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

my ph,va is 6.0 is that bad?

Accepted Answer

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 3

is the ph in bottled water imporant?

Accepted Answer

No guidline on PH: According to the who, there is no health based guidline for ph in drinking water.   The who measures the corrosivity of water by measuring its ph.  The lower the ph,  the more corrosive it is.  The ph of pure water is 7.  Although the who claims that ph usually has no impact on people who drink it, its important in determining the health of the distribution system.

Question 4

my urine ph is 5.5 is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the absence of other abnormalities a urine ph 5.5 is ok.

Question 5

my blood ph was 6.5 should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Error: Your blood ph was not 6.5. If this was perhaps your urine, that's fine. If your blood ph was 6.5 without your being dead, that would be a major miracle. Perhaps there was a problem with the specimen; the lab would know.

Question 6

how to correct acid ph ?

Accepted Answer

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 7

how do i keep a balenced ph level?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what is the ph of the human body?

Accepted Answer

Blood pH: Normal arterial blood ph is 7.40, with a range of about 7.36-7.44. Blood ph depends on carbon dioxide (co2) concentration and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (hco3) concentration. Because there is more co2 in venous blood, ph of venous blood is slightly lower, around 7.38.  Hope this helps.

Question 9

do you find ic to be a ph imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps...: The cause of ic is unknown, but certain foods, usually associated with a high acid content, have been known to increase the irritability associated with ic.

Question 10

is adding ph to your water good for you?

Accepted Answer

No: No. Do you mean changing the ph in the water by adding something else to it?

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