Our bodies strive to maintain a state of balance known as homeostasis, which includes normal blood pressure, normal blood sugar and normal blood pH within a narrow range of 7.35 and 7.45. This balance of chemicals is kept in check by the lungs and the kidneys. If blood pH drops below 7.35, blood will become too acidic, causing breathing volume to increase as the body offloads carbon dioxide (which is acidic) in an attempt to restore correct pH levels.
