tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post8006549837082336378..comments2023-07-30T06:46:55.146-03:00Comments on Happiness is a Dish Best Savoured Hot: The Less is More project: Week 5 - Did you say baking soda?HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-49683723257056230062015-02-14T21:13:10.898-04:002015-02-14T21:13:10.898-04:00This was all a fascinating to me. I'm trying s...This was all a fascinating to me. I'm trying some of these things.Priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17112988669895238674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-64624979651990680712015-02-09T10:38:36.779-04:002015-02-09T10:38:36.779-04:00Interesting about the wetness, and you're righ...Interesting about the wetness, and you're right, baking soda doesn't really reduce wetness. <br />I am generally not bothered by damp or wet armpits, but I probably don't produce that much underarm sweat so I never considered how this could be an issue for some. <br />But I do develop an odor a few hours into the day if I am wearing nothing even if I did just wash. <br /><br />The main complaint about baking soda is that it can be visible on your clothes. And I know two ways to prevent this- I may have to do a "follow-up" paragraph on this blog to let people know!sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535815432904228576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-91060310403487508282015-02-09T10:19:23.732-04:002015-02-09T10:19:23.732-04:00I wonder the same thing, and I am always trying to...I wonder the same thing, and I am always trying to find new products and alternatives. I have yet to find something though, but I'll keep looking and stick with the baking soda in the meantime. It would also be nice not to rely on a giant corporation for cleaning and body-care alternatives. sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535815432904228576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-11399925333222809852015-02-08T23:01:43.641-04:002015-02-08T23:01:43.641-04:00Apple Cider Vinegar neutralises the ph of the hair...Apple Cider Vinegar neutralises the ph of the hair after shampooing, closes the hair cuticle and adds shine. Add a couple of tablespoons to a cup of cool or cold water and pour through the hair catching run off in a basin to keep pouring through several times. Use a wide toothed comb to gently comb through the hair while it is soaking wet. Squeeze out excess moisture and leave to dry. Do not rub with a towel as this will roughen up the hair cuticle again.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-64279730600302127182015-02-08T22:56:06.607-04:002015-02-08T22:56:06.607-04:00Yes, but follow the directions. Too strong or too ...Yes, but follow the directions. Too strong or too many cups per day and you may have stomach cramps and diarrhea. One teaspoon of willow bark, in one cup of water is the usual amount. Bring to boil, then simmer for a few minutes. Cool, then strain and drink. I use half the amount diluted with hot water and sweetened with a little honey, that way I get two cups of tea from the one decoction. The results are slower acting than just taking some aspirin, so if your pain is severe I would recommend taking the aspirin for faster relief. Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-64001444656393494292015-02-08T22:49:45.873-04:002015-02-08T22:49:45.873-04:00@sj; I've heard before about the many excellen...@sj; I've heard before about the many excellent uses baking soda can be put to, I've tried most of them and I'm happy with the results. As a deodorant, yes it probably works really well, but what about wetness? I'm one of those people who can walk to the shops and back and arrive home with very damp, sometimes wet underarms. Odour is no problem, since fresh sweat doesn't stink and I wash daily, but the wetness is uncomfortable and baking soda is no solution. I'll have to continue using commercial anti-perspirants. But my daughter's bathtub is gleaming white!Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-50553852305127390832015-02-08T10:55:23.248-04:002015-02-08T10:55:23.248-04:00I also use baking soda, in fact I just bought a ne...I also use baking soda, in fact I just bought a new carton today. Interesting to read the environmental take on it. I agree that it's pretty good compared to most other choices, though I wonder if there's an even better alternative?leaf (the indolent cook)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02265240462060082738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-46059145332105729242015-02-06T11:48:56.373-04:002015-02-06T11:48:56.373-04:00Baking soda is a wonder-product! And I am sure the...Baking soda is a wonder-product! And I am sure there are many more uses for it that I didn't cover in this post....sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535815432904228576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-26482902638750034302015-02-06T11:40:30.509-04:002015-02-06T11:40:30.509-04:00Hope you feel better soon!Hope you feel better soon!necahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979071284874862384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-2949505286998221142015-02-05T18:59:28.269-04:002015-02-05T18:59:28.269-04:00I read, I read, but very slowly as my brain was ha...I read, I read, but very slowly as my brain was half asleep... not able to read anything substantial.HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-80347356557144458652015-02-05T18:19:49.523-04:002015-02-05T18:19:49.523-04:00Sorry about the "bug"; I am surprised yo...Sorry about the "bug"; I am surprised you did not choose to curl up with a book instead of watching the idiot box. When I was sick in January I went through 1 book per day :-))<br />I will try the baking soda as a deodorant, but I am a tough case. Tried many alternatives already and nothing worked like the good ol' chemicals :-(Manoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-59135746548016634272015-02-05T09:50:44.583-04:002015-02-05T09:50:44.583-04:00Interesting to read about the pro's and con...Interesting to read about the pro's and con's of baking soda - thanks.<br /><br /><br />Do hope you and the family feel a lot better soon, the winter months can very often bring unwanted bugs.<br /><br />Take Care and ....<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-82271117489303901922015-02-05T09:40:21.915-04:002015-02-05T09:40:21.915-04:00If you do end up trying out baking soda, please le...If you do end up trying out baking soda, please let us know how it goes! I have yet to find a more effective and simple deodorant!sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535815432904228576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-31575636995543477422015-02-05T09:35:05.863-04:002015-02-05T09:35:05.863-04:00I found apple cider vinegar to be a good hair mois...I found apple cider vinegar to be a good hair moisturizer. If I used it too much or got it near my roots, my hair would get rather greasy. Also, my sister puts an egg in her hair everyone once in a while to give it a moisture boost. And I have a friend who swears by coconut oil- she works it into all her hair, lets it set for about 20 mins, and then rinses/washes it out. <br /><br />There are lots of simple options! If you give any of those a go, let us know the results!sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535815432904228576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-52477166036872701592015-02-05T09:29:03.942-04:002015-02-05T09:29:03.942-04:00Awesome! Please let us know how is works for you :...Awesome! Please let us know how is works for you :)sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535815432904228576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-41161622309623563492015-02-05T03:19:21.307-04:002015-02-05T03:19:21.307-04:00TV and bugs suck. Equally.
I use baking soda fo...TV and bugs suck. Equally. <br />I use baking soda for cleaning in the home, but wasn't aware of its shampoo/deodorant uses. Thank you.<br />And I hope the next week is a much healthier one, for all of you.<br />Question: As a person whose hair tends to be dry and tangles, what would you recommend?Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-36235385616542270252015-02-04T23:08:04.791-04:002015-02-04T23:08:04.791-04:00Hope you start feeling better soon....nothing wors...Hope you start feeling better soon....nothing worse than 'the bug'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-76708754065908717612015-02-04T22:14:11.141-04:002015-02-04T22:14:11.141-04:00You have IQ points to spare so no worries! Thanks ...You have IQ points to spare so no worries! Thanks for the information on NaHCO3. Sorry y'all are under the weather! I think it's going to be a bad year for the flu and colds. At least you guys got yours out of the way early. I understand you can make an aspirin tea from Willow bark. Dr. Jhttp://goo.gl/Qsrs9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-11727958651871335612015-02-04T21:48:05.714-04:002015-02-04T21:48:05.714-04:00I use lots of baking soda though not for deo or ha...I use lots of baking soda though not for deo or hair soap. Might have to give that a try when I run out of what I have.<br />I hope you and your family is feeling better. <br />You can't do everything all the time so just take care of yourself and next week is a new week.<br />Blessings!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-29066070805624466152015-02-04T20:52:00.306-04:002015-02-04T20:52:00.306-04:00Ugh - so sorry that y'all have been sick. I h...Ugh - so sorry that y'all have been sick. I hope you are starting to feel better!!!<br />Interesting about the baking soda. I knew it was good for cleaning but that was all.Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-58965493213431496262015-02-04T20:15:59.464-04:002015-02-04T20:15:59.464-04:00Feel better soon!!!!Feel better soon!!!!Roz@weightingfor50http://weightingfor50.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-566179322917568700.post-49979421825942971832015-02-04T19:56:28.005-04:002015-02-04T19:56:28.005-04:00I will actually give the baking soda cleaner and s...I will actually give the baking soda cleaner and shampoo a go. Why not..? I like the simplicity and efficiency of it. <br /><br />I sincerely hope you get to feeling better. Being sick is no fun, and TV sucks -- period.<br />Roybershttp://www.emergefit.comnoreply@blogger.com