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 stabilising 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.
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. The Bragg’s brand is great. 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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