Cranberries grow best in soils with low pH and are naturally adapted to the acidic soils of the area. Optimal soil pH for cranberry cultivation is around 4.5. Newly planted beds may be closer to neutral (higher pH) due to the large sand component in the soil.

Cranberries are acidic, similar to lemons or limes. Foods that are acidic will usually taste sour or tart, so we use them to brighten up a meal, but we rarely eat them by themselves.

Alkaline-Forming Fruits Most fruit is alkaline-forming in the body. Cranberries, dates, plums, pomegranates and prunes are the exceptions — all are slightly to moderately acid-forming.

Compounds in cranberries could balance the vagina’s pH level, and its acidic property helps fight bacteria that cause infections. Just read the label and buy pure cranberry juice without added sugar.

Cranberry juice may also help prevent kidney stones. It does this by reducing the amount of calcium in your urine and decreasing the pH of the urine.

Natural Remedies to Restore pH Balance: Take Probiotics & Eat Yogurt. Probiotics are becoming an increasingly popular supplement for a reason: They may help restore natural bacteria balance. That helps with balancing vaginal pH, too. Keep in mind that some types of yogurt also have that beneficial bacteria.

Taking deeper breaths will have an alkalising effect on your body. Shallow breathing means that your body is in the sympathetic nervous system which is the fight and flight stress mode. This makes your body produce more stress hormones it ultimately leaves your blood with more toxins.

Vinegars are versatile liquids used for cooking, food preservation, and cleaning. Some vinegars — especially apple cider vinegar — have gained popularity in the alternative health community and are said to have an alkalizing effect on the body.

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a natural substance with a variety of uses. It has an alkalizing effect, which means it reduces acidity.