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.
Testing the pH of Your Soil and Water. 1  1. Get your soil professionally tested for the best, most accurate results. 2  2. Try a DIY home pH test. 3  3. Be sure to test the pH of your water as well.  4. Know how to read the pH of whatever test you use.