Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar made from apple or cider. Many people use it for health, beauty and cleaning. It is also used to as a flea repellent to keep fleas away from your pet dogs and home furniture.
Here are some of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar:
1. It helps to relieve exhaustion due to extreme physical activity.
Apple cider vinegar contains amino acids that can prevent the buildup of build up of lactic acid in the body which can cause exhaustion as a result of extreme physical activity. It also contains potassium and enzymes that help to relieve fatigue. One or two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar added to a glass of water can help to relieve exhaustion.
2. It helps to whiten teeth.
Many people use this vinegar to remove stains, whiten teeth, and kill bacteria in the mouth and gums.
3. It helps to kill bacteria that can cause stomach upset.
If you are suffering from an upset stomach due to bacterial infection, sipping some apple cider vinegar can help to eliminate the problem. Its antibiotic properties work to contain or kill the organisms that trigger diarrhea. It also contains pectin which works effectively to alleviate intestinal spasms.
4. It helps to stop hiccups.
Many people use apple cider vinegar to stop hiccup attacks. Taking a teaspoonful of of ACV would be sufficient to stop it.
5. It helps to prevent indigestion.
Apple cider vinegar is used traditionally to prevent indigestion most especially if it is taken about 30 minutes before a person indulges in foods that may cause stomach troubles. Drinking a glass of warm water laced with one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of ACV 30 minutes before dining can help to prevent indigestion.
6. It helps to relieve night time leg cramps.
Apple cider vinegar is an old folk remedy for night time leg cramps. You can treat night time leg cramps by drinking a glass of warm water mixed with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey.
7. It helps to relieve stuffy nose.
Drinking a glass of water laced with a teaspoon of ACV can help to decongest your nasal air passages.
8. It helps to relieve sore throat.
The antibacterial properties of ACV work to kill bacteria that can cause sore throat. Create your gargle and mouthwash by mixing 1/4 cup of ACV with 1/4 cup warm water. Use this formula to gargle once every hour.
These are some of the common health benefits of apple cider vinegar. You can try it to see how it works.
