As a natural anti-inflammatory, apple cider vinegar can help diminish the appearance of a bruise within just three days. Dip a wash cloth or paper towel in a mix of apple cider vinegar and water and apply to the affected area for 10 minutes a day for best results.
If you take 1 to 2 tablespoons of vinegar diluted in water at the start of your meal, it lowers the amount of glucose (sugar) entering your blood stream. According to Dr. Carol Johnston of Arizona State University, it is believed that the acetic acid in vinegar blocks enzymes, preventing the sugar from entering the blood stream. This same effect is not seen with vinegar pills.
Visit Arizona State University’s website for additional on Dr. Johnston’s research.
For relief of heartburn or acid indigestion, take 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
To clean the calcium deposit of the humidifier reservoir, heat 450 ml (1 ¾ cups) of vinegar in the microwave for 2 minutes. Pour vinegar into reservoir and replace cap. Let sit for 1 hour. Remove vinegar. Reservoir should be clean and calcium free. Contact manufacturer before cleaning with this method or review manufacturer’s directions.
Douse with vinegar. It will soothe irritation and relieve itching.
Lightly rub white distilled or cider vinegar on skin. Reapply as needed.
Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to your bath water.
After shampooing, rinse with a solution of ½ cup vinegar and 2 cups of warm water.
Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow. For another great gargle: 1 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vinegar, gargle then drink.
Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar to the vaporizer. (Be sure to check vaporizer instructions for additional water measurement.)
Apply ice-cold vinegar right away for fast relief. Will prevent burn blisters.
To clear up respiratory congestion, inhale a vapor mist from a steaming pot containing water and several spoonfuls of vinegar.
Soak toes in a solution of vinegar and water, using 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water, 15 minutes per day.
Mix a teaspoon of half apple cider vinegar, half honey in a glass of water with a teaspoon of orange flavored Knox gelatin.
Drink some apple cider vinegar in water, with honey added. This concoction can help calm a queasy stomach.
Apply a paste made from vinegar and cornstarch. Keep on until itch disappears.
Moisten cornmeal with apple cider vinegar. Scrub hands, rinse in cold water and pat dry.
Combine 1 cup white distilled vinegar to 2 gallons warm water. Soak feet for 45 minutes then use a pumice stone or file to remove dead skin from heels and callused areas of feet.
Mix lukewarm/warm water with a cup of white distilled vinegar. Immerse area with wart and soak 20 minutes every day until wart disappears.
Combine equal amounts of water, white distilled vinegar and liquid dish soap in a spray bottle. Use on skin, as needed.
This website is not intended to provide medical advice on personal health matters or to guide treatment — which is only appropriately done by a qualified health professional.
