For years sodium bicarbonate-- you know it as baking soda-- has been used on a daily basis as part of a number of hospital treatments, but most people remain unaware of its full therapeutic potential. Sircus shows how this common compound may be used in the alleviation, or possibly even prevention, of many forms of illness. He begins with a basic overview, chronicling its long history of use as an effective home remedy. It then explains the role sodium bicarbonate plays in achieving optimal pH balance, which is revealed as an important factor in maintaining good health and may benefit sufferers of a number of conditions, including kidney disease, fungal infection, hypertension, and even cancer.