Re: ps...

I know what you mean. When I try to work on my pH balance, I look at the lists of acidic food and alkaline foods, determined to make my pH change by eating better. But most foods that I eat are alkaline, so I don't think that's really the problem. But I don't know that a urine pH of 6.2 is all that bad. I've heard some sources say that your urine shouldn't be too alkaline. I read somewhere that if your stomach isn't producing enough HCl to make the minerals that you eat absorbable, there's no way your pH will go up. Also, I've read that if you don't have some kind of good quality fat with your foods that contain vitamins, your body can't absorb the vitamins. And most recently, in Adreas Moritz' book, The Key to Health and Rejuvenation, he says that our bodies have a hard time breaking the cell membrane of raw vegetables, and so eating only raw foods may leave your body malnurished. I know that there are so many different opinions out there that it's impossible on any given day to decide who is right, what to eat, etc. I have decided, though, that balance has got to be the thing to aim for. Now I just have to decide the best way to do it. Everyone's body is different, so it isn't the same for everyone. That's one thing I like about Andreas' book, it takes into account different body types, age, condition of body and mind. You don't have to get his book to find out about Ayurveda, though. You can just go to a bookstore and check out the books that they have there and see what you think.
I also think it's important to take care of the digestive organs, that is, make sure they are functioning well and that they are clean. If they are working right, and you get a good amount of macronutrients into your body, drink enough good water, get some sunshine, enough sleep, and exercise, then your body can take care of the specifics, such as pH balance.
Enjoying food with friends is an important part of life, and in this country, it can be very difficult because of a lot of restaurants and fast food places only serve unhealthy food. If you loosen up on your dietary restrictions and find a few restaurants that serve decent food, you can start to enjoy yourself more, and that's important to our health, too.
Good luck, and don't give up,
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