Hi

Assuming that the pH 8.5 is accurate it might be good if your urine was very acidic, now it alleviate the low pH pressure on the kidneys.

It shows that BS boost (artificially) the urine pH.

I don't think that BS should be taken for long term. I would prefer a protocol that is based on a lot more different minerals. The keeping of proper sodium/potassium ratio is important.

I would like to suggest two additional links:
This thread //www.curezone.org/forums/am.asp?i=1654687
that is related to yours and this post //www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=1432095#i
an intro to protocols that can be found in the AskMoreless forum.

Good Luck

WIEL