#223: What Is The Best Way To Use Beet Root Juice For Performance?

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Dec 27, 2012 free podcast: What Is The Best Way To Use Beet Root Juice For Performance? Also: how to measure your body's ph/acidity, what to do about dry mouth, is standing better than sitting or laying down, what is the best diet for Ankylosing Spondylitis, and the best sources of Omega3s.

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Audio Question from Keith @ 00:17:25 He uses Body Rescue PH Testing Strips and runs 6.2 to 6.4, should he be worried about acidity? ~ In my response I mention this interview with Dr. Morton.