Alkalizing food, more important than you think

The US diet tends to be rich in acidic foods and deprived of alkaline, this is most often because we're not eating enough fruits and vegetables. 

• First rule of thumb, more fruits and vegetables! 
• Second rule of thumb, consult the graphic below, and steer to the left. 
  

Stomach acid gets the blame for acid reflux, heartburn and more. In Chinese medicine the problem is found not in the acid coming up, but in the food going down... 


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Karen Chan received her Masters in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from ACCHS in Oakland, California. With a passion for preventative care and nutrition, she has been helping her clients in the East Bay achieve a more balanced and healthy lifestyle since 2009. 
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