Hi Wanda! I like eating low sodium soups. I read that it is important to eat several small meals a day because this will help with the nausea problem. I do have an underlying nausea that lingers around. The nausea is not bad enough to throw up but I will feel "blah" at times. I eat lite meals like soup & salad. For lunch a peanut butter sandwich and an apple. etc... If I am feeling well then I will eat a bigger meal. I must also avoid cholesterol since my body does not process cholesterol normally.

I have also read that with PH we should eat foods that are high in antioxidants. Coffee and dark chocolate have the most antioxidants. Here is a list of helpful foods rich in antioxidants: small red beans, most berries like blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries. Red delicious apples, black beans, pecans, almonds, peanuts, plums, artichokes, dried prunes, and coffee, dark chocolate.

Exercise is tricky for me due to having Dermatomyositis which is a rare muscle disease. I walk, lift small weights, I also do some stretching. I do my exercises through out the day and everything in moderation. I think moderation and be careful. I know PBS television has some good shows on exercises for seniors that are helpful. I am not a senior, but my body feels 90 years old. I also have osteoporosis so I must be careful.

Hi trpt, You have a pretty good list of food and most of that sounds pretty good. Unfortunately for me I love salty foods (potato chips, pretzels, etc.) I guess I'll have to learn to live without them or at least buy the low sodium kind.

I sincerely hope you can find a way to feel better. I don't feel great myself but I'm nowhere close to feeling like you do. I mostly have the shortness of breath and the dreaded fatigue.

Keep strong,

Wanda