"13 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar That Will Change Your Life!"

 

 Of all the well-touted natural health remedies that exist today, very few are followed quite as religiously as taking a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar every day.

Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as a cure-all supplement, from allergy relief to weight loss.

Anywhere you look, you can find people who believe that drinking apple cider vinegar has helped them.

With all the benefits, it’s hard to figure out what ACV is not good for.

Apple Cider Vinegar Uses That Will Change Your Life: 

1. Appetite Suppression

A 2006 study found that people who took doses of vinegar while eating bread reported feeling fuller than people who ate bread alone. While this study has been cited by those who believe in the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, it is important to note that it only tested 12 individuals, and the authors concluded that much more research was needed before firm conclusions could be drawn. This study did not suggest that the way these people burned calories was affected.

2. Detox Your Body (Inside & Out)

Use ACV in your bath. Add ½- 1 cup to your bath water along with Epsom salts and lavender essential oil for a relaxing and detoxifying bath.

3. Hiccups Be Gone!

I like using apple cider vinegar to get rid of hiccups—the sour taste of a straight teaspoon can stop hiccups.

4. Recover Faster from Exhaustion

Beat exercise exhaustion—lactic acid buildup in the body causes fatigue, while the amino acids in ACV act as an antidote. Add a tablespoon to a glass of water after a workout.

5. Skin Tag Removal

People have been using vinegar as a natural remedy for centuries. Its acidic properties are thought to protect against infection, sterilize wounds, and preserve food. More recently, apple cider vinegar has become the vinegar of choice for everything from treating colds to promoting weight loss. Some people believe that the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can help to break down the tissue surrounding skin tags, causing them to eventually fall off.

6. Hair Detangler/Restorer

Create shiny, untangled hair by adding 1/3 cup ACV to 4 cups of water and pouring it over your hair after shampooing. Leave it on for a few seconds and rinse with cold water.

7. Clear Sinuses

Since breaking up mucus is one of apple cider vinegar’s many talents, it also helps clear out the sinuses. Since it's antibacterial, it can also prevent a sinus infection or cold as well. As you sip some water and apple cider vinegar to breathe a little easier.

8. Wart Remover

Over-the-counter wart removers are anything but natural. A trip to the doctor to remove it can be scary, painful, and leave a scar. Instead, soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and cover the wart. Leave it covered overnight (I use a band aid or medical tape) and repeat every night until the wart falls right off.

9. Energy Boost

Don’t reach for a chemical-filled energy drink if you’re feeling tired. Instead, grab a bottle of apple cider vinegar for an energy boost. The potassium and enzymes in apple cider vinegar help to give you a pick me up. Just add some ACV to a glass of water. I like adding it to my water during a workout to prevent fatigue. The amino acids in apple cider vinegar combat lactic acid build-up that can happen after exercise.

10. Lowering Cholesterol Levels

A successful study was done on rats but has yet to be replicated in humans. The study found that rats on a diet with an acetic acid supplement had lower cholesterol levels than rats without the acetic acid supplement. Acetic acid is one of the ingredients in apple cider vinegar and many other kinds of vinegar. For those who believe in the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, this study is promising. But there are other things to consider before assuming that the findings will be true in humans — primarily that there are key differences between the metabolism of rats and humans. The study authors recommend that the next trial be on hamsters, which break down fat in a way that is more similar to humans.

11. Diabetes Management

A few studies have found that apple cider vinegar helped in the management of diabetes; however, these studies are also limited by their small size. One study, which found that taking vinegar at bedtime reduces blood sugar levels the next morning in people with type 2 diabetes, examined only 11 people. Another study found that taking cider vinegar might have some effect on insulin sensitivity in some diabetes patients, but that research, too, was limited by the small number of people being studied.

12. Hair Restorer

Apple cider vinegar has long been used as a natural hair care product to promote healthy hair in both men and women. Its acidity is close to that of natural hair, it’s a good conditioner and cleaning agent and it’s also an effective germ killer. As a result, apple cider vinegar uses and benefits for the hair include:

• Vinegar hair rinse
• Hair Herbal rinse
• Essential oil vinegar hair rinse
• Dandruff and itchy scalp relief
• Natural hair loss treatment
• Home Remedy for head lice

Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse for Shiny Hair

I am sure that you’ve heard that apple cider vinegar (ACV) is phenomenal for the hair. Well, let me show you how to make an easy ACV rinse that will have your hair feeling great and looking shiny! Let's start by going over the benefits of apple cider vinegar for the hair:

• Seals the hair cuticle-which helps hair maintain moisture
• Helps detangle the hair
• Stimulates hair growth
• Removes product and chemical build up without stripping hair of moisture
• Restores pH
• Soothes itchy dry scalp
• Prevents split ends
• Makes hair shine

So how does it work? Simple. When we shampoo our hair, it leaves the cuticles open, which makes the hair look dull and sometimes dry. Apple cider vinegar smooths the cuticle of the hair. When hair cuticles are uniform and smooth, light can reflect. ACV also removes any buildup that is layered on the hair making it look dull.

Check out the recipe below to make your own rinse.

Ingredients

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops rosemary essential oil

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle.
2. Shampoo your hair as you normally would.
3. Spray ACV solution generously on hair.
4. Massage your scalp and hair with fingers.
5. Let sit in head for about 5-10 minutes.
6. Rinse with cool water.
7. Condition.

Your hair may smell like vinegar while it is still wet, but after your hair dries the odor will fade away.

13. Teeth Whitener

Yellow teeth are no match for apple cider vinegar. For stubborn stains, rub apple cider vinegar directly on your teeth then rinse with water. Be careful not to do this too often, as it can break down tooth enamel. For a less abrasive whitening mouthwash, mix one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water, then swish around in your mouth. Researchers are still involved in new studies about apple cider vinegar which may soon offer more information on how this really works.

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“Apple Cider Vinegar Remedies: Do They Work?”

WHAT IS VINEGAR? It's made when bacteria feed on sugars and alcohol in fruit juices, wine, honey, and similar liquids. The result is an acetic acid solution that may have other nutrients, too. Apple cider vinegar starts with juice made from apples. There doesn't seem to be anything special about its health benefits, compared with other types of vinegar. Perhaps the milder flavor and smell have helped boost its reputation.

LOSE WEIGHT: In one study, overweight people who drank 1 or 2 ounces of vinegar (diluted with other liquid) lost weight at a slightly faster rate. And they lost belly fat. But there's no evidence that lots of vinegar will help you drop lots of pounds, or do it quickly.

LOWER BLOOD SUGAR: Vinegar can help someone with diabetes control the amount of glucose in their blood after a meal as well as their A1c, a measure of "average" blood sugar for the past few months. A couple of teaspoons in water or food at mealtime works best. High blood sugar over time can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and blindness.

INSULIN CONTROL: Vinegar can also help keep insulin levels lower after you eat. Your cells need this hormone to take glucose from your blood to use for energy. But too much insulin released too often can make your body less sensitive to it -- a condition called insulin resistance that can lead to type 2 diabetes or make it worse.

FIGHTING GERMS: Apple cider vinegar -- any vinegar, really -- will kill some germs because of the acetic acid in it. It works best in your food -- to clean up bacteria lingering on your salad leaves, for example. It's not very good at disinfecting a cut or wound. And because it's an acid, there's a chance it could chemically burn delicate skin.

DANDRUFF: It's long been suggested -- for different reasons -- as a rinse to tame a flaking scalp. But there's no evidence to confirm that vinegar kills yeast bacteria or fungus, or that it removes shampoo residue or product buildup, or that it makes your scalp more acidic (or why you'd even want that). Stick to products made to treat dandruff, and follow the instructions. If the problem doesn't clear up, see a dermatologist.

LICE: Some people say vinegar is a good way to get rid of these little critters and their eggs. Science says otherwise. Even when tested against other home remedies -- rubbing alcohol, olive oil, mayonnaise, melted butter, petroleum jelly -- vinegar came in last. 

JELLYFISH STING: Yep! Tuck a bottle of vinegar into your beach bag. It stops the work of the special jellyfish cells (nematocysts) that deliver the venom -- the stuff that makes a sting hurt. When you get home, dunk the wound in hot water. That stops the venom itself from working. 

WHITEN TEETH: Vinegar may brighten your teeth, but it also wears away their enamel -- the thin, hard, outer layer of protection. In fact, wait for at least 30 minutes after you eat or drink diluted vinegar to brush your teeth. If your teeth are discolored, look for whitening toothpaste or products approved by the American Dental Association, or talk to your dentist.

HEALTHY GUT: That murky, thicker liquid that collects at the bottom of some vinegars, called the "mother," is made up of the fermenting bacteria and their harmless waste. Most brands warm vinegar to kill the bacteria before packaging, but mother can develop once air hits the product. Some say the mother gives vinegar more health benefits because the live bacteria act as "probiotics," but there's no scientific evidence yet.

HEMORRHOIDS: Is a little apple cider vinegar just the ticket for those painful, itchy bumps on your behind? Doctors say no. Even if it feels good in the short term, it can burn your skin and end up making your symptoms worse. Sitz baths and medication are better choices. See your doctor if you can't soothe the burning.

PROTECT YOUR CELLS: Polyphenols are chemical compounds in fruits, vegetables, wine, coffee, and chocolate. They're antioxidants, which protect your cells from damage linked to cancer and other disease. There's no reason to think the polyphenols in apple cider vinegar can't be just as helpful, but we need more studies to be sure.

BLOOD PRESSURE: Scientists know that vinegar will do wonders for your blood pressure -- if you're a rat. Unfortunately, they're not so sure that the same holds true for humans. It's possible, but there's just no evidence to back it up yet. Keep an eye out for more research. 

CURB YOUR APPETITE: When vinegar was served with white bread for breakfast, people said they were more satisfied afterward. But when vinegar was served with cream of wheat, made from a more complex grain that takes longer to digest, it made less of a difference, and the fuller feeling didn't last very long. Stay tuned on this one.

EAR INFECTION: Though some studies show that diluted vinegar (2%) may help with ear infections, the solution can also irritate swollen skin in the area. It could also damage specialized hairs of the cochlea, a part of the ear that helps you pick up sounds. Don't try it.

MORE IS NOT BETTER: Usually, 1-2 tablespoons a day is plenty to drink. There's little evidence that more can help, and too much can cause stomach problems, wear away your teeth, and lower potassium levels. It can also affect the way some drugs work, including water pills (diuretics), laxatives, and medicines for heart disease and diabetes. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking vinegar.

Reviewed by: William Blahd, MD on August 18, 2017, WebMD

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