Common sense is, in medicine, the master workman.
— AnonymousMODULE 6.2
Obstructions and DetoxificationIn reviewing acidosis it is important to learn its effects not only on the cells,
but also on the nutrients and constituents you consume by eating, drinking
and breathing. The word associated with acidosis is “anionic,” which means
basically a state or condition of coagulation. In other words, when the body
becomes acidic from what you eat, drink and/or breathe, this sets up a chain
reaction causing inflammation and a clustering of the nutrients that are in the
blood and tissues of your body.
The reason for digestion is simply to break down and separate food
compounds (like proteins or complex sugars) into their simplest forms
(amino acids, simple sugars, etc.) so the cells can use them (catabolic
processes). With this understanding, you can see that by “clustering” these
simple elements or compounds, the cells can’t use them. They become
“obstructions,” which are now called “free radicals.” These free radicals are
like terrorists to the body and can damage your cells.
Added to the above is the accumulated mucus and congestion from the
reaction of your mucosa to stimulants, foreign proteins and abrasive foods.
This mucus, of course, becomes highly obstructive. Most of us know this
well from sinus blockages, sore throats, blurred vision, and other congestive
conditions.
Pain is a sign of obstructions or blockages. Pain is a reflex condition
wherein the energy that is constantly flowing through the pathways of the
body becomes blocked and bottled up. The body will also send additional
energy to areas that need healing, since energy is the healer. However, this
can create even greater energy blockages. As previously stated, acidosis from
acid-forming elements creates inflammation, which in turn can create energy
obstructions. Acupuncture, acupressure and therapeutic touch are modalities
that “unblock” the “dammed-up” energy and allow it to start flowing again.