Alkalosis is the opposite of acidosis. It is a condition in which the body is too alkaline. When this happens it creates over excitation of the nervous system. The peripheral nerves are affected first.
Symptoms can produce a highly nervous condition, including hyperventilation and even seizures. Other symptoms can include sore muscles, creaking joints, bursitis, drowsiness, protruding eyes, hypertension, hypothermia, edema, allergies, night cramps, asthma, chronic indigestion, night coughs, vomiting, too-rapid blood clotting and thick blood, menstrual problems, dry hard stools, thickening of the skin with burning, itching sensations. Alkalosis may also cause a buildup of calcium over time in the body as in bone or heel spurs.
Excessive intake of alkaline drugs such as sodium bicarbonate , excessive vomiting, high cholesterol, endocrine imbalance, poor diet, diarrhea and osteoarthritis can result in alkalosis. To counteract this imbalance it is important to introduce acidic foods into the system. Adopting a diet of 80% grains which includes beans, whole grain breads, brown rice, lentils, nuts, and whole grain cereals can rebalance the pH. The other 20% of the diet should include fresh fruits, veggies, fish, chicken, eggs and natural cheese.
