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10 useful and effective applications of baking soda for health and beauty

10 useful and effective applications of baking soda for health and beauty
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Almost everybody has some bicarbonate of soda, also called baking soda, in their kitchen cupboards, but did you know that it can be very useful for treating numerous health and skin problems? Housework, cooking, health and beauty -its uses are wide and varied, but overall it is very effective and natural! Don’t forget to mix it with water before consuming it or applying it to the skin. 

Internal applications of baking soda for your health

It is better to avoid consumption of bicarbonate of soda in the following cases: pregnant or breastfeeding women, children younger than 5, people with high blood pressure which is being treated medically (seek the advice of your doctor to ensure there are no unwanted reactions between the bicarbonate of soda and your meds).

Baking soda: ideal for neutralising gastric acid

If you don’t have a balanced diet, the acidity levels in your stomach rise. The alkaline properties of baking soda can neutralise gastric acid and protect the lining of the stomach, all the while restoring your system’s pH. It is also an excellent natural remedy for heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux (burps or belching). 

Dilute 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and drink it.

A natural anti-cancer ingredient

According to Doctor Otto Warburg, winner of the Nobel Prize for physiology, cancerous tumours cannot survive in an alkaline environment, hence it may be beneficial to regularly consume bicarbonate of soda diluted in a glass of water. The alkalising action of the bicarbonate of soda can prevent the proliferation of bacteria in the blood and hamper the development of cancerous cells. 

Helps with urinary infections

Treat urinary infections and relieve the associated pain by drinking a glass of water in which you have diluted a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda.

The antibacterial and antacid properties of the bicarbonate of soda kill the bacteria which cause the infection and reduce the acidity of your urine. If the infection lasts longer than three days, consult your doctor.

Natural flu remedy

The bactericide and virus-killing properties of baking soda make for a very good natural remedy for many illnesses, especially for flu. You need to take it at the beginning of the illness in order for it to take effect.

Mix 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water, and drink 6 glasses of this mixture a day -a glass every two hours the first day, and reducing the amount by two glasses a day during the following three days.

It can treat kidney stones

The accumulation of uric acid in the body can cause gout and kidney stones. The antacid effect of the bicarbonate of soda helps eliminate the uric acid and re-establish equilibrium.

It improves physical performance

During intense physical effort, lactic acid is secreted. Released in high quantities, this acid can cause a burning sensation in the muscles. Bicarbonate of soda can neutralise the effect of the lactic acid, reducing muscle pain and boosting physical performance. 

External applications of bicarbonate of soda: body and beauty

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For the teeth and mouth

Bicarbonate of soda is a cheap and effective remedy for canker sores. Make a mouthwash by diluting a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water, rinsing after use with cold water.

You can also replace your regular toothpaste: sprinkle a little on a damp toothbrush before cleaning your teeth -it’s a natural teeth whitener!

Fungal infections on the skin

Bicarbonate of soda is an excellent natural fungicide -it stops the growth of fungal pathogens which can develop on the nails, the skin and scalp.

A good natural deodorant

It has no smell but it can replace your regular deodorant. Sprinkle a little on your armpits or add it to water and brush the solution onto your armpits.

A boost to your shampoo

If you have greasy, lifeless hair, add 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to your organic shampoo once a week and massage it into your scalp for three to five minutes. Leave it to work for 10 minutes and rinse it well. Your hair will thank you for it!

Sources : Consogloble, Santé Plus Mag