Baking soda is a universal tool for everyone, a tool that solves many problems and is always within reach. This product, which is owned by every household, has a very wide application, especially today when we are turning more and more to natural solutions. We mostly know its virtues, but are we familiar with the extent to which its use is safe? Not really. It is precisely for these reasons that we researched this topic a little more, and all the answers are in the text before you. Baking soda as a remedy Baking soda as a remedy is actually medicinal baking soda and is highly praised for its exceptional healing properties. But only if its intake is controlled. If you take it in prescribed quantities, it can help you regulate the acidity of your body and relieve your stomach problems, as well as heartburn. Namely, the acidity scale refers to the ph value, which is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions contained in a substance. It determines to what extent something is acidic or alkaline. As an example, we will take the ph value of ordinary water, which is 7, which is a neutral ph value, and all values below this figure are considered acidic, and above it are considered alkaline. On that scale, the star of this text takes a value of 9, which is highly alkaline. Stomach acid, on the other hand, is at the completely different end, being on a scale of 1 to 3, which is very acidic. So, when you have heartburn problems, this magic powder will help you to dilute the stomach acid, and you will feel relief in no time. Here are the situations and conditions in which sodium bicarbonate is recommended: stomach problems and heartburn - half a teaspoon of soda mixed in a glass of water will have a beneficial effect and temporarily soothe the existing problems balancing the ph of the body - in limited quantities and as a form of therapy fungi (candida) - then sodium bicarbonate is used as an antimycotic and acts against the further development of candida skin problems - when using soda bath products that relieve skin problems urinary infections - which are relieved by a diluted solution metabolic acidosis - with renal insufficiency, then as a consequence of diabetes or intoxication with certain medications, etc. the aforementioned state of decreased bicarbonate concentration in the body occurs, which can be compensated for by adding it intravenously. Is baking soda dangerous? Even the healthiest thing in the world can turn against us if we don't measure it, and it's the same with excessive doses of baking soda. So be careful, because its long-term use is also not recommended. It is especially not recommended for sensitive groups such as pregnant women, children and those suffering from heart and kidney problems, as well as those with high blood pressure. Here are some facts about the risks it carries: in excess (which means more than half a teaspoon per 100 ml of water), it causes digestive problems in excessive doses, it is also poisonous due to the high concentration of sodium in the powder, which can lead to diarrhea and vomiting, and then dehydration, which is very dangerous if the body absorbs sodium, it causes, in addition to dehydration, shallow breathing, seizures, and even kidney failure combined with some drugs can lead to a series of side effects people with heart problems or those who must avoid salt consumption for certain reasons should not reach for baking soda either. In addition, it is important to know that it is always taken on an empty stomach. Therefore, in case you have had lunch, always wait to digest the previous meal, which takes 2 to 3 hours, and then take baking soda. However, it is best to use it in the morning before you have breakfast. And never exceed the daily dose of half a teaspoon well stirred in a glass of water. Also, it is best to take it alone, and not combined with another ingredient, especially not lemon, because of the carbon dioxide that is created when the base and acid come into contact. Do not consume it for more than two weeks, waiting for the symptoms to pass. Then it is best to visit a doctor who will prescribe you adequate therapy. Namely, it may happen that excessive or long-term intake negatively affects stomach acid, because when it is healthy, it is extremely acidic, and if you dilute it with soda, you will damage its quality, as well as the quality of digestion, and the intestinal microbiome, the main part of our immunity. Therefore, the danger of destroying the acidity of stomach acid is real when it comes to the consumption of baking soda. Therefore, be careful! As for the use of baking soda, its application is very wide, and you can use it: for cooking for cleaning Image of baking soda for cleaning and care for care for medical purposes for oral hygiene for skin peeling How do you make a baking soda rinse? If you have a sore throat or your oral cavity is irritated, try a baking soda solution that is very easy to make. Add a tablespoon or less of baking soda to a glass of lukewarm water and stir evenly