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Old 06-29-2008, 11:26 AM
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Some basic science
1. Let's all spell this condition correctly -- it's vulvodynia, not vulvadynia.

2. Much of what you say may have validity but I must put in my two cents about the pH issue. Many people are being led to believe they can alter their pH by eating certain foods. The pH of our blood is very precisely controlled by our lungs giving off carbon dioxide and the kidneys by excreting excess acid or base as required. Blood is normally slightly basic, with a pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. To function properly, the body maintains the pH of blood close to 7.4. If you eat a lot of acidic foods, the blood pH should not change by more than .1. If it varies a lot more than this, we are in trouble and require serious medical intervention. Symptoms of even mild lowering of pH (more acidic) include nausea, vomiting and fatigue or headache. When the pH rises slightly toward the basic end, symptoms include irritability, muscle twitching, and muscle cramps.

3. There IS a strong connection between vulvodynia and diet. Please read what our expert, Diane Newman, has written about the condition (pelvic pain & vulvodynia) and print out her tip sheet about diet (http://www.seekwellness.com/incontin...alate_diet.pdf) both of which are supported by sound scientific research.

4. Juicing is fine but much of the value of fruits and vegetables is in the fiber which you remove by juicing. Stick to the principle of eating whole foods, especially fruits and vegetables, and you will do better than with juicing all of them.

Last edited by SeekWellness Editor; 06-29-2008 at 11:29 AM.
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