Our lifestyles and eating habits can lead to acid build up and push the body to an unhealthy state. Understanding alkaline body state is important for our long term health. 'Some eat to live while ...

Acid-base balance refers to the levels of acidity and alkalinity your blood needs in order to keep your body functioning. Too much acid in the blood is known as acidosis, while too much alkalinity is ...

Properties of Acids and Bases: This article is a foundational guide for students to understand acids and bases along with their properties. Here you will learn about the acid and base definition, pH, ...

Abstract VOL: 102, ISSUE: 15, PAGE NO: 24 Brendan Docherty, MSc, PGCE, RN, is patient access manager, executive director’s unit, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney ...

Your body is constantly performing a delicate balancing act that most of us never think about. While we’re busy worrying about calories and carbs, a microscopic chemistry experiment determines how ...

Body tries to get rid of the acids through urine, sweat and exhaled breath. LDL cholesterol, uric acid, fats add to the acid load and are bad for health. In order to sustain human life, the body must ...

Internal acid–base homeostasis is fundamental for maintaining life. Accurate and timely interpretation of an acid–base disorder can be lifesaving, but the establishment of a correct diagnosis may be ...