In the event of an emergency at the Palisades Nuclear Plant located in Covert Township. A booklet is available at City Hall, 539 Phoenix Street, South Haven or for more information contact: Van Buren County Office of Domestic Preparedness.
Dear Reader, Contrary to popular belief, eating acidic foods will not cause one's stomach, blood, or entire body to become more acidic. In fact, during the process of digestion, the stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCl), a super-duper acidic substance that causes its contents to become acidic. Digestive enzymes, which begin their work in the stomach, require such an environment to function properly.
Acidosis occurs when your kidneys and lungs canât keep your bodyâs pH in balance. Many of the bodyâs processes produce acid. For instance, your lungs and kidneys can usually compensate for slight pH imbalances, but problems with these organs can lead to excess acid in your body. The acidity of your blood is measured by determining its pH. A lower pH means that your blood is more acidic, while a higher pH means that your blood is more basic. The pH of your blood should be around 7.4. According to the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), acidosis is characterized by a pH of 7.35 or lower.