance. 14) Lowers tendencies of depression and anxiety disorders. 15) Deeper sleep to release stress. Bad for the Bone 5
Urinary Irritation Dark or cloudy urine with strong odor Burning, scalding or painful urination Frequent urge to urinate with scant production of urine Acute urinary tract infection Passage of gravel or stones Heat and heavy sensations in lumber region of the back Rapid pulse, red tongue, slight fever Urinary Irritation Urinary Depression Cornsilk Cranberry Goldenrod Marshmallow Watermelon seed s Kidney Enhancing Herbal Potassium Combination Urinary Support Scant urine with fluid retention Chronic edema, pitting edema Swollen ankles, toes, fingers Darkness and puffiness under eyes Tongue pale, damp and swollen Cold, stiff, heavy feeling in back Chronic urinary tract infections Chronic fear and worry Urinary Depression Urinary Stagnation Juniper Buchu Parsley Uva Ursi s Chinese Water Decreasing John Christopher s Diuretic Herbal Diuretic Kidney Enhancing Scanty and clear urine Tongue damp, swollen with scalloped edges Pulse rolling and lacks sharpness Dullness and apathy, eyes dull and listless Skin stays white more than two seconds when pressed Puffiness under eyes Acid saliva, acid urine 6
Urinary Stagnation Urinary Atrophy Boneset Dandelion leaf Goldenseal Parthenium Safflower s Chinese Water Decreasing John Christopher s Diuretic Stan Malstrom s Lymphatic Infection John Christopher s Infection Fighting Kidney Enhancing Low back pain or frequent back pain Hips will not stay in alignment (need for frequent chiropractic adjustments) Weak knees and ankles Tendency to arthritis and osteoporosis Incontinence Formation of stones or calcifications Urinary Atrophy Alkaline urine, acid saliva Tongue and/or skin dry Pulse weak and slightly tense Urinary Atrophy Cleavers Gravel Root Horsetail Hydrangea Marshmallow Nettles Supplements Magnesium Complex Potassium s Chinese Water Increasing Urinary Constriction Sharp, spastic pains in kidneys or bladder or when urinating Edema that comes and goes Dark, scant urine alternating with pale, clear urine Passage of kidney stones Wiry, resistant pulse Urinary Constriction Blue Vervain Kava Kava Lobelia Supplements Magnesium Complex s Antispasmodic Jeannie Burgess Nervine 7
Kidney Stone Flush Urinary Relaxation Juice 4 fresh lemons and add juice to one gall distilled water Fast and drink lemon water Take the following every two hours 2 Hydrangea 200 mg. Magnesium 1 Marshmallow 1 Lobelia (opt.) Copious, pale urine Incontinence, dribbling Pus or blood in urine Tongue pale and moist Frequent urination Urination at night Vaginal discharge Seminal discharge at night (nocturnal emission) Pulse passive and nonresistant Infertility Weakness and soreness in lower back Urinary Relaxation Horsetail Pau d Arco Red Raspberry Sage Uva Ursi s Herbal Calcium Watkin s Hair, Skin and Nails Chinese Water Increasing Consulting Tips Use intake forms to get a case history Learn at least two and preferably three assessment tools Charge for consults (except practice ones) Do follow-ups Assessment Tools Muscle Testing Iridology Tongue Pulse ph Testing Glandular body typing Constitutional typing Nutritional blood chemistry analysis Reams Live blood cell Dried blood cell QFA / BTA Compass Ethical and Legal Don t mess with a person s meds Refer to doctors and other health professionals for serious conditions Don t diagnose diseases Don t claim products will cure specific diseases 8
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