Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother Benefits
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Use Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with Mother for its healing properties
Apple cider vinegar or ACV is made from crushed apple with its juice gone to a process of fermentation. Initially, it turns into alcohol which is then further fermented to acetic acid.
The best or healthiest part of apple cider vinegar is actually the substance called the 'Mother'. The 'Mother' of apple cider vinegar is the dark, cloudy looking substance that you can normally see sits at the bottom of the bottle. This apple cider vinegar mother is formed naturally during the final fermentation process.
Be sure to use only raw organic apple cider vinegar with 'Mother' as it is full of vitamins and minerals, enzymes and good bacteria for the benefit of our health. If compared to the other commercial vinegars that had undergone pasteurization, filtration and distillation, all the health benefit will be gone due to the prior processing.
Apple cider vinegar drink is also highly recommanded by Dr DeForest Clinton Jarvis, M.D.(Author of Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health,the New York Times Best Seller list for two years). ACV be also mixed with honey (creating a mixture called "honegar") to improve its taste and works as a health tonic.
The best or healthiest part of apple cider vinegar is actually the substance called the 'Mother'. The 'Mother' of apple cider vinegar is the dark, cloudy looking substance that you can normally see sits at the bottom of the bottle. This apple cider vinegar mother is formed naturally during the final fermentation process.
Be sure to use only raw organic apple cider vinegar with 'Mother' as it is full of vitamins and minerals, enzymes and good bacteria for the benefit of our health. If compared to the other commercial vinegars that had undergone pasteurization, filtration and distillation, all the health benefit will be gone due to the prior processing.
Apple cider vinegar drink is also highly recommanded by Dr DeForest Clinton Jarvis, M.D.(Author of Folk Medicine: A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health,the New York Times Best Seller list for two years). ACV be also mixed with honey (creating a mixture called "honegar") to improve its taste and works as a health tonic.
Apple Cider Vinegar Uses in the History
Looking back in history dated around 400 B.C., apple cider vinegar mixed with honey was already used by Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine for cleansing, healing and other health related purposes.
More interesting fact of ACV in history
Christopher Columbus and his crews took ACV to thwart scurvy during their sea exploration;
Julius Caesar and his armies took ACV as a way to maintain their health;
Roman military drank "Posca", a drink made by mixing vinegar and flavoring herbs that works as an energizing tonic;
During the civil war, vinegar is used as antiseptic to disinfect solder wounds and speed up the healing process.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Weight Loss
ACV is often linked to the it's contribution towards weight lost. Although there is not really any medical evidence that can back up this remedy, there are a lot of statements from real people on ACV effectiveness in losing that extra pounds.
Taking a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before meals can increase metabolism.According to Dr DeForest Clinton Jarvis taking ACV regulary helps to "burn fat" instead of storing them. This ACV diet can be achieve by taking 1-3 teaspoon of ACV or ACV pills or capsules regulary before meal.
The enzymes and acetic acids in apple cider vinegar helps to suppress appetite naturally
A study was conducted in 2005 at Applied Nutrition and Food Chemistry, Lund University, Sweden involving 12 healthy volunteers. The method was to randomly divide them into 4 groups consuming 0, 18, 23 and 28 mmol acetic acid or in other words about 0, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 tablespoons of vinegar with a portion of white wheat bread containing 50 g available carbohydrates.This study concluded that the higher vinegar dosage results in a decrease of blood glucose level and an increase in satiety(state of feeling full).
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Apple Cider Vinegar gets rid of Acne
An apple (cider vinegar) a day keeps the acne away?
Yup. It works. Let me explain how it exacty Apple Cider Vinegar works as cure for acne, pimple or zits. Apple Cider Vinegar contains an alpha-hydroxy acid which helps to remove fatty deposits on the skin and balance the pH level of the skin.Also, ACV will help to control the oiliness of the skin (which is good for oily skin) and also kill the bacteria causing acne.
Pros:
Effectively controls acne, reduce redness, reduces future breakouts, reduce scarring and it is an affordable easy to use remedy
Cons:
Smells a bit strong and can cause dry skin and breakouts if overused
Several ways to use Apple Cider Vinegar to treat acne:
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Use as a toner
Dilute apple cider vinegar with water. It can be equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water or just a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a cup of water for milder solution, whichever works best for you. Wash your face normally and apply the solution to the skin using cotton afterwards. Another option is to apply it before bed or half hour before shower so that it is leave on the skin for sufficient time to do its healing and you can get away from the smell of vinegar when you are out. -
Use as a spot treatment
You can apply the solution mention above directly on the acne, pimple or blemishes just before you sleep and it will be gone in the morning or in a day or two. You can also try apply the undiluted form of apple cider vinegar if you don't have sensitive skin. But, as a precaution do test it out on a small part of you skin first. You can use a Q-Tip or cotton ball for this. -
Drink and detoxify from within
Add 2 tsps of organic raw apple cider vinegar with mother to a glass of water. You can drink it just as it is or add 1 or 2 tsps of honey to improve on the taste. This apple cider vinegar mixture works to detoxify of cleanse your body from within.
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Apple Cider Vinegar as Dandruff Cure
Don't you dreaded every time the dandruff seems so obvious when you wear your favourite black color shirt. Or the times when you need to check your shoulder first and give it a few good dusting before going out? ACV rinse might just be the solution for you. Rinsing your hair using diluted ACV cures dandruff by stopping the growth of malassezia furfur, a yeast-like fungus that causes dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.Another added benefit of Apple Cider Vinegar rinse is it helps to restore the natural pH of your hair and scalp. Also, hair will be smoother and easier to be combed as vinegar rinse helps to close the hair cuticles.
Read more on rinsing your hair with Apple Cider Vinegar how to, recipe and more benefits here:
Learn how to use vinegar as a rinse for healthy hair
Apple Cider Vinegar Helps to Prevent Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, heartburn or GERD(gastroesophageal reflux) is a condition where the contents of the stomach (stomach acids) to reflux up the esophagus due to over-eating, cafein, tobacco, greasy food, stress and lying down just after meal.
What you need to do?
Mix 1 or 2 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar with a glass of water and drink it before your breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make sure you use organic apple cider vinegar with mother as it contains the enzymes required for their healing properties. Also, taking regular sips of this drink throughout the day will also help. Usually, the symptoms of acid reflux/heartburn goes away in about 10 to 15 minutes depending on individual.
Take a look here for the feedback of users on the effectiveness of using apple cider vinegar as the cure for acid reflux.
Most of the user stated that apple cider vinegar is the most effective natural cure or remedy for their acid reflux. There are a few advantages of using this remedy over precription pills or antacids.
One, it does not have adverse side effect(but the pills do) and two, it is much cheaper solution.
Antacids works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach to provide temporary relief to the user. However, this does not cure the cause of acid reflux but just minimizing the symptoms.
On the other hand, ACV drink will assist the food digestion by imitate the acid level of the stomach. This will help to treat the acid reflux symptoms.
However, if your acid reflux condition is too serious, this remedy might not work. But, there is nothing to lose for trying this natural remedy first, right.
Books on Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits
For those for are interested to learn more about Apple Cider Vinegar, check them out.
The Grapefruit and Apple Cider Vinegar Combo Diet by Randall Earl Dunford
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Using apple cider vinegar to remove wart?
Watch this interesting video on how to remove warts using ACV step by step
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Using apple cider vinegar to whiten teeth
How or why it works?
ACV is very acidic (~pH3) and is able to remove the yellow stains on your teeth. But, use this remedy with caution as it is also able to eat through your enamels if you don't rinse it properly after gargling it in your mouth. It is probably wiser to use a diluted form of ACV and brush your teeth with toothpaste afterwards to ensure that the ACV is properly rinse off.
This video will tell you more on how to whiten teeth naturally using apple cider vinegar so that can smile more :D
This video will tell you more on how to whiten teeth naturally using apple cider vinegar so that can smile more :D
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Apple Cider Vinegar Side Effects
None if it is used properly
As it had been said before, ACV it is very acidic can erode enamel.So make sure you cleanse or rinse your mouth properly after taking ACV (diluted) to protect your enamels. Another tip especially if you are a regular ACV user is to use straws to sip it. This helps by minimizing the contact of ACV and the teeths.
Irritate throat and may interect with certain drugs in large quantities
According to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.(Mayo Clinic nutritionist) "Apple cider vinegar has a very high acid content that may be irritating to your throat when consumed frequently or in large quantities. Apple cider vinegar also may interact with certain drugs, including diuretics, increasing your risk of potassium loss".
Therefore, it is better if you take one or two teaspoons of ACV diluted with a glass of plain water instead. Another option is using ACV capsules or tablets instead.
Always consult your doctor or physician if you have any medical condition to be on the safer side.
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