Condiment, cleaner, health supplement…
Blanca seems to be recommending apple cider vinegar to every client she treats. In fact, she doesn't just recommend drinking it. She suggests that you should wash your hair with it too!
Apple cider vinegar balances PH levels through the body, reducing acidity. Disease cannot thrive in an alkalised environment, thus making ACV a powerful tool for good health.
But the benefits do not end here. It turns out that apple cider vinegar is a simple answer to cleaning, brightening and alkalising just about everything! So adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to your water (or shower) first thing in the morning may not be such a strange idea after all!
Here are a few ways to use apple cider vinegar:
Drinking it – Add a splash of ACV to a water bottle to drink throughout the day. It balances PH, creating an environment where disease cannot thrive. It aids in digestion by stimulating digestive enzymes and neutralising the lining of the digestive tract. It reduces allergy symptoms by drying up mucus and congestion. Several studies have found that vinegar helps lower blood glucose levels, helping individuals with pre-diabetic symptoms and diabetes. It normalises weight and helps to maintain levels of cholesterol already in the normal range. It boosts energy and breaks up the monotony of plain water. You can add ACV to your tea or juice. You can also throw it onto your salads for a lovely dressing!
Hair Rinse - Rinse hair with it after washing for incredible shine and volume! It reduces frizz and stimulates hair growth too!
Skin Care - Use a skin toner by applying a few drops to a cotton ball and rubbing your T-zone and other dry spots to reduce inflammation, clear up acne and exfoliate dry skin.
Flea and Tick Repellent for Animals – A chemical free treatment! Bathe your animal with shampoo, pat dry, and then spray a mix of 3/4 apple cider vinegar to 1/4 warm water all over the coat and massage into the skin. It creates a shiny coat in the same way that it treats human hair! If your cat has accidents in the house – clean the area, then spray ACV to deter your feline from marking the same spot twice. It is an excellent natural horse fly spray and horse hoof care product.
Natural Deoderiser (for body and environment) – It creates a beautiful apple scent when sprayed in the room and can be used as a personal deodorant.
Disinfectant – A natural and nontoxic cleaner. Mix 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar with 1 cup water, and use it as a natural and effective means of wiping down your kitchen and bathroom. Soak your toilet with apple cider vinegar overnight to clean and brighten the bowl.
Teeth Whitening – Rub or brush with ACV to remove stains on teeth.
Relieves Sunburnt Skin – Apply a washcloth soaked in ACV to suburned skin to reduce pain and prevent peeling. Leave washcloth in fridge to create a lovely cooling effect when treating the burn.
Weed Killer - Mix one part apple cider vinegar to eight parts water, and spray on weeds. Apple cider vinegar kills the weeds and leaves the rest of your garden to flourish.
Produce Wash and Soak – Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 4 litres of water and use to rinse or soak produce to rid it of unwanted pesticides, dirts, etc.
When taking internally….
Some people take two teaspoons a day mixed in a cup of water or juice. You can also add two teaspoons into a your water bottle to enjoy throughout the day. If you need a sweetener, use organic honey, 100% maple syrup, or molasses to taste. If you are diabetic, use the sweet substitute stevia.
Remember to choose an organic, unpasteurised ACV for best results!
