An imbalance of acid and alkaline substances in the body can result in health problems ranging from minor skin irritation, chronic fatigue, back pain, and depression to arthritis, ulcers, and osteoporosis. The author, a Swiss naturopath and detox expert, shows how dietary changes can restore the body's acid-alkaline balance and vastly improve health. He provides easy methods to determine and interpret acid levels and suggests how to establish a proper diet for maximum health. The food substance listings are categorized based on their actual alkalizing or acidifying effect on the body, and further discussions help reaters determine how certain foods may either alkalize or acidify in different individuals. Using the information in this book can help create a balanced diet and thereby achieve restored health.