If you’re trying to quit smoking, you should know that nicotine leaves your system after 48 to 72 hours. The question which arises is what is the best way to flush nicotine out of the body and lower the cravings for nicotine? Below, we have one possible and effective solution. Let’s take a look.
Cream of Tartar
Cream of tartar is a by-product of wine-making and it’s very beneficial in removing nicotine from the body. This ingredient is easily affordable and has numerous other health benefits as well, not just for people who want to give up smoking. Cream of tartar is in fact the sediment from the bottom of a wine barrel.
Health Benefits of Cream of Tartar
Helps you quit smoking
Besides eliminating nicotine from your system, cream of tartar can help you no longer stand the taste of cigarettes. Even better, you should mix it with fresh orange juice for an optimal effect. This is because orange juice is rich in vitamin C which will aid in the removal of nicotine and it will restore the lost amount of vitamin. Mix half a tsp of cream of tartar and a medium glass of orange juice and drink the mixture every night for a period of 30 days.
It lowers high blood pressure
When the levels of potassium are low, the risk of hypertension is much higher. Luckily, 100 grams of cream of tartar has 16,500 mg of potassium! So, if the reason for your high blood pressure is potassium deficiency, add one tsp of cream of tartar to a glass of water and drink the mixture every night before bed.
It alleviates UTIs
Cream of tartar is beneficial against these types of infections because it changes the pH of the urine and makes the environment unsuitable for bacteria. Drink a mixture of one cup of warm water, 1 ½ tsp of cream of tartar, and several drops of lemon juice and drink the mixture daily or until the infection goes away.
Provides arthritis relief
Add several tbsp of cream of tartar and 3 tbsp of Epsom salt to your bath and soak in it for 30 minutes once or twice per day. You can also soak the affected areas of the body in a mixture of water and half of the quantities mentioned above.
Treats acne
The acidic characteristics of cream of tartar fight off acne and clear the skin. However, it shouldn’t be applied directly, but you need to consume a mixture of one tsp of cream of tartar and 8 oz. of water or orange juice every day. This will cleanse the body and kill the bacteria causing the acne.
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