Reverse Aging (Paperback)

~ Sang Y. Whang (Author)
Key Phrases: water ionizer, drinking alkaline water, old waste products, Herman Aihara (more...)

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Product Description

Not science fiction, but a scientific fact! This book is the first common sense scientific explanation of the aging process and "how to" reverse it. The nutrients that we deliver to our cells burn with oxygen and become acidic wastes after giving energy to our body. The body tries its best to get rid of these acidic wastes through urine and perspiration. Unfortunately, our lifestyle, diet and environment prevent our body to get rid of all the wastes that it generates. Gradually, these leftover acidic wastes accumulate somewhere within our body. Since acid coagulates blood, the blood circulation near the waste areas becomes poor, causing all kinds of degenerative diseases to develop. The author defines the aging process as the accumulation of non-disposed acidic wastes within the body. According to this theory, the reduction of accumulated wastes is re verse aging. This book explains how some of the adult degenerative diseases are caused by too much acidic wastes, and describes the various scientific devices and methods to reduce these wastes without any harmful side effects. These devices and methods are being wid ely used in Japan. Alkaline water makers (water ionizers) have been in existence in Japan for more than 40 years. Many in the alternative health industry of water ionizers, magnet and far-infrared devices regard this book as the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference book of its kind in the English language. It is a "must read" for all who are health-conscious.

From the Publisher

Since it was first published in 1991, over 30,000 copies are in circulation, strictly by word of mouth. This edition is the latest printing (January 1998) with a new cover that reflects the importance of the balance of acidity and alkalinity. The contents have not been changed.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 123 pages
• Publisher: Jsp Publishing (March 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966236319
• ISBN-13: 978-0966236316
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great review of the science behind alkaline diets, February 23, 2005

By	An Avid Reader (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This was one of the first books I picked up after reading Dr. Young's "The pH Miracle", which had left me with more questions than answers.

What I loved about this book was the way Mr. Whang explains - in plain English anyone can understand - the chemical and physical science that makes alkaline diets work.

If you're looking to understand the science behind alkaline diets, this book is a must-read.

Mr. Whang doesn't approach alkaline balance like most other authors who just tell you to eat this and not eat that. In the first few chapters of the book, he gives the reader the essential understanding of how the human body works - from a chemical perspective. He doesn't make assumptions or rely on annectodal data - he shows the reader how the laws of physics and chemistry affect the chemical reactions inside the human body.

Armed with this information, he then tells the reader how the basic elements of foods (minerals, calcium, phosphorus, etc.) affect the pH of the body. This is the key understanding when it comes to figuring out which foods are acidifying and which ones are alkalizing.

His approach is very straight forward, clear, and matter-of-fact.

He then goes on to show how an acidic lifestyle and diet affects the body, how the body tries to maintain its chemical integrity, and what the resulting strain does, in terms of reactions, diseases, etc.

Mr. Whang's description of diseases and how they come to be is also very interesting. He goes through a long list of diseases, gives specific reasons for each of them (from an alkaline diet point of view) and tells the reader how to reverse them.

He goes a step further in his description of non-medicinal health improvement devices that are mainly used in other countries. Again, giving scientific reasons why and how they work to alkalize the body.

What is missing from this book is a good description of what to do on a day-to-day basis to become alkaline. He only mentions drinking alkaline waters. As a matter of fact, the only book I've found that has practical approach and step-by-step instructions for becomong alkaline (including what to do tomorrow) is <a href="http://www.AcidAlkalineDiet.com">this acid alkaline diet</a> book.

Nonetheless, I think Mr. Whang's book is excellent. If you're serious about getting healthy through an alkaline diet, you must to read this book (and also find another book that gives step-by-step instructions for what to do).

78 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The man knows his stuff, January 7, 2001

By	Marcus T. Brody (Tampa Bay, FL) - See all my reviews

While doing an internet search one day, I came across the web site for Dr. Sang Whang. It listed some decent info on the web site, along with a plug for his book. It looked interesting so I decided to give it a read.

I read the book, and have read many other books on acid/alkaline balance in the body. This book I found very informative and right on target, while some of the others I have read beat around the bush. It is interesting what the author states about how acids form after eating even the healthiest foods. When we can't eliminate these acids, is when disease starts to proliferate.

I have been using Alkalife water alkalizing drops and I Must say that it is probably the #1 nutritional supplement I have ever used. It's amazing how good you can feel after only using 2 drops of the stuff in a glass of water. I had been chronically constipated for years, and that alkalized water helps move my bowels better than cascara sagrada, which is an herbal laxative.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is ill, or looking to improve their health.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Water Ionizers are Very Good!, December 19, 1999

By	Hollis J. Marsh (Ft. Myers, FL) - See all my reviews

Mr. Whang's book - in my opinion - should be a "must read" for everyone. I have made an extensive study of these machines and their use, have used one myself for over a year and find that my weight has dropped as did Mr. Whang's; and be assured that the alkaline water will indeed "clean you out." One of the caveats in the instructions for use is to be cautious when first using alkaline water as it will cause loosening of the bowels for a short period. I can attest it does clean you out!

The one thing Mr. Whang does not mention is that your water may not work well in an ionizer if it has too much salt or is too hard. Hardness over 200 ppm can give trouble - the solution is to use bottled water with a stand-alone unit and thus get all the benefits of alkaline and acidic water. Also as noted by one of the other reviews, adding alkaline drops to the water you drink is a good thing. It isn't as powerful as an Ionizer but sure beats doing nothing for your health.