Alkaline vs Acid

Balance is the most sought-after element of the material/physical existence of every human being. More so for those born under the sign of Libra, whose constellation symbol is the scales of justice. But even for the rest of us, the need for balance emotionally, mentally and physically is preprogrammed into birth DNA. As I stress so often, the entire planet we humans have claimed as our own is designed in perfect polarity. Day/night, hot/cold, love/hate.

The human body is no different! Perfect or near-perfect health is a result of the balance that the body enjoys between the body's cells, tissues, blood, organs, and minerals – the list is endless. Just like everything else on Earth, staying balanced is a fragile road filled with many unknowns.

One must only be on Facebook for a minute to hear the latest rage on pH – more specifically, the "eating of alkaline foods" to heal cancer, lose weight and various other sundry magical cures. This blog became inspired by the following event.

I was at a cocktail party and, for some odd reason, began discussing food with an old friend. She commented that she only drinks orange juice, and tomatoes are the only vegetable she eats. I immediately blurted out, "How often do you get urinary tract infections?" She replied she was being treated for one as we spoke and further indicated it was the third UTI in the last year. I knew there was a blog in there and decided to research pH, the indicator of one's acid-to-alkaline ratio (acid can balance alkaline and vice-versa), to sharpen what knowledge I already had on the issue.

pH is an acronym that means the potential of hydrogen. The pH acronym is used to describe the acidity level versus the alkaline level of a substance. Hydrogen (H) is the main component of water (H₂O). 99.985% of all organic (living) matter contains hydrogen. pH measurement is the value of the acid-to-alkaline ratio in the body. Acid donates H ions into solution, and alkaline takes H ions out of solution. Therein lies the rub.

pH is measurable in blood, urine and saliva. The typical healthy human body has a blood alkaline level of 7.4. Blood alkaline cannot be altered with food. The lungs and the kidneys are largely responsible for controlling blood pH. When the body becomes over-alkalized, the kidneys immediately work to eliminate any excess alkaline in the blood to maintain the 7.4 alkaline level. To give perspective, 7 pH is considered neutral – water has a pH of 7. A pH level of 5 is considered acid, and 8 pH is considered alkaline. Lemon juice is 2 pH, while lye (caustic soda) has a 13.0 pH. Since the body is over 68% water, it needs the acid-to-alkaline ratio to be closer to water for maximum metabolization.

Blood pH is handled by the body. You can eat acid-causing foods (sweets, carbs, fats, dairy, coffee, alcohol), and unless you don't balance (there's that word again) with alkaline-causing foods such as fruits, vegetables, seeds, and legumes, your kidneys and lungs will be over stressed trying to remove excess acid from the blood. Saliva and stomach pH are a different story.

Healthy saliva pH, measured with pH strips, ranges from 6.2 – 7.6, the average measurement is 6.7. Dentists attribute periodontal disease to an imbalanced (lower pH measurement than 7) acid level. Bacteria causing gingivitis love an atmosphere to grow in of saliva pH less than 7. Unlike blood pH, which is not changeable by outside forces, one CAN change the pH levels in their saliva by reducing acid-causing foods and eating more foods that soak up excess hydrogen ions – alkaline foods.

Balance, balance, balance.

Stomach acid's healthy pH range is 1.5 – 3.5. Besides digestive issues, abnormal stomach pH is responsible for ulcers, duodenal regurgitation and malabsorption disorders. GERD, the instance of stomach acid backing up into the esophagus tube, can cause heartburn, sore throat, coughing, frequent burping and swallowing issues. Spicy, citrus and fatty foods are famous for encouraging GERD and stomach acid issues.

The stomach is the largest organ responsible for processing the food one eats. Its natural pH level of 1.5 – 3.5 CAN be maintained by the healthy balance of the foods one sends into the stomach. Alkaline foods (fruits, vegetables, legumes) have always been and will always be helpful to the stomach. However, without lean meats, dairy and other “acidic” foods, gas, heartburn, and mineral absorption will cause discomfort. In other words, a healthy diet – the balance of acidic and alkaline food intake is imperative.

Just like every other aspect of human life requires balance to be happy, keeping your pH levels at a normal range will help you to live the best life possible.

(Originally Published 2/17/2023)

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