Determining the acidity or alkalinity level of one’s system involves measuring pH, a scale from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral, values below 7 are acidic, and values above 7 are alkaline. Various methods exist to ascertain this level within the human body.
Understanding internal pH may allow individuals to monitor potential imbalances that could influence overall well-being. Historically, observations about bodily fluids and their characteristics have contributed to diagnostic approaches, although direct pH measurement represents a more recent development in personal health monitoring. Maintaining appropriate pH balance is often presented as being supportive of physiological functions.