Admittedly, this home remedy belongs to my favorite ones of all times. Apple cider vinegar has so many health benefits that it’s almost impossible to list all of them in one single article. Unfortunately, I have discovered this nearly miraculous remedy much too late. Next week, I have an appointment with a surgeon to have some varicose veins removed from my right calf. However, after I had read about apple cider vinegar to be even effective in terms of curing varicose veins a few months ago, I started to make it part of my entire diet. Even more, I started to rub it on my right calf and it began almost immediately to take the pressure off my right calf caused by the varicose veins. So, it even works in this respect. We all know about the Hippocratic oath but did you also know that Hippocrates used vinegar to treat about 17 different health issues, such as ulcers, high cholesterol, digestion disorders and fractures just to name a few? Please read the following article very carefully. I promise you are going to be amazed by the incredible health impact of apple cider vinegar on so many health issues. I wished I had known about it much earlier.
“The word vinegar translates to “vin aigre”, is French, meaning “sour wine”. The medicinal uses of the apple cider vinegar date way back to when it was discovered in 5000 BC by a courtier in Babylonia. Its powerful action was appreciated throughout the whole human history. Hippocrates used vinegar to treat 17 different conditions, ranging from ulcers to fractures.
Moreover, Columbus had barrels of apple cider vinegar on his ships to prevent scurvy. Apple cider vinegar was used by the Japanese Samurais drank it for strength and power, and it was also during the civil war to disinfect wounds.
During the 18th century, apple cider vinegar was used as a multi purpose treatment for ailments like dropsy, stomach ache and even for managing diabetes.
This remarkable liquid has various useful and medicinal properties, which provide powerful benefits regarding multiple physical ailments, as well as cleaning and DIY purposes. Namely, it is a cheap and effective multi-purpose cleaner, and you can also add it to your water, tea and salad dressing, in order to multiple health benefits. Apple cider vinegar is abundant in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, its various enzymes help with digestion, and it is extremely low in calories, having only 3 calories in a tablespoon.
Scientists listed a great number of uses of apple cider vinegar. These are the most important uses of apple cider vinegar, many of which will surprise you:
Detoxifying
We are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals and toxins, so we should all be taking precautionary measures by incorporating protective foods into our diets. The unique acids in ACV bind to toxins and help us to release them more effectively.
Moreover, you can add a cup of apple cider vinegar to a hot bath with some Epsom salts, to trigger your lymphatic system to release toxins.
Treats High Cholesterol
An antioxidant called chlorogenic acid present in apple cider vinegar has been found to LDL cholesterol particles from becoming oxidized. In addition, a study in 2006 found rats fed apple cider vinegar for 19 days had drastic reduction vinegar on humans with high cholesterol.
Cancer Prevention
Cancer is an extremely devastating and debilitating illness. There’s so much research in the realm of cancer prevention, and it is shown that a healthy diet and lifestyle are of the utmost importance.
Numerous cell and animal studies have shown that the acetic acid present in vinegar has anti-tumor properties. Hence, apple cider vinegar can be a cure for cancer or tumors, but an ongoing research and further testing is needed. Yet, there are no side effects, and no risk to overdose, so you will lose nothing if you try.
Improves Digestion
Vinegar in its raw form is an excellent digestive tonic, as it is abundant in living enzymes that help to break food down to its bare components, making it far easier to assimilate.
It is an important source of acid which enables the first step of digestion to work effectively, stirring up those digestive juices helps immensely with the rest of the digestive processes.
Furthermore, research has shown that the acetic acid present in apple cider vinegar can help with mineral absorption, enabling us to get the most out of the foods we consume.
Potassium
Potassium is an essential mineral in maintaining the soft tissues of the body, keeping everything flexible and resilient. As a result, it is also known as the mineral of youth. Deficiencies in potassium can cause an array of health problems.
A rather interesting finding was revealed by the Nobel Scientist Dr.Alexis Carrel, who was able to keep the cells of an embryo chicken heart alive and healthy for 35 years by daily monitoring. Their complete nutrition, cleansing and elimination. Note that the chicken’s average lifespan is 7 years!
The chicken embryos were given apple cider vinegar daily for the full quota of potassium. Moreover, Dr.Carrel did this study in 1912, proving that proper nutrition and cleansing can adjust lifespan quite drastically.
Candida
Candida is yeast within the body, which, in the case of a diet rich in too many refined carbohydrates such as sugar, and often times too much alcohol, can become largely overpopulated. Candida overgrowth typically causes a lot of uncomfortable symptoms such as low energy, poor digestion, yeast infections, canker sores and the like. It occurs when a person eats a poor diet, high in refined sugar and carbohydrates, and it can take over when the gut flora compromised by antibiotic use or birth control.
Fortunately, apple cider vinegar is an effective tool which can help you get rid of draining Candida. Moreover, lemon water is another possible solution for this kind of treatment.
Apple cider vinegar works by improving digestion and an acid/alkaline balance, in order to help healthy bacteria to once again thrive in the gut.
Also, it has been used for centuries as a cure for foot fungus and is great for killing molds.
Even though there hasn’t been any specific analysis of ACV directly as a Candida killer, it makes sense to believe that it can keep the parasite at bay, as yeast is a fungus.
Anti- glycemic Effect
The effect of vinegar on insulin response and blood glucose levels after a meal has been the subject of many human studies. Insulin plays a critical role in the way our body uses food, as it primarily decreases the concentration of glucose (sugar) in the blood stream.
Every time you eat, your body begins to break down the food into glucose, which goes into your blood stream. The reaction of the pancreas to the surge in the release of insulin is to clean the sugar from your blood. A portion of the glucose runs through the liver, where it’ is being converted to glycogen to be used by your muscles.
The rest of the glucose is converted into fatty acids by the insulin, which is stored as an energy source in the form of fat cells.
Many people are developing a resistance to insulin, which means that the body has so much secreted insulin, that it starts to ignore it. As a result, the sugar stays in the blood stream which is harmful for the health, as it can develop into diabetes and permanent health damages.
ACV may also lower the glycemic response to starchy carbohydrates. Furthermore, vinegar also supresses the appetite and increases the feeling of satiety.
Undoubtedly, with diabetes being as prevalent as it is today, knowing that something as simple as apple cider vinegar can help you, is more than good news.
Weight Loss
A really serious issue in the weight loss process is the imbalance created by blood sugars when they spike and drop too drastically. This causes us to crave “high energy” foods like refined carbohydrates, which offer only a short- term boost.
Apple cider vinegar helps to curb cravings and kick extra calories out, as it was shown to be able to help regulate blood sugar levels.
A study done on obese individuals who consumed 15mL or 30mL of vinegar per day for 12-weeks, showed a reduction in body fat mass and serum triglycerides.
Thus, apple cider vinegar has become an overnight sensation in the weight loss industry. Some people even use it in the form of pills, though most of the experts say it’s better to just drink the real unpasteurized stuff.
It is also beneficial in the weight loss process as it increases satiety after a meal.
Prevents Bladder stones and UTI
Kidney stones are extremely painful, and totally preventable. They typically form when a person’s urine is very acidic and concentrated, crystals form out of uric acid, calcium oxalate and struvite and have to be passed through the urinary tract.
Vinegar alkalizes the urine, decreasing the likelihood that this ailment would ever occur, and it even believed to be even able to break down the kidney stones.
Balances pH
In his book “Alkalize or Die”, Dr. Theodore Baroody points out that apple cider vinegar has an alkalizing effect on the blood and urine. Even though it is an acidic food, its structure changes to alkaline through the digestive processes.
A diet high in alkaline foods will help since the disease thrives in an acidic environment.
Foods like ACV and lemon water are surprisingly alkaline forming, as the pH of a food in its pre-digested state is very different from the chemical processes it will undergo in our bodies. On the contrary, foods like refined sugar, carbohydrates and meat create an acidic environment in our bodies.Allergies and Congestion
Apple cider vinegar help break up mucous, but it also has a natural anti-histamine effect. ACV can lessen the sneezy, wheezy, uncomfortable symptoms in the case of seasonal, environmental or pet- related allergies.
Reduces Heart Burn and Acid Reflux
Heart burn is a symptom of the SAD (Standard American Diet) lifestyle, as acid reflux only occurs when we’re depleted in hydrochloric acid (HcL). Its production is low in people who have sub- optimal gut flora. This indicates that they aren’t eating enough cultured/fermented foods and have likely taken some sort of antibiotic in the past, which has killed off the natural beneficial bacteria.
Stomach acid is the first line of defense against microbes, but when the stomach pH isn’t low enough, pathogens may grow around the esophageal sphincter. This may paralyze muscles, allowing food to relax back up the esophagus.
The consumption of a tablespoon of vinegar with each meal ensures that the stomach acid will be acidic enough to be able to kill off harmful microbes and start the process of digestion.
Prevents Muscle Fatigue After Exercise
Mineral and electrolyte depletion can often cause muscle fatigue. You should take a tablespoon of ACV with water before a workout, in order to make sure the body has ample electrolyte stores. When in balance, the natural pH of our bodies creates an environment where elimination of excess lactic acid in the muscles easily occurs. It is also crucial in the process of oxygenating our bodies during exercise.
Skin Toner
Numerous people try everything to solve their skin problems but nothing seems to work. Most skin care products are on the alkaline side of the pH scale, and they are harming the acid mantle, which is the protective layer on our skin.
The acidity of apple cider vinegar is closer to the natural pH of our skin, which keeps the acid mantle intact to perform its function, that is, to protect against germs and foreign bacteria which can be the reason for the skin problem.
In order to use its benefits as a toner, just combine one part ACV with two to three parts water, In the case of more sensitive skin, add more water. Apply this concoction to your face after cleansing and allow it to absorb into your skin.”
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