Apple cider vinegar has been around forever. A lot of people use it for salad dressings, but little do they know of all the other healthful benefits this guy has! I've started adding it to my water daily - it definitely helps if you add a little honey or stevia to help cut the bite of the vinegar!
Here are just a few benefits of apple cider vinegar …
1. Detoxification
Being rich in natural minerals, vitamins and enzymes makes apple cider vinegar a great addition to any detox. The unique acids in apple cider vinegar can bind to toxins and help the
body eliminate them more effectively. Apple cider vinegar can also help
to stimulate circulation and aid detoxification in the liver. In
ancient cultures ACV was often used to purify the blood. Another way
apple cider vinegar aids detoxification is by breaking up mucus
throughout the body and cleansing the
lymph nodes to allow for better lymph circulation. A healthy lymphatic
system can remove toxins from the cells in the body while improving
immune system response.
2. To promote weight loss
Apple
cider vinegar may aid in weight loss by stabilizing the blood sugar for
a longer period and helping to control the appetite. Try taking 1-2
teaspoons in water before each meal. This little trick may also help
with diabetes. Don’t just rely on ACV to help you trim down though. It
won’t work if your diet is rubbish. ACV should be an accompaniment to a
healthy, balanced diet.
3. To help with digestion
Aiding
digestion is possibly one of apple cider vinegar’s biggest claims to
fame. It can help with common indigestion and gastrointestinal
discomfort caused by certain foods and it is said to clear up chronic
acid reflux when taken religiously with each meal.
4. To alleviate skin problems
Apple
cider vinegar can be used as a topical astringent for acne prone skin,
and some even report that taking ACV orally every day has helped clear
their skin. Add a cup of apple cider vinegar and a cup of Epsom salts to
a hot bath to draw toxins out through the skin and help jumpstart the
cleansing process. This can also help relieve joint pain as well as skin
conditions like eczema and acne.
5. To get rid of warts
Try
this for a home wart removal remedy: Soak a cotton ball with apple
cider vinegar and attach it to the wart site with a bandaid. Leave
overnight. Repeat each night until the wart disappears. (Sidenote- I did this on my cat who had a small growth on one of his paws, and I'll be darned if it didn't shrink in 3 days - amazing!)
6. Helps ward off sickness
Apple
cider vinegar devotees claim that this miracle elixir is one of the
main reasons they are able to ward of common illnesses. This can most
likely be chalked up to ACV's unique blend of vitamins, minerals and
enzymes. It also possesses antimicrobial and antiseptic properties.
7. For soft and shiny hair
Acetic
acid, the main ingredient in ACV, will remove build up from styling
products and conditioners and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you
with soft, shiny strands. It will also balance hair's pH level, kill
bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.
Dilute
1/3 cup ACV in 4 cups of water and pour over your hair after
shampooing. Leave it in for a few seconds before rinse your hair using
cold water to seal the hair shaft and create more shine. Because vinegar
is acidic, using the rinse daily is not advised. And no, your hair
won’t stink like vinegar – the smell will go away after your hair
dries.
How to take it orally…
Add
1-3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of warm or cool water
before each meal. You can also add it to hot water with a little honey
and drink it as a tea. Apple cider vinegar is also great as a salad
dressing when mixed with flaxseed oil and honey.
It’s important to buy an apple cider vinegar that is organic and
unfiltered so that all of its nutritional value is in tact - I use the Bragg’s
brand. The hazy looking stuff that settles to the bottom is
called “the mother” and it is said to be the most nutritious part of the
apple cider vinegar for its therapeutic benefits.
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