Having a pH that is out of balance -- either too acidic or too alkaline -- can have deleterious effects on women's overall health. Most women, if they are out of balance, will find that their pH is too acidic. This is largely because of the amount of processed foods, refined sugars and corn-fed meats in the modern-day diet. A pH that is too acidic might cause fatigue, bacterial infections, skin problems such as acne and eczema, generalized aches and pains, and more severe menstrual cramping. Bringing the pH back into balance calls for long-term changes to diet and overall lifestyle.
Step 1
Eat plenty of vegetables, especially the dark green, leafy variety and root vegetables, both of which contain high levels of alkalizing mineral compounds.
Step 2
Squeeze fresh lemon and lime juice on foods and in drinks. Although lemons and limes are thought of as acidic, they are actually a good source of alkalizing mineral compounds.
Step 3
Reduce your intake of animal proteins, which are acidifying.
Step 4
Choose whole foods in their natural state over refined, processed and overcooked foods, which are depleted of nutrients and require the body to expend large amounts of precious alkalizing mineral compounds to digest them.
Step 5
Supplement your diet with green foods or drinks containing chlorophyll, such as spirulina -- the plant equivalent of the hemoglobin in your blood -- which helps weaken acidity.
Step 6
Kickstart your digestive system with a periodic cleanse, which helps detoxify and regularize bowel movements.
Step 7
Take a multivitamin containing essential vitamins and minerals, including calcium and magnesium.
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