The Alkaline Cure: Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Feel Young

by Stephan Domenig

A clinically tested 14-day plan to help you lose weight, look younger and enhance your overall health. 

Our bodies can be classified as either acid or alkaline. To be healthy, feeling good and functioning well, our pH reading should be either neutral or slightly alkaline, between 7.3 and 7.5. Unfortunately, the Western diet tends to result in much lower (acidic) pH readings, which are likely to leave us feeling tired, sluggish, bloated and generally unhealthy. Additionally, as we age, our bodies are likely to become more acidic, which can contribute to all kinds of issues, from osteoporosis to cancer. 

For more than 100 years the nutritional and lifestyle principles established by the Austrian physician F.X. Mayr, and presented here in The Alkaline Cure, have helped tens of thousands of people to lose weight, regain control over what they eat and feel better about themselves. There are no calorie counters or diet gimmicks—it's just a simple way of revitalizing your life by eating a healthier, less acidic diet, and establishing a positive balance between exercise  and rest. 

In The Alkaline Cure, you will learn the process of establishing your current acid–alkaline balance, discover a healthier approach to eating in general, learn which foods will bring about optimal acid–alkaline balance and follow a 14-day alkaline plan, including daily menus and a wide range of alkaline recipes to use both within the 14-day plan and beyond. 

A medically proven route to improved health, The Alkaline Cure contains everything you need to achieve and maintain more balance and vitality in your life.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Cooking, Cookbooks

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[GONZA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another magic diet based on some medical assumption, not particularly difficult to follow as long as you are a vegetarian, which is not my problem as a matter of fact. Interesting way to define some physical problems anyway.

Altra magica dieta basata su qualche assioma medico, non particolarmente difficile da seguire a patto di essere vegetariani, che non é uno dei miei problemi fortunatamente.
Alcune modalitá interessanti di spiegare problemi di tipo fisico.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND HARLEQUIN FOR THE PREVIEW!

[Thomas Pirko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patients who attend the F. X. Mayr Health Centers get an attentive, whole body treatment and counseling. This book encapsulates that. It speaks broadly to exercise and mindfulness while circumscribing the topic of an alkaline diet. Within Domenig’s thesis, there is a wealth of information about the digestive process in particular and that is what I liked about The Alkaline Cure.

21st century diners must become aware that our food supply has become more acidic. The acidity contributes to the frightful increase in reflux diseases. Domenig’s thesis overlies with the low-acid diet that is an effective counter to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Other doctors caution that overextending this concept to whole-body acidity levels is unproven, but that issue does not take much away from The Alkaline Cure.

Chapter Four explains the digestive process. Know this and you will eat better:

Chewing causes release of stomach acids.
Enzymes decrease with age.
Caffeine leaches calcium and phosphorous from bones.
Eat meat and raw vegetables early in the day when the digestive system is stronger. Eat cooked vegetables later to make sure that they digest.
Fermentation occurs in the stomach after overeating.
Digestion changes after the pyloric valve. Pancreas releases bicarbonate to buffer the hydrochloric acid.

[Orsayor · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Alkaline Cure guides you in assessing your acid-alkaline balance, adopting healthier eating habits, and identifying foods that promote an optimal balance. The 14-day alkaline plan includes daily menus and delicious recipes to use during and beyond the program. The Alkaline Cure equips you with what you need to achieve and maintain better balance and vitality in your life. While this book has its merits, there is room for improvement to make it an even more comprehensive and impactful resource. (3.5 Stars)

[Arow · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very informative book which was straightforward and easy to understand. I feel that I have a better understanding of my digestive system and have some good tips to improve my health.

I have to agree with others though, the 14 day cure just doesn't seem realistic for my life style. I will try and balance my meals and improve the ratio as recommended.

Very happy I read it, nice morning read to start 2017 off right.

[Mindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was looking for some good alkaline recipes as I have had a hard time on Pinterest. I liked a couple from the book and jotted them down. I liked the explanation of being more alkaline. I know I eat healthier than a lot of other Americans, but I needed to find more options for comfort foods that I don't want to give up. This gave me a good start.

[Lyree Robson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and easy to read book. Current lifestyles and eating habits impact hugely on our digestive system and overall health, a little change to they way we eat as outlined in this book can and will make a difference. I'll be including more alkaline foods in my meals... Well worth the read.

[David Gregan-Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read and backs up the idea that food is medicine - you are what you eat, as they say. I’ll definitely give this a go 👍🏻

[Monica Haak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interessant.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've heard about this in different forums. I read through it, and it's very concise without becoming too techie. I looked at one site that got into the chemistry of digestion: not for me.

This book is to the point. It includes a list of foods (and food types) that will help you work your way to a healthy lifestyle. It also has a 14 day crash course (menus and recipes included) to get you there faster.

There are some minor grammatical problems, but for the most part they don't detract from what you are reading.

We are going to try out some of the recipes. I doubt I can stick to the 14-day plan, especially if I'm the only one trying. I may be able to later in summer.

[Shannon Schmelz · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Alkaline Cure is by far one of the most informative books that I have read this far. Each step is clearly explained as to why your body needs a "cure". I can honestly say that this is not a feasible cure for me with a family of young children and the time it would take to prepare meals for myself and my family separately. I have definitely picked up a few good suggestions from the book though, such as chewing my food at least 30 times and not drinking while i am having a meal. Can't say I was impressed with some of the typos, but that is an editing issue. Overall, this was a pretty good read.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you goodreads for sending me this book. I thought it was interesting but I already know I'm not disciplined enough to follow the 14 day cleanse and I'm not going to collect yarrow and nettles to make tea. As far as I know North Dakota grocery stores don't sell them. I will try to drink more water a peppermint tea and chew my food more thoroughly. I think illustrations for some of the exercises would have been a benefit and I'm going to try a baking soda bath. Interestingly enough, even though my chiropracter tells me I should eat less meat - and I have cut back - my urine tests alkaline already.

[Lin · Rating 4 out of 5]

i had heard lots about the alkaline/acid balance and decided to look into it. this was an easy read, easy to follow plan but would require some BIG changes -- in the end, i am left picking and choosing which changes i can make and work best for me, and hope that that counts for something! as convincing as the argument is, circumstances won't allow for a complete switchover at this time. learning how to improve health and eating habits is always a good read for me however and never gets old, and i enjoyed this book -- nice photos too!

[Karla Franklin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this book was pretty interesting. I didn't sit down and read every word in the book but I skimmed over the parts that interested me and was able to learn some things. I didn't participate in the cleanse because I don't do those things but I did learn a lot about the foods that I eat and the foods that I should eat. There are some ph testing strips in the back of the book so you can test yourself if you choose to do the cleanse or you just want to know your ph levels.

[Sandra Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the time I received this book ,which I won on Goodreads..(whoopee) I could not put it down...One of the best diet and weight loss books I have read and or come across. You learn so much from the way it is written and explained to you..I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good diet an easy to follow system they will understand and enjoy ....Thanks, Dr. Stephan Domenig for writing this book for those of us in need..

Thanks Goodread..
Sandra Beck...

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Alkaline Cure is a great intro level dietary lifestyle change resource. It was simple, informative (without being overwhelming), and easy to follow with regard to the acid-alkaline relationship and the body's processes. The 14-day plan will likely appeal to those interested in making an easy transition from the SAD to a detoxed body. The included recipes were a bonus.

An e-copy of this title was made available via the publisher in exchange for an honest critique.

[Cameron · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway. The Alkaline Cure was both interesting and informative. I had never realized how many acidic foods we put into our bodies. Although I didn't try the complete cleanse, I enjoyed the recipes in the back of the book. Also included were pH strips to measure your own body's pH.

[Vykki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a book I so wonted to win on Good reads It had all the information I was looking for. I was really thrilled with the great information and the how too and I can't wait to try the recipes.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another option for those trying to do better. Find what works best for you.

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Category: Health, Fitness and Diet

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing Information and wonderful, easy recipies. I've known about acid & alkaline balance for a while but this book has inspired me to follow the 14 day plan as much as possible