It can be odd to talk about acidity management when so many body’s processes need to produce acid. However, your lungs and your kidneys can typically compensate for the pH imbalance that occurs naturally. Doctors measure the pH of your blood to determine whether the body contains too much acid. It is a condition known as acidosis. Acidosis happens when the poH of the blood is below 7.35.
Healthy blood pH should be around 7.4, which is a basic measurement. While the difference appears small, it can have significant health consequences. It is worth noting that in most cases, the body can regulate acidosis itself. However, when the condition is too severe, it can have life-threatening consequences.
As the keeper of your body, it is your role to manage the acidity in your blood through mindful health decisions. What does a pH-mindful decision look like? Ideally, if you want to keep your acidity levels under control, you need to make sure you understand what could throw your blood pH overboard.

Beware of cocktail nights
A night out with friends or a cozy home-cooked meal with a generous helping of wine… A night of heavy drinking can be pleasant from time to time until the following day. Indeed, alcohol affects your digestion as it irritates the stomach. As a result, your digestive tract produces more acid than usual, which can lead to gastritis and alcohol bloating. First of all, it’s important to understand that acid production is a natural part of the digestive process.
However, too much acid can cause inflammation, which affects your stomach health. Alcohol-induced bloating doesn’t last more than a few days, but it can be highly uncomfortable. Additionally, as it is linked to the production of acid inside the stomach, it can contribute to the worsening of gastrointestinal conditions, such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).
Ideally, you want to limit your consumption of alcohol. Drinking plenty of water can also help the body eliminate the alcohol quicker. Focusing on anti-bloat foods can also be a good idea to reduce inflammation.
Improving your digestion
Acid reflux is an unpleasant condition linked to the natural production of acid in the stomach. The valve at the stomach entrance could let some of the stomach acid travel up into the esophagus. When this happens, you experience heartburn. Unfortunately, at night, the acid can travel higher through the esophagus and reach the throat and mouth, affecting the enamel of your teeth.
So, it would make sense to put digestive health as a priority on your dental health check! Acid reflux can be triggered by certain food, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic food. Drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks can also be a risk factor. Heavy meals are another common cause of unpleasant reflux.

Transform your workout routine
Another kind of acid the body produces is lactic acid. It occurs as the body breaks down glucose into energy without oxygen. You are likely to have high levels of lactic acid after a strenuous workout. Lactic acid causes muscle soreness. Gradually, the liver will break down the excess acid in the blood. However, it can cause muscle pains and cramps, which you can regulate through hydrating and decreasing the exercise intensity.
Acidity is part of the normal body’s processes. However, you can take preventive measures to maintain healthy acidity levels. Excess acidity in the blood can lead to harmful conditions. When it is so easy to manage acidity in your body, it would be silly to stay uncomfortable!