pH is a shorthand for “potential hydrogen”
Our cells are designed to run in optimal health between a pH of 7.35 and 7.45.
Reduction of Blood flow and pH
- A reduction of blood flow in an organ / part of your body is accompanied by a considerable pH reduction. A reduction in blood flow leads to lowered Oxygen levels which changes cell metabolism from respiration to fermentation.
- A reduction in blood flow also hampers the drainage of lactic acid which leads to further pH reduction.
- pH reduction causes changes in the membranes of blood cells and the inner lining of blood vessels and capillaries.
- These changes lead to considerable reduction in the flexibility of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) and White Blood Cells (WBCs).
- Rigidity in blood cells leads to slowing down of the blood flow in capillaries (the finest of blood vessels) and to jamming of cells.
- This leads to further compromising of the microcirculation which translates to pain in that area/organ.
- A grossly impeded microcirculation can be brought back to normal flow by elimination of Oxygen deficiency and hence raising of pH. This also translates to a reduction / elimination of pain.
You will hear statements like “ All disease occurs when you are acidic.” and others say: “Alkalinise or die”.
