tranum-I have learned to like water. Sometimes in a restaurant I order hot water. Like your gradmothr would hav. At home I drink hot water in the mornings. I have found a tea in a little shop here Teaoli. They sell specialty teas and olive oil. They have a tea blend that is non acid and caffeen free. I do make that sometimes.

This chart and the explanation at the bottom of it were extremely helpful to me. I learned that "acid forming" or "alkaline forming" foods have nothing to do with the pH in them. It's all about how they act in the body--what residue they leave. Lemons, for example--made me wonder how they made the alkalizing list when they're acidic. Now I know. I still don't understand why you'd try to alkalize your system with a lemon if acid tears you up, though.
Anybody?

Also I didn't see pomegranate seeds on the list. THey're yummy and very good if you're trying to reduce inflammation.

Yes, I know it's acidic, it's on the "acidic" side of the list. I don't use pepper to cook or salt, just the shakers on the table if a guest wants to partake.

I was always told asparagus lowered the ph in the body. Can't hurt. Will acid blockers not work on these symptoms?