Corporate Health pH levels
pH levels
A pH measurement represents the amount of hydrogen atoms that are dissolved in a solution. In terms of a human’s pH, this represents the overall acidity of your system.
There exists a scale for pH, ranging from 0 to 14. Water represents pH neutral, which is rated as 7. Anything greater than 7 is considered basic, or alkaline. For example, soap is a very alkaline substance. Things that are less than 7 on the pH scale are considered acidic, something like vinegar or sulfuric acid. We, as humans, have a very particular range in which we need to exist to allow for proper chemical reactions within our system and create a proper environment for our bodies to function. That pH is 7.3-7.4. The majority of North Americans tend to have a more acidic environment, which is a good environment for bacteria, viruses and fungi to proliferate.
To achieve a more alkaline environment, there are many simple things you can do. Surprisingly, drinking water with a slice or two of lemons actually helps to alkalize your body! Essentially, you want to ingest more alkaline foods and avoid large quantities of foods that tend to create an acidic environment.
