March 23, 2010 by Bob Livingston The higher the pH level above
7.2, the more available oxygen there is in the body. The term pH
means potential of hydrogen and can be measured with saliva or
blood tests. The scale runs from zero to 14. A very small rise
in pH alkalinity in the blood provides literally thousands of
times the oxygen needed for all bodily functions. Proper pH is
by itself a major factor in optimizing health and preventing
disease. We want to be slightly alkaline for good health.
Negative pH puts us below 7.2 and on the acid side. Cancer
thrives in an acid environment. The most important pH of all is
the blood pH, because a deviation of as little as 5/10 of a
point from normal can result in illness or death. What is the
simple way to determine if your body is in alkaline balance?
Test your saliva with pH strips. If it is not alkaline, use an
alkaline supplement in your drinking water to increase the pH.
You can find one at a company that sells natural supplements. I
use Alkaline Body Balance™ fro