If an individual has a low white blood cell count, his or her body becomes susceptible to serious illnesses and infections. A low white blood cell count can indicate the presence of one or more serious health problems, such as leukemia, hyperthyroidism, aplastic anemia, or an infectious disease.
To test: add 2 teaspoons of garden soil to a jar and a few inches of cabbage water. Stir and wait for 30 minutes. Check the color. If it turns pink, your soil is acidic. If it is blue/green, your soil is alkaline. There are quite a few fruit and vegetable plants that thrive in acidic soil.
1 For example, if your soil reads 8.5 on the pH scale, it means that it's slightly basic. 2  You'll need to add a little bit of acidic material to make the soil less basic. 3  If your soil measures 6.5 on the pH scale, it means it's slightly acidic.