Knowing that pH level is the single largest cause of acne, this article is a brief guide to achieving a healthy pH balance to stop acne from ever developing.
Now that we have learned that pH is the most critical cause of acne, you may be beginning to think about how can I maintain healthy pH balance in my body?”
The first step to find out about your pH level that you have in your body is to measure your pH level. The way to do that is you have to buy packs of pH test strips from some chemists but I find it easier to purchase online. I use Alkalive Ph Test Stix. They come at a good price for 80 strips and are very easy to use.
The ideal pH level for a body is between 6.75 and 7.25 and please keep this in mind that this pH level will change very quickly (hours). And as you know that an individual is difference when it come to try to choose an acne treatments products so the same as pH balance level. Each person will require a different amount of change in their diets according to their size, weight, age, and starting pH level.
Normally, The best way to try to achieve a healthy pH balance in your body is 50% of your diet should be raw vegetables. And of the remaining 50%, cooked or otherwise, at least half should be fruits or vegetables. Food and drinks with no nutritional and sometimes can worsen the acne condition should be avoided all together. These include soft drinks, sweets, most deserts, processed meats and other processed foods.
Meats in general should be cut down to only 3-4 servings per week and also try to limited to white meats like fish, chicken and turkey whenever possible. Dairy products should also be excluded from the diet because they are one of the main causes of the build up of mucus in the body. Instead, soy is strongly recommended.
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