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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Antoinette (North Carolina) on 01/18/2016
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This is my 1st time using apple cider vinegar during the cold and flu season. I started with Mucinex and I felt like I would cough up a lung and it was so painful. So I researched natural remedies and I'm so happy I did. Apple cider vinegar has been wonderful in breaking up the mucous. In about 24 hours, I'm almost back to normal! My new cold remedy!!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Singingsamba (New York City, New York, Usa) on 02/12/2013
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ACV curing cold: I am a singer and came down with a swift, debilitating case of laryngitis. I had been reading EC's postings because of another issue and was reminded of the benefits of ACV. After going to the ENT and obtaining a prescription of antibiotics, I thought I would first try ACV to help cure this thing before taking yet another round of antibiotics. ACV is the ONLY THING that actually broke up the mucus in my throat, allowing me to breathe easier, speak and sleep more comfortably. I feel better after drinking it and am looking forward to the continued benefits of ACV. My singing voice will return soon, I am sure. I take 2 TBS/3 times a day in about 8 ounces of cold water. I use a straw to protect my teeth. The taste doesn't bother me but you can add 1 teaspoon of raw honey and squeeze some lemon in there if you prefer. Thank you EC and to everyone who has shared their experience!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Marcy (WV, US) on 03/21/2015
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I stumbled on this site and saw the ACV cure for colds. I started with a cold - sneezing, runny nose, head ache on Thursday morning. My daughter and I had been talking about ACV the other day because I drink it occasionally, and she doesn't. Today is Saturday and I put 2 TBLS in a glass of water with a touch of stevia.
I am feeling so much better, I can breath. No sneezing, no dripping nose!! I hope it will be totally gone tomorrow!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jdemmy (Kansas City, Missouri) on 01/23/2018
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Have used apple cider vinegar many times for various issues like colds, sore throats, congestion, etc. Sometimes the problem is gone within a couple hours, sometimes it takes up to a day with several doses. But it always works! As far as dose: usually 1-2 Tbsps ACV, 1 tsp honey added to a full cup hot water.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mrsg (Fl , Usa ) on 11/22/2013
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My daughter was suffering from a bad cold and losing her voice. I gave her two TBS of ACV in a glass of water. Within a few hours she said her nose was clearing up and was feeling less aches and pains associated with the cold. By next morning all symptoms were gone.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Helen (Memphis, Tn) on 10/04/2013
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Lots of allergy-related sinus congestion lately... But yesterday morning I woke up feeling like I was beginning to get a cold- I started sneezing, my nose was running, my throat and lungs felt scratchy and inflamed, and I started coughing. By the evening I knew I was doomed. Late last night I poured approx 2 tbsp ACV in a glass, added water, and chugged it. This morning, I did it again, then again at lunch, and again this evening.
I haven't sneezed at all today, no runny nose. I coughed only a couple of times this morning (over 12 hours ago).
Around noon I felt better, and now, 24hrs after the initial dosage, I feel significantly better. I still have sinus congestion; the feeling in my lungs is still (faintly) there. I'll continue with the ACV...Amazing!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Lisa (NPB, FL) on 10/08/2019
★★★★★
Excellent, I loved the apple cider vinegar tea. Thank you, throat feels better already.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ladyone191 (Stafford, Va) on 09/28/2011
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Thank you, my daughter came home from work not feeling well. Her nose was running, fever and all over ache feeling. She said it did not taste good but drank it anyway. Within half hour she felt a little better. Thank you again, I will put this in my little book.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jacksparrow (Aiken, Sc) on 08/31/2011
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Last year our family was given an apple cider vinegar recipe from an older couple to use for colds, sore throats and I'm now using it to help build my immune system. Fill a coffee cup with boiling water, add 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon of local honey and 1/4 tsp. of cinnamon to make a hot drink. It tastes a lot like hot apple cider. It really helps with colds and upper respiratory colds.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ellen (Ft. Stewart, Georgia) on 02/12/2009
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I normally take vitamin c,e,& cod liver oil. My immune system is pretty strong. Rarely get colds or flu, but for the last 3 days I've contacted a bad cold. Terribly congested, and nose running constantly, it's worse during the day than at night. Didn't want to take antibiotics so came to your site (love it) and read the remedies for colds. I already know some of the health effects of acv, but didn't know it helped with colds, I took 2tbl spoons in warm water /w honey. With in 30 minutes I was amazed, I was really congested and couldn't breath thru one nostril after I took it, my sinus cleared right up and my voice returned from that nasal sound to normal. I had taken a lot of OTC medicines and nothing worked, but acv is wonderful. I will be taking this regularly in the future. Thanks for posting the remedies Ellen
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jennifer (Rockford, Illinois) on 01/06/2008
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I am very predisposed to having cold, sinusitis, bronchitis, and up til now, I have taken probably 1/2 dozen different antibiotics, nasal and oral inhalers, and decongestants. Taking so much at once tended to make me feel worse, and the inhalers ultimately irritated my sinuses. I finally tried a couple different acv recipes to relieve my cough and sore throat. I have not taken one prescription since, and I'm having trouble less often. As soon as I feel a tickle in my throat, I reach straight for the acv. My preferred recipe is 3 parts acv, 3 parts lemon juice, and 2 parts honey with a shot or so of hot water to help dissolve the honey. I've read that organic would be better, but I've just used the standard grocery store stuff, and it's still been nothing short of miraculous. The taste is honestly not as bad as any cough syrup or decongestant I've ever taken, and it's easily twice as effective. The tickle in my chest that precedes a serious coughing fit is STOPPED ALTOGETHER before I even finish drinking this. I am still sort of stunned at how effective this is. Last night I didn't get a chance to mix up a little thermos to bring to work with me, and I regretted it this morning. The congestion in my chest had built up during the evening and overnight, and this morning the cough had settled in a bit. I've been taking a dose every couple of hours, or whenever that tickle comes back, and I've already gotten a lot of congestion out of my chest and sinuses, and my ears have cleared out and everything. This is the most phenomenal and fastest-working remedy I've ever used. I've been spreading the word to my friends and family since. I'll never take decongestants again! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Endi (Nashville, Tennessee) on 01/31/2014
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
Hi! I'm seeing a lot of people trying grocery grade processed ACV. I know some people feel the benefit of processed ACV short term, but it can have some icky side effects if it is not organic with the "mother". You will know it is organic unfiltered because it will be cloudy and not clear. It contains "probiotics" and this is what it is tolerated so well in the digestive tract. But the processed filtered ACV like Heinz makes can really have a negative impact on your stomach after a little while. Stick with a good quality unfiltered organic ACV and you will be fine!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Rob (Justice, IL) on 04/09/2006
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I had a severe chest cold, sore throat, and head cold all at once...i came accross this site and read about the remedy drink. i bought the ingredients on a wed. night, gargled with cayenne pepper and made the apple cider drink as per instructions. when i started i couldn't even take a deep breath without coughing, it is now friday morning and i feel great!!!! my chest is 95% clear and i am breathing fine!!!! i have been on probably 25-30 antibiotics in the last 5-7 yrs for sinus infections, ear infections, and viral infections... i cannot tell you how glad i am to have wandered upon this site!!! i am also referring this site to all of my family and friends... thanks.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Donald (Sydney, Australia) on 02/07/2006
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I am forever getting colds/sinus all year round, and each time they come around, I am usually out of action for a week. I told my chinese friend at work, who giggled, and said that he never gets a cold, or never gets sick for that matter, Anyhow, I asked him, does he take anything, which he informed me that for years he has been taking 1 teaspoon of double strength, unfiltered, ACD (with the mother), in a class of water, with a tea/s of Honey, and also a daily serving of spirulina, and this is why. I have been trying this for a few months now, and so far so good, no colds. It pays to listen to the wise chinese...
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Nita / Philippines (Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines) on 11/05/2012
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I have been drinking Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with honey for few months, and it works for my sore throat and cold that I had.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mila (Welland, Ontario) on 08/21/2012
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My husband is fighting his cold/flu already for 3 wks. He is now finishing his antibiotics, but he is still coughing and his voice is still not completely back, so he is thinking to start different antibiotics prescribed by his doctor. Sure enough, I am getting his cold myself. My nose was running a lot, I couldn't sleep and felt really sick. Because I am taking heart medication "Pradax", I couldn't take any Cold-FX, so I started with Echinacea, but without any improvement. Then I read on this site about ACV remedy for running nose. It is amazing! Within 15 min. my running nose stop. That was around noon time. The whole afternoon I was fine, but to make sure, I drank again 1/2 a cup of warm water with ACV and honey before I went to bed. I was able to sleep well, just in the morning the cough is starting to bother me. I am going to continue with ACV remedy and I want to try some remedy with red onion and honey for my cough.... I wish my husband would try it too.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Laura (Houston, Texas, Usa) on 12/17/2011
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I had a terrible cold all week. Last night I couldn't stop sneezing and was blowing my nose nonstop for hours, despite having taken cold medicine. I knew there was no way I'd be able to sleep, so in desperation I looked at the suggestions here on earth clinic. I mixed 2 T. ACV & 1 T. Organic, unprocessed honey in 10 oz of water and drank it all at once. Within 1 hr I felt like I could go to sleep. I slept all night & woke up this morning breathing through both sides of my nose! I'm still a little congested, but will keep up the ACV & honey & water till this thing is out of me. Thank you Earth Clinic!
