For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...

Dr. Barnard explains that all foods, after they are digested in the chemistry lab of our body, leave by-products in our system. Some foods, like vegetables and herbs, form alkalinizing particles.

The pH scale is used to measure acidity and alkalinity levels. It measures the presence of positively and negatively charged hydrogen ions in a particular solution. The higher the hydrogen ions, the ...

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AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux, affects 19.8 percent of adults in the United States (roughly 47.3 million people).

Bananas contain an abundance of alkaline elements and they cover the lining of the stomach with an element that reduces irritation which may arise due to the excessive amount of acid reflux. Thanks ...

Celebrities sipping black water have sparked curiosity — this alkaline drink with fulvic acid is being touted for hydration, detox and wellness. Take a look at what science says, possible benefits and ...