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Our society is plagued with a torrent of health concerns. Many herbalists and nutritionists now believe the explanation for this may come down to two small words:
Acid & Alkaline
An Important Issue
An imbalance in the body’s pH can affect all major body systems, especially the digestive, intestinal, circulatory, respiratory and immune systems. This imbalance disturbs the oxygen affinity of hemoglobin in the blood. A pH-balanced environment maintains proper metabolic function and allows the body to function optimally.
Understanding pH
pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. The lower the pH number, the more acidic the solution is. The higher a pH number, the more alkaline the solution is.
Your Body’s Chemistry
In a healthy young adult, water accounts for approximately 70 percent of the total body weight. This water, also known as the fluid of life, occupies two main compartments within the body; the intracellular (inside the cell) compartment and the extra-cellular (outside the cell) compartment. It is vital for these two compartments to balance and maintain an ideal pH range. Many vital bodily functions, including digestion, enzyme activity and hormone balance, are completely dependent upon the body to maintain this ideal balance. If the pH is properly balanced, the bodily fluids will clearly demonstrate this factor. Ideally, the pH of the saliva will be 6.5-6.8, and the urine pH will fluctuate between 6.0 and 7.0.
Maintaining a perfect pH can be difficult. Fortunately, the body has three primary systems for maintaining ideal pH: the respiratory system, the urinary system and the gastrointestinal system, including the liver and pancreas. Even with these built-in protective systems, the body can become unbalanced through poor diet, stress, dehydration, chemicals and lack of exercise.
Test Your Acidity or Alkalinity with NSP pH Strips
Balanced pH readings in urine and saliva means a balanced body. It is important for you to test your pH level to determine if your body’s pH needs addressing.
By using Nature’s Sunshine pH test strips, you can determine your pH factor quickly and easily in the privacy of your own home. The most accurate time to test the saliva and urine samples is the first thing in the morning, before the teeth are brushed or any food or fluid is consumed. If your urinary pH fluctuates between 6.0-7.0 during the course of the day, your body is functioning within a normal range. If your saliva stays between 6.4 and 6.8 (averaging 6.5) all day, your body is functioning within a normal range.
The best time to test your pH is first thing in the morning and at least three hours after a meal. Test your pH two days a week.
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR pH TODAY?
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