APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

[NAY]  01/31/2007: Rubina from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK writes: "ACV for weight loss: I have been drinking apple cider vinegar (1/2 cup in quart water and honey) for a fortnight now. I am 47 and would like to shift 3 or 4 pounds. Nothing has happened, not an ounce of difference. I am watching what I eat, have cut out carbonated drinks and am exercising (zen chi machine). Sorry folks, not a success story but I have acquired a taste for ACV and honey."

[YEA]  01/28/2007: Tim from Dacula, GA writes: "I tried ACV for the first time early last year; lost 45 pounds in about 3 months...Lowered the dosage when I reached my goal....Now whenever I gain a few pounds again I increase the dosage and quickly lose the weight...Is also great to knock out a sore throat, congestion, or colds...If I feel a sore throat or cold coming on at night I gargle the ACV twice (and swallow)...Nine times out of ten it is gone the next morning. Just be sure to swish out your mouth with water, it is acidic and will eat away at the enamel on your teeth.....So many people look for the "silver bullet" regarding weight loss; for most (not all) this is it...This has been around for years, but for whatever reason it is too simple for most folks to even consider..."

[YEA]  01/24/2007: Robin from Minneapolis, MN writes: "After reading the many posts about ACV and weight loss I noticed that many who had lost weight also changed diet and added exercise to the mix. In my mind, those are the elements that induced weight loss, not ACV. However, I am a believer in natural health care, so I tried the ACV without changing a thing about my lifestyle-- no change in diet, no added exercise. My normal eating habits are better than the average American, but I do eat a lot of home-baked goods because I live with a fabulous baker. I do light exercise for an hour 2-3 times per week teaching a self-defense class, but it is not a workout! Once or twice a month, I manage to fit in a real workout. Otherwise, I sit at a desk all day and teach a couple of nights. I take 2 tablespoons ACV with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 8 ounces of water once per day. Time of day varies for me as I am not a routine-oriented person. I drink it straight up (the flavor doesn't bother me) and in two weeks I have lost 3 pounds. Interestingly, this has motivated me to recommit to my own workouts more often. I sense the ACV is helping me to clear and cleanse and balance, which generally keeps me healthier and curbs cravings. It's cheap too!"

[NAY]  01/11/2007: Lorelei from Utah writes: "I tried ACV, 2 Tbl in juice, plus 1 Tbl honey. I did this 3X a day. I did it for a whole month. It didn't help allergies, overall energy or weight loss. It also did nothing for my kids' health. It may have improved my complexion. I do use it externally on my face as well, and that does seem to help some. It may help keep me somewhat healthier as far as communicable diseases go. I haven't caught the kids' myriad colds, flu, etc. But that may be due to echinacea, oil pulling, cold showers, or healthier eating!"

[YEA]  01/11/2007: Debra from Blackfoot, ID writes: "Many years ago there was a diet group called the Diet Center. My mother was on their diet and lost several pounds. The main part of the program was to drink 1Tbl acv with a glass of water each day. I cant remember if it was more then once a day but it worked well. Just a side note. A few years later, I got married and found out that my husband's uncle had written the diet program for the Diet Center. He was a prominent doctor in the community. So there are doctors that know about apple cider vinegar and its benefits."

[YEA]  01/08/2007: Jack from Toledo, OH writes: "I DID THE THE VINIGAR AND JUICE WITH CAYENNE RED PEPPER AND HONEY. I HAD GAINED WEIGHT AND IT WORRIED ME SO I STARTED DRINKING A 8OZ GLASS OF THIS EACH DAY. THE EXCESS WEIGHT I GAINED OVER THE HOLIDAYS HAS RECEDED ABOUT 10 LBS AS OF THIS DATE."

[YEA]  01/08/2007: Rajhon from Boerne, TX writes: "fatigue--I struggle daily with lupus and fibromyalgia. Both these things come with a host of problems--IBS, migraines, fatigue, UTI, blah, blah, blah. One of my biggest problems is weight gain (every time I'm on antibiotics I gain and losing it is like climbing Everest). I can take no pain medications because of allergies and nothing for lupus because my liver is not healthy (though I'm not a drinker). I also stay sick to my stomach. Wake up sick every day. Just before Thanksgiving, I started drinking vinegar at night before bed (I've tried all kinds of diets and supplements but thought something had to work). I was only having one dose (tastes good to me), lost five pounds, felt like a real person. and wasn't sick. I got a UTI but the pain was minimal (the dr. said the acid was helping to kill the bacteria). I gained no weight taking the meds or over Christmas. Forgot to buy more and after three days feel absolutely awful. Now I know to increase my intake and I have hope. Thank you."

[YEA]  01/02/2007: Bill from Dayton, OH writes: "I'm one of those people who believe that drug companies are not out to cure diseases but to come up with drugs to ONLY control them so we're stuck buying them for a lifetime. After my doctor had me wear a blood pressure device for 24 hours I was told my blood pressure was high and he put me on (Micardis?). 2 months later on Superbowl Sunday, Feb. 5-06 I had a stroke. I wish I could give you numbers and readings but I don't have them. 14 years ago I was told I was a diabetic and needed to control it with diet which I never really did. Anyway after the stroke my doctor had me go get my blood tested for almost everything sugarwise. He told me of bad numbers on most everything. Then a friend told me about Apple Cider Vinegar and although it's not the tastiest thing I started taking a drink of Heinz ACV every morning. That started about 6 months ago. On my last Dr. appointment going over another blood sugar test he wanted to know how much I was exercising because my blood pressure was good and so were all my sugar numbers plus I'm almost under 200 pounds for the first time in ??? I'm at 203 with a high of 232 and haven't changed a thing in my lifestyle. I haven't exercised on a regular basis since giving up softball at the age of 46 four years ago. ACV has made a believer of me. Now if I could just pour it on my head and regrow my hair."

[YEA]  12/27/2006: Herda from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia writes: "I take one tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar mix with a glass of lukewarm water to be taken before or after a meal twice or once daily preferably after lunch and dinner. I used to have a gastric problem but believe me after i started taking the ACV my gastric just disappeared. My body feel lighter. I also loose my weight. I tried to convince my family member with the same problem but the word vinegar seems to scare them. Until one day my mother tried my ACV recipe and she was amazed! Her gastric which she was having for almost half of her age (she is 52) is no longer there. For all readers of this column who wants to lose weight please try my recipe plus a minimum of 3 times a week of exercise will see an amazing result within 3-4 weeks."

[YEA]  12/16/2006: Juanita from Baskin Ridge, NJ writes: "I just want to say to those people, that are not losing the weight from the avc, maybe your not using the right brand, if its the ones you buy from the supermarket its not going to work. it has to be the raw unfiltered. the health food store is the best place to find it. it the only place that i know of."

[YEA]  12/14/2006: Sarah from Ann Arbor writes: "I did "the cleanse" lemonade: ACV, lemons, maple syrup, Cayenne Pepper. I did lose weight, about 5-7 lbs. I believe it was a combination of not eating and the ACV lemonade. I am really watching what I eat and have started to exercise to maintain the weight loss. Although it was "very" difficult the first three days, it was a good jump start before the holidays. I would not advise this for anyone with a health problem unless you are use to fasting."

[YEA]  12/14/2006: Lashay from Houston, TX writes: "I have only been using it for about months and it has helped lose four pounds. Just by using one tablespoon before each meal. Thanks for letting me know about it."

I like to get unpleasant stuff over and done with and this cure is made to do just that. It has the same weight loss benefits as the classic 1/2 cup acv, 1l water and 2tbsp honey only you take it in one shot and you don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day. I use a straw; it makes it easier to gulp down and seems to be slightly less harmful for my teeth. I then slowly eat a couple of cubes of cream cheese (to neutralize the remaining acid in my mouth) and brush my teeth. The results? I have lost 4lbs in 4 days and 4 cms off my waist. I am not a heavy person, so this just shows that even people who want to lose a little weight just before swimsuit season can quickly (and relatively safely) do so. There is one con to it: after you drink it you feel a little queasy for about 15 minutes and I personally can't bring myself to eat breakfast for half an hour afterwards. As a side note: to give a better idea of the other things that contribute to my weight gain/loss, here is what I do every day: I speedwalk/ jog for at least one hour almost every day (minimum 6 days a week) but on the other hand I also LOVE pasta and milk products and haven't yet started moderating my caloric intake. I hope this helps; I just wanted to contribute seeing as I'm eternally grateful to those who have posted their recipes because I have never been able to lose weight this fast and still eat the stuff I love in the quantities I want. Good luck to everyone!"

Just try it. Even if u don't see results initially it will show some benefits, later. I am hooked for life and i am giving it to my teenager son and daughter."

[YEA]  12/03/2006: Ryan from Ottawa, Ontario writes: "I have been experiencing recurrent chest pain for almost the last year, all tests (ECG's, Halter Monitor and lots of blood work) indicated that there was nothing wrong with my heart so the doctors put me on one of those fancy (and expensive) proton pump inhibitors as they assumed everything was related to GERD (acid reflux). I am not sure if it was GERD that I had but the chest pain has gone away. As a bonus I have been shedding pounds like never before. However I do think that the weight loss is mostly water due to the fact that ACV acts as a mild diuretic. Interestingly enough unlike other natural diuretics ACV doesn't affect your salts/electrolytes because it contains potassium. Really happy to have found this website!"

[YEA]  11/22/2006: Carla from Hamilton, Ontario writes: "Since turning 41 four years ago I've had a lot of trouble losing the 15 pounds that I put on quickly when I entered my forties. Nothing has worked. I've tried many "diet" pills and a low carb diet, spending a lot of money on the pills, but nothing worked over a long period of time. Even power walking, which I used to swear by, hasn't been working. My husband's cousin tried the Isagenix diet with great success, but I didn't want to invest hundreds of dollars and have it fail, too. So I got on the internet one day and started to think about what natural solution I could find. I tried the "lemon/maple syrup/cayenne pepper diet/cleanse before, but it is difficult to stick with. Then I thought about Apple Cider Vinegar and began to read about it. I started taking _______'s natural ACV a few weeks ago, mixed with water and cayenne pepper, and I can really see the results as far as weight loss/water retention loss goes. And I haven't even started to watch what I eat or exercise yet. I can see the pounds dropping off and my clothes are looser. It's a simple, healthy, remedy that has other health benefits (vitamins, minerals, reduces stomach problems) and doesn't cost a lot! I feel like I've finally found that certain something that has brought my metabolism back to where it should be."

[YEA]  11/19/2006: Suzi from Dayton, Ohio writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar cured my sore throat, sinus infection, loose stools, gas, lack of energy, depression, decreased my appetite, cleared up a dermatologic problem. My sister got me started taking _______'s organic ACV 1 tsp in 8 oz spring water 3 times a day. At first I tried it because I had a sore throat that was immediately gone, my sinus infection went away within 24 hours or so. I have IBS and have been battling foul-smelling loose stools for years. Within a couple of days my stools were formed with almost no odor. I feel 100% better. My appetite just dropped and I'm not getting fatty food cravings like I used to and I've lost 22 pounds so far. Also, I have had big painful butt boils off and on for years and my hindquarters cleared up within a couple of days."

[YEA]  11/16/2006: Charity from Versailles, Indiana writes: "I have been taking ACV for about 3 weeks now and can really tell a difference.I take 1 tsp with a full glass of water 3 times a day. It has given me alot more energy, and my pants are getting lose on me. The taste is horrible BUT the results are awesome,and you get used to it fast at least i did!! I really recommend trying it what do you have to lose?? God Bless you on your journey!!!"

Sip this concoction throughout the day and you're definitely going to notice the difference. I certainly have!!! I've told my parents about it and my mother has lost 4llbs, my dad 10lbs!!! I am so happy. Wish me luck in losing the 30lbs that i want to!"

[YEA]  11/06/2006: James from Pemberton, New Jersey writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar has cured: varicose veins, weight lose, tendinitis, wrinkles. In April of 2005, I came across a booklet for ACV, at the time I was 50 years old I played sports in high school, a construction worker for 20 years and a mover for the last 15, so I have done a number on my body over the years. My daughter convinced me to start taking ACV... I have taken it everyday since! The health benefits have been many. The first thing I noticed was my hair and nail growth, doesn't seem like much but my hair was white and had no color, but was growing back in blonde! I thought that was amazing! Over all the years of abuse on my feet and ankles I had purple feet from the varicose veins, it really was a severe case, after two months of use my feet started to look clearer to me, but I wasn't sure so I started taking pictures....I now have NO varicose veins on my feet, legs or anything. In April of 2005 I was a size 38 pants, today I am a 32 pants. I have not done any extra exercise to achieve this, It simply melted the pounds away (I also have a six pack again). The ACV has given me a facelift, I do NOT look like I am 51! My wrinkles around my eyes have literally disappeared. My skin is tighter, firmer every where. I feel like a new man. Over the years while abusing my body in my everyday life (working) I developed new and painful body movements, aches where I never had before and eventually the Doc diagnosed me with tendinitis (really painful) in both of my shoulders, being a mover this isn't good for business, it really started hurting my paycheck (then I started the ACV). I really had not realized I stopped taking the naproxen the Dr. had prescribed until I went to see him for my physical. He asked me if I needed a new script, that's when I realized I used to live on those pills everyday and hadn't needed them once since I started taking the ACV, so I told the Dr. about the ACV he was awed, seeing the results for himself he decided to start taking it, in fact my Barber, Boss, Coworkers, Kids, Brothers and sister all now take it with health benefits of there own. I tell you I LOVE ACV it has changed my life and made me a new healthier man. I actually believe I have a long healthy life ahead. The recipe I use everyday is: 2 tablespoons of ACV and 1 Tablespoon of honey. Add water to taste. I do this two times a day, everyday. Good luck to all in your journey to a healthier you!"

[YEA]  10/14/2006: Sharicka from Jax, FL writes: "I have been on the ACV diet and lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks. I went from 256 to 244. I will be continuing this diet and spreading the news. I do 2 tlbs in 8 oz of apple juice or orange juice followed by a full cup of water before or right after a meal. If you really cut back the first week, the second week you won't even want the things you did before. Don't get me wrong, it still takes me a while to drink it because of the smell but it has done a great job for me and my co-worker. It really works!!"

[YEA]  09/13/2006: Sandra from Summerville, GA writes: "acv 2tbs 8oz of water three times a day -- lost 4 lbs, got more energy. i love acv"

[NAY]  08/28/2006: Farzan from Hopkins, MN writes: "I started taking Apple cider vinegar after seeing all the wonderful feedback on your site.But it didn't work for me. Instead of losing the few unwanted pounds, I think I have gained 5 lbs over the past few days despite having more of fruits and vegetables. I have been taking 2 tsps of it 3 times everyday an hour before food. But I have not experienced any of the benefits listed. Maybe its not for .me. Good luck to all the others out there."

[YEA]  08/06/2006: Becky from Wichita, Kansas writes: "I have never had a weight problem, before after retiring from my job at the age of 46, and being a house wife, I've gained about 50lbs. I have tried everything to lose the weight, walking, joining health clubs, low carbs diets, grapefruit diets, you name it i've tried. Then one day my sister told me about the Hollywood diet which I was suppose to lose up to 10 lbs in 48 hrs. Well I did try it and lost about 3 lbs in 48hrs. Well that wasn't good enough for me since the product was a little expensive way out of my budget to continue to buy it.. Then I just got a thought of what was in the Hollywood diet the main ingredients was vinegar and fruit juices. So I thought it must be the vinegar that causes you to lose the weight and decided to look of vinegar and came up on your website. To make a long story short I tried one the reader recipes for ACV diet and how amazing it was. I have been on the ACV diet and have lost 10lbs in one week. Thanks to you for sharing your website with me and thanks to the readers for putting their experiences with ACV on here for us to read. Keep up the good work! God Bless You!"