...ree days to aid in balancing the acidity/alkalinity of your system. Umeboshi (Japanese salt plum) can quickly balance the body's pH. These are avail... ...ives, such as wheat, chocolate, monosodium glutamate (MSG), sulfites (used in restaurants on salad bars), sugar, hot dogs, luncheon meats, dairy pro... ...s should be used preventively, rather than during acute attacks. 8. Use the Japanese beverage lisymachia or kinsenso tea, available from Japanese g... ... other foods. Herbs and Skin Care. From the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra to the Japanese geishas, all used herbs to protect and rejuvenate their skin,...