Baking Soda Uses, Health Benefits.

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According to Wikipedia:

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a salt composed of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda. The natural mineral form is neutralized. It is a component of the mineral odors and is found dissolved in many mineral springs.

Uses:

Most of us put a box in the fridge to eliminate orders. It works great as a fire extinguisher. It neutralizes odors, sometimes it is even used as an underarm deodorant. A cleaner to remove tough stains. I am sure most of us are familiar with all of this and I will try not to bore you. So what else is baking soda good for, especially when it comes to personal hygiene and health?

Baking soda. Health and Hygiene:

Recent studies have shown that soaking your fruits and vegetables in baking soda removes any and all pesticides before peeling them.

In addition, baking soda has a variety of health benefits. For example, it can help treat heartburn, soothe canker sores, and even whiten your teeth.

Soothe Canker Sores:

Canker sores are small, painful ulcers that can form inside your mouth. Unlike cold sores, canker sores do not form on the lips and are not contagious. Research has found that baking soda mouthwash is great for soothing pain caused by canker sores. You can make baking soda mouthwash using the recipe in the previous chapter. Rinse your mouth with this mixture once a day until the canker sore heals.

Whiten Your Teeth:

Baking soda is a popular home remedy for whitening teeth.

Many studies have found that toothpaste containing baking soda is better for whitening teeth and removing plaque than toothpaste without baking soda.

This is likely because baking soda has mild abrasive properties that let it break the bonds of molecules that stain the teeth. It also has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that can help fight harmful bacteria.

Deodorant:

Surprisingly, human sweat is odorless.

Sweat only gains an odor after it is broken down by bacteria in your armpits. These bacteria convert your sweat into acidic waste products that give sweat its odor.

Baking soda can eliminate the smell of sweat by making the odors less acidic. Try patting baking soda onto your armpits and you may notice the difference.

Helps Improve Exercise Performance:

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a popular supplement among athletes.

Some studies show that baking soda can help you perform at your peak for longer, especially during anaerobic exercises like high-intensity training and sprinting.

During high-intensity exercise, your muscle cells start producing lactic acid, which is responsible for the burning feeling you get during exercise. Lactic acid also lowers the pH inside your cells, which may cause your muscles to tire.

Baking soda has a high pH, which may help delay fatigue, allowing you to exercise at your peak for longer.

For example, one study found that people who took baking soda exercised for an average of 4.5 minutes longer than people who didn’t take baking soda.

Relieve Itchy Skin and Sunburns:

A baking soda bath can often stop itchy skin. These baths are especially effective at soothing itches from bug bites and bee stings.

Additionally, baking soda may help soothe itching from sunburns. It seems more effective when combined with other ingredients like cornstarch and oatmeal.

To make a baking soda bath, add 1–2 cups of baking soda to a lukewarm bath. Make sure the affected area is soaked thoroughly.

For more specific areas, you can create a paste with baking soda and a bit of water. Apply a thick layer of paste to the affected area.

Helps Treat Calluses:

Calluses are hard, rough patches of skin that are caused by long periods of friction or pressure. Activities that typically cause calluses are frequent walking, gardening, or sports.

While calluses aren’t necessarily serious, they can cause pain and discomfort when applying pressure.

Interestingly, studies have found that soaking calluses in a baking soda bath may help soften them, remove any scales, and reduce discomfort.

Helps Slow the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease:

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) slowly lose the function of their kidneys.

The kidneys are incredibly important because they help remove excess waste and water from the blood. At the same time, they help balance important minerals like potassium, sodium, and calcium.

Research shows that baking soda may help slow the progression of CKD.

In a study including 134 adults with CKD, it was found that those taking sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) supplements were 36% less likely to rapidly develop kidney failure than people who did not take the supplements.

Use as a Facial Scrub and Body Exfoliate: Click for YouTube Video

Give yourself an invigorating facial and body scrub. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Rub in a gentle circular motion to exfoliate the skin. Rinse clean. This is gentle enough for daily use. (For a stronger exfoliate, try one of these great 5 Homemade Sugar Scrubs.)

Help Your Hair:

Vinegar is amazing for your hair, but baking soda has its place in the shower too. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into your palm along with your favorite shampoo. Shampoo as usual and rinse thoroughly–baking soda helps remove the residue that styling products leave behind so your hair is cleaner and more manageable.

Make a Bath Soak:

Add 1/2 cup of baking soda to your bath to neutralize acids on the skin and help wash away oil and perspiration, it also makes your skin feel very soft. Epsom salts are pretty miraculous for the bath too; read about the health benefits of Epsom salt baths.

Green tea and baking soda metabolism booster:

A recent study out of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences found that drinking green tea regularly can boost the effects of exercise to aid weight loss efforts. The study was conducted on mice that were fed a diet with high amounts of fat, exercised regularly, and given green tea extract. The mice showed an average body mass reduction of 27.1 percent and an average abdominal mass reduction of 36.6 percent.

When you combine the super-metabolizing powers of green tea with baking soda, you rev up your fat-burning power while encouraging optimal pH ( 7.2) in the body. This is necessary for balance.

A pH factor that is not optimal will cause excess acid to be stored in fat cells. An acidic person can’t burn fat well, because doing so would release the acid that is stored in body fat – and this would throw the blood pH out of whack. If your pH is not balanced, you may also feel fatigued and ill.

Choose organic green tea and add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to an 8-ounce cup before drinking. Enjoy daily.

In conclusion, there are several other uses for baking, even being able to create hydrogen. But my site is mainly concerned about, health, fitness, yoga, and exercise.

More Baking soda benefits: Health benefits

1. Baking soda is a natural antacid.
2. Known to be a natural alkalizing agent.
3. It helps alleviate urinary tract infections.
4. It is known to be an exercise enhancer.
5. Boosts kidney function.
6. Treats gout and other joint problems

Please Consult With Your Doctor Before You Try These Home Remedies.

25 Benefits and Uses For Baking Soda. (Healthline)

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Michael.

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