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The Alkaline Diet

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: September 19, 2007

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Cordain L, Eaton SB, Sebastian A, Mann N, Lindeberg S, Watkins BA, O'Keefe JH, Brand-Miller J. Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the 21st century. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 81.2 (2005): 341-354.

Minich DM, Bland JS. Acid-alkaline balance: role in chronic disease and detoxification. AlternativeTherapies in Health and Medicine. 13.4 (2007): 62-65.

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