ACIDITY AND ALKALINITY

The body's alkaline and acid balance affects the overall wellbeing of every individual, the acidity and alkaline balance exist for certain metabolic process to take place in the body, diseases thrives in an acidic state and are less likely to live in an alkaline state.
When the acidity of the body increases, the body will fight back to produce it's own alkaline mineral resources to maintain the pH needed, these minerals include sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium, the body will stripped itself of these minerals just to establish balance by neutralizing the acidic state and safely remove it from the body.
The fluids and tissues do not stay in fluctuating states of "too acidic" or "too alkaline" because the body will fight it's way towards balance, but when the acidic state is constantly dominating and remain higher than the alkaline, disease can set in and a condition known as acidosis occurs.

What is acid, base (alkaline) pH and pH scale?

Acid
An acid is any ionic compound that releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution.
Ionic compounds are molecules held together by ionic chemical bonds that result from the attraction of oppositely charged atoms called ions

• 1. Weak acids - release fewer hydrogen ions and have a sour taste
• 2. Strong acids - releases more hydrogen ions and are highly corrosive, the more hydrogen ion in the substance the more corrosive

Alkaline
Alkaline also known as base are compounds that release Hydroxyl ions (OH-) in solution

•  Weak base - have a bitter taste, the more hydroxyl ions in a solution the more alkaline it is

The pH
The pH is an abbreviation for potential of hydrogen

The pH scale
The pH scale is a measurement of the acidity or alkalinity if a solution, It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7.0 on the scale represents neutrality meaning it is neither acid nor alkaline, numbers below 7.0 indicates acidity, while numbers greater than 7.0 indicates alkalinity.

Acids and alkaline forming food

The food we eat has the ability to change the body's pH, when we eat acidic diet, it causes acidity in the body and as a result causes a buildup of acid in the cells which in turn decreases energy production and lead to inability of the body to repair damaged cells and detoxify heavy metals, making one become susceptible to chronic fatigue and diseases like cancer and heart disease.
When the body is constantly feed with alkaline food it will maintain the acid base balance. 
An alkalizing body restores and maintain good health and the body enjoy sound and uninterrupted healthy life. 

Blood pH

Blood is normally slightly alkaline with a pH range of 7.35 to 7.45, for the body to function properly it maintains the pH close to 7.40, an important property of blood is its degree of acidity and alkalinity, and this is referred to as acid base balance. 

The blood pH has a serious effect on the body system, if the pH deviates too far in either direction, cells become poisoned by their own toxic waste and die. An imbalance pH can cause serious health problem and can lead to progression of degenerative diseases, like inflammatory disorders which often increase the risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke. Acid base disorders or blood pH imbalance is often time promoted by bad diet and stress.

Good acid base balance and blood pH levels promotes:

1. Cardiovascular system health
2. Healthy cholesterol levels
3. Healthy blood sugar balance
4. Proper fat metabolism
5. Weight loss
6. Normal energy balance
7. Proper cleansing and repair of tissues
8. Disease resistance
9. The body's ability to flush toxins

Factors contributing to blood pH imbalance

1. Food
2. Water
3. Stress
4. Sleep deprivation
5. Anxiety
6. Low level of oxygen in the blood

Water pH 
The pH value of water is a good indicator of whether water is hard or soft, the pH of pure, clean, odourless and tasteless water is 7. Lower than 7 is acidic and greater is alkaline.
Acidic water cotains metal ions such as iron, manganese, copper, lead and zinc, these makes acid water contains high levels of toxic metals and health risk are associated with toxins.

Benefits of alkaline water

1. Increases metabolism
2. Cleanses the colon
3. Boost immunity
4. Eliminate free radicals
5. Remove fatigue
6. Protect bone
7. Hydrating and refreshing
8. Neutralize acid in the bloodstream
9. Improve oxygen level
10. Improve microcirculation
11. Increase energy level 
12. Activate cells

Spice up your water to get maximum benefit by

1. Drinking lemon water
2. Adding bicarbonate of soda to your drinking water 
3. Drinking alkaline water

Balancing your pH is considered to be the most important thing for your health.