Question 1

is it okay to apply baking soda to poison ivy?

Accepted Answer

Yes it's fine.: That's a good old fashioned home remedy. Make a paste with warm water and spread it over the poison ivy.  Refresh the application every couple of hours.  If the poison ivy is wide spread you can also take a baking soda bath.

Question 2

when i bathe with baking soda for poison ivy, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Something else.: You may be better off using soap. However the resin from the poison ivy/oak can continue to cause you problem.  Be sure to wash off anything which has touched the poison ivy with a laundry detergent to rid of the resin.  Don't overlook the gloves, boots, or even your car's floor mat.

Question 3

oatmeal or baking soda bath to help poison ivy, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal soaks: Are often used for poison ivy.

Question 4

poison oak, any suggestions--baking soda paste?

Accepted Answer

Many treatments: Poison ivy, oak and sumac rashes are an allergic response to oils produced by these plants. If you suspect you have been exposed wash your skin well to remove the oil. If you discover the itchy red rash instead, you will need to treat the symptoms. Anti-tich measures : baking soda, diphendyramine, and avoid overheating. Hydrocoritsone cream and domeboro soaks help too. See your doctor if severe.

Question 5

i brushed my teeth with baking soda n peroxide and i ended up with white spots on my gums now im concerned i might have been poisoned by peroxide??

Accepted Answer

Peroxide burn: It&#x27;s only temporary over-oxidation\burning\dehydration of the tissue. It will return to normal within a day or so. Speak to your dentist about how to accomplish proper oral hygiene and have clean healthy white teeth.

Question 6

what is baking soda good for?

Accepted Answer

Leavening: Leavening in baking.  Absorbs odors.  Mild cleaning agent.  A not very effective dentifrice.

Question 7

does baking soda show up on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

No: Not surprising, as baking soda is not a drug that people abuse recreationally.  However, eating a lot of baking soda (as an antacid, say) is not good for you, as it contains a lot of sodium.

Question 8

baking soda is safe for have a high creatinine?

Accepted Answer

Not as treatment: Muscular men tend to have high creatinine and with today's laboratory fads tend to become instant kidney patients. If your creatinine is up because of actual illness, see whether you can't get it treated -- baking soda won't even deal with the acidosis of kidney failure as you simply turn it to carbon dioxide and breathe it out.

Question 9

it's it safe too douch with baking soda and why ?

Accepted Answer

No need to douche: The vagina is an amazing organ- it keeps itself clean without the help of any soaps or douches. There are "good" bacteria in the vagina that help keep out the "bad" bacteria, and douching too much can lead to a change in the bacterial flora of the vagina. This can predispose to infections such as bacterial vaginosis. You can clean with water and gentle soap around the outside of the vagina.

Question 10

can i take baking soda in water for overall health?

Accepted Answer

You can....: ..but I can't tell you it is absolutely beneficial. Proponents suggest it works as an antacid and antiseptic, which may ease stomach and digestive troubles. Some say the increased alkalinity may combat some diseases including kidney stones and gout. But baking soda can interact with other medicines and supplements, and also contains sodium. Most would only use for heartburn. Discuss with your doc

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