The simplest way to check your body’s pH at home is with litmus paper (the same strips you used in high school science class). You can buy a pack for a few dollars online or at a health store. The trick? You’re going to test your first morning urine.
Why morning urine? Because it’s like reading an honest diary entry from your body—no food or drinks have messed with the story yet. Just pee on the strip (or dip it in a cup, no judgment here), wait a few seconds, and match the color to the chart on the box.
Ideally, you want a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. If it’s below 6.0, your body is waving a little white flag and saying, “Hey, I’m a bit sour over here!”
