RE: Another OT

I should know the answer to this question... hum- anyone out there still
wear contacts and make their own solution from salt tablets....

Donna
Once again dating herself:(.. and gave up the contacts years ago....

> 
> Hmmm- good question .  What it the ph of human tears?
> 
> Theresa
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> Behalf Of James R. Fisher
> Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 1:22 PM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Another OT
> 
> 
> Judy L Browning wrote:
> >
> > Acts as a buffer, bringing the pH to a more neutral state.> ---
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> A curious question here. Baking soda will certainly raise the
> pH, but from what? NaCl in water should have the same ph as
> the original water, being the salt of a strong acid and
> strong base.
> -jrf
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> -- Original Message -----
> > From: "Marge Talt" <mtalt@hort.net>
> > Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 2:12 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] Another OT
> >
> > > Ya' got me, Theresa.  That's the formula the doctor gave me and I
> > > didn't question it at the time - didn't know enough to do that -
and,
> > > since it works, have been using it.  I've tried straight salt
water
> > > and find it is harsher, so maybe the soda has some soothing action
or
> > > something.  Anybody who knows about chemistry have a clue?
> > >
> > > Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> 
> > > ----------
> > > > From: Theresa <tchessie@comcast.net>
> > > >
> > > > What is the baking soda for?
> > > >
> > > > Theresa
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > Oddly enough, Bonnie, that's a variation on what I do every
day:-)
> > > > Use 1 tsp. salt + 1 tsp. baking soda to a cup of warm water -
> > > doctor
> > > > had me do this about 30 years ago when I had a sinus infection.
> > > > Since I started doing this (do it first thing in the morning
when I
> > > > wake up - at sink; not shower); have not had an infection; used
to
> > > > have them all the time.  Takes a bit of getting used to, but
once
> > > you
> > > > do acclimatize yourself to it; it works a treat.
> 
> --
> Jim Fisher
> Vienna, Virginia USA
> 38.9 N 77.2 W
> USDA Zone 7
> Max. 105 F [40 C], Min. 5 F [-15 C]
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