(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.
Endogenous Causes. Most of the endogenous causes are a consequence of one or more of the following processes : growth of the adrenal cortex causing the secretion of more cortisol. growth of the anterior pituitary causing a greater secretion of ACTH which stimulate cortisol secretion.