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General Feedback
Posted by J (Los Angeles, Ca USA) on 07/02/2009
For everyone using ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) on a more than rare instance, please note the following in my research of the product from webmd.com
http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar?page=3
Should I Use Apple Cider Vinegar?
The answer depends on how you want to use apple cider vinegar. As a salad dressing, you should be fine. But TAKEN AS A DAILY medical treatment, it could be a little more risky. Yes, some studies of applecider vinegar are intriguing. But a lot more research needs to be done. Right now, there is not enough evidence that apple cider vinegar -- or any vinegar -- has any health benefit for any condition. Since the benefits are unknown, so are the risks.
I think its a great option to help relieve the pain and suffering of various issues etc., but figured since everyone was somewhat glorifying ACV on the site I had to research it, and think this should be posted so people aren't overding it... apparently it has been known if used too often to lead to potentially osteoperosis (bone thinning) and a slew of other things. Do your research people, please, for you.
Thank you for this site and the posts though, great great ideas and great great remedies. Being added to my favorites list b/c I dont prefer pill popping and shots to fix ailments/sickness etc.
Best, J
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Posted by Frank (Charlotte, Nc) on 10/15/2010
I whole heartedly agree. Of course doctors are going to shoot down any inexpensive natural remedy because they can't capitalize on it. They are all about drugs and treatments because it makes them and the drug companies money. I will take the natural remedies any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I have had great success with ACV, as well as cayenne pepper. They have worked better for me than any prescribed drugs.
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Posted by Len (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) on 02/02/2012
In regards to doctors and pharmaceutical companies and not recommending "home" cures (that may or may not work--I believe ACV works by the way) because there is no profit in killing cancer (or whatever), I came across a quote somewhere (maybe even here) that bears repeating:
A live sheep can be sheared many times, but you can only kill him once.
Constipation
Posted by Noelle (Denton, Tx, Us) on 09/21/2010
Yes, I have been on a similar high protein/low carb diet, through a weight loss center, but in their case when I reported constipation as a side effect of the diet, their remedy was to sell me their "cleansing tea" which while pleasant tasting was just a teabag version of senna-based laxatives! It seems that the ACV is helping in this regard but it may be too soon to tell just yet. Of course the weight loss center will not like this because they don't sell ACV or make a lot of money off it...
Constipation
Posted by Tiffany (Kandas) on 08/15/2016
Be careful drinking it straight. It is too hard on the esophagus. Repeat acid can cause irritation and eventually increase risk of throat cancer. I love to dink mine with lemon juice, or some of acv, raw honey and some cinnamon in hot water.
Sinus Infections and Sinusitis
Posted by Fishnoises (Grand Blanc, Mi) on 07/14/2010
This is my first time trying the ACV diluted in water and I find that I like the taste! Maybe because my nose is so stuffed up from my allergies. If they do clear up as you guys say. Then maybe my sense of smell and taste will come back! (And that I will still not mind the taste of the ACV! ) Hoping to lose some weight too. . . . Keep ya posted! . . . Caroline
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Posted by Tim (LA, CA) on 06/01/2009
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Posted by Dug (St.Louis, MO, USA) on 06/02/2009
Dr.Mercola doesn't necessarily NAY ACV. He is providing an objective analysis of ACV benefits, which for the most part is positive. Please read the article again; he provides some scientific evidence to many of the ACV benefits. And also read the comments section- tons of positive feedback.
-Dug
EC: You are right! Sorry, reviewed too fast...
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Posted by ROBERT HENRY (TEN MILE, TN) on 06/02/2009
I go to an anti- aging doctor, and she does not know that MSM is derived from DMSO my mixing it with Hydrogen Peroxide. Dr Mercola does not know that ACV is Malic acid and not acetic acid. Friends and neighbors, we can't trust any of these BS artists. They just slickin every thing for our appitite. They are like a car sales man they don't know crap about a car. They just sell them. Been with money managers for the last 14 years. They don't know crap either and that is the reason I'm now doing my investments myself. If Dr Mercola does not know that ACV is malic acid, he is a fraud.
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Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 06/03/2009 490 posts
According to Wiki (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malic_Acid), seems malic acid is what gives the green apple its tart taste but the malic acid decreases with ripening of the fruits (apples and grapes & probably other fruits). Malic acid winds up being converted to lactic acid.
Wiki definition of ACV (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_cider_vinegar) states that first fermentation of apple juice converts sugars in the apple juice into alcohol. A second fermentation converts the alcohol into acetic acid.
We all might want to find a better method of separating the ones who have our health at heart from the charlatans. Personally, I choose to go with the ones that check out with other sources and the best way to separate the two are by do they recommend remedies you can gather for yourself or are readily obtainable (as Dr. Jonathan Wright does) or do they only recommend herbs, etc. from far east India, South Africa, or China & are they connected to the place selling combinations of those "must be imported from afar" herbs.
Broad Benefits
Posted by Susan (Big Sky Country, Montana) on 05/27/2009
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I have been waiting until the end of the school year to report on my success with organic ACV with the "mother". I have been a tutor in an elementary school for three years now. The first two years I caught everything imaginable...constant sore throats, horrendous coughs, runny noses, on and on all year....I truely was constantly fighting something. Last Fall before the start of the year I began to take 1/4 cup of ACV with tomato juice faithfully once a day. AMAZING....I have not so much as had a sniffle the entire year....no flu, no colds, no anything. I'm in my late 50's and until discovering ACV I believed I needed to quit a position with children that I loved!! This is good news in my world and what have you got to lose by trying it? I tell anyone who will listen about this simple natural "cure-all"....I'm living proof of it's benefits!!!!
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Posted by Kim (West Palm Beach, Fl, USA) on 05/26/2009
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Hello. This is a wonderful site. I have been reading about the many uses of apple cider vinegar and keep it handy. I know that it makes the body more alkaline as it should be, but it also abates inflammation in the body. For years I have had joint pains on and off (sickle cell trait), and last sunday had a flare up. During the night it was difficult for me to move in the bed because of my left knee. In the morning when I got up to get ready for church, I had about 3 tablespoons of ACV in a glass of water, just before I went and took a shower. By the time I left for church my knee pain was gone. This stuff is great. My dad was also complaining of back and knee pains and I told him to start drinking ACV daily- he no longer complains. I have been using ACV and 3% percent peroxide (50/50)with occasional tea tree oil for a fungus of my big toe nail- it is clearing up nicely. Thanks earth clinic.
Heartburn
Posted by Colleen (Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada) on 05/21/2009
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I am using about 1 - 2 tbsp of ACV every day for about 2 months now. I have been able to get off of my prescription heart burn pills, finally. I find that I get heart burn more often, but ACV relieves it. I am thinking now of using the only 2 tsps to one 8 oz glass of water though, as I do get concerned to taking too much.
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Posted by Jon (Birmingham, Alabama) on 05/07/2009
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I am a wellness coach and I tell everybody about the healing benefits of ACV. Many people have tried it with great results. One thing is that everyone is different. Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural detoxifier. I know first hand it cured my skin condition taking 2 teaspoons in 10 ounces of water twice a day. I have experienced all the similar benefits that everyone else has. I had an overactive liver and now I don't!! That is the most impressive benefit for me! Why, because I was toxic and it did take a while, but by continuing to use it I experienced the full benefit I could. No more sever cold or Flu.I hardly ever feel bad. ACV balances out the ph in your body and when that is balanced your body begins it's natural processes for healing itself. Like anything else it is not really the best tasting tonic but it doesn't follow with the label.
Side Effects, could fall asleep, could feel extreme pain, you may feel lost or suddenly confused, so far to date the worst side effect I have heard is if you are extremely toxic, you could experience a major breakout in your skin. So always start out with a low dosage and work up to the recommended dose as your body can handle.I have seen people get rid of shingles, lower there blood pressure,get rid of mild to severe acne, blood sugars balance out in diabetics, prostate problems go away, finger nails grew stronger, taste become more enhanced, wartz gone, athletes foot gone, stomach ulcers dissipate, cleans out your colon, helps prevent edema, more and more.I would only recommend talking with your doctor first if you are taking medications. Do some research on your issues and if taking ACV in some way shape or form could help you. Another thing is your kidneys filter 200 quarts of blood in 24 hours.The kidney play major roles in blood pressure and supports the health of many other organs.So when your urinating a bunch, you generally are doing something right. I hope I helped inform some people on how the body works and how ACV help aid the body.
Sinus Infections and Sinusitis
Posted by Cindy (San Diego, Ca) on 01/16/2010
Your feedback on the use of ACV resonated with me more than you would guess. I too am 58 this year and for years have "suffered" from sinus issues. Now, it seems that I can not have a good night's sleep because I usually wake up with terrible sinus preasure above my eyebrows. I have been on antibiotics twice since December. I hadn't read anything lately about ACV but remembered my grandfather always had a bottle in the bathroom and mixed it with baking soda and water. Because I was a child I didn't take note of the quantities. Last night, after searching the house for something to take for the horrible headache, I remembered the "concoction."... (maybe grandpa from the grave?) Anyway, I popured a little into a glass and slugged it straight. No water and no baking soda. Immediately my eyes teared and my throat got phlemmy (sp?)I coughed and my nose began to run...and run and run and soon, no headache! So this morning I got up and wanted to search for the "recipe." I read yours and now I hope that I will finally get a good night's rest.
Sinus Infections and Sinusitis
Posted by Phil (Alabama) on 10/21/2014
Did you ever get full recovery on the sinus issue using the apple cider vinegar?
Energy
Posted by Sarah (Arlington, TX) on 07/23/2009
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I have been drinking 2 tablespoons with 16 oz of water 2x a day, using ___ organic ACV. I have not noticed any results so far, what so ever. Not with energy, skin, sleep, nothing. What could be going on, and why is it not working for me? Thanks!
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Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 01/03/2023 523 posts
After skimming right past any mention of iodine for, what - 50 years? I've been playing with it the past couple of weeks. THEN I read Jarvis' "Folk Medicine" book and started ACV 2 days ago. I run a large cup of filtered water through my Keurig into a heavy glass "pyrex" measuring cup to cool it down a bit, add 1 tsp ACV and a 5 count of honey out of a squirt bottle and a couple pinches of pink salt.
After two weeks of applying povidone iodine externally (sore, lumpy, swollen breast) which responded right away (not lumpy, not sore and less swollen) within a day or two. I'd gotten the iodine down to about 4 hours before it was absorbed but with the ACV, it's back to being absorbed very quickly.
I'd been suspecting there was an underlying mass in that breast (still a little "swollen") and today, with my second ACV tea drink, I can definitely feel a response deep in the tissue on the side, toward my underarm and it's sucking up the iodine again, like it did the first time!
Haven't yet received my Lugol's iodine but when I do, I'm going to switch to taking it internally and add a drop or two of the 5% to my morning ACV tea.
I've also been taking 12.5mg iodoral, but not regularly as I suck at keeping track of pills...
ALSO, since Covid, I've had some sinus activity and ordered some honeycomb to chew and see if I can get rid of that nonsense - also per Jarvis' book.
AND I'm not craving coffee, which is amazing! I'm drinking a cup that I made out of sheer habit but it doesn't taste right.
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Posted by Alfred Baron (Ransit, Bangkok, Thailand) on 03/29/2009
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Earth Clinic..Your doing a Wonderful Thing for People..Wow..Should be more people like you.
I had a Store in San diego, ca. for 7 years..noticed people coming in with all kind of ailments. So I started to sell and tell the customers about Apple Cider Vinegar. After a while I could read their body language that they were not feeling good.. So I insisted that they buy ACV..Results ..Dissolved kidney stone in 4 days, prostate problem.. could not urinate..4 days system cleared. everything worked normal, migrain headache.. gone 1 day, women have cramps certain time of month.. no cramps, more energy noticed 1 day,arthritic aches and pains ..most gone in a few days,the list goes on and on.. I am told from reading that our cells are mostley potassium.. when we eat too much salt .. the salt make the cells weak and push our bones out of wack.. that why I think people have a lot of back problems.. the minute our cells become healthy, our bones fall back in place, no more back problems.. ACV is mostly potassium..Stop eating ten bananas a day.. just take ACV.
Stay well my friends
Alfred
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Posted by Nancy (Shreveport, LA) on 03/23/2009
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I started using acv 2 tsp w/16oz of water sipping throughout the day. I gradually increased to 2 tblsp in 16 oz of water over a period of two weeks. The results have been interesting. I used to yawn a lot, especially while riding in the car. I had a shallow breathing problem. Now, I don't yawn unless I'm sleepy. I also have increased energy and no more acide reflux. I hadn't seen a post about the breathing before so I thought I would share. Great remedy. Balancing the PH in the body makes such good sense. Thanks for the good work EC!
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Posted by Sara (Reitz Straat, Holland) on 03/10/2009
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
i have read alot about Acv and tried to make and attemp and the result is fantastic my skin start glowing, my complexion enhance, and my enegy level inceases yet not affecting my ache may b it will take sometime.. now i had a problem of premature whitening of hairs i am 24 and was just married my hasband make fun of me that oh my old wifey and blah blah now my question is i read form somewhere that acidic food can enhance the process of whitening of hairs so shall i stop takeing ACV? i am very worried and dont want to stop taking ACV bc i really love to drink acv bc of itz wonderful result.. did anyone help me ????:(
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Posted by Robin (Macomb, Michigan/United States) on 03/10/2009
Hi Sara, In reply the ACV doesnt cause premature gray hair if anything it does cause hair to grow faster. I've been drinking ACV for about 4 months now and have not noticed any more gray hair than usual. But my hair does grow quick now. Hope this helps.
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Posted by T (Maryland, USA) on 03/11/2009
I recall someone posting that ACV intake can reduce iodine in the body, that if you take ACV regularly you should supplement with iodine. As iodine is tied to thyroid function, and premature (before age 30) greying of hair is actually one known symptom of thyroid problems, I'd be checking into the need for iodine supplementation when taking ACV regularly.
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Posted by Jacquelynna (Cincinnati, Oh) on 04/12/2012
I take ACV as well as a kelp supplement, along with eating Seaweed Snacks (nori) from a popular health food chain. Would this seem to be enough iodine? I live in the goiter belt so am concerned about this...
Peace, Jacquelynna
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Posted by Mark (Sewell, New Jersey) on 11/12/2012
As for the white hair take more Vitamin C. Many claim to have reversed the process. I think Ted has some words of wisdom on the subject!
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Posted by Micky (Doncaster, Yorkshire England) on 03/04/2009
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Thanks for this web site and forum. I was diagnosed simultaneously by 2 different doctors for acid reflux and high blood pressure and high cholestrol.
One doctor at the hospital put me on pariet for the reflux, my GP wanted to put me on asprin and statins for life for may BP and Cholestrol.
As I am a coeliac / Celiac I was concerned about both and the effects on my stomach and lymph glands. so I googled and found this site.
In the last fortnight I never took the tablets but took 2 tbs of apple cider vinaegar and whoa my headaches have gone, my indigestion has gone and believe it or not I think my weight is going down!
Thanks to everyone who contributs to this site
Micky
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Posted by A V Reddy (Bangalore, Karnataka, India) on 02/23/2009
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Apple Cider Vinegar: I was able to stop anti-acid medications. It helped remove artery plaque. It helped regulate calcium metabolism, helped digestion. It helped my friend fight arthritis and normalize body weight.
Start the day with acv! You may start with one teaspoonful of acv mixed with eight ounces of filtered water. Gradually increase it to two with our meal.
When you feel fatigued or run down in the afternoon, try a mixture of two tablespoonful of acv and one teaspoonful of honey with water. In the evening you may add ginger to honey and acv as a hot tea drink. You can ask for organic acv from any health food store.
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Posted by Laura (Mt. Airy, MD, USA) on 02/21/2009
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I have been taking ACV for two years now (1-2 TBS in 8 oz. water, three times a day.) It has 1) cured a cough I had for three years 2) given me more energy 3) keeps a nice rosy color to my cheeks 4) and has cured sinus infections in hours 5) and helped me keep my weight steady. I will use it forever! I have recommended it to so many people.
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Posted by Tiff (San Clemente, CA) on 02/17/2009
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I came across this website doing some research for irregular vaginal bleeding and found the benifits that ACV can provide. My husband and myself have been using ACV for four days now 2tbsp with 1/2c water sometimes mixed with the 1/4tsp bs. We love it! It has helped our sinus congestion, sour stomach, weight loss, constipation, over all we feel a lot better with this ACV " as we call it, a natural cure all.
Moles
Posted by Michelle (Charlotte, NC) on 02/11/2009
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Hi Guys, I love this site.... I read a posting about someone putting ACV on a Mole, and it falling off....I have alot of moles, freckles on mt body, and a really cute beauty mark by my lip everyone loves...but a few months ago, a very Large Mole came up on the otherside of my month, and it stuck out very far from my face, it was a very ugly color, and the area where it was located itched nonstop. So I dipped a q-tip in organic ACV, and put it on the mole and took the cotton part off and but a bandaid over it for about 5 hrs...and took it off, I didn't have to do it for a couple of days, 2 days later it just dropped off, and I have no scar or anything....I LOVE THIS SITE..... TRY it for your moles....
Moles
Posted by Nanowriter (Hotspot, Texas) on 05/04/2015
Hi Katy, I wouldn't worry, it's not unusual for moles, etc, to get swollen and inflammed by treatment before they get better.
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Posted by Chuck (Springfield, MO USA) on 01/21/2009
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ACV-Joint Pain/Weight Loss/more:
Im a 42yo wm who was suffering from elbow joint pain and had blood pressure so high it was giving me headaches occasionaly..I was about 195lbs and 6"0 tall so was not alot overweight but just didnt feel right. Because I dont have good insurance I decided in june of 2008 to try ACV to see if it would work for me before going to the doctor.YOU MUST BUY REAL ACV,unpasturized and with the MOTHER> DO Not buy ACV at the grocery store as it will be pasturized and a waste of time.. I went to a local health food store and bought ___ACV with the MOTHER>Im not promoting ___,its the only one Ive tried, Im sure theres other good brands out there. If the ACV you buy is dirty looking and it says it has the MOTHER, then its probably good (do your own research)
Anyway..I started by taking 2tablespoons in a small glass of water twice a day, and within 2 days my joint pain went away and my energy level went way up...This stuff tastes nasty but after you realize how much it is helping you you will get use to it.. I havent had a headache since I started taking ACV,h ave lost 15lbs,and havent had a twinge of pain in any joints... Its been 19 months, Im a much happier and healthier person...Remember Im taking 2 tablespoons, NOT teaspoons, twice a day...once in the morning and mid-afternoon. Dont ignore your doctor if you think you need one,but Im sure this product has changed my health for the better!
