PH and Your Body
First, let's look at pH or the degrees of acidity or alkalinity.
pH ranges from 0 -14 with 7 being neutral. l - 6 is acidic and above 7, base or alkaline.
Our body organs and systems work to keep our blood and the fluids surrounding our cells slightly alkaline. The process of metabolism, i.e. - the digestion and burning of our foods to produce energy, - results in acidic waste products.
If conditions were ideal, we'd get rid of our acidic wastes as fast as they formed through breathing and through the kidneys, bowels and skin.
Even under the best conditions, a diet of largely fresh alkaline foods and regular exercise - acidic wastes build up in our bodies.
Air pollution, processed foods, pesticides, and too much stress are adding to the toxic waste burden our systems struggle to eliminate from the body.
Bacteria, algae, chloroform (from chlorinating), nitrates and dangerous heavy metals, for example cadmium and aluminium, may have acidified poor quality water.
These pollutants may come from factory discharges, agriculture, sewer pipes, water mains and acid rain. Water sustains all forms of life, polluted water may therefore pose a significant health risk.
For the body to function properly, it is imperative to be properly hydrated!