It is very easy to use, highly effective and not expensive. So, you can use baking soda as a safer alternative to many commercial products and also protect your health from all the chemicals that these products contain.
These are some of the many uses of sodium bicarbonate:
1. Stomach problems and heartburn
Baking soda can act as a strong antacid, so in order to treat stomach problems and heartburn just mix one glass of water with 2 teaspoons of baking soda and consume it.
2. Soothe sunburns
In order to soothe sunburns just make a bath with warm water and ½ cup of baking soda, and soak in it for 30 minutes. It is recommended to air dry, and not to use a towel.
3. A shampoo boost
You can also boost the shampoo that you use and improve its cleaning power if you just add some baking soda in it. If you have greasy hair, put the comb in baking soda and then comb the hair to degrease it. After that wash the hair.
4. Clean and relax the feet
Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda with some water, and then put your feet in. You can also massage them. Perform the procedure two times a week and enjoy the amazing results. If you want to relax and boost your energy, you can also put some baking soda in your bath.
5. Stop Sweating
Baking soda is also highly efficient in eliminating bad odors and stop sweating. It will maintain the armpits dry without having to use any chemicals, and it is as efficient as other powder deodorant products.
6. Soothe bee stings
Baking soda has alkaline qualities which can eliminate the formic acid that is it the wound and also removes all the pollutants, and due to this it is highly efficient in soothing bee and wasp stings. All you need to do is take out the stinger, and then put a solution of baking soda and water on the wound.
7. Alleviate splinters
Baking soda mixed with water is also very efficient in treating many skin problems like splinters.