Health Benefits
of
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple
cider vinegar is antibacterial and anti-fungal and gives the immune
system a good boost. It is cheap, easy to use and it really benefits
our health in numerous ways. Hippocrates, the father of medicine
thought of it as a powerful elixir and a naturally occurring antibiotic
and antiseptic that fights germs. Ancient Egyptians, Roman’s and Greeks
used it. And Apple Cider Vinegar is mentioned in the Bible as an
antiseptic and healing agent. Even Columbus had barrels of vinegar on
his ships for the prevention of scurvy. Indeed, Apple Cider Vinegar has
been used for thousands of years, as both a health and cleansing agent.
As a high potassium electrolyte balancer, it remineralizes the body and
helps normalize the blood’s alkaline acid balance.
Apple
Cider Vinegar proves most beneficial to people or animals with
arthritis because it breaks down calcium deposits in the joints while
remineralizing the bones. It has proven to be equally beneficial to
dogs with hip dysplasia.
Apple
Cider Vinegar is a good remedy for food poisoning and helpful in
digestive upsets. It is also effective for urinary tract infections and
it lowers high blood pressure. In animals, it is helpful in skin and
coat problems. For those on diuretics, it is helpful in replacing
potassium depletion. Use one teaspoonful in the dog or cat’s drinking
water daily as a healthy tonic. Two teaspoonfuls in a pint of water,
for yourself.
For
centuries, people have recognized apple cider vinegar’s health benefits
to fight infection, promote digestion, and even fight osteoporosis. So
when you eat that salad with the cider vinegar and oil dressing, you’re
reaping large health benefits as well as good taste!