The acid/alkaline balance of the body has an enormous impact on a person's health. When the body is excessively acidic, vital organs and individual cells are subject to damage or destruction. This condition, known as acidosis, can be a cause, an effect, or even a symptom of almost any health condition. This book discusses everything one needs to know about acidosis--its causes, effects, and what can be done about it--in understandable terms. It addresses the acid/alkaline balance and includes steps the reader can take to maintain or regain this essential balance.