Are You Too Acidic? Check Your Symptoms

A surprising number and variety of physical problems and diseases can be caused by acidity. Today, the vast majority of the populace in industrialized nations suffers from problems caused by acidification, because both modern lifestyle and diet promote acidification of the body’s internal environment.

In general, the current standard diet is primarily composed of acidic or acidifying elements (proteins, cereals, sugars). Alkaline foods such as vegetables are eaten in much smaller quantities; their alkaline content is insufficient to neutralize surplus acids. Stimulants like tobacco, coffee, tea and alcohol are also extremely acidifying. Stress and physical activity (both insufficient or excessive amounts) also cause acidification.

Do you exhibit signs of acidification? Find out with this checklist of 30 symptoms.

1. Lack of energy, constant fatigue, loss of physical tone and psychic drive, sensation of heaviness in the limbs, feelings of inability to cope.
2. Lower body temperature; frequently feels cold.
3. Tendency to get infections.
4. Loss of drive, joy and enthusiasm.
5. Depressive tendencies.
6. Nervousness, agitation without cause, hyperactivity, sensitivity to high-pitched noises and easily stressed.
7. Very pale face.
8. Headaches.
9. Eyes tear easily.
10. Conjunctivitis.
11. Inflammation of the corneas and eyelids.
12. Acidic saliva.
13. Loose teeth.
14. Inflamed, sensitive gums.
15. Mouth ulcers.
16. Cracks at the corners of the lips.
17. Recurring infections of throat and tonsils.
18. Teeth are sensitive to hot, cold or acidic foods.
19. Teeth have a tendency to crack or chip.
20. Pain in the nerves of the teeth.
21. Excess stomach acid.
22. Acid regurgitation.
23. Gastritis.
24. Ulcers.
25. Nails are thin and split and break easily.
26. Hair looks dull, has split ends, and falls out.
27. Dry skin.
28. Skin tends to be irritated in regions where there are heavy concentrations of sweat.
29. Hives.
30. Leg cramps and spasms.

Adapted from The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health, by Christopher Vasey, N.D. (Inner Traditions, 2003).

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Lin M.

3:20PM PDT on May 24, 2013

Thanks

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Donegal H.

8:45AM PDT on May 24, 2013

This is BS. The foods you eat can NOT affect the acidity of your blood. And the acidity in your urine and saliva says nothing about the acidity of your blood. If the Ph balance of your blood changes, it is due to unnatural causes, such as kidney problems.

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Laura R.

1:31PM PDT on May 23, 2013

hm, I have the first few of those symptoms, but nothing after that. So I guess that means I'm okay? Loss of energy, nervousness, paleness etc could come from something else

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Lynn C.

10:08PM PDT on May 22, 2013

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Frances D.

4:01PM PDT on May 22, 2013

I have a lot of these symptoms..and it makes sense that acid is to blame. I won't start pills but will change foods .

Teresa W.

6:19AM PDT on May 22, 2013

No. I'm not.

Amandine S.

4:36AM PDT on May 22, 2013

Thanks.

Lorlyn L.

4:18PM PDT on Apr 23, 2013

I was on a diet program called Yoli and I took a number of different supplements, but one was to remove the acidity from my body as I was dieting and I really noted a lot of changes - less swelling in my legs and ankles, less overall body aches, better nails with no breaking, cracking, or peeling, less sensitivity with my teeth, more energy, enthusiasm to face each new day, and and overall feeling of wellness. I went off of this diet because I could not afford it any longer and have noticed some of the things I mentioned above coming back and I am going to have to go back on the acid reducing supplements again to see if I can eliminate these problems once again! Apparently my body is quite acidic and maybe that is why I cannot lose weight without this Yoli diet.