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pH is a measurement of the relative concentration of positive and negative ions. When they are present in equal quantities we have reached a state of equilibrium within the body and our pH will be 7.0. There are two ways to measure body pH, which should not be confused with blood pH. The blood always maintains pH between 7.25 – 7.45. If it falls out of that range the body will quickly go into shock and death will follow soon after. Anything that does get into the bloodstream outside of that pH is immediately pushed out into the body’s tissue. Continue reading →