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What Does Slightly Acidic PH Stip Test Suggest?
I have a Hiatal Hernia. I tried to move my stomach down using a Chiropractic maneuver. I felt a pop and my reflux is gone. However I have occassional stomach pain when I eat or stomch is empty. It's not too uncomfotable...my BM's are normal. However since I did this my body PH which I test every morning via a PH test strip under the toungue for 3 secs shows slightly acidic. Should I be concerned?
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No need to worry if your saliva showing ph 6.8 to 7.1. Many causes for altered body ph. If you maintain ideal ph it will protect you from gum disease, tooth decay and arthritis.
Some times false positive results will accure while doing dur to technical problems.
No need to worry just keep eating alkaline food, take care about your gerd and hernia.
Thank you for trusting HCM
No need to worry if your saliva showing ph 6.8 to 7.1. Many causes for altered body ph. If you maintain ideal ph it will protect you from gum disease, tooth decay and arthritis.
Some times false positive results will accure while doing dur to technical problems.
No need to worry just keep eating alkaline food, take care about your gerd and hernia.
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