Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar  (ACV) has been used for detoxification, to purify blood to cleanse lymph nodes and improve the immune system, since 5000BC.

From that time until now, it has been used to whiten teeth, remove warts, ease varicose veins, cure colds, soothe sunburn, repel fleas and as a natural deodorant.

Studies now show that ACV is excellent for correcting pH balance, especially in the skin mantle as a skin toner and in the stomach, removing acid reflux, bloating and indigestion.

They also show that ACV has the ability to balance blood sugar by improving insulin sensitivity, and so may have an application for those with insulin dependent type 2 diabetic.  When there is a lack of insulin sensitivity, fat accumulates around the belly and waist, so ACV has the added benefit of decreasing belly fat and waist size.  It also decrease triglycerides, lowers cholesterol and decreases blood pressure. 

I like to use it because it kills pathogens including fungus, and wiping kitchen benches and appliances, disinfects and reduces any mould or E coli that may be around, as well as polishing them. I also use it as a hair condition after shampooing.

Apple cider vinegar can be bought at the supermarket and it is really easy to make.  It takes only minutes to put together, but it must rest for quite some time, so patience is a virtue.

Here's how.

• Gather together a very clean glass jar, a clean cloth, white sugar, filtered water, apple pieces (apple skins or cores will do).  I used apples that the birds had pecked and left, cutting the pecked bit off and then cutting the apple into chunks. I always use apples straight from my tree so they are organic.
• Put the apple pieces into the glass jar so it is 3/4 full.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of sugar to one cup of water.  You may need a few of these depending upon the volume of your glass jar.
• Pour the sugar water over the apple pieces. Make sure there is enough to cover the apple pieces.  
• Press the apple pieces under the sugar water so they are submerged.  A grape leaf does a good job.
• Cover with a cloth and leave in a cosy place for as long as it takes to bubble.  This may take a while.
• When it is bubbling nicely, tip out the apple pieces and discard.  
• Let the liquid sit until it has the smell you like.  You can use it straight away.

Apple cider vinegar is an ancient folk remedy that has stood the test of time, but it does contains acetic acid so if you are thinking of drinking it, please, dilute with water, or add it to olive oil as a salad dressing.

Until next time, here's to your very good health.

Linda.


















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