I agree with you this, and have underestimated the importance of ph in my own recovery. The body's ability to maintain ph depends upon the availability of a wide range of minerals I think, in large quantities. I picked up one tip from Ted at the earth clinic website... lime juice, mix in sodium bicarb. a wonderful tonic. After a lifetime of health struggles, I think i can finally see light at the end of the tunnel. homeopathy has been a huge help for me. add in lots of minerals... and the effects are stronger. after years of wondering about... I think i have a mycoplasma issue... its much better now, but they are tough critters to clear out. sure Iodine helps, but, it takes more. boron, higher ph/oxygen levels and a much healther body. I also ordered some minerals with fulvic acid. looking forward to getting that. has anyone had any luck taming mycoplasma?