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Scientists have researched the effects of pH levels on our overall health for years and years, and it is now widely agreed that maintaining the body within a narrow pH is ESSENTIAL to good health.


So what exactly is pH? 


pH is the negative log of hydrogen ion concentration in a water-based solution. The term "pH" was first described by Danish biochemist Søren Peter Lauritz Sørensen in 1909. pH is an abbreviation for "power of hydrogen" where "p" is short for the German word for power, potenz and H is the element symbol for hydrogen. ~ source


The POWER of Hydrogen - if ever there was a name that said it all! 

This is an alternate description:


pH is a measure of how acidic or basic (alkaline) a solution is. In any given solution, some atoms of water dissociate to form hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxyl ions (OH-). The pH scale is a means of showing which ion has the greater concentration. At a pH of 7.0, the concentrations of hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions are equal, and the water is said to be neutral. Pure water has a pH of 7.0. When the pH is less than 7.0, there are more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions, and the water is said to be acidic. When the pH is greater than 7.0, there are more hydroxyl ions than hydrogen ions, and the water is said to be basic or alkaline. ~ source


Your pH level measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in your body. While pH can range from 1 = the most acidic = highest concentration of hydrogen ions, to 14 = the most alkaline = lowest concentration of hydrogen ions, many systems of the human body operate best within a very narrow band around a neutral pH of 7. Other areas, like the inside of the stomach, actually needs an acidic environment.



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The standard American diet, rich in cooked foods, meat, hydrogenated fats, and dairy, creates a lower pH = more acidic = higher concentration of hydrogen ions in the human body. Huge strides can be made towards health and eradicating disease just by correcting the body from an acidic state to a more alkaline environment! This is huge when you understand that the different systems in your body are affected when you are more acidic than alkaline. 



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Your body can be a breeding ground for certain types of health killers when your pH is not in balance. Balancing your pH can kill pathogens without even trying!

As stated above, each system of the body is affected by an acidic nature, some of them more than others of course. Here is a quick list of health issues that are either caused or massively contributed to by a low pH:


  1. Compromised immune system, which basically affects the entire body.
  2. Respiratory issues like bronchitis, asthma, etc.
  3. Digestive system - different enzymes are more effective at different pHs, which changes how well your body can break down or absorb food. Indigestion, nausea, bloating, gastric reflux can be caused by too much acid in the stomach.
  4. Circulatory system - always seem to be catching your breath? That is a sign you are not getting enough oxygen in your system. Hydroxyl ions (OH-) can be a source of oxygen for the body. A low = acidic pH indicates a high concentration hydrogen ions (H+) and lower concentration of hydroxyl ions, meaning less oxygen available.
  5. Arthritis - accumulated acid destroys cartilage.
  6. Pimples and rashes can be a sign of too much acidity when the skin gets overwhelmed.
  7. Urinary system - know anyone with kidney stones? They are way acidic, which pulls the minerals and calcium form the bones to try and balance the pH. The extra calcium ends up in deposits when the kidneys try to filter it out.
  8. Lack of sex drive - especially in women - may indicate your is too acidic! Plus it increases chance of miscarriage.

There are a ton of other disease that are believed to be linked to acidity, and it makes perfect sense since every system in our body has its own ideal balance.

Why are we sharing this?


  1. Because pH has such a far reaching effect on health, it is extremely important to know what your pH levels are! You can check your saliva, urine, and/or blood pH levels with a pH meter or litmus papers.
  2. We have been tracking the pH of our urine during our candida cleanse, and we have observed a dramatic difference - and we are only into our second week! That will be the topic of an upcoming post, so stay tuned.


Now that you know the what's what of pH in the body, let's talk solutions! 

Diet is a significant factor towards balancing pH for the human body. The standard American diet generally creates an acidic environment. Changing your diet can make your body more alkaline!

It is suggested that a person's body should read between 7.30-7.45, but as we said different systems have different pH needs. If you test your urine or saliva using a pH meter or litmus papers, 6.5 to 7.5 is desirable.

Take a look at the chart below to find the best foods for increasing an acidic pH:



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Because pH is so important and affects everything we do every day, we'll incorporate a lot of pH tips into our upcoming health posts. 

We hope this will inspire you to do additional research and work towards the best possible health for yourself! 


For additional resources on this topic, please check out some of these links and the ones above:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6243/How-to-Balance-Your-pH-to-Heal-Your-Body.html
https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_limit,w_709,q_auto,f_auto/ftr/acidic-alkaline-phchart.jpg
http://www.livestrong.com/article/30086-signs-poor-ph-balance-body/



*This information is not intended to be medical advice; it is just shared research & experience.




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This is really so profound and yet very simple. One of the most valuable posts yet!

pH is an important factor towards good health, and diet has a profound effect on pH. Choosing raw, whole fruits & veggies can vastly improve health - it really IS so simple!!

Interesting, everyone in the cannabis industry says potential hydrogen. Power of hydrogen is way cooler though.

Yes, there's some dispute as to what exactly the p in pH stands for - there are plenty of people who would agree that potential is "correct". That's why we included the first quote/definition of pH as it seems to justify power over potential...plus you're right, power is way cool.

Thanks for sharing good knowledge.

Very important indeed!

You're welcome, we hope you use it to become healthier and happier than ever!

Great post as always. I was introduced to alkaline diet through dr. Sebi, and then found out about the origin of these teachings - prof. Arnold Ehret. Look into his books - Mucusless diet healing system and Rational fasting.

Great, glad to hear you're already familiar with the benefits of an alkaline diet.
Not really sure what defines "rational" fasting, but we definitely agree that fasting has a valuable place in healthy regimens. It feels nice to give the body a break from digesting from time to time.

Powerful stuff! We have been eating according to the acid-alkaline rule (20/80 rule) for many years now. and have both seen our health improve dramatically!

That's awesome to hear, @amy-goodrich! As Quinn says, it really can be as simple as choosing raw and whole fruits & veggies, but like you experience it can have profound effects on health!

It sure does. Doesn't have to be raw. Most veggies and fruits leave alkaline residues in the body. But adding more raw fruits and vegs to your diet is always a good idea.

Totally agree!

Yes its really so powerful.
EVERYTHING about health is improved ( know from personal experience of being both sick/weak and healthy/strong) when ph is 7 or higher. Its really as simple as a raw/whole food diet rich in veggies and fruits!
So easy, so cheap, so sustainable!

How about those with hiperuricemia can they take all veggie as much as they want?

@gardenofeden Conscious post :) I understand that cooking food turns it acidic, which is why raw is truly the only way to go for healing and restoring homeostasis and ph. Fruits, berries, and melons to the moon!

Cooking deactivates some of the enzymes in food that help it break down and your body assimilate it. Raw is so simple, so accessible, and has drastic benefits for health! Thanks for reading & commenting, @captainpearson!

What about the pathogen how did you remove it?

@gardenofeden I appreciate your perspective as always! Keep making great content and creating stimulating conversations! Much love and support :)

I've also read that having your PH more alkaline help prevent cancer. it appears that cancer cells strive in acidic environments. hence, watching out for your food intake is important. stay away from acidic food like sugars and alcohol and i think cancer will suffer.

There's tons of information & research that supports that - cancer, like every other disease known to man, simply cannot survive in an alkaline environment. It's like trying to grow a banana tree in Antarctica - if the conditions aren't right, the organism can't live.

Great information thank you so much!!!

You're welcome, it's important stuff!

1 What problems does having a HIGH pH cause?
2 How do I measure mine to keep it in check?

Great questions! Because the body has a particular range of optimal pHs depending on the system, theoretically it is no bueno to be neither too low nor too high outside of this range. Potentially one might see things like poor digestion, nausea, or concentration problems.

However, there are no known diseases that exist in an alkaline environment. There are a lot of factors that expose the body to acidity (poor diet, stress, the toxic external environment) vs. relatively few that expose it to alkalinity (like a plant based diet).

You can measure the pH of your urine, spit, or blood using a pH meter or litmus papers, and we have shared food suggestions for raising a low pH.

Hmm, that's interesting. Following for more!

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