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How Does an Alkaline Dog Diet Affect Cancer Cells?

How Does an Alkaline Dog Diet Affect Cancer Cells? 

Studies have shown that in the test tube, cancer cells and tumors thrive and grow in a more acidic environment. When the level of acid is lowered, tumors grow much more slowly. If this behavior occurs in the test tube, it stands to reason that cancer cells in the body would also be detrimentally affected by an overall alkaline environment.

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It would also make sense that if the body's pH is acidic, then the growth of cancer cells and tumors would be encouraged. By eating mostly foods that make the body's pH more alkaline, there would be less of a chance for cancer cells to develop and grow. So, by adjusting the diet, it is actually possible to create a less hospitable environment for cancer cells, thus improving a person's/dog’s chances of experiencing good health.

Proper pH Will Improve Your Pet’s Quality of Life. Tissues in the body are prone to disease of all sorts, including cancer, if they become deficient in oxygen. To understand why, it is helpful to understand the nature of acidity and alkalinity. Cancerous tissues are acidic, where healthy tissues are alkaline. Water (H2O) taken into the body eventually breaks down into H+ and OH-. When a solution contains more H+ than OH- it is acidic. When it contains more OH- than H+ it is alkaline.

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When oxygen is introduced into an acidic solution it will combine with H+ ions to form water. Oxygen helps neutralize acid, but acid also prevents oxygen from reaching the body’s tissue. Acidic tissue is devoid of free oxygen as tissue needs oxygen to remain healthy.

The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. The blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid in a dog’s body are designed to be slightly alkaline at 7.0 – 7.5 (6.1 – 6.4 for cats). At a pH slightly above 7.4, cancer cells become dormant and at pH 8.5 cancer cells will die while healthy cells will live.

Did you know there is a line of pet foods that is dedicated to supplying the only alkaline based pet foods on the market? Yes, Canine Caviar

If you're not feeding a raw food diet, we highly recommend Canine Caviar of foods. It is used by Vets as "Holistic Veterinarian Prescription Diet Alternative".

Acidity Causes and Why You Want To Avoid this State:

• Increases anaerobic activity.

• Reduces amount of oxygen in the blood.

• Cancerous tissues are acidic and devoid of oxygen.

• Leaches calcium from bones & is released into the kidney,

resulting in stone formation before being excreted.

• Acidosis is excessive consumption of protein, which is metabolized “acidically” because of sulfur content.

• Without enough oxygen the DNA self-repair mechanism will not function causing free radical damage.

Detox:

Humans and Canines benefit from an easy mineral detox. 

Of great importance to the health of your pets is the implementation of an ongoing detox protocol. Drag the toxins out, so the nutrients can increase wellness.

Nutramin Mineral Detox, Bone and Joint Remineralization, Digestion and more.

Give us a call or come by, we'd love to talk about wellness for your pets.

The Dogma Natural Pet Market

8420 Main St.

Woodstock, GA 30188

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