Baking Soda
To illustrate this, let's just consider the effects of Chlorine in our water supply. If you take a shower or two every day with chlorinated water then your body will absorb 25% of the chlorine in the shower water through the skin. And if you also drink chlorinated tapwater, then this will also increase the chlorine in your blood. And when chlorine goes into your body -- to keep it simple -- this is the reaction of chlorine with water:
Cl2 plus H2O ==> HCL plus HCLO(hypochlorous acid)
So we should notice that Hydrochloric acid (HCl) forms in our blood from the chlorine and this is continuously happening because we shower and drink chlorine in our water every single day -- and so it begins to accumulate in excess.
(Please understand that the the above description is considerably more complex than described above -- but I've kept it simple for comprehension -- since outcomes are the important thing. )
As a defense, the body uses its Sodium (Na) ions to neutralize this excess acid in our blood by converting the hydrochloric acid to Sodium Chloride which is then cleared from our blood by the kidneys. And the result is that more and more sodium ions are removed from the blood until electrolytic imbalance occurs which disrupts all the important sodium pumps in every cell and organ in the body -- thus upsetting the nutrient and excretory diffusion gradients between the blood and the cells.
After a certain point, the body then starts to remove calcium from the bones to neutralize the hydrochloric acid. The body also breaks down tissue proteins into Ammonia which is also used to neutralize the chlorine and which creates dangerous chloramines in the process. And the whole effect of this process is caused by continual acidification of the blood by chlorine intake, resulting in wide disruption of nutrient pathways further resulting in sudden and continual loss of weight through body tissue wasting.
And I haven't even mentioned the extra acidifying effects of processed foods or fluorine or heavy metals or drugs in our diets yet which also helps to cause and aggravate the same acid problems and conditions.
But if you take sodium bicarbonate to alkalize the blood -- this reacts with HCL thus:
NaHCO3 plus HCl %u2192 NaCl plus H2CO3
H2CO3 %u2192 H2O plus CO2
So taking just sodium bicarbonate with water is highly beneficial against acid blood caused by chlorine. Notice also that Carbon Dioxide is increased in the blood -- which has the further effect of increasing oxygen intake into the blood by the lungs via the CO2/O2 gradient. The effect of taking sodium bicarbonate alone is therefore a lifesaver for people with severe acid blood condition with body wasting problems.
Many people seem not to bother with Sodium Bicarbonate with water but, in the above, I have tried to explain just one aspect of the importance of alkalizing the blood with this method. And as you can see from the explanation -- it can be a life saver!! Perhaps now more people can more clearly see the importance of why it is so necessary to both alkalize the cells AND the blood.
From the above, here are a couple of simple and easy experiments you can try that are quite useful as rough guides.
First fill up a glass with ordinary tapwater and add 1/4 tspn of sodium bicarbonate to it and stir it in. If the water immediately tastes quite salty, your water supply is significantly chlorinated or fluorinated -- because the sodium bicarbonate is reacting with the chlorinated (acid) water to immediately form salt. This experiment tells you how badly chlorinated/ fluorinated your water supply is. The stronger the salt taste, the higher the chlorination factor.
Second experiment. Ensure that you have not drunk anything or eaten anything for at least an hour. Now take a small dab of sodium bicarbonate on a spoon and put it in your mouth. If it immediatly tastes salty, chances are that your body is acidic. If it does not taste at all salty then your body is fairly alkaline.
These experiments are only meant to be rough guides but I still think they are useful.
(Anon)
11/25/2011
Hey Bill; I forgot to ask if the sodium bicarbonate enough or should we take a drop of ST before showering or rinse off in some ST after bathing? Or is drinking ST in regular water throughout the day good enough? Do you think the anti-chlorine faucet & shower filters are any good? I removed my shower one cuz I didn't know what kind of stuff was in the filter. It looked like some orange brown tinsel to something. Many thanks mate!
(San Fernando, Philippines)
11/25/2011
Hi Anon... Sodium Thiosulfate will also neutralize chlorine in water, but its always best to by a dechlorinator for the shower. You can test how good the shower water is by using the Sodium Bicarb test and/or litmus paper. I live in the Philippines and I'm lucky enough to have my own well-water now because I live in the semi-provinces and don't have this problem anymore really.
(South of Oregon)
06/03/2022
Adjusting pH for a well-
This is a question that may be off topic and I apologize, if so- We had our pump replaced a year or so ago since our water has tasted off. A powdered "purifying" agent that seemed like chlorine was added to the well after the installation to insure our water wasn't sanitized from potential contamination. Since then our water has not tasted right, tests acidic and we both experienced symptoms of acidic pH. It has been a year and we have drained the well down and it still has not corrected. The only other change is the pump type we installed- an all metal pump with no plastic parts.
We would like to add Borax &/or baking soda to our well to adjust the pH- Seeking guidance from anyone experienced in using this method or any ideas that could help correct this issue.
Thank you!
(California)
06/04/2022
Hi Rebekah, having worked with different types of pumps as my job for a number of years.(I rebuilt them) the problem probably is that the metal the impeller is made of is reacting to the water, could even be the pump body .If they are made from pot metal or aluminum the minerals will react with the metal. The fix would be to replace the impeller with a plastic one or a chrome plated one. Plastic or chrome will not react to the minerals. You would have to disassemble and check for corrosion, rough metal or pits, discoloration depending on how long water has run through it. Hope this helps.
(Williams, South of Oregon)
06/04/2022
Oh my. As I said, it is a brand new pump- and we went with an all metal pump because we had replaced 3 pumps in 10 years and the last one left pieces of, who knows what, floating in the water.....thank you for your feedback. I was hoping this wasn't the reason but felt it might be....
Baking Soda
I would like to improve ph. I am considering taking baking soda on a regular basis. One physician said it would cause reflux and that it would interfere with the acidity of the stomach. I recently came to understand that you take soda an hour before eating so as not to interfere with this acidity. I am also considering putting it in lemon juice. I also read a recommendation of using soda 1 week and using h2o2 the next. I have developed arthritis as well as osteoporosis and lung problems. I've gotta start knocking some of this out before everything gives way. I would really appreciate some input. thanks.
Life is still good.
Betty
Baking Soda for Blood pH
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(Santa Clara, Ca)
04/11/2015
What is the correct dosage for children?
(Miami)
04/11/2015
I think it is more complicated than just taking baking soda to correct blood reaction, which according to some sources must be slightly acidic which contradicts main stream belief. Today's belief. Also one must know when to take baking soda because it depends what one wants to achieve. Do no harm must be the rule.
(New York)
04/11/2015
Hi, I would love to use the baking soda but the salt in it raises my blood pressure. Any other remedies? Thanks.
(Usa)
04/12/2015
(New York, US)
04/12/2015
Tim
thank you so much.. You are the best as all of EC is and the people who help..
I looked up the tri salts and looks good and assuming it's safe and takes the place of the baking soda..
Love EC and all of the contributors.. Has helped me tremendously.................:)
(Denver)
04/12/2015
CO2 level in our blood is more important in maintaining healthy blood reaction and organs and tissues oxygenation. Check Bohr effect. We have no idea how blood reaction in our bodies is maintained. It is so naive to think that one can manipulate it by drinking or whatever baking soda. Human body is the most complex mechanism in the universe. The force that makes planet Earth spin in perfect proximity to other planets has created humans. I am sure mechanisms beyond our comprehension govern blood reaction. Our bodies are perfect self regulated mechanisms, don't interfere with it. Just like severely polluted river will recover itself if left alone, our bodies will always work toward maintaining healthy blood reaction. We can help by stopping the pollution.
I do not recommend messing with blood reaction, simply because you have no idea what you are doing and what the result will be.
Just like a body intentionally lowers its vitamin D level when there is an excess of calcium in blood due to parathyroid tumors, adding vitamin D will only harm you. The same goes with blood reaction. Your body knows what it is doing. Blood reaction is never the same, to start with.
(Marietta, Ga)
06/25/2016
(Carson City, Nv)
01/27/2017
I take 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Monday - Friday in morning and at night to keep my PH at 7.0 or higher. Is it a good idea to give your body a break and not do this Saturday and Sunday?
(Delray, Florida)
04/05/2022
Very interesting that you didn't mention mixing the baking soda with lemon juice. I keep telling people not to mix it and no one believes me. It only makes sense that if you activate the baking soda by adding lemon juice by the time it gets into your system its potential would be less or non effective. Baking soda is actively strong only once.
Mixing it with plain water allows the baking soda to react with the body's acidity thus making more alkaline.
I also like your suggestion of having it in the bathroom. This increases the chances of taking the remedy. If I haven't start this treatment maybe this is the reason why. When walking into the kitchen my first thought is "coffee" and I've been trying to make it be "baking soda". Having it in the bathroom will take the coffee out of the picture. Great point. Thank you.
(AZ)
02/19/2024
Hi Mary,
Two tablespoons of baking soda can cause diarrhea in many people as well as other gastrointestinal upsets and discomforts.
Why were you thinking of taking such a high dose?
Art
(somewhere, europe)
02/20/2024
No Mary. Even a TEAspoon ONCE a day is too much.
(Dallas)
02/20/2024
Absolutely not. It would cause serious harm or worse.
The remedy for acidity is drinking plain water and sea salt - either on your food or a tiny bit under the tongue, to keep your electrolytes in check. Set a timer to go off every waking hour and every time it goes off, drink a half cup of water. No "sipping". It can take up to 2 years to rehydrate and senior citizens seem to get dehydrated by avoiding drinking plain water for fear of incontinence but dehydration is what puts the urgency and inability to make it to the bathroom in incontinence. Dehydration and diuretics make it worse, not better.
Baking Soda, Borax
I am new here, seek for help about my problem.
Around one year I become tired, with cronic fatigue, something floating inside my eyes, and small things of blood start to appear in my skin, as well something walking inside my skin every single night. I cannot sleep.
I started trying turmeric olive leaf and green tead in tablets (gaia brand) one time a day, plus carson vitamin d3 5. 000 a day (i have weak immune system for years, but treating with antibiotics) - one drop of liquid kelp (world organic brand) - says that have 150 mcg iodine and 59 ml content (2 fl oz). I start as well sun chlorella pulverizes (one pack every day) as well E3LIFE (one kind of organic algae extract liquid)
But what make a diference is 1/2 of baking soda with 1/4 of borax in 3 liters water. I feel more better, but when I tryed add a teaspon of apple cider vinegar (_____ organic) give me "fire" sensation on my throat and later pain in my stomach.
What I ask for any member ted or expertise is,
1) is safe drink borax with baking soda mixed
2) how much dosage per day (drink just one cup or all liter)
3) if is good to mix the apple cider vinegar and how quantity is required for safe.
Is important to say, I got extreme good results without using acv. because I heard something about Apple Cider Vinegar is good regarding make your body alkaline, and on that situation you can combat the parasites, is because I tryed Apple Cider Vinegar too.
The other thing is how I can test my ph, and the best product and where I can find it? if I got the correct ph, is signal that I need stop the treathment, or continue untill I feel good?
thanks for any help
guilherme
how much I need to drink borax with making soda?
(Los Angeles, California, Usa)
06/20/2011
i want ask if borax baking soda and apple cider vinegar can also help with poison from chemtrails (barium, aluminium) and fluor cloride on water - if not, what the treatment for it.
thanks
guilherme
(Helsinki, -, Finland)
09/16/2011
Guilherme, you are suffering most likely from Scabies!! Scabies are tiny mites that live on and under your skin. They make tunnels under your skin and lay eggs there. You said you feel crawling and have blood spots. It's the mites. This is a very common problem, but not many people know to diagnose this correctly. Get rid of the mites and you will get well again. Search the internet for natural scabies cures. There are many different options to treat this. It's a bit of hard work.. But it can be done. Good luck!
Baking Soda, Citric Acid
I have been using lime and baking soda for about two months now and my urine PH is fine 7-7.25 but I cannot get the saliva PH above above 6-6.25. As per Ted, I know this not good and I need some more guidance as to how to fix this problem. I also have been taking daily supplement of Vitamic C as well as potassium citrate. I hope someone can help me. ( my 7 year old son has the same problem, urine PH is always higher than that of saliva and it should be reverse. Thanks for any help.
(San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines)
10/31/2010
Hi Zoran... Urine pH generally governs blood pH whereas saliva pH shows the intracellular pH environment. The main culprits here are the body electrolytes -- Calcium, Potassium, Sodium and Magnesium, which may be out of balance. What is usually the case in Western diet is that we take in far too much Calcium -- everything is fortified with calcium these days -- and too little Magnesium. Therefore, in your own case eliminate all dairy -- no cheese, yoghurt, milk etc. Try this for a while to see if it makes a difference.
As well, take two 250 mgs of magnesium Chloride, magnesium citrate or magnesium gluconate per day. Too much calcium in your body always tends to make the intracellular environment too acidic and what properly regulates the calcium is Magnesium which is one of the reasons why you need it.
In your son's case, he needs calcium for his growing bones, so just give him a reduced dosage of the one above, which will be proportionate to a 150 lbs adult. So if he weighs only 50 lbs, his total dose per day will be a third of the adults dose -- about 80 - 100 mgs twice a day. This should help to regulate his excess calcium and help to sufficiently alkalize his cells and salivary pH. If he gets loose stools, just cut back on the dose.
You can also use Magnesium Oil -- which is a saturated solution (80% mag chloride to 10 % water). Just spread 10 - 20 drops a day on the inside of your forearms and it will be absorbed via the skin directly into the blood. Or use 10-20 drops mag oil per day in orange juice as a mineral drink. Or you can take baths in Epsom Salts(Mag Sulfate), same principle as the mag oil. Lots of options here for magnesium.
Also try switching to the use of natural sea salt rather than using processed salt -- this should also balance your body electrolytes and help to improve cellular pH.
(Lindsay, Ontario)
10/02/2011
Vitamin C, lime and potassium citrate make your body more acidic. So stop intake of them if you wish baking soda to have good effect in alkalinizing your body.
Baking Soda, Citric Acid
In the recommended 1/4 tsp baking soda (aluminum free) and 1/4 tsp citric acid in 1/2 glass water at least, twice a day to help alkalize the body,does the citric acid leach calcium out of the bones when the body? If I have long-term severe vitamin D deficiency and achy bones is citric acid use still safe on bones?
Can you consider putting a Paypal link to donate to EC or to the main/top individual contributors? If there already is one on the EC website, I didn't see it, maybe somewhere on home page? I am thankful for the help and little donations can add up to help further research? Thanks.
EC: Hi Ali. Thanks for asking - we do have a Donate link at the very top of every page (next to the Give Feedback link).
Baking Soda, Sea Salt
(Atlanta, Georgia, Usa)
09/17/2010
I mix lemon juice and water with the baking soda and it really changes the taste. Then it tastes like a fizzy drink.
(Lindsay, Ontario)
10/02/2011
I found on internet the next text about baking soda capsules:
You can buy them at CVS, walgreens, BJ"s wholesale, hocks. Com, drugstore.com.
The brand I heard is really good is Z_____ OTC Acid Reducer, Capsules ( fancy name for baking soda ). Like I said they are found at the above. You can order them online or you can go instore to purchase. Hope this helps.
Canteloupe
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Citrates With Bicarbonates
Hi,
What if we combine the following in 8 oz of water? Wouldn't this alkalize both the cells and blood at the same time?:
- sodium citrate
- potassium citrate
- magnesium citrate
- calcium citrate
- potassium bicarbonate
- sodium bicarbonate
- magnesium carbonate
- calcium carbonate
I saw a PH balancing product which contained all of these.
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I am confused. Saliva on litmus paper first thing in the morning shows I am the most acidic you can be. My GP thinks the body is getting rid of extra acidity through the saliva..... That this litmus paper test is not accurate. Other GPs have commented on how alkaline I am - high sodium and calcium readings on blood tests. Also the bicarb reading is OK.
And high calcium in my tissues.
I have low stomach acid so if I take bicarb I cant digest anything. I understand I could take it away from food times.
I have a high metal and viral count so I must be acidic.
Many years ago someone suggested bicarb (taken in pure water), I did it for awhile till another GP did a litmus test (middle of the day - not acidic) but I have only got much worse, not better.
The GP must be wrong. I assume I would be acidic. What would you suggest? Taking away from food times and slowly - last week Bill was talking about taking hcl before meals and alkalising some time after. Or maybe alkalinity is too hard to achieve whilst the viral and metals are still there?
(Melbourne, Australia)
07/17/2012
Timh, thanks. I take taurine. I do have addisons disease which could make my sodium levels higher and Im just very very sensitive because ?? Ive tried the alkalising again and just cannot tolerate the extra pain!! , migraines and nausea. I can take acv, bs small amount in 1 litre of water, wheat grass, lemon juice by themselves - all alkalising. I dont know if addisons causing higher sodium levels is because sodium is in my blood ready to leave my body or my blood is alkaline. But I must be acidic if I have metal and viral toxicity. No doc can answer my questions. I dont know how to get well, 20 yrs on & Im still trying to get the metal count down. The viruses & candida?? I take lysine, zinc, olive leaf extract, plenty of antioxidants, immune boosters. Some people with fms, cfs and mcs have been getting better with NLP but apart from it not working on me I just dont get that the brain controls all your organs, the oxygen & nutrition to them.
Robyn, I feel much like yourself w/ advanced stages of chronic parasitism, heavy metals, and all the pathogens that go w/ it. Have you tried Kidney support regimens? I require daily either D-Mannose or Cranberry for the infection. The kidneys are so important in regulating mineral balance and detoxification that one must support them; Raw Kidney Glandular and Allantoin are good for rebuilding. Have you tried Raw Pituitary Glandular for hormonal boost? It's all complicated and much help is needed so I hope you can get the upper on your condition.
(Marshallville, Ga, United States)
07/18/2012
I recommend trying the Transfer Factor Plus and Riovida Juice to lower your acidic levels. Transfer Factor Plus will empower your immune system and that will help to fight other issues going on in the body. Also try using the Alkaline water and it can be found at most health food stores. Drink that instead of adding the alkaline to your regular water. It will be worth it. You will see!
(San Luis Obispo, Ca)
07/18/2012
"And high calcium in my tissues. " With this statement I would definitely suspect you are low in magnesium. Magnesium will help remove calcium from tissue and move it into bone and teeth where it belongs. Will also help remove heavy metals. Also with its aid in cellular energy production it also aids as an infection fighter.
(Melbourne, Australia)
07/19/2012
Timh thanks, I used to get utis every 2nd day (20 yrs), that pain on top of this other thats unbearable but since olive leaf extract I havent had one. Tried glandular extracts, severe reaction! But I have severe reactions to most things, not surprising, just another horrifying day. Yes, kidneys cant be good. The egrf on the blood tests which is to do with kidneys is way too high so they must be stressed. I try to help my organs. I wish they could talk so I really knew what needs the most help rather than taking all these supplements and home remedies for me to react to, just throwing a lot of mud hoping that some of it will stick.
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(Middle Of, Fl)
10/02/2011
Try aloe vera juice! It wipes out most stomach problems, it most surely alleviates the burning! They sell some with flavoring by the food isle, however I buy the gallon which is organic and no flavor near the pharmacy isle in my supermarket. I take a shot glass worth and immediatly you feel the difference.
My son got sick on me last year, he caught a virus, he thought he was gonna die and begged me for a hospital. Of course I knew he needed a little T.L.C. but again he thought he was on his death bed. I took him cause he said his chest hurt and he was throwing up.
Long story short, dr's prescribed him medicine at $10 each pill. KRA-AAAZY! So I bought a gallon of aloe and gave him a shot, he went to sleep and when he woke up, he was fine! Since then, I've given everybody I know, when they feel ill, with GREAT results!
Hope this helps!
(Melbourne, Australia)
10/02/2011
If you have an inflamed stomach, and don't want to take antibiotics just try the natural antibiotic route. Research that. I would start with lots of raw garlic (chopped up really small) and maybe have it with lemon juice and olive oil and make a nice salad dressing if you don't want to have it by itself. Also onions are good. Organic coconut oil is also anti bacterial/anti fungal so 2 tablespoons of that would be beneficial.
(Chicago, Il)
10/03/2011
Garlic... Kyolic Aged and 3 cloves RAW garlic every day. Aids blood pressure and cholesterol.
Avoid the following oils: hydrogenated anything, Canola, Soy, Vegetable, Sesame.
Replace with Hemp (only cold or warm, never cook w/) and Coconut - but limit your oil intake because Coconut oil also has saturated fat, but shouldn't raise your cholesterol levels into a danger zone. Also could be an underlying problem from adrenal fatigue.
Hemp also has your omegas & protein.
Hope it helps.
(Chicago, Il)
10/04/2011
[There are] digestive enzyme specifically for balancing your gut's pH. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) will also eliminate stomach issues and balances your body's pH. ACV relieves heartburn, indigestion, sour stomach, food poisoning, dehydration (hang over) etc. I drink 1tsp-2tbsp depending on the situation.
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(Hemet, California)
02/29/2012
Amen to that, I have found that natural cures have work so well on me and my dog. My dog was diagnosed 3 years ago for bone cancer and I chose to use a natural method and he is still here. If I had choose the onconolgist method it would have cost 8200.00 instead it only cost me around 300.00, to go natural. In all my studies on natural cures; not one was costly. The doctors and pharmacuticals companies worked together and make billions. So sad that when some doctors take an oath the most important thing was their pocketbook.
(Sydney, Australia)
01/15/2016
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Thank you for the work you are going to help people.
