According to EarthClinic.com, using apple cider vinegar (ACV) for what ails you is as old as the hills. Purported as one of the most inclusive home remedies of all time, natural, organic and unfiltered apple cider vinegar is a dingy brown liquid made from smashed organic apples. The juice is allowed to ferment in wooden barrels. Allowing it ferment resulting in a web-like, stringy bacterial substance (the mother) that augments the naturally occurring nutrients of the ACV.
Beating Bugs
It's true, ACV is acidic, but that's part of what makes it a great antibacterial and antifungal tonic. Mix 2 tbsp. of ACV with 1 quart of water to treat a yeast infection. Mix 2 tbsp. of ACV with 8 oz. of water to help fight the bacteria that causes acne. To battle the bugs associated with dandruff, use ACV undiluted on the scalp or dilute 50/50 with water for use on the bugs aggravating your eczema. Drinking 2 to 3 tsp. in 8 oz. of water will create a hostile environment within your urinary tract for stubborn bacteria wanting to take up residence, says Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Benefits.com.
Easing Aches and Pains
According to HomeRemediesWeb.com, drinking 2 to 3 tsp. of ACV diluted in 8 oz. of water throughout the day can help ease menstrual cramps, leg aches, hot flashes and night sweats. Add some honey to sweeten the concoction, if necessary. Stopping the pain of insect burns, stings and bites has never been easier; just apply ACV directly to the area with cotton. The discomfort of burns, sunburns and varicose veins can be soothed with an application of undiluted ACV as well. For bruises or sore muscles, mix ½ tsp. of salt in ½ cup of warm ACV and create a comforting compress.
Internal Benefits
ACV has many qualities that make it useful throughout the body. Mixing 2 to 3 tsp. of ACV with 8 oz. of water and sipping it throughout the day is a sure way to reap the internal benefits of ACV. Just like apples, ACV has pectin--a soluble fiber--that aids the digestive tract in elimination and binds with certain cancers, carrying them out of the body, says HomeRemediesWeb.com. The antioxidants and phytochemicals in ACV can protect against certain cancers. Drinking the tonic can help balance blood sugar levels for persons with diabetes. This same mixture, if taken for several weeks, can leave your complexion with a rich, healthy glow.
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