Alkaline Diet

[jeffwend]

I have read that it is important to not "over do it" when exercising as it raises lactic acid and can make you more acidic.

The question is, how do you know when to stop working out, any advice on finding the right balance?
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[aminahcc]

Hi Jeff,

There's some good information regarding exercise in this thread:
http://acidalkalinediet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=110

Lactic acid build up in the muscles is assisted with Malic Acid found in Unprocessed Apple Cider Vinegar and Apples. The B vitamins also are important to assisting the body in keeping Lactic acid issues under control. Mostly found in our grains and dairy products.

Some really good insights on Exercise in particular to Diabetes:

You monitor your heart rate:

For moderately intense exercise, 55 to 70% max, the formula is:
(220 - your age) X .55 to (220 - your age) X .70

This gives you the heartbeats per minute you're shooting to remain within.



http://health.howstuffworks.com/exercise-for-diabetes-control-ga2.htm

"Time, Intensity, and Duration

Begin each exercise session with a five- to ten-minute period of low-intensity warm-up activity (such as marching in place) and gentle stretching. The warm-up will prepare your heart for increased activity. The stretching will help you avoid tendon and muscle problems, which are common in people whose tendons have become brittle after years of high blood glucose levels.

After you warm up and stretch, start the aerobic portion of your activity. An aerobic activity is one that works the large muscles -- those in the legs and buttocks or arms and shoulders -- continuously for an extended period of time. In so doing, it increases your body's demand for oxygen, forcing both your breathing and heart rate to speed up. One way to determine how hard your body should work during physical activity is to use something called a target heart rate range.

To help establish your target range, you need to first determine your maximal heart rate. To calculate this number, simply subtract your age from 220. The high and low ends of your appropriate target heart rate range will be percentages of this number. For example, you might aim for the moderate intensity range, which is between 55 and 70 percent of your maximal heart rate. It is important, however, to work with your diabetes care team to determine the intensity range that is most appropriate for you. You will also want to ask for specific advice regarding how often and how long you should exercise.

During the exercise, to determine if you are working in your target range, you will need to occasionally check your heart rate. To do this, count the number of heartbeats (by feeling the pulse on the inner side of your wrist) for six seconds and add a zero to the end of that number; that's the number of times your heart is beating per minute. And that's the number that should stay in your target range during the aerobic activity.

It's always best to increase physical activity slowly and build up gradually. If you find it uncomfortable to exercise near the higher end of your target range, talk to your diabetes care team. They will probably suggest that you shoot for a lower intensity but a longer duration. As time passes, you'll be able to maintain a higher and higher level of activity for longer and longer periods of time.

Regardless of the activity you choose, you should end each workout period with ten minutes of cool-down and more gentle stretching. You want to slowly decrease the pace of your activity for several minutes rather than stop abruptly. You also want to take advantage of the fact that your muscles are warmed up to do some gentle stretching. If you try to do some extra activity every other day, you will be amazed at the difference in your glucose control. Get moving every day, and the benefits will be even greater."

On exercise and Lactic acid issues in relationship to Diabetic issues:
http://content.karger.com/produktedb/produkte.asp?doi=97245
http://www.jbc.org/cgi/reprint/61/1/9.pdf

If Lactic acid is a contributing factor you want to keep the diet rich in your B vitamins, incorporate ACV (Apple Cider vinegar) to help metabolize it out, and Korean Ginseng has been shown to be effective in its removal.



Keep the exercise within the moderately active range, remembering to stretch and cool down and it should be kept within acceptable range of release.

Yours,

Ceci
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[jeffwend]

Thank you for the very thorough answer Ceci. I have some reading to do. It looks so far like the general idea is be smart and don't over dot it.

As far as lactic acid removal goes, I take digestive enzymes and I think they help quite a bit. They are also good for giving the pancreas some support.
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[kckay]

hey jeffwend,
Why not try some light Hatha yoga? I run about 30 miles a week, and for me, the only cure for sore muscles (and crankiness!) is a good yoga session.
Good Luck!
kc

p.s. I love your Ent I.D. picture!

[jeffwend]

Your right about the yoga KC, my wife is always trying to get me to do it.

Thanks for the complement on the avatar =)

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I made its dimensions 40 x 40 to fit.
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[Janifer]

Yoga is a great exercise method. But I would like to suggest Yoga with meditation. It can heal your mind also. People pays very little attention on their mind. After all mind is what 99% important for a healthy life.
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[hairmary]

Ok....I am a spinning instructor. I teach minimum of 4 classes a week.
Several things with regard to your question.
A. I was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
B. I am on an Alkaline diet.

Here is the information that I have gathered. First of all cancer can not live in an Alkaline environment. So apparently my system was too acidic. Also it is cumilative and your cells need oxygen to be healthy.
I only learned heart rate training 2 years ago or less and since then I have been RELIGIOUSLY training in the Aerobic Zone which I believe has saved my life. Because I have been getting optimal oxygen into my system for the last year and a half. What was missing for me was being RELIGIOUS about my diet and eating a high alkaline diet consistently.

How heart rate training works is: for a man....it is 220 - age - Resting heart rate x .65 + Resting Heart Rate
then...220 - age - RHR x .80 + RHR

for a woman it is the same formula but using 226 as the first number.

If you stay in that zone which every year you need to only stay in that zone for 8 - 12 weeks to build an aerobic base....you will be getting optimal oxygen intake. You can only add anaerobic 1 or 2 times a week for no more than 30 minutes after you have your base and only if you are doing 3 - 4 hours of aerobic exercise a week otherwise anaerobic is not to be done.
Your aerobic range is your fat burning zone where as anaerobic burns sugar and carbohydrates. Aerobic gives oxygen and anaerobic depletes oxygen.

My plan is to reverse this cancer process through alkalizing my body and doing aerobic exercise. Hope this helps because if you don't follow this what happens is you end up triggering cancer cells if your cells become damaged as well as lower your immune system to other diseases.
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[lilhlfpint]

Thank you so much for the helpful information. I run and I was wondering how I would know when I was running 'too much'.
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[ashiyaa]

What exercise machine should I use at the gym? Over the summer I want to start exercising; I wish to slim down my thighs and get a firm butt. Which is the best exercise machine (that would be available at a local YMCA) that could help me do these things? Also, when is it the least crowded at the gym?
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[lopez]

Endurance activities like walking, swimming which improve the health of the heart and circulatory system.Stretching exercises to keep the body limber and flexible.Walking is a perfect way to start exercising. It requires no special equipment, aside from a pair of comfortable walking shoes, and can be done anywhere.
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