(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.
A high level of cortisol in the body is a condition called hypercortisolism, or Cushingâs syndrome.Excessive use of cortisol or corticosteroid medication or the bodyâs overproduction of cortisol causes hypercortisolism.Symptoms occur when the cortisol levels are abnormally high for an extended period of time.As cortisol is an important hormone for the bodyâs energy utilization and storage, there are numerous symptoms that can be attributed to this disease. high level of cortisol in the body is a condition called hypercortisolism, or Cushingâs syndrome.