Apple Cider Vinegar Offers Great Health Benefits

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:06:53 +0000

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Apple cider vinegar has been used for centuries and is called a “wonder drug”. Why? It helps cure almost everything!

High cholesterol. Apple cider vinegar reduces cholesterol levels in the body.

Blood pressure. It helps regulate high blood pressure.

Bones. Calcium in the vinegar helps strengthen the bone structure, which is especially good for older people.

Weight loss. Since the vinegar helps break down fat it is useful for weight loss. It also reduces cravings for sweets.

Acne. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, apple cider vinegar is used as an acne treatment.

Alkaline effect. Many of the deceases of the modern society are caused by over-consumption of acidic foods. The vinegar has an alkaline effect and helps reduce the acidity of the body.

Detox. The vinegar helps remove toxins from the body.

Raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar

The list can be made long. Here are some other known uses:

headaches
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
diabetes
chronic fatigue
arthritis
weak bones
constipation
indigestion
diarrhea
mild food poisoning
eczema
acne
age spots
cellulite
hair loss
bad breath

Spoon of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar

Internal use

Use it in marinades and salads.
Start a morning routine where you mix one tablespoon of vinegar in a glass of water and drink it directly when you wake up. If the taste is too strong for you, add a teaspoon of honey.

External use

Mix one part of apple cider vinegar and 3-4 parts of water. Apply to skin with a cotton pad. You can just leave it on skin, or rinse it after about 20 minutes.
This improves the skin tone and helps fight skin problems such as acne.

Where to find it?

Make sure that you buy organic and unfiltered vinegar. It is brownish in color and does not have a very clear consistence. The processed and filtered vinegar that is sold in supermarkets does not have any of these good properties and is therefore useless.
Try a whole food store or order from Amazon:

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Detox with Ginger

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:53:03 +0000

Fresh ginger root

If you don’t yet have ginger in your health toolbox, it is time to add it now. Ginger is a magical root with many good qualities, and it will help you clean and wake your system up.

Detoxification. Ginger cleans bowels and kidneys from toxins, resulting in better well being and a clearer skin.

Digestion. By increasing production of digestive fluids ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping.

Blood circulation. Ginger stimulates blood circulation and can relieve headaches and other problems caused by bad blood circulation.

Anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is proved to help people suffering from conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism.

Morning sickness and motion sickness. With no side effects, ginger is a good alternative to traditional medication.

With so many good properties, ginger should be a daily ingredient in our menu. There are many ways to eat ginger, it is widely used in asian cooking, but I prefer drinking ginger tea. It is a delicious and warming drink, perfectly suited to kick-start the day with. You can of course drink it anytime during the day.

Where to find it? Ginger is a root that can be found in most supermarkets and the best thing is that it costs no more then potatoes or carrots.

So, ready to start? Check out this recipe:

Lemon, Ginger and Honey Tea

Take a two inch piece of ginger, remove bark. Slice it into several pieces and put them into a cup. Add boiling water, a table spoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon.