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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Blood PH</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/544662-sodium-bicarbonate-blood-ph/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:55:35 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is something you probably know as baking soda. In addition to the familiar powdered form you may have in your pantry, sodium bicarbonate is available in tablet form as an antacid and in an injectable form for medical use. Sodium bicarbonate helps to maintain pH balance of the blood.]]></description>
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		<title>Is Sodium Bicarbonate Safe to Drink?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/543412-is-sodium-bicarbonate-safe-to-drink/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:33:17 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although adverse reactions are possible, sodium bicarbonate -- baking soda -- is generally safe to drink to reduce stomach acid, ease gastrointestinal ulcers and to raise the pH of your blood and urine. Take sodium bicarbonate if your doctor diagnoses a condition and prescribes the remedy. Do not use baking soda without medical supervision to reduce the risk of side effects.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Therapy for Cancer</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/543375-sodium-bicarbonate-therapy-for-cancer/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:33:13 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/543375-sodium-bicarbonate-therapy-for-cancer/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Some alternative medicine practitioners advocate using sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, to prevent and treat all types of cancer. However, according to the American Cancer Society, scientific evidence does not back using sodium bicarbonate for this purpose.  High doses can cause serious problems and even death, warns the society, so consult a doctor before using sodium bicarbonate.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Sodium Bicarbonate Help Stomachaches?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/542796-does-sodium-bicarbonate-help-stomachaches/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:42:29 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/542796-does-sodium-bicarbonate-help-stomachaches/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Abdominal pain is a generalized symptom that can have a number of different causes. The most common of these is acid indigestion, an overabundance of acid in the stomach that irritates the stomach lining. Sodium bicarbonate is the go-to remedy, but it can also be useful in other cases where abdominal pain is the symptom.]]></description>
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		<title>What Does Sodium Bicarbonate Do to the Heart?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/538269-what-does-sodium-bicarbonate-do-to-the-heart/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:18:12 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/538269-what-does-sodium-bicarbonate-do-to-the-heart/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid used to alleviate heartburn, stomach upset and acid indigestion. The use of other medications and the presence of other medical conditions like heart disease and hypertension should be considered before sodium bicarbonate use to avoid possible adverse effects, MayoClinic.com notes. Sodium bicarbonate is associated with positive effects on the heart. A study published in a 1996 issue of “The American Journal of Emergency Medicine” found sodium bicarbonate helped mitigate the adverse effects of acidemia associated with cardiac arrest.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Ingredients</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/536571-sodium-bicarbonate-ingredients/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:33:29 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The chemical compound sodium bicarbonate is also known by other names including bicarbonate of soda, sodium hydrogen carbonate and baking soda. The ingredients of sodium bicarbonate include four natural elements combined together to form a white sold crystalline structure that makes a fine white powder. There are many uses for sodium bicarbonate including as an ingredient for baking and in medications.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Acute Cystitis</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/534890-sodium-bicarbonate-for-acute-cystitis/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:10:22 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is a molecular compound with several uses in cooking and medicine. The most common medical use of sodium bicarbonate is as an antacid for relieving heartburn, but it also has applications in treating acute cystitis. Even though sodium bicarbonate can be purchased without a prescription, be sure to check with your doctor before using it to treat a disease.]]></description>
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		<title>The Advantages of Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/532922-the-advantages-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:49:21 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, otherwise known as baking soda, is a chemical compound that serves a variety of roles in household cleaning and baking. Sodium bicarbonate also happens to be an important part of your body. Taking sodium bicarbonate has some medicinal properties, mostly because it is a mild base that reacts with acid in the body.]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetes &#038; Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/529958-diabetes-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:34:28 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diabetics who poorly manage their disease might develop a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, which is characterized by nausea or vomiting, dry mouth, fruity breath, deep rapid breathing and abdominal pain. Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when fat and protein is used as the body’s main energy source. As a result, ketones, which are poisonous in large quantities, accumulate and acidify body fluids, which can be neutralized by sodium bicarbonate therapy. Sodium bicarbonate is available in various forms, such as solutions, powders, tablets, capsules and granules.]]></description>
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		<title>Differences of Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Table Salt</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/519828-differences-of-sodium-bicarbonate-table-salt/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:34:29 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many products you can buy have similar-sounding names and ingredients, but are quite different in their use and safety. Sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride, or table salt,  have the sodium atom in common. Both are used to prepare food. Both have health and household applications. The sodium atom they share, however, also means that both can negatively impact your health.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate in Food</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/519524-sodium-bicarbonate-in-food/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:18:04 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is a type of chemical salt; unlike table salt, it has some chemical properties that make it an important ingredient in baked goods. While it has other uses -- including medicinal uses -- it's not present in food in sufficient quantities to do anything significant from a health-care perspective.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Autism</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/517172-sodium-bicarbonate-autism/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:53:20 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rising rate of autism in recent years has led to increased focus on various types of treatment for the disorder. There has been concern that children with autism experience other types of difficulties, including digestive issues, along with symptoms of the disorder. The link between digestion and behavioral symptoms is not clear; however, some treatments, like sodium bicarbonate, are said to impact both.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Potassium</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/498489-sodium-bicarbonate-potassium/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:46:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potassium is an essential mineral. It used to treat hypokalemia, or low serum potassium, when dietary sources are insufficient. Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is used to treat a number of disorders not related to hypokalemia. These two have very little in common, other than they both contain alkali metals.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Cardiac Arrest</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/498075-sodium-bicarbonate-cardiac-arrest/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:51:29 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The human heart beats approximately seventy times per minute every minute for your entire life. Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping, and death results without immediate medical intervention. One line of therapy for treating cardiac arrest is a buffer called sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Nutrition</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/497744-sodium-bicarbonate-nutrition/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:19:28 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/497744-sodium-bicarbonate-nutrition/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, known commonly as baking soda, is an antacid used in a variety of applications, including baking, heartburn relief and as a toothpaste ingredient, clothes detergent ingredient and household cleaner. As a leavening agent, the typical ratio of baking powder -- which includes baking soda, cornstarch and additional acid salts -- to plain flour is 1 or 2 tsp. to 1 cup. Baking soda is roughly four times as strong as baking powder, according to JoyOfBaking.com.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Bicycling</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/494532-sodium-bicarbonate-bicycling/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:05:15 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/494532-sodium-bicarbonate-bicycling/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[To perform at their peak, competitive cyclists employ a variety of legal performance-enhancing techniques. With increasing technology helping to develop specialized foods, clothing, frames, tires and other equipment, the use of something as basic as sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, to enhance performance may seem unnecessary. As strange as this may seem, however, scientific research and decades of use back the effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate as a performance aid.]]></description>
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		<title>What Substances Are Electrolytes?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/492498-what-substances-are-electrolytes/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:47:23 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/492498-what-substances-are-electrolytes/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Electrolytes are substances that separate into electrically charged ions when dissolved in a solution. In the human body, electrolytes include sodium, bicarbonate, potassium, calcium, chlorine, phosphate and magnesium. They help regulate fluid levels within your body, and they aid in a variety of necessary cellular processes, such as transmitting nerve impulses.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Psoriasis</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/488332-sodium-bicarbonate-for-psoriasis/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:35:36 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/488332-sodium-bicarbonate-for-psoriasis/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Psoriasis is a general term used to describe a group of chronic skin cell disorders triggered by underlying immune system malfunctions. Potential treatments for these disorders vary with the severity of their related symptoms. If you have mild or moderate psoriasis, you can potentially gain some relief from your symptoms by bathing in water that contains sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate and Cancer</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/486139-sodium-bicarbonate-and-cancer/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:21:17 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/486139-sodium-bicarbonate-and-cancer/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You'll find sodium bicarbonate in your local store under the name baking soda. This cheap, white powder used in bread making has been linked with possible anti-cancer benefits. However, many of these claims arise from alternative practitioners, not from the scientific community. In particular, Dr. Tullio Simoncini claims that sodium bicarbonate cures cancer. The American Cancer Society states that no evidence confirms this. Nonetheless, sodium bicarbonate may play a small role in cancer pain management.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Plus Citric Acid</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/484326-sodium-bicarbonate-plus-citric-acid/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:57:21 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/484326-sodium-bicarbonate-plus-citric-acid/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many personal care and pharmacy products contain a mixture of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate. While sodium bicarbonate is technically an acidic salt, it acts as a base in the presence of citric acid. The two compounds react with one another to produce bubbles, leading to an effervescent solution when they're mixed with water.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage for Kidney Failure</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/479407-sodium-bicarbonate-dosage-for-kidney-failure/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:57:39 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/479407-sodium-bicarbonate-dosage-for-kidney-failure/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Between blood pressure medications, immunosuppressants, renal vitamins and phosphorus binders, the list of medications that patients with kidney failure take seems extensive. One medication commonly prescribed by nephrologists is simpler than all of these. Sodium bicarbonate is the same thing as baking soda. This simple substance is used to restore the correct acid-base balance in patients whose blood is too acidic.]]></description>
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		<title>Dosages for Sodium Bicarbonate for Heartburn</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/475732-dosages-for-sodium-bicarbonate-for-heartburn/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:21:14 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/475732-dosages-for-sodium-bicarbonate-for-heartburn/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Heartburn is such a common ailment that over-the-counter remedies take up a lot of space in the grocery store aisle. You don't have to resort to these expensive treatments when a simple, time-tested remedy is probably already on your kitchen shelf. However, check with your doctor before treating heartburn at home.<br />
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In addition to bicarbonate, sleeping with your head and chest elevated above your stomach can minimize this problem.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Vitamin C</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/475061-sodium-bicarbonate-vitamin-c/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:06:09 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/475061-sodium-bicarbonate-vitamin-c/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Both vitamin C and sodium bicarbonate are touted as cancer cures by vendors preying on desperate patients. Some websites urge that they be used in combination, ignoring the fact that sodium bicarbonate destroys vitamin C. Other websites extol them as inexpensive cures while simultaneously advocating dubious regimens costing hundreds of dollars. While sodium bicarbonate and vitamin C have a place in sensible health care regimens, don't fall for far-fetched claims that are not based on sound evidence.]]></description>
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		<title>Health Benefits of Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/472345-health-benefits-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:35:16 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/472345-health-benefits-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It's hard to imagine a household product having more uses than sodium bicarbonate. In addition to removing odors from the cat's litter box, making cookies rise in your oven and helping clean dirty pans, this product has numerous medical uses. Understanding a little bit about the chemistry of sodium bicarbonate makes it easier to appreciate why this product can be used in medicine, as well as in the kitchen.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Heartburn</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/472127-sodium-bicarbonate-for-heartburn/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:37:14 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/472127-sodium-bicarbonate-for-heartburn/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Heartburn can often be prevented with lifestyle changes, such as losing excess weight. Since heartburn often strikes at night, sleeping with your chest elevated by pillows helps prevent stomach acid from escaping the stomach. Identifying and eliminating a trigger such as fatty or spicy foods, caffeine, or alcohol can also help. Even if you can't prevent heartburn altogether, home remedies such as sodium bicarbonate provide relief.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate and Kidney Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/471035-sodium-bicarbonate-and-kidney-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:06:57 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/471035-sodium-bicarbonate-and-kidney-disease/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The significance of acid-base balance in patients with advanced kidney disease  was first appreciated in 1931 when D.M. Lyon et al. published a seminal paper in the "Lancet" titled "The Alkaline Treatment of Chronic Nephritis." Since that time, scientists and clinicians continue to investigate this area. Regardless of whether the patient still has marginally functional kidneys, or whether renal replacement therapy such as peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis is needed, sodium bicarbonate minimizes the risk of this condition.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate and Tomato Soup</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/471699-sodium-bicarbonate-and-tomato-soup/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/471699-sodium-bicarbonate-and-tomato-soup/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you bake, you might think of sodium bicarbonate as a leavening agent. However, this salt finds its way into many foods you eat every day. Understanding a little bit about its chemistry explains why this ingredient is so useful in absorbing odors, treating heartburn, making quick bread and cutting through the acidity of tomato soup.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Weight Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/470596-sodium-bicarbonate-for-weight-loss/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:45:58 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/470596-sodium-bicarbonate-for-weight-loss/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical more commonly known as baking soda. It can react with and neutralize acids, which makes it a common home remedy for acid stomach. Your body also uses sodium bicarbonate for several different things, including assisting in digestive function. One thing the chemical can't do, however, is help you lose weight.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Renal Failure</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/469035-sodium-bicarbonate-renal-failure/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:53:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/469035-sodium-bicarbonate-renal-failure/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A paper published in the December 1992 issue of the "American Journal of the Diseases of Diseases of Children" speculates that Tiny Tim in "A Christmas Carol" had a renal disease. The author further speculates that his miraculous recovery was brought about by treatment with sodium bicarbonate. While we'll never know what the author, Charles Dickens, intended in his writing of Tiny Tim's illness, this speculation underscores the importance of sodium bicarbonate in the treatment of kidney disease.]]></description>
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		<title>Is Sodium Bicarbonate Good for Kidneys?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/467529-is-sodium-bicarbonate-good-for-kidneys/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:55:43 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/467529-is-sodium-bicarbonate-good-for-kidneys/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate isn't good for the kidneys, but it is good for the many kidney patients who routinely take it to compensate for the symptoms of advanced kidney disease. The effects of this simple substance found in your pantry are far reaching, particularly for those whose kidneys are no longer able to perform simple regulatory functions.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Kidney Failure</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/462115-sodium-bicarbonate-kidney-failure/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:10:28 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/462115-sodium-bicarbonate-kidney-failure/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Kidney failure brings with it a plethora of complications. Potassium and phosphorus levels often become too high, red blood cell levels become too low, and serum protein levels start to drop. Regulating the pH of the blood can be added to this partial list of complications. Fortunately, this symptom of kidney failure can be easily managed with sodium bicarbonate.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Indigestion</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/459273-sodium-bicarbonate-for-indigestion/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 12:06:54 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/459273-sodium-bicarbonate-for-indigestion/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Indigestion is not a disease, but rather a collection of symptoms, including premature fullness during a meal, exaggerated fullness after a meal and burning pain in the upper abdomen and chest. While many people experience some relief from indigestion by changing eating habits, sodium bicarbonate, an over-the-counter medicine, may reduce the symptoms of indigestion more quickly.]]></description>
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		<title>Metabolic Acidosis &#038; Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/443354-metabolic-acidosis-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 08:10:09 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/443354-metabolic-acidosis-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The condition of metabolic acidosis can occur for a wide variety of reasons including as a consequence of diabetes mellitus, liver failure, alcohol, strenuous exercise, heart failure, cancer, severe anemia, seizures, a low amount of glucose in the bloodstream, vomiting, diarrhea and even from an overdose of aspirin. There are times when sodium bicarbonate is regarded as the treatment.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Hydrogen Peroxide's Health Benefits</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/434748-sodium-bicarbonate-hydrogen-peroxides-health-benefits/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 11:17:16 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/434748-sodium-bicarbonate-hydrogen-peroxides-health-benefits/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide are two common household items known for a wide variety of uses. They are particularly popular for homemade health care treatments because they're easily available and inexpensive. Since both products have relatively few side effects in small doses, they can be effective tools to add to your medicine cabinet.]]></description>
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		<title>What Is the Dosage of Sodium Bicarbonate?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/433391-what-is-the-dosage-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 22:00:18 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/433391-what-is-the-dosage-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is a medication that's often prescribed as an antacid to relieve the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion. Sodium bicarbonate is also used to treat a potentially dangerous condition called metabolic acidosis. In either case, the dosage of sodium bicarbonate is carefully controlled so that the risk of adverse side effects is reduced.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Normalize pH Balance</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/424561-how-to-normalize-ph-balance/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:28:56 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/424561-how-to-normalize-ph-balance/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Acidic pH levels in your body lead to weight gain and disease. The "power of hydrogen," or pH level should be between 7 and 7.25, but eating too much processed sugar, meat, dairy, saturated fats, alcohol and caffeine lowers that level -- the lower the number, the higher the acidity level. A study published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" found that acidic diets promote muscle wasting in older adults. Eating an alkalizing diet preserves lean muscle mass and reduces the risk of falls and fractures.]]></description>
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		<title>How Does Sodium Bicarbonate Affect Blood pH Levels?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/419115-how-does-sodium-bicarbonate-affect-blood-ph-levels/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:49:46 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/419115-how-does-sodium-bicarbonate-affect-blood-ph-levels/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical name for baking soda, a common household salt that is also an important part of your blood chemistry, because it occurs naturally in the blood. In general, sodium bicarbonate has the effect of acting as a buffer, meaning it helps to stabilize the blood pH.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Health</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/406103-sodium-bicarbonate-for-health/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:27:55 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/406103-sodium-bicarbonate-for-health/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The environmentally safe white powder in the little yellow box, baking soda has been used for generations. Also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda, it is used topically to relieve burns, stings and itching; heal rashes and cleanse or exfoliate your skin; and internally to freshen your breath, relieve heartburn and whiten your teeth.]]></description>
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		<title>Recommended Dose of Sodium Bicarbonate for Alkalizing Lactic Acid When Exercising</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/408081-recommended-dose-of-sodium-bicarbonate-for-alkalizing-lactic-acid-when-exercising/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:53:49 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/408081-recommended-dose-of-sodium-bicarbonate-for-alkalizing-lactic-acid-when-exercising/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The nausea and dizziness you experience after an intense bout of sprinting or weightlifting is an indication that the pH of your blood has become more acidic. Suddenly, you have to ease up on your workout because you feel like you are going to throw up. Sodium bicarbonate helps keep the pH of your blood from becoming too acidic, thus enabling you to continue with a very intense session that will improve your acute and long-term performance.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Alternative Health</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/403349-sodium-bicarbonate-for-alternative-health/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:28:37 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/403349-sodium-bicarbonate-for-alternative-health/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a useful cleaner and rising agent in baked goods in many kitchens. It may be beneficial for health when used on or in the body as an alternative remedy. Benefits can range from its touted acid relief to nutritional effects in chronic disease. As with any home or alternative remedy, sodium bicarbonate should be used only as directed, and questions about dosages or side effects should be answered by a health professional.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate to Treat Eye Infections</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/392877-sodium-bicarbonate-to-treat-eye-infections/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:26:02 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/392877-sodium-bicarbonate-to-treat-eye-infections/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Eye infections may occur on the front surface of your eye or the tissues inside your eye. Pink eye is one of the most common eye infections. This infection involves the thin tissue that covers the white of your eye. Your doctor may have you begin eye drops or other treatments for an infection. Some people prefer to use alternative treatments such as sodium bicarbonate for treatment, but this compound will not provide a remedy for an infection.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid Dosage Info</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/382806-sodium-bicarbonate-antacid-dosage-info/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:14:33 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/382806-sodium-bicarbonate-antacid-dosage-info/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, which you may know as baking soda, is an antacid that relieves heartburn and acid indigestion by neutralizing excess stomach acid. Sodium bicarbonate is available without a prescription in a variety of forms, such as tablet, solution, powder and capsule, which you take orally. Talk to your doctor about what form and dose of sodium bicarbonate is best for you.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Hemodialysis</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/375192-sodium-bicarbonate-hemodialysis/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:09:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/375192-sodium-bicarbonate-hemodialysis/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[During 2004 alone, 309,269 Americans received hemodialysis as their treatment for end-stage renal disease, nearly double the number who received the treatment in 1994, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The solution used in this procedure contains glucose, various electrolytes and sodium bicarbonate. Although sodium bicarbonate is contained in the hemodialysis solution, taking an excessive amount of sodium bicarbonate, commonly called baking soda, can make a hemodialysis patient very ill.]]></description>
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		<title>Medical Benefits of Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/372671-medical-benefits-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:10:48 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/372671-medical-benefits-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate benefits your body in many ways, though in general the benefits come through the bicarbonate that you produce naturally. Supplemental sodium bicarbonate helps reduce symptoms of acid stomach, assists in maintaining pH in hemodialysis and decreases urine acidity.]]></description>
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		<title>Comparison of Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Calcium Carbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/370795-comparison-of-sodium-bicarbonate-calcium-carbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:24:59 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/370795-comparison-of-sodium-bicarbonate-calcium-carbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate are similar-sounding compounds that have some similar chemical properties. For instance, they're both common over-the-counter antacids that you can take to treat acid reflux. They also have significant differences, both in terms of their household uses and in terms of their nutritional value.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Body PH</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/368015-sodium-bicarbonate-for-body-ph/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:22:43 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/368015-sodium-bicarbonate-for-body-ph/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, more commonly called baking soda, is an important compound that your body cells depend upon to help you regulate your body pH. Sodium bicarbonate occurs naturally in the blood, and certain body cells also produce it for the purpose of neutralizing acid. You can take sodium bicarbonate by mouth to reduce symptoms of acid reflux.]]></description>
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		<title>Is Sodium Bicarbonate Basic or Neutral?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/366679-is-sodium-bicarbonate-basic-or-neutral/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:55:46 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/366679-is-sodium-bicarbonate-basic-or-neutral/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, more commonly known as baking soda, is a common household salt used for cleaning and baking. Your body also depends upon sodium bicarbonate to help you regulate your blood acidity and the acidity of the digestive tract. Because sodium bicarbonate is weakly basic, it can neutralize acid, producing neutral solutions.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate for Acid Reflux</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/364274-sodium-bicarbonate-for-acid-reflux/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 05:08:54 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/364274-sodium-bicarbonate-for-acid-reflux/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid enters the esophagus and produces the sensation of heartburn. If you suffer from mild or infrequent acid reflux, you may get some relief from sodium bicarbonate, which is the chemical name for baking soda. Generally, however, you won't want to rely upon baking soda for frequent or severe acid reflux.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Hyperkalemia</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/360929-sodium-bicarbonate-hyperkalemia/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:05:09 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/360929-sodium-bicarbonate-hyperkalemia/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hyperkalemia is a condition in which the levels of potassium in the blood stream are abnormally high. Because the normal range for the level of potassium is narrow, small changes in the level of this electrolyte can have significant health effects. The treatment of hyperkalemia involves the use of several drugs. One of those drugs is sodium bicarbonate.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Gout</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/341039-sodium-bicarbonate-gout/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:34:48 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/341039-sodium-bicarbonate-gout/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is highly alkaline and may be helpful in relieving symptoms of gout. Baking soda helps to adjust your body's pH level, slightly creating an alkaline-forming state that lessens the likelihood of gout attacks. You can prepare sodium bicarbonate in several ways to treat your gout symptoms; however, baking soda can raise blood pressure, so consult your doctor before using it.]]></description>
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		<title>Bicarbonate of Soda Vs. Sodium Chloride</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/327974-bicarbonate-of-soda-vs-sodium-chloride/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:18:50 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/327974-bicarbonate-of-soda-vs-sodium-chloride/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Both bicarbonate of soda -- often called baking soda -- and sodium chloride are chemical salts. This means they're each made up of individual charged particles called ions. While they share some similar chemical properties, they also differ significantly in their behavior in the human body and in chemical reactions.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; the Body</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/327871-sodium-bicarbonate-the-body/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:45:49 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/327871-sodium-bicarbonate-the-body/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is a salt compound that's not only a common household chemical -- it's colloquially called baking soda -- but is also an important component of the body. You use bicarbonate to help maintain the acidity of your bloodstream, and can take sodium bicarbonate internally in order to treat acid reflux.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Heal With Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/311330-how-to-heal-with-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:36:55 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/311330-how-to-heal-with-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A common household cleaner, sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, is frequently prescribed to relieve heartburn and is sometimes used to lower acid levels in the blood under certain medical conditions. According to the American Cancer Society, some alternative health practitioners recommend sodium bicarbonate to treat fungal infections and various forms of cancer, but there is no scientific evidence to support those claims. Although sodium bicarbonate is considered safe to consume in small quantities, large amounts of the soda can cause serious side effects or even death. Talk to your doctor before ingesting baking soda if you are taking other medications.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate in Ayurveda</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/309628-sodium-bicarbonate-in-ayurveda/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:29:52 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/309628-sodium-bicarbonate-in-ayurveda/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is a compound that is more commonly known as baking soda. You may know baking soda as a refrigerator or carpet deodorizer. But this simple compound has a wide variety of other uses, including medicinal ones. In Ayurveda, which emphasizes homeopathic and natural remedies, baking soda has a definitive place. But before you take baking soda, you should speak with your doctor to make sure you are using it safely. Baking soda contains a high amount of sodium and can affect your blood pressure, and also does not mix well with some medications.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Restore the Body's pH With Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/309140-how-to-restore-the-bodys-ph-with-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:42:50 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/309140-how-to-restore-the-bodys-ph-with-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The body naturally maintains a level between acidic compounds and alkaline, or basic compounds. This balance is necessary for the proper function of different cells and proteins in the blood. When the blood becomes too acidic, it results in a problem known as acidosis. Acidosis can be caused by the body producing too much acid or the ingestion of acidic substances or due to poor lung function, the Merck Manual explains. Sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline chemical that is naturally present in the blood and which can be administered to help restore the body's pH.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Use Sodium Bicarbonate to Alkalize Your Body</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/301082-how-to-use-sodium-bicarbonate-to-alkalize-your-body/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:34:55 -0800</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/301082-how-to-use-sodium-bicarbonate-to-alkalize-your-body/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The pH is a chemical rating system used to measure acidity in a solution. In the human body, pH balance is disturbed by mainly poor diet and, when left unchecked, high levels of acid in the body can lead to most degenerative diseases. Keeping the body's pH levels balanced can be done by improving diet, consuming more fruit and vegetables including dark leafy greens, but it can also be achieved with the ingestion of sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a natural antacid and a cheap, yet effective, way of balancing pH levels in the body.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate &#038; Teeth</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/290352-sodium-bicarbonate-teeth/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:02:54 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/290352-sodium-bicarbonate-teeth/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Baking soda has many uses around the home and for personal hygiene. One of its many uses is whitening the teeth and removing stains from the teeth. According to Whiter Teeth Whitening, baking soda has been used to clean and whiten teeth from the 18th century through the advent of toothpaste.]]></description>
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		<title>What Are the Benefits of Taking Bicarbonate of Soda?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/287195-what-are-the-benefits-of-taking-bicarbonate-of-soda/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:58:18 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/287195-what-are-the-benefits-of-taking-bicarbonate-of-soda/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is a somewhat alkaline compound, which means that it is able to neutralize acids. This chemical, which is also known as baking soda, is often used to help eliminate odors or as a cleaning product. Baking soda can also be ingested because of its modest alkalinity, and its lack of toxicity and can have a number of positive effects on the body.]]></description>
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		<title>Sinus Irrigation With a Salt Sodium Bicarbonate Formula</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/283744-sinus-irrigation-with-a-salt-sodium-bicarbonate-formula/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:47:03 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/283744-sinus-irrigation-with-a-salt-sodium-bicarbonate-formula/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sinusitis can be the bane of your existence. In chronic cases--especially those triggered by common allergens--fatigue, headaches and congestion become unwelcome features of daily life. While struggling to escape these symptoms and maintain productivity, it is easy to sink a lot of money into prescription and over-the-counter pills and nasal sprays. Sinus irrigation, also known as lavage, is an inexpensive and natural treatment that has given many relief from sinusitis symptoms and shows promise as a preventative.<br />
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Consult your doctor before self-treating a sinus condition.]]></description>
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		<title>What is Sodium Bicarbonate?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/280741-what-is-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:33:08 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/280741-what-is-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical name for a compound with the chemical formula NaHCO3. The compound is very common in everyday life and is better known by the name, baking soda. It has a variety of household uses and interesting chemical properties, most of which stem from the fact that it's weakly basic.]]></description>
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		<title>Foods Containing Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/267064-foods-containing-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:32:57 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/267064-foods-containing-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate has many uses. Medicinally, it reduces stomach acid and can be taken after meals as an antacid to prevent heartburn and indigestion. It's a fizzy tablet dissolved in water, commonly known as Alka Seltzer. In food, it's simply called baking soda and makes dough rise, soda fizzy and beans easier to digest. It does contain sodium, so if you are following a low sodium diet, you may need to limit the sodium bicarbonate in your diet.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate As an Ergogenic Aid for Exercise</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/261747-sodium-bicarbonate-as-an-ergogenic-aid-for-exercise/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:12:11 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/261747-sodium-bicarbonate-as-an-ergogenic-aid-for-exercise/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is known by different household names including baking soda, bread soda, cooking soda, and bicarbonate of soda, to name a few. But, many people do not know that this inexpensive household product can be used as a powerful ergogenic aid for enhancing athletic performance. Gains of 1 percent to 2 percent have been reported during short-term events. It is not banned by the sporting communities. So why don't more athletes use it?]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Drinking Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/259393-benefits-of-drinking-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:08:07 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/259393-benefits-of-drinking-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are like most people, you probably have a box of sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, in your cupboard. While you may use it to cook, clean or deodorize around the house, the health benefits of sodium bicarbonate are not as well known. If you have kidney problems or if you are an athlete hoping to maximize your performance, you may benefit from drinking sodium bicarbonate on a regular basis. <br />
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According to MayoClinic.com, use of sodium bicarbonate can cause headaches, muscle pain and swelling in legs. Please consult your doctor before taking sodium bicarbonate.]]></description>
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		<title>What Are the Dangers of Sodium Bicarbonate?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/254063-what-are-the-dangers-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:23:04 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/254063-what-are-the-dangers-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, commonly called baking soda, is an effective antacid. Antacids are good for relieving occasional heartburn and indigestion because they absorb and neutralize stomach acid. In addition, some health conditions may warrant taking sodium bicarbonate to lower the acidity of the blood and urine and to lower high potassium levels, explains Drugs.com. Consult a qualified health care provider before beginning to take sodium bicarbonate for any health purposes, because the substance is associated with some dangerous side effects.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Facts</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/261167-sodium-bicarbonate-facts/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:35:02 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/261167-sodium-bicarbonate-facts/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is a common household chemical, although you are more likely to encounter it under its nonscientific name, baking soda. Sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline white powder that has a slightly salty taste. Most people recognize sodium bicarbonate is a cooking ingredient, but it also works as a cleaner, home remedy and odor remover.]]></description>
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		<title>How Do I Clean With Sodium Bicarbonate?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/246669-how-do-i-clean-with-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:59:11 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/246669-how-do-i-clean-with-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, also known as sodium hydrogen carbonate or baking soda, makes a nearly ideal "green" cleaning agent. It exhibits moderate solubility in water. About 0.3 oz. will dissolve in 3.4 oz. of water near room temperature. Sodium bicarbonate exhibits very low human toxicity, does not irritate skin and does not pose any known environmental hazards.]]></description>
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		<title>The Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate in Cooking</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/243539-the-uses-of-sodium-bicarbonate-in-cooking/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:55:59 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/243539-the-uses-of-sodium-bicarbonate-in-cooking/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, more commonly known as baking soda, has a place in almost every kitchen, whether it's keeping your refrigerator odor free, or scrubbing burned food from pots and pans. Baking soda neutralizes acids, softens water, provides a mild abrasive for cleaning and absorbs odors. It also has many uses in cooking.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate and Bicarbonate of Soda</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/239653-sodium-bicarbonate-and-bicarbonate-of-soda/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:38:28 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/239653-sodium-bicarbonate-and-bicarbonate-of-soda/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium Bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda are two different names for the same compound. Commonly known as baking soda, its origins date back to ancient civilization. Sodium bicarbonate is a product that has a multitude of uses. It is a leavening agent for baking and is also widely used for medicinal purposes and as a cleaning agent.]]></description>
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		<title>Interesting Facts About Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/229377-interesting-facts-about-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:57:52 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is best known by its common name, baking soda. Also called bicarbonate of soda or soda ash, sodium bicarbonate is an alkali that is used in many applications that require an adjustment of pH by reducing the amount of acid present. It is used in cooking, cleaning, and in such personal care products as toothpaste. Baking soda is generally safe, but it contains sodium and should not be ingested in large amounts.]]></description>
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		<title>Common Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/228780-common-uses-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:07:50 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/228780-common-uses-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Don't let the technical term confuse you, as sodium bicarbonate is simply baking soda. You can find it on the shelves of stores across the country. This fine, white powder is commonly used for a wide variety of household applications that can help keep you and your home healthy.]]></description>
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		<title>What Products Use Sodium Bicarbonate Ingredients?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/222450-what-products-use-sodium-bicarbonate-ingredients/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:00:47 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/222450-what-products-use-sodium-bicarbonate-ingredients/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, also called baking soda, is a naturally occurring, white crystalline powder, mined from beneath the earth's surface. According to ENotes.com, the chemical and physical properties of sodium bicarbonate make this mineral, once refined, a suitable ingredient in a wide variety of products.<br />
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Refining places sodium bicarbonate into one of five grade levels manufacturers can choose from, starting with a grade #1 fine powder and ending with large granules found in Grade #5. In addition, refining can also produce feed and animal grade sodium bicarbonate.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Dental Uses</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/211934-sodium-bicarbonate-dental-uses/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:34:27 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/211934-sodium-bicarbonate-dental-uses/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The same ingredient used to bake your favorite muffin recipe can also be an effective part of your daily dental health regimen.  Sodium bicarbonate, or sodium hydrogen carbonate, commonly called baking soda, is added to commercially available toothpastes to enhance the cleaning and whitening powers of the products. It also can be used alone as a safe and effective means to promote oral health. Use sodium bicarbonate as an aid to healthy oral hygiene in four ways.]]></description>
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		<title>What Are the Functions of Sodium Bicarbonate?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/206840-what-are-the-functions-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:02:31 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/206840-what-are-the-functions-of-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, better known as baking soda, has more uses than you can probably imagine. One brand of baking soda features the graphic of a muscular arm holding a hammer. That's appropriate, given this compound's effectiveness for jobs around the house and its role in treating many health conditions.]]></description>
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		<title>Sodium Bicarbonate Remedies</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/138917-sodium-bicarbonate-remedies/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:26:48 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/138917-sodium-bicarbonate-remedies/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, sits on the shelves in many homes, a necessary ingredient in toll house cookies or buttermilk biscuits. You can also use baking soda to polish the sink or deodorize the refrigerator. But sodium bicarbonate has medical uses as well. The fine white powder provides relief for a number of common conditions.]]></description>
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		<title>About Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/128143-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 07:43:03 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/128143-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate for oral use comes in powder, tablets, capsules and granules and is an ingredient in electrolyte replacement products, antacids and toothpastes. It is available in grocery stores as baking soda and has household uses from absorbing refrigerator odors to helping dough rise. Hospitals also stock sodium bicarbonate in solution.]]></description>
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		<title>Safety of Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/128073-safety-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:09:00 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/128073-safety-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication used to treat the symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach. You also may take a sodium bicarbonate product to lower the acidity of your blood or urine or to relieve the effects of duodenal or stomach ulcers. Use of sodium bicarbonate carries some degree of safety risk.]]></description>
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		<title>Uses for Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/126539-uses-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 07:40:39 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/126539-uses-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, more commonly known as baking soda, is a naturally occurring substance which helps regulate the PH balance in living organisms. Manufacturers can create sodium bicarbonate through two methods. The first is a chemical method called the Solvay process in which baking soda is produced through a chemical reaction caused by combining water, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and a brining solution. The second, more common method, is through mining and processing the mineral trona.]]></description>
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		<title>Complications From Overuse of Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/124623-complications-overuse-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 20:07:27 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/124623-complications-overuse-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, has uses for cooking, cleaning and deodorizing, and also is an effective antacid. An antacid absorbs and neutralizes stomach acid, and is helpful for relieving your heartburn and indigestion. Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology of Camp Hill, Penn. recommends only infrequent use of baking soda as an antacid because of its high sodium content. Additionally, regular use of any antacid can cause medical complications.]]></description>
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		<title>Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/123929-uses-sodium-bicarbonate/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 17:59:26 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/123929-uses-sodium-bicarbonate/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sodium bicarbonate has almost as many names as it has uses. Known alternatively as baking soda, bicarbonate of soda or sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium bicarbonate is a basic, white, odorless, crystalline solid compound found in mineral springs or produced in the lab.  While some places report that sodium bicarbonate has more than 100 uses, they can be divided into several main categories. Sodium bicarbonate can be used in baking, medicine, cleaning, and as an ingredient in fire extinguishers.]]></description>
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		<title>Health Benefits of Bicarbonate of Soda</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/110287-health-benefits-bicarbonate-soda/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:50:51 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/110287-health-benefits-bicarbonate-soda/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Bicarbonate of soda, also called sodium bicarbonate, is more commonly known as baking soda. It is a common item regularly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Used primarily as a leavening agent in baking, bicarbonate of soda also has several health applications, which range from a simple toothpaste and skin cleanser to a medical treatment for certain serious illness.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Take Zegerid</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/18262-zegerid/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:30:22 -0700</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.livestrong.com/article/18262-zegerid/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Zegerid is a prescription medication that is commonly used to treat a variety of disorders of the gastrointestinal system, primarily involving acid production. Zegerid is a combination of omeprazole (which inhibits stomach acid production) as well as sodium bicarbonate (which neutralizes stomach acid). Zegerid is available both in capsule form and as a powder.]]></description>
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