So, when you are too Acidic, the Baking Soda may temporarily neutralize enough of these Excess Acids to Help you overcome this problem on the short term, and this is why it worked for this man!
You may only need a Tablespoonful in a glass of water, but sip it slowly, so that it may neutralize the acids in the Head slowly and not be too fast of a change or shock for the body!
For when the Brain gets too Acidic and has the Oxygen shut down, then you may Die!