Robert O Young*

Naturopathic Practitioner, Department of Research, pH Miracle, USA

*Corresponding Author: Robert O Young, Naturopathic Practitioner, Department of Research, pH Miracle, USA.

Received: September 02, 2022; Published: September 21, 2022

What does it really mean?

Introduction

I am certain that you have heard and even experienced a ‘knee-jerk reaction’. I am also certain that you have never heard of a ‘blood-jerk reaction’ but you have experienced a ‘blood-jerk reaction’ without understanding the physiology. I believe it is not only important to understand the ‘blood-jerk reaction’ but critical in avoiding ALL sickness and disease, especially All cancerous conditions!

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Citation

Citation: Robert O Young. “The ‘Knee-jerk’ or ‘Blood-jerk Reaction’ - A Rise in the Alkaline Ph of the Blood!”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 6.10 (2022): 23-35.

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