The best starting point for learning about Dr. Robert O. Young's natural approach to restoring and maintaining "alkalarian" health is to read his books: http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=1407&pst=23764 In the meantime, you may be interested in reviewing brief excerpts from his books: ` "The pH Miracle" http://intro2.alkaline-health.com ` "The pH Miracle for Diabetes" http://readphmd.alkaline-health.com ...along with articles in his resource library: http://phmcarticles.alkaline-health.com Dr. Young's theory is predicated on the fact that the human body must preserve the delicate pH balance of the blood stream at all costs. This means that exposure to dietary and environmental acids will require that the acid be buffered, or stored in the body's tissues, in order to prevent the acid from upsetting the delicate pH balance of the blood. Based on the clinical and laboratory research Dr. Young has conducted, he believes this is the single-most important consideration in understanding and restoring human health -- and all his work is based on teaching us how to restore and preserve the pH balance in the blood stream by modifying our diet and lifestyle. His dietary guidelines encourage us to focus on: -- high quantities of good fats, greens and high water content vegetables -- low quantities of proteins and carbohydrates -- super hydration with 1 liter of "structured" (super alkaline) water per 30 lbs of body weight daily An ideal meal includes: -- 75% vegetables, primarily green and raw (a salad, "raw" soup or lightly steamed veggies is the ideal centerpiece for your meal) -- 25% whole, natural carbs -OR- protein (not both) More information about his dietary recommendations is available here: http://food.alkaline-health.com ...along with his answers to Frequently Asked Questions: http://faqsphmc.alkaline-health.com If you are familiar with other alkalizing regimens, you will discover that Dr. Young's dietary guidelines are slightly different: he calculates the acid/alkaline value of foods based on the "ash" residue left after foods are metabolized: http://foodash.alkaline-health.com In those cases where acidosis (excess acid) and associated health challenges have developed, Dr. Young recommends a Liquid Alkaline Feast/Cleanse that helps to nourish and cleanse the body, while restoring the natural pH balance: http://feast.alkaline-health.com Many people, myself included, have experienced dramatic health benefits using his natural approach to developing and maintaining "alkalarian" health. You can read dozens of success stories here: http://testimonials.alkaline-health.com If you are interested in learning more, or if you have any questions or feedback, please let me know....I look forward to hearing from you, and learning more about your own interest in and experience with alkaline health!