FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Why do I need to check my pH? 

Your body requires a certain pH just to survive and prefers an alkaline pH for optimal health. In fact, the pH of the blood MUST be maintained at 7.35-7.45. Any sustained blood pH lower than 7.25 is not compatible with life (death). pHAlo™ is designed to aid the body systems in protecting the blood. Checking the pH of the urine or saliva simply gives you an idea of how your body is handling the constant threat of too much acid in your body.

2. I am a vegan and chose not to ingest anything made from an animal by-product like gelatin capsules. Are your capsules vegetarian? I notice you list them as Hypromellose now instead of vegetable capsules.

Hypromellose is a plant-based dietary fibre. HPMC is a plant based product, a purified form of cellulose, obtained from wood pulp. The FDA changed the labeling regulations to require the veggie caps to be listed as: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or Hypromellose.

3. Why are the capsules so big?

Each capsule is packed full of ingredients that are designed to alkalize the body, and yes, we could have put them in smaller capsules and increase the number of capsules per day, but many people have trouble remembering to take even 4 capsules. 

4.  Can I check my saliva versus urine? Which one is better?

The pH of both saliva and urine can be influenced by eating or drinking at and around the time the pH is checked. Urine can be influenced by foods or liquids that were consumed many hours before. For this reason, it is the opinion of the developer of pHAlo™ an unstimulated saliva is the better indicator of the two methods. If you choose to check your body pH via urine analysis then the first morning urine is best to use. 

5. Can pregnant women take it?

pHAlo™ is typically safe for all adults. Pregnant women can take pHALo™, but should consult with their physician. For pregnant women who struggle with acid indigestion and do not want to take medication, pHALo™ is an excellent natural alternative.

6. Some people take more than 4 capsules per day. Can I take more than 4 capsules per day and why?

Taking 4 capsules of pHALo™ a day is the recommended dosage for someone wanting to maintain a proper pH of 7.0 or above. Some people will find it necessary to take more due to an abundance of acid in their diet or the body's inability to get rid of the excess. Taking more is fine to maintain a pH between 7.0-7.5. Suggested use: 2 capsules 2-3 times daily. Find out what works for you by testing your pH frequently with the free testing strips that are included.

7. Why are sodas so bad for me? Do I have to change my diet?

Drinking a soda is introducing a flood of harmful acid into the body. In fact, some sodas have a pH of 1.8, which is very, very acidic. Eliminating soda from the diet is recommended for anyone wanting to maintain an alkaline pH. For the sake of reason, if your current diet is making you acidic, it is a good idea to make some changes. If you are resistant to changing your diet, taking more than the recommended dose of pHALo may be necessary to maintain a pH greater than 7.0.

8. My pH is not changing quickly. Why?

If you are having trouble seeing your pH become alkaline, see question 5 & 6. You may need to identify what food or lifestyle choices that you need to modify to obtain a healthy pH. Many people are overly stressed and stress will drive your pH down into the acidic range.

9. Does it really work?

The pH test strips are included in every purchase of pHALo  so that you can see for yourself that pHALo™ works to raise the pH of the body. Some people may need to take more than the recommended dose to see a great change. However, one must bear in mind that a change of even 0.5 is very significant since pH is measured on a logarithmic scale ( 10x change ).

10. Is it FDA approved?

pHALo™ is a food based supplement and does not fall under the category of a drug. The FDA does not evaluate food based supplements

11. Does it interact with other medication? Can I take it with my Doctor prescribed medication?

Raising your pH may interact with some medications. Many diabetics find that less insulin is required to lower blood sugar while taking pHALo™ . It is always a good idea to monitor the effectiveness of your medications when raising your pH. Check with your Physician if you are on any prescribed medications. Suggested use: Take 1 hour before or 1 hour after taking prescribed medication. Do not take at the same time as prescribed medication. May be taken along with other supplements. 

12. Are there any side effects?

pHALo™ is a natural product and not a medication. There are no known side effects currently associated with this product.

13. How long does it take to see results?

While everyone is different, most people see results within the first week while some may not see results for up to a month.

pHAlo™ vs. Heartburn 

Acid reflux is a digestive condition where the stomach acid flows from the stomach back into the esophagus. This backwash of acid can irritate your esophagus and cause pain, i.e. Heartburn

Heartburn, also referred to as acid reflux, is an uncomfortable, painful, or burning feeling in your chest or throat that may begin after a meal and last a few minutes to many hours. Other symptoms may include a hot, sour, or acid fluid felt in the back of your throat, as well as a cough, sore throat, or hoarse voice.

If you experience heartburn, you know that it's more than just uncomfortable or painful----it can affect your daily life! It can disrupt your sleep, productivity at work, and social occasions.

It is important not to ignore your symptoms!

Even a small amount of stomach acid can cause significant pain or discomfort. If left untreated, the stomach acid that causes heartburn can damage your esophagus or even teeth.

Multichannel impedance pH monitoring has shown that weakly acid refluxes are able to generate heartburn. A low pH of weakly acidic reflux represents a determinant factor in heartburn.

Persistent heartburn symptoms may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ( GERD ) is a condition which develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. Heartburn and regurgitation are the typical symptoms of GERD.

Nonerosive Reflux Disease ( NERD ) is a common condition and the most common sub-category of GERD. NERD includes people with negative endoscopy but abnormal esophageal acid exposure and/or positive reflux- symptoms association analysis ( hypersensitive esophagus ). People with heartburn who do not have any type of reflux underlying their symptoms ( functional heartburn ) must be excluded from the category of GERD.

Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease ( GORD ) develops when reflux of gastric content causes more extreme symptoms or complications. Like GERD, the main symptoms are heartburn and acid regurgitation. Complications include oesophagitis, stricture, Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma. GORD is associated with lifestyle factors, mainly obesity.

When deciding how to treat your heartburn symptoms, there are many options to consider. Occasional and frequent heartburn is relatively common and can be managed with lifestyle changes as well as with antacids.

The key to pHAlo's ability to treat acid reflux lies in the ingredients within each capsule.

pHAlo™ contains powerful antacid buffers, minerals and Aloe Vera to weaken stomach acid or even neutralize it's effects on the stomach lining and esophagus.

There are several lifestyle changes that you can make to help reduce or avoid the symptoms of heartburn including, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and/or practicing relaxation techniques. Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption can reduce the lower oesophageal shincter pressure, facilitationg reflux. In addition, tobacco smoking reduces the production of saliva rich bicarbonate, which is important for buffering and clearance of acid in the oesophagus. Alcohol also has a direct noxious effect on the oesophagus mucosa, which predisposes to acid injury.

pHAlo™ is a safe alternative to other forms of treatment for heartburn and acid reflux.

Combining pHAlo™ with lifestyle and diet alterations can significantly improve your daily life. 

" When I get heartburn, all I need to do is take 2-3 pHAlo and within minutes, it's gone! " Pattie L

" Thank you guys for helping me get off of harmful PPI medication. This product works and has made the difference. " Carl B

" I was able to get off of PPI's that I had taken for years " Tim L

" My level was very acidic. I have been taking about 6 a day and will retake the level again soon. I feel better so that is a great thing. My husband's acid reflux is also much better. Great news on the product!" Sam

" My wife's heartburn and acid reflux has disappeared since taking your product! Her pH was in the 5.5 range before starting pHAlo and within 3 days it was well above 7.0 and all of her symptoms that she has had for years were gone!" DeMarcus S

You can read these facts and more at:

Weakly pH values of weakly acidic refluxes as determinants of heartburn perception in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients with normal esophageal acid exposure.

Tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

Refractory Heartburn: A Challenging Problem in Clinical Practice.

Between GERD and NERD: the relevance of weakly acidic reflux.

  Comments And Results From Customers                              Taking pHAlo™

 

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" I have so much more energy now"   Don M   age 44   pH before 5.0 after 7.0

 " pHALo rid me of sciatic pain that I've had since August 2013. It changed my life"   Will C  age 45   pH before 4.0 after 6.5

 " I feel better getting out of bed in the morning"   Skylar G   age 28   pH before 5.5 after 7.0

" I have less knee and joint pain"   Mike P   age 35   pH before 6.0 after 7.0

" Great product! I gave some to my Mom and Dad to take as well"   Amanda P   age 33         pH before 6.25 after 7.25

" No joint pain in my knees. My joint pain came back after not taking your product but went away again after restarting your product"   Kyle E   age 44   pH before 6.5 after 7.35

" No longer taking Metformin 500 mg twice a day. My A1C level went down tremendously. pHALo is a great product"   Sheila W   age 51   pH before 4.5 after 8.0

" More active physically. My knee soreness decreased and my elbow is better than ever. Recommend pHALo to anyone and everyone"   Gorge O   age 38   pH before 7.0 after 7.5

" Staying more active and playing basketball without pain. I am not as sore afterwards"              Ron A   age 36   pH before 5.0 after 6.5

" No pain in hips and less pain in my feet. Great product"   Reva A   age 52   pH before 5.5          after 6.75

" No joint pain or stiffness"   Bonnie K   age 60   pH before 6.25 after 7.5

" Eliminated joint pain and need for NSAIDS. Decreased frequency of antacid use"                        Kristi B   age 44   pH before 6.0 after 7.25

" After 4 weeks I had less inflammation and it lowered my blood sugar. Readings are much better and I get better rest"   Wes K   age 32   pH before 7.25 after 7.6

" I improved my running times in competition 10K so much that I broke into the top 10"                 Karen M   age 28

 

" I haven't had a gout flare-up since I started taking pHALo. Great product"   Bob W   age 48

" My level was very acidic. I have been taking about 6 a day and will retake the level again soon. I feel better so that is a great thing. My husband's acid reflux is also much better. Great news on the product!"   Sam

" I have been using this product for years and I am a believer. Glad it made it to FB. It keeps me going. I do 7-10 miles running a day and it helps keep the lactic acid muscle soreness at a normal level. My non-active family took it during our 10 day Disney trip and they said it helped their soreness too! Great stuff!"   Melanie

" I struggled with a rising PSA for several years. Don and I were visiting at the gym when we exchanged comments regarding his PSA success using pHALo. I was due for a retest about two months from that date to determine whether a biopsy was in order. I started on the product immediately thinking "nothing ventured, nothing gained". After my blood test at the urologist, I received my results- low and behold my PSA was amazingly low, 1.74 down from 4+. On the follow-up visit my urologist was literally dying to know what I had done. I told him I was taking pHALo and he recorded the info for further study. I AM A BELIEVER!"    Max B 

" HOW IN THE WORLD DID I EVER LIVE WITHOUT THIS PRODUCT? I DON'T EVER WANT TO HAVE TO GO BACK TO LIFE WITHOUT IT. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME LAST YEAR THAT MY TOTAL BLOOD WORKUP HE ORDERED ON ME WAS PERFECT!!! HE SAID WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING, KEEP DOING IT!!"   VANGIE L