APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

[YEA]  02/02/2009: Harry and Betty from Fullerton, California writes: "Just experienced the grand daddy of all sore throats and decided to try the ACV/Honey recommendation and you've made a believer out of me. I blended 3 tablespoons of ACV with 3 tablespoons of honey to which I added 8 ounces of warm water. I started by gargling the entire glass and in approx. 2 hours started to feel minor improvement so repeated the process and sipped very small quantities the second time around. Again, in a couple of hours I experiened futher relief. I repeated the process a third time and experienced definite relief from what was agonizing pain. I continued the treatment for a total of five times and after 36 hours am completely pain free. This is a minor miracle when you consider I started with my ears on fire and barely able to swallow and only then with a lot of discomfort. Thanks much to all who shared their experiece with this treatment it was very beneficial. Harry S."

[YEA]  01/31/2009: DeskExplorer from Bristol, CT writes: "I had a sore throat for about two days and it was very painful to swallow or talk. I decided to "google" for some home remedies for sore throat, before making an appointment to visit my doctor for antibiotics. I came to this site and decided to try the Apple Cider Vinegar with honey suggestion. I checked my cupboard and all I had was Apple Cider Vinegar and spring water in the fridge. I gargle with two capfull of apple cider vinegar mixed w/ warm water in a tea cup. I use half to gargle and the other half I sipped on until finished. My throat was still very sore, but I didn't expect immediate results. Nonetheless, about an hour before going to bed I decided to gargle with two capful of straight apple cider vinegar w/ no water. WHOA! THAT WAS INTENSE!! There was no burning or anything, but the vinegar was very STRONG! I awoke the next morning (6 hours later) and I could tell an immediate reduction in pain. Realising this I gargle two more capful of apple cider vinegar straight hoping that this would ease the pain even more. About 7-8 hours later the pain was completely gone. AMAZING!! This stuff really works!! Try it!"

[YEA]  01/30/2009: Jennifer from Long Beach, CA writes: "I gargled with about 1/4 cup pure apple cider vinegar and it immediately gave me relief from my sore throat. I swallowed a small amount right after and the sore throat was literally numbed. I love the taste of vinegar and am known to douse food with vinegar, and swallowing that last bit was even tough. I think it's best if you can tolerate the vinegar without diluting it."

[YEA]  01/28/2009: Kay from Angus, Ontario, Canada writes: "REGARDING SORE THROATS. LAST WINTER WHILE IN FLORIDA I OBTAINED A VERY BAD SORE THROAT AND FOUND THAT IF I MIXED 2 TLBS OF HONEY WITH 2 TLBS OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND TOOK A SPOONFUL OF THIS ABOUT EVERY HOUR IT CURED MY SORE THROAT AND SINCE I SING IN A BAND I COULD CONTINUE TO SING THAT EVENING. THIS ACV KILLS OFF THE BACTERIA AND THE HONEY IS A NATURAL CURE AS WELL."

[YEA]  01/23/2009: plrsingp from Charlotte, North Carolina writes: "I have also had luck with using ACV as a remedy. But instead I used it to cure a sore throat. I had once read that using apple cider vinegar can kill bacteria that cause sore throats almost instantly. So what you do is gargle with 2 teaspoons of ACV and as little water as you can stand. Gargle for 30 seconds and then swallow... (the ACV contains potassium which is also good). Do it once every hour for a whole day and soon you will start to feel much better."

[YEA]  01/17/2009: Sarah from Mebane, North Carolina writes: "acv worked well for me. i gargled with a 2-1 ratio of acv and water. gargled once every hour. decreased the water as tolerated. worked very well. sore throat was gone within 3 days."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  01/14/2009: Jane from Leeds, UK writes: "I could not sleep my throat was so sore it was really uncomfortable so I googled and found this site. I took 3 tblsp of ACV and 1 tblsp of Manuka Honey and it did help sooth it and I was able to get a few more hours sleep, I might do it again now as it's still sore. It was a bit horrible to take but the benefits were worth it."

[YEA]  12/30/2008: Joan from Honolulu, Hawaii writes: "i tried the mixture of 3 tablespoons honey and 3 tablespoons of acv in 8 oz. of hot water, and have to say it really made a difference. my throat felt significantly better. in the past, gargling with acv has also helped me out. i plan to follow-up with gargling the acv. you have to gargle a LOT of it for as long as you can in order to fight off the sore throat. Thanks for the tip on the honey/acv mixture since it was easier for me to handle than the gargling."

[NAY]  12/23/2008: Marianne from Portage, Indiana USA writes: "I took 2 tbs acv, 2tbs honey and 8 ounces of water to help relieve cold symptoms and a sore throat. My throat is burning more than ever, is there something else that I can do to alleviate this problem."

12/20/2008: Fillip from OH writes: "I used the acv (3table spoons acv and 3table spoons honey (all natural)) the other day my bro used it to make baking soda bombs in 2 liter coke bottles so it can be used for a lot of stuff but nvm that. Seriously make SURE its not too hot i bruned my tongue on it but other than that it was amazing the first sip helped! and with the ingredeints above it tastes like warm apple cider i thnk everyone who posted their comments. just keep drinking this with proper nutirients and mine was gone in a day."

Jennifer"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  12/16/2008: Ernestine from Millington, USA writes: "ACV (3 tablespoons) and honey (3 tablespoons) with warm water for sore throat. I just tried it as a gargle, as I have way too much acid reflux to swallow vinegar and diabetes so I can't swallow the honey. It burned my throat so that tells me it was killing germs. I am hoping for good result. My honey is natural and raw and I would expect that to work better than processed honey due to the fact that the processed honey hasn't got much of anything but sweetness in it. I did get a good laugh at the expense of the lady who vomited the mixture and said very emphatically: "DO NOT DO", poor thing. Maybe if she could tolerate garging with it, it would help."

[YEA]  12/07/2008: Shelly from Santa Barbara, Ca, USA writes: "As a singer, my mentor told me that ACV would cure a sore throat, and he was right. Take 2 tablespoons straight from the bottle. I did that for the first time this morning, and I have to warn you that you need a good chaser otherwise you WILL throw up on the spot. The first tablespoon I chased with water, but for the second one (taken moments after the first)water was not strong enough. Orange juice worked well for me. On the bright side, it's only been half an hour and I can talk normally and my throat hurts no more. If you can stomach this it is the most immediate remedy I've found."

[YEA]  12/06/2008: Thomas from Milford, PA writes: "cayenne for sore throats: be careful with the cayane pepper, it makes my hemroids bleed very bad. acv and honey works well for me. I use 1 tbl spoon each in hot water, but you can use more considering how bad a sore throat you have."

[YEA]  11/26/2008: Thomas from Miami, Florida writes: "It really works for me. I use a strong dose whenever possible. At the first signs of a strep throat or a sore throat, I make a roughly-1:1 solution of just ACV and tap water. Gargle it and sip it every hour that I'm near it. If it gets worse after a day, I change to a less-pungent mixture of 1:2 ACV and tap water. Again, gargle it and sip it each hour. It helps kill off bacteria and, for me, had pointed out where the bacteria infected. If you are well-hydrated, almost any antibacterial will work. On the final days of my sore strep throat, I had a shot of 40% ABV vodka. So long as you target the infection and stay away from other medicines (I was off Ibuprofen for several hours), you will be able to kill bacteria and relax a bit. My biggest suggestions, in addition to using apple cider vinegar, is to keep drinking. I found that peppermint gum helped relieve stuffiness, and ignoring your lack of appetite is for the best."

[YEA]  11/24/2008: Jim from Floyd, VA writes: "Got a sore throat Sat. morning that I attributed to hauling firewood for a couple of hours in the 20 degree temperatures. Still Sore Sunday morning with additional cold symptons so I went to the internet and found this site. Tried 3 tablespoons of Honey with 3 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinager in a cup of hot water. Wow!! Pain gone before I finished the cup and a day later it has not returned. Still had cold symptons so drank the "tea" twice more and again this am. No side effects and cold symptons are minimal. One tip, hold your breath before you stick your nose of the mug, that stuff stinks."

[YEA]  11/20/2008: Mark from Kingston, NY writes: "Ive had this sore throat for the past few days, got really bad today. Found this side, and tried the ACV with 3 tablespoons of ACV and honey and a cup of water. I had just made tea so the water was real hot. It seams to be working very well. Hopefully will go back to work tomorrow. Thanks for the idea."

[YEA]  11/16/2008: Robbin from Chesapeake, Va writes: "WOW This really does work. I have been sick for a week and my throat felt like there were rocks in there every time I swallowed. I tried honey and tea, Sore throat spray and cough drops, but after the first 3 sips of the ACV in warm water with honey It felt better. I'm a believer. Thanks for this valuable info."

my 3 year old (who has a cold) woke up in the middle of the night complaining of a sore throat, i immediately gave her apple cider vinegar w/ a little bit of raw honey and a couple pinches of turmeric. i gave her 3-4 teaspoons of this concoction and she said it went away and went back to sleep. when she woke this morning she said her sore throat was still gone!"

[YEA]  10/18/2008: Elizabeth from MEMPHIS, TN writes: "WOW! Didnt believe that ACV thing would work! Nothing personal...I'm just a cynic by experience but honestly must say that I have just finished my first round of "sipping" and the ACV and H20 for acute sore throat has already greatly relieved the pain, unclogged my ears, and I can actually feel my nasal passage opening! I've tried at least 5 different OTC products and all I felt was dehydrated and light-headed. My throat hurt so bad that everytime I coughed a it felt like a tree the size of my fist was trying to emerge from my stomach! AND NOW...100 percent improvement from even an hour ago!

I am super grateful! I may even try to eat something later!"

[YEA]  10/15/2008: Andrew from Mesquite, NV writes: "I had Sore throat, congestion in my nose and cough. I use to gargle with salt water for my sore throat and didn't work as well as. The last time I had sore throat, I tried HALLS cough drops and that worked really well. Now, they don't work on me anyone. I don't know why. So I tried the APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, it worked well on my sore throat and did clear my nose, but its not working on my cough as well. I hate the taste. I'm happy with the result."

[YEA]  10/09/2008: Parminder Singh from Brampton, Ontario, Canada writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey in water cured my sore throat instantly! I'm surprised how well it worked. I can breathe again. Thanks bunches, dudes!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  10/07/2008: Leslie from Jamestown, NC, USA writes: "I tried the 3 T ACV, 3 T Honey, and 8 oz warm water to cure my sore throat. This was a bad idea for me. I am pregnant, so my gag reflux is ultra sensitive. I tried drinking it first, but it really started to nauseate me, so I decided to gargle. As soon as it hit the back of my throat, I threw up."

[YEA]  10/04/2008: Jen from Vancouver, Wa writes: "I mixed 3 Tblspns of ACV and 3 Tblspns of Honey with 1 cup of warm water. After just few sips, I could feel the difference in my sore throat. It was completely gone by the time I had finished the entire glass."