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Glossary: Alkaline
 


Definition
A substance having a pH above that of neutral water (7.0) when in solution. Signified as pH (potential of Hydrogen), alkaline fluids, such as the blood (pH about 7.4), have the ability to neutralize acids (solutions below pH 7.0). Metabolic wastes are acids, and the alkaline reserve of the blood neutralizes them until they are excreted.

Topics Related To Alkaline
AcidosisThe Condition
"...The naturopathic theory behind a proper dietary acid/alkaline balance is that because our body's blood pH is slightly alkaline, with a normal range of 7..."

Recommendation Alkalizing Agents/Diet
"...When these types of food are avoided, the tissues become more alkaline..."

Bacterial Dysbiosis

Our Question about proton pump inhibitor use
"...Long-term treatment of patients with potent acid blockers (proton pump inhibitors) which produce a more alkaline environment that is unfriendly to acid-tolerant bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori, may actually allow the overgrowth of other types of bacteria in the stomach, including Lactobacillus,..."

Bearberry (Uva Ursi)

As A Treatment
"...Arbutin is converted in the alkaline urine to hydroquinone, a potent disinfectant..."

Calcium

As A Treatment
"...This form has been used effectively as an antacid because of its alkaline properties..."

Crohn's Disease

The Condition
"...Increased alkaline phosphatase, serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transminase (SGOT) (AST {aspartate aminotransferase}) or bilirubin due to associated liver disease..."

Digestive Enzyme (Trial)

As A Treatment
"...Plant-derived enzymes operate effectively at a very wide pH range, digesting actively in the acidic environment of the stomach and the alkaline environment of the small intestine..."

Enteritis

The Condition
"...Complications Liver involvement (diagnosed through increased serum LDH (especially LDH), alkaline phosphatase, SGOT (AST); Intestinal ulceration (blood in stool during second to third week); Relapse (positive blood culture)..."

Gallbladder Disease

The Condition
"...In acute cholecystitis, and especially choledocholithiasis (stones in the bile duct), however, blood tests of the liver show elevations of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin..."

Hives

Recommendation Hydrotherapy
"An alkaline sponge bath may be helpful to reduce the itching..."

Liver Function That Should Be Checked

The Condition
"...Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Test..."

Need For Routine Preventative Health Measures

The Condition
"...Important preventable risk factors can be identified through monitoring various blood components such as albumin, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin/total, blood urea nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus, cholesterol, coronary risk factor, creatinine, GGT/LDH, globulin and glucose..."

Neuritis/Neuropathy

Relationship to Acidosis
"...All the body fluids should be alkaline in their reaction, but when the acidic wastes are continuously formed in the tissues over a long period due to a faulty diet, it can result in an overly acid state..."

Recommendation Alkalizing Agents/Diet
"An alkaline diet can reverse the effects of an overly acidic diet which may be contributing to nerve irritation and inflammation..."

Panic Attacks

The Condition
"...It was found that panic attack patients had significantly higher pH (alkaline) levels than controls (7..."

pH

Related Topic
"...For example, a pH of 1 is very acidic; a pH of 7 is neutral; a pH of 14 is very alkaline..."

Phosphaturia

Related Topic
"...This occurs in -- and can even cause -- alkaline urine (it's normally acidic), resulting in cloudy urine, small particle sedimentation, and the more common kinds of kidney stones..."

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

The Condition
"...the ESR was strikingly elevated in 99% of patients, hemoglobin levels were decreased in 47%, a2-globulin levels were abnormal in 33%, aspartate aminotransferase levels were elevated in 23%, and alkaline phosphatase levels were increased in 10%..."

Poor Small Intestine Health

The Condition
"...As chyme enters the small intestine, its acidity causes secretion of the hormone secretin, which signals the pancreas to secrete alkaline juices to neutralize the chyme..."

Seminal Vesicles

Related Topic
"...The two fluids empty into the prostate, where they are mixed with alkaline prostatic fluids to form semen..."

Sjogren's Syndrome

The Condition
"...However, they keep a close eye on the problem through regular exams, and will prescribe medicines called alkaline agents to balance blood chemicals when necessary..."

Small Intestine Cancer

The Condition
"...to several factors, such as the liquid nature of the contents of the small intestine (less irritation), the rapid transit time (less exposure time to toxic agents), the low bacteria count, or the alkaline pH..."

Steatorrhea

The Condition
"...These enteric-coated preparations do not release enzymes until the milieu becomes alkaline (presumably within the duodenum)..."

Ulcerative Colitis

The Condition
"...Laboratory findings ... Increased alkaline phosphatase, SGOT (AST) and bilirubin due to associated liver disease..."

Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)

The Condition
"...Areas outside of the US with a higher risk are characterized by semi-arid climates with hot summers and alkaline soil include northern Mexico and Central and South America..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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