BAKING SODA GETS PEOPLE OFF DIALYSIS

"6.5 percent of . . . patients treated with sodium bicarbonate required dialysis by the end of the study, compared to 33 percent in a control group."

". . . [K]idneys alone produce . . . [250] grams . . . of bicarbonate per day."

The first headline is remarkable. The second one is important because it is the bicarbonate produced by your kidney that neutralizes acid in your body.  

Baking soda may not be a food, but it certainly is a functional remedy. Okay, then, why do people take for health?

1)  I've written about how baking soda waylays cancer.  Mike Adams has attested to the same.  

2)  Some take it for an upset stomach. 

3)  Baking soda gets people off of dialysis.  [click on that sentence.]

4)  We know it helps to relieve gout. 

5)  We also know that it relieves urinary tract infections.

6)  Peole also take baking soda for uranium or radiation poisoning.

7)  Some take it to balance the pH ratio of alkalinity to acid in their body to reduce acidosis states that are stressful on your body.  Yeah, if you find yourself in a phase where you're eating lots of meat and dairy, products that are both high in protein, you'll want to get some bicarbonate soda in your system.  People love meat. We love the smell of a barbecued meat. Try driving past a burger joint and not be tempted by the smell of their charbroiled burgers.  And who can resist nice, creamy slices of cheese? Or a healthy yogurt?  Or a chilled glass of raw whole milk?  These are healthy for you.  But take note--that these foods have a high protein content.  Nothing wrong with protein.  It's good for bones and heart.  Too much and we tax the kidneys.  So there's that.

It's your kidneys that are the most thankful for a weekly dose of baking soda.  Ah, your kidneys and your pancreas, the two organs that produce bicarbonate soda.  That's right--your own body produces its own reserves of baking soda.  Dr. Sircus explains:

The exocrine section of the pancreas has been greatly ignored in the treatment of diabetes even though its impairment is a well documented condition. The pancreas is primarily responsible for the production of enzymes and bicarbonate necessary for normal digestion of food. Bicarbonate is so important for protecting the kidneys that even the kidneys get into the act of producing bicarbonate and now we know the common denominator between diabetes and kidney disease. When the body is hit with reductions in bicarbonate output by these two organs,’ acid conditions build and then entire body physiology begins to go south. Likewise when acid buildup outstrips these organs normal bicarbonate capacity cellular deterioration begins.  

When you eat those three pastrami sandwiches for three days in a row or in the course of a week, your kidneys and pancreas get overwhelmed and stop producing adequate bicarbonate soda.  One benefit to taking baking soda is that it improves digestion and absorption of protein.  

The study, while small, also found nutritional improvements in its participants, ScienceDaily said.

That's interesting.  If you're absorbing more protein, you don't need to eat as much.  So that's good.  Most of the reports on the studies are again vague and general, always a flaw in most journalism on nutrition.  This comes from NewsMax:

There was no evidence of effect on blood pressure or sodium levels. Some measures of nutritional status/protein metabolism (e.g. SGA, NP NA) were significantly improved by correction in the one trial that looked in these in detail

It's true that baking soda is not a cure.  Perhaps not a cure for anything, so don't treat it as such.  Be smart in your usage of it.  But if you're looking for a short-term, mild cleanse of your kidney and pancreas and intestines, then give it a shot.  So, to be sure:

Baking soda is not a cure for any disease, nor is it a substitute for regular medical care. Be sure to talk to your doctor first to see if ingesting baking soda is right for you and how much is safe. Baking soda is high in sodium and is not safe in high doses nor should it be used over a long period of time. It is also not safe for people who have certain medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease or edema. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid it unless directed by their doctor. If not dissolved properly or if taken on a full stomach it can cause an upset stomach.

Possible side effects of drinking baking soda in water include stomach cramps and increased thirst. If you notice more serious side effects such as nausea, weakness, slow breathing, mental changes or swelling of the feet, contact your doctor.