Now it's time to bring the acid-base balance into equilibrium. A relaxing bath will help you to do so. Here's how you can make an alkaline bath yourself!
Detox! Let's throw off the old ballast and take a relaxing bath. This helps not only the body, but also the mind.
After a long day full of stress and hectic, there is nothing better than a filled bathtub. If it then also has positive effects on our acid-base balance, it can't get any better, so to speak.
Yes it can! Because you don't have to buy ready-made mixtures. You can make an alkaline bath yourself - quite simply.
I'll show you how to make an alkaline bath from home remedies and how to dose it properly.
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What is an alkaline bath?
You surely know sea salt as a bath additive. It nourishes the skin, makes it supple and soft and often comes with a fragrance and some color. But classic bath salts have hardly any influence on the pH value of the water.
It is different with an alkaline bath. Here, the pH value of the water plays a major role.
Conventional tap water has a pH value of 7. For an alkaline bath, the value is 8.5. To turn tap water into an alkaline bath, you need alkaline powder.
You can either buy this, or you can make your own alkaline bath.
But why do it at all?
If you want to bring your acid-base balance into balance, a relaxing bath can help you. It supports you in deacidifying the body.
You can tell if this is necessary by symptoms such as impure skin, sleep problems, fatigue, skin problems, susceptibility to infections, bad moods and much more.
What does an alkaline bath help with?
- detoxify, purify, deacidify
- the connective tissue is better supplied with blood and strengthened
- dead skin scales come off
- the skin becomes soft and supple
- Promote healing for skin problems
- Skin blemishes subside
- the self-healing of the skin is accelerated
- physical and mental relaxation
- Relief from joint and muscle pain
How to deacidify your body in 3 steps!
How to properly dose your alkaline bath
Anyone who has ever had alkaline powder in their hands knows that it always comes in a large package. Most of the time it is 500 grams or 1 kg. But how much of it should you put in the tap water?
Is one tablespoon enough if you want to make your own alkaline bath? Or does it have to be half the package?
These questions are not so easy to answer. In order to arrive at the pH value of 8.5 to 9.2, one should first know the initial situation. This is the pH value of the tap water. It always varies a little, but is usually around the value 7.
If you want to be sure that your alkaline bath has the desired effect, you can check the value with pH test strips or a pH meter. Make a note of this value for further baths, because it will only change slightly.
For an alkaline bath you need about 100 to 200 grams of Baking soda*. Exactly how much depends on the limescale content and the amount of water. The more limescale in the tap water, the more Baking soda* is necessary.
The optimum effect of the alkaline powder is achieved when you start with one bath per week. You can then increase to 3 baths per week. The alkaline bath cure is recommended for 4 weeks. If you want to do alkaline baths for a longer time, you should first talk to a doctor.
Can you lose weight with alkaline powder?
What ingredients do I need to make an alkaline bath myself?
To change the pH value of the water is sufficient Baking soda* out. But your skin will benefit better if you stir in a few more additives.
Baking soda in alkaline bath
It is the main ingredient of the alkaline bath. Depending on the pH of your water, you will need 100 to 150 grams of it. Pure Baking sodaYou can buy * very cheaply. It is usually sold in 1 or 5 kg buckets.
Perhaps you know Kaisernatron from the baking department? That is well suited for an alkaline bath.
If you use it regularly, it pays to buy a larger bucket of it. You can also use it well in the skin hold. For example, to neutralize musty shoes or get adhesive labels from glasses.
I can recommend you this sodium bicarbonate powder. I bought myself a bucket of it and use it regularly around the house and as an additive when bathing. It is 100 % free of additives.
The sea salt
You can put it in the water, but you don't have to. I like it very much because it makes the skin supple. Sea salt is especially recommended if you have skin problems like neurodermatitis, psoriasis or eczema.
I recommend, Dead Sea Bath Salts* to use. You can get it on Amazon or at the drugstore.
The essential oil
It has no effect on the bath water. Nevertheless, it should not be missing when making your own alkaline bath. Scents help us to relax and have a lot of influence on our emotions.
If you want to really switch off, then I recommend a pure Lavender oil* to use. Citrus fragrances provide more power and strength.
This is the effect that essential oils have on the body!
The water
Logical, right? :) But the water should be neither too cold nor too hot. If you want to make a relaxing alkaline bath yourself, it should have about body temperature. So between 37 and 38 degrees Celsius.
Only add the alkaline bath powder to the tub when the water is already in. This way you can measure the pH value again and add more powder or more water. I dissolve the alkaline powder in a bowl and then slowly pour the mixture into the bathtub.
It sounds a little complicated, but you only have to do it this way the first time. Note the quantity Baking soda* that you have used and the next time it will go much faster.
Make your own alkaline bath
Du benötigst
- 5 EL Baking soda
- 5 EL Dead Sea Bath Salts
- 5 Drop Lavender essential oil
Anleitung
- First, let the bath water in. It should be about 37 degrees. In the meantime, you can mix your alkaline powder.
- For this, mix baking soda, sea salt and essential oil in a bowl.
- Add half a liter of warm water. Mix the ingredients with a spoon until well dissolved.
- Now slowly pour the mixture to the bath water and check the pH of the water before getting into the tub.
Now enjoy the bath for 50-60 minutes. Do not shower after the bath and only dab the skin lightly with a towel. Now I'll tell you how you can increase the effect of the alkaline bath.
You should avoid these acidic foods!
How do I make an alkaline bath correctly?
To best benefit from the properties of sodium bicarbonate and sea salt, the water should be no more than body temperature. The elimination of acids from the body begins only after about 30 minutes of bathing. Therefore, it is recommended to use the alkaline bath for about 45 to 60 minutes.
If the water cools down too much during this time, add fresh water. It should be between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius for the entire duration of the bath.
How long to rest after the alkaline bath?
As soon as you get out of the water, an alkaline film forms on the surface of the skin. It ensures that the skin has an alkaline climate for a longer period of time. After the bath, rest for at least 30 minutes. Dry yourself and slip into a bathrobe. Put on warm and comfortable socks and enjoy a little rest.
You should wait at least one hour before applying creams and lotions. The skin needs this time to breathe and recover.
What you have to pay attention to if you want to make an alkaline bath yourself
Powder in the water and done? Well, not quite. You can increase the effect even more if you pay attention to a few little things. An alkaline bath works best when you feel completely at ease.
- Relax. Dim the lights, light a candle, turn on relaxing music. Deacidification doesn't just happen externally, it also comes from within. When the mind relaxes, it has a great effect on the body.
- Turn on an aromatic fragrance lamp. Choose an essential oil that has a relaxing effect - especially recommended: lavender.
- The bath works best when you can relax for 2 hours afterwards. Without stress, without cell phone and TV. But with relaxing music and dimmed lights. A private spa, so to speak.
- Do not apply any creams before the alkaline bath. Cleanse the skin of make-up and the like. The purer and cleaner it is, the better it can absorb the alkaline water and breathe deeply.
- Start slowly. One alkaline bath per week is sufficient for beginners. Do not bathe longer than one hour. You can increase the number of baths after a month. But take it slow.
- Place a glass of water by the bathtub. An alkaline bath can make you quite thirsty.
- Make sure that arms, legs, décolleté are under water, if you are too tall or want to read while bathing, cover your body with towels soaked in alkaline water.
- Drain the water after the bath and rinse the remains of the alkaline powder out of the tub. After draining, a haze will form in the bathtub. Rinse it away quickly before it solidifies.
Detoxify your body with this spring cure!
What does a bath with sodium bicarbonate do?
Our body has several excretory organs. The intestine is quite obvious. But also the lungs, kidneys and skin have an important function when it comes to getting rid of deacidification.
We therefore release harmful substances and metabolic products through our skin. Those who regularly make their own alkaline baths support their skin in this process.
Since the bath water has a high pH, osmosis occurs after about 30 minutes. This is an elimination process that stimulates the skin. The alkaline bath water therefore ensures that the acidic skin is neutralized.
This is particularly possible because the warm and slightly alkaline water ensures that the pores open up. Your skin will feel particularly soft and supple after the alkaline bath. Do not apply any creams or lotions to your skin, but let it breathe after the alkaline bath.
Now grab a massage brush or a massage glove. Use circular movements to remove dead skin cells. At the same time, you stimulate the blood circulation and thus ensure that the effect of the alkaline bath is intensified.
When should you not take an alkaline bath?
Usually, an alkaline bath goes hand in hand with alkaline fasting. During the first days of alkaline fasting, you should not take an alkaline bath with baking soda and sea salt. Or at least make sure that the bath does not last longer than 30 minutes. During fasting, the body is weakened and the circulation does not work at full speed for many. A classic alkaline bath at 36 to 38 degrees Celsius is now too stressful for the body.
Likewise, all those who have open wounds should refrain from taking a bath with baking soda and sea salt. Here please always consult a doctor first.
Our conclusion
If you want to make an alkaline bath yourself, it is anything but difficult. All you need is baking soda, sea salt and optional essential oil. Don't forget to measure and note the pH value of the water when you take your first bath. Have fun relaxing!
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