Homeostasis

Homeostasis is when the body is in harmonious balance. When the body is out of balance that is when the "dis ease" state occurs. The biochemical processes that maintain the body systems require balance for optimal health. When there is deficiency or toxicity within the body this creates imbalance in the body. Most imbalances lead to an acidic state as the body tries to compensate to maintain balance for proper cellular function. However, if the deficiency or toxicity continues and is not corrected this acidity builds up, then cellular malfunction occurs creating symptoms and disease.

Eating a plant based diet is key in supporting the alkaline design of the body and preventing deficiency. Eating a wide variety of plants will give you the nutrition your body and cells need for optimal function. Plants contain not only vitamins, minerals and fiber, but they also contain phytochemicals and antioxidants that are also necessary for proper cellular health. Cells cannot complete their biological processes without the necessary nutrients. Any imbalance results in acidity in the body and causes the breakdown of body systems creating disease. The more acidic the body becomes, the more severe of disease progression.

Toxicity is an acidic state and can create an unhealthy environment within the body. If toxins build up or if the channels of elimination are blocked it can become difficult for the body to eliminate remove these toxic wastes. The Standard American Diet is full of animal products and processed food. These foods are low in nutrition, but full of processed sugar, salt, fat, artificial chemicals, preservatives, flavor enhancers and are often genetically modified. These foods overtime can interfere with proper cellular function that can lead to toxicity. When your cells get overloaded they can not function properly and the nutrients your body needs are not able to get into the cells. When toxicity builds up cellular respiration and function is impaired and vital nutrients like oxygen can not get into the cell. This creates acidity in the body and a diseased state.

In 1931, Dr. Otto Warburg won the Nobel prize for discovering the metabolism of tumor cells and the respiration of cells. His research concluded that cancer, bacteria, and viruses cannot thrive in a highly oxygenated and alkaline environment. Acidic foods include animal protein and processed food. Alkaline foods are plant foods such as fruits and vegetables.

As you incorporate more plants in your diet, you will supply the nutrients and elements your body needs to restore its natural balance. The amazing thing about the human body is how well it adapts to its environment and can repair and heal itself. Once you restore homeostasis, the body will thrive again in an optimal environment.