Staying pH Steady on the Inside

(Newswire.net — February 7, 2018) Cheyenne, Wyoming — Homeostasis is focused on accomplishing only one thing and that’s keeping things the same. The American physician Walter Canon coined the term “homeostasis” from Greek words meaning “same” (homeo) and “steady” (stasis) to describe the ultimate goal of the body throughout all stages of life. A host of systems are in place to ensure the body functions reliably and consistently. The lungs, kidneys and acid-base buffer system are the main homeostatic systems relied upon to keep humans chemically balanced.  

“The human body is designed to maintain a very delicate pH balance in its fluids, tissues and systems,” explains Aqua Health. “As most biochemical reactions essential to life take place in an aqueous environment, however, it is our blood plasma and interstitial fluids surrounding the cells that are most sensitive to acid-alkaline imbalance. When these fluids are maintained within a narrow pH range of 7.35 to 7.45, our body’s immune system is operating in optimal conditions and is able to fight off illness and disease.” 

It’s nothing short of a miracle the way organisms are masterfully able to calibrate, orchestrate and regulate their chemical needs to a tee, and do so appropriately even in spite of external changes.

Homeostasis is responsible for practically everything that occurs throughout the body, from respiratory to mechanical operations, they’re all hinged on how the body manages balance. pH balance is considered the most fundamental and critical equilibrium for life.

“It is important to emphasize that homeostatic reactions are inevitable and automatic if the system is functioning properly, and that a steady state or homeostasis may be maintained by many systems operating together,” asserts Scientific American. “Negative feedback is a central homeostatic and cybernetic concept, referring to how an organism or system automatically opposes any change imposed upon it.” 

In this context the term negative is absolutely not a bad thing, it merely reflects that the opposite of the current state is being encouraged. So if one has a diet too rich in acid then the body produces chemicals to counter that effect and induce a more alkaline state. Basically, the body is very clever at establishing the right amount of yin to every yang. 

Forearmed with the knowledge of how the body works and how pH balance affects all faucets of existence, it’s wise to regularly test one’s saliva or urine to be kept abreast of how well the body is handling its current diet and lifestyle routines. Noting any major shifts, whether too acidic or too alkaline, will provide the necessary information needed to make adjustments in favor of restoring balance. The HealthyWiser™ pH Health Test Strip has been found to be an ideal tool for accurately assessing one’s internal state within mere seconds.