Apple Cider Vinegar is Not Just for Food

Apple Cider Vinegar is often used for salad dressings, marinades, vinaigrettes, and chutneys, but that’s not all: It’s known to prolong the feeling of satiety after eating, it has well-documented anti-glycemic effects, and quite a few other uses that everyone should know about.

1. Detox Tea

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2. Varicose Veins Remover

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Rub apple cider vinegar on your veins twice a day, and drink a teaspoon once a day.

3.All-Natural Toner

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4. Get Rid of Warts

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What you need: Apple cider vinegar Cotton wool Medical tape What you do: Clean the area. Fully soak the cotton wool with apple cider vinegar. Place the soaked wool on the wart and cover with medical tape (or bandage). Repeat daily until the wart dries out and falls off (should take up to a week).

5. Treat Nail fungus

Soak your toenail in a 1:2 solution of vinegar and water for 15 minutes a day.

6. Chemical-Free Flea & Tick Repellant

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Make a 1:1 solution of water and organic apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle, and spray the dog once a week. If your dog doesn't like being sprayed, use a soaked washcloth instead. You can also add a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar to the dog's water twice a week for similar results. Be sure to only use organic ACV, as the more processed kind is not good for dogs.

7. Say "Bye Bye" to Moles

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What you need: Organic apple cider vinegar Sterile needle (use rubbing alcohol or fire to sterilize it) Cotton wool What to do: Clean the area. Use the sterile needle to poke a few holes in the mole. (There are no nerves, so it won't hurt). Apply an ACV-soaked piece of cotton to the mole for 20-30 minutes. Repeat daily until the mole falls off. (Should be within a a week).

8. Effective Fruit Fly Trap

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What you need: A jar Raw apple cider vinegar Small piece of paper Liquid dish detergent What to do: Mix 2/3 cup of apple cider vinegar and about a tablespoon of dish detergent in a jar. Create a cone out of the piece of paper and put it in the jar, as shown in the picture. Leave the jar where the fruit flies are and let the mix work its magic.

9. Homemade Weed Killer

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Mix ½ gallon (2 liters) of apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup salt, and ½ teaspoon of liquid dish detergent. Put in a spray bottle and spray any weed you want to get rid of.

10. Homemade Cough Remedy

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What you need: 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons of honey 2 tablespoons of water ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger What to do: Mix all the ingredients in a jar and shake well to mix them. Take a teaspoon for a child aged 2-9 years, and a tablespoon for ages 10 and up.

11. Better Hair Care With Baking Soda and ACV

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What you need: Apple cider vinegar Baking soda Water Squeeze bottle What to do: Hair wash: Mix 4-5 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 cup of water and pour into a squeeze bottle. Wet your hair, then pour the mixture on it. Make sure to get it on all your hair. Let it sit for about a minute, then rinse thoroughly. Conditioning: Make a mixture of 1:4 ACV and water. Squeeze any excess water from your hair. Cover your hair with the mixture and rub it in like a regular conditioner. Thoroughly rinse your hair.

12. Soothe and Heal a Sunburn

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Apply straight to the burn, or you can dilute it with a bit of water if it stings too much. Use a towel or washcloth and keep it on the affected for 20-30 minutes.

13. Heal Eczema

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Mix ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar with 3 cups of water and lightly apply on the affected area. Caution – it may sting.

H/T: diply.com / Title photo: flickr.com How Apple Cider Vinegar Can Change Your Life

Health Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

There are no official guidelines concerning taking vinegar internally. Some people take one to two teaspoons a day, mixed in a glass of water, before meals or in the morning, and report benefits from doing so. The risk of taking small amounts of vinegar is low, and research suggests it may have some real health benefits.
Diabetes
Vinegar is said to be anti-glycemic and has a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels. It’s thought that the acetic acid in vinegar may lower blood sugar by preventing the complete digestion of complex carbohydrates, which is accomplished either by accelerating gastric emptying or increasing the uptake of glucose by bodily tissues.
One theory is that vinegar might inactivate some of the digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates into sugar, thus slowing the conversion of complex carbohydrate into sugar from a meal into your bloodstream.
This gives your body more time to pull sugar out of your blood, preventing your sugar levels from spiking. Quite a bit of research supports the use of vinegar as a diabetic treatment as well.
One study found that vinegar treatment improved insulin sensitivity in 19 percent of individuals with type 2 diabetes and 34 percent of those with pre-diabetes.
Yet another study found taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed lowered blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by up to 6 percent by the morning.
Heart Health
Vinegar supports heart health in multiple ways. As explained in the Journal of Food Science:
“Polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, which is present in high levels in apple cider vinegar, could inhibit oxidation of LDLs and improve health by preventing cardiovascular diseases.”
One study showed that vinegar could lower cholesterol in laboratory rats,7 while another study on rats found their blood pressure could be lowered by the acetic acid in vinegar.
Vinegar has also been found to decrease triglyceride levels and VLDL levels (the damaging form of cholesterol) in animal studies.
Weight Loss
Vinegar may help you lose weight, as it appears to have an anti-obesity effect by increasing satiety and reducing the total amount of food consumed.
For instance, when volunteers consumed a small amount of vinegar along with a high-carb meal (a bagel and juice) they consumed less food for the remainder of the day. The reduction equated to about 200 to 275 calories a day – an amount that would result in a monthly weight loss of up to 1.5 pounds.
In addition, separate research found taking vinegar along with bread not only lowered glucose and insulin responses, but also increased levels of satiety. The rating of satiety was directly related to the acetic acid level in the vinegar.
Sinus Congestion
Apple cider vinegar helps to break up and reduce mucous in your body, helping to clear your sinuses. It also has antibacterial properties, making it useful for infections. Sore Throat
The antibacterial properties in apple cider vinegar may be useful for sore throats as well. Gargle with a mixture of about one-third cup of apple cider vinegar mixed with warm water as needed.
Digestion and Acid Reflux
Acid reflux typically results from having too little acid in your stomach. You can easily improve the acid content of your stomach by taking one tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a large glass of water daily. The pectin in apple cider vinegar may also help to soothe intestinal spasms.
Skin Irritations
Apple cider vinegar works for a variety of skin ailments, from bug bites to poison ivy to sunburn. You can either apply it directly to the irritated area or try soaking in a bath with about one cup of vinegar added.
Warts
Topical application of apple cider vinegar may help remove warts, likely because of the high levels of acetic acid it contains.12 You can try soaking a cotton ball in vinegar and applying it to the wart, covered, overnight.
Energy Boost
Apple cider vinegar contains potassium and enzymes to help banish fatigue. Plus, its amino acids may help prevent the buildup of lactic acid in your body, further preventing fatigue.
Apple Cider Vinegar Around Your Home
Generally, you can use distilled white vinegar for household use and the cider vinegars, made from fermenting fruits such as apples, for consumption. However, if you prefer you can use apple cider vinegar around your home as well.
Natural Cleaning
Vinegar is one of the best natural cleaning agents there is, and this is largely due to its antimicrobial properties. When added to food, the organic acids in vinegar (especially the acetic acid) pass into cell membranes to kill bacteria. Foods fermented with vinegar have a natural arsenal of antimicrobial organic acids, including acetic, lactic, ascorbic, citric, malic, propionic, succinic, and tartaric acids. One study found acetic acid to be lethal to even E. coli O157:H7, while other research has shown substances such as acetic acid, lemon juice, or a combination of lemon juice and vinegar to be effective against salmonella.
Weed Killer
Vinegar is very effective to control weeds in your garden. Howard Garrett, also known as The Dirt Doctor, shared his recipe for vinegar-based herbicide (this spray will injure any plant it touches, so use it only on those you want to remove):
Herbicide Formula
•1 gallon of 10 percent (100 grain) vinegar
•Add 1 ounce orange oil or d-Limonene
•Add 1 tablespoon molasses (optional - some say it doesn't help)
•1 teaspoon liquid soap or other surfactant (such as Bio Wash)
•Do not add water Neutralize Odors
Apple cider vinegar in a bowl will help to neutralize odors in your home.
Fruit and Veggie Wash
Vinegar is one of the best natural agents for removing certain pesticides and bacteria from your fresh produce. Try a solution of 10 percent vinegar to 90 percent water as a bath to briefly soak produce. Just place your veggies or fruit in the solution, swish them around, and rinse thoroughly (don’t use this process on fragile fruits like berries since they could be damaged in the process or soak up too much vinegar through their porous skins).
Hygiene and Beauty
You might even want to keep some apple cider vinegar in your bathroom cabinet…
Hair Rinse
Apple cider vinegar helps remove product build-up and balance your scalp’s pH level. Try a weekly rinse of one-third cup of vinegar mixed with four cups of water. For dandruff, try spraying your scalp with equal parts vinegar and water (mixed), wrapping a towel around your head, and leaving it to sit for an hour. Then, wash out and repeat up to twice a week.
Facial Toner
Diluted apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball makes a simple facial toner and cleanser to help prevent breakouts. It might even help bruises to fade faster.
Deodorant
Apple cider vinegar helps kill odor-causing bacteria, so dab a bit under your arms for a natural deodorant.
Oral Health
Gargling with diluted apple cider vinegar can help to eliminate bad breath and whiten teeth. Keep in mind, however, that apple cider vinegar is highly acidic. The main ingredient is acetic acid, which is quite harsh, so you should always dilute it with water before swallowing. Pure, straight apple cider vinegar could damage your tooth enamel or the tissues of your mouth and throat. (There is, in fact, one reported incident of long-term esophageal damage to a woman who got an apple cider vinegar supplement capsule stuck in her throat.)
Foot Odor
Wiping your feet down with apple cider vinegar can help to eliminate odor-causing bacteria and smells from your feet