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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Molecular Structure Of Baking Soda

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Medications


Diuretics. Diuretics are commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other disorders to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body. Low doses of diuretics known as thiazides are sometimes used to reduce the amount of calcium released by the kidneys into the urine. Thiazides include:

  • Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDiuril)
  • Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
  • Trichlormethiazide (Metahydrin, Naqua)
  • Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)

However, thiazides also cause potassium loss, which reduces citrat...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Lower Your Blood Pressure, Cut Sodium Intake
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Monosodium glutamate (also called MSG) Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) Baking powder Disodium... Read more »

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From Fran Costigan: Recipe for Super Fudge Low Fat Brownies
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...natural cane sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt3... Read more »

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Managing Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...just tear the leaf and apply the gel! Put baking soda on the lesions. Wet a cotton... Read more »

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Manage Your Genital Herpes Symptoms and Outbreaks
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...tear the leaf and apply the gel! Put baking soda on the lesions. Wet a cotton ball,... Read more »

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The Missing Link Between Heart Disease and Dental Health
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For years there have been hints and hypotheses that heart disease and periodontal (gum) disease are... Read more »

Health Guide

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment
...can cause abnormal levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, and uric acid. Such treatments might include sodium bicarbonate, allopurinol, and aluminum hydroxide or calcium carbonate.Transfusions. Red... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Diagnosis
...potassium and phosphates).Reduce protein and other foods with high-purine content.Potassium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, allopurinol.Lithotripsy, uteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, open... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox
...about 2 cups per bath. The oatmeal will not dissolve, and the water will have a scum. A 1/2 - 1 cup of baking soda in a bath may also be helpful.Lotions. Calamine lotion and similar... Read more »
Infertility in Men: Other Treatments
...even with these treatments.To prepare sperm for IVF, men with retrograde ejaculation typically use sodium bicarbonate four times a day to reduce the acidity of the urine. After ejaculation, the... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Other Treatments
...saline solution at a drug store or made one at home (one cup of warm water, half teaspoon salt, pinch of baking soda). Over-the-counter saline nasal sprays that contain benzalkonium chloride as a... Read more »

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