Most people focus on a few health factors, such as BMI, cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides. But, no! There’s one parameter that surpasses them all. Potential Hydrogen (pH) is your body’s acid-alkaline ratio. We’re intended to be alkaline. The optimal pH is 7.365. Less is acidic, whereas more is alkaline.

When your Potential Hydrogen (pH) levels get too acidic, issues arise within your body. Acid can collect inside your body in a variety of ways, including:

• Chronic Stress
• Diet Depleted of Nutrition
• Pollution
• Alcohol Abuse
• and more.

Effect of excess Acid on Organs

Your body organs literally breaks down when you become acidic. When you get acidic, your body’s organs practically dissolve. Excess toxicity in your blood causes arterial inflammation and plaques, which can lead to heart problems in particular. It depletes your body’s oxygen supply and deprives your cells of essential nutrients. These things happen extremely gently, which is why they are often neglected. Often, it’s only when you compare yourself to others in the same age group that you truly recognize the impact of your choices—whether it’s the things you’ve done right or the missteps others may have taken. Similarly, your kidneys are responsible for filtering out waste and excess fluids from the bloodstream. Straining the kidneys with excessive stress or toxins can gradually diminish their ability to filter waste effectively, leading to an accumulation of harmful substances in the body. This dysfunction can show up in different ways, such as chronic fatigue or skin issues. Yes! Persistent skin problems, like acne or eczema, can be a sign of stressed kidneys, as the body struggles to detoxify properly. Yet, the skincare industry often targets the symptoms, while the root cause—kidney imbalance—remains unaddressed.

Pancreas are equally geared up for an alkaline environment. It is one of the first organs to be impacted by an acidic pH. As the pancreatic juice and bile grow more acidic, the risk of inflammation, stones, and ulcers increases. Overloading the liver can deplete its capacity, causing functional decrease and harmful waste accumulation in the body. This liver problem could appear in a variety of ways, including hair loss, which is how the hair loss industry survives. To protect themselves from acid’s damaging effects, the lungs produce extra mucus. This extra mucus prevents the lungs from expanding fully, resulting in breathing difficulty, chest pain, and other complications.

The stomach has difficulty digesting acidic foods. Poor digestion causes additional blockage in the colon and intestines. It may result in poor absorption abilities in the future, preventing one from obtaining adequate nutrients from diet. This, in turn, causes deficits. Not to mention the acid reflux, heartburn, and other symptoms that must be managed.You can see that leaving one simple acidic hazardous waste for an extended period of time causes a chain reaction, with the nth step resulting in a visible symptom that may be identified as a disease.

But the root cause was that simple, yet profound imbalance: the body being more acidic than alkaline. This imbalance sets off a chain reaction that impacts virtually every aspect of your health, from the organs and tissues to the development of diseases. The body’s pH level plays a crucial role in determining its overall well-being. When the body becomes too acidic, it begins to draw nutrients away from healthy cells and tissues, leaving them vulnerable and incapable of functioning optimally. This depletion weakens the body’s natural defenses, leading to a range of complications—from chronic fatigue and digestive issues to more serious conditions like osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Maintaining an alkaline state is essential for your body to thrive and function at its best.

Getting Your Potential Hydrogen (pH) Tested

Strips are available at our local health food store to assist you measure your Potential Hydrogen (pH) levels through saliva or urine. Generally, you will match the colours on the test strip to a chart included with the kit. You’ll want to stay between 6.5 and 7.5.

Achieving and maintaining an alkaline state in the body requires consistent effort and a deliberate approach. It’s not an instant fix, but a gradual process that involves both physical and mental adjustments. Two of the most critical factors in achieving balance are effectively managing stress and consuming the right foods.

Stress, both physical and emotional, can significantly contribute to acidity in the body, so learning to manage it is essential. This involves adopting practices such as mindfulness, deep breathing, meditation, and adequate rest—habits that need to be nurtured over time.

Equally important is nutrition. Consuming a diet rich in alkaline-forming foods, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, helps counteract the acid-forming effects of processed foods, sugars, and animal products. This shift towards an alkaline diet is not just about cutting out the wrong foods; it’s about making healthier, more mindful choices consistently.

Getting into the alkaline zone requires patience and a sustained commitment, but the long-term rewards for your health—enhanced energy, stronger immune function, and better overall well-being—make it a worthwhile endeavor.

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