Vinegar as a Body Cleanse

Vinegar as a Body Cleanse
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Over time, your body accumulates harmful toxins, according to The Beginner's Guide to Natural Living. These toxins enter your body through the food and beverages you consume as well as from the environment around you. Eliminating toxins assists in maximizing your health. Over the course of many centuries, vinegar--particularly apple cider vinegar--served as a body cleanse and digestive aid, as reported in Natural News.

History

Hippocrates, considered the father of medicine, treated his patients with apple cider vinegar, according to Detox For Life. Julius Caesar's soldiers drank vinegar to stay healthy. Even Samurai warriors took advantage of apple cider vinegar for health and strength.

Function

Apple cider vinegar provides a variety of benefits as a whole body cleanse, according to Natural News. Vinegar assists in body detoxification by breaking down mucus throughout the body, particularly in the gastro-intestinal system. Vinegar aids in eliminating toxins from the body and aids in digestion.

Time Frame and Dosage

Although using vinegar in periodic body detoxification programs is acceptable, for maximum benefits daily use is recommended, according to Natural News. Taking 2 to 3 tsp. of vinegar, either full strength or blended in one glass of water, is an appropriate and effective dosage either once daily or before meals, as reported in Natural News. By adding a dose of vinegar before each meal, you not only enjoy the cleansing benefits but also those that aid in digestion.

Types

Although different types of vinegar are available on the market today, the most effective product is raw apple cider vinegar, available at most grocery stores as well as at natural or health food markets. Raw apple cider vinegar is free from sugars and other additives that lessen the positive impact of a vinegar body cleanse.

Body Cleanse Tonic

Even in small doses or blended with water, you may find raw apple cider vinegar difficult to drink because of its flavor. One method to make the cleanse more palatable is to blend 2 tbsp. of vinegar and honey in one glass of water. Whether you take vinegar in this manner or straight, rinse your mouth thoroughly afterward with fresh water to protect against acid buildup affecting your teeth.

Potential

In addition to providing a regular body cleanse for you, vinegar introduced in the diet of your companion animals is also beneficial, according to Detox for Life. If you are like many people, your pets constitute a part of your family. A daily teaspoon of apple cider vinegar for small dogs or cats, 2 tsp. for medium dogs and 1 tbsp. for larger dogs improves their health and gives an added shine to their coats. The vinegar can be blended with food or water.

References

Article reviewed by David Bill Last updated on: May 5, 2010

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