85 Apple Cider Vinegar Uses
There are many simple, natural substances and foods that are
invaluable when it comes to great health. Not only do these natural health aids
help to alleviate uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous conditions, but
they can also work in a preventative way as well.
The Alternative Daily research and writing team works hard
to bring you all the latest information and scientific data about these easy,
cost effective home remedies that everyone should have in their home. Among
these are such things as Apple Cider Vinegar, honey and coconut oil.
Introduced to the
United States in the 1950’s by D.C. Jarvis, author of Folk Medicine: A Vermont
Doctor’s Guide to Good Health, apple cider vinegar is finally being embraced as
the dietary supplement worthy of its title: Natural Health Miracle.
What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Raw, unpasteurized organic apple cider vinegar contains what
is known as “the mother” of vinegar, which makes the vinegar appear somewhat
cloudy. Although it may look rather unappealing, it is the mother that is
loaded with raw enzymes and gut-friendly bacteria that promote health and
healing.
Organic apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made from organic
apples and undergoes a double fermentation process, which produces enzymes and
preserves many of its health-promoting characteristics. Some of the beneficial
ingredients in raw organic ACV include:
·
Potassium: essential for normal heart, kidney
and other organ function
·
Iron: important for blood health
·
Magnesium: vital to heart health
·
Enzymes: boost chemical reactions in the body
·
Malic acid: protects vinegar from viruses,
bacteria and fungus
·
Acetic acid: slows the digestion of starch
·
Calcium: builds strong bones and teeth
·
Pectin: helps regulate blood pressure and
cholesterol
·
Ash: maintains a healthy alkaline state in body
A.
To ease digestion
B.
Aid in flu prevention
C.
Reduction of inflammation
D.
Regulating pH balance
E.
Elevation of allergy symptoms.
F.
Easing nausea and heartburn.
G.
Used as a staple in detox regimens.
H.
Soothing
skin conditions.
I.
Reduction
of acne
J.
Smoothing crow’s-feet and wrinkles.
Gluten
sensitivity and apple cider vinegar
Whether you are gluten intolerant or don’t even know it. In
fact, most people have someform of sensitivity to modern wheat, which is found
in all sorts of foods. Gluten is a protein compound found in wheat, barley and
rye. It is found in dozens of processed foods, unfortunately, not always with
names that divulge the fact that there is gluten inside. As we detailed in a
previous article , about one percent of the population has celiac disease, an
autoimmune reaction to gluten, which can lead to inflammation and the inability
of the body to absorb essential nutrients. While celiac disease is receiving
much more attention nowadays, it is estimated that only about 17 percent of
those afflicted know they have it.
Up to 30 percent (some experts say as high as 40 percent) of
people in the world are estimated to have sensitivity to gluten, in varying
degrees. As medical tests for gluten sensitivity are often unreliable, it can
be difficult to diagnose. It is often mistaken for a digestive disorder such as
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or generalized fatigue.
Have you ever eaten a meal that included gluten, perhaps a
big bowl of pasta, gone to bed, only to awaken prematurely feeling like someone
had filled your tummy with lead weights? Maybe you ate far too much or maybe
you are responding to the dose of gluten in the food you ate. Gluten
sensitivity not only kills a good night’s sleep but can also be the prime cause
of your painful digestive distress. (Note: lacking digestive distress symptoms
does not necessarily mean you can safely tolerate gluten – there are a number of
other symptoms to look out for when determining if gluten is a problem for
you.)
