1. The Alkaline Advantage. Alkalizing foods are an integralpart of the regeneration and
repair process that takes place during the resting phase after exercise. Athletes in peak
training are the most affected by excessivelyhigh acid levels (acidosis), as vigorous
exercise causes a build up of lactic acid inthe body. Stress of any kind only makes the
situation worse. Maintaining an acidic body leads to fatigue, joint pain, muscular
stiffness, and a whole host of unpleasantries, including heightened riskof cancer. Besides
consuming alkalizing foods, other steps to take that raise the body’s pH level include:
deep breathing, yoga, light stretching, and meditation.