What is a Normal pH Level?

• The result of pH testing is a number between 0 and 14. A normal range of pH is a score of 7.2 to 7.6. This range means your body is slightly alkaline.
  
  

Health Conditions Linked to Improper pH Levels

• There are many health conditions linked to poor pH balance in the body: osteoporosis, arthritis, heart and lung diseases, and disorders of the immune system, to name a few.
  
  

How to Positively Affect the Body's pH Level

• A proper diet will help to ensure pH balance in the body. Eating foods like potatoes, grains, eggs, plain yogurt, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, garlic, cayenne pepper, and most herbs will help increase alkalinity in the body.
  
  

Foods to Avoid

• Avoid foods like red meat, bread, pasta, rice, cheese, cola, alcoholic beverages, salt and coffee as these foods make a body more acidic.
  
  

Other Things to Avoid

• Most drugs and tobacco also increase the levels of acid in the body and should be avoided.
  
  

Litmus Test Strips Will Help You Monitor pH Level

• Test strips can be obtained from pharmacies and many department store health and beauty sections. A box of test strips can normally be purchased for around $12 to $20.