Homemade antacids and gatorade [View all]

[Kaleva]

In a thread in the Lounge about indigestion, DUer Denninmi posted this:

"Any eggs in the house? You can take an eggshell, boil it clean, dry it, and powder it completely then mix in water and drink it - it's pure calcium carbonate, chalk, same active ingredient as Tums.

Baking soda works, too, about a quarter teaspoon in 8 ounces of water. "

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018504979#post2

Rather then throw eggshells away, the above would be another good use for them.

As for homemade gatorade, here is one recipe:

"Homemade Rehydration Drink Recipe Homemade Gatorade or Laborade

1 cup lemon juice (approx 6-8 lemons)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (purchase raw honey here)
1 teaspoon sea salt (purchase unrefined salt here)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Place in a pint mason jar and stir to combine (the lemon juice and baking soda will react, so stir it down), keep concentrate in the fridge. This can be added to 1 gallon of filtered water, or add 1-2 tablespoons to each 8 ounces (1 cup) of water."

http://www.healthhomehappy.com/2013/04/gaps-friendly-gatorade-alternative-healthy-rehydration-sports-drink.html

A very basic rehydration recipe is:

4 1/2 C. water

1/2 tsp. sea salt

8 tsp. sugar