Soda has long established itself as an excellent cleaning agent, effectively fighting fat on dishes and appliances. However, there is another application: if you take soda bath , this substance will perfectly clean the skin pores, improve metabolism and allow you to more quickly and effectively get rid of extra pounds. Of course, do not think that you can eat everything and lose weight from baths alone - this is an additional tool and it is effective only in combination with proper nutrition or sport. Making soda baths for weight loss by prescription is quite simple, the ingredients are all simple and accessible and probably already have in your home.
Do soda baths help lose weight?
As already mentioned, soda has excellent cleaning properties, and, oddly enough, this is equally true for dishes and for the human body. When you sink into a soda bath, it begins to actively cleanse your pores and expel toxins from the skin while at the same time depriving you and excess fluid. Due to this, there is also weight loss.
By the way, if your problem is cellulite, then such baths will suit you perfectly. However, the best option will be a salt-soda bath with essential citrus oils.
How to make a soda bath?
In general, there is nothing complicated in how to make soda baths. It is important to follow some simple rules that will help make the procedure comfortable, pleasant and effective.
- Water is recruited approximately to the middle of the bathroom - so that when you lie down, the liquid level is up to the nipple line. It's not worth dipping into a bath - it's a heavy load on the heart, because water will be higher in temperature than the human body.
- The temperature is better controlled by the thermometer: when you lie down, it should be 36-37 degrees, but then you need to add hot water and raise the temperature of the liquid to 38-39 degrees Celsius.
- Before pouring soda into the tub, it is worth dissolving it in a small amount of hot water along with the rest of the ingredients (if any).
- Lying in such a bath needs 20 minutes, no more.
- At the end of the session do not take a shower, but simply wipe the body with a towel and lie down for 40-60 minutes. Ideally, take these baths should be before going to bed.
- For optimum exposure 2 hours prior to bathing, it is better not to eat (especially heavy food) and take a walk in the fresh air for about 30 minutes.
- Take a bath followed by a day after 10-15 procedures. You can repeat the course not earlier than 2-3 months.
In how to take soda baths, there are no tricks. In order for this procedure to have a positive effect on your nervous system, take a bath under quiet, relaxing music and candles. This procedure will be your reward at the end of a hard day!
Soda Slimming Baths: recipes
Soda baths can be done in different ways. Consider some good recipes that you can alternate during the course.
- Classic soda bath. Spread the baking soda in hot water and pour into the tub. Done!
- Aromatic bath. To the classic recipe, add 5-7 drops of essential oil: orange, tangerine, grapefruit
or lemon. This bath perfectly helps in the fight against cellulite. - Soda bath with sea salt. Mix ¾ cups of soda and the same amount of sea salt. Add 3-5 drops of iodine, dilute with hot water, allow the ingredients to dissolve and pour into the bath. It is a sea bath that perfectly heals skin diseases.
Soda baths have their own contraindications. For example, they are strictly forbidden to those who suffer from diabetes. If you have chronic medical conditions, consult a doctor.