The human body, especially the blood, is naturally slightly alkaline. If you consume too many foods leading to acid production, your body uses special chemicals, known as buffers, to keep your blood from getting too acidic. Your kidneys also...
To enhance people's lives by providing wellness products and services that contribute to a balanced life is Balanced Body's mission statement. As a company that focuses on Pilates, the company also provides equipment and training certifications....
Balanced body pH plays a role in overall health as well as bone health. The Western diet and high-stress lifestyle promote a drop in pH, which can make your body more acidic. A pH of 1 is the most acidic, while a pH of 14 is the most alkaline. The...
Chemical balance throughout your body, including your cells, tissues and organs, enables you to sustain your health. However, chemical imbalances can increase your risk of disease. Diet plays a vital role in maintaining chemical balances in your...
It's important to keep the electrolytes in your body balanced, including sodium and magnesium. Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge. They're found in your blood and other body fluids. Sodium and magnesium are important for many...
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, following a diet of plant-based foods is your healthiest option. A diet that includes raw whole foods fits this description. These foods contain high amounts of insoluble fiber, soluble fiber,...
Integrative and alternative practitioners commonly view the pH of various body fluids -- particularly saliva and urine -- as a barometer of current health status and an indicator of future chronic disease risk. Many organs and systems function...
Balance training gained popularity in the fitness industry in the 1990s, but the term is subject to different interpretations. Some people use the word "balance" in reference to the ability to hold one-legged positions, whereas others use it...
Ion cleansing is a way to remove toxic buildup from the body through the feet, according to the Ventura Center for Healing. Environmental pollutants, toxic metals, waste material and chemicals such as pesticides and preservatives in your food are...
Energy balance means that energy intake is equal to the amount of energy expended. Body weight is maintained and stable in the state of energy balance. The chemical bonds of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in food contain chemical energy, which...
The body is at its healthiest when it's slightly alkaline; that is, the blood pH level is somewhere around 7.35. However, many of the foods we eat every day are highly acidic and lacking in nutrients, which can cause an acidic pH balance. Acidity...
The "potential of Hydrogen," or pH, is the level of alkalinity or acidity of a substance. While the normal level for human blood is around 7.4, urine levels can fluctuate depending on the acidity or alkalinity of food eaten throughout the day. A...
Chemical reactions in the body produce various acid and alkaline substances that may disturb the delicate balance between acidity and alkalinity required for life. In spite of an enormous acid load generated through the diet and normal metabolism,...
Sodium functions as an electrolyte in the human body. It plays a role in normal blood pressure, regulation of blood volume, nutrient absorption, nutrient transport and maintenance of the cell membrane potential. The human body tightly controls...
The body maintains a careful balance between acidity and alkalinity to function effectively at a cellular level. This pH balance requirement has been known and studied throughout the 1900s, but it is trending more broadly into mainstream health...
The body functions on the basis of survival. When you take in excess energy, the body saves it for a time when nutrients may not be available. If you live in a developed country, you live in a society where overabundance is the norm and times of...
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases people face. By and large, the successful treatment of cancer remains challenging. The various forms of treatments available for cancer at present are mostly helpful in forcing the disease into remission....
The pH is a measure of the acidity of the body. One definition of an acid is a chemical that donates a proton, which is the same as a positively charged hydrogen ion. As the opposite of an acid, a base is a chemical that accepts a hydrogen ion. In...
Electrolytes are charged particles found in body fluids that help transmit electrical impulses for functioning of the heart, muscles and nerves. Electrolytes found in the body are sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. A balance of electrolytes...
In the human body, pH reflects the balance between acid and alkaline compounds. This measurement for the acid-base balance is not relegated to college chemistry, rather it is a method some use to balance the body's pH level with diet. Every cell...
In general terms, the pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is, and that number ranges from zero to 14. A pH of seven is considered neutral. In the pursuit of health, the body should ideally remain with a neutral pH of seven, but...
Fluid balance in the body is an important value in maintaining good health. The amount of water in the body generally comprises about 60 percent of the total body weight. According to HealthLine, when the amount of water going into the body is the...
Maintaining balance is a complex process. It requires a constant stream of information between the eyes, ears, brain, muscles and nervous system. If any of these systems is not functioning correctly, balance can be compromised. This is of special...
Too much acidity in the human body can lead to a variety of health problems. According to "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," acidity and alkalinity are measured by the pH scale. PH literally stands for potential of hydrogen. Water...
You do not need cleansing pills or complicated foods to nourish, cleanse and balance your body. The most healthful foods are the simplest foods free from processing and additives that reduce their vitamin content while adding sodium, trans fat,...
Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge in your body. You need electrolytes to signal normal functions including fluid balance, muscle contraction, heartbeat and nerve transmissions that communicate sensory processes. The primary...
As noted in "RN," electrolytes are charged particles, called ions, that help in the transmission of electrical impulses for proper heart, nerve and muscle functioning. Electrolytes function properly when there is an equal balance of positive ions...
The balance of acid and bases in the body can be measured by a number called pH. A pH of 7.4 is normal for the blood. A pH below this level is a measure of excess acid, while a pH above is a measure of excess base. Problems of the acid and base...
Your body uses macronutrients -- proteins, fats and carbohydrates -- for energy and to build your cells and tissues. Likewise, the vitamins and minerals in your diet, known as micronutrients, assist in tissue growth and repair. Each of these...
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