The wonders of ACV for the digestive system

[melodee]

I suffered for a year with horrible acid reflux that was only minimally helped at best with presciption medications. I had a pain in my chest that was so bothersome, and nothing really made it go away. I decided to try ACV as a last resort when a friend reminded me that it heals many ails. I put two tablespoons in a quarter of a glass of water and downed it like a shot of liquor. Within 15 minutes I began belching profusely and once that calmed down, my chest pain was gone! http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif I have been taking my ACV remedy twice a day for a month and have totally stopped my meds(they didn't do much good anyway). Yeah for ACV!!

[queenofmean68]

Really? I have never heard that before.

[soulchild]

ACV is like a miracle liquid according to several internet sources. I'm trying to get back to taking one tsp. in a cup of water before my meals. I also heard that one tsp. was just as effective as one Tbsp.

[BeautyOfTruth]

I have always loved ACV, even before I knew it had many health benefits. I started "drinking" it when I was a teenager. (in small portions, but not mixed with water... I like the "tart" taste http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif). I was surprised to find out about three years ago of all the benefits of ACV.

I am finding that my body has always craved things that I later find out have many health benefits.

[Puddles]

The claims to fame of apple cider vinegar.
Research has shown that apple cider vinegar can assist in aiding digestion, lowering bad cholesterol, strengthening the heart, lowering blood pressure, stabilizing blood sugar and it contains anti-oxidants which help ward off certain cancers.

Apple cider vinegar's other claims to fame include relieving sore throats, slowing the aging process, relieving leg cramps, soothing sunburn, controlling dandruff and itchy scalp, flushing harmful toxins from the system which is thought to aid arthritis and assisting in weight control.

How does one use apple cider vinegar?

A nutritionist will be able to specifically recommend the best way each individual should use apple cider vinegar to assist in treatment of her or his ailments. But for general information purposes the following are some of the more common ways people use apple cider vinegar:

As a daily tonic
Many nutritionists and main-stream physicians have begun to link the regular use of apple cider vinegar and a lack of colds or influenza in those that consume the tangy beverage. To take as a daily tonic mix one or two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and two teaspoons of honey in eight ounces warm or cold water, depending on personal preference. Many nutritionists feel that warm or tepid water may produce more benefits, but European research indicates both are helpful.

As a natural pick-me-up
Some people claim that taking a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey in six to eight ounces of water in mid-morning and mid-afternoon, provides an extra boost of energy that carries them until the next meal.