How to Improve pH Levels in the Human Body

One area in which conventional and holistic doctors agree is: Low pH levels in the human body lead to disease and death of tissue. Proper pH levels promote optimum health, discourage disease and help the body heal faster. For these reasons, it is important to raise the body's ph levels in order to enjoy good health and well being. Here are some tips on to how to improve the pH levels in the human body.

Instructions

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  Raise your pH levels by avoiding physical and emotional stress. Researchers agree that overexercising can cause the body to become acidic, which lowers the pH levels. Exercise in moderation. Practice relaxation techniques to help your body get rid of stress and develop positive thinking patterns to start off each day on a positive note.

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  Eat healthy. Citrus fruits have an alkalizing effect on the body, although they are acidic. Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid caffeine, soft drinks and fried and processed foods. Avoid red meat if possible.

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  Practice proper food combining for improved digestion. This is a controversial subject among nutritionists. However, many holistic practitioners suggest not combining proteins and carbohydrates since they each require a different chemical environment for digestion. Proteins require an acidic environment, while carbohydrates digest well in an alkaline environment. Combine vegetables and proteins or vegetables and carbohydrates, as vegetables can digest in either an alkaline or acidic environment. You may combine fruits with vegetables or carbohydrates.

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  Drink plenty of water. The suggested amount of water per day is 8 to 10 glasses per day. You may also divide your total weight by 2 and convert that to ounces. For example, if you weigh 140 lbs., divide it by 2, which is 70 lbs. You would need to drink 70 ounces of water daily in order for your body to receive an adequate supply of water daily.

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  Check your pH levels. If you find that your pH levels are too low, make the necessary adjustments. For healthy pH levels, as well as pointers on how to check your pH, please refer to the resource section.