Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits

Organic apple cider vinegar has been around for ages. It is an old Vermont folk remedy that people use to this day for good reason. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is not just an old saying. It is true! Apples are a near perfect food and apple cider vinegar has all the benefits of apples and then some! It is very helpful in detoxing the body, breaking down fatty, phlegm and mucous deposits in the body and flushing them out of the system.. It promotes good digestion, assimilation and elimination and it neutralizes any toxins in the body.

In French, vinegar means “sour wine”. Apple Cider Vinegar is made by fermenting apples in a wooden barrel. You want the kind of apple cider vinegar with the brown stuff floating around inside it. This is called the “mother” and it’s where all the good stuff is. Bragg apple cider vinegar has the mother in it.

Apple cider vinegar is loaded with minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and phosphorous. Potassium is essential for the normal growth of the body, it relieves cramps and helps eliminate excess phlegm, brittle teeth and hair loss. Malic acid helps to fight fungal and bacterial infections and also helps remove uric acid from the body which relieves arthritis and joint pain. The calcium, silicon, manganese, and magnesium, in ACV helps prevent osteoporosis and maintains bone mass.

People who regularly use ACV say it makes their skin and hair beautiful and reduces allergies. The apple cider vinegar diet produces weightloss and keeps many diseases associated with aging at bay.

• Helps build a healthy immune system.
• Improves digestion and elimination.
• Flushes toxins out of the body.
• Enhances skin tone and texture.
• Help skin irritations and is a powerful fungal fighter.
• Promotes weightloss. It controls blood sugar levels, breaks down fat and stabilizes appetite. It also reduces sugar cravings.
• Increases energy and vitality.
• Relieves constipation.
• Reduces colds and flu due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties.
• Restores the Alkaline-Acid Balance of your body.

Many alternative practitioners are proponents of the alkaline-acid theory. They believe that a diet high in acid-producing foods leads to excessive mucous production, lack of energy, headache and sore throat, allergic reactions, anxiety and various other ailments. The theory behind the alkaline diet is that our blood is slightly alkaline with a pH level between 7.35 and 7.45. Our meals should reflect this pH level and also be slightly alkaline. The typical American diet is very acidic and creates many imbalances within our body. Apple Cider vinegar, as part of your daily diet, restores the alkaline-acid balance. Just a couple of teaspoons a day is highly recommended as a daily health tonic. Although these claims have not been backed up by scientific studies, many people swear by the benefits of apple cider vinegar when taken regularly.

Most people take 2 tablespoons of ACV in a glass of water with some honey for sweetener up to three times a day. You may want to drink it with a straw to keep the acid from harming your tooth enamel. There are also apple cider vinegar pills that are easier to swallow. Other people rinse their hair in it, use it as an astringent for the skin, add it to the bath and even douche with it. Sprinkle it on your salads and use it whenever you would normally use vinegar.

Animals love ACV. It can be used as a tonic to relieve skin conditions, keep their coat soft and shiny and help repel mosquitoes, tic and fleas.

Other Uses for ACV include sanitizing counters, removing soap scum, cleaning jewelry and any cleaning in general. It is very inexpensive and is useful for so many things. It’s one thing you want to keep around the house!