In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who checks their prescriptions before leaving the pharmacy counter.

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate (“bicarb” for short), has been studied for its ability to act as a buffering agent. During ...

Being alkaline, sodium bicarbonate turns the leafy surface basic ... However, soaps can injure the plants, especially if their dosage exceeds 1 tablespoon per gallon. So stick to insecticidal soap, ...

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a versatile and inexpensive household ... When using baking soda in the garden, it's important to follow the recommended dosages and not exceed the ...