Treating sinus infection
Use a dash of salt and a dash of soda in 1 tablespoon of water. Snort at night when you have the problem. If allergies are constant snort every night. This may be hard in the beginning but after a week, infections go down drastically and no more sinus breath due to infection.
Treating urinary tract infection and kidney problems
Baking Soda is a powerful anti-fungal and is often used in medical facilities to treat urinary tract (fungal) infections, which include infection of the kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra. When first signs of UTI appear, a mixture of 1/2 tsp baking soda in eight ounce glass of water can be very helpful. The presence of baking soda in the body regulates the acid-base balance of the acidic urine.
Natural mouth wash
Make a homemade rinse using part salt, baking soda, and water and gargling with this will bring an instant fix with even the worst bad breath.
Shining Teeth
Baking soda is a natural teeth whitener. Add baking soda to your toothpaste and brush your teeth. This will give you shining teeth. You can also just wet your toothbrush, dip it in soda and brush your teeth with it.
Treating upset stomach and heartburn
Mix one half teaspoon in three oz water and drink the solution. Because baking soda may neutralize excess stomach acid, it can be used to treat sour stomach, heart burn, and acid indigestion.But please bear in mind that baking soda is to be used as a short-term relief method and can be harmful if used for wrong reasons or in higher amounts.
Treating skin irritations
For skin irritations a warm bath with baking soda is very effective in soothing the skin. For acne, gentle scrubbing with baking soda can help the skin shed dead surface cells that can clog pores and lead to acne. For bee stings, make a paste with baking soda and water and apply on the affected area for few minutes. This will bring comfort and relief.
Handy Tips
1. Make a solution of baking soda mixed with water and keep it handy.
2. When eye hurts, use the solution with water as eye drops.
3. The solution can be used as earwax remover.
4. For heat rash, spray the solution on the rash.
5. A mouth rinse with baking soda solution helps in relieving the pain from tooth cavity.
Important Warning!
Do not use baking soda which has had aluminum added to it, such as Arm and Hammer. Buy a product which specifically states it does not include aluminum or other chemicals.
