(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.
However, continuous high level of cortisol in your body has negative effects. The condition where your cortisol level in your body is too high over a long period of time is called Cushingâs syndrome. Some of the cause of Cushingâs syndrome are: Chronic stress â Cortisol is also known as the âstress hormoneâ.