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By Nurse Diane
A friend of mine is not a huge fan of pills and medication;
he prefers the more natural remedies. That’s
why when he suffers from indigestion or gas especially after eating all these
big holiday meals and goodies, he grabs a box of Bicarbonate Soda, commonly
known as Baking Soda. Stomachs naturally
contain hydrochloric acid and too much of it leads to indigestion. The
so-called 'baking soda burp' is a sign that this antacid is working. The burp
is caused by the release of carbon dioxide gas - a natural byproduct when
sodium bicarbonate reacts with the acid in the stomach. Simply mix a teaspoon in a glass of cold
water 1-2 hours after eating. Do not
take sodium bicarbonate or any antacids without first talking to your doctor if
you have:
An
intestinal problem or appendicitis;
Heart
problems;
High
blood pressure;
Swelling
of the arms or legs;
Kidney
disease;
Liver
disease; or
Problems
urinating
If you
are pregnant or nursing.
Side effects of
sodium Bicarb include:
Nausea
or vomiting;
Headache;
Sever
mood changes
Muscle
pain;
Swelling
of feet, ankles or legs
Decreased
appetite;
Unusual
tiredness;
Constipation;
Dry
mouth or increased thirst; or
Increased
urination.
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Baking Soda also has
other uses such as:
Baking-
helps baked goods, like bread, to rise
Relieve
stomach indigestion and heartburn when mixed in water
Removing
odors in the refrigerator, vents, storage areas, and closets
Removing
odor in kitty litter
It is
used in fire extinguishers for grease and oil fires
It is
often used as a cleaning agent
It can
be used as a meat tenderizer
Put it
in water with beans to minimize flatulence from eating beans
Polish Silverware
Remove burned food from a pot or a pan
And, the list goes on, and on.
According to punchbowl.com, The ancient Egyptians used
natural deposits of sodium bicarbonate as a cleansing agent like soap, but it
wasn't until 1791 that French chemist Nicolas Leblanc produced sodium
bicarbonate in its modern form. In 1846, two New York bakers named John Dwight
and Austin Church established the first factory to make baking soda.
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So, today, on National Bicarbonate of Soda Day, Grab a
box and see how many ways you can use it.
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