How to Decrease Body Acidity

People who want to decrease their body's acidity should examine their diet, physical condition and lifestyle. Just as your body functions best at a temperature of 98.6 degrees, your body needs to maintain a pH level of 7 for a proper acidity level. If the pH level dips below 7, you will have an excess of acid in your body fluids, which can contributes to illness and debilitating conditions. Many health practitioners, both conventional and alternative, encourage individuals to take steps to bring their body's acidity level to a normal pH range for optimum health and well-being.

Instructions

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  Determine the cause of your body's acidity. If your high acid level is because of diabetes, you may need to take insulin to correct the imbalance. If the source is impaired lung function, your physician may prescribe bronchodilators to help open the airways and expel more carbon dioxide, allowing your body's acidity to level out. If acidosis develops because you have ingested an acid substance, such as wood alcohol, antifreeze, or an overdose of aspirin, removing the substance from your body (diluting it with an infusion of bicarbonate or other intravenous fluids) may offer relief.

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  Reduce the amount of acidic foods and products in your diet. These foods include eggs, organ meats, animal-based broths, yogurts, wine, sour cream, buttermilk and cheeses. Some supplements, such as B vitamins, hydrochloric acid supplements, probiotics and digestive enzymes can also raise the acidity level of your body.

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  Use chemical-free personal hygiene products. Some natural health practitioners believe that your body absorbs the acidity in chemicals used in care and hygiene products. These chemicals include sodium lauryl sulfate, cocaminde DEA, propylene glycol, phenol, iodopropynl butyl carbamate, organophosphates, and dyes such as blue #1, yellow #5, and red #40. Avoiding products with these chemicals will help you lower your body's acidity.