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Baking soda is an incredibly versatile ingredient that we can use for cleaning, as a food additive, but also for healing purposes in natural medicine.
Moreover, it is affordable, effective and easy to use. For this reason it is suitable as a substitute for many commercial products.
By using it, you can avoid the negative effects of harmful chemicals that are now found in most commercial products.
Today we will reveal some truly interesting uses of soda, whose technical name is sodium bicarbonate.
Clean and relax your feet
Soak your feet in a basin with a small amount of lukewarm water and a few tablespoons of baking soda.
To enhance the effects, gently massage them while soaking. Do this twice a week and you will see the amazing results.
Your feet will be softer, nicer, you will cure nail fungus and get rid of problems with unpleasant odor.
You can also add a bit of soda to your bath to gain energy and relax your whole body.
Baking soda is a strong antacid.
If you add 1 teaspoon to a glass of warm water and drink it, you will immediately get rid of heartburn and stomach problems.
However, take it between meals, not during or right after a meal, otherwise you could neutralize stomach acids, which would worsen your digestion.
Stops sweating
Use a mixture of water and baking soda to prevent excessive sweating and get rid of unpleasant odor.
It can serve as a deodorant, because it will keep your armpits dry without the use of chemicals.
Soothes sunburns
Add half a cup of baking soda to your bath and soak in lukewarm water for about half an hour.
For better results, do not use a towel, but let your body air dry.
Soothes a bee sting
Baking soda is beneficial in treating bee or wasp stings because its alkaline properties neutralize the formic acid in the wound and remove foreign contaminants.
For best results remove the stinger and apply a mixture of water and soda to the affected area.
Enhances the effects of shampoo
Add a little soda to your shampoo to boost its cleansing effects and make your hair shinier.
If your hair is too greasy, soak a comb or hairbrush in a mixture of water and soda and de-grease your hair by combing. Then wash it as usual.
Treats splinter wounds
According to Dr. Mercola, a combination of baking soda and water can heal skin conditions such as wounds from wooden splinters.
Conclusion
We have previously written about the literally miraculous healing effects of baking soda in the article Soda bikarbóna – Noční můra farmaceutického průmyslu.
Be sure to try it and, if you wish, write to us about your experiences in the comments under the article.
