A little while ago I was asked to write an article for EDGE LIFE (maga / webzine). They were interested in the health benifits derived from martial arts practice. We practice a form of qigong (chi gong) we call the ‘Daoist 5.4′. The health benefits of qigong touch us in spirit, mind and body (a phrase any martial artist should recognize).

Alkaline vs acid

When we breathe properly, we maintain the appropriate ph balance in our body. The appropriate balance for humans is slightly alkaline. Based on a scale of 14, a pH of 7.0 is neutral. A pH below 7.0 is acid; the lower the number, the stronger the acid. A pH above 7.0 is alkaline; the higher the number, the stronger the alkali. Blood pH is slightly alkaline, with a normal range of 7.36-7.44.

In a slightly alkaline state, the human system is more resistant to infection. On the other hand, a slightly acid state is conducive to illness, as many infectious diseases grow extremely well in a slightly acid environment.

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