18 Surprising Benefits of Baking Soda. Number 18 is Incredible!

Baking soda, also known as Sodium Bicarbonate, is a common baking ingredient but not everyone are aware of the many health benefits that it has for us. 

It is not only a kitchen thingy but a helpful aid to get rid of body odor, acne, UTI or Urinary Tract Infection, and even cancer.

Here are the benefits that you can get from Baking Soda and on how to prepare it as a natural remedy:

1. Removes Body Odor

• Use baking soda directly on your armpit as a powder.

2. Insect bites, rashes, and minor skin irritation

• Combine a teaspoon of baking soda with small amount of water.
• Apply it on the affected area.
• Leave it for a couple of minutes.
• Rinse with the help of water.

3. Exfoliates Skin

• Combine a tablespoon of baking soda with water.
• Apply on skin.
• Do this once a week.

4. Eradicate Plaque and Whitens Teeth

• Simply combine a pinch of baking soda with your toothpaste.
• Brush your teeth with the mixture.

5. Relives Heartburn and Indigestion

• Simply add a teaspoon to two cups of water.
• Consume this remedy 30 minutes after consuming your meal.

6. Get rids of Foot Odor

• Combine few cups of baking soda and water.
• Douse your feet on the mixture for at least half an hour.
• Rinse with water, pat to dry, and apply lotion to moisturize.

7. Nail Cleanser

• Pour a little amount of baking soda on your nail.
• Brush your nail with nailbrush and clean

8. Relieves Tired Feet

• Combine few cups of baking soda and water.
• Douse your feet on the mixture for at least half an hour.
• Rinse with water, pat to dry, and apply lotion to moisturize.

9. Hand Cleanser

• Combine three parts of baking soda with one part of water.
• Douse your hands on it for at least 15 to 30 minutes.

10. Soothes Sunburn

• Just combine few amounts of baking soda with cold water.
• Douse the clean towel into the mixture.
• Place the towel on the burned skin in order to relieve both of the irritation and itching.

12. Hair Cleanser

• Add a tablespoon pf baking soda to your regular shampoo.
• Rub the mixture on your hair.
• Wash it well with water.

13. Mouthwash and Breath Deodorizer

• Combine teaspoon of baking soda with 100ml of water.
• Mix them well and use it as a mouthwash.

14. Whitens Skin

• Combine 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking soda with enough amount of filtered water.
• Combine them thoroughly until it turns to a paste.
• Apply it on your face.
• Leave for a couple of minutes.
• Wash it well with the help of water.
• Use this remedy for at least two to three times a week.

15. Lowers stomach acid

• Combine ¼ teaspoon of baking soda with a glass water.
• Consume this remedy.

16. Removes and prevents Acne, Zits, Blackheads, Whiteheads and Pimples

• Rinse your face with help of soap and water.
• Combine baking soda with warm water and mix them thoroughly until it forms a thick paste.
• Apply it on your face.
• Leave it for a couple of minutes.
• Wash your face with water again.

 17. Improves the Function of the Kidney

• First day, dissolve at least ½ teaspoon of baking soda under your tongue.
• Second to third day, combine 1.2 teaspoon of baking soda with ½ teaspoon of salt and about 1.5 liters of water and consume it for 2-3 days.
• Fourth day, reduce the daily to ¼ teaspoon of baking soda and 1/3 teaspoon of salt.

18. Prevents Cancer

Baking Soda can assist the increase of the pH level of tumors and maintains the pH balance of blood and healthy tissues. Its alkalinity fights against the acidity of cancers.

• Dilute at least ¼ to ½ teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of water.
• Consume for at least twice a day.

Source: Read and Digest

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