Question 1

what are ph drops?

Accepted Answer

Alkalinizer: These are alkaline materials which increase the ph of the water through the addition of basic materials.  They make many claims about potential health benefits and taste of the water.  It is a commercial product that you will have to decide for yourself whether it is worth the money.

Question 2

how to correct acid ph ?

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Are you talking: about an acidic blood pH?  This is a metabolic issue, often related to respiratory problems, that you cannot really manage on your own.  Talk to your doc about your concerns.

Question 3

is a 5.0 ph level normal?

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Depends: Blood - no - you'd be dead
CSF - no
Urine - possibly depending on other values

Question 4

my ph,va is 6.0 is that bad?

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Depends: The normal pH of a premenopausal vagina is slightly acidic ~4.5.  Concern about an elevated pH depends on how pH was collected, your age, and if symptomatic.  If vaginal swab was placed in saline prior to testing, it will artificially elevated vaginal pH.  Blood or being postmenopausal will also elevate vaginal pH.  If you are symptomatic - itching / pain with sex / dryness, see your clinician.

Question 5

how to test my ph level at home?

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Need blood work: You will need an arterial blood has completed to determine your pH. This can not be done from home.

Question 6

how do i keep a balenced ph level?

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Healthy kidneys: Good renal function is key for this issue. Keep them healthy and you won't have to worry about it.

Question 7

what is the difference between ph and pah?

Accepted Answer

PH refers: To acid base balance and has nothing to do with pulmonary artery hypertension which means high pressures in the lung circulation.

Question 8

what can i expect during my 24 hr.ph test?

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24 hour ph test: You will present with no food or drink for 6 hours before the test. A small tube is passed through your nose down to the end of the esophagus. There will be a monitor that you'll activate when you have symptoms. Eat normally, including foods that bother you,but don't snack. Don't lie down until bedtime. Don't take antacids or other acid prevention medications unless your MD wants to see if they're

Question 9

how do you know if your ph balance is good?

Accepted Answer

If you're healthy...: If you're healthy, your ph is good. Even if you're sick (unless you have ketosis), more than likely your ph is good. The body does everything it can to keep ph in a very tight range, say 7.35-7.45. It doesn't like any value outside that range. Even 7.30 is considered quite acidotic (like lemon juice) while 7.50 is quite basic (like lye). Focus on healthy eating to make it easier for body to keep.

Question 10

does garlic pills help balance ph levels in your body?

Accepted Answer

Garlic pills: There is no evidense to support it.

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