Your body is constantly performing a delicate balancing act that most of us never think about. While we’re busy worrying about calories and carbs, a microscopic chemistry experiment determines how ...
Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Some foods have an alkalizing (acid-reducing) effect on the body, while others contribute to acid production.Eating more alkalizing foods, such as beans, berries ...
It’s funny how some nutrition myths persist, even when, scientifically, they don’t make any sense. The alkaline diet fits neatly into this category. Honestly, I can’t understand why it’s still around ...
Many women do not realize the vagina is an ecosystem that requires a balanced environment to remain healthy; and events like menstruation, sex, and hormonal changes can throw off that balance. The ...
The normal pH level of the vagina is around 4.5. Infections, douching, and the presence of menstrual blood are some of the factors that can change the balance. Maintaining the pH balance of the vagina ...