Friday, July 10, 2009

Apple Cider Vinegar Cool Health Benefits



Everyone knows how good an apple is for their health. When this same apple is allowed to ferment, the fruit acid that is formed is more potent that one can imagine. It is loaded with pectin, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chlorine, fluorine, copper, sulfur, and a range of vitamins. It also contains carboxylic acids, acetates, ketones, and aldehydes. With all these elements present in substantial quantities, one can only imagine the benefits that apple cider vinegar can provide. Let us take a look at some of them:

Apple Cider Vinegar Remedies

  • Heart Health: Apple cider vinegar contains potassium which in conjunction with other elements keeps blood thin and controls blood pressure. The fruit pectin in apple cider vinegar is a fiber which is useful in eliminating LDL, or the bad cholesterol, and fats as waste by products.

  • Bone Health: Calcium along with other minerals like magnesium, iron, and manganese help maintain bone density and mass. It helps ageing and menopausal women combat the evils of osteoporosis.

  • Arthritis: Apple cider vinegar is a detoxifier and helps eliminate toxins from the body, especially from tissues. This greatly relives arthritic pains.

  • Diabetes: Pectin helps stabilize blood glucose levels and hence is beneficial as diabetic supplement.

  • Yeast Infection: Acid unbalance in the body can cause several types of yeast infections. The malic acid and acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can help combat infections like Candida when applied topically (mixed in warm water) and ingested orally.

  • Weight Loss: Apple cider vinegar is known to curb appetite, boost metabolism, and help burn fat. Two tbsp of apple cider vinegar half an hour before every meal helps you eat less and aids in effective digestion.

  • Digestion: Apple cider vinegar is known to aid digestion by helping produce to hydrochloric acid and pepsin in the stomach responsible for digestion.

  • Skin Allergies: Acetic acid in apple cider vinegar converts into acetate compounds which reduce toxicity levels increased during allergies. This helps alleviate many skin allergies.

  • Muscle Health: The amino acids in apple cider vinegar are good for muscle building and help combat muscle fatigue and soreness.

  • Overall Health: Due to the presence of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other compounds required for sound body function, apple cider vinegar is highly recommended for improving overall body health.

Other Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Remedies

Apple cider vinegar is known to reduce varicose veins and skin lesions. It is a powerful anti-septic and anti-biotic and hence effective in healing wounds and combating bacterial infections. Chest congestion can be greatly relived by applying warm apple cider vinegar mixed with pepper.

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