Amazing Health Benefits of Baking Soda

Have you ever thought about drinking baking soda? After reading through its wonderful health benefits you may want to start. Also called bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate, this outstanding ingredient, dissolved in water, has long been used to relieve symptoms associated with arthritis, indigestion, heartburn and infection. Consumed in moderate amounts and at appropriate times this unusual drink can provide many benefits to the body. 

Before You Start: A Word of Caution

When drinking baking soda, mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into 1/2 glass of water. This is a safe dose that will relieve heartburn, indigestion and other ailments (see below). People aged between 5 and 60 can take up to 7 doses (at 2-hour intervals) in a 24-hour period. People older than 60 should not consume more than 3 doses within 24 hours. If consuming the maximum dose, do not exceed more than two weeks. Disorders that crop up frequently should be seen to by your doctor. Furthermore, consuming too much baking soda water can be harmful for people with diabetes, kidney disease or chronic health conditions. Read more about drinking baking soda water safely below.

The Benefits of Drinking Baking Soda Water 

Drinking baking soda water periodically can boost your heath. It works as an antacid and antiseptic, which helps ease stomach and digestive problems. Below are 6 reasons why drinking baking soda water is good for you. 

 

1. It neutralizes stomach acid

Baking soda is best known for its antacid properties, meaning that it neutralizes acid, particularly in the stomach. Acid reflux disease, often called heartburn, is normally caused due to a number of issues. Stomach acid splashes out of the stomach into the esophagus and can sometimes reach as far up as the throat, causing an unpleasant feeling. However, drinking baking soda water can help neutralize the stomach's hydrochloric acid, easing the symptoms associated with heartburn. The baking soda water also encourages burping and this relieves bloating and gas.

2. It contains mild antiseptic properties 

Baking soda is a mild antiseptic that can be used to kill some kinds of parasites, fungi and mold. To reap the benefits, apply baking soda to your toothbrush to disinfect the brush and clean your teeth. You can also gargle with baking soda water to help minimize the symptoms of a sore throat or a persistent cough.  

3. It promotes more alkaline pH in the body

While acidity is necessary for effective digestion of food, an overall alkaline pH in your body is considered healthier, primarily because many diseases thrive in an acidic environment. Diseases of a degenerative nature like osteoporosis, arthritis and cancer have all been associated with a chronically high acidity level in the body. Baking soda water will therefore bring about a worthwhile dietary change. 

 

4. It can alleviate symptoms associated with gout 

Gout is a type of joint inflammation that happens when uric acid builds up in the urine, blood and tissues. But drinking baking soda water can balance the body's pH level, alleviating the symptoms associated with gout. 

 

5. It can be used to treat kidney stones

Kidney conditions can result when the ionic balance in your body is disrupted. Acidic urine can lead to the formation of kidney stones. When this occurs, treat with baking soda to restore a healthy ionic balance, discouraging kidney stone formation. 

 

6. It can treat urinary tract infections 

Drinking baking soda water can help the body overcome the infection by reducing acid in the urine. Alongside this remedy, drink plenty of water and lots of cranberry juice too.  

 

How to Drink Baking Soda Water for Various Ailments 

 

1. Drink it for your body's pH 

Determine whether you need to drink baking soda water for your body's pH. Buy some litmus pH paper from your local pharmacy and use it to measure your urine and saliva. 

 

First thing in the morning, measure your saliva. This should ideally be between 7.0 and 7.4. Do so before you drink anything. A urine pH reading between 6.0 and 7.0 is appropriate in the morning, and this should slightly increase throughout the day. If your pH levels are consistently lower than this, you can use baking soda water to bring your levels up. 

 

Here's How: Drink a glass of water with half a teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in it twice per day. Drink it only between meals and continue to monitor your pH. If it's still low, drink the mix four times per day. Once it has normalized, include more vegetables and less acidic food into your diet.

2. Drink it for a cold or the flu 

Baking soda has been shown to reduce the duration of cold and flu. In fact, it has been shown to eliminate symptoms within 36 hours.  

 

Here's How: On the first day, drink six doses of baking soda water at two-hour intervals. On day 2, drink four doses of baking soda water at the same intervals. On the third day, drink two doses of baking soda water - one in morning and another two in the evening. Then reduce it to just one dose in the morning and one in the evening, until the symptoms have subsided. 

 

Bonus: Tips For Drinking Baking Soda Water 

• As stated above, baking soda is high in sodium and is not safe in high doses or for a long periods of time. 

• Baking soda water should not be taken by individuals who have edema, liver disease, kidney disease or high blood pressure. 

• Nursing mothers or pregnant women should avoid drinking baking soda water. 

• Cramping of the stomach and increased thirstiness may arise when consuming baking soda water. 

• If you experience swelling of the feet, weakness, slow breathing or nausea, contact your doctor. 

• Avoid baking soda water if you have high blood pressure or are on a sodium-restricted diet. 

• Check with your doctor if your prescription medication can be taken with baking soda water. 

• Baking soda water should not be given to children under the age of five. 

• Do not drink baking soda water on a full stomach. 

• Opt for pure sodium bicarbonate, as opposed to the commercial varieties available at supermarkets. Pure baking soda is widely available online. 

• Do not confuse baking soda with baking powder. It is an entirely different substance and may harm your body.

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9 Herbs That Naturally Kill Parasites

There are many powerful herbs that are used to treat parasite infections. But before you start experimenting with remedies, read this to learn the best way to naturally kill parasites.

Before we dive in, know that it is not advised to take any herbs unless you’ve been working with a professional or, even better, a functional medicine doctor with experience in parasitic infections. It’s ideal if you have been practicing a holistic lifestyle for some time. That is because the first and most critical step for healing an infection is getting your immune system up and functioning optimally.

To help this process, if you suspect you have an infection or are running a routine yearly cleanse, here are some of the best natural food and herbal remedies to naturally kill parasites.

Fresh Garlic - kills fungus, bacteria and potent viruses

Use- 1 garlic clove crushed or juiced, slowly increase the number, depending on how many you can stomach

This might come as a surprise, but do not underestimate this common household herb. It is actually among the most effective herbs for ridding the body of any unwanted organisms. Garlic is able to slow and kill over 60 types of fungus and 20 types of bacteria, as well as some of the most potent viruses.
Garlic has a history of killing parasites and controlling secondary fungal infections. It also detoxifies while gently stimulating elimination, and has antioxidant properties to protect against oxidation caused by parasite toxins. The active components in garlic that kill parasites are allicin and ajoene.  These compounds can kill amoebas including one-cell varieties, as well as pinworms and hookworms.
Allicin is not present in garlic in its natural state. When garlic is chopped or otherwise damaged, the enzyme alliinase acts on the chemical alliin, converting it into allicin, the active component contributing to its success for killing parasites.
To get the most out of garlic, be sure to use it crushed or juiced. Start off with 1 clove and work your way up to as many as you can stomach. 

Cucumber Seeds- used to remove tapeworms within the digestive tract

grind seeds into powder, add daily 1 tsp daily to a smoothie to cleanse

Cucumber seeds have been used as an all-natural treatment to remove tapeworms within the digestive tract. The powder of cucumber seeds can be used to treat tapeworms but also consumed even if you do not have a parasite, as a preventative measure.
That is because cucumbers are of course are also a vegetable. They are effective due to enzymes within the cucumber and seeds that kill tapeworms. Look for heirloom cucumber seeds, grind into a powder and add 1 tsp. to a smoothie daily during your cleanse.

Papaya- destroys parasitic worms, including intestinal and tape worms

Sugary, tropical fruit is typically not advised when dealing with parasites. However, this particular fruit has a strong ability to destroy many parasitic worms, including most intestinal worms and tapeworm. The most powerful part of the fruit is actually the seed.
The University of Maryland Medical Center advises a mixture of honey and papaya seeds, which has been found to clear stools of parasites. If you are going to consume the fruit for its benefits, it is best to remove the skin and ferment in apple cider vinegar for one day. You will want to eat eight ounces of the cultured papaya and drink 2 ounces of the brine for 4 days.
An alternative therapist suggests  suggests this papaya smoothie recipe: Take the seeds from an average-sized papaya and grind them in a coffee grinder. Next, add a tablespoon of organic virgin coconut oil. Then add about a cup of coconut milk and the rest of the papaya; finally, blend until smooth. Drink the smoothie each morning for at least 7 consecutive days. 

Clove- can kill malaria, tuberculosis, cholera, scabies and other parasites, bacteria, viruses and fungi including Candida

Best consumed with black walnut hulls and wormwood.

Cloves contains the most powerful germicidal agent in the herbal kingdom, known as eugenol. It also contains caryophyllene, which is a powerful antimicrobial agent. These components travel through the bloodstream, killing microscopic parasites and parasitic larvae and eggs.
Cloves are tremendously effective in killing malaria, tuberculosis, cholera, scabies and other parasites, viruses, bacteria and fungi, including Candida. Cloves also destroy all species of Shigella, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus. It is best consumed with black walnut hulls and wormwood.

Raw Pumpkin Seeds- anti-parasitic, toxic to parasite eggs

Grind 1/2 a cup at a time, add to smoothies or salads

These are able to kill eggs, and they contain a natural fat that is toxic to parasite eggs. Curcurbitin in pumpkin seeds has shown anti-parasitic activity, since it has the ability to paralyze worms so they drop off the intestinal walls.
Chinese scientists used pumpkin seeds to treat acute schistosomiasis and tapeworm infestations. Many parasite formulas contain pumpkin seed, but it doesn’t do much in just a few capsules. You need half a cup at a time to really work. Grind in coffee grinder and add to salads or smoothies. 

Turmeric- anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, worm-expelling and over-all body purifier

Air with coconut oil or black pepper for improved absorption

This is perhaps one of the most powerful herbs and is helpful for just about everything. It boasts powerful properties. it is an anticancer, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, worm-expelling, and an overall body purifier. This is a very safe herb to consume regularly for maintaining health as well as to use medicinally. Pair with coconut oil and black pepper for improved absorption.

Ginger- improves stomach acid production, good for gas, nausea

fresh ginger is good for eliminating mucus, while ground ginger is better for de-worming the digestive system.

A family member to turmeric, ginger has many similar qualities. It also increases circulation and helps all digestive issues. It is particularly good for gas and nausea associated with parasite die-off. It also improves stomach acid production, which kills parasites and protects us from getting infected in the first place. Fresh ginger is better for eliminating mucus, while ground ginger is better for warming the digestive system. Take both.

Cayenne- powerful ant-fungal, ability to destroy fungus, mold and parasites

try sprouted pumpkin seeds with ginger and cayenne for treating intestinal bugs

This hot pepper is a powerful anti-fungal. The best cayenne has the ability to destroy fungus, mold & parasites on contact! It increases circulation and health, and also increases effectiveness of other herbs when used in combination with them. Try sprouted pumpkin seeds seasoned with ginger and cayenne for a delicious snack and a medicine for treating intestinal bugs! The best is African Cayenne. 

Green Hulls of Black Walnut- reduces blood sugar levels, helps the body rid of toxins, effective against tapeworms, pinworms and Candida

take as an alcohol tincture 3 times a day.

These have been shown to have powerful effects on killing many varieties of parasites. The dried and ground green hull of the black walnut contains tannin, which is organic iodine, as well as juglandin.
Black walnut has been used for centuries to expel various types of worms, including parasites that cause skin irritations such as ringworm. It oxygenates the blood, which also helps kill parasites.

Black walnut is very effective against tapeworms, pinworms, Candida albicans (yeast infections) and malaria. It is also effective in reducing blood sugar levels, and helping the body rid itself of toxins.

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