Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is no kept secret, it’s health benefits have been known for centuries, yet so many of us are not informed of what they are. From helping your body stay disease free, to increasing your energy, to maintaining a healthy G.I. tract, as well as achieving great looking skin. In this article we’ll go over these health benefits and how you can supplement with it.
Apple cider vinegar is a completely natural substance, made from organically grown apples. Be sure to only buy ORGANIC Apple Cider Vinegar. A highly recommend brand is BRAGG Apple Cider Vinegar. In doing so, you’ll ensure that the ACV is not pasteurized, which would kill off the living nutrients and bacteria that are so beneficial to us. You can supplement with ACV orally or topically. First let’s discuss taking it oral…
ACV has an ingredient in it called Ash; this is what gives it an alkaline state. Maintaining your body’s pH in an alkaline state can help you stay healthy! When disease strikes it’s due to a high acidity in your systems. ACV helps balance this. Your immunity will improve, allergies lessen, aches and pains ease... supplement with ACV and you'll reap the results.
It’s a great aid for your Digestive System:
- Aids in the breaking down of fat, so your body can use the fat instead of storing it… that can equal weight loss!
- Slows the digestion of starches, which will decrease the rise in glucose commonly found after meals. (Great for Diabetics to use)
- By removing toxins from the body it can help regulate your bowels
Topically used it can benefit a few things…
- Your skin~ It’s amazing for your face. You will find it clears up blemishes and pimples. Simply apply to a clean face all over with a cotton ball, and then splash rinse with cool water. Your pores will look great, your skin will feel refreshed, toned, and have a brighter appearance.
- It’s a great Antifungal Treatment ~ If you have nail fungus, apply ACV to a cotton ball, moisten the nail, and let dry. Continue to apply daily, and soon your nail fungus will disappear.
- Removing Warts ~ Once a day soak a cotton ball with ACV and apply to the wart. Cover with a band aid. Change it daily. At first it may feel sore, become red, but then the wart will blacken and come off with days.
- Also don’t forget your Pets... it's great for them too!
When taking orally it can be harsh, try mixing a tablespoon or so in 4-8ounces of water.
You can also incorporate it in cooking, or use as a salad dressing...
Here are some great links for more information on the health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar:
http://www.bragg.com/healthinfo/organiccheerleader.html
http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html
http://www.homeremediesweb.com/apple_cider_vinegar_health_benefits.php
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