Use this checklist to get a sense of how acidic you may be. Determining your acidity levels isn't an exact science, but this Self-Test can help you get a better idea of how urgently you need to begin alkalizing your body.

 

The more symptoms you have, the more acidic you may be, and the more urgent it is for you to begin an alkalizing program.

 

Early Symptoms

1. Acne

2. Agitation

3. Muscular pain

4. Cold hands and feet

5. Dizziness

6. Low energy

7. Joint pains that travel

8. Food allergies

9. Chemical sensitivities to odour, gas heat

10. Hyperactivity

11. Panic attacks

12. Pre-menstrual and menstrual cramping

13. Pre-menstrual anxiety and depression

14. Lack of sex drive

15. Bloating

16. Heartburn

17. Diarrhoea

18. Constipation

19. Hot urine

20. Strong smelling urine

21. Mild headaches

22. Rapid panting breath

23. Rapid heartbeat

24. Irregular heartbeat

25. White coated tongue

26. Hard to get up in the morning

27. Excess head mucous (stuffiness)

28. Metallic taste in the mouth

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Intermediate Symptoms

1. Cold sores (Herpes I & II)

2. Depression

3. Loss of memory

4. Loss of concentration

5. Migraine headaches

6. Insomnia

7. Disturbance in smell, taste, vision, hearing

8. Asthma

9. Bronchitis

10. Hay fever

11. Earaches

12. Hives

13. Swelling

14. Viral infections (colds, flu)

15. Bacterial infections (staph, strep)

16. Fungal infections (Candia Albicans, athlete's foot, vaginal)

17. Impotence

18. Urethritis

19. Cystitis

20. Urinary infection

21. Gastritis

22. Colitis

23. Excessive falling hair

24. Psoriasis

25. Endometriosis

26. Stuttering

27. Numbness and tingling

28. Sinusitis

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Advanced Symptoms

1. Crohn's disease

2. Schizophrenia

3. Learning disabled

4. Hodgkin's Disease

5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis

6. Multiple Sclerosis

7. Sarcoidosis

8. Rheumatoid arthritis

9. Myasthenia gravis

10. Scleroderma

11. Leukaemia

12. Tuberculosis

13. All other forms of cancer

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Source: Alkalize or Die, Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, 2001.