The Many Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide is an active agent composed of nothing more than water and oxygen. The oxidation process of this substance is incredibly good at killing disease organisms. In fact, it's considered to be one of the world's safest, all-natural, sanitizers. It literally "burns" micro-organisms through oxidation.

However, this material has so many other uses, it was really hard to pick only the best or most useful ones to share with you. So, I've done my best to highlight some of the nifty things you can do with it. 

 

Tip: Make sure to only use the 3% solution for most of these items, and do not use it for internal purposes (do not swallow). Higher-strength solutions such as 30% may cause damage if ingested. 

 

1. Whiten your clothes with HP instead of bleach

 

By adding a cup of HP to the white clothes in your laundry, you will see a marked improvement in how white they are. This is a great way of getting rid of really incessant stains such as blood or wine. For blood, just pour directly on the spot, wait a minute, and then rub and rinse under cold water.

2. Boost your immune system 

Your body makes its own HP to battle infections. Our white blood cells, also known as Leukocytes, are the cells responsible for fighting disease, viruses, and infections, and some of them produce HP as their first form of attack and defense from toxins, infections, viruses, parasites and alike. 

 

3. Make a rejuvenating detox bath 

Take 2 quarts of 3% HP and pour it into a tub of warm water. Get in and enjoy a good soak for about 30 minutes, adding hot water as needed. This will help skin blemishes, detox your body and rejuvenate you in a way you haven't felt before. 

 

4. Treat foot fungus  

To use HP to cure your foot fungus, make a mixture of 50% HP and 50% water, and use a spray bottle to spritz the infected area (especially the toes) every night. Let it air dry. 

 

5. Treat Yeast Infections 

Add 2 caps or 2 tablespoons of 3% HP to warm, distilled water once or twice a week and use it to treat the problematic area. 

 

6. Cleaning your toothbrush and other hygienic tools 

There are many objects we use that need to be kept clean and sanitized, such as your toothbrush, or your child's retainer. Use a small amount of HP and dilute it with cold water to make a cleansing brew that will make sure they are clean and germ-free. 

 

7. Treating exterior Infections

 

If you have a cut that is infected, soak it in 3% HP for about 5-10 minutes, several times a day. HP is extremely good for treating infections, and you can also pour half a bottle of it in your bath to get rid of the fungus, boils or any other skin infections. 

 

Note: Do not leave on open wounds for a long time, use the solution and then wipe it off. HP can do tissue damage to open wounds if left on them for too long. 

 

8. Killing mite infections 

 Patients have reported that spraying HP on skin infected by tiny mites that bite and cause irritation, effectively kills them with incredible efficiency. Spray the area a few times, and wait a few minutes between applications. 

 

9. Taking care of your Sinus Infection 

Add a tablespoon of 3% HP to 1 cup of (non-chlorinated) water, and use it as a nasal spray. You may have to adjust the amount of HP used according to the severity of the problem. Start with just the 1 spoon first. 

 

10. Use as a mouthwash and for tooth care 

Take a capful or a tablespoon of 3% HP and hold it in your mouth for 10 minutes, once a day. Do not swallow, just spit it out. This will not only get rid of and prevent canker sores but will also whiten your teeth. It will also help in the event of a bad toothache you can't treat right away. 10 minutes several times a day will lessen the pain to a more manageable level. It also makes for a great and inexpensive mouthwash. Again, make sure not to swallow and rinse your mouth with regular water after use. 

 

11. Lighten the color of your hair 

HP is a bleaching agent and can be used to lighten your hair. Take a bottle of 3% HP and dilute some with water (50/50). Take a shower and, while the hair is still wet, spray it with the solution, then comb it through. It won't look like a burnt blonde color, but a more natural highlight for those with light brown, reddish or dirty blond hair. It is also a gradual change so you won't have a drastic new look on your hands. 

 

12. Clean your contact lenses 

As a great disinfectant, due to its remarkable skill in breaking down the proteins that build upon the lens, HP can not only clean contact lenses but will also increase the level of comfort if you have sensitive eyes, removing those little biological irritants that most solutions don't clean.

13. Boosting your dishwasher

 

 

Add about 2 oz. (60 ml) of 3% HP to your regular formula, and see how much cleaner the dishes are.

14. Make sure your cooking surfaces are disease-free 

 Fill a spray bottle with the 50/50 solution we've talked about (50% water 50% HP) and use it to spray your wooden cutting boards and cooking areas after you are done, to kill salmonella or any other bacteria that might be growing there. To be extra sure, use vinegar after the HP. 

 

15. Make a cheap and effective disinfectant 

Make a cheap and very effective disinfectant agent that is non-toxic and can be used to disinfect fruits, vegetables, pet bowls, equipment and alike. Combining vinegar and HP has been proven in several studies to kill pretty much all Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli bacteria. For this, prepare TWO spray bottles. Don't mix these two together. One will contain regular vinegar and the other regular hydrogen peroxide. 

 

Tip: Light is bad for peroxide, rending it inactive. So the best thing will be to keep it covered and in the bottle. 

 

16. Treating Mold 

If you have those little spots appearing on your walls, probably from water damage, taking care of them is better done sooner than later, or they can become toxic and dangerous. Clean them with HP a few times a day to kill them off. 

 

17. Help sprouting seeds 

 If you're trying to get a seed to grow stronger, add an ounce (30 ml) of 3% HP to 1 pint of water and let the seeds soak in it overnight. Every time you rinse the seeds, add the same amount of HP. They will grow faster and healthier. 

 

18. Preparing Vegetables 

Wash or soak vegetables in a full sink of cold water mixed with a 1/4 cup of 3% HP. Thin-skinned vegetables (such as lettuce) should soak for about 20 minutes, while thicker-skinned ones (such as cucumbers) can soak for about 30 minutes. Then drain, dry and refrigerate. This will not only kill all bacteria and neutralize chemicals but will also make sure they keep fresh in the refrigerator for longer.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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7 ways you can use baking soda to improve health, lose weight and many more

If you look around your house, especially in Indian households, there are so many things you can use to improve your health. Home remedies and natural medicine have been a part of Indian culture for a long time, and it would not be wrong to say that some home remedies actually work like magic. 
One such kitchen ingredient is baking soda or cooking soda. Used extensively in baking, baking soda can actually come in handy in various ways as a home remedy for certain health issues. Here are some uses of baking soda that will help you stay healthy, prevent and treat health problems.

Various uses of baking soda to improve health

1. As a teeth whitener – Many people use baking soda as a teeth whitener. If you have a yellow or brown tint to your teeth, due to coffee or tea, you can use a pinch of baking soda to brush your teeth. Baking soda has bleaching properties and is also a great cleaning agent. Baking soda can help in inexpensively whitening your teeth. 
2. For weight loss – Baking soda, along with apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular remedies for weight loss. Research backs the trend and has shown that apple cider vinegar along with baking soda can help in weight loss, and controlling blood sugar levels. 
3. As a home remedy for heartburn – Heartburn or acidity is a common concern among people. Baking soda can be used as an effective remedy against it. Baking soda helps in neutralizing stomach acid, which helps in relieving heartburn.
4. As a mouthwash – Baking soda has cleaning properties and also has anti-microbial properties. This helps in cleaning the mouth effectively and get rid of the bacteria that may cause smell, or growth of germs in the mouth.
5. As a skin treatment – If you are experiencing itchy or scaly skin, you can use baking soda as a skin treatment. Sunburns can also be treated with baking soda and can work as an effective remedy especially during this hot, summer season.
6.  As a deodorant:  Since 4 years, I stopped using store bought deodorant, as I'm a thyroid cancer survivor, our daughter-in-law said, why don't you make your own deodorant, so there will be less chance of you getting breast cancer. My deodorant is not only cheap, but I feel more effective than store bought, as even in peak sultry season, I don't smell bad now ! The simple ingredients are 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 tsp of coconut oil and 2 tsp of rose water, mix all well in a small container with a lid. I use my fingers ( which God has given us to use) to apply the mixture after my bath. Some people asked me if the oil doesn't stain, I didn't find such a thing. Those who like strong smell, can use any essential oils few drops as well.
7.  For insect bite: Often when my grandchildren come, mosquitoes or other insects bite them, they start itching. I've used baking soda 1/4 tsp, few drops of milk, mix well, apply the paste over the bite, it will soothe them and itching stops.
8. To improve the effect of shampoo or other ingredients for hair wash- I use now shikakai powder for hair wash, I mix 1/2 tsp of baking soda to 2 tsp of shikakai pdr, which helps it to increase in quantity and washes hair well.
9.  To whiten clothes- when I soak white clothes in hot water with soap, depending on the number of clothes you need 1/2 tsp for about 3-4 white clothes. I mix with soap pdr. and soak the clothes, I find it gets whiter. Once a week, I add 2 tsp of baking soda to my washing machine during wash and next day I use a cup of vinegar in the machine to remove the salts and scales from the machine.    
10. This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.     
    

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