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[www.keralites.net] 3 Benefits of DRINKING baking soda? (worth a try)

 

Sometimes we forget about the simple things we might have in the house that can be health boosters, such as taking Epsom salt baths and the benefits of the magnesium in them. On a similar topic, I just saw this article below the other day about baking soda benefits from my good friends at TheAlternativeDaily, a leading online alternative health publisher, and wanted to share it with you:


3 Ways to Drink Baking Soda for BetterHealth
by TheAlternativeDaily.com

Many of you may have been using baking soda around your home for years without ever even knowing what it is. We did a little digging to uncover the mystery.

It turns out that sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is a chemical salt that, in its natural form, is the mineral nahcolite. Baking soda can react as both an acid and a base, although in an aqueous solution it is a bit on the alkaline side.

Pure nahcolite is found in abundance in the Green River Basin, which cuts through several states in the central part of our country.

Sodium bicarbonate helps to regulate pH and keep it steady – a process known as buffering. It keeps substances from being too acidic or too alkaline. Its ability to neutralize the pH of any substance it comes in contact with makes it highly effective for so many things.

Now, you may know about all the amazing ways you can use baking soda around your home such as:

• Cleaning coffee makers
• Cleaning drains
• Ridding hair of buildup
• Polishing silver
• Septic care
• Making toothpaste
• Making deodorant
• Cleaning brushes and combs
• Refreshing your fridge
• Easing itching and swelling
• Putting out a grease fire
• Breaking down ice on a sidewalk or driveway

But… did you know that drinking baking soda can be very healthy for you? Yes, it's true, drinking something as simple as baking soda can drastically improve your health. What is even more amazing is that when you combine baking soda with other powerful ingredients, the healing powers are supercharged.

The only caution we have is that you stick to an aluminum-free brand of baking soda whenever possible.

Here are three of our favorite healthy baking soda tonics:

Ultimate energy booster and electrolyte replacer

Do you know that nagging, dragging feeling you get when you are about halfway through your 5k run, or partway through that spin class? The feeling like you can't push your body one bit more?

Well, we have great news for you: this ultimate energy booster tonic will not only help motivate you to get moving, it will also help you go harder for longer no matter what physical activity you are doing.

This is because strenuous exercise leads to a buildup of lactic acid – which can cause muscle pain and fatigue. Baking soda has been found to boost performance in athletes due to its ability to neutralize lactic acid buildup.

Ingredients:

• ½ teaspoon unprocessed sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 7 cups coconut water
• ½ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup raw honey

Instructions:

1. Heat the coconut water on low and mix in baking soda until it is dissolved.
2. Add other ingredients and pour mixture into glass jar.
3. Shake well before use.
4. This will keep for a week in the refrigerator.

Coconut water: Although coconut water has a deceptively light consistency, it has higher levels of minerals such as iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium and zinc than many fruits, including the famously healthy orange. Additionally, coconut water has high amounts of B-vitamins, such as niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and pyridoxine.

One of the best benefits of coconut water is that it is extremely high in potassium. As your body sweats during exercise or vigorous physical activity, your level of potassium drops. Coconut water has approximately 250 milligrams of potassium and 105 milligrams of sodium in every 100 milliliter serving.

Raw honey: One of the substantial benefits of choosing raw organic honey from your area is that it contains immune stimulating properties from the area where the bees collected pollen. This means that it can actually help to desensitize you to local allergens, potentially lessening your allergy symptoms.

The supercharged acid reflux reliever

Because acid reflux typically results from having too little acid in your stomach, you can help improve this by mixing 2 tablespoons of raw, unfiltered, apple cider vinegar into a 6 to 8 ounce glass of water.

Adding ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to this mixture will further help neutralize your internal fire. Be prepared, however: this mixture will foam – so wait for it to slow down before you drink it.

Speaking of acid reflux, you can eliminate acid reflux permanently with THIS technique (plus the REAL root cause you didn't know)

Green tea and baking soda metabolism booster

A recent study out of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences found that drinking green tea regularly can boost the effects of exercise to aid weight loss efforts. The study was conducted on mice that were fed a diet with high amounts of fat, exercised regularly, and given green tea extract. The mice showed an average body mass reduction of 27.1 percent and an average abdominal mass reduction of 36.6 percent.

There are three compounds in green tea that are thought to help promote weight loss: catechins, theanine and caffeine. These substances work together to block enzymes that are responsible for fat storage in the body.

When you combine the super-metabolizing powers of green tea with baking soda, you rev up your fat burning power while encouraging optimal pH in the body. This is necessary for balance.

Choose organic green tea and add ¼ teaspoon of baking soda to an 8 ounce cup before drinking. Enjoy daily.

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Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Best-Selling Author

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[www.keralites.net] HOMEOPATHY

 

Before you visit a homeopath, get these facts straight

Poorva Chavan source;HEALTH SITE

Homeopathy is widelypractisedin India, and many of us swear by it. If I say one word against it, many would say that I have been paid by pharmaceutical giants to talk against homeopathy or that it is a propaganda. However, I believe logic is the way to decide what one should follow. Herearesome facts about homeopathy that one should be aware of, and I hope it will make you think twice before resorting to homeopathy or at least check the credibility of the homeopath you visit.

1. It is not an Indian science
   Many people aren't aware homeopathyis a German science and was created by a doctor named Samuel Hahnemann in 1796. Since, it is widely and blindly followed in India, many believe that it is an Indian science. Homeopathy came to India only in 1810, when a French traveler named Dr. John Martin Honigberger, a student of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, came to India and treated patients. In 1839, on his second visit to India, he treated the then ruler of Punjab, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, suffering from paralysis of the vocal chords. His medicine cured the Maharaja, and he was so impressed that he made Honigberger the chief physician of his court. After the Maharaja's death, Honigberger moved to Calcutta where he began his practice and hence began the advent of homeopathy in India.

2. Treatment differs from person to person

Homeopathic treatment is also highly individualized and differs from person to person. The properties of the medicines are very similar to the condition or the disease a person is suffering from. Also, homeopathy not only takes into account the signs and symptoms of the diseases but also considers the patient's physical build, temperament, personality and other genetic factors.

Homeopathy works on the principle of 'like cures like'. It means that a substance responsible for causing illness in a healthy individual can be used to treat patients suffering from the same illness. Allopathic medicine, on the other hand, uses active pharmacological agents or physical interventions like surgeries to treat, cure or suppress the symptoms of various diseases and conditions.

3. No studies prove that homeopathy is effective in treating diseases

Many of you must have had first-hand experiences and will not think twice before resorting to homeopathy again or even suggesting it to other people. But as a matter of fact there is no properly documented proof that homeopathy has been effective in treating various diseases. Although there are a few studies, that claim that homeopathy is effective, most of them have serious design flaws or have not been properly documented.

4. Many countries have warned its people against using homeopathy

Various countries have warned its people to think twice before resorting to homeopathic medicine. After the House of Common in The UK called homeopathy 'no better than a placebo' in 2010, The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australia, too recently deemed it ineffective. It has reservations against using it to treat serious conditions as it is a slow process and not getting appropriate treatment immediately could actually make the condition worse and prove fatal.

5. Homeopathy medicines could be as good as placebos
   Homeopathy also works on the principle of minimum dosage. The medicines are thinned with either alcohol or water and at times are diluted so many times that only a trace of the active substance remains. Homeopaths claim that this trace quantity of the active substance is enough to invoke a healing response in the patient. However, the doses are so low that the pills become as good as placebos (medicines that have no active ingredient in them). Placebos are known to be effective as some people do respond to them. It is important to note that modern medicines are tested on the basis of how well they outperform placebos. This fact has given rise to the exploitation of homeopathy and many quacks nowadays simply hand you a little jar of white sugar pills.
6. Not all medicines are diluted
   However, not all medicines are highly diluted and some of them contain the active ingredients in enough quantities to cause side effects. Hence it is best to visit a credible homeopath and use medicines under his/her guidance.

7. It has no side effects
   Highly diluted homeopathic medicines taken under the guidance of trained doctors are usually safe. It could also be because, to invoke a side effect, a medicine or drug first has to contain an active ingredient. The dilution in some homeopathy medicines is so high that many claim it has no effect at all to invoke a side effect. However, some medicines can be concentrated and un-monitored use and self-prescription can be dangerous.

8. You should not replace conventional medicines with homeopathy
   If you are suffering from a health issue, get it first diagnosed and treated using conventional medicine. Do not delay treatment because of homeopathy. It is a comparatively slower process and your condition can worsen if not treated at the right time.

9. Homeopathy cannot always be used with conventional medicines

Many people believe homeopathic medicines are harmless and can be continued with other forms of medicines; it is not. Some homeopathy medicines contain heavy metals like mercury and iron and can interfere with working of conventional medicines. Hence it is best to inform your doctor about the medicines that you are already taking to prevent side effects.

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