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1. Tooth care
Baking soda is mildly abrasive to help get rid of plaque. In addition, it has an antibacterial effect, refreshes breath and improves the condition of the gums. Mix baking soda with sea salt in a ratio of 6: 1 and blend until smooth. Apply the resulting paste to the teeth and gums, spit out the excess. After 15 minutes, rinse your mouth. In turn, by mixing crushed strawberries with ½ teaspoon of baking soda, you will get an excellent tooth whitening agent. Leave it on your teeth for 5 minutes and do not use it more than once a week. You can also mix a teaspoon of baking soda and a few drops of peppermint oil in a glass of water to use as a mouthwash. When using baking soda for dental care, care should be taken in the frequency of use, as overusing it can damage the enamel.
2. For insect bites
To reduce swelling and reduce itching from insect bites, simply make a paste with baking soda and water. Take a teaspoon of baking soda and add a little water to form a paste. Apply several times a day. For more ways to deal with and protect against insect bites, see Naturally Mosquito-Free.
3. To get rid of pesticides
Unfortunately, a lot of pesticides are used in the production of vegetables and fruits. You can get rid of them from these products by soaking them for 2-3 minutes in an alkaline solution. Put a tablespoon of baking soda into a liter of water to get the right cleaning fluid. You can read more about pesticides in food in ‘Pesticides Your Enemy’.
4. Baking
This use of soda is familiar to us and has been used for centuries. This way you can prepare cakes, cookies and even bread. It is enough to take 1 teaspoon of baking soda for kg of flour. You can find recipes for buckwheat crackers with soda in ‘Buckwheat flour not only for pancakes’.
5. As a deodorant
If you want to avoid the use of parabens and aluminum, which are found in traditional deodorants and antiperspirants, go for baking soda. It is enough to mix a teaspoon of baking soda and a few drops of your favorite oil with the right amount of water to create a white, creamy liquid and spray it on the skin of your armpits or feet.
Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda. Stir in the butter. Add the raisins. Pour in the egg and buttermilk. Knead your hand, sprinkling the dough with flour if it is too sticky. Arrange in the shape of a ball on the baking tray. Bake at 220 degrees Celsius for 35-45 minutes.
6. Hair care
To keep your hair shiny, easier to detangle and more voluminous, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to 1 tablespoon of shampoo. Wash your hair with this mixture and rinse. The effect will be similar to the use of expensive conditioners at the hairdresser. Plus, it’s a great way to get rid of the chlorine smell from your hair after visiting the pool. Use the mixture 1-2 times a month. You can also use baking soda as a dry shampoo. Just sprinkle a little on your hair and disentangle it a little. It will work just like ready-made drugs from the drugstore.
7. As a peeling
To cleanse and firm the skin at the same time, it is worth peeling it from time to time. For this purpose, you can use a paste made of 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of crushed oatmeal and 3 tablespoons of water. For your face, you can prepare a mixture of 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 2 tablespoons of water, or you can mix a tablespoon of honey with a tablespoon of baking soda. As a result, the skin will be clean, soft and supple.
8. As a relaxing bath
You do not have time to go to the SPA, and you need relaxation and beautification? Nothing easier. Just throw half a glass of baking soda, a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of lavender oil into a bathtub filled with warm water to get a soft and cleansed skin. The lavender scent will also help you relax. On the other hand, when you feel that your feet are swollen and sore after a day, a bowl of warm water and 3 tablespoons of baking soda will be perfect. In addition, such a 20-minute bath will soften the skin of the feet, which will facilitate the removal of calluses and calluses. For this, in turn, you can use scrub with soda.
9. For colds
One old recommendation from the early 20th century indicates that drinking soda water can help reduce flu symptoms within 36 hours. It should be used for 3 days. The first one should be drunk 6 times a day with a glass of water with ½ teaspoon of baking soda at 2-hour intervals. The second, 4 times a day, the same dose, also 2 hours apart, and the third, water with soda should be drunk in the morning and evening. On the following days, you should drink the same dose of baking soda only in the morning and continue until the symptoms have completely disappeared.
10. As an alkalizing drink
Baking soda can help neutralize digestive juices. Most antacids contain some form of bicarbonate. Baking soda instantly neutralizes acidity, so it can be effective in heartburn or indigestion. In this case, prepare a drink of half a glass of water with teaspoon of baking soda. It can be taken every 2 hours, but not more than 7 such doses in 24 hours. He can use this fluid as needed, but it is not a treatment for stomach problems. Excessive consumption of baking soda can upset the acid-base balance in the body.
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