pH Testing

This week for several days I tested my pH level. pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity. It is measured on a scale of 0-14, the lower the pH the more acidic, the higher the pH the more alkaline. 7 is neutral. I used pH strips to test my urine in the morning and the late evening. If urinary pH fluctuates between 6.0 and 6.5 in the morning, and 6.5 to 7.0 in the evening, your body is functioning at a healthy range. My test results for morning and evening were basically the same at 6.5.
The restults of the urine testing indicate how well your body is assimilating minerals, especially calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. These are called the "acid buffers" because they are used by the body to control the acid level. If acid levels are too high, the body will not be able to excrete acid. It must either store the acid in body tissues, or buffer it; that is borrow minerals from organs, bones, etc. in order to neutralize acidity. For example, the body borrows calcium from the bones in order to balance pH, which can lead to weak, brittle bones. Other imbalances include cardiovascular damage, weight gain, obesity, and diabetes, bladder and kidney problems such as kidney stones, joint and muscle pain, lack of energy and chronic fatigue.
To keep a healthy pH level, foods such as vegetables that have a high mineral content should be eaten. Acidic food such as white flour and sugar, sodas, coffee, chemical sweetners, should be avoided. I am in the normal healthy range, and I believe the bumped up consumption of vegetables, and the lowering of sugar intake is the reason.