| Apple cider vinegar has been used to treat | | | | tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into 8 |
| various illnesses for centuries. If one can | | | | ounces of water or juice and drink it all at |
| get past its bitter taste, one can find | | | | once, 3 times per day. |
| relief in its healing attributes. It has been | | | | |
| known to aid in the treatment of arthritis, | | | | - When added to apple juice, it tastes like |
| gout, acne, high cholesterol, chronic | | | | cider and is much more pleasant to drink. |
| fatigue, and acid reflux. | | | | |
| | | | - It can also be stirred into a cup of tea. |
| One of its more common purposes is to stave | | | | |
| off a cold or flu. It is said to help cure a | | | | - If drinking apple cider vinegar is out of |
| sore throat, soothe a stubborn cough, and | | | | the question, add it to various sauces, |
| treat a sinus infection, the usual symptoms | | | | marinades, and/or dressings. |
| that accompany a cold or flu. Using an apple | | | | |
| cider vinegar flu remedy is easy, natural, | | | | The recommended dosage for apple cider |
| and safe for most individuals. | | | | vinegar is up to 3 tablespoons daily. It is |
| | | | also available in capsule form at many health |
| How it works | | | | food and vitamin stores. Taking a capsule |
| | | | every day keeps your body's pH level stable, |
| When you contract a cold, your body's pH | | | | rendering your immune system strong to fight |
| factor becomes slightly more alkaline. Apple | | | | off a cold or flu. |
| cider vinegar, which is acidic, helps to | | | | |
| rebalance the body's acid level. | | | | Other Remedial Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar |
| | | | Flu |
| Sinus Infection | | | | |
| | | | - To help relieve chest congestion due to a |
| In the case of a sinus infection, the apple | | | | cold or flu, soak a piece of brown paper in |
| cider vinegar remedy slows down mucus | | | | apple cider vinegar and cover one side with |
| production and most often eliminates watery | | | | black pepper. Strap the paper (pepper-side |
| eyes because it contains high amounts of | | | | down) to the chest area and leave on for |
| potassium. It will rapidly thin the mucous, | | | | approximately 30 minutes. |
| turning it from thick green or white to clear | | | | |
| and runny. Apple cider vinegar contains many | | | | - To calm a stubborn cough due to a cold or |
| vitamins, nutrients and trace elements of | | | | flu, sprinkle some apple cider vinegar onto |
| copper, iron, silicon, magnesium, | | | | the pillow before you sleep. |
| phosphorous, and calcium. | | | | |
| | | | - To soothe a sore throat due to a cold or |
| How to take it | | | | flu, mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar |
| | | | and water and gargle every hour, making sure |
| There are several ways to integrate apple | | | | to rinse your mouth thoroughly afterwards in |
| cider vinegar into your diet in order to | | | | order to prevent the acid from eroding the |
| benefit from its remedial effects. The degree | | | | enamel on your teeth. |
| of effectiveness of an apple cider vinegar | | | | |
| flu remedy is not solely based on how you | | | | - To relieve a sinus headache and stuffy |
| take it, but also on when you take it. Some | | | | nose, add 1/8 of a cup of apple cider vinegar |
| use it as a daily tonic, while others ingest | | | | to the water solution in the vaporizer. |
| it at the very first sign of a cold or sinus | | | | |
| infection. | | | | Disclaimer: The use of an apple cider vinegar |
| | | | flu remedy is known to be quite effective and |
| - Since the taste is bitter, it is often | | | | safe; however, it is imperative to consult a |
| mixed with other liquids. You can dilute 1/8 | | | | doctor regarding any medical issues you may |
| to 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar into 16 | | | | have. Although the use of natural flu |
| ounces of water or juice, and sip the drink | | | | remedies and other alternative medicines is |
| throughout the day. | | | | becoming increasingly popular, they are meant |
| | | | to complement traditional medicines; they are |
| - If you are the brave type, dilute 2 | | | | not a replacement for prescription drugs. |