Foods that Heal * Hydrogen * Author Bryan K. Marcia, Ph.D. Date: 1996/07/23 Forum: sci.med.nutrition --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHEST HYDROGEN FOODS BEST SOURCES: Water; fruit and vegetable juices; citrus fruits; drinks and tonics; milk; broth's; Whey; kefir OTHER GOOD SOURCES: Apricots; asparagus; blackberries; blueberries; broccoli; Brussels sprout; buttermilk; cabbage; carrots and juice; celery and juice; Swiss chard; cherries and juice; eggplant; fish; horseradish; juniper tea; kohlrabi; mangoes; raw milk; okra; papaya; parsley; peaches; pineapple; prunes; pumpkin; radishes; rutabaga; sauerkraut; spinach; squash; strawberries; tomatoes and juice; turnips; watercress; watermelon HYDROGEN IN THE HUMAN BODY: The "moisturizer" element Soothes nerves; prevents inflammation; promotes osmosis; moisturizes tissues; helps transport nutrients; promotes elimination; helps regulate temperature; irrigates organs and cells. BIOCHEMICAL NOTES: * Water is actually a food, but the hydrogen content is only 11 %. Certain water-carrying foods such as watermelon contain 93 % water or approx. 10 % hydrogen. * Hydrogen, by itself does not support life, but when combined with the other vital elements; nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen, creates many vital organic compounds. Tremendous potential energy lies within hydrogen, if conditions are right, it explodes or vibrates powerfully. Under ideal conditions hydrogen combined with oxygen produces great heat. Hydrogen is the agent responsible for boiler explosions, clouds, hydrogen bomb, fuel, etc. * Hydrogen is crucial for the processes of assimilation, elimination, and general nutrition. It is also vital in transporting nutrients through the arteries to the brain and tissues in all parts of the body. * Large quantities of water consumed at one time will over strain the muscles in the digestive tract. Cold water does not reduce body temperature, though hot water will by converting heat into perspiration. Cold water reduces pulse rate and increases arterial tension. Cold water remains in the stomach longer than hot water. Cold water should not be consumed during a meal because it slows down digestion, although hot water, provided it is not more than three ounces, increases digestion. Cold water increases urine flow, whereas hot water will decrease urine flow but increases perspiration and evaporation. Diabetic patients are benefited by hot water. * Some people acquire an inherent predisposition for taking water up very easily in the system. These type of people can sit in a sauna and gain two or three pounds by taking up the moisture, where ordinarily a person would lose weight by perspiration. This type of person will also gain weight by consuming watery foods such as in the fruit and vegetable kingdom. In this case it is better to consume protein rich foods to burn up the excess water. Fish is an excellent source of protein for this type, and the iodine content in fish will also raise metabolism. Bryan K. Marcia Ph.D.