Beatrice Johnson came close to death after falling ill with sickness and an upset stomach six months ago.

Doctors at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Kent, England, discovered the 60-year-old was in septic shock—and advised her loved ones to say their goodbyes.

But during a final ditch attempt to save her life, medics added sodium bicarbonate into her IV drip, as an alternative to dialysis.

The unusual treatment was a success and within days, Beatrice was "feeling miles better".

After 36 days, she was released from the hospital and is recovering well with her sister.

"I never thought something so simple would save my life," said Beatrice. "I really thought I was going to die.

"I'm thankful they never gave up on my life.

"The baking soda made me rise like a cake! No one thought I'd be here today."

Beatrice's ordeal began at home when she started to feel weak. Throughout the course of the day her condition deteriorated and she even struggled to walk up the stairs.

Realizing something was wrong, she called an ambulance and within 10 minutes was being rushed to hospital.

"When paramedics came, they couldn't find my blood pressure. They were surprised I was still conscious."

The scans revealed her kidneys had started to fail and that she would need to be put onto dialysis. Beatrice lost consciousness and was put on life support, and the doctors called her three children to say their final goodbyes.