Apple Cider Vinegar: Keeps us natural & Chemical-free

Apple Cider Vinegar

(Apple cider vinegar has been credited with curing everything from flu to warts)

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made from fermented apple pulp that swarming with good bacteria. Apple cider vinegar is a clear, sour-flavoured liquid have been used as a health elixir. It has numerous uses and benefits. Amino acids, pectin, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, potent antioxidants, B-complex vitamins, bi-flavonoids, acetic acid, enzymes, and minerals like potassium, copper, calcium and magnesium are found in Apple cider vinegar. Together, these essential nutrients work as a powerful detoxifying and purifying agent, which helps in offsetting age-related damage, builds energy, improves immunity, digestion and improves well-being in several ways.

34 Benefits of drinking ACV

1. Drinking ACV in warm water in the morning helps us in flushing toxins out of our system and maintains the alkaline state of your body.
2. ACV also controls many inflammatory diseases, like allergy, diabetes, and arthritis as these diseases have their roots in the acidic pH. ACV moves body’s pH to a slight alkaline state.
3. ACV allows probiotics to flourish in our gut. As it gently nudges our body’s pH towards alkalinity, disease causing pathogens find it difficult to thrive in such an environment.
4. Magnesium and antioxidant rich content of ACV helps in promoting flexible and pain free joints.
5. ACV ignites the digestive fire within us and cures indigestion. Pectin found in apple cider vinegar may also help to soothe intestinal spasms.
6. Drinking of 5 ml of ACV to a glass of water or any fruit juice before meals helps us when we have upset stomach. 
7. Gargling with ACV kills bacteria and plaque that gives rise to bad breath. So, it helps in banishing bad breath.
8. Potassium rich content of ACV helps in thinning of mucous.
9. Acetic acid present in ACV prevents germ growth in coughs and colds. So, gargling with this can also soothe the sore throat.
10. Acetic acid present in ACV also reduces bad cholesterol and triglycerides in arteries. It also increases good cholesterol.

    

    34 Benefits

11. Acetic acid found in ACV improves our body’s absorption of important minerals from the foods we consume.
12. Acetic acid found in ACV suppresses appetite, lowers water retention and increases metabolism. It may also interfere with assimilation of starch which helps to lose weight. 
13. ACV contains the antioxidant beta-carotene, which helps break down and remove unwanted fat from our body.
14. ACV maintains good cholesterol and good triglycerides that resulted in normalizing high blood pressure and improve our overall heart health as well.
15. ACV lower down blood sugar levels. So it is great for diabetes management. According to a study, taking two tablespoons of ACV before bed lowered the glucose levels in the morning by 4% to 6%.
16. ACV enables kidneys to flush out Kidney stones naturally. All we have to do is to dissolve two tablespoons of ACV in a glass of water and drink it twice a day for quick relief.
17. In order to get quick relief from hiccups, we must mix 10 ml of vinegar in a glass of warm water and sip it slowly. 
18. ACV is one of nature’s strongest antibiotics that helps in killing yeast fungus. But people suffering from yeast infections do not add honey to ACV because the fungus can thrive on sweetness, thus reducing its effect.
19. Varicose veins resulted in dull, aching pain and itchy feeling in the legs. But we can get rid of it by massaging ACV to the affected area to earn relief from that itchy sensation because ACV improves blood circulation.
20. Amino acids and potassium found in ACV act as antidote to lactic acids that develops during overwork. (Development of lactic acid is considered to be a common cause of fatigue)
21. We can rinse our hair after our each hair wash with diluted ACV. It gives a wonderful bounce to otherwise limp and listless hair.
22. We can add ACV to our regular shampoo to prevent and control dandruff.
23. We can apply ACV on our face for excellent toning effect, glowing skin, spotless skin, healthy and youthful skin.
24. We can apply mix of ACV and water in equal amounts to minimise pore size, which is a giveaway of skin ageing.
25. Acetic acid present in ACV also works as a wonderful detox that helps in banishing acne and pimples.
26. Diluting ACV in water and wiping it over the rashes with a cotton ball helps in relieving inflammation, reduces irritation and itching and encourages healing.
27. Application of ACV also helps in soothing sun burns. 
28. ACV helps in Pedicure. Acetic acid works as an exfoliating agent. We have to put half a cup of ACV into 10 to 15 litres of water. Dip our feet and hands in this solution. After a while when we scrub, we can notice dead cells coming off. 
29. Apart from the above, the acetic acid content of ACV helps in reinvigorating tired feet as well. We must soak our feet in the above mixture for 15 to 20 minutes to banish odour causing bacteria.
30. We can get relief from leg cramps through ACV. For this, we have to take mixture of 10ml ACV with a teaspoon of honey in water to give our legs that much needed potassium shot and get relief from nighttime leg cramps in the long run.
31. We can apply ACV with a cotton ball in our arm pits to neutralise odour.
32. ACV helps us in getting rid of warts. It also relieve soreness in muscles.
33. To have shining, white and bright smile, we have to mix 5 ml of ACV in a cup of water and gargle with this solution.
34. Apple cider vinegar is very common in home treatment for Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and a natural alternative for those who do not want to use prescribed antibiotics. As it contains potassium, it prevents the UTIs bacterias growth or multiplication.

Other areas where we can use ACV

Other areas of Use

• Other ways to incorporate it into our diet is to use it in our cooking. 
• It can be a tasty addition to homemade pickles, marinades, and salad dressing.
• We can mix it with something a bit more appetizing i.e. herbal or decaf tea and there is no harm in doing that.
• ACV can be used as an all-natural room freshener.
• ACV will clean our toilets and leave our bathroom smelling like apples.
• ACV can also be used in dishwashers as a substitute for dish detergent.
• ACV may help remove pesticides from vegetables. Soak them in a solution of 90% water to 10% vinegar, then rinse thoroughly.
• We can use a small amount of apple cider vinegar on a cotton pad to remove your make up in a natural way.

When one can take ACV

ACV Time to Have

The best and the easiest way to avail the maximum health benefits of apple cider vinegar is to drink it, after diluting it with water as it is acidic in nature. 

• One must take ACV (diluted in water) with honey to avoid indigestion and acidity at least thirty minutes prior to a heavy meal.
• If anyone consume with warm water and honey before bedtime, ACV may help with sleep issues as well.

Dosage

One can drink it with a straw to protect his/her tooth enamel.

• Common dosages range from 1-2 teaspoons i.e. 5 to 10 ml to 1-2 tablespoons i.e. 15 to 30 ml per day.
• One can increase the amount of ACV as his/her body gets used to it.

Side effects of ACV

• ACV seems to be safe. There are no side effects noted with normal consumption.
• However, some research shows that prolonged use of cider vinegar may deplete iodine from our body. So, taking a break from cider vinegar may also help our body recover.We can take a week or two off after every 3 to 4 months.
• Many doctors recommend that pregnant women not consume any unpasteurized foods so as to reduce the risk of ingesting any bacteria that could potentially harm their child. 
• Taking ACV in pills form can also address our concern about damaging our teeth. 
• It's not advised to drink ACV with milk, since the vinegar will cause the milk to curd.