Some naturopaths and biologic dentists have been advocating testing the saliva in a patient's mouth for ph value to diagnose disease. They believe that determining whether the saliva is acidic or alkaline can assist in determining a person's overall wellness as well as their dental health.
According to these practitioners, a saliva ph of 7.0 usually indicates a healthy dental condition. A saliva ph below 7.0 usually indicates that there is too much acidity in the blood. This condition can foster dental decay and peritonitis, as well as being an indicator of other diseases in the body such as cancer. Excess acidity in the mouth can be attributed to nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle factors. Environmental toxins, a diet that is high in red meat, refined sugar, and processed foods can all contribute to the condition. To balance your body's ph balance, they recommend drinking lots of water, reducing the amounts of acidic foods in your diet, and taking digestive enzymes. Some alkalizing foods include grapefruit, watermelon, strawberries, carrots, and raw spinach. Minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium are also important. Testing kits for monitoring at home are relatively inexpensive and can be found on the Internet. There are some kits that test both saliva and urine that are considerably more expensive though. You can also find a naturopath or biologic dentist who performs the test in your area.
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