Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits
Organic Vinegar Fights Colds, Heartburn, More
Sep 8, 2009
The natural health benefits of organic apple cider vinegar include relief from heartburn and other common digestive problems, and if taken as part of a daily regimen, can minimize the likelihood of catching the common cold, reduce sinus infections, strengthen the immune system, and more. Organic cider vinegar is a natural anti-bacterial, containing many vital minerals and trace elements. The key to its success is organic vinegar's ability, when taken in a twice-daily dose, to return the body to its ideal pH (acidity) level. When the correct pH level is maintained, the body is much less likely to suffer from common temporary illnesses.
Treatment for Heartburn
The idea of an acidic product being able to relieve heartburn is not a mystery anymore. Antacid pills relieve heartburn by virtually shutting down acid production in the stomach. This gives a form of relief but at the same time, temporarily brings the digestion process to a halt. That is not the best way to get relief! Instead, taking a couple of teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar when heartburn or acid reflux happens will give the stomach the right balance of acid to provide quick relief and still allow digestion to continue properly. Even when going to bed with a full stomach and a case of heartburn starting to flare up, those two teaspoons of organic vinegar mixed in a little water will do wonders. After taking the vinegar it is usually safe to lie right back down and go to sleep.
Organic Versus Regular Vinegar
A respected home remedy, organic apple cider vinegar is made of organic whole apples, cold pressed, not pasteurized. No chemicals are added. The "mother of vinegar", a gelatinous substance that forms in the natural fermentation process, is a key component in many health benefits of organic-style vinegar. Because no preservatives have been added, organic vinegar must be refrigerated after opening.
Health benefits of organic apple cider vinegar far exceed the cheaper, filtered varieties commonly sold in grocery stores. These commercial varieties have been distilled or filtered to make the vinegar look clear so that it appeals to the general public. Processing vinegar in this way takes out some of the health benefits in the product. Organic vinegar such as Bragg's brand can be found in larger grocery chains, and it will cost twice as much as the cheaper filtered kinds, but it is worth it.
Take Vinegar Twice a Day
Two daily doses of organic apple cider vinegar are recommended. Start with one teaspoon of vinegar in 1/3 cup of water, and work up to two teaspoons. The organic variety smells and tastes much more pleasant than the filtered varieties. Still, it is a strong flavor, so adding a bit of honey will help. Some sensitive people prefer to add the vinegar and honey to a tall glass of water, diluting the taste, and while it is healthier to drink lots of water, failing to finish the glass means not getting the full dose of the vinegar.
People who still find the taste unpalatable may reap the benefits of daily doses of vinegar by using it in salads and other foods. There are many tasty recipes that include vinegar, such as Three Bean Salad, salad dressings, and so forth.
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