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High acidity in the body will lead to unbalanced PH level which is detrimental to the health. Unbalanced PH level can lead to several health issues and if untreated can lead to severe health problem such as kidney breakdown as result of the fact that the kidney will be working hard to eliminate toxins (acid) .Though, high body acidity is caused by many factors such as diseases, diets and others, the following are the top 10 home/herbal remedies to fix unbalanced PH level due to high body acidity.

The following are the top 8 home remedies to fix an acidic body.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is very effective home remedy to make sure the acidic level in your body is okay and to ensure optimum PH level.

Though, acidic in nature, apple cider vinegar helps alkalize your body when the acidic level is high. Apple cider vinegar also prevent bad bacteria to take hold and kills bacteria, viruses and protozoa, making way for good bacteria to flourish in your body.
STEPS TO USE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TO FIX BODY ACIDIC LEVEL
  1. Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar into a glass of lukewarm water.
  2. Then mix in a little honey to improve the taste as well to enhance the health benefits.
  3. Drink 1 to 2 glasses of this health tonic daily.

2. Baking Soda

One of the best home remedy to fix acidic level in the body is baking soda. This is because baking soda is highly alkaline in nature, and it can help balance your body’s pH level. Baking soda, works as a natural antacid to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from any discomforts that arises.
  1. You should mix  ½ teaspoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice together.
  2. And then add 1 cup of water to it and drink it immediately in one sitting.
  3. Repeat the process once or twice daily until you get result.
4.  It is advisable that people with high blood pressure should avoid using baking soda unless they have gotten a go a head from the doctor.

3. Intermittent Fasting

Another natural remedy to fix body acidity is to try fasting or intermittent fasting to attain a balanced pH level.
People that use intermittent fasting basically eat normally for five days and severely restrict their calories on the other two days of the week. The recommended calorie restriction for those two days is 600 calories for men and 500 for women.

It also helps detoxify your body and lose weight, which in turn will ward off several diseases and help you live a longer and healthier life.
Therefore, i recommend intermittent fasting as a way to help balance out stomach acid and your body’s pH level.

4. Chew Your Food Properly

To fix an acidic body, chew your food properly.
It is good to chew your food properly, making it possible to break your food into pieces. This will helps correct low stomach acid, and balance the pH level in your stomach.
Larger pieces of food are difficult to break down by the intestine, leading the body to produce more stomach acid to help digest the food. This, in turn, contributes to higher acid level in the body.


5. Lemon Water

Lemon water is another natural/home/herbal remedy to fix an acidic pH level and keep your body alkaline.

Though, lemon is an acidic fruit, when the juice is metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body. Meaning, lemon clears the body of excess acids and creates an alkaline-forming state.
HOW TO USE LEMON TO FIX BUT BODY ACIDIC LEVEL
  1. You should mix the juice of half of an organic lemon into a glass of lukewarm water.
  2. Then add 2 teaspoons of raw honey and mix thoroughly.
  3. Drink this daily, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, to flush your system.
  4. Repeat the remedy until you get result

6. Green Leafy Vegetables

Eating fruits and vegetable is good for the overall body health. Study also shows that increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat – especially raw, green veggies – will help maintain a balanced pH level in your body. Green vegetables are alkalizing foods, helping you to fix the acidity in the body.
It is recommended to eat fruits and vegetables in their raw form to obtain their highest nutritional values.

Some of the green vegetables you can consume to alkaline your body include : kale,
broccoli,
cucumbers,
spinach,
arugula,
collards,
green peppers,
chard,
lettuce,
zucchini,
artichokes,
celery
green asparagus.

Some other recommended alkaline foods include:
all melons,
figs,
most ripe fruits,
kelp,
watercress,
wheatgrass and
most herbal teas.

7. Avoid Highly Acidic Diet

Since we want to get rid of acidity from our system, it is recommended you consume less of acidic food. You cannot eliminate acidic foods from your diet because they are useful to the body. The food you eat determine your body’s acidic or alkaline level.

LIST OF TOP 9 HIGHLY ACIDIC FOOD THAT YOU SHOULD BE AVOIDED IN ORDER TO FIX BODY ACIDIC LEVEL
1. Alcohol
2. Coffee
3. Soda
4. Energy drinks
5. White flour
6. Red meat
7. Processed meats
8. Refined sugar
9. Milk and dairy products

8. Organic Foods

One of the natural ways to eliminate acidity from our body is to eat organic food. Organic foods are foods that are grown naturally without fertilizer, manure. One of the best ways to have organic foods is to grow them yourself on your farm or backyard.

Why can Organic foods fix body acidity? This is because they are free of genetically modified organisms (GMO-free) and help you stay clear of pesticides, chemicals and other contaminants that can make your body’s pH level more acidic.
If you or someone close to you is sick as a result of too much acidity in your body or unbalanced PH level, trying one of the above natural/home/herbal remedies to fix it and make your body healthier.




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