http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/baking_soda3.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/baking_soda3.rss Baking Soda Cures - various ailments cured or healed with baking soda. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:04:14 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=ACNE_34218 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss1 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:45:52 EDT [YEA] 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. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=ITCHY_32705 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss2 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:06:15 EDT [YEA] Angelclare from Valencia, California, USA writes: "Last night I used a zapper to zap some bacteria, viruses and hopefully parasites. I turned the zapper up to 16 v for one hour. After I removed the wrist bands my wrists were extremely itchy and burned. After 5 minutes I thought of using baking soda, so I made a paste with a little water, applied to my wrists, and the itching stopped immediately. Kudos to earthclinic!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_32209 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:59:47 EDT Tekalign from Calgary, Alberta writes: "I have terrible acid reflex and I found this site and was reading about using baking soda to kill h.pyroli. I then googled baking soda good for stomach and I came upon the link below which has instances of people's stomach rupturing after taking baking soda as an antacid.Will you please check it out - http://tafkac.org/medical/stomach_rupture_baking_soda.html " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=KD_31178 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss4 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:40:45 EDT Earth Clinic from writes: "An interesting article by author Mark Sircus, A.C., O.M.D. in his latest e-newsletter on baking soda for kidney disease: http://www.imva.info/news/sodium-bicarbonate-kidney-disease.html To sign up for his e-newsletters: http://www.imva.info/mailinglist.shtml " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=SCORPION_30956 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss5 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:35:07 EDT [YEA] Carol from Yoakum, Texas,77995 writes: "I have used baking soda many times for scorpion bites, for bee stings, for yellow jackets and red wasps. Apply a paste of baking soda and water. Keep applying to bite until sting is gone, usually immediate. I carry a small plastic bottle of baking soda in all vehicles for bites and stings. Thank God for this wonderful inexpensive multiple use powder! My husband and I take baking soda daily as an additional way to alkalize our bodies." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=RC_30047 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss6 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:26:44 EDT WhiteBear from Ogden, Utah writes: "This is actually a question, not a comment. Someone online here said, "Due to my corn allergy I had to pull out the baking powder and do the baking soda/apple cider vinegar substitution... also had to skip the honey, good news is - I just don't think you can mess this one up." I'm sorry, but I don't have any idea who it was that said this. My question is: I too am trying to eliminate baking powder completely from all my bread recipes and elsewhere, as I am allergic to both corn and wheat. This person did not say how she used the baking soda/apple cider vinegar substitution in place of baking powder. If she or anyone who remembers or knows could post this information for me, I would be very grateful indeed. Also, I did find something about using either cornstarch and baking soda or cornstarch, baking soda, and arrowroot as a substitute for baking powder, but I did not find either one of these satisfactory. They seemed to me to just not work out satisfactorily at all and, in addition, arrowroot is really expensive to buy - certainly enough to break my budget. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=INDIA_29973 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss7 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:30:46 EDT Kavi from Chennai, India writes: "where to buy baking soda in chennai? we have cooking soda available in every shop but not baking soda?????" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=KH_29808 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss8 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:25:44 EDT Luis from Cali, Colombia writes: "Good news for our natural health EC community of practice: Baking Soda: For Cooking, Cleaning, And Kidney Health? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090716201123.htm ScienceDaily (July 17, 2009) "A daily dose of sodium bicarbonate -- baking soda, already used for baking, cleaning, acid indigestion, sunburn, and more-- slows the decline of kidney function in some patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), reports an upcoming study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). "This cheap and simple strategy also improves patients' nutritional status, and has the potential of translating into significant economic, quality of life, and clinical outcome benefits," comments Magdi Yaqoob, MD (Royal London Hospital). The study included 134 patients with advanced CKD and low bicarbonate levels, also called metabolic acidosis. One group received a small daily dose of sodium bicarbonate in tablet form, in addition to their usual care. For this group, the rate of decline in kidney function was greatly reduced--about two-thirds slower than in patients. "In fact, in patients taking sodium bicarbonate, the rate of decline in kidney function was similar to the normal age-related decline," says Yaqoob. Rapid progression of kidney disease occurred in just nine percent of patients taking sodium bicarbonate, compared to 45 percent of the other group. Patients taking sodium bicarbonate were also less likely to develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis. Patients taking sodium bicarbonate also had improvement in several measures of nutrition. Although their sodium levels went up, this didn't lead to any problems with increased blood pressure. Low bicarbonate levels are common in patients with CKD and can lead to a wide range of other problems. "This is the first randomized controlled study of its kind," says Yaqoob. "A simple remedy like sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), when used appropriately, can be very effective." The researchers note some important limitations of their study%uFFFDthere was no placebo group and the researchers were aware of which patients were receiving sodium bicarbonate. "Our results will need validation in a multicenter study," says Yaqoob. Other authors were Ione de Brito-Ashurst, RD, Mira Varaganum, PhD, and Martin J. Raftery, MD (William Harvey Research Institute and Barts and the London NHS Trust, London). The authors reported no financial disclosures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal reference: 1.Ione de Brito-Ashurst , Mira Varagunam , Martin J. Raftery , and Muhammad M. Yaqoob. Bicarbonate Supplementation Slows Progression of CKD and Improves Nutritional Status. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2009; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2008111205" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=ER_29426 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss9 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:00:14 EDT [YEA] Kristinad from West Valley City, Utah writes: "I got a case of ring worm that seemed to appear out of no where. The area felt itchy for several days and then a patch a bit smaller than a dime appeared. It was a very classic circle with little mounded dots around the edge and red in the whole circle and it itched like crazy. I looked on your sight for a cure and tried several including the penny-in-vinegar etc. Some helped a little others made it worse. When it first appeared I had tried plain Baking Soda which definitely calmed it down but it did not disappear. I decided to try it again with a little vaper rub like Vicks from the dollar store, to hold it in place. It worked immediately and in two days was totally gone. I was very happy! Baking soda has worked miracles for me in many ways, including getting rid of mouth infections and a patch of eczema on my elbow that had been there for years. It is the first thing I turn to for a sugar reaction. Just a tiny amount on the tip of my finger clears up all kinds of problems. For skin surface problems, mostly I have just made a paste of BS and water and allowed it to dry but now I have tried it with the Vicks like product and with Triple Antibiotic that works better as it holds it at the sight. I do not know what would work in the mouth, not that of course! I believe we are all different and the differences in our natural body chemistry makes things react differently for all of us so we have to find what is right for us. I love this sight as it has so many wonderful ideas and I've had a lot of success with different cures. Thanks so much! One more thought I have, is I feel it is important to not over do on natural remedies. When I see people saying they take something everyday after it first worked it makes me wonder. If you do it too often and too much when you do not really need it, then where are you going to get the lift you need when you have another problem. Moderation, I believe, is a wise course, but everyone is different and has to find what works for them. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=TENDONITIS_29202 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss10 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:43:47 EDT [YEA] Alexis from Los Angeles, CA writes: "I am 31 years old and spent the last 20 years of my life being very active. I used to run 4-6 miles every morning and played tennis regularly. About 2 years ago I noticed a pain in my left knee. I saw doctor after doctor and the pain seemed to just get worse. I finally had an MRI and the Dr. said I had patella Tendinitis which is common. Many people have patella Tendinitis and continue to live and workout. I stopped working out completely and found myself becoming more and more sedentary. I live one block from the beautiful Pacific Ocean and I wouldn't even walk to the ocean because the pain in my knees had gotten that bad. I even started using a cane to get around. About 3 weeks ago my younger sister recommended that I boil some water and take 2Tbl spoons of ACV and that every morning I should drink 6oz of water with 1/4tsp of baking soda. I am an avid baker who has a gluten allergy so I never get to eat what I bake but I always have fresh baking soda on hand. I didn't have the ACV so I just started drinking the baking soda every morning and OMG I have been smiling from cheek to cheek because my pain has gone away. I am not running yet but I walk everywhere now. Baking Soda once a day has changed my life. After reading others stories I am going to start using the ACV because it sounds like it has many healthy benefits." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=RF_29110 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss11 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:42:58 EDT [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Jill B. from Newcastle, NSW Australia writes: "any dangers from taking bi carbonate of soda? i have been taking approx 1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda twice a day for approx 2years without any apparent side effects. Recently I have been a bit constipated, despite drinking approx 2 litres of filtered water a day, and having a small quantity of fruit. Our diet has only small amount protein, no beef, and asian vegies. I have regular colonscopies, all good. I am not on any medication (62yo). At present I have a virus, flu and dr said low blood pressure. Is long term use harmful, could it cause fluid imbalance, hence constipation and low blood pressure, or leach out other necessary salts?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=STOMACHACHE_28478 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss12 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:32:00 EDT [YEA] Kelly from Farmersville, California writes: "Baking Soda As Stomach Ache Remedy: About two years ago, a bunch of us went out to dinner, and I ended up eating too much. My stomach began to hurt and I immediately regretted eating the way I did. Afterwards, we all went to my cousin's house to watch the fights on TV. My stomach was killing me the whole time we were there. I tried walking around a bit, but it did nothing to help the problem. My cousin knew exactly what to do about this problem and mixed some baking soda in a glass of water. He told me to drink it down quickly. I drank about half of it and my stomach immedatley rebelled. I, honest to God, thought I was going to hurl! I managed to swallow the rest of the mixture, and before long, my stomach ache was gone. When we got home, I lay down on the couch, and when I got up, I felt much better. Baking soda tastes pretty nasty, but this remedy definitely helped me get over one killer of a stomach ache." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=CP_28343 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss13 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:31:21 EDT [YEA] LorenP from Henderson, Nevada USA writes: "For constipation and relief of muscle and knee pain, I take half a teaspoon of baking soda when I get up in the night to void. It produces results soon after getting up for the day, muscle pains are much less and after doing this for several days my knee pain is gone. There is no happiness like an empty rectum. I'm 82." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=NAUSEA_26068 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss14 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Liz from Melbourne, Florida USA writes: "I have been dealing with SEVERE nausea since starting chemo treatments for leukemia in 2005. I stopped all chemo meds in 2006 but the nausea has stuck around since then. I have tried EVERYTHING that the doctors have given me. I finally got tired of putting chemicals into my body and started searching for natural remedies. I found this website through a cancer community and it has been a GODSENT! I tried the baking soda for nausea and within 5 minutes, my nausea is almost completely gone. It would have taken Phenegren over an hour to help. Thanks SO much for this website!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=POLYPS_25492 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss15 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Misty from Fullerton, California, USA writes: "I have tried baking soda to alkalinize my system. This is because a recent colonoscopy resulted in minor surgery to remove a large polyp. I was told the polyp was a "pre-cancerous condition" and because of info I've gotten on the net, I decided to try 1/4 tsp baking soda in drinking water several times a day to neutralize an acidic blood condition. Apparently an acidic condition can produce cancer. To my surprise, a great deal of pain happened very quickly, in the joints and hip. I couldn't walk. It subsided when I stopped taking the baking soda and then started up again when I took it a second time. So there seems to be a link between pain and baking soda for my body (not necessarily yours). I am wondering if you know about this and can explain it, and also can recommend any alternative ways to bring the pH balance to a more alkaline state." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=BSBP_24422 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss16 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT 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" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=ALKALIZINGpH_24262 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss17 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] 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?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_20721 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss18 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [WARNING!] Elaine from Chicago, IL writes: "I added Baking Soda to my ACV treatment and had many of the side effects others mention on this site. Baking Soda lowers Vitamin C levels and this can lead to symptoms of scurvy. I had to do a lot of research to find this out. I woke up with a purple spot/bruise on my leg and that convinced me, as I had not bumped into anything to bruise myself. The purple bruise looking spot is a sign of scurvy. Luckily, it was recommened to me to take Vitamin C for Constipation. I was sooo sick (my asthma was out of control) last night and the night before. I did not know that Vitamin C actually helps Astmatics. I took 6 mgs of Vitamin C last night in error. I picked up the wrong size of measuring spoon!!..luckily! I had been up the prior two nights coughing up mucus, but last night I slept through the night. I couldn't figure it out since I needed to take bendryl the other nights just to not choke on the mucus. It appears that the 6 mg of Vitamin C did it's job to replenish my Vitamin C and to help with my asthma. I woke up with the usual morning junk to cough up and spit out. I took 1000 mg of vitamin C and it stopped this problem dead in it's tracks. People need to read about what vitamin C does, especially for people with Asthma and food allergies. Also, the baking soda should NOT be recommended on this site. It depletes the Vitamin C. If someone is already low in Vitamin C it can cause Survy Symptoms as it did in me. I love this site, but I think promoting Baking Soda that depletes Vitamin C is wrong. Also, I love Apple Cider Vinegar and it is promoted here as the top natural relief, but I never hear any talk of vitamin C. It works wonders for Asthma, Hay fever and a load of Respiratory illnesses and other illnesses." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=CYSTS_20641 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss19 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] T3 from Chicago, IL writes: "No cure for my cysts all of them, with different names in different places. Well, one day my white shirt had blood under the arm from the cyst, must have busted while at work, lucky to have my required black jacket and I took baking soda and vinegar and water, it bubbled and then I put the part of the shirt in it and wet it, took it out, and started rubbing vigorously a couple of times. But I then just used the baking soda and water and it worked better, I made another concoction and with a paper towel wet it and put it under my arm pits, it burned the one cyst that didn't burst and relived the one that did. Strange. Just when you thought vinegar was the ultimate cure, so is baking soda. For upset stomach, mix with water and you'll will burp like when you were in high school trying to win a contest. My cat even looked at me with surprise and I turned red. Stomachache gone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=ALUMINUM_20471 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss20 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 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: -------------------------- 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." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=RF_18069 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss21 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Bill from Milwaukee, WI writes: "I find the 1/2 to a full teaspoon of aluminum free baking soda is the only thing that alkalilzes 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?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=RF_17636 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss22 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Katie from Garland, TX writes: "I was trying to make sugar wax for hair removal at home. I had poured the sugar in a bowl and was waiting for it to cool.. I got bored and decided to pick at the edges to see if it was setting right. The edges were hard. I picked more and caught my knuckle of my middle finger on the HOT, melted sugar. It hurt A LOT! Running cold water on it helped, but eventually, the pain and swelling got so bad, nothing was working. I went to the 24 hour drug store and the manager sprayed some burn pain relief on it. It worked but I kept having to spray it on, and eventually, it stopped working, too. Out of desparation, I went with my first instinct I had when I burned myself and made a paste out of baking soda. The pain went away immediately. But it came back as the baking soda dried out. I had to go to bed so I could work the next day. So, I made more paste, caked it on my finger, covered my hand with a ziploc baggie and covered the baggie with a sock. Then, I took Excedrin PM and went to bed. When I woke up, the baking soda paste was still wet and my finger no longer hurt. There's a blister there, but no pain! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_16659 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss23 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Frank Styger from Oakville, Ontario Canada writes: "I have major chronic fatigue. I have been tested for heavy metals by "Doctor's Data lab" in located in St. Charles IL. Test results showed my body burden of aluminum Literally, off the scale in the red. Of course there were other metals. I used baking soda for acid/reflux by the spoonful in my younger years. Go figure. Frank" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=RF_16440 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss24 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] April from Southeast, GA writes: "I tried a couple teaspoons of baking soda mixed in about one-half to three-quarters cup of water to relieve debilitating gas pains. Within about five minutes, the relief was setting in. After about 15 minutes, the gas pains were gone. It did cause me to expel some gas, too, which I was unable to do beforehand." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/baking_soda.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_15765 /Remedies/baking_soda3.rss25 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [WARNING!] Dion from New York, New York writes: "Danger Baking Soda/ Carbicarb alkalization: I have tried using baking soda 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon twice a day for about two months for alkalization. Needless to say, my urine ph moved to a comfortable range of 6.5 - 7.5, although my saliva ph reamined a stubborn 6. At times, the saliva ph seems to dip below 6. I am vegetarian with a diet leaning more towards acid forming foods. I felt increasing insomnia and restless brain on the baking soda remedy, so I switched to carbicarb about three weeks ago. First few days on the carbicarb, I did feel calmness, but afterwards, it was the same as before - more insomnia and brain restlessness. These effects really made me wonder if it is safe to take baking soda or carbicarb over any meaningful period of time. After all, both sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate are inorganic minerals, and aside from their occasional use, I wonder if prolonged use causes more harm to be body. I did read on the net that excessive ingestion of baking soda can lead to chloride ion deficiency (which is important for stomach acid). This is just my experience. I would love to hear from other readers who may have experience with baking soda/carbicard over some period of time. Please note that I think it's ok to do baking soda/acv or baking soda/lime because then the baking soda gets complexed with the acv and lime, however, on the issue of ingesting baking soda or carbicarb alone, my experience has been unfavorable. Many thx, Dion "