Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is probably the cheapest health remedy worldwide. It is extremely effective in combating everything, from the common cold to cancer, and it is very beneficial for oral and skin health too.
Baking soda is definitely something you want in your home pharmacy. Some of the health benefits of baking soda include:
It prevents kidney stones, bladder infection and hyperkalemia
It can reduces the risk of diarrhea, metabolic acidosis, peptic ulcer and acidity as well as treat them
It is effective in plaque removal and treating cold and flu
It possess antipruiritic properties which help maintain healthy skin
It is an excellent source of sodium
Old Wives` Remedies
The mixture of water and baking soda is the best way to relive your muscles after an intensive and hard training.
Put some baking soda on a used nail brush and scrub your nails to remove nail fungus and grime.
If you want to relieve itching, soreness, and odor of your hands and feet, soak them for about 20 minutes in a bath prepared out of warm water, a tablespoon of salt, three tablespoons baking soda, and a tablespoon of peppermint essential oil.
Use baking soda as toothpaste and natural whitening agent. All you have to do is to sprinkle some baking soda onto your toothbrush and brush your teeth as you normally do.
Get rid of the bad breath by gargling with some baking soda and water.
In addition to these, baking soda has many other uses and benefits which are less known. Keep reading and find out how to make the most of it.
You can use baking soda to relieve itching from poison ivy and oak as well as to relieve insect bites and bee stings.
Baking soda can be used to remove dead skin and excess oil from your face. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with teaspoon of water and use this mixture to scrub your face with.
Mix some baking soda and water to dry out herpes and canker sores.
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