Why We Choose Bob’s Red Mill Baking Soda (and How We Use It)

Small daily habits shape the internal environment of the body more than most people realize. One of the simplest tools many households keep in their kitchen—baking soda—has quietly supported traditional wellness practices for generations.

While many people are familiar with common grocery store brands, we prefer Bob’s Red Mill baking soda rather than Arm & Hammer for our everyday uses. The choice comes down to simplicity, purity, and the way we incorporate it into gentle daily routines.

This article explains why we choose it, how baking soda interacts with the body’s environment, and a few simple ways it can be used at home.

Why We Prefer Bob’s Red Mill Baking Soda

Both products are chemically sodium bicarbonate, but many people prefer Bob’s Red Mill for a few practical reasons:

1. Food-focused production

Bob’s Red Mill baking soda is produced and packaged as a food ingredient, commonly used in baking and cooking. The brand is known for simple processing and minimal additives.

2. Clean ingredient approach

Many households appreciate that Bob’s Red Mill products focus on straightforward ingredients with minimal processing.

3. Consistency with whole-food practices

For those who already use Bob’s Red Mill grains and pantry staples, keeping baking soda within the same brand simply maintains consistency with the rest of the kitchen.

Baking Soda and the Body’s Environment

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, a naturally alkaline compound with a pH around 8.3 when dissolved in water.

The human body maintains extremely tight control over blood pH, but many daily habits influence the local environments within the body—especially the mouth, digestive tract, and tissues.

When sodium bicarbonate is used gently and appropriately, it can temporarily create a less acidic environment in certain areas.

This is one reason it has traditionally been used for:

• Oral care

• occasional digestive support

• neutralizing acids

• gentle cleansing

Otto Warburg and the Oxygen Environment

The conversation around acidity and health often references the work of Otto Heinrich Warburg, who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1931.

Warburg’s research focused on how cells generate energy. His observations showed that many diseased cells behave differently from healthy ones in how they process oxygen and energy.

Over time, his work inspired broader discussions about how oxygen, metabolism, and cellular environments influence health.

While baking soda is not a cure for disease, the broader idea that the body benefits from balanced internal conditions has led many people to incorporate gentle alkalizing practices into their routines.

Why Baking Soda Can Reduce Acidity

Sodium bicarbonate works through a simple chemical reaction.

When it encounters an acid, it reacts to form:

• water

• carbon dioxide

• a neutral salt

This buffering effect is why baking soda is used in so many applications—from baking to cleaning to personal care.

In the mouth, for example, it can help neutralize acids created by bacteria and food particles.

Starting Slowly: Less Is Often More

When introducing any new practice, it is wise to begin gently.

With baking soda, most people start with very small amounts and gradually increase if it feels comfortable.

This approach allows the body to adjust naturally.

A simple rhythm might look like:

• start with a small pinch

• observe how the body responds

• increase gradually over time if appropriate

There is rarely any benefit to rushing.

Slow and consistent habits tend to produce the most sustainable results.

Simple Ways We Use Baking Soda

1. Brushing Teeth

Baking soda has long been used in oral care because it can help neutralize acids and support a clean mouth environment.

Some people brush occasionally with a small amount on a wet toothbrush.

Others mix a small pinch into their toothpaste.

Because it is mildly abrasive, it is best used gently rather than aggressively.

2. Alongside Oil Pulling

Many people combine baking soda oral care with coconut oil pulling.

Oil pulling helps remove debris and support a balanced oral environment, while baking soda helps neutralize acids that contribute to tooth and gum irritation.

You can read more about the oil pulling method here:

[Coconut Oil Pulling Blog Article]

Together, these two simple practices can become a calming morning routine.

3. Occasional Alkaline Drink

Some people occasionally dissolve a small pinch of baking soda into a glass of water.

Because sodium bicarbonate is alkaline, it can temporarily neutralize excess stomach acidity.

Again, the key is starting with very small amounts and observing how the body responds.

A Gentle Daily Habit

Health is rarely built from dramatic interventions.

More often it emerges from simple rhythms practiced consistently:

• nourishing food

• clean water

• supportive breathing

• movement

• rest

• thoughtful daily habits

Baking soda is simply one of many small tools that can support a balanced environment within the body.

When used gently and intentionally, it can be a simple addition to a thoughtful wellness routine.