If an individual has a low white blood cell count, his or her body becomes susceptible to serious illnesses and infections. A low white blood cell count can indicate the presence of one or more serious health problems, such as leukemia, hyperthyroidism, aplastic anemia, or an infectious disease.
To test: add 2 teaspoons of garden soil to a jar and a few inches of cabbage water. Stir and wait for 30 minutes. Check the color. If it turns pink, your soil is acidic. If it is blue/green, your soil is alkaline. There are quite a few fruit and vegetable plants that thrive in acidic soil.
Find out if your soil is acidic or alkaline without a pricey test kit. This simple diy test will give you immediate results. 1  Scoop some soil into a container. Then, add half a cup of vinegar. If the soil bubbles or fizzes, it's alkaline.  If there's no reaction, scoop a fresh soil sample into a second container. Add half a cup of water and mix. Then, add half a cup of baking soda.