If you are only drinking 8 ounces of water, you are seriously dehydrated and your body is trying to compensate. Check on this site for the listing "Other great websites" for "The Water Cure ". Also check;
www.womanswellbeing.com/topic/qanda/uti.asp
www.alkalizer.com/benefits.html
www.alkakizeforhealth.net/usefullinks.htm
www.alkalizeforhealth.net/usefullinks2.htm (these 2 sites provide about 4-500 sites on health).
www.millenium-debate.org/indsun11july.htm (British breast milk pollutants).
www.thewolfeclinic.com (click on the subjects at the top) http://purewater.com
thewatergroup.net
Alkalinity/pH balance is important, But first make sure you get hydrated by drinking enough water.