Vinegar has been used traditionally to treat various ailments. Kasmiah Mustapha looks at vinegar as a health remedy
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| Digestion |
1- Vinegar has contains a high content of acetic acid, which helps in the absorption of essential nutrients. It is a natural cure for constipation, improving bowel irregularity and removing toxins at a faster rate.
Weight loss
2 - Acetic acid can also prevent the build up of fat and helps speed up metabolism as well as burn calories faster. Add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to your drinking water daily in the morning. You should see results in just a few weeks.
Diabetes
3 - Several studies have found that vinegar may help lower glucose levels. Vinegar slows down the digestive enzymes’ process of breaking down carbohydrates into sugar. The glucose can be absorbed at a slower rate, preventing a sugar build-up in the bloodstream. Less insulin is released as the flow is better regulated.
Cold
4 - When you have a cold, the body becomes more alkaline. Vinegar will help to re-balance the body’s acid level and decrease the length of illness. Mix one teaspoon of vinegar in half a cup of warm water to fight the cold. Vinegar also helps with nasal congestion, allergies and asthma symptoms.
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| Insomnia |
5- It is said that apple cider vinegar is the cure for people suffering from insomnia. Mix vinegar with honey, dilute in warm water and drink it before bedtime. It will help you to fall asleep faster and longer.
Acne
6 - Vinegar is an effective natural agent that cures acne by killing the bacteria and balancing our skin’s pH level. It also absorbs excessive oil from our skin, which is a leading cause of acne. Dilute vinegar in water and then using a clean cotton, apply to your face and leave on for about 10 minutes.
Heart
7 - A epidemiological study has found that people who choose to have an oil and vinegar dressing on salads five to six times a week have lower rates of heart disease than people who didn’t.
Dandruff
8 - Apple cider vinegar is an effective fungicide and germ killer, making it a natural alternative treatment for dandruff. Apply pure vinegar on the scalp and massage it into the roots of the hair. Leave on for an hour before washing. Another benefit is that it leaves a shine on hair.
Hiccups
9 - It is annoying to experience hiccups. A simple remedy is to add one teaspoon of vinegar to a glass of warm water and drink it.
Body odour
10 - The acetic acid works as a natural deodorant and kills the bacteria that causes the offensive odour. Wipe underarms with undiluted vinegar to get rid of body odour. To treat smelly feet, soak feet in warm water mixed with one cup of vinegar.
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