Step 1: Restore an Alkaline Body pH
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Step 1: Restore an Alkaline Body pH
Testing Urine pH
It has been clinically established that the urine’s pH is an accurate reflection of the whole body’s tissue pH. The state of the body’s acid/alkaline balance can be easily measured by testing the urine using hydrazine paper (also called pH Paper).
The urine pH is directly correlated to both tissue oxygen levels and soft tissue levels of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and trace elements. These minerals are the basic currency of exchange for every cell in the body.
Testing the First Morning Urine pH
First, test the first morning urine to determine whether the pH is acid or alkaline (the “first morning urine” is defined as the first urination after 5 AM).
If the first morning urine pH is acidic (a pH below 6.4 or above 7.0), this indicates the body is in a state of physiological dysregulation and distress due to lack of sufficient minerals that are needed to adequately carry out thousands of basic cellular functions. Therefore, our immediate first goal is to restore a consistently alkaline first morning urine pH (within the range of 6.4 to 7.0) by using fast-acting coral minerals (which are highly ionized and easily absorbed).
Testing the Evening Urine pH
Once the pH of the first morning urine stays consistently in the alkaline range between 6.4 to 7.0 (for a
period of at least 2 weeks), the next step is to begin testing the evening urine pH (best measured just
before the dinner meal around 5 or 6 PM).
The pH Trio
To rapidly restore and maintain soft tissue mineral reserves, the best method we’ve seen in our 30+ years of clinical practice is the use of either the pH Trio (3 synergistic products to promote an alkaline pH) or Quantum Coral Complex capsules.
When the first morning urine pH is below 6.0 (or above 7.0) and bone loss symptoms are present,
usually larger amounts of calcium, magnesium and trace minerals are needed. In this case, the pH Trio is recommended. In many such cases, there may be infection in the bone as well. If so, Quantum Bone and Joint Complex should be added.
Quantum Bone & Joint Complex contains marine coral with a full spectrum of bone-promoting synergists and also delivers immune-specific support to help the body restore ideal health function to bone mass concerns.² Typical dose: 2 to 3 Vcaps/meal.
The pH Trio consists of:
- Coral Legend, the first product of the pH Trio, consists of 100% Sango marine coral powder which contains highly ionized calcium, magnesium and trace elements. Recommended use for adults or children (age 2 and up): ½ to 1 teaspoon, once to twice per day.
- Quantum Aloe Drink (or Aloe Powder), the second product of the pH Trio, combines an
inner-leaf aloe concentrate with organic pomegranate. When mixed with Coral Legend, the amino acid structure of the aloe powder ideally targets the coral minerals to the soft tissue for greater metabolic efficiency. Recommended use for adults or children (age 2 and up):
2 fl oz, or ½ teaspoon/day mixed with the Coral Legend in water or juice. - Quantum Cod Liver Oil, the third product of the pH Trio, provides U.S.P. grade, mercury-free cod liver oil which is rich in Vitamin D3, an essential nutrient for calcium utilization at the cellular level. It also contains rich amounts of EPA and DHA which are critical for the brain’s growth, repair and maintenance. Recommended use for adults or children (age 2 and up):
2 Vcaps or ½ teaspoon/day.
Note: Avoid molecularly distilled cod liver oil (this processing promotes peroxidation and rancidification of the oil).
Coral in Capsule Form
Quantum Coral Complex is ideal for those who prefer to take the coral minerals in capsules. It contains coral minerals (with its highly ionized calcium, magnesium and trace elements) and special mycelial
mushroom extracts which naturally contain provitamin D for calcium transport into the cell.
Recommended use for adults or children (age 2 and up): 2 to 6 Vcaps/day.
pH Considerations
The most important first step for every person is to balance the first morning urine pH, which is a reliable indication of the body’s acid/alkaline status. Next, begin to support key detoxification organs, especially the kidney and liver.
- “The pH Story”
This easy-to-read 6-page article is great for patient education. It explains how pH works, how to measure your own pH at home, why ionized marine coral supplementation is so important, and how to balance your pH to alkalinize your body. (Note: we recommend only Sango marine coral minerals which have an ideal 2:1 ratio of ionized calcium to magnesium). - Kidney and Liver Support
It is important to support the kidneys and liver with broad-spectrum, premium quality nutrients.
Quantum Kidney Complex helps to purify the blood and minimize adverse detox overload and possible side effects.² Quantum Liver Complex helps detoxify and support the liver, gallbladder and digestion.² - Special Support in Advanced Acidosis
In advanced acidotic states (a first morning urine pH below 6.0, or above 7.0), mineral status is always poor. In osteoporosis (which is actually chronic infection of the bone) and extensive bone loss, the real problem is “sick” (infected) bone as well as bone loss. In these cases Quantum Bone and Joint Complex (2 to 3 Vcaps/meal) can be added to the pH Trio to boost bone-building and immune-specific support for the bones.²
Should You Expect Every Person With a Low pH to Respond to PRL’s Revolutionary pH Products?
Although the overwhelming majority of people in the U.S. are critically mineral deficient, they are still
typically able to respond rapidly and favorably to our highly ionized coral products, the pH Trio and the Quantum Coral Complex.
However, there are special cases where additional considerations are needed, such as the following:
Special Cases:
- Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure
In chronic, advanced kidney disease, such as kidney failure, Coral products should not be taken until at least 15% of kidney function has been restored. When kidney function is below 15%, the urine pH typically will not respond and/or kidney symptoms may worsen if any concentrated mineral (especially calcium) supplements are taken.
The only way to deliver minerals safely in severe kidney dysfunction is to use large amounts of greens, such as Quantum Greens Mix (several tablespoons per day - taken throughout the day) because of its ability to deliver natural-source minerals without any kidney stress (due to its ideal pH, osmolarity, etc.)
The only way to deliver minerals safely in severe kidney dysfunction is to use large amounts of greens, such as Quantum Greens Mix (several tablespoons per day - taken throughout the day) because of its ability to deliver natural-source minerals without any kidney stress (due to its ideal pH, osmolarity, etc.) - Infection
In acute infections, the body is rapidly using up available mineral stores to fight the infection. In addition to using pH-balancing products, immune support should be used to help the body rapidly resolve the infection. (See immune support products.)
In chronic infections, pH-balancing products are essential; however, targeted immune support is necessary as well. - Chronic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
In carbon monoxide poisoning, the first morning urine pH is often below 5.0 (a red flag). The pH will not return to normal range until the carbon monoxide exposure is stopped.
Common examples of chronic carbon monoxide exposure: auto mechanics who work indoors with engines running; taxi service personnel who stand near running engines for long periods of time; people who breathe air from burning wood (or synthetic logs) in fireplaces with improper ventilation; and people breathing heavy cigarette smoke in enclosed areas.
How Long Does it Take to Achieve a Stable, Ideal pH (Measured by First Morning Urine)?
Rapid improvement of the pH is seen in most cases when no infection is present. However, many
Americans over age 30 often unknowingly have low-grade, chronic infections (from hidden dental
infections, intestinal infection and other sources).
Americans often consume high-protein diets (protein helps to upregulate immunity and energy because it increases immunoglobulins), but high-protein diets also rapidly exhaust the body’s mineral reserves. The result is a much greater need for minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and trace minerals, which are well supplied by coral.
Often, those on high-protein diets show an erratic urine pH in the evening, even though the first morning urine pH may often be within range. An evening urine pH that bobs in and out of the alkaline range (from day to day) can be a marker of chronic infection.
The best approach is to gradually decrease high protein consumption to normal levels while assessing a baseline pH and then eliminating all infections.
When a consistent urine pH in the ideal range (6.4 to 7.0 pH) is achieved in both the morning and evening (measured before breakfast and before dinner), then much smaller amounts of supplementation are needed.
HCL Detox Therapy
One of the least expensive and most effective methods to help the body overcome and eliminate chronic infections and immune exhaustion is HCL Detox Therapy.
Natural-source HCL combined with live-source potassium together act as a cellular powerhouse for deep-seated detox at the cellular level. Typical use: 1 or 2 Vcaps of Q. Betaine HCL and 1 to 2 Vcaps of Q. HCL Activator are emptied in 4 to 8 oz. water, mixed and drunk immediately through a straw after meals. Then rinse mouth out with purified water. Take 1 to 3 times per day.