15 Reasons to Use Apple
Cider Vinegar Every Day
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is
my new obsession. I recently began taking ACV shots a few times a day for
a quick and effective energy burst. However, I've since discovered so many
other useful ways to incorporate ACV into my daily routine.
It's effective for pretty much anything — your skin, your hair, your
house, and even your pets can benefit from its qualities. Raw, organic,
unfiltered, and unpasteurized, ACV is so much more than a salad dressing!
1. ACV can detoxify your home.
It's made from apple juice and is fermented to hard apple cider. It's then
fermented a second time to become ACV. By using ACV in lieu of other
products, we instantly decrease the consumption of unnatural chemicals in
our homes and daily lives.
2. It can make your hair shine.
ACV can be used as a rinse for your hair after shampooing, and it will
boost your hair's body and shine. I recommend recycling an old shampoo
bottle, then filling it with ½ tablespoon of ACV and 1 cup of cold water.
Pour the solution through your hair after shampooing. Do this several
times a week for dramatic results.
3. Natural ACV regulates the pH of your skin.
Dilute ACV with two parts water, and spread the concoction over your face
with a cotton ball to replace your current toner. You can do this at night
after washing, and in the morning before you apply your moisturizer. A dab
of ACV can also be left on the skin overnight to fade age spots or acne
scars.
It's also a recommended agent for warts. For warts, soak a cotton ball in
ACV, then fasten the cotton ball over the wart with a Band-Aid overnight.
The skin may swell some as it reacts with the solution. However, the wart
will fall off. Once it falls off, the treatment should be continued for a
few more days, to make sure the wart doesn't return.
4. It can remove stains from teeth.
Rub teeth directly with ACV, and rinse with water.
5. It can soothe sunburned skin.
Add 1 cup of ACV to your bath, and soak for 10 minutes to eliminate
discomfort from sunburn.
6. ACV can be used as a natural aftershave.
Fill a bottle with equal parts ACV and water, and shake before applying to
the face.
7. It's an all-natural massage treatment.
Rubbing ACV on your hands and feet will give massage-like benefits and
relief to tired hands and feet.
8. ACV can aid in weight loss.
For daily weight management, add 2 teaspoons of ACV to 16 ounces of water.
This concoction can be sipped throughout the day. Data shows some limited,
yet significant, weight-loss benefits from sustained daily intake of
acetic acid (which is a main ingredient in ACV).
In a 2009 study published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry,
it was found that subjects who consumed acetic acid for 12 weeks
experienced significant declines in body weight, abdominal fat, waist
circumference, and triglycerides. Triglycerides contribute to the bad
cholesterol that we want to avoid.
9. ACV will balance your entire inner body system.
The body constantly strives to achieve a state of equilibrium. ACV helps
the body maintain a healthy alkaline pH level. Research shows that higher
acid levels (lower pH level) lead to a lack of energy and higher
incidences of infection. Hence, my desire to sip some a few times a day
for a natural boost of energy.
10. It can help you detox.
As part of balancing the body's pH, ACV creates an overall detoxification
of the body. Research shows that it can help stimulate cardiovascular
circulation and help detoxify the liver.
11. ACV is great for your lymphatic system.
This miracle vinegar helps to break up mucus throughout the body and
cleanse the lymph nodes. Believe it or not, research suggests that ACV can
help with allergies because of its ability to reduce mucus and sinus
congestion. When reducing the effects of allergies, it can also help stave
off sinus infections and their related symptoms, such as sore throats and
headaches.
12. It can help your body get rid of candida.
This vinegar is rich in natural enzymes that can help rid your body of
candida — yeasts that are attributed to thrush in humans. Candida is also
blamed for creating symptoms of fatigue, poor memory, sugar cravings, and
yeast infections.
13. ACV can help you reduce heartburn.
Though it might seem like an oxymoron to treat stomach acid with an
acid-containing vinegar, there is research suggesting that ACV works by
correcting low acid, hence reducing heartburn. Natural remedy experts say
you should begin to feel relief very shortly after taking 1 teaspoon of
ACV followed by a glass of water. Note that ACV will not give relief if
you have an ulcer.
14. The use of ACV is effective in repelling fleas on your pets.
One part vinegar and one part water can be sprayed on your pets' fur and
rubbed in generously to the skin. Saturate the entire coat, and continue
every day for a few days to a week. Any flea infestation will surely be
gone.
15. It's an all-natural room freshener.
ACV will clean your toilets and leave your bathroom smelling like apples!
Just pour ACV into the toilet, and allow it to sit overnight. It can also
be used in dishwashers as a substitute for dish detergent. Mix ½ cup of
ACV with 1 cup water, and you can use this solution to clean microwaves,
kitchen surfaces, windows, glasses, and mirrors, too.
As you can see, ACV is a miracle product that can be used in a multitude
of ways. I highly recommend it! |
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