The principle of balance is not new. It forms the foundation of both Eastern and Western philosophies, from Aristotle to Confucius. As it relates to health, it has been around just as long, from the development of traditional Chinese medicine to the treatments used by Hippocrates and Galen. What is new, however, is a scientifically based application that can improve numerous disorders and maximize your health.

Imagine that the human body has an internal mechanism that keeps two basic types of chemicals -- acid and alkali -- in balance. When your body becomes either too acidic or...