6 Easy ways to Make Your Body More Alkaline

First, let us Understand the pH Level in our Bodies

Most people don't stop to consider the acid/alkaline balance in their blood, but an optimal pH is actually crucial to one's health. Human blood is a solution, meaning that it is made up of a uniform distribution inside a liquid.

Having a balanced pH protects our bodies from the inside out. Some even say that diseases and disorders cannot grow in a body whose pH is in balance. An imbalanced pH allows unhealthy organisms to grow, damages tissues and organs, and hurts the immune system.

The body’s optimal pH is 7.36, which is just barely alkaline. Because most people are too acidic, it is best to focus on alkalizing the body to maintain proper health.

An acidic environment in one's body will decrease its ability to repair damaged cells and detoxify heavy metals. It also creates an environment for tumor cells to thrive, and it makes the body more susceptible to fatigue and illness.

Acidosis is more common in today’s society than it was in centuries past due to the drastic changes in our eating patterns as compared to those who came before us.

Choosing to eat more alkaline foods can help to change your pH balance. This allows your body to function at its best.

6 Easy ways to Make Your Body More Alkaline

1. Check your pH levels regularly.

PH Strips are available to purchase online. They give a fast and accurate reading of your body’s acidity and alkaline levels. The results of these test strips will help guide you in keeping your pH levels balanced so your body can properly process essential nutrients.

You can use either saliva or urine to test your pH. Results appear 15 seconds after your test is administered, and the strips come with an easy- to-read chart to see what range you are in.

2. Start your day with a tall glass of water with a hint of lemon.

Lemon might seem too acidic, but it actually has the reverse effect because it helps boost your metabolism. Clean water and a slice of freshly squeezed lemon is one of the most highly rated energy boosters of all time. Water with lemon gives the body clean energy through both hydration and oxygenation that provide extraordinary energy and mental clarity.

When added to your water, fresh lemon helps oxygenate the body and optimize enzyme function. This fruit is known to stimulate the liver’s natural enzymes and assist the liver in the process of getting rid of toxins such as uric acid.

3. Add a teaspoon of natural baking soda to water and drink it first thing in the morning.

This doesn’t taste too great, but is a quick way to alkalize your body. It is an easy method, and you can feel the effects of it right away. To do this, mix a teaspoon of natural baking soda in a cup of water and drink it as soon as you wake up.

Among other health benefits, drinking baking soda dissolved in a bit of water helps balance the body's pH and promotes overall well-being while increasing energy.

4. Eat more dark and green vegetables.

When we think of healthy foods, we usually think about the color green. Similarly, when we think about nature, we think about the color green. Green is a color that is associated with all of the good aspects of life, but when it comes to choosing what is for lunch, we typically have a reluctance towards green foods.

Unfortunately, food manufacturers have made us crave intense flavors that can only be found in packaged products.

The question is, how can you get yourself to eat more dark and green vegetables? Start by exposing yourself to new vegetables and experimenting with them in the kitchen. You likely don't know that you will like some of these foods until you try them.

Also, make them easily available. When you reach for a snack, make sure that you already have cut-up vegetables in the fridge rather than a bag of potato chips.

5. Drink more alkaline water.

You have probably heard some of the health claims that are out there about alkaline water. While a few say that it can help slow the aging process, prevent chronic disease, and regulate your body’s pH level, what exactly is the hype around alkaline water?

Alkaline water has a higher pH level than normal drinking water. Because of this, alkaline water can help neutralize the acid in your body. While normal drinking water typically has a neutral pH of 7, alkaline water has a pH of about 8 or 9.

6. Go for a brisk walk.

Exercise helps move any acidic waste products that are stuck in your body so your organs can eliminate them more effectively.

Each day, go for a brisk walk or incorporate another form of cardio into your day somehow. Grab a friend and start a walking routine together, and stick with it.

Article by

Marilette Barbara van Heerden

Michele Reynolds

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