Probably every house has a legendary tutu in yellow-red-white design . The same baking soda that "never runs out". But now you will have where to spend it with great benefit for your body and to maintain beauty! The cost of a pack of soda weighing 500 g starts from 22 rubles ( in St. Petersburg in the Metro network). But even if you take a higher price , it turns out that one package will be enough for you for 3 medium concentration soda baths ( to start) or 1-2 higher concentrations ( to complete the course)! 8-20 rubles for a healing and rejuvenating procedure? Well, beauty!
Can't wait to find out why soda baths are so useful?
I share with pleasure!
Soda bath benefits:
- Allows you to quickly get rid of internal ( visceral) fat. This is due to the general detoxification of the body , plus the metabolism is normalized. of internal ( internal) fat. A soda bath will help speed up the process.
- Perfectly cleanses the pores and , as a result , improves the quality of the skin.
- Quickly relieves skin itching. For example , after insect bites , including bees. By the way , I of this effect : my dad kept his own apiary for a long time , despite strong allergic reactions in his body to every bee sting. He used only soda to relieve symptoms: he made a strong solution and wiped the bite site along with the swollen "bump".
- Accelerates skin recovery after sunburn. In this case, the water temperature , of course , should be as close as possible to body temperature.
- Heals the entire body due to alkalization. I will talk about this in more detail below , in a separate paragraph.
- Helps to solve problems with various skin diseases. Up to psoriasis. But in combination with a treatment program from a doctor!
- Strengthens and whitens nails. It also softens the cuticle and allows you to keep your hands in a decent shape for longer.
- Heals the feet ( reduces sweating , prevents swelling , helps to get rid of the stratum corneum faster).
- Gives anti-cellulite effect. Helps reduce the appearance of "orange peel". But it's not that soda literally burns fat. An alkaline bath normalizes metabolism ( more on that below), so the process of splitting excess body fat is accelerated , like all metabolic processes in the body.
- Normalizes metabolism ( metabolism). As a result of detoxification, the functionality of each cell in tissues and organs is restored. This directly affects the rate of reactions in the body: it rejuvenates. And when something that slowed down the work of organs disappears ( accumulated decay products , deposits), activity increases. Many people who take alkaline baths note the main effect of the very first procedure: a feeling of incredible lightness in the body.
- Cleanses the lymphatic system. The permeability of the lymphatic capillaries is even higher than that of the capillaries of the circulatory system. Due to this, the removal of "toxins" from the lymph flow is accelerated.
- Increases the chances of conceiving a child. But only if the diagnosis of female infertility is associated with increased acidity of the vagina ( fertilization cannot occur in an acidic environment).
- It alleviates the condition with osteochondrosis and salt deposition. But the bath in this case goes as one of the procedures in the complex of therapeutic measures.
- Helps with the first signs of varicose veins. In one of the comments to my article, a reader shared an interesting way to get rid of the "mesh on the legs" with the help of "soda pantyhose". The advice was given by the doctor , and his recommendation helped. Can you imagine how a whole soda bath works in this case?
- Lightens age spots. This is ensured by a high pH ( 8-8.5) and the bleaching effect of soda in general.
- Increases the barrier function of the skin. The alkaline environment makes the sebaceous glands more active , so a uniform lipid film is created on the skin without any creams and lotions. Own oil on the skin will always work more effectively than applied outside.
Contraindications
Attention ! Soda baths have contraindications , like any even the most harmless procedures! In particular , it is contraindicated for everyone who is prohibited from thermal effects on the body. For example , pregnant and lactating women , as well as with cardiovascular diseases , bronchial asthma , allergies , diabetes and other health problems. Consult your doctor!
It is strongly not recommended to take soda baths in case of skin damage ( cuts , abrasions), colds and in general any diseases in the acute phase!
How the effect is achieved 
Baking soda is a hydrocarbonate , which when dissolved in water creates an alkaline environment. That is why such a bath is often called simply alkaline. But there is an opinion that only a mixture of soda and salt deserves the proud title of "alkaline bath".
Soda dissolved in water gives a very high pH level: 8.5. In the body and in the skin, this level is always lower and more "acidic". It turns out that? The principle of osmosis works.
Osmosis is the diffusion ( penetration) of molecules across a membrane. And the movement always goes only in one direction: from acid to alkali. Remember high school chemistry class? Alkali is the base. The acid will always strive towards it , and not vice versa.
Many people write in reviews that the first soda bath was even unpleasant: not everyone likes to watch some white lumps and flakes in the water. For some, the color of the water changed to dirty green or gray. Others just had some blurring. It all depends on the degree of internal contamination of the body. The cleaner it is , the cleaner the water in the soda bath will remain. In addition , the more acidic the blood ( which is bad), the stronger the "toxins" are drawn into the alkaline water.
Human skin has a fairly high permeability. It is necessary for our body for thermoregulation and metabolism. After all, the skin is also an excretory organ: through billions of sweat channels, decay products are removed to the surface along with sweat.
Capillaries are also highly permeable. Indeed, otherwise they could not ensure the transportation of various substances throughout all systems of our body.
Such permeability helps to remove many "toxins" from the body with the help of alkaline baths.
Salt dissolved in water also creates an alkaline environment. But! Soda - much more intense in cleansing processes. It significantly accelerates osmosis in comparison with salt.
A foam bath has the opposite effect: yes , it’s nice to lie down in a fluffy fragrant cloud , making “boots” on your feet, “mittens” on your hands, a coat on your shoulders , and a crown on your head. And in general, indulge in every possible way with light foam. But at the same time, the active action of washing substances is on our skin. Far from useful: what is sodium laureth sulfate worth. As a result, we get out of the bath and see how the skin has wrinkled due to contact with water. And this is only what we can appreciate with the naked eye.
How to make a healthy soda bath
Main principle:
- No need to strive to get instant results and make a concentrated solution , lie in the bath for an hour , and bring the water temperature almost to boiling water.
- It is better to make a course of short-term baths with a weak solution than to lie down once in a hot concentrated one.
- 3 times a week , ideally every other day. For a bath - 200 g of soda ( previously dissolved in HOT water). Total number of baths: 10-20 depending on the expected effect and the degree of "training with alkaline baths".
Alternative course of soda baths:
- First bath: 6-7 tablespoons of soda , the duration of the procedure is 30-40 minutes.
- Second and third bath: 10-12 tablespoons of soda , the duration of the procedure is 50-60 minutes.
- Fourth and fifth bath: 16-18 tablespoons of soda , the duration of the procedure is 60-90 minutes.
- All subsequent baths: a full pack of baking soda , the duration of the procedure is 60-180 minutes.
How to further enhance the effect of a soda bath
- Drink a large cup of herbal tea or warm water 30-40 minutes before your bath. This will facilitate the removal of decay products from the cells through the skin.
- Drink pure warm water or herbal tea while taking a bath. Your body will need more fluid in order to actively remove all unnecessary.
- Use a washcloth while in the bath. It is in the process of taking a soda bath , and not after. If you occasionally rub the skin of the body with a washcloth while sitting in the bath , then speed up the process of removing decay products by removing dead cells.
Precautionary measures - When taking baths with a water temperature above 36 , but not more than 39 degrees , it is recommended to dive only up to the line of the shoulders. The higher the water temperature , the more dangerous it is to immerse the heart area in it.
- It is better to take a bath in a sitting or semi-sitting position.
- The duration of the bath for beginners is about 20-30 minutes. But it’s better to start in general with 10-15 minutes maximum.
- After a soda bath, rinsing in the shower is not required. Just go out and blot any moisture off your body with a towel.
- Soda baths are taken as a course. And then you MUST NEED A BREAK! In one course - no more than 10-20 procedures! Otherwise, the skin may become drier and begin to peel off. And in the body itself, the reaction to the healing alkalization may be unexpected. The more polluted and oxidized our body is , the shorter each course should be and the longer the pause before the next. You can not get rid of health problems in 1 month!
Bath variations
classical
Fill the bath with a comfortable temperature ( in the range of 36-39 degrees - at first , the better). Dilute 200 g of soda in 1 liter of HOT water and pour it into the bath. Sit in the bath until you feel that the water has cooled significantly. This bath soothes the nervous system and softens the skin.
For weight loss
Prepare a bath according to the classic recipe and spend at least 20 minutes in it. Then , without taking a shower , dry off with a towel and dress as warmly as possible. Spend about an hour wrapped in a blanket or blanket.
Combined with sea salt
Fill the bath with warm water with 500 g of sea salt. Add there soda solution , made according to the classical scheme above.
Such a bath is more concentrated , so you should not stay in it for a long time. For the first time, 10-15 minutes is enough. In the following sessions, the duration can be increased by observing the reaction of your skin. If she is sensitive , then it is better to use the classic version of the usual soda bath.
A soda-salt bath enhances the process of alkalization of the body , helping it to become healthier. In addition , the combination of salt with soda allows you to bring the solution closer to physiological , as in the mother's womb. This option is much more effective than a regular soda bath.
Plus, for weight loss, such an alkaline bath is more effective.
In combination with decoctions
- This option enhances the beneficial effect on problem skin.
- Prepare a decoction of dried chamomile flowers , in the proportion of 100 g of flowers per 1 liter of water. Cook over low heat for no more than 10 minutes. Better yet, brew in a thermos.
- Pour the chamomile decoction and the classic baking soda solution into the tub. Relax in the bath for about 15-20 minutes.
- Such a bath allows you to get rid of acne on the body , and also brightens the skin. A very good option for those , like me, do not want to sunbathe and want to keep their skin young for as long as possible.
With the addition of essential oils
If you add a few drops of essential oils ( , then enhance the effect and get the desired result faster.
Action of essential oils:
- Essential oils of citrus fruits ( orange , lemon , grapefruit , mandarin) help enhance the anti-cellulite effect.
- Tea tree essential oil improves the condition of problem skin and relieves fungus.
- Essential oil of cypress , juniper , rosemary , geranium , grapefruit enhances the effect of detoxification ( cleansing the body).
Attention! Essential oils are added literally drop by drop! Don't overdo it! Essential oils are not only capable of causing allergic reactions on the skin , but can also lead to breath holding and spasms. It is better to drip the oil directly into the soda ( 5-10 drops), and then dissolve it with hot water according to the classical scheme and pour it into the prepared bath. Do not drip from the bubble directly into the bath , because this way you can easily exceed the norm and not even notice.
With added iodine
If you want to create an almost marine environment , then up to 10 drops of iodine can be added to the soda-salt bath. Not more! Because iodine raises body temperature.
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