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Bursitis
Posted by Georgiana (USA)
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My father had just retired. A very active man all his life, he found himself suffering with bursitis in the shoulder joints. After taking honey and cider vinegar twice am and eve. for approx two weeks he felt relief and better mobility. After 30 days he could do windmills with both arms. He was so grateful. Thanks for the site, love the generosity and sharing. Georgiana
Gall Bladder Issues
Posted by Leona (San Antonio, Texas) on 06/18/2021
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Take 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice!
Digestion
Posted by Lani (Florida) on 12/27/2017
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Yes. I love it. I think sometimes my body craves it. It has helped my gout and digestive problems. I would give it 10 stars if possible.
Acid Reflux
Posted by Gary (Palm Desert, Ca) on 02/03/2012
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About 12 years ago, I read that taking a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) and a teaspoon of honey in an 8 oz glass of water twice a day would help lower cholesterol... I don't know if that helped... but what I do know is that my heartburn and what I later found out was called gerd disappeared.
I could be having a severe attack of heartburn and take a teaspoon ACV in a half glass of water and it will immediately disappear.
If I take a teapsoon in an 8 oz or even smaller glass once or twice a day, I almost never experience either heartburn or gerd. I've recommended this to several friends, it has worked for most of them!
Asthma
Posted by Hazel (Regina, Sk, Canada) on 11/19/2011
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A month ago, I had doubts about apple cider vinegar (ACV)... Many thanks to this site. I have not used my asthma maintenance med (Symbicort) for a month now.
Energy
Posted by Teigan (Sydney, Nsw) on 08/23/2011
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I'm so happy I found this site and read but this stuff - my energy and overall health have greatly improved since I started taking it. Advise anyone who is struggling to give it a try, its amazing!
Warts
Posted by Lolabell60 (Waretown, Nj/usa) on 06/28/2012
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I have had a wart on the tip of my finger for a few years now. I just left it alone. It wasn't that visible and it didn't bother me. However, I just got tired of looking at it and was starting to bother me lately. So, I remember ACV was mentioned here for warts; so I tried it. I took a small piece of cotton, just enough to cover the wart and soaked it the ACV and put a bandaid on it. Left it on all day/night. following morning, took it off and repeated the process. It's been 3 days, and the wart has shrunk in size by half. No pain, by the way either. I will keep doing this until it is gone. ACV is truly a wonder. I drink 8 oz of water with 1 or 2 TBS of ACV every day by the way. Also helps with itching or bug bites. Just dab straight ACV on the itch. Love this site by the way. Lifesaver at times. Good luck everyone.
Acid Reflux
Posted by Sophie (Ga) on 12/29/2016
Acid reflux is usually caused by a weak lower esophageal sphincter (LES), not by a lack of acid. It is a widespread myth on the internet that not enough stomach acid causes GERD. With GERD, the LES either doesn't close properly, or falls open, usually while lying down, which allows stomach acid to come up into your esophagus and throat. That's why GERD symptoms are so much more common at night when you're asleep or lying in bed. That is also why sleeping with the head of your bed raised or sleeping on a wedge pillow helps. It can also help to sleep on your left side because that position makes it anatomically harder for stomach acid to exit the stomach.
When the LES is open when it shouldn't be, it allows stomach acid to come up into your esophagus/throat. The acid can also get into your lungs and cause a lot of pain and damage. Treatment for GERD is focused on lowering the amount of acid, thereby making it less likely that stomach acid will reach your esophagus/throat. Another treatment is to lose weight because decreasing weight on your abdomen will decrease the amount of pressure on your LES. There is a surgery that can tighten the LES, but it is pretty extensive and therefore only used when GERD is very severe and all other remedies have been tried.
I just wanted to explain what is happening with GERD so that people will not be misinformed and think they need more stomach acid, or that adding acidity will help the problem because it won't. People with GERD have the same amount of stomach acid as people who don't.
Sinus Infections and Sinusitis
Posted by Geoff (Tarpon Springs, Florida) on 09/26/2010
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I read your Post About Sinus Attacks. Drank Apple Cider Vinegar And Water and Was Cleared up in a Few Hours. This was as Good as it Gets
ACV Chasers
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 04/22/2010
I believe that we often crave things that our body needs. When my oldest daughter was small she kept eating lemons, a while ago I was craving sourkrout the whole time, a friend of mine recently had a huge crave for avocados and avocado oil. We also keep away from stuff our body doesn't need or want and that is one of the reasons one should be careful when one finds a child should eat some food they really don't want to. I have no problem drinking diluted ACV at all but I wouldn't drink it undiluted because I am afraid it would damage my teeth. I always flush my teeth with water afterwards. If I were you I wouldn't drink too much, like anything too much of a good thing can be bad for you. With the sourkrout I know where to stop because I get diarrhea if I eat too much. Your body gives you a lot of signs.... Another thing which doesn't bother me is drinking diluted cayenne pepper, most people hate it. I suppose that we are all different........
Acid Reflux
Posted by Keith (Monroeville, Nj, Usa) on 03/17/2010
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HI...Im 54 yrs.and I've had heartburn since I was a child. It got worse the older I got. My Mom always cooked us a well balanced dinner. By the time I was in my late teens I had severe heartburn and always had antiacids in my pocket. Even kept baking soda in my lunch box.We couldnt afford going to doctors unless it was an emergency. I had insurance when the first brand of Acid Reflux meds came out in the mid 80's. I thought it was a Blessing. Soon I lost my insurance and could buy some over the counter brands. But it always seemed to come back twice as bad when I didnt take anything, and a pack of antiacids only lasted 2 days.
I tried 2 teaspoons of acv to 8oz of water 3-4 times a day. It burns going down. So I added 1/4 teaspoon to it. Its been about 2 weeks now. I havnt had to take any meds yet. I have more energy. My sinuses are getting better. But I still have a little heartburn. How can acv be a alkaliser if it says acidity right on the bottle.
Energy
Posted by Jann (Tulsa, Oklahoma) on 04/23/2009
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I PUT ACV IN MY TEA WITH STEVIA TO SWEETEN, APPROXIMATELY TWO TABLESPOONS OF ACV IN A 44 OZ GLASS, AND I FEEL SO ENERGIZED THAT I ALMOST GET ADDICTED, I HAVE TO MONITOR MYSELF OR I CAN DRINK 4 TO 6 OZ A DAY OF ACV, WHEN I JUST PUT THE ACV IN WATER I FEEL SO GOOD THAT I HAVE HAD PEOPLE ASK ME IF I AM DRINKING BURBON AND WATER ...I KNOW THIS MUST SOUND QUITE HUMOROUS, HOWEVER IT HAS HAD THE SAME EFFECT ON MY VERY HEALTHY 84 YEAR OLD MOTHER AND OTHERS THAT HAVE TRIED IT........CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS??? DOES ANYONE OUT THERE UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT????????? I AM AN USUALLY HEALTHY 54YO FEMALE
Libido
Posted by Michael (Clarksville, Indiana) on 09/03/2008
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I have started taking Apple Cider Vinegar two days ago...And I am having a side effect that no one else so far has reported. My sex drive has doubled. As well as my energy has went through the roof. No weight yet but have only been taking it for a couple of days...Will update later...
Cellulite
Posted by Page (Los Angeles, CA) on 05/31/2008
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In 1972 my father was in his late 40's. Being from Wisconsin his diet included quite a bit of fatty food. Most of his weight was in his belly. Not uncommon in Wisconsin. At that time, I don't know where he found it, but he came home one day and announced that he was going to cut out 25% of the fat in his diet and drink 8 oz of luke warm water every night with 1 Tbsp of Cider Vinegar and 1 Tbsp of Honey.
I was still very young, and had a problem with bed wetting. He gave me his mixture one night before bed and told me that I would never wet the bed again, I didn't.
I now suggest organic for both and Raw Honey.
In a matter of two months, all of his belly weight had disappeared.
To add to that what I have learned over the years...
I am not Jewish, but NOT mixing milk products with meat is also very helpful since it it easier to digest out food.
What Western medical doctors won't tell us also is that when we combine our protein and carbs they turn into fat in our bodies immediately. We do need carbs, but complex carbs rather than all of the processed white flour and white sugar. Processed food is poison more than anything. We really can't trust the FDA. They allow chemicals to be put in our food. I believe that so many health problems are caused by chemicals that our bodies just don't agree with. Western doctors will just keep treating the symptoms.
Try Oatmeal and sprouted grain breads and pastas, you'll be surprised at how quickly you get use to them.
Lean protein and vegetables together.
Don't get on the scale every day, you'll just frustrate yourselves.
When I got pregnant with my son I weighed 125 pounds. I ate like a foodball player during my pregnancy. I gained over 100 pounds! He was a big beautiful 10 lb baby, lol
After nursing for a year and continuing to eat well I lost it all.
Look at the size of your bone structure and don't pressure yourself. Not all of us are meant to be skinny, just healthy and in proportion. Consider your genetic background.
I believe that Cider Vinegar is an amazing remedy for just naturally cleansing out our bodies, not just breaking down fat. Bath in it too. Try a full cup in a bath and massage cellulite. You will need to increase your water intake. I weigh 140 pounds now and I drink almost a gallon of water a day.
I just started Oil Pulling for my overall health and dental since I don't have a fortune to spend on my teeth.
Bless all of you and your health. You can do it!
Menstruation
Posted by K.D. (Canada)
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I used to take honey @ ACV years ago but for whatever reason, quit doing so. People used to remark how clear and glowing my skin was. Anyway, in the meantime, my monthly period once short (2-3 days) became lengthier and more of a bother lasting seven days. How annoying. I just began taking the ACV & honey tonic again for only 3 weeks and glory be, my monthly shortened to 3 days again. Yippee!
EC: 3 Readers have found success. (Note: 1 strong dose works.)
Usda Breakdown of Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Susan (USA)
The below table is from the USDA's apple cider vinegar nutrient database. We typed in the words "Vinegar, cider" on the home page to get this chart.
Note: The USDA does not specify on the chart whether they tested a commercial, pasteurized brand (i.e., Heinz) or an organic brand (i.e., _____). We have the feeling they probably tested a commercial brand. An organic brand of apple cider vinegar may have slightly higher values.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/index.html
Vinegar, cider(1)
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 grams | Number of Data Points |
|---|
| Proximates |
| Water | g | 93.81 | 3 | 0.092 |
| Energy' (2) | kcal | 21 | 0 | |
| Energy | kj | 90 | 0 | |
| Protein | g | 0.00 | 3 | 0 |
| Total lipid (fat) | g | 0.00 | 3 | 0 |
| Ash | g | 0.17 | 3 | 0.003 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g | 0.93 | 0 | |
| Fiber, total dietary | g | 0.0 | 1 | |
| Sugars, total | g | 0.40 | 0 | |
| Sucrose | g | 0.00 | 1 | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | g | 0.10 | 1 | |
| Fructose | g | 0.30 | 1 | |
| Lactose | g | 0.00 | 1 | |
| Maltose | g | 0.00 | 1 | |
| Galactose | g | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Minerals |
| Calcium, Ca | mg | 7 | 4 | 0.108 |
| Iron, Fe | mg | 0.20 | 4 | 0.003 |
| Magnesium, Mg | mg | 5 | 3 | 0.485 |
| Phosphorus, P | mg | 8 | 3 | 0.244 |
| Potassium, K | mg | 73 | 4 | 5.617 |
| Sodium, Na | mg | 5 | 4 | 0.855 |
| Zinc, Zn | mg | 0.04 | 3 | 0.005 |
| Copper, Cu | mg | 0.008 | 3 | 0 |
| Manganese, Mn | mg | 0.249 | 3 | 0.057 |
| Selenium, Se | mcg | 0.1 | 0 | |
| Vitamins |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | mg | 0.0 | 1 | |
| Thiamin | mg | 0.000 | 1 | |
| Riboflavin | mg | 0.000 | 1 | |
| Niacin | mg | 0.000 | 1 | |
| Pantothenic acid | mg | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B-6 | mg | 0.000 | 1 | |
| Folate, total | mcg | 0 | 1 | |
| Folic acid | mcg | 0 | 0 | |
| Folate, food | mcg | 0 | 1 | |
| Folate, DFE | mcg_DFE | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B-12 | mcg | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | mcg | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Vitamin A, IU | IU | 0 | 1 | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | mcg_RAE | 0 | 0 | |
| Retinol | mcg | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | mg | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Vitamin E, added | mg | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | mcg | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Lipids |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 4:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 6:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 8:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 10:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 12:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 14:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 16:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 18:0 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 16:1 undifferentiated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 18:1 undifferentiated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 20:1 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 22:1 undifferentiated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 18:2 undifferentiated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 18:3 undifferentiated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 18:4 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 20:4 undifferentiated | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 20:5 n-3 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 22:5 n-3 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| 22:6 n-3 | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Cholesterol | mg | 0 | 0 | |
| Phytosterols | mg | 0 | 0 | |
| Amino acids |
| Tryptophan | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Threonine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Isoleucine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Leucine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Lysine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Methionine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Cystine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Phenylalanine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Tyrosine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Valine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Arginine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Histidine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Alanine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Aspartic acid | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Glutamic acid | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Glycine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Proline | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Serine | g | 0.000 | 0 | |
| Other |
| Alcohol, ethyl | g | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Caffeine | mg | 0 | 0 | |
| Theobromine | mg | 0 | 0 | |
| Carotene, beta | mcg | 0 | 0 | |
| Carotene, alpha | mcg | 0 | 0 | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | mcg | 0 | 0 | |
| Lycopene | mcg | 0 | 0 | |
| Lutein zeaxanthin | mcg | 0 | 0 | |
Footnotes:
1 Contains 5% acetic acid. Total proximates do not equal 100%.
2 Acetic acid is included in energy calculation.
Brands of Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Surfer (Florida) on 04/19/2018
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I have been using ACV for years and go thru a quart per month. Last year I returned 4 bottles of ACV to the store that I bought it because it was sour. There is a distinct difference in taste between a sour apple and a fermented apple. After the second time, I called the company and they did not seem alarmed or really that interested.......just told me to carry it back where I purchased it. Well I got tired of having to carry it back after the fourth time and have been using other brands and have not ran across this problem again. My experience was with one of the oldest and most widely used brands out there.
ACV and Tooth Enamel
Posted by Rafe S. (Tennessee) on 12/24/2021
Greetings all!
My first post on here after many years of reading all the wonderful information available from all you fine folks. I just wanted to say that for folks with tooth enamel concerns like myself, after I take my ACV and water, I take a half teaspoon of baking soda in half a cup of water and rinse. The baking soda neutralizes the acids in the vinegar and protects the teeth. Have a great day!
Recipes
Posted by Josie (San Antonio Tx) on 08/01/2015 22 posts
I have to tell you about my husband who hates the smell of Apple Cider Vinegar. I tried to get him to do it for his high blood pressure and he would not do it. Then I decided to try to put it on his apple juice and he knew right away. Then I told him to try one more time, but with organic grape juice, and he likes it. He has been doing it every day for a week. I use an 8oz glass and put 1 tablespoon of the Apple Cider Vinegar and he is doing good.
If you don't like the smell or the taste try it this way. It works for him. Josie
Weight Loss
Posted by Earthling (Usa) on 08/02/2015
Was that how you were eating prior to adding ACV to your daily routine? In other words, are you sure it was the ACV that helped you lose weight, or was it that you started "saying NO" to the foods you shouldn't have eaten that caused the weight loss?
Inquiring minds want to know. ;-)
General Feedback
Posted by Lisa (Michigan, US) on 03/12/2015
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For those of you who use ACV for helping with ailments, I keep reading that you mix the ACV with honey & water or something similar to make a drink. Well, I love the taste of ACV straight and actually crave it. I would like to know if I would still benefit in the same way by just taking it straight? ex: fill a 3 tsp medicine cup and down it. Thanks.
Capsules
Posted by John (Averill Park, Ny) on 01/05/2015
Hi,
My name is John and I'm so thankful to discover earthclinic.com . I get excited to log on and read so much supportive advice from many good people throughout the world .
Here is my question : Is there an apple cider vinegar pill ? I'm concerned about tooth enamel being compromised .
If pills are available : 1- Are they as beneficial as the liquid ? 2- what is the recommended amount to take and how often ?
Thank you for any advice . Happy New Year!
