APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GOOD FOR WHAT AILS YOU 1. Experience better digestion Low stomach acid can cause heartburn and acid reflux. This has become a problem for many people. By increasing the acidity in the stomach, ACV helps dissolve food and relieve these painful conditions. Apple cider vinegar also helps release food nutrients for absorption by the intestine. That can be a real win-win situation. 2. Enhance your mood Taken before meals, ACV helps break down proteins into amino acids, one of which is tryptophan. This essential amino acid helps to release serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes us feel happy and relaxed. Continuing the positive domino effect, serotonin can be converted to melatonin, a neurohormone that helps us sleep. You will feel good and the people around you will enjoy the benefits as well. 3. Strengthen your immunity The standard American diet (SAD) is high in sugar, which results in a flourishing of candida fungus and bad bacteria in the intestines. Apple Cider Vinegar is rich in acetic and malic acid, which have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Balancing intestinal flora is the precursor to a strong immune system. Including ACV in your diet is a great way to help your body. 4. Have fewer colds and flus Apple Cider Vinegar helps cleanse lymph nodes, and its high potassium content breaks up mucus in the body. Relieving sinus congestion is a first step toward reducing susceptibility to colds and to alleviating allergies. Malic acid has anti-viral properties, which helps defend against the flu virus. (This simple remedy is great news all year round and particularly during the flu season.) 5. Regulate your blood sugar A study conducted in Japan showed that vinegar inhibits carbohydrate-digesting enzymes. When some sugars and starches pass through your system without being digested, it prevents the spike in blood sugar levels. This anti-glycemic effect of vinegar is great news for diabetics. And since there are fewer calories entering your digestive system, that also translates into weight loss. This can help people feel better and look better. 6. No more bad breath Bad breath is something that everyone has dealt with at one point or another. There are many ways to remedy the situation. Here’s an easy remedy that you might want to try. Gargling with equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water will help destroy the germs that cause bad breath. It will also alleviate the pain of a sore throat. Give ACV a try (particularly after eating your favorite Italian food which includes garlic!). 7. Relief from itchy skin Allopathic medicine treats eczema and psoriasis with steroid creams that only provide temporary relief and may cause long-term damage. Reducing your body’s toxic overload will cure skin conditions once and for all. While you’re waiting for an improved diet to work its magic, apple cider vinegar is an effective and safe topical treatment. Here’s a simple approach: • 1/4 cup ACV • 1 cup water • Apply with a cotton ball 8. Destroy dandruff Dandruff can be annoying and embarrassing. Many of us have had to deal with this condition at one point or another. However, not many people realize that spritzing your scalp with equal parts apple cider vinegar and water alters the ph of the scalp and inhibits the yeast that causes dandruff. Give this simple treatment a try to stop the itching and flaking associated with dandruff. 9. Say goodbye to acne Your skin came equipped with a protective acid mantle, which can be maintained by using a pH-balancing toner after washing your face. Apple cider vinegar has anti-bacterial properties, which keeps acne in check. The malic and lactic acids in ACV also act to exfoliate and soften skin and reduce the red spots known as rosacea. Before you spend money on the treatments you see on TV or in the magazines, try the following: • Mix 1 tsp. vinegar to a half-cup of water • Store at room temperature in a decorative bottle • Apply to skin with a cotton ball 10. Boost your energy We all suffer from fatigue from time to time in our lives. We know that stress can take its toll but exercise can also wear us down. Exercise and stress can both cause a build-up of lactic acid, which in turn causes fatigue. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps to counter the condition with amino acids. ACV also boosts energy levels with a hefty dose of potassium and enzymes. As a result, ACV should make you feel better and you should feel the “pep in your step” in short order. Then you can start to achieve the optimal benefits of exercise which will serve to reduce your stress level.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 07:45:18 +0000