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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a friend who’s 28 with “really low” urine pH (I don’t know how low). Apparently, it is due to constant dehydration and drinking coffee all day long, to the point that the doctor ...

When you are in good health and are well-hydrated, your urine should look clear and light yellow, like the color of straw. Cloudy urine is when your urine doesn't have its usual clear, light yellowish ...

Regarding a recent column: If a body does not need help in maintaining pH balance, why does the consumption of different foods cause changes in urine pH? — K.F. Dr. Roach: The body has two main organs ...

Seven patients were followed for 4 weeks. For the first week of study urine pH was measured three times a day: first morning urine sample, afternoon sample, evening sample. For the second and third ...

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