pH / Electrolytes

Q. I have trouble reading the pH paper during a cleanse.  Do you look at the color of the paper initially or after it dries a bit?

A.  You should be able to read the pH paper within 20 seconds.  We do not recommend taking pH tests during a cleanse, except for the lemon test, as you will not have meaningful results.  You must pass the pH tests prior to cleansing.  During a cleanse most people dump a lot of stored acids, that is part of the cleansing process.  So, the difficulty in reading the paper is that the reading is an acid reading.  If your urine is highly acidic it will not change the color of the pH paper much, if at all.

Q. On the pH test: when we do the 3 readings of the lemon test, do we take an average or just the last numbers? (Since each test came up different?)

A.  Take the highest score.

Q:  How important are the pH tests?

A:  Very! Refer to Appendix I in Cleanse & Purify Thyself, Book 1 for instructions on pH testing.  These tests check electrolyte mineral reserves which are critical to the body's ability to buffer acids.  Deficiencies of electrolytes have been shown to result in some kind of metabolic dysfunction. See the write-ups on my alkalizing formulas. Doing a simple pH test is very useful.  It will tell you if you are healthy enough to safely do a cleanse.

Q:  How do I get electrolyte minerals?

A:  In addition to an alkalizing formula, two great sources of these minerals (which are NOT the same as trace minerals!) are fresh, raw carrot/beet/celery juice (green, leafy vegetables too) and a fresh vegetable mineral broth (see the recipe elsewhere on this site.) We emphasize that it is best to secure these vital electrolyte minerals from the plant kingdom which the body can readily and easily absorb.

Q:  Is it ok to just do the saliva pH test or must I do all three?

A:  No, the saliva test is only one indicator and can be inaccurate.  It is generally best to do all three tests as various factors such as bacteria and the air a person breathes can affect the saliva pH. By doing  all three at the beginning of the mild/gentle phase, it is easier to check an overall trend. Remember that once one is well into a cleanse, it is best to only do the lemon and saliva tests because acids are being released through the urine and may affect test readings.

Q:  How important is it to pass the pH tests prior to doing the Power or Master phases?

A:  It is extremely important. Refer to Cleanse & Purify Thyself, Book 1.  If one is already deficient in electrolytes, he may risk robbing crucial electrolyte minerals from other parts of the body  during the deeper cleansing phases of the program.  This could cause damage and will definitely inhibit the cleansing process.