Description
The basic 30 second hard tonic with pure baking soda provides rapid relief from heartburn and acid reflux. This simple 2-ingredient recipe takes just 30 seconds to prepare and works within 5-15 minutes for digestive discomfort. Not effective for erectile dysfunction despite viral claims.
Ingredients
1/4 teaspoon aluminum-free baking soda (Bob’s Red Mill or Arm & Hammer pure)
8 ounces (1 cup) filtered water (room temperature or slightly warm)
Instructions
1. Add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to 8 ounces water in a glass container. Never use aluminum or reactive metal containers—use glass, stainless steel, or ceramic only.
2. Stir vigorously for 20-30 seconds until baking soda completely dissolves. No visible granules should remain in the water.
3. Drink immediately while solution is still slightly fizzy for best digestive relief results. The tonic should taste mildly salty and slightly alkaline.
Notes
Timing Guidelines: For digestive relief, consume 1-2 hours after meals when acid discomfort occurs. For general alkalinity, drink on empty stomach in morning. Never consume immediately before or during meals as it may interfere with digestion.
Maximum Frequency: No more than 1-2 servings daily, and not for extended periods (more than 2 consecutive weeks) without medical guidance. High sodium content (629mg per 1/4 tsp) makes frequent use risky.
Safety Warning: Avoid if you have hypertension, kidney disease, heart failure, or are on sodium-restricted diet. Not effective for erectile dysfunction. Consult healthcare provider before regular use.
Taste Test: If tonic tastes strongly unpleasant or overwhelmingly salty, you’ve used too much baking soda. Proper ratio creates mild, slightly alkaline taste.
- Prep Time: 30 seconds
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Health Tonic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (1 cup)
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 629mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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