If you’re experiencing unusual vaginal symptoms like itchiness or odor, it may be due to a pH imbalance. This disruption in body chemistry can create an environment for bacterial growth, among other ...

The normal pH level of the vagina is around 4.5. Infections, douching, and the presence of menstrual blood are some of the factors that can change the balance. Maintaining the pH balance of the vagina ...

The pH scale is used to measure the acidity of a fluid. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, whereas a pH result below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. Urine has the widest ...

You may be more accustomed to hearing pH, acid and alkaline in a chemistry classroom rather than in reference to your body. However, your vagina has an acidic pH. With the help of discharge, your ...

In skin care, there are two things we’re always trying to keep balanced: oil levels and pH levels. A terrific skin toner will help manage both matters, but that’s tough to achieve because many toners ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you stated that the body works to keep blood pH levels steady. My urologist has recommended that I drink baking soda in water to alkalinize my urine. Is it true ...