Health and Beauty Uses for Baking Soda
Not only in the kitchen
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You may know it as an orange box lurking in the back of your refrigerator to get rid of bad odors...or it's a pantry staple that helps your baked goods rise. But baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is also worth having in your medicine cabinet, as it helps keep your body healthy and clean.
Cleanser for green teeth
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Baking soda is great for physically removing plaque, the sticky film of bacteria in your mouth. Over time, plaque can harden into tartar and lead to gum disease. Dip a wet toothbrush into the powder and brush as usual. It does not contain the fluoride necessary to prevent tooth decay and cavities. Many public water supplies are fluoridated. That said, brush with regular toothpaste just in case.
Cheap mouthwash
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This garlic aioli pasta was delicious. But now your breath keeps even your dog away. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with half a glass of water and rinse your mouth. It doesn't just mask odors with its minty scent like most mouthwashes—baking soda actually eliminates odors completely.
Body deodorant
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Most sniffers have acidic or alkaline odor molecules. Baking soda makes them more neutral and odorless.No wonder wastewater treatment plants and feedlots use them. It is also effective against body odor. Dust under your arms in the morning. If you don't mind leaving powder on your clothes, use a baking soda stick deodorant. Look for one that lists sodium bicarbonate as the main ingredient.
Help the kidneys
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These organs remove waste and excess water from the body. If you have chronic kidney disease due to diabetes, high blood pressure, or other causes, acid can build up in your body.Sodium bicarbonate lowers acid levels, slows down the breakdown of bones, and builds muscle. can do. If you want to try this, it's important to work closely with your doctor. Scientists have figured out exactly when and how this works.
Help fight cancer
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Emergency rooms and hospitals keep sodium bicarbonate to treat cardiac arrest, poisoning, and other cases. It also helps counteract the acidic properties of cancer chemotherapy drugs. Some studies have shown that low acid levels can slow the growth and spread of certain tumors.
Soothes the skin
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bitten by a mosquito? Have you been brushed against poison ivy? Rescue with baking soda. Relieves mild irritation, pain, itching and redness. Mix a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Leave it on your skin for 20 minutes and then wash it off. Alternatively, add half a cup of baking soda to water and take a bath.
Relieve pain
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Sodium bicarbonate may enhance the analgesic potency of lidocaine used in epidural anesthesia. Researchers are studying whether it can help reduce pain from cancer.For sunburn injuries, soak a washcloth in a solution of four tablespoons of baking soda per quart of water. Gently apply to areas of concern to soothe the skin. It also helps with minor burns such as wind burns.
Reduce acid reflux
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Sodium bicarbonate helps combat excess acid that can rise from the stomach to the throat and even mouth after eating.It is available over-the-counter as chewable tablets. Alternatively, make your own antacid by mixing 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Consult a doctor before giving to children under the age of 6 or before beginning regular use with other medications.
Face scrub
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Baking powder is slightly abrasive. Please use it as a gentle face wash. First, wash your face with a mild, non-abrasive cleanser and rinse with water. Next, make a paste with a ratio of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Gently rub in circular motions for a deep clean. Wash off with water.
Clean the hair
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Mix a teaspoon of baking soda into your favorite shampoo to remove buildup from sprays, gels, conditioners, and other products.
Soften the skin
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Add half a cup of baking soda to your bath water. It neutralizes acid, washes away sweat and sebum, and smoothes the skin. Bonus:
After drying, the material can be used further to scrub the tub clean.
Clean kids toys
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You can use baking soda instead of harsh chemicals to clean your baby's trays, high chairs and toys. Remember, it doesn't kill bacteria. However, it can be combined with vinegar, which acts as a disinfectant. Be sure to rinse well.
Refresh your dentures
14/14
Dissolve two teaspoons of baking soda in warm water. Then simply soak your dentures to loosen food, remove odors, and refresh any lingering bad taste. It can also be used for retainers and mouthguards. For a more thorough job, clean them with bicarbonate and a toothbrush.
1/14
You may know it as an orange box lurking in the back of your refrigerator to get rid of bad odors...or it's a pantry staple that helps your baked goods rise. But baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is also worth having in your medicine cabinet, as it helps keep your body healthy and clean.
Cleanser for green teeth
2/14
Baking soda is great for physically removing plaque, the sticky film of bacteria in your mouth. Over time, plaque can harden into tartar and lead to gum disease. Dip a wet toothbrush into the powder and brush as usual. It does not contain the fluoride necessary to prevent tooth decay and cavities. Many public water supplies are fluoridated. That said, brush with regular toothpaste just in case.
Cheap mouthwash
3/14
This garlic aioli pasta was delicious. But now your breath keeps even your dog away. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with half a glass of water and rinse your mouth. It doesn't just mask odors with its minty scent like most mouthwashes—baking soda actually eliminates odors completely.
Body deodorant
14.4
Most sniffers have acidic or alkaline odor molecules. Baking soda makes them more neutral and odorless.No wonder wastewater treatment plants and feedlots use them. It is also effective against body odor. Dust under your arms in the morning. If you don't mind leaving powder on your clothes, use a baking soda stick deodorant. Look for one that lists sodium bicarbonate as the main ingredient.
Help the kidneys
5/14
These organs remove waste and excess water from the body. If you have chronic kidney disease due to diabetes, high blood pressure, or other causes, acid can build up in your body.Sodium bicarbonate lowers acid levels, slows down the breakdown of bones, and builds muscle. can do. If you want to try this, it's important to work closely with your doctor. Scientists have figured out exactly when and how this works.
Help fight cancer
14.6
Emergency rooms and hospitals keep sodium bicarbonate to treat cardiac arrest, poisoning, and other cases. It also helps counteract the acidic properties of cancer chemotherapy drugs. Some studies have shown that low acid levels can slow the growth and spread of certain tumors.
Soothes the skin
7/14
bitten by a mosquito? Have you been brushed against poison ivy? Rescue with baking soda. Relieves mild irritation, pain, itching and redness. Mix a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Leave it on your skin for 20 minutes and then wash it off. Alternatively, add half a cup of baking soda to water and take a bath.
Relieve pain
8/14
Sodium bicarbonate may enhance the analgesic potency of lidocaine used in epidural anesthesia. Researchers are studying whether it can help reduce pain from cancer.For sunburn injuries, soak a washcloth in a solution of four tablespoons of baking soda per quart of water. Gently apply to areas of concern to soothe the skin. It also helps with minor burns such as wind burns.
Reduce acid reflux
14.9
Sodium bicarbonate helps combat excess acid that can rise from the stomach to the throat and even mouth after eating.It is available over-the-counter as chewable tablets. Alternatively, make your own antacid by mixing 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Consult a doctor before giving to children under the age of 6 or before beginning regular use with other medications.
Face scrub
14.10
Baking powder is slightly abrasive. Please use it as a gentle face wash. First, wash your face with a mild, non-abrasive cleanser and rinse with water. Next, make a paste with a ratio of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Gently rub in circular motions for a deep clean. Wash off with water.
Clean the hair
14.11
Mix a teaspoon of baking soda into your favorite shampoo to remove buildup from sprays, gels, conditioners, and other products.
Soften the skin
12/14
Add half a cup of baking soda to your bath water. It neutralizes acid, washes away sweat and sebum, and smoothes the skin. Bonus:
After drying, the material can be used further to scrub the tub clean.
Clean kids toys
13/14
You can use baking soda instead of harsh chemicals to clean your baby's trays, high chairs and toys. Remember, it doesn't kill bacteria. However, it can be combined with vinegar, which acts as a disinfectant. Be sure to rinse well.
Refresh your dentures
14/14
Dissolve two teaspoons of baking soda in warm water. Then simply soak your dentures to loosen food, remove odors, and refresh any lingering bad taste. It can also be used for retainers and mouthguards. For a more thorough job, clean them with bicarbonate and a toothbrush.
Dec 31,2022