The Basics of pH and Human Body

Most of us haven't given pH another thought since our high school chemistry class. It seemed to be a complex idea which didn't really have a lot of basis in our lives.

However, if you stop to think about how you live on a daily basis, you can actually see examples of pH and how it helps you (or hurts you) in your life. For example, when you have too much acid in your stomach, this means the pH is very low. To help make your stomach feel better, you need to add something that's the opposite of acidic – also called something that is basic. This base will then help to bring the pH number up to a more neutral measurement, which leaves you feel better.

The pH system is a system in which one can measure the acidity or the basicity of a substance. But for the pH miracle diet, we can substitute alkalinity in for basicity. The more acidic an item is, the lower the pH value on a system of 0 to 14. Those numbers which are closer to the 14 are going to be less acidic and have more alkaline properties.

Make sense so far?

When something is neutral in terms of acidity or alkalinity, it's around 7 pH. Of course, this is the ideal measurement for neutrality and it is difficult to attain.

Human Body pH - Our Bodies Crave Balance

Pure water will have a pH reading of about 7 pH. And that's what 75% of our bodies are made up of, so that's something that's quite important to the way our bodies function. If our pH is off, that can actually begin to cause troubles in the body. Water is in every part of our bodies, so when that is not at the proper pH level, it can start making basic functions in the body more complicated and difficult.

It might become more difficult for the body to turn food into energy and into nutrients for various organs to use. And when this happens, you aren't getting the nutrition you really need. If your body doesn't get the nutrition it needs, you might begin to crave foods which can help you to fill in the gaps in this nutrition – or you might just begin to grab any food available in order to help with your nutritional stores.

But what you might not realize is that the body isn't quite so simple. In truth, each of the different parts of the body requires a different pH level in order to be healthy. And it's no wonder that many of us have troubles getting to the pH level we need.

Blood, for example, has a pH of about 7.4. This is slightly basic, which means that in order for our blood to be 'happy' and ready to transport nutrients to our organs, it needs to have less acid in it. But the current modern diet doesn't fall in sync with this measurement.

Human Body pH - The Candida Problem

The next trick when it comes to slightly more acidic blood is that things can begin to develop which should be prevented by a 'normal' and healthy diet. Candida, for example, is a fungus which develops when the body begins to have acid waste in the blood stream.

When the body begins to have too much acid, it wants to get rid of it and restore balance. But this excess acid needs to go somewhere. So, it ends up in the blood stream. And if you have an excessive amount of acid, your body is going to have a difficult time of filtering this waste out and creating harmony in your body's chemistry again.

Many scientists are now considering the idea that this buildup of acid in the body may be responsible for the aging process. The body can not function the way it did when it was younger due to the acid waste buildup, thus the body begins to slow down and processes which kept you youthful are now interrupted or stopped completely.

When Candida develops in the body, it begins to effectively poison you and to make your body's systems even less well-functioning. While it's not the fungus itself that is causing the illnesses you might experience or the symptoms you might have, the presence of Candida shows that your body is out of balance. And that's a problem that the society is only perpetuating, it seems.

Human Body pH - The Modern Acidic Times

In fact, our diets today are far more acidic than they should be – for our health and for our weight. For example, drinking soda means you are drinking in acids like phosphoric acid. As a result, you are going to have troubles maintaining the proper pH value in your bloodstream, especially if you drink a lot of soda or other acidic drinks (even orange juice is acidic).

When your body has significant swings in the pH of its tissues and fluids, then even more dramatic things can happen – illness, disease, and even death.

Just as you wouldn't put water into your gas tank, you can't put a lot of acidic or basic foods into your body without expecting something to go wrong. And the more often your body is exposed to too much of one pH, the more troubles you can have.

So, it's easy to see that pH is an important factor to consider when creating a diet. If you're not balancing the acidic foods with alkaline foods, you might have troubles getting nutrition in your body and thus this can lead to weight gain. It's only natural to have cravings for foods when your body isn't getting what it needs. But when your pH is in balance, it can be easier to fight off these cravings and finally begin to gain control of your diet.

Maybe your chemistry class was more useful than it seemed to be at the time.

Mila Kunis Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion Style 2009, 2010

Mila Kunis Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion Style - 2009, 2010 Edition

Mila Kunis attended the Los Angeles premiere of “Extract” in August. It was held at Arclight Hollywood in California. The star looked beautiful and she outshone all the other women there. Mila wore a form-fitting silvery dress patterned in black with green and silver ovals. The dress was shiny, but not blinding, and the soft greens with the black overlay served to keep the dress looking anything but tacky. It had a low-cut back, sleeves that almost went off the shoulders, and came down to mid-thigh. With Mila’s complexion, the colors were wonderful. The dress flared out a little around her hips, which rather than making her look wide, instead made her seem more slender in the waist and legs. She wore silvery high heels that blended with her dress.
Mila Kunis' Fashion Style

Mila topped off her outfit with dangle earrings, a silver bracelet, ring and a silvery armband that tied everything together perfectly. Mila’s hair was pulled back and pinned into thick ringlets behind her head, with just a bit of hair swept over her forward and a long curl hanging beside her face. It was a simple style that wouldn’t be difficult for the most novice of hairstylists to do, yet was exceedingly beautiful on Mila. She curled her lashes, which made her look bright and alert. She accented her eyes with liner and just a touch of shadow. She wore pink lipstick that matched the light tones of her dress; Mila could easily wear darker lipstick colors, but knew enough to keep it light while wearing that dress. She was picture perfect.
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Bradley Cooper Latest Haircut, Fashion Style 2009, 2010

Bradley Cooper's Latest Haircut, Fashion Style - 2009, 2010 Edition

The “All About Steve” world premiere was held at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California where Bradley Cooper was spotted. The handsome star didn’t disappoint with his appearance. He posed for a few pictures before going into the theater. Bradley wore a three-piece, navy blue suit. The suit fit him perfectly, from the length of the pants and jacket sleeves to the button up vest. He wore a long-sleeved, white dress shirt under the vest and jacket. Navy is the perfect color for Bradley; it brings out those beautiful blue eyes of his.
Super Hot -Bradley Cooper's Latest Fashion Style

The sleeves of his white shirt occasionally peeked out of the end of his jacket sleeves but it only added to his allure. He wore black shoes that looked like they were leather and had a slight heel but they were quite attractive on this man. Bradley didn’t wear any accessories; then again, the handsome devil didn’t need them. Bradley had his hair neatly trimmed around the ears and neck. He had it swept back from his face in small waves; it looked like perhaps he had simply run his fingers through it to brush it back. It’s an attractive look. He also looked like he hadn’t shaved in a few days but his beard and moustache were trimmed rather than wild. While some men can’t pull off the scruffy look, Bradley does it with gorgeous style. He looks wonderfully put-together and stands out among all the other stars with grace and elegance, something not often seen in a man.
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Help to Keep Your Skin Clear by Using Herbal Compress

Applying a herbal compress to troubled areas of your skin is an easy and efficient way of treating blemishes and spots with a generous quantity of herbal infusion.

Herbal Compress for Skin - What You Need?

2 teaspoons dried lemon balm
2 teaspoons dried chamomile
2 teaspoons dried marigold petals

Herbal Compress for Skin - How to Prepare?
Put all the ingredients in a large ceramic bowl and add 600 ml (2 ½ cups) of boiling water. Cover the bowl and steep overnight, then strain through fine muslin. Keep in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator for 7 days.

Herbal Compress for Skin - How to Use?
Before use, heat on the stove until lukewarm. To make the compress, dip sterile gauze or cotton wool into the warm infusion. Hold it against the affected area of skin for 15 minutes.

Herbal Compress - Safety Tips
Do not use it near your eyes, or on very reddened skin. This compress can be diluted with boiled water if necessary.

Bethenny Frankel Latest Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion 2009-2010

Bethenny Frankel's Latest Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion 2009-2010

Bethanny Frankel is a star on “The Real Housewives of New York City.” She also is a natural foods chef who was the runner-up on “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart.” She recently attended the Tenth Annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis event in New York City. Bethanny stepped out in bright style at the event. She wore a red, white and blue dress with white wedged heels. The dress had red along the tank top style sleeves, blue in the middle over her chest and stomach with a stripe of white across the waist, and ended in a red skirt down to her knees. A small slit in the back of the skirt made it easier for her to move as the dress was pretty form fitting. Bethanny looked wonderful in it and the colors complimented her dark hair and tan.
Bethenny Frankel Latest Style

She kept it simple with accessories, wearing only some stud earrings and a watch.This is another star that can easily get away with letting her hair down and she did just that at the event. She parted her hair on the side, let it sweep past her face, and tucked it behind her ear on the other. It was a good look for the outfit, being casual enough to match the outfit but dressy enough to take her look up a notch. She wore a silvery eyeshadow that brought out her eyes and a red lipstick that matched her dress; thankfully, Bethanny is not one of those who thinks the redder the better and has the good sense to match her lipstick to both her outfit and her skin tone.
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Adam Sandler Casual Fashion Style 2009-2010

Adam Sandler's Casual Fashion Style 2009-2010 Men Styles

Adam Sandler was in Spain to celebrate the opening of his new movie “Funny People.” He went to a photocall for the movie at the Villa Magna Hotel. He attended with Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow. Adam may be a great comedian but he will never win any “best dressed” awards. While Leslie and Judd were well dressed, Adam arrived looking like a wannabe skateboarder getting ready to watch the football game on TV. He wore a baseball cap, an oversized bright green t-shirt with the DC Shoe Company logo on the front, khaki cargo shorts, and sneakers with white socks. His shirt is actually painful to the eyes.
He looked tired, though that may have been from all the shopping he did prior to the photocall. Standing next to Leslie and Judd, Adam just looked like a bit of a slob.
Adam Sandler

Adam really looked like he would have preferred to be anywhere but there. He looked extremely unhappy in front of the cameras and every smile seemed like it was forced. He looked like he could use a good shave. Maybe he was trying to grow a beard and go for a new look, but the photocall for a new movie in another country is not the place to do it. He looked more as if he just hadn’t bothered to make an effort. Perhaps Adam was having a bad hair day, but the baseball cap just added to his unkempt look. It wouldn’t have been nearly so bad if Leslie and Judd had dressed down too. He may not have style, but at least he doesn’t allow anyone to tell him how to dress, although in this case, maybe he should have.
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Cassie Steele Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion Style

Cassie Steele Hairstyle, Makeup, Fashion Style 2009, 2010 Edition

Cassie Steele visited MuchOnDemand in Toronto, Canada along with the rest of the cast of “Paradise City: Degrassi Goes To Hollywood.” Cassie looked like she was having the time of her life. Everyone there was dressed casually but Cassie by far had the cutest outfit. She wore a gray and white plaid see thru short sleeve shirt over a white tank top. She kept it buttoned up and it looked very comfortable. Her jeans were dark stonewash blue with rips in the legs – they looked very good on her. She wore a big purple ring in one hand that seemed to suit her.
Cassie Steele Styling

Her nails were painted black and while a facial piercing is not the greatest of fashion accessories, Cassie at least wears them subtly. The studs in her lips didn’t look too awful. Instead, when paired with her at-east attitude and bright smiles, they seemed to fit her personality and were not at all distracting like they are on some people. Cassie had her bangs cut short and her hair fell in waves just to her shoulders. It almost looked as if she’d had a loose spiral perm but whatever she did her hair looked great. She had the sides pinned back with black barrettes. Some people consider that fashion faux pas but it is actually convenient, easy, and fast; it looks great if you’re going for a simple style like Cassie was. Her makeup was as light and playful as she seemed to be. She wore dark pink lipstick, black eyeshadow, and plenty of mascara and eyeliner to show off her beautiful eyes and lashes. Out of everyone there, Cassie looked like she’d be the most fun to hang around.
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