Baking soda is more than just for cleaning! A quick guide to 7 unexpected health uses that every Hong Kong resident should know.

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You might only use baking soda to remove refrigerator odors or clean the kitchen, but Dr. Eric Berg reveals that baking soda is actually a natural alkaline substance that can improve oral health, skin, gut health, and even help maintain bodily balance during fasting . Here's a complete breakdown:

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🧪 7 Health Uses of Baking Soda

1️ Teeth whitening + oral antibacterial

  • An alkaline environment can inhibit acidic bacteria in the mouth (such as those that cause bad breath and dental plaque).
  • Directions for use: Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda with 1 tablespoon water and then brush your teeth/rinse your mouth.
  • Benefits: Reduces plaque, bad breath, and dental tartar.

2️ Natural antiperspirant

  • Sweat itself is odorless odor comes from bacterial decomposition.
  • Baking soda alters the skin's pH, thus inhibiting bacterial growth.
  • DIY Recipe: 4 tablespoons baking soda + 4 tablespoons coconut oil/olive oil + a few drops of essential oil (lemon/lavender) Refrigerate

3️ Removing pesticide residues from vegetables

  • Soaking vegetables in baking soda water ( 12–15 minutes) effectively breaks down some pesticides.
  • Suitable for processing non-organic vegetables/preparing vegetables before dining out
  • Recommendation: Rinse thoroughly with clean water after each soaking.

4️ Soothes itchy skin (such as insect bites/poison ivy).

  • Baking soda has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties.
  • How to use: Apply directly to the affected area can be mixed with a small amount of water to form a paste.
  • Suitable for: mosquito bites, bee stings, and contact with poison ivy.

5️ Helps with prolonged fasting (reduces excess ketoacids)

  • Prolonged fasting Increased ketone bodies Increased acidity in the body
  • Baking soda can neutralize acidity reduce bad breath/physical discomfort
  • Directions for use: 1/8 teaspoon baking soda + water once daily.

6️  Inhibits athlete's foot/fungal nail infection (fungal infection)

  • Altering skin pH → Inhibiting fungal growth
  • How to use: Add baking soda to foot bath water / apply directly to the affected area.
  • Suitable for: athlete's foot, onychomycosis, and athlete's foot.

7️ Improves oral ulcers (caused by a virus)

  • Baking soda creates an alkaline environment that inhibits viral activity and helps ulcers heal.
  • How to use: Rinse mouth with baking soda water / apply to ulcer.
  • Recommendation: Apply 1-2 times daily for several days to see results.

🧾 In conclusion: Don't assume that "baking soda = cleaning products" anymore. Knowing how to use it correctly is the key to true health.

Starting today, a natural alkaline skincare routine, a targeted antibacterial and anti-inflammatory strategy, and a comprehensive repair plan from the mouth to the skin will lay a solid foundation for your body!

Don't be misled by the idea that "ointment = the only solution." Knowing how to use it correctly, understand its properties, and cultivate a deep understanding of its effects are the keys to true health! 💪🧂🧬

 

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YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luA7c6ys3Ac

YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge

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