Review: Key Is Balance and To-The-Point
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
This book is a healthy contribution to our lifestyle and should be considered carefully. I am one for balance in our lifestyle, and even too much "alkaline" foods can throw that balance off. But Hargis does a good job of being sensible and not fanatical.The author presents a solid framework for identifying any imbalances in your body chemistry, and then how to correct those. He also provides easy checklists--10 Top Alkaline Foods, 10 Others for Variety, 10 Actions to Take, and 10 Worst Foods. The writing is well-done too with sentence and paragraph structure--makes for an easier read.I can tell that is not a book thrown together from internet research in order to appeal to "search engine optimization." Hargis has been writing in the health field for some time and spent a year researching the subject of alkaline food balance.I've often wondered why we even need to be concerned about pH balance (balance of acid and alkaline). Just eat healthfully, exercise, reduce stress, etc. The author explains other factors we need to consider to reach higher wellness. The basic one is the food we select and how we prepare and eat it. He briefly covers how we can better select our foods--fruits, vegetables and roots, nuts and seeds, oils, herbs and spices, beverages, etc.How do you spot pH imbalance? Carefully watch out for bone fractures, joint pain, muscle fatigue, overweight, decreasing sex drive. How about coffee, red meat, carbonated drinks--do you have to give then up? Balance, the author encourages. As in getting started simply, getting your family on board, shopping, etc. So although this is a fairly short book, it provides all the basics. I definitely encourage your reading it.