Restore Your Body’s pH Balance With This Detox Drink

Unless you were in the field of healthcare and science, the last time you probably paid attention to pH balance was in school while studying chemistry. You may want to start taking the whole acidity-alkalinity thing seriously though. Health experts around the world are placing an enormous amount of importance on maintaining a healthy pH balance, clearly stating that it’s practically a matter of life and death.

Of course, there will be quacks who will dismiss this fact in an attempt to peddle as many drugs and pills as they can to unassuming customers who are desperate enough to get rid of their ailments. Don’t fall for that trap.

Instead, we’ve got the perfect drink to not only keep you charged and running all day, but will also keep your pH levels in check. But before we get to that, let’s talk about why maintaining our body’s pH balance is so important for our health.

Here’s The Deal With pH Balance

Here’s a little fact to boost your general knowledge: pH actually stands for ‘power of hydrogen.’ This is a measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions in our body. The entire pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 7 being considered as the neutral point. A pH that shows a result of less than 7 is said to be acidic while results greater than 7 are said to be basic or alkaline. The ideal pH of our body leans very slightly towards the alkaline side, oscillating somewhere between 7.35 to 7.45.¹

What does this have to do with our health? Plenty, according to research.

Maintaining a healthy alkaline/acidity balance is central to our health and well-being. Our body has to maintain its slightly alkaline pH for our very survival. It strives every day to keep this balance through numerous complex biological and chemical mechanisms. In our early years, most of us are natural alkaline producers so our bodies don’t really have to worry all that much. But as we age, a majority of us become too acidic, and this when our bodies have to really struggle to keep us healthy.²

An imbalanced pH will affect all cellular functions in the body which are naturally designed for a slightly basic pH. A body with an unnatural pH balance is more likely to be susceptible to an increase in morbidity and mortality from numerous chronic diseases, infections, and health symptoms including arthritis, diabetes, vitamin D deficiency, and low bone density. Heartburns and acid refluxes also become more common in an acidic environment. So unless we want to watch our health fail, we need to make sure we don’t depart too much from the normal pH level that our body is meant to have.

Restore Your Body’s pH With This Natural Drink

As mentioned earlier, our bodies tend to become naturally acidic as we age. An extremely acidic environment makes for the perfect breeding ground for yeast, fungi, and bacteria. Also, the body loses its ability to detoxify heavy metals, while the process of cell regeneration slows down. Thus, our immunity drops, and we fall easy prey to a variety of diseases and infections.

So to make sure you stick to the alkaline side of the pH scale, detox drinks are your go to. Here’s one made with five, healthy ingredients, each playing a significant role in detoxing your body. These are:

1. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera isn’t just for hydrating hair and body masks. In fact, letting it work on you from the inside is a much better way to take advantage of all its benefits. Being a rich source of vitamin E, aloe vera not only makes your skin glow but also aids in preventing indigestion and inflammation and keeping diseases at bay.³ Since it’s also alkaline in nature, it is very effective in balancing the body’s pH levels.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Be it fighting inflammation or battling bacterial infections, apple cider vinegar is a one-stop solution for pretty much all kinds of health problems. In addition to keeping your body’s pH levels in check, apple cider vinegar also helps regulate your blood sugar levels and is useful in fighting acne.

3. Honey

Honey is a very popular ingredient that finds its way into every pH-balancing detox drink recipe. Honey has a very low pH between 3.2 and 4.5, which helps reverse the negative symptoms associated with high levels of acids in our system.⁴ Its antifungal and antibacterial properties help fight infection and also gives you a healthy, glowing complexion. Another bonus of adding honey to this drink is that it lends it flavor and provides a natural energy boost.

4. Basil And Mint

Basil and mint make great partners, lending this drink a refreshing flavor while packing a powerful nutrient-rich punch. Basil comes with a variety of health benefits since it has strong antibacterial, antibiotic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties. It’s also an excellent herb for relaxing tense and tired muscles. Mint is also antibacterial in nature, and it fantastic for keeping your digestive health in tip-top shape.

5. Lemon

Most healthy drinks have to have freshly squeezed lemon juice and with very good reason. It’s high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and minerals. All of these combine together to give your body a thorough cleansing detox while keeping it hydrated and boosting your overall metabolism.

pH Restoring Detox Drink Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon of aloe vera juice
• 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1 or 2 cups of water, either room temperature or hot, depending on what you prefer
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• About 5 to 6 fresh mint and basil leaves

Method

Take a glass and mix all these ingredients together. You could also decide to make this drink and store it in a large pitcher to drink throughout the day.

Tip: For best results, take this drink on an empty stomach every day. Therefore, it’s ideal to drink this either first thing in the morning or before going to bed.

Results: Drinking this regularly for 5 days will show instant results. You’ll find yourself waking up feeling much more rested and you’ll also notice an increase in your overall stamina. Your stomach will also feel a lot less bloated and you’ll face fewer digestive problems. Another benefit of this drink that shows up within a span of a few days is the clearing up of your skin. Your acne will be a lot less pronounced, and with continued consumption, it may even stop completely, giving way to a smoother, even-toned and glowing complexion.