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pH balance, in most cases going from acidic to alkaline, is considered to be a backbone of alternative healing. Similar to all chemicals solutions, our bodies also have an inherent pH level designed for optimal biological function. There's only one pH scale and it ranges form 0 to 14. A pH of 0 is the most acidic while a pH of 14 is the most alkaline, and pH of 7 is intuitively neutral. Human blood is slightly alkaline at pH of approximately 7.4.

In technical terms, pH refers to the balance of hydrogen ions in a given solution. Pure water is the constant and thus the foundation for measurement because it has an equal amount of hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-). A solution is acidic when the hydrogen ions outnumber hydroxide ions, the reverse is true alkaline (basic) solutions.

Why is alkalinity important enough to be considered one of the pillars of optimal health? The first aspect is the balance of life sustaining minerals. It is theorized that acid forming foods cause an imbalance of minerals by "stealing" these minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium) from the body in attempts to buffer the acidity. Once these reserves are depleted, an extreme acidic environment will manifest inside the body. More information on minerals can be found in the mineral category, but basically minerals are utilized in the body for nearly all metabolic, cellular functions.

4 main causes of acidity

1. Stress
2. Toxins
3. Parasites
4. Diet

Acidic Foods List (very curtailed and in no particular order)

1. Animals Products (meat, dairy, chicken, etc.)
2. Processed sugar
3. Coffee and tea
4. Acidic fruits
5. Cashews

Alkaline Foods List (very curtailed and in no particular order)

1. Dark leafy greens
2. Fresh herbs
3. Herbal teas
4. Raw honey, maple syrup, stevia
5. Fresh fruits

There are some inconsistencies between lists of acidic and alkaline forming foods available on the internet. Most charts are similar enough to make educated conclusions about which foods belong where on the pH scale. Also, some foods may have beneficial nutritional values but are acidic - in this case you will have to weigh the pros and cons of consumption. Sometimes the foods we may consider to be acidic actually are alkaline once ingested (lemons are a perfect example).

The body will do anything in its power to maintain an immediate balance within the body, including 'robbing' your mineral reserves for a quick fix. Over the duration of many years your blood and urine may show to be acidic and various symptoms may arise. Some of these symptoms may include: lack of energy, nasal congestion, susceptibility to infection, anxiety, headaches, cysts, yeast/fungal overgrowth, mouth/stomach ulcers, bladder issues, disease, and many more.

Alkalinity is considered by many to be an absolute for optimal health. It is believed that no healing can actually begin without restoring this balance. The increased consumption of processed foods, 'bad' fats, coffee, sugars, etc. has left a majority of the population acidic. Avoiding these foods is an easy step in the right direction, but also supplementation with minerals, green superfood powders, correct sugar substitutes and a few others can help speed up this recovery as well as replenish deficiencies caused by years of wrong diet choices, medication, stress and environmental factors.