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Babyluv12
06-10-2007, 08:12 PM
Apple Cider Vinegar Usage And Dosage

The benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar can be traced back to Biblical times, the ancient Egyptians, Hippocrates, treated his patients with Apple Cider Vinegar (or ACV). Julius Caesar’s army used ACV to stay healthy and fight off disease. The Greeks and Romans kept vinegar vessels for healing and flavoring, and Samurai warriors drank it for strength and power. Today the benefits of ACV are still being felt and used daily, the traditional dosage of ACV is 2-3 TBLS of ACV in 8 oz of water 3x a day. Add honey to taste.

Ant problems
Spray a mixture of water and vinegar around openings where the ants are coming in, etc. It is the safest to use and the most effective in eliminating and preventing this problem.

Arthritis
Two teaspoons of ACV to eight-ounce glass of water also add 2 teaspoons of honey 3x a day. For external use, Soak the painful joint (hand or foot) in a hot but comfortable solution of ACV for ten minutes, two to three times a day a quarter of a cup of ACV to one and a half cups of water. For painful knees or shoulder you can make a poultice by soaking a cloth in a mixture of ACV and water. A quarter of a cup of ACV to one and a half cups of water. Repeat as needed though out the day.

Athlete's foot
Soak a cloth or cotton ball in ACV and apply it to the entire foot twice a day. Let ACV air dry before you put your socks and shoes on.

Acne
Apply a solution of ACV and water, 2 tablespoons to eight-ounce glass of water with a cloth or cotton ball several times a day. This will help reduce infection and dry out inflammation.

Asthma
One tablespoonful of ACV added to a glass of water and sip for half and hour. The wheezing should lessen in intensity. If wheezing still persist a second glass of the same mixture can be taken. Deep breathing exercises are also a beneficial treatment.

Apple cider vinegar baths
ACV baths can, alleviate itchiness, poison ivy, and sunburn discomfort. Use 2-4 cups ACV in a hot bath. It will also help combat “unfriendly” bacteria. .

Candida
An inexpensive remedy can be found by douching with a solution of ACV until the symptoms disappear. Add 2 tablespoons of ACV to a quart of lukewarm water.

Cholesterol
Two or 3 teaspoons to eight-ounces glass of water followed by a lifestyle that includes eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, maintaining your weight, exercising and avoiding processed foods. The amino acids contained in ACV can neutralize some of the harmful oxidized LDL cholesterol.

Cleaning/ Disinfecting
This all purpose cleaner works very well and is safe for pets. Mix a soulution of half water/ half vinegar and clean away any nasty messes. The smell goes away after it dries.


Colds
One teaspoon of ACV to ½ cup of water several times a day. It has been found that the pH factor of the body becomes a bit more alkaline prior to a cold or flu. When you take ACV it helps to rebalance the acid level of your body.

Coughs
Two teaspoons of ACV and 1-2 teaspoons of honey mixed with a glassful of water should be taken before meals, or when the irritation occurs.

Diabetes
Try a daily 2 or 3 teaspoons of ACV to eight-ounces glass of water. Adding dietary fiber, as contained in AVC, is said to be beneficial in controlling blood glucose levels.

Dizziness
Two teaspoons of ACV together with 2 teaspoons of honey in a glass of water 3x a day should help with dizziness considerably. However, one should never expect instant results, but you will notice a lessened of intensity.

Eczema
Take the usual dosage of ACV and honey in a glassful of water 3x a day, with meals. An application of well-diluted ACV can also be applied to the skin several times daily 1 teaspoonful to half a cup of water. There is usually a potassium deficiency in those people suffering from eczema.

Fatigue
Regular use of ACV can help beat fatigue. Take the usual dosage of ACV and honey in a glassful of water 3x a day, with meals.

Food Poisoning
There have been many cases where people who were taking ACV regularly did not suffer from food poisoning. ACV has an antiseptic quality that seems to combat food poisoning.

Hay fever
Before the onset of the hay-fever season the ordinary dosage of ACV and honey should then be taken 2-3 teaspoons of ACV and 1-2 teaspoons of honey in a glass of water, three times a day. This dosage should be maintained during the entire hay-fever season.

Headaches
There are several types of headache, caused by various reasons. An effective remedy is to take equal parts of ACV and water, place in a small pan on the stove, allow it to boil slowly. When the steam begin to raise from the pan lean your head over it until the fumes are comfortably strong. Inhale for approximately 50 to 80 breaths. Generally this alleviates the headache considerably, if not entirely. Inhaling the vapors from a small bottle of ACV can also help or if you have a vaporizer, add some ACV to the water and inhale the vapors for five minutes.

Heartburn-Hiccups
Taking the usual dosage of ACV and water before meals to help alleviate the unpleasant feeling of heartburn.

Sore throat
A gargle made from ACV and water could prove to be a great relief for a sore throat - be that a bacterial or virus infection. The solution is a 50/50 mixture, spit out the solution after gargling, and repeated every hour. After gargling rinse the mouth with clean water to prevent the acid from eroding the enamel on your teeth.

Weight loss
ACV has been used as a weight loss remedy for centuries. It has been suggested that the ACV works because it makes the body burn calories better, reduces appetite and gets the entire metabolism working. But whatever the reason, the fact remains that it has stood the test of time and has helped countless people to achieve their ideal weight. Taking the usual dosage of ACV and water before meals.

Leg cramps
Try a regular tonic of ACV 2 or 3 teaspoons to eight-ounces of water along with 1-2 teaspoon of honey. The ACV helps your body’s absorption of calcium and magnesium this will help protect against painful leg cramps.

Menstrual problems
A glass of ACV 2 or 3 teaspoons to eight-ounces of water in the morning has been reported to help reduce the flow and cramping of a heavy period.

Night sweats and Hot flashes
AVC has helped reduce night sweats and hot flashes for some menopausal and per-menopausal women. Use the regularly dosage of ACV.

Preventative agent
A tablespoon a day can help fight alot of illness in humans and pets, cats, dogs..etc...Also, a drop or two of ACV can be added to your bird's water once a week to prevent alot of diseases and fight bacteria.

Urinary Tract Infections
Try a dual combination of AVC and cranberry juice 2 teaspoons of ACV to an eight-ounce glass of cranberry juice.

If you have a hard time with the taste of ACV you can try adding it to a glass of cold or warm organic apple juice. There are also the over the counter tablets, but the liquid ACV works faster.

*This information is for informational purpose only and is not intended to replace the care or advice of a physician. I am not one.

Zazu_Love
06-15-2007, 12:20 AM
wow thanks for all the detailed info!! I drink it daily in OJ, budgies get it in their water and my bf takes the pills as he cannot abide by the taste or smell, but likes the benefits.

Cheers!

budgieboycoco
07-02-2007, 05:17 PM
so does this really help,or is it like the countless other things people say they work and dont?

i will start taking it because i am a bit chubby:p

Babyluv12
07-02-2007, 05:30 PM
so does this really help,or is it like the countless other things people say they work and dont?



It works.:D

Nancy
07-02-2007, 05:39 PM
My grandmother used to always keep a small bottle of ACV on the window sill for us kids to put on our mosquit bites. I got eaten by them so I always smelled like vinegar. It really did help the itching,
It works for ants, too. We have a bad ant problem at our beach house and since I started wiping down with ACV....no ants.

Babyluv12
07-02-2007, 05:49 PM
It works for ants, too. We have a bad ant problem at our beach house and since I started wiping down with ACV....no ants.

Very much so. I live on the first floor and ants were always sneaking in. Once I moved in and started cleaning with acv NO MORE ANTS! AT ALL!!!:D And it's safe for my babies-I couldn't spray raid..

absolutangel
07-03-2007, 01:30 PM
I may have to track some down! I hadn't heard about it until I saw it mentioned on another post on here. Out of interest how much do people put in their budgie's water? I assume just a drop?

Babyluv12
07-03-2007, 03:11 PM
Out of interest how much do people put in their budgie's water? I assume just a drop?

It depends how big the water bowl is. In mine I put about a drop or two every other day.

Nancy
07-03-2007, 03:46 PM
I put 1 tsp. per 1 cup of water. I read that somewhere or someone told me that amount. I also only give it every other day. Someone also suggested that to me. It seems to work well with my birds.

BUUZBEE
07-03-2007, 03:53 PM
I've been adding it to my soak mix too after a friend sugested it

Babyluv12
07-03-2007, 03:56 PM
I've been adding it to my soak mix too after a friend sugested it

It'll help stall the bacteria that forms in that heat- I add it to their quick to spoil food also.

BUUZBEE
07-03-2007, 04:26 PM
yes, its added as an anti bacterial

absolutangel
07-04-2007, 04:14 PM
It seems to come highly recommended so I'll look out for some next time I'm at the supermarket. Thanks for the advice on amount.

budgieboycoco
07-05-2007, 12:32 PM
Hey thanks guys! You even got my grandma hooked on it!(she uses it for her arthritus;))

Cinnamonroll
07-06-2007, 04:02 AM
So is it okay to put in eggfood? how long can I leave eggfood out anyways, I usually throw it away after 45 minutes

and I noticed my friend has a habit of dipping her fingers into ACV and getting her budgies to perch on that finger, I forgot to ask her what it is for, would you know? I am so curious, is it suppose to be good for their feet or so?

Babyluv12
07-06-2007, 04:07 AM
So is it okay to put in eggfood? how long can I leave eggfood out anyways, I usually throw it away after 45 minutes

and I noticed my friend has a habit of dipping her fingers into ACV and getting her budgies to perch on that finger, I forgot to ask her what it is for, would you know? I am so curious, is it suppose to be good for their feet or so?

45 minutes is fine as long as it's not smoldering hot- I am assuming she does that as a natural anti bacterial.;)

tweet 52
07-06-2007, 12:06 PM
Yes,it is good for a lot of things.I use it everyday I have diabetes, it keeps blood glucose levels down,my brother-in-law has a bad hip and socks in it in the tube ,says it hepls him a lot.

Violetblue
07-10-2007, 06:09 PM
Just some things to think about with ACV.

Acetic acid is what any vinegar is. It is a weak acid, but it is a strong enough acid that it will "burn" the soft tissue of the mouth and throat. Another thread suggests giving it to budgies directly, undiluted as a form of therapy, however by comparison, I would suggest taking a direct swig out of a bottle of ACV and feel what it is like in your mouth.

When you take HAc and put it in water it partially ionizes and that's what is happening to your tissues. So dilute is very safe.

The acids of your stomach are at equivalent pH of Hydrochloric Acid, about pH 1, very strong acids. Our stomachs are designed to deal with bacteria and parasites, birds like crows and other carrion eating animals have excess stomach acid to deal with the bacterium produced through rotting tissue.

Much research needs to be done with the benefits of ACV, I suggest a brand like Braggs, that has the mother, or the enzymes and trace minerals which are of great benefit. Bragg has a book you can get with a lot of information.

A weak acid makes a buffer, which can absorb excess strong acid in the stomach. This is a possible benefit for humans with stomach acid problems. Again, dilute concentrations, to lower the concentration, and it can be very helpful. ACV isn't acting as an acid that will kill off bacteria, but perhaps when meals containing dairy and other difficult to digest food are eaten it does act to help digest them. In general it's not as strong as your stomach acid, but anecdotal evidence seems to suggest that it is helping your stomach deal with excess acid. So instead of milk of magnesia, you can help your stomach with ACV, which acts as a buffer solution.

There is a lot of good info at the Braggs website http://www.bragg.com/

The main thing I wanted to post was to not feed it directly to your bird. It can't be pleasant, though it is not a strong acid, and has a relatively low K value, so a bulk of it stays in the HAc form, it's still has a portion that is causing it to be uncomfortable in your mouth.

ACV is a surface antibacterial because it kills by breaking the cell wall of a bacteria, it lowers the pH and literally cooks the cell proteins, or denatures them. In your stomach, your body has dealt with this through the stomach lining. Your mouth, throat etc isn't designed for it.

There is no research on this, so please take logical precautions with any "miracle" food. I am not a doctor, etc, but a chemistry/pharmacy student.

Budgiekin
07-10-2007, 07:05 PM
I am leaving the article as is with the counter-argument so that members can make their own decision about what to do with the information.

Please note that the use of apple cider vinegar in its concentrated (undiluted) form is not being suggested in the article.