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Baking Soda Cures
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WARNING!
*** BAKING SODA CAN DEPLETE THE BODY OF ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS, ESPECIALLY B VITAMINS, FOLIC ACID AND CHROMIUM!
PLEASE READ ALL THE READER-REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS BELOW AND ALSO ON THE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR & BAKING SODA CURES PAGE.
DISCLAIMER
Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.
BAKING SODA DETAILS
Details from the box of Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda:
Nutritional Facts:
Serving Size: 1/8 teaspoon (600mg) **
Carlories: 0
Total Fat: 0g
Sodium 150mg (6% Daily Value)
Protein 0g
**Amount in a serving of baked food.
Uses
Relieves:
* heartburn
* acid indigestion
* sour stomach
* upset stomach due to these symptoms
Warnings:
Do not use if you are on a sodium restricted diect unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Do not administer to children under age 5.
STOMACH WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT TAKE UNTIL POWDER IS COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT WHEN OVERLY FULL FROM FOOD OR DRINK.
Consult a doctor if severe stomach pain occurs after taking this product.
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks.
Directions:
Add 1/2 teaspoon to 1/2 glass of water every 2 hours or as directed by physician.
Dissolve completely in water.
Accurately measure 1/2 teaspoon.
Do not take more than the following amounts in 24 hours:
Seven 1/2 teaspoons
Three 1/2 teaspoons if you are over 60 years
Do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks.
Other Information: Each 1/2 teaspoon contains 616mg sodium
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03/24/2009: Eileen from St Andrews, Fife, Scotland writes: "Hi there,
Ted mentions ACV with Baking Soda. I assume the latter is Sodium Bicarbonate (and not what we call Baking Powder here in the UK). I live in UK and tried to locate pharmaceutical grade Sodium Bicarbonate but was confused that it came under the heading of Industrial Chemicals with other cleaning agents!! Have I got the right stuff. I don't want to end up swallowing something I'm supposed to claen my kitchen sink with!!
Many thanks, Eileen"
EC: Baking soda is both used for cleaning and for heartburn! Here are 2 posts from apple cider vinegar + baking soda page that may clarify the issue:
04/23/2007: Janelle from Brisbane, Australia replies: "After reading a lot of comments regarding this remedy, it seems that people are getting confused between Bicarb Soda and Baking Soda. They are two different products. Could you please make it clear to those people who are referring to Bicarb Soda. Thanks.
4/24/2007: Janelle writes again: "Hi, I wrote to you yesterday asking if you could advise people about the difference between Baking Soda and Bicarbonate Soda. It seems that it was actually my mistake. In Australia and England (it seems) we don't refer to a product called Baking Soda. We call it Bicarb Soda. I think some people outside the US are getting confused because we also have Baking Powder which is a different product, usually Wheat/Corn flour with added Mineral Salts. Bicarb Soda is definately Sodium Bicarbonate and is the correct product. Hope this clears things up. Thanks for the great website."
06/18/2010: A. Rose from Portland, Or replies: "hi, I think it's very important to clarify that bicarbonate of soda is manufactured in at least two different ways. One of the ways uses other potentially harmful chemicals, with the final product being bicarbonate of soda, but it is for industrial uses and not necessarily safe for eating.The bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, product made for household use and sold under a certain popular brand in the USA, for instance, is specifically made with a DIFFERENT process and not using the same industrial chemicals. So please, use a product that is labeled and specifically made for household uses including food, if you intend to put it in food / drink, ingest it, bathe in it, or clean dishes with it, etc."
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[YEA] 04/05/2010: Shotzie from Lynchburg, Va writes: "Last night I had such an attack of gastric acid reflux I thought I was going to have a heart attack and die. I am not exaggerating. I tried everything ice, tums, milk.... Then I went on line and googled your site. I tried the baking soda 1/4 tsp in 8 oz of water and what a difference. WOW I am singing your praises today. Did sleep upright in the recliner finally got some sleep. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Why hasn't a doctor told me this before? Today I do have some chest congestion ( I think I got some acid in my lungs) but what a difference. I have bookmarked your site and will be here again. Thanks so much!!!"
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01/25/2010: Barbara from Greenbrae, Ca writes: "I have been researching all the info I can find about whether it's safe to take baking soda to reduce acid in the stomach/body. (I have gastritis and GERD). The conclusive evidence I've found states that NO, it isn't safe-- if you add bicarbonate to the stomach and blood directly, over time it actually interferes with the body's natural ability to produce necessary acid for digestion. For example, many OTC remedies such as Tums aren't made to be taken on a regular basis, just for an emergency aid now and then. So I just wanted to share this perspective, since so many folks are adding baking soda to ACV, or drinking it alone on a daily basis. I'm going for barley juice to alkalinize, plus the proper diet, supplements, etc.. Barbara"
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[QUESTION] 01/15/2010: Phil from Dearing, Ga/usa writes: "Hello to all. I was wondering about some things I have read and need to know the differance.
It is said as people get older that their stomach acid decreases and maybe Iodine should be supplemented.
Then it is said to take baking soda on an empty stomach before meals to help with alkalinty.
My questions is... Would the baking soda decrease stomach acid futher or is there a differance???Someone please answer this if you know.
Also, say I want to use blackstrap molasses for sweet tea, instead of sugar. I currently use a half of cup of sugar per gallon of tea. How much Blackstrap would be equivalent?
Thanks in advance!"
01/16/2010: Nickieb from Ruislip, Middlesex Uk replies: "Hi PhilAs I understand it the stomach is quite clever. It will produce alkalis to deal with anything acid you eat and it will produce acid to deal with the sodium bicarb or anything else which is essentially alkaline.
Concerning the tea. How can you taste it with that much sugar in? The Blackstrap molasses is a good move but try one teaspoon in 2/3 cup hot water plus 1/3 cup apple juice. (Tea should be drunk with a little milk if you don't like it black.) You must know how bad that much sugar is. You are thrashing your adrenals and they affect everything else and the sugar makes you piss of any magnesium in the body leaving you nervy, prone to osteo-porosis and dentist bills and thyroid probs so a couple of drops Iodine in the drink twice a day might not be a bad idea.
So get some Glutamine powder and take in water. It's practically tasteless and stabilises your sugar levels so you don't get cravings. Start off with 1/2 tsp in a glass and build up slowly so you don't get gas. Also supplement with Magnesium as you must be lacking altho the BSM will help; you'll notice the difference. And if you really want a sweet sin occasionally, for heavens sakes have a Rolls Royce sin like Belgian chocolate or a delicious pastry instead of crappy old refined sugar.
The ACV and BSM are brilliant; do try them and remember- alway sin with style! Nickie"
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05/09/2008: Sandy from Salisbury, MD writes: "WOW! I googled whether using sodium bicarb frequently for acid reflux might be harmful - and was amazed at all the information and other uses for it! I will be printing this for future use, and for my sister, who is a nurse suffering with gout, to see if it helps her. I am getting extremely interested in finding more natural ways to treat symptoms and illnesses after working in the medical field for 25 years, and seeing how frequently prescribed medications don't help, or the side effects or interactions are too much to deal with. I'll check your site frequently!! Thanks!"
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[YEA] 01/18/2008: James from Houston, TX writes: "Hi I have occasional acid refulx and my wife has it severe at times. DO NOT TAKE ACV for Acid Reflux! It just doesn't make any sense. Acid Reflux is an Acid - you neutralize Acids with Bases (Alkaline).
pH less than 7 = Acidic, pH > 7 = Basic (Alkaline). Vinegar pH = 3ish
An antacid is any substance, generally a base, which counteracts stomach acidity. In other words, antacids are stomach acid neutralizers. I truly believe that adding an ACID to your stomach to reduce Stomach Acid is the wrong approach. You should add a BASE like baking soda. Rolaids & Tums are both Calcium Carbonate. Alka-Seltzer is Soduim BiCarbonate. Baking Soda = Sodium BiCarbonate. In the duodenum, gastric acid is neutralized by sodium bicarbonate. So Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) is used internally by the body to naturally regulate stomach Acid. The equation is HCl NaHCO3 → NaCl H2CO3. HCL = HydroChloric (Stomach) acid
NaHC03 = Baking Soda.
Just add a little bit of baking soda to some water, swirl it around, and drink it. Within a few minutes you will belch. The belch is the gas released when the baking soda neutralizes your stomach acid (or if its crept into your throat it will neutralize it there). You will feel much better immediately. Baking Soda is completely safe.
'Why would you ever want to add an acid (vinegar) to another acid (HCL) with the hopes of reducing acid? That doesn't make any sense.
Vinegar is acetic acid (CH3COOH). Some of these recipies recommend you add Baking Soda to ACV. When vinegar is added to sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), it produces a volatile mixture of carbonic acid rapidly decomposing into water and carbon dioxide bubbles, making the reaction "fizz". It is exemplified as the typical acid-base reaction in school science experiments. The salt that is formed is sodium acetate. Basically, this little experiment proves that its better to just take baking soda. The Vinegar is the acid and the Baking Soda is the base. The Baking Soda neutralizes the acid. Its the same way in your stomach, just add the Baking Soda and it will neutralize the acid. All you need is about a teaspoon of baking soda in an ounce or two of water. Problem solved immediately.
Good luck and I hope this helps."
03/01/2008: John from Duluth, Minnesota replies: "I read a message from James from Houston who took issue with using acid (apple cider vinegar) to fight stomach acid (HCl). It should be noted that vinegar is classified as a "weak" acid whereas HCl is a strong acid. In spite of the fact that both are acids, a weak acid will still react with a strong acid and diminish the acidity. The final result may not rise above the pH of the weak acid, but it is a significant improvement over the pH of the strong acid."
01/14/2009: Echoe from Des Moines, Iowa replies: "I wanted to add on to Ted's feedback on the objection to Apple Cider Vinegar for acid reflux.
It must be understood what the cause of the reflux is. Depending on the cause, the response will be different.
For some, the cause of the reflux is a production of too much acid, in which case, lemon juice in water, baking soda, and if chosen, an antacid of some sort.
However, for others, the cause of the reflux is not that too much acid is made, but too LITTLE acid. You can tell if you have little or no burping when you use baking soda as your remedy. The reason for the reflux in this case is not acid, but fermentation of food that is just sitting in your stomach. This means the remedy called for would be MORE acid. In which case, vinegar is very helpful.
The reason for adding 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to vinegar is to help stop the burning effect of vinegar as you drink it. However, if you can stand it, vinegar at full strength with no reduction is recommended in this case."
03/28/2009: DrJ from Bombay, India replies: "Dear James,
These is alot of science in that post but its not to accurate. ACV may be acid to taste but it forms an alkaline "ash" once digested. ACV is an excellent remedy on its own diluted in water (not mixed with bicarb etc) if sipped through out the day. It simulates digestive enzyme function. Using for low HCL reflux is best. For best results with high HCL reflux try the Lemon/bicarb formula or Citric acid/bicarb formula!"
EC: Those formulas are found here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.html
[YEA] 01/30/2010: Shinyfun from Greenville, Sc replies: "This worked great for my heart burn. But I was concerned that after one sip of 1/8th teaspoon baking soda to 1 cup water made me sneeze about 30 times and I felt like thowing up to the point I kept VERY close to the bathroom (in a 5 minute span)... but now that I'm done sneezing, my heart burn is gone."
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[YEA] 12/23/2007: Gina from Newport, United Kingdom writes: "Thank you for this site. I had lump in throat, uncomfortable in the back discomfort in the chest area. ACID REFLUX was taking over. Now honestly I do not have any symptons I drank southern comfort last night for the first time in years. The cure for me was, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in the morning and night, still taking omeprazole in the day. NO CHOCOLATE OR FAT WHAT SO EVER. Porridge for break fast. No more pain honest."
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[YEA] 05/05/2007: Marty from Lake Alfred, FL writes: "I use baking soda in all my drinking water for better health in general. Use only enough too nuturalize the acid found in nearly all municipal water supplies and [unbeliveably] in bottlrd water too.I got relief from acid reflux, not nearly as much cold or sinus problem, and better joint condition.I did the PH test several times and found a pinch of baking soda about the size of the small finger nailin every glass or bottle of store bought water does the job. Most people have an acidic Body PH and the object is to keep the body PH above 7. 7.2 would be great. There are many other health benifits to this. 6 to 8 glasses per day recomended, the water taste better too. If you mix the soda with water and can taste the soda you are using too much. Be Healthy Be Happy!! Marty"
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[YEA] 10/29/2009: Sweetpea from Henderson, Nv, U.S. writes: "Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda) for Acne
My son is 12 years old and has bad acne for about 1 1/2 years. I tried many of the over the counter products: cleansers, facial scrubs, toners, astringents, and moisturizers, but nothing worked. While doing some house cleaning using sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water it occured to me to try that for a face wash for him. I made a paste and have him use it every morning and every night ~ he uses it like any other facial cleanser and it has been fantastic! The pimples have shrunk in size and many are gone. His pores are much smaller. It doesn't burn, sting, or dry out his face. And best of all, it is really inexpensive."
[YEA] 01/20/2010: Rose from Gaithersburg, Md. replies: "A friend told me about this website, and its has changed my thinking about the products that I have been applying on my face. I have had bad acne and was put on acutane, which worked. lately I've noticed some little blemish coming back..
I started gently washing my face and body with Baking soda, I haven't used soap at all and find my skin complexion to be clear, and my body is not that itchy. I do have a question about long term use of baking soda on the face? Has anyone out there been using it long term??"
[YEA] 03/15/2010: Achdah from Atlanta, Ga replies: "I was a big acne suffer for many years. I've been using baking soda and diluted peppermint soap for over 2 years as a facial wash. I found that baking soda is a great exfoliate when added to the natural cleanser. I also use baking soda as a body exfollient once per month. My skin is clear and soft. I have recently begun using coconut oil as a moisturizer. At one time any type of moisturize would have exacerbated my acne. In essence, you are on the right track."
[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/31/2010: Sandy from Silver Spring, Md replies: "I have adult acne for 4years, I am 41yrs old. Finally I found this site and started treat my face with baking soda and acv and olive oil for 2weeks, but I got a lot of small pimples appear on my forehead. Is it ok? or Do I have to stop using it? If anyone know about this please tell me."
06/22/2010: Dianna from Austin, Tx replies: "it is probably the olive oil. for me olive oil makes me break out even though my skin is more prone to dryness. sesame oil makes me break out too. i usually do not have pimples pretty much ever - so i can tell soon whether or not something is causing me to break out and i've used either olive oil or sesame oil and the very next day had a cystic type pimple show up!
try using another oil - castor oil works for me - virgin coconut oil works good too - but my skin is too dry for the VCO."
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[YEA] 02/25/2008: Missy from Thief River Falls, MN writes: "I have been using baking soda in the mornings with my face wash for over 6 months now and I have been acne free since. I am 35 and was still experiencing mild acne with more breakouts around my menstrual cycle. I don't even experience a single pimple around that time of the month! It's truly amazing to me! I started using Hydrogen Peroxide after I washed my face and shortly after I added the baking soda, so I thought it was the combo, but I started to get lazy and stopped using the peroxide, and didn't get any flare ups so now I know it was just the baking soda doing the work!"
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[YEA] 03/20/2009: Bill from Satellite Beach, FL writes: "I have found that the only thing that alkalizes my body is aluminum free backing soda. I take about a teaspoon a day, usually at night on an empty stomach. It does work, as the ph strips confirm, but I wonder is it healthy to do this everyday? Does someone know the accurate answer to this?"
EC: FYI -- Aluminum-free baking soda is a bogus product. Read the feedback here:
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/baking_soda.html#ALUMINUM
10/23/2009: Cindy from Van Nuys, Ca replies: "I have found that taking the juice of one lemon or lime daily alkalizes my pH. I usually mix it into a very large glass of water and take it in the evening. I know it sounds odd that an acidic fruit would help, but through research I found that the lemon and lime actually turn alkaline in the body.
I used to suffer from chronic neck and shoulder pain, and tension headaches that would often turn into migraines from the Lactic acid buildup in my system. I for the first time in about 8 years have found freedom from these issues with a simple lemon..."
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[YEA] 10/22/2008: Bill from Milwaukee, WI writes: "I find the 1/2 to a full teaspoon of baking soda is the only thing that alkalizes my urine ph the next morning. Does anyone know if this much baking soda is bad for the liver, kidneys, or the body in any way?"
10/24/2008: Alain from Ottawa, Canada replies: "ANSWER TO BILL ABOUT BAKING SODA
Hi Bill:
I would consider using exclusively baking soda as a quick fix. I would be concerned if used over an extended period of time. Some people, like myself, may have problems with water retention. This is why baking soda + Apple Cider Vinegar and potassium bicarbonate or potassium citrate would probably be better because of a better sodium/potassium ratio (sodium in the extracellular fluid and potassium in intracellular fluid).
Overall Health Part 2: Imbalance Often Leads to Hypertension
http://www.drpasswater.com/nutrition_library/Potassium _to _Sodium_Ratio.html
Yet, the best is to alkalize with good quality foods. Search for pH balance on the web for more information.
Look at the links below that will redirect you to some of my posts in earthcliinic about pH balance.
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acv_baking_soda_cures_questions.html#Question_1641
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/cancer_questions.html#Question_2158
Good luck"
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[YEA] 03/19/2008: Anna from East Lansing, US writes: "Regarding the recommendation by Ted to consume sodium bicarbonate in order to increase the body's pH...I can't (off the top of my head) quote exact solubility constants, but free carbonate anions are likely to bind with aqueous calcium cations in the blood, forcing the body to "steal" calcium from bone in order to maintain its delicate ion balance. Perhaps this is why consumption of soda pop (which is carbonated) is associated with bone loss. People assume it is the acid in the pop, but the electrochemical potential of a redox reaction in which solid calcium donates electrons to oxygen in the presence of hydronium cations to yield water and aqueous calcium cations will be at MOST on the order of 10^-6 V, and that would be for EXTREMELY acidic blood (pH 6)."
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"EC: Baking Soda is a key ingredient in Ted's Alkalizing Formulas! Click here to read more."
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[YEA] 06/12/2008: Olkeriil from Portland, Maine, U.S.A writes: "Allergy, I have a worst allergy problem than most people. But about 3 weeks ago I started to use baking soda to rinse my sinuses. I have no problem now and that is why I share this with your readers. Thanks, Olkeriil"
04/29/2010: Jo from Vancouver, Canada replies: "please share the exact measurements you used. Thank you. also, did the BS cure your sinus problems, or just allow them to be managed?"
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05/05/2010: Juhn from Dallas, Tx. writes: "The common baking soda at a grocery store Arm & Hammer has aluminum in it like coffee powders the aliminum helps it blend/mix better but not healthy. Go to a health store get aluminum free.
Baking powder is baking soda(good Ph.) PLUS a acidic compound DO NOT TAKE baking powder
Sodium Laurante is one of a hundred names for ASPIRIN."
EC: Arm & Hammer baking soda does NOT contain aluminum, according to the research from one of our contributors and Dr. Mark Sircus. Please see below posts for more information.
05/11/2010: Grandad from Exeter, Devon, Uk replies: "I have a member of my family suffering from Alzheimers, and as part of ongoing reserch, I recently had a Lab conduct analysis for Aluminium in a number of different brands of Bicarb, inc Dr Oetkers Bicarbonate of Soda.
The result was as follows - Aluminium <0.01 mg/kg.
Basically I am told by the Lab, that this is as low an amount of Aluminium as your going to get with Bicarb,this and anouther brand had the lowest Aluminium content out of the Bicarbs tested.
I consider this to be as safe as it gets for Aluminium within Bicarb, and we continue to use Dr Oetkers on a regular basis for things such as Baking, deoderant and teeth hygene etc.
The content of Aluminium within anouther tested brand was 2.8 mg/kg - so you see the Aluminium content between brands can vary....
A word of caution with regards to any brand claiming to be Aluminium free etc, becouse if the Bicarb is sold in a plastic pot etc, then it can leach Aluminium from the plastic into the Bicarb....
Thats right, Aluminium from plastic! - it came as a shock to me too!
As you may be aware, Manufacturers can and do sometimes play with words....Ie in this instance, what they are possibly saying is - our bicarb at source is Aluminium free, and perhaps that is correct? - but in my experience, what they never mention is the fact the fact that the plastic container has the capability to leach Aluminium into the product....
Perhaps the manufacturers are just unaware that plastic has the capability of leaching?
Through my research I have learnt that this leaching may not always happen, but that it can, and in fact, is an excuse used by one brand for Aluminium being confirmed within their Bicarb??
The bottom line to me is it matters not where the Aluminium came from, but the fact that it IS there!
I can also confirm that there is an agreed safety level for food products and leaching from packaging.
When you look into this further I guarantee you will be stunned as to what they deem safe for our consumption...
For further information on this, you may wish to start by refering to the following EU legislation Document,
Council of Europes Policy Statements Concerning Materials and Articals intended to come into contact with food sources - section 23.
I came across this website by chance, but after reading this topic I joined in order to post this information.
hope it helps?
T"
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03/14/2010: Earth Clinic writes: "For those wondering about the aluminum content in Arm & Hammers baking soda, here's an excerpt from a recent Mark Sircus newsletter:
http://sodiumbicarbonate.imva.info/index.php/administration-methods/product-quality-and-cost/
..."Though I have been using Bob's Red Mill sodium bicarbonate I have recently received two boxes of Arm and Hammers and I sat for quite a while admiring their boxes and all the information on them. I have been in touch directly with the company and have been reassured of its absolute purity meaning there is no aluminum in it. Arm and Hammers is as aluminum free as Bob's Red Mill, which advertizes itself specifically to be aluminum free, and in the process has convinced most people I know that Arm and Hammers has aluminum when it does not...."
04/08/2010: Lilydy from Alice Springs, Australia replies: "Question regarding aluminum in baking soda. I don't see the Hammer brand. The popular brand here in Australia seems to be McKenzie Bicarb Soda. I just emailed to inquire about additives or aluminum content. The reply is they don't put in any additives."Our bicarb contains naturally occurring aluminium at a level of 0.2 mg per kg (ppm) max". Any comment on this? Is this alright in terms of aluminum content. I am taking this regularly with apple cider vinegar so hope that the natural aluminum content in this is not significant. Thanks for your comment."
04/10/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines replies: "Hi Lilydy ...Regarding your worry on Aluminium content of Mackenzie's Baking Soda(MBS):
0.2 mgs = 0.0002 grams
1 Kg = 1000 grams
0.0002/1000 X 100% = 0.00002% Aluminium per kilogram of MBS
So Mackenzie's BS contains 0.00002% Aluminium
Since 1 teaspoonful of Mackenzie's BS is approx 5 gms in weight:
Therefore, one teaspoon of MBS would contain:
5/1000 X .0002 grams = 0.000001 grams or 1 microgram of Aluminium
So 1 teaspoon of MBS contains a maximum of about 1 microgram or one part per million of Aluminium.
And since we normally only take Baking Soda at less than a teaspoonful at a time, I think that you're pretty safe using Mackenzie's Baking soda. This is not a significant amount of aluminium."
04/11/2010: Lilydy from Alice Springs, Australia replies: "Hi Bill,Thank you for your reply regarding my concern. Put it like that makes a lot of sense. Glad to see fellow Filipino active contributor here...salamat :).Cheers."
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[QUESTION] 01/03/2010: Sheena from Glasgow, Scotland writes: "Bicarbonate of Soda / Sodium Bicarbonate & Aluminum
I would like to find out if anyone knows if Dr Oetker (Supercook) Bicarbonate of Soda contains aluminum. This is the stuff commonly on sale in supermarkets in the UK. I have searched online for information on this to no avail.
Ted suspects that aluminium causes skin tags. I've recently developed several skin tags and wonder if this has anything to do with me using bicarb. I'd hate to think that this gem of a remedy is causing problems, but I can't help but link the two. Thanks."
EC: Can't find info on the net about Dr Oetker's Bicarb of Soda, but we did find this forum with some interesting answers about aluminum in baking soda: http://www.welltellme.com/discuss/index.php?topic=14397.0
Here is one poster's response:
"In striving for clarity, baking SODA is (by definition) sodium bicarbonate, a chemical that is extracted from the ground. It does not contain aluminum nor is aluminum added to it in processing either by intention or through aluminum equipment.Baking POWDER is manufactured with baking soda as an ingredient and typically includes a compound containing aluminum. Marketing baking soda as aluminum-free is simply a marketing strategy to play to consumers' confusion while charging more for it. As has been noted, no baking soda has aluminum in it.
01/03/2010: Sheena from Glasgow, Scotland replies: "That's really good of you to check - thanks EC. Info is thin on the ground. I found that article too. However, I also found info stating that although it's a pure substance it's the method of processing that determines aluminium content. Either way, I consider Bicarb to be a marvel. My post is really just a question, so is it possible that you could change the tag of "side effect" as I don't want to post anything negative about Bicarb unless I am absolutely certain that this is the cause.
Thanks again."
01/03/2010: Peter from Chicago, Il replies: "EC, Is there a way to test whether aluminun is in the baking soda ? "
EC: Great question - have forwarded it to Ted!
01/04/2010: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Without the use of standard laboratory equipment, I would just call the factory and ask them whether they have Certificate of analysis to check for presence of aluminum or ask them do they add aluminum. There is another way, some products may sell aluminum free baking soda."
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01/01/2009: C from Chicago, IL writes: "never found any comments on the safety of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and if there was any Aluminum in it. I asked them the question and this is the response I got, I thought I'd share:
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Thank you for taking the time to contact Church & Dwight Co., Inc. regarding ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda.
Your comments are important to us and provide valuable information that helps us maintain the high level of quality you have come to expect from our products and services.
Our baking soda is 100% sodium bicarbonate and does not contain aluminum.
If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please feel free to contact our Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-524-1328 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm ET or visit our corporate web site at: www.churchdwight.com.
We value your patronage and trust you will continue to use Church & Dwight Co., Inc. products with confidence.
Thank you for choosing Church & Dwight Co., Inc."
04/17/2009: Marra Bennett from Midland, TX replies: "It is Baking Powder that has aluminum, people are getting confused as to which is being talked about. Baking soda is what this thread is about."
EC: There are a few companies that sell "aluminum-free baking soda" as well as "aluminum-free baking powder", ergo this thread.
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[YEA] 09/13/2007: Raphael from Stow, Ohio writes: "everyone who is using a lot of baking soda, should make sure you are getting aluminum FREE baking soda. As we all know aluminum is not something we want in us. Most baking soda you get will have aluminum in it. Google "aluminum free baking soda" to find some."
EC: Actually, one of our readers already spent a good deal of time researching this topic a year ago (Read his entire email on the Where to Buy page):
08/09/2006: Methuselah from Los Angeles replies: "For sodium bicarbonate, I use the regular Arm & Hammer baking soda that you can find in any grocery store. I contacted them also, and they told me that they do not add anything to their baking soda although they do not have any chemical analysis of the soda ash (a mined mineral deposit) from which they make their baking soda by adding carbon dioxide in a solution--i.e., no additives or stabilizers. I hope that this information answers your question. Please let me know if you need more information. Have a great week and keep up the good work. Also thanks for all the help."
12/23/2008: Laraine from Rotorua, New Zealand replies: "Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which has a specific chemical compound. If you add aluminium to it it won't BE sodium bicarbonate. So anyone selling baking soda as either bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate when they have put aluminium in it is misleading consumers. In my country that is against the law. You certainly shouldn't have to pay an arm, a leg and your head as well (as you do in New Zealand health shops) for a product that has no business having aluminium in it anyway."
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01/21/2010: Skip from French Lick, Indiana writes: "ATHLETES ARE TAKING A MIXTURE OF 20 MG OF BAKING SODA IN A GLASS OF COLD WATER BEFORE AN EVENT TO GIVE THEM AN ENERGY SURGE. THIS IS CALLED "SODA DOPING".THE COMBINATION OF BAKING SODA AND ACV FORMS CARBON DIOXIDE GAS, RESULTING IN A WEAKENED SOLUTION OF BOTH SUBSTANCES."
01/22/2010: Kay from In The Valley, Ca replies: "Sooooo-is that a good thing or a bad thing? Do you feel we should or should not be combining these two substances?"
[YEA] 01/22/2010: Moe from Trinidad West Indies, Trinidad replies: "I am 53 years old. I do some running. I tried the baking soda and it did work. I used half of a lime with one teaspoon of B.S. with about 12 ozs of water. I can run now for about 1hr 45 min. Tonight i am trying magnesium complex 2 caplets. Will tell you later on how it works. Moe"
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[YEA] 03/15/2008: Eric from San Antonio, Texas writes: "i gave a kidney in 2005 and the skin dehisced. the intestine protrudes and after 2 years i started having focused pain in that area i could feel it doctors can't even tell me for now. well the pain expanded from that part of the colon towards the sigmoid area and boy does that pain gyrate. so get this friend of mine sez i'm the key to a new prespective. his curiousity erked him. i became a guinea pig. through his studies he determined baking soda helps the digestive tract but to what extent. thats where i came in. my pain so chronic for the last three consecutive months. he sez take it it accordingly and see what happens. well i did and in 15 minutes all my pain was going away in 1 hour all gone. but that determined that i have an infection. now he sez if i get myself on a regime i can eradicate the vermin in due time and get back to normal. i tell you this much. bacteria can really screw you up bad. hit me up if you wanna know how im doing in the future."
12/17/2009: Ezrasoma from Ontario, Canada replies: "How are you doing today using the soda for your bacterial infection? Is it still working and what strength did you use for it?
Sincerely
ezrasoma"
03/25/2010: Katrina from Salt Lake City, Ut replies: "Eric from San Antonio...do you have any update how this is working for you?I also have 1 kidney and want to make sure this is safe for it. Also anyone have any suggestions for kidney infections? Thanks...."
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[YEA] 02/12/2008: Nathan from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam writes: "I read Dr. Hulda Clark's book, "The Cure For All Diseases." In it she mentions that most brands of baking soda are tainted with benzene. I know you can buy better baking soda in a health food store, but that's not an option where I live. Is it safe to mix ACV with carbonated mineral water instead? The ACV they sell here is pretty acidic, so I need something to buffer it."
EC: Excerpted from an email we received in 2006:
08/09/2006: Methuselah from Los Angeles replies: "...For sodium bicarbonate, I use the regular Arm & Hammer baking soda that you can find in any grocery store. I contacted them also, and they told me that they do not add anything to their baking soda although they do not have any chemical analysis of the soda ash (a mined mineral deposit) from which they make their baking soda by adding carbon dioxide in a solution--i.e., no additives or stabilizers. I hope that this information answers your question. Please let me know if you need more information. Have a great week and keep up the good work. Also thanks for all the help."
06/04/2008: Beatrice from Oakdale, USA replies: "I also have been reading Dr. Clark's books. In fact I am in the process of starting the parasite program, kidney and liver cleanses. I was browsing about baking soda because a natural healer told me to bathe in Epsom salt and baking soda for a joint problem (3 cups of salt and 1/2 of baking soda) for 20-30 minutes, once per week. I haven't tried it yet, but I was glad to find some information on your site. Thanks for all the info.
PS: Does anyone else have any input on Dr. Clark's research? Or has anyone actually tried the kidney and liver cleanses? I have high cholesterol and hope this will reduce it. "
06/05/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "Hello, Epsom salts is magnesium sulfate, not table salt and baking soda. I always come out an epsom salts bath feeling better & more relaxed. I don't know what table salt and baking soda does!"
12/10/2008: Milgam from Safi, Morocco replies: "Cumin has helped me to get rid of many toxins, it has been used by some natural healers to detoxify liver. best"
01/06/2009: Darlene from Denver, Colorado replies: "What are the exact measurments of cumin used and do you boil it in water?"
02/04/2010: Truerae from Moberly, Mo replies: "I've done the Hulda Clark's regime and everything that she says turns out to be true including passing the liver flukes on the 3rd liver cleans - same happened to my daughter!She was a blessing to the world and a thorn in the side of the conventional medical quakes who want to "cure" us with $$$pharmaceutical drugs (dangerous side effects) and surgery..."
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[QUESTION] 01/31/2010: Mary Anne from Virginia Beach, Va writes: "why should children under 5 NOT be given baking soda?"
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