HOW A PINCH OF BAKING SODA CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE IN 10 WAYS
Although we use it frequently in our
everyday life, baking soda is still a mystery to a lot of people regarding its
qualities. Besides it’s good for cooking, it provides numerous health benefits to
the human health.
Baking soda is made of sodium
bicarbonate and it is mostly used for boosting the dough, adding texture and
flavor to it. It is also known as nahcolite, which is a derivative of mineral
natron. Centuries back, people used it for cleaning their houses and yards.
But, in 1920s , baking soda was firstly used for medical purposes.
Baking soda is inexpensive and you can
easily find it in all markets. It is used for healing of injuries and as a
cosmetic product, too. So, take a look how you can use baking soda in 11 other
different ways.
Natural
Deodorant
Antiperspirants have a lot of aluminum
and parabens, so in case you want to get rid of the heavy compounds, baking
soda is the right thing for you. Apply some soda under your armpits and the smell
will disappear
INSECT
BITES AND POISON IVY
Mix water and baking soda and apply the
mixture directly on the insect bites to prevent from itching.
HEARTBURN,
INDIGESTION, AND ULCER PAIN
Mix ½ glass of water with ½ tsp. of
baking soda and drink the mixture every second hour in order to treat stomach
acid, indigestion, heartburn, and ulcer pain.
FOOT
SOAK AND EXFOLIATOR
Mix warm water with 3 tbsp. of baking
soda and soak your feet in it. Or, make a paste and scrub your feet with it in
order to cleanse the skin
Mix ACV with baking soda and soak your
body in it. You can afterward cleanse the bathtub with it.
HAND
CLEANSER
Mix water and b.soda in ration 1:3 and
use the mixture to clean your hands from unpleasant smells and dirt.
SPLINTER
REMOVAL
Mix water and 1 tbsp. of b.soda and
apply the mixture on the affected area twice on a daily basis to eliminate
splinters within 2 days.
SUNBURN
TREATMENT
Add half cup of b.soda in some warm
water and soak yourself in it order to treat sunburns. Or, dip a cloth or a
towel in the mixture and apply on the painful areas directly.
TOOTH
AND GUM PASTE
Study proved that stimulates plaque
removal of teeth even better than a traditional toothpaste brushing. It
eliminates bacteria in the mouth. Mix baking soda and salt in 6:1 ratio to get
rid of the bacteria in your gums. Take small amount on your index finger and
rub the gums.
TEETH
WHITENER
Take a strawberry and mix it with ½ tsp.
of baking soda. Then, apply on your teeth and leave it to stay for 5 minutes.
Next, brush your teeth as you usually do and rinse well. Do this once a week.
BAKING
SODA AS A NATURAL CLEANSER
It was used as a cleaning tool for a
long time. Even the Statute of Liberty was cleaned with during its 1986
restoration. You can cleanse your kitchen if you sprinkle some over the dirty
surfaces.
Moreover, if you mix ACV, water,
and baking soda, you can even cleanse your bathroom, the grill, and all of your
pans, toys, cutlery, silverware, and etc. In addition, you can use baking soda
as a fabric whitener and fabric softener. It can clean your carpets if you
sprinkle some over them and leave it to act for 15 minutes.
Can be used for cleaning your veggies,
too. Use it while you wash them in order to eliminate all the dirt from them.
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