http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss Ted's Alkalizing Formulas on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Remedies! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:50:06 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_40141 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss1 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:34:53 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Kdbruce from Asheville, Nc writes: "I have been doing fresh sqeezed lemon with baking soda till it stops fizzing then 1/2 glass of water twice a day for two days morning & night. I have acidic problems and Candida and was hoping for help but both nights I was up all night and couldn't sleep at all!! I thought the alkalizing would have a relaxing effect but it seems to do the opposite! Can Ted or anyone else tell me why this the case and what I should do differently?? I really want to continue but I am exhausted from lack of sleep :( Thanks Ted for all your wisdom and knowledge!! I trust your words but something is not right... Love this site!!! :) it's the best!! KD Bruce" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=TEDS_39623 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss2 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:27:51 EST Peter from Chicago, Il writes: "Bill, can you clarify this for me. Ted wants us to add baking soda to lemon juice until it stops fizzling. But in his other posts (see below just add 1/2 ts of baking soda) does that mean 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda is adequate for 2 tablespoon of lemon juice? What happen if it still fizzles? "Per Ted postings The lemon juice formula, 2 tablespoon of lime or lemon juice plus 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 glass of water" Thanks Bill for your expertise. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=TEDS_39377 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss3 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:27:18 EST Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Everyone...I've noticed that alot of people who would like to use Ted's Alkalizing formulas here on EC, seem to have inherent fears of using an unknown or foreign chemical like Sodium Bicarbonate or Baking Soda in Ted's remedies. The purpose of this post is to put people's fears to rest and to illustrate that Sodium Bicarbonate (aka Bicarbonate of Soda or Baking Soda) is a natural body-friendly chemical. * The human body needs bicarbonates as part of its homeostasis mechanism to help alkalize the body and maintain body fluids within a healthy pH zone. * Despite present day fears to the contrary, the body needs Sodium which is a major and essential constituent and electrolyte of the blood. * Bicarbonates are needed and secreted by the pancreas, to neutralize the hydrochloric acid from the stomach chyme at mealtimes, in order to allow the next phase of digestion in the duodenum, whose medium must be neutral to alkaline for the duodenal digestive enzymes to work. * Bicarbonates are an essential aid in the human respiration cycle, which helps in the process of swapping carbon dioxide and oxygen during respiration at the cellular level. * Before the 1930s, Baking Soda in solution and on its own was recommended by Doctors to cure stomach acid problems, flu and colds and was used as toothpaste. The doses recommended in these times were much larger than recommended on this site. Sodium Bicarbonate is currently used widely in the Medical profession as defined here: * As an IV infusion as a flush or buffer for cancer chemotherapy. * For women in labour. * For Metabolic Acidosis as a serum alkalizer. * As an alkalinizing agent in prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the treatment of certain drug intoxicants. * As a hydration agent for Radiographic contrast dyes. * Supplementation for Renal Tubular Acidosis. * As treatment for pulmonary hypertension in newborn babies. * As a treatment for Diabetic Keto-Acidosis. * As treatment for hyperkalemia (excess potassium) Bill" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=TEDS_39162 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss4 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:32:12 EST Serendipity from Gold Canyon, Az, United States writes: "Adding Apple Cider Vinegar to established dose of baking soda As I have some inherent metabolic acidosis, my nephrologist prescribed 1/2 tsp baking soda a day, which seems to be working perfectly. How do I add ACV or lemon/lime juice and keep that result? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=TEDS_39077 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss5 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:39:50 EST Peter from Chicago, Ill writes: "To Bill from San Fernando, From all the emails that I read from you to Earthclinic, obivously you are very knowledge person. Can you help me on Ted's alkaline formula, what happens if you put in 1/2 tsp instead of 1/4 tsp of Baking Soda in ACV, or whole glass of water instead of half glass, how does this change the effectivness if any ? Same question for the lemon and lime formula, keep adding baking soda until stop fizzle, what happen if you add too much, what happen ? Also when I add baking soda to lime and lemon, there is always some fizzle. does half glass of water makes stronger vs whole glass? Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=POTASSIUMBICARBONATE_36490 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss6 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:49:47 EST Peter from Chicago, Ill writes: "Does anyone know the different between food grade versus non good grade potassium bicarbonate ? Ted uses it for akaline. Thanks !" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_35488 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss7 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:26:08 EST [QUESTION] Peanut from Laguna, Philippines writes: "Does the lemon for the lemon bicarbonate formula have to be freshly squeezed just before use or can it be squeezed the night before and kept if the refrigerator for use in the morning?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=AH_35036 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss8 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:32:33 EST [YEA] Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Alkalizing with Herbs Hi everyone...I was taking Ted's Lime or Lemon or ACV and baking soda alkalizing formulas plus my own decoction of herbs -- Tinospora cordifolia (Ind. Gudduchi), Phyllanthus niruri(The Stonebreaker) and Tumeric -- for my intestinal Candida two years ago. This regimen was completely successful. A by-product of this daily protocol was that I eliminated all my gall- and liver-stones. I had very hard stools(constipated) which become soft and regular again. I know these stones were being expelled because it felt like hundreds of small peas were being expelled whenever I went to the toilet. This continued over a period of 6 months until they were all gone. I also simultaneously lost weight and got rid of my belly!! I cannot say for sure whether it was Ted's alkalizing formula or whether it was my herbal formula which caused the expulsion of my gall-stones. But this was much easier than drinking Olive oil with epsom salts everyday!! And I am very glad it happened!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_33415 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss9 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:15:14 EDT [YEA] Lyndal from Sydney, Australia writes: "I have just started to use the lemon juice/baking soda formula.. Already my heart burn has gone (after one day). I have annoying varicose and spider veins and feel very self-conscious about this. Will this alkalinising formula have an effect on my veins, and is there a specific way I should be going about this in order to target the varicose and spider veins??? Thanks, Ted!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_30678 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss10 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:20:33 EDT Irishwoman from Tampa, Fl, Usa writes: "I am looking forward to trying the bk soda and lemon and also some of the other remedies. I have a urinaary tract infectiionm, serious candida, gout, 3rd stage kidney disease and hiugh cholesterol and my PH is LOW so Im praying and going to work. I have to see my Dr about the UT on the l7th of this month, August and in two months to have the blood work done. I am also looking at my life and the annnoyances I so often feel and trying to yield these to the Lord(needed miracle). I am 70 years old and recently also started walking on a treadmill at the Y and doing some weights. I ama very grateful fo all this information as I have been exasperated trying to settle upon what to do. Whoever you are Ted or Tim from Bangkoc God bless you." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_26917 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss11 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Camara from Columbia, Maryland writes: "Alkalizing using baking soda and Lemon... I read the page on Ted's Alkalizng Formulas, however I didn't see how much baking soda should be used if it's mixed with Lemon or Lime juice. I just didnt' want to assume it was 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda as mentioned in the formulas for mixing with water or ACV." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=pHBALANCE_23092 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss12 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Hugo from Miami, Fl writes: "Thanks Ted for your Alkalizing Ph formula. I came across with an article about baking soda-cancer and Ph, the writer also stated that Alka-Seltzer Gold(Only this Kind of Alkaseltzer) help to alcalize Ph levels, I went to the web page and I found out that the ingredients of this product is: Sodium Bicarbonate 1050mg-Citric Acid 1000mg-Potassium Bicarbonate 344 mg,Bingo!! the same formula for alkalizing ph that you gave us. Would you please let us know that you think about it, and if i can use it instead of baking soda-lemon or AV -baking soda or sodium bicarbonate-potacio bicarbonate formula. Thanks, Hugo" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_19664 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss13 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Hans from Delft, Zuid Holland / The Netherlands writes: "Hi Ted, Thanks for all your alkalizing advice. I have been using the lemon + baking soda formula for over 6 months now. I have a lot of energy. My skin looks great. The pH of my urine is 7,5 or higher consistantly. I take one lemon plus about 1 teaspoon of baking soda. I add one liter of water. this is what i do twice a day. Now here comes my question. Some people noticed my change in energy and also the way i look. They started doing the same, but they experience a rise in bloodpressure. My own bloodpressure doesn't rise above 125 / 83 even when i add extra baking soda. Could you explain why my bloodpressure stays the same while my friend's bloodpressure rises? Several others didn't report anything but positive from this remedy. My aunt and brothers told me their Acid reflux was gone in a few days. They also experience significant weight loss. Thanks alot! Best regards, Hans " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_1703 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss14 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Sandra from BD, WI writes: "I have tried Ted's lemon and baking soda mix (juice of 1 lemon and 1/2 tsp. baking soda in water) morning and night for two days. I started with diarrhea and then due to pain in the upper right quadrant, started to think it might be related to gallbladder.(I was diagnosed with a slow emptying gall bladder) I think I may have disrupted by acid/base balance by over eating oranges and grapefruits around Christmas and then eating quite a bit of fruit as well. I do get some relief from the pain, but diarrhea is still with me for two plus weeks. I will stay with this treatment for a few more days. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_1704 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss15 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jennifer from Dayton, Ohio writes: "My problem is too much acid in my system. I just started using pH papers, and my levels were 5.5 - 6.25. Frankly, it scared me. I was recently diagnosed with osteopenia, and have learned that your body will steal calcium from your bones just to try and balance your pH! I tried alkalizing formula #4, the lemon juice, baking soda, and water for the first time last night before I went to bed. The glass almost overflowed with \"fizz\" and the taste was not the greatest, but in the morning, my urine pH was in the 7 range! Normal! A big change from the previous mornings! Thank you so much for your alkalizing formulas - they are a godsend! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=pHBALANCE_1701 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss16 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Mitchell from Edison, New Jersey writes: "I purchased a PH meter to determine how much baking soda is necessary to bring lemon, lime or 2 Tbs. vinigar to PH 7. The formulas state that about 1/4 teaspoon brings the mixture to a PH of 7. In fact it requires almost 4 times that to accomplish this, & the taste is awful. Following directions as given is causing trusting readers (like myself) to pour acid over acid in their stomachs. Are these irresponsible guesses being posted or am I missing something? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_1705 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss17 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Bill Thompson from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Ted, Many thanks for all your efforts in helping people alkalize - I particularly like and use your Lemon/Baking soda recipe. I moved from UK to the Phillippines to live last year in order to change my stress-ridden life and since moving, I haven\'t been ill once - no colds or flu or anything. As well as taking your wonderful remedy and after much research on the web, I also make an alcoholic tincture for myself which consists of vodka and about 95% mangosteen peel, fruit and seed, plus about 10 cloves, cinnamon and a few crushed pomello seeds(same as grapefruit seed). I try and use all local grown ingredients and it is dirt cheap. I use this tincture both as a mouthwash and also to prevent parasites taking hold. I take 2 teaspoons of this tincture every 2 or 3 days with water. It seems to work a treat. Just some question for you. Can you use Andrews Liver Salts(contains powdered citric acid and sodium bicarbonate only) with water instead of your recipe? I only mention this because sometimes, when you\'re travelling, you can\'t get limes or lemons. Some people say you will get gallstones if you use Andrews Liver salts daily - Is this true ? Much thanks again, Bill " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY5_1716 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss18 Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Tom from Midland, Texas writes: "I had torn scar tissue on a ligament (old injury) in my right Buttock, which for weeks had caused severe pain when I walked. It was like an ice pick thrust into my hip. Having read about Lime juice buffered with Baking Soda I tried this Remedy two nights ago and awoke painfree and energectic the next morning. Unfortunately I had so much energy that I overdid it! Now, I have some tenderness at the site and in my back muscles but the sharp pain is still gone. The only negative effect is that I am dealing with frequent urination and diarrhea. I will continue the course of Lime juice and Baking Soda for 5 days and then rest for two. Thanks, Tom" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY4_1706 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss19 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Deirdre from Atlanta writes: "Yesterday I had several hours of strange, quite intense pain in my abdomen, around the gallbladder. I decided to try Ted\'s lemon and baking soda alkalizing formula. Within 10 minutes the pain was down 50%. Within an hour it had all but disappeared. I am guessing this was perhaps a gall bladder attack. That was the fastest response I have seen yet with a home remedy. No wonder Ted considers this one to be the best of all the alkalizing formulas... AWESOME! Thanks, Ted " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY3_1710 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss20 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Deanna from Longmont, CO writes: "i have had a history of acid reflux in times of stress. to add to the stress is the excessive belching that occurs during the attacks, the lack of sleep from having to sit up at night. none of the over the counter drugs were helping. i came across your site and the cure of acv and baking soda...and am so grateful i did!!! after only three days i am a new person. thank you thank you thank you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY1_1709 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss21 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Dan from Williston, OH writes: "The doctor says I have Barretts. I tried the ACV and baking soda....I wasn\'t ready for ACV....it didn\'t work after 2 days, I felt worse....just going for the buffers now by using just baking soda for a couple weeks...my Ph is better and I\'m feeling better just after 2 days....trying to eliminate the possible reasons for my acid by following your various protocols....where can I get Borax (is that 20 Mule Team Borax or a food grade?) no health food stores around here carry it....your site is fantastic, I feel like it\'s just a matter of time before I land on the right combination of ingredients , thanks Dan. P.S. I read your site every day and gleen new info from it, really appreciate it....thanks again, Dan " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY3_1711 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss22 Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST [YEA] DJ from Denver, CO writes: "5 days without Nexium! It\'s a miracle. Ever since I started taking Nexium about 3 years ago, my acidity and heartburn have gotten to the point where even with the drug I would spend a few nights a month where I couldn\'t lay down and sleep because the pain was so bad. Then something made me think of searching on \"Vinegar Acid Reflux\" on the web. Not sure where that thought came from, but it could have changed my life (so far so good at least). I came upon this website and bought some ACV the same day about 3 weeks ago. Although I was hoping it would help me feel less miserable even while on Nexium, I couldn\'t dare hope I would actually be able to wean off the drug. 5 days ago I decided to try it. Instead of taking Nexium every day, whenever the acidic feeling hits I take the concoction (2 Tbsps of ACV and about 1/8 tsp of Baking soda in half a cup of water) and get immediate relief. Haven\'t woken up once in the past 5 days in the middle of the night and have slept better than I can remember. I have two concerns for now: 1. The concoction is not exactly transportable. So what happens when I\'m out for dinner or visiting friends and don\'t have it handy? I\'ll probably have to rush home. 2. Too much Sodium can be bad for the body, so wondering what the effect of long term use will be since baking soda is being used several times a day every day. Thank you for your website. I\'m hoping someday I will be completely painfree. For now I\'m happy that when it hits I have a remedy on hand that isn\'t causing harm to other parts of my physiology. Let\'s help get the word out there. I strongly believe the drug companies for their own greed are creating pills for every ailment there is out there with total disregard to long term effects. My experience with Nexium is that I got hooked on it and couldn\'t not take it because the pain would come back 10 times worse than before I was ever on it. We as a culture need to return to home remedies as much as we can (using drugs only for severe illness) and turn our thumbs down on the greedy pharmaceutical companies. This cure itself can permanently get rid of so many drugs on the market today. Its unbelievable that this remedy is not spreading like wildfire all over the internet. I actually came across another website advertising on your website for home cures for acidity and charging for it. So thank you for keeping your website free and honest. It works, the info is free and the ingredients are cheap. Its nothing short of a miracle for me! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY3_1712 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss23 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Choua from Milwaukee, WI writes: "ACV cures my bloating and hunger pain. Baking soda did wonders for me cure my acid reflux, bad breath, and sinus. I also use ACV and baking soda for my face as others mentioned on this site. My face looks great without foundation. No dark circles and puffy eyes. The information on this website save me from many health problems. Thank you so much to all the people who contribute to this awesome site and a Big thanks goes to Ted in Bangkok who seems to have such wealth of knowledge. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY3_1714 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss24 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Florence from writes: "I am taking Apple Cider vinegar, baking soda and Manuka Honey for arthritis. I am in the early stages and I feel it is easing the pain. I also want to lose weight, approximately 7 lbs. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html&name=REMEDY3_1713 /Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.rss25 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Cindy from Salem, OR writes: "Dear Ted, Thank you, thank you, thank you. I had wrote to you on 11/5/06 about my husband and his throat clearing. This was an problem he has delt with for around 15 years. I had put him on your ACV/Baking Soda and he added the citric acid also as his ph seems to always be way to high alkaline. It really seems to have worked and after all these years of trying different things. We are still a bit afraid to claim victory. It has been almost 2 weeks of not one bit of problem. It took about 6 weeks for it to kick in and go away. Now I have to say he had days where he took the mixture 5 times and always at least 3 times a day. If he had bugs he wanted them gone !!!! Plus he really likes the taste of this stuff. I wish I could see you to shake your hand and say thanks. DON\'T GIVE UP PEOPLE, THIS STUFF DOES WORK ! "