pH Monitoring and Acid-Base Balance
 (Dr. Kathryn Poleson, DMD)
Discussed on "Healthline with Dr. Alan Pressman" 12/23/2002

The body must maintain an appropriate potential hydrogen (pH) balance in all tissues. pH measurements indicate the level of acidity on a scale of 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral. According to Dr. Poleson, disease tends to grow in an acid environment; therefore, eating foods that move the body toward a more alkaline state will boost health and slow aging. She recommends monitoring the body's pH status through inexpensive urine and saliva testing as you make adjustments in diet and lifestyle.