(March 2015) Alkalosis is the result of a process reducing hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood plasma (alkalemia). In contrast to acidemia (serum pH 7.35 or lower), alkalemia occurs when the serum pH is higher than normal (7.45 or higher).
Dietary choices that cause inflammation also raise cortisol levels. Deficiencies in certain nutrients, a diet high in processed foods and high-glycemic carbs, caffeine and excess alcohol can cause circulating levels of cortisol to rise.
1 An illness. 2  An infection or other illness can cause your body to produce higher levels of certain hormones, such as adrenaline or cortisol. 3  Unfortunately, these hormones counter the effect of insulin â sometimes triggering an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis. 4  Pneumonia and urinary tract infections are common culprits.