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I've read that it's good for colds, stomach aches, flu, etc...

What are some other (even creative) uses for ACV?

flag	asked Nov 16 2011 at 22:06 Ben Nash 2,822●2●15●46

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Anytime I eat at home I'll have about two teaspoons straight down the throat while we are cooking, before eating. Just something I started doing years ago after a lifetime of watching my grandfather drink a cocktail of honey, ACV, squeeze of lemon in water. I just prefer it down quick style. – ben61820 Nov 17 2011 at 2:27

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Drinking 2 TBSP in 8oz of water cleared up my stopped up nose fairly quickly. – L. Nov 17 2011 at 3:30

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Ben61829- I love that cocktail, hot water with lemon, raw ACV, and raw honey. cures just about everything! If it's a cold morning add in some cayenne and it will warm your body up nicely. – Jeff Nov 17 2011 at 4:10

Dean · Accepted Answer · 2011-11-16 23:39:18Z UTC

http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html

It's used for allergies, acid reflux, gout, arthritis, headaches, yeast infections, psoriasis, depression, sinus infections, acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, candida, sore throats, contact dermatitis, IBS etc.

I suspect that it positively influences dysbiosis and SIBO.

Annika · Answer 2 · 2011-11-16 23:45:57Z UTC

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Works great on my husband's heartburn.

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JS Paleo · Answer 3 · 2011-11-16 22:48:10Z UTC

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Shampoo...Best shampoo! no joke

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I was just gonna say this! I use it no more than once a week, but it is awesome. – kricka Nov 16 2011 at 23:20

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What about the smell? Do you or others notice the smell of ACV in your hair? – Ben Nash Nov 17 2011 at 4:05

Does it fizz? – Dan Apr 28 at 11:23

A at Grain Free Diet · Answer 4 · 2011-11-17 00:05:37Z UTC

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It's a great moisturizer on dry, cracked hands. Just put some on a cotton ball, rub over the affected area, let dry.

answered Nov 17 2011 at 0:05

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Allie · Answer 5 · 2011-11-17 00:26:15Z UTC

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Conditioner, dilute in a bit of water
Face toner, dab some on your face after a shower to prevent acne
salad dressing
Stomach a bit whoosy? Take a tablespoon in water.
Eat too much fat and feel sick? (see above comment) ... yes ... I've done this before ... the bone marrow just tasted so good ....

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Ditto on the face toner. I dilute it with water and add drops of lavender and tea tree essential oils. Works better than any toner I have bought to cleanse and prevent breakouts! Does sting my eyes until it dries...But since it's homemade, the strength can be adjusted to personal preference. – Createveryday Feb 19 2012 at 11:18

Matt · Answer 6 · 2011-11-17 02:59:07Z UTC

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It "fixes" what ails you and it makes a great placebo, too!

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ilu · Answer 7 · 2011-11-17 03:08:38Z UTC

Breaking down kidney stones. I was having sudden bouts of "drop to the floor" pains around my flank/kidney area after I started drinking milk after a long break from it. I've had these pains before and they subsided after I cut out all milk and upped my water intake.

This time, I drank a couple tablespoons of cider diluted in water every couple hours. I could actually feel tinee tiny bits of something passing along my urinary tract when it came time to pee. The whole thing without pain. I'm positive the cider broke down whatever little and growing deposits I had.

Dunnie · Answer 8 · 2011-11-16 22:52:22Z UTC

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Saw this "recipe" for a drink on a blog today: apple cider vinegar, water, sliced ginger. Sounds kinda good, might try it.

(said blog post: http://ashleyrosehelvey.blogspot.com/2011/11/braggs-apple-cider-vinegar-distilled.html)

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panteleimon · Answer 9 · 2011-11-16 22:42:33Z UTC

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A book came out in the 60s (The Apple Cider Vinegar Cure?) that said it was good for weight loss. (I remember my mother taking it).

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Createveryday · Answer 10 · 2012-02-19 11:14:19Z UTC

ACV has be very effective for me in treating acid reflux and improving digestion. This was especially helpful at two points in my life:

Gut healing when I first went gluten-free
Pregnancy!

I still often drink it in the mornings because it feels cleansing/energizing. I also take it now and then to support my digestion. (When I drink a large amount of plain water, it can induce reflux in me. If I put a bit of ACV in the water, I can drink as much as I like without problem...And it is more thirst quenching, so I drink less.)

Huey · Answer 11 · 2011-11-17 02:55:00Z UTC

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I used too much making bone broth the other day. Tasted like candy of sorts. Couldn't eat it like a meal, but little snacklets were nice. I suppose I just could have diluted it if I wanted. Dint want to.

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BeefWalker · Answer 12 · 2013-04-28 07:38:03Z UTC

Why do I keep coming back here? Who's dim enough to be drinking ACV straight?

It's acid people, ACID. It'll ruin your teeth and most likely burn the shit out of your oesophagus - permanently. Look it up folks. You KNOW this surely? I mean, honestly, it's simple common sense. Use ACV by all means but either dilute it or consume it with food to minimise the contact.

We all know how bad juice is for our teeth, so it follows that something far more acidic is going to need a bit of thought before we guzzle it.

Richard N · Answer 13 · 2011-11-17 02:18:05Z UTC

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warning...worst thing for your breath

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Apple Cider Vinegar Uses?

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