Apple cider vinegar was applied medicinally even before its first recorded use ca. 400 BC, when Hippocrates prescribed it for various ailments, according to the Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Benefits website. Chock full of healing minerals and enzymes, it is also effective as a natural antibiotic and touted as wonder drug, according to HomeRemediesWeb, which also recommends it as a beauty panacea, defying excess weight and acne.
Weight Loss
Despite reports of inconclusive studies regarding apple cider vinegar and weight loss, HomeRemediesWeb points to theories suggesting apple cider vinegar may help to promote the metabolism and melt away calories. The site also states that several nutritionists conclude that combining it with lecithin and vitamin B6 will perform as a potent weight-loss elixir.
Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Benefits recommends drinking an eight-ounce glass of water with one or two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar mixed in before meals; however, due to the high acid content, Earth Clinic suggests using less vinegar and drinking more water throughout the day. Honey is often added to sweeten the mixture.
Some theories suggest that apple cider vinegar may work in natural ways to get rid of extra pounds, such as suppressing the appetite and reducing excess water weight.
Healing Skin
You can use apple cider vinegar to treat acne because it kills bacteria, balances the pH level and eliminates excess oil on the skin. Apply it to the skin after diluting the vinegar with water---three to four parts water and one part apple cider vinegar. Allow the solution to dry for approximately 10 minutes. Repeat three times a day until acne starts to heal.
Age spots or sun spots are also treated with apple cider vinegar, but they take a bit longer to eliminate. HomeRemediesWeb suggests mixing apple cider vinegar with onion juice for the best results. Apply the solution to each age spot and leave on for about 30 minutes. Repeat daily for about six weeks until you notice fading.
To begin doing away with cellulite, drink an eight-ounce glass of water with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar once a day. Add honey for sweetness. Or if you prefer a topical solution, lightly rub a mixture of one part massage oil and three parts apple cider vinegar on the affected area daily.
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Regular store-bought apple cider vinegar does not provide the same benefits as organic apple cider vinegar, according to Apple-Cider-Vinegar-Benefits. In store-bought apple cider vinegar, many of the healing ingredients and properties are removed during processing. For the best results, purchase organic apple cider vinegar.
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