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Isn't it great when the most common household items may have a profound effect on our health? Those annoying problems of swelling and joint discomfort, particularly in the legs, can sometimes hinder our pleasure of everyday activities. Today, let's look at a fantastic remedy for these problems. That enchanted couple? Baking soda, rice, and water combined. This is actually a simple and effective traditional treatment, although it seems like a recipe for a cake you're planning to bake.
Why Are Baking Soda and Rice Used Together?
The absorbent and cleaning qualities of both rice, a mainstay in cuisines across the world, and baking soda, a typical leavening ingredient, are well-known. They make a calming soak when mixed with water, which can aid with swelling and joint discomfort. The way they collaborate is as follows:
When soaked in a bath, rice acts as a mild exfoliator, which in turn increases blood flow and decreases inflammation.
The alkaline nature of baking soda makes it useful for reducing acidity in the body, which is associated with inflammation (the sort that causes swelling and joint discomfort, among other symptoms).
Making Your Own Relaxing Bath
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