APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, THE WONDER "DRUG"

[Myriel RAouine]

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, THE WONDER "DRUG" OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY

LIVING TESTIMONY TO THE POWER OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Sarah-Kate Lynch of the New Zealand Herald wrote about Dr. Patricia
Bragg:

"I've never had a coke, never had a beer or vodka, and these," says American health crusader, Dr. Patricia Bragg, thrusting her fingers towards me, "are virgin nails, all 10 of them. I have never worn nail polish. I don't need a girdle and I don't need a bra."

 

I've come to visit this eccentric, bright 5-foot nutritionist to see what she has to say that has millions of Americans following her advice. She's the author of 22 books, one which promotes three glasses daily of 1 to 2 teaspoons equally of raw, organic apple cider vinegar band raw honey in a glass of distilled water to keep old age at bay. (Over 5 million copies sold.) "I specialize in longevity," she tells me, and practicing what she preaches certainly seems to have worked for her; although it's hard to tell exactly how well because her age is a secret.

She demonstrates how limber she is and shows me how she used to dance
with Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Arthur Murray; all of whom she advised
on how to stay healthy and fit. She says that good posture equals
instant youthfulness! I realize that no matter what age, this tiny,
colorful powerhouse has more energy than 100,000 slobs put together.

"I love being a Health Crusader sharing the miracles of healthy living,"
she says. She credits her father, Paul C. Bragg with starting the
health-food movement in America after making a pact with God at 16 to do
just that if he survived the tuberculosis that was killing him. She
continues his work, traveling the world lecturing on the benefits of
healthy eating, selling her Bragg Healthy Lifestyle books and promoting
her Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar and her Liquid Aminos…….

Research worldwide supports and commends what Hippocrates (the father of
medicine) found and treated his patients with in 400 B.C. He discovered
that natural, undistilled Apple Cider Vinegar (or ACV)* is a powerful
cleansing and healing elixir – a naturally occurring antibiotic and
antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria – for a healthier,
stronger, longer life!

The versatility of ACV as a powerful body cleansing agent is legendary.
It's been traced to Egyptian urns as far back as 3000 B.C. The
Babylonians used it as a condiment and preservative, while Julius
Caesar's army used ACV tonic to stay healthy and fight off disease.
The Greeks and Romans kept vinegar vessels for healing and flavoring. It
was used in Biblical times as an antiseptic and a healing agent and is
mentioned in the Bible. In Paris in the Middle Ages it was sold from
barrels by street vendors as a body deodorant, healing tonic and a
health vinegar drink.

Even Christopher Columbus and his crew on his voyage to discover America
in 1492 had their vinegar barrels for prevention of scurvy as did the
soldiers in the American Civil War. For centuries in Japan, the feared
Samurai warriors drank it for strength and power. ACV has been used for
thousands of years not only for health reasons, but also as a cleansing
agent to remove bacteria, germs, odors, and even stains and spots.

* The best is the Organic, Raw, Unfiltered, Unpasteurized Apple Cider
Vinegar with the "mother," available at most Health Stores.

ACV  MOTHER NATURE'S PERFECT FOOD

Natural (undistilled) organic, raw ACV can really be called one of
Mother Nature's most perfect foods. It is made from fresh, crushed
apples which are then allowed to mature naturally in wooden barrels, as
wood seems to "boost" the natural fermentation. Natural ACV should be
rich, brownish color and if held to the light you might see a tiny
formation of "cobweb-like" substances that we call the "mother." Usually
some "mother" will show in the bottom of the ACV bottle the more it
ages. It never needs refrigeration. You can also save some "mother" and
transfer it to work in other natural vinegars. When you smell natural
ACV, there's a pungent odor and sometimes it's so ripened it puckers
your mouth and smarts your eyes – these are natural, good signs.

WHY HAS NATURAL APPLE CIDER VINEGAR DISAPPEARED FROM GROCERS' SHELVES?

The blame for the disappearance of natural raw Apple Cider Vinegar from
supermarkets lies on the shoulders of the general public, as well as the
producers of vinegar.

Most people buy food with their eyes, not thinking of good nutrition.
The vinegar producers failed to enlighten the public on what powerful
health qualities were locked within natural ACV. Why? Because most of
them had not the slightest knowledge of the health values of natural,
raw, organic, unfiltered, cloudy (and to some, less attractive-looking)
Apple Cider Vinegar with the "mother." They produced pasteurized,
refined and distilled vinegars because the public demanded the clear
look. It was simply filling current supply and demand.

POWERFUL HEALTH QUALITIES REMOVED

You cannot completely blame the producers of vinegar. They are not
nutritionists, nor are they biochemists. Their business is to give the
customers what they want. Most people purchase vinegar for flavoring,
also for pickling and marinating their foods. Some women use it to rinse
their hair after shampooing, as it leaves it squeaky clean, softer and
much easier to manage.

ACV is also a germ fighter in the home, lab, etc. Some mix it with water
to wash windows, as it removes sludge and keeps them sparkling clean.
ACV has hundreds of uses and its versatility is legendary as a powerful
household cleansing and deodorizing agent free of dangerous chemicals.

ACV HAS POWERFUL HEALTH QUALITIES

Both the general public and the producers of vinegar have been informed
as to the powerful health qualities of organic, raw, unfiltered, fully
ripened ACV. Ignorance isn't always bliss! When most people see natural
apple cider vinegar with the brownish color and the tiny, cobweb
"mother" floating in it, they think it looks unappetizing. The general
public has been educated and brainwashed to want everything they
purchase to have perfect eye appeal!

To meet this demand that vinegar must be clear, light colored and free
from the brownish, cobweb "mother" is the reason producers distill their
vinegar. In distilling, the vinegar is turned to steam by heating.
Therefore it destroys the powerful enzymes and distills out the
life-giving minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, natural organic
fluorine, silicon, trace minerals and pectin as well as many other
powerful nutrients! Distilling also destroys the natural malic and
tartaric acids which are important in fighting body toxins and
inhibiting unfriendly bacteria.

You can see how the public, with their obsession for eye appeal foods,
reacts. The producers of Apple Cider Vinegar, who agreed to sell their
product for a profit, put a "death warrant" against healthy, organic,
raw, fully ripened ACV. The public got what they wanted – a clear,
appealing, but dead ACV. When natural ACV was hard to find, other
strange vinegars began to appear on grocery shelves. The first was malt
vinegar, a refined vinegar. It's clear and acceptable to the public. It
tastes like vinegar, but has none of the healing qualities of natural,
raw ACV.

COMMERCIAL VINEGARS ARE REAL TRAGEDIES

Then came the real tragedy: a food chemist produced an imitation vinegar
from coal tar! It looked clean, white and tasted like vinegar. Today
it's the most popular vinegar in supermarkets. It's cheaper than
distilled vinegar or malt vinegar. Most people buy these worthless
vinegars. there's nothing good about commercial vinegars, except they
look clean and taste like vinegar. They have no health value! They don't
contain the health values of organic, raw ACV with the mother. Millions
worldwide never get the health benefits of this natural ACV as
Hippocrates used in 400 B.C.

ACV HELPS STIFFNESS VANISH FROM BODY

You will find, after several months of the ACV and honey cocktail taken
3 times daily – that the stiffness and misery will be gone from your
joints and body. You will discover you can walk or run up several
flights of stairs without any effort and pain! You will notice that you
look and feel younger!

Make The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle a life-long daily habit! Over the years
we have seen many stiff-jointed, prematurely old people transform
themselves into new, youthful, healthy people! We can't do it for you.
You must make the effort to give this ACVand honey program a chance to
prove what it can do for you!

QUESTION ABOUT APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Many people have some preconceived idea that Apple Cider Vinegar is
harmful to the body, Instead it's the distilled, pasteurized, filtered,
the malt and synthetic dead vinegars that must be avoided for human
consumption!

Let us assure you that there is nothing in this wonderful, organic, raw
ACV that can in any way harm your body! People ask us about the merits
and benefits of ACV. See the inside front cover for a list of some of
the miracles it can perform.

Animal proteins and fats have a tendency to thicken the blood, while
natural acids and enzymes in ACV help to keep the blood healthier and
thinner. Also, that's why people naturally crave and serve cranberry
sauce (which contains four different natural acids) with turkey and
fowl. They serve applesauce with roast pork dishes, a slice of lemon
with fish, or steak with mushrooms - all rich in natural acids.

~~~~ The use of organic apple cider vinegar is a wonderful health aid,
and the #1 food I recommend in helping to maintain the body's vital
acid-alkine balance. Everyone should read the Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
book. – Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Author of Conscious Eating and
Spiritual Nutrition.

THE BENEFITS OF CIDER VINEGAR

Author Unknown

Food has certainly been the down-fall of man's health. With all the
rubbish he stuffs into his delicate, yet adaptable organism, it is no
wonder that there is so much unnatural disease rampant today. From the
day he ate his first meal man has forever abused his system with the
wrong types of food. He has not been rational in his eating habits, but
has merely satisfied his banal desire for stimulating, refined and
processed fare. The day will come, however, when he suddenly realizes
that his food habits effect his physical as well as mental wellbeing. He
will then realise that he had been satisfying his debased taste buds,
rather than sustaining the body. The wise, however, look toward nature
for their answer; with patience and perseverance they have re-discovered
the answer to man's dilemma. The answers although simple are extremely
effective as they do not entail unnatural chemical compounds - it is the
utilization of these wonderful gifts from nature which are so
efficacious and free for all! There have been many natural curative
formulae discovered throughout the centuries, which have proved
themselves safe and yet effective. Natural resources have been used
since the days before Christ viz: Sunshine, Water, Air - herbs and
homebrews have been used for generations too by our ancestors. Honey is
also a natural wonder, together with many other folk preparations which
have been handed down through the ages. Amongst these APPLE CIDER
VINEGAR has been widely used as a successful remedy for a number of
ailments. We find that, with the abuse of the body, inordinate amounts
of waste matter have accumulated within the system. In the early stages
these are not so apparent as the body is still vital enough to deal with
this extra burden. However, if an attempt is not made to eradicate these
toxic accumulations, the body has to deal with more and more pressure,
resulting in aches and pains. Later in life these efforts to eliminate
these encumberances result in influenza, bronchitis etc; and, if these
healing efforts are suppressed by continued wrong living and drugs, the
acute symptoms become chronic and insidious. Rheumatism, arthritis,
cancer, heart ailments, high blood pressure etc, are all signs that the
body has been neglected by the suppression of natural heating crisises.
There are certain preparations, however, which assist the body in
eliminating these toxic substances and this is where these natural
curative methods have found a valuable place in the healing arts. To
abstain from those foods and drinks which add to this unnecessary
accumulation, is a great assistance to the body i.e. those refined and
denatured food items such as bread, starch, white sugar, and their
products; together with the unnecessary food items which cause excessive
mucous and toxic waste in the system e.g. meat, eggs, dairy produce,
legumes, cereals. However, one may now ask what should one eat if these
are to be eliminated from the diet. Where one cannot completely abstain
from these products, moderation is the key word in this instance,
together with certain herbal and folk preparations which assist in the
breakdown of the acids and mucous waste.

It is at this point that the benefits of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR will be
discussed:

CIDER VINEGAR

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" (the dentist too!) - is an oft
quotation which should not be considered as just an obsolete "Old Wives
Tale", as there is more than meets the eye in these axioms of yore.
Apples are among the most health-giving fruits available as they contain
a host of nutritious properties viz: Phosphorous, Cholerine, Potassium,
Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, Sulphur, Iron, Fluorine, Silicon, plus many
trace elements ....... and all of these are found in PURE APPLE CIDER
VINEGAR.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Amongst other things, cider vinegar is very effective in detoxicating
various organs in the body together with the blood stream. Hence it is a
purifier, as it has a means of breaking down fatty, mucous and phlegm
deposits within the body. It therefore, promotes the health of the vital
organs of the body e.g. kidneys, bladder, liver etc., by preventing an
excessively alkaline urine. Cider vinegar also helps oxidate the blood
which consequently prevents the blood from becorning too thick and
gluey, which gives rise to a strained heart and blood vessels resulting
in high blood pressure. Cider vinegar also promotes digestion,
assimilation and elimination and it neutralizes any toxic substance
taken into the body. There have been a number of instances where people
who had taken a mixture of cider vinegar and water before a meal were
unaffected by diarrhoea, or digestive upsets, whilst their companions
who ate the same meal were. Hence the cider vinegar seemed to neutralize
the harmful substances in the food eaten.

POTASSIUM

Apple cider vinegar has a potent supply of potassium which has become so
widely acclaimed in the helping of various complaints including: running
nose. Excessive mucous formation, watery eyes, sinus and catarrhal
troubles. Teeth decay and the splitting of finger nails are also signs
of potassium deficiency which are remedied by taking cider vinegar.
Potassium is essential for the normal growth of the body and for the
replacement of worn-out tissues which depend upon the presence of this
mineral. It is as important to the soft tissues, as calcium is to the
bones and teeth and it also retards the hardening of the blood vessels.

As potassium is so important in the healthy growth of a plant, animal
and human, a deficiency of this mineral will produce such tendencies as
callous formations on the soles of the feet, or the failure to replace
worn-out tissues as observed in the loss of hair.

Tests have proven that a soil deficient in this mineral-salt will
produce anaemic and undersized plants, however, when potassium is
introduced into the soil the plant becomes sturdier and increases in
height. This is also the case with animals, where potassium which was
fed to livestock, in the form of cider vinegar, improved their
appearance and stamina. Humans too, can benefit with this increased
potassium intake. Especially where children are slow developers and
appear undersized. A few teaspoons of cider vinegar taken with water
each morning will show tremendous results. The best way to introduce
cider vinegar to the family, is to substitute it for the ordinary table
vinegar and use it in the cooking. Potassium acts as a restraining
influence upon those who are over-excitable and nervous. It draws fluid
back into the cells, for when potassium is lacking the body cells shrink
and their normal activity is restricted.

THE USES OF CIDER VINEGAR

A number of outstanding authorities have proven the therapeutic
advantages of using cider vinegar for numerous complaints ranging from
obesity and overweight to arthritis. Besides the therapeutic benefits
derived from taking cider vinegar therapy, as outlined in this book, it
can also be used for a number of other purposes e.g. salad dressing,
pickling, a flavour in cooking etc. It also makes a very refreshing
drink, hot or cold, with or without honey - this should take the place
of normal tea and coffee which are so habit-forming and unnecessary
commodities.

Try using cider vinegar where lemon juice is required e.g. in making
mayonnaise, or just sprinkle some on a salad before serving; sprinkle on
pawpaw for a refreshing breakfast, or just use on potato chips!

EFFECTS OF CIDER VINEGAR ON THE BLOOD

When the blood is deficient in some minerals or biochemic salt,
ill-health is the outcome e.g. boils break out, suppurating blisters
become apparent, pimples appear on the face etc. It has been found
however, that cider vinegar helps with the cleansing as well as the
clotting of the blood. Oxidation of the blood is very important and
cider vinegar is again an effective treatment for this. Besides
introducing the important minerals into the blood stream, as mentioned
above, cider vinegar also helps in the clotting of blood. This is of
tremendous help to those people who are commonly termed 'bleeders', as
they live their lives in fear of cutting themselves due to the bloods
inability to clot, and it will also enhance the healing process.

[Myriel RAouine]

AILMENTS

ARTHRITIS:
Use the cider vinegar and honey treatment for arthritis and also apply
cider vinegar externally to painful joints. This entails drinking a
glass of water with two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two teaspoons of
honey three times a day. Local treatment can also be given by soaking
the arthritic hand, or foot in a strong, comfortably hot solution of
cider vinegar for ten minutes, two or three times a day - (a quarter of
a cup of cider vinegar to one and a half cups of water). Arthritic knees
can be attended to by making a poultice - soak the cloth in a mixture of
cider vinegar and water, (as per above mixture) wring out and wrap it
around the joint, then secure with a dry cloth to retain heat. When the
wet cloth cools, it should be wrung out in the hot solution and applied
afresh. Repeat several times, twice daily.

ASTHMA:
One tablespoonful of cider vinegar added to a glass of water should be
taken in sips for half an hour. After a further half an hour has elapsed
the treatment should be repeated. The wheezing should lessen in
intensity quite considerably. However, should wheezing still persist a
second glass of the same mixture should be taken. Deep breathing
exercises are also a beneficial treatment.

BLOOD LOSS:
It has been discussed above how cider vinegar helps in preventing blood
losses. In any circumstances where the flow of blood is too free and is
too persistent, such as when a person has a nose bleed without any
apparent reason, then two teaspoons of cider vinegar in a glass of
water, three times a day will aid in restoring the natural clotting
properties of the blood.

COLITIS:
The cider vinegar and honey treatment has been used effectively in the
treatment for colitis. Take the normal dosage of two teaspoons cider
vinegar and honey with water, three times a day. An enema of a
teaspoonful or more of molasses is also very helpful.

COUGHS:
There are many types of coughs for various reasons, and these should be
treated with reference to their nature and intensity. However, the cider
vinegar and honey treatment will prove an efficacious treatment in this
respect. Two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two of honey mixed with a
glassful of water should be taken before meals, or when the irritation
occurs. In the evening it would be an idea to have this mixture by your
bed so that it can be sipped during the evening if an attack presents
itself.

DIARRHEA:
It has been mentioned above how cider vinegar helps with the digestion,
assimilation and elimination of food, and that it is an antiseptic to
the intestines and the whole of the digestive tract. Due to it's healing
properties, diarrhoea can be controlled in a very short time, (that is
unless some serious physical disorder is apparent). The treatment being,
one teaspoonful of cider vinegar in a glass of water should be taken
before and inbetween meals i.e. approximately six glasses during the
course of the day. It should be noted, however, that diarrhoea is a
natural attempt on the part of the body to eliminate some poison which
is irritating the digestive tract, on no account should any drugs be
taken to suppress these healing symptoms - on the other hand the cider
vinegar will lessen the intensity, but will allow the natural course of
elimination to take place.

DIZZINESS:
Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar together with two teaspoons of
honey in a glass of hot or cold water three times a day should help this
annoying occurrence quite considerably. However, one should never expect
instant results, as nature works slowly, yet very effectively. You will
notice a lessened intensity whilst you progress.

EAR DISCHARGE:
The treatment for this complaint, which usually occurs during childhood
is: one teaspoonful of cider vinegar in a glass of water to be taken mid
morning and mid afternoon. The discharge should shortly disappear.

ECZEMA:
Take the usual dosage of cider vinegar and honey in a glassful of water
three times a day, with meals. An application of well diluted cider
vinegar can also be applied to the skin several times daily i.e.
oneteaspoonful to half a cup of water. Under no circumstances should
salt be taken, as this aggravates the eczema condition considerably.
There is usually a potassium deficiency in those people suffering from
eczema.

EYES (TIRED AND SORE):
The cider vinegar therapy together with honey is the essential
ingredients here. Two teaspoons of each taken in a glassful of water,
three times a day. This mixture retards the onset of tired and sore eyes
which are usually apparent in later life, as it supplies them with those
vital elements essential to their health and functioning.

FATIGUE:
Chronic fatigue is a warning that the body needs some attention. Most
people suffering from chronic fatigue do not have enough good, sound
sleep. Either they go to bed too late, or they are one of those people
who just need more sleep than most. It is better to get as many hours in
bed before midnight as possible. To remedy a poor quality sleep, honey
is highly recommended, as it acts as a sedative to the body. Twenty
minutes after the honey has been taken into the mouth it has been
digested and absorbed into the body. This is because it is a predigested
sugar, which has been digested in the stomach of the honey bee, and
therefore requires no effort on the part of the human stomach for
digestion. Keep the following mixture by your bedside to be taken as
indicated: three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a cup of honey.

Take two teaspoons of the mixture before retiring. This should induce
sound sleep within an hour, if however, you have been unable to sleep
within this period repeat the dosage.

FOOD POISONING:
As mentioned earlier there have been many cases where people who were in
the habit of taking cider vinegar regularly never suffer any side
effects from food poisoning. The cider vinegar has an antiseptic quality
which seems to render noxious food harmless.

HAIR LOSS:
The falling out of hair is primarily due to a tissue salt deficiency,
thus cider vinegar with its 'wonder products' will re-establish a
natural balance, and supply the deficiencies where needed. Therefore, by
taking the cider vinegar treatment the hair will maintain its natural
growth. It will cease to fall out and grow more rapidly and thickly.
This will take approximately two months, so perseverence is needed. The
dosage is one teaspoonful of cider vinegar to a glass of water to be
taken with or between meals. Cider vinegar can also be used externally
for the treatment of dandruff, see under heading of External Treatments.

HAYFEVER:
This ailment is marked by watery eyes, sneezing and running nose, in
other words there is an excess of fluid which the body is drastically
trying to offload. For an effective relief, honey and cider vinegar
should be utilized which will bring excellent results. A tablespoonful
of honey should be taken after each meal for approximately a fortnight
before the onset of the hay-fever season. The ordinary dosage of cider
vinegar and honey should then be taken viz: two teaspoons of cider
vinegar and two 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. Some are
associated with organic disorders, such as kidney troubles, others are
known as psychogenic, or tension headaches. Then we have the most
annoying of all; the migraine headache. Many people have had relief from
headaches by the use of honey. Two teaspoons taken at each meal may well
prevent an attack. Another effective means is to take apple cider
vinegar. Equal parts of cider vinegar and water should be placed in a
small basin on the stove, allowing it to boil slowly. When the fumes
begin to rise from the basin 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.

HEARING:
(Impaired) The treatment of impaired hearing has had excellent results
on the apple cider vinegar therapy. Take the normal dosage three times
daily and notice the improvement.

HEARTBURN:
This usually occurs after eating, sometimes up to two hours later. This
very unpleasant feeling can be alleviated by taking the usual dosage of
cider vinegar and water before meals.

HEMORRHAGES:
As previously pointed out cider vinegar helps the blood to clot more
easily. When a person who regularly drinks cider vinegar cuts himself,
the wound will dry up almost instantaneously, as there will be no
profuse bleeding. If, however, wounds do not heal quickly, the following
procedure should be undertaken; two teaspoons of cider vinegar taken in
half or a whole glass of water at mealtimes as well as in between,
therefore six glasses in all are imbibed. For extra efficiency a very
weak solution of cider vinegar with water can be applied to the sore,
wound or cut.

Poultices of cider vinegar (see instructions under the heading
Arthritis) can be applied to a stubborn open wound.

HICCOUGHS (HICCUPS):
These have been known to be eradicated by drinking a teaspoon of cider
vinegar neat! Alternatively cider vinegar with water can be taken before
mealtimes to prevent this occurrence.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE:
There are a number of reasons why a person suffers from this common yet
serious condition. As mentioned earlier, health will be maintained only
if one is prepared to adjust his living and eating habits. Cider vinegar
is not the cure-ail of man's suffering, it is only one of the many means
towards a healthier and happier life. In the case of High Blood
Pressure, one's eating habits must be taken stock of to ensure a speedy
and effective recovery. Emphasis is on the natural, organically grown
foods which are given to us in the form of fresh fruits, vegetables and
honey - rather than the high protein foods which include eggs, meat,
milk, cheese, nuts, beans etc. A balance must be maintained between the
proteins and carbohydrates and one should definitely not over indulge on
these protein and starchy foods. Wheat products should also be
eliminated completely, together with salt which is very detrimental to
the health, especially for those suffering from high blood pressure. The
following dosage should be taken daily: two teaspoons of apple cider
vinegar and honey in a glass of water - up to three to four times a day.

INSOMNIA:
There are also a number of causes as to why people suffer from insomnia;
however, there have been excellent results with the cider vinegar and
honey treatment as follows: two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two of
honey in a glass of water to be taken before retiring. It would also be
beneficial to have a glass of this mixture by the bedside to sip if
needed. Under no circumstances should drugs be resorted to, as these are
both harmful and habit-forming. Under severe cases, a naturopath or
homeopath should be consulted. If has been found that the prime cause of
insomnia is due to a deficiency of phosphate of potash and phosphate of
iron; this combination can be found in the biochemic salt known as kali
phos, which can be obtained from your local health shop.

KIDNEYS AND BLADDER:
Due to the eliminative nature of cider vinegar, the kidneys and bladder
can benefit tremendously by a 'flushing', which they receive when the
following cider vinegar therapy is undertaken: two teaspoons of cider
vinegar in a glass of water six times a day. It would be beneficial to
drink a couple of glasses of water in the morning, taking one
teaspoonful of cider vinegar in each drink. Comfrey tea, first thing in
the morning with a teaspoon of cider vinegar will also create a
sufficient cleansing action. Inflammation of the kidneys, called
pyelitis, in which pus cells are present in the urine, will generally
clear up with the above-mentioned treatment.

MENSTRUATION:
Chronic pains and profuse menstruation has afflicted women for
centuries. The cider vinegar therapy certainly regulates and normalizes
profuse bleeding. The dosage should be as normal i.e. two teaspoons of
cider vinegar in a glassful of water three times a day. The diet should
also be taken into consideration, as a high animal protein diet together
with wheat products will cause considerable pain when the periods begin.
In other words moderation should be used if one is partaking of these
foods. However, meat, poultry, fish and wheat should be completely
eliminated from the diet, together with the other unnatural foods of
which man is so prone. A noticeable improvement will be experienced when
the diet is kept to the fresh raw fruits and fresh salads, together with
the apple cider vinegar therapy. Also plenty of water should be taken
whilst menstruating, as this helps in a speedy elimination.

MUCOUS DISCHARGES:
Postnasal drips and watery eyes are also due to a faulty diet, here
again this should be thoroughly investigated, as the body is eliminating
excessive mucous caused by the wrong types of food. This is often caused
by a lack of potassium in the diet too, hence the cider vinegar therapy
will help considerably. The usual dosage as prescribed above should be
taken three times a day before meals. Wheat should be eliminated from
the diet completely and rye and corn products should be substituted, if
required.

NAIL PROBLEMS:
Brittle, cracking, fragile and thin nails are a sign of some deficiency
and faulty metabolism in the body. Cider vinegar has been known to
remedy this particular complaint, with the results of healthy, strong
nails. Also any white spots which were present on the nails previously
will be eliminated. Dosage being: two teaspoons in a glassful of water
three times a day.

NERVOUSNESS:
There have been cases where nervousness has been remedied with the cider
vinegar and honey treatment. In this instance a glassful of water mixed
with two teaspoons of each i.e. cider vinegar and honey to be taken
three times a day. Refined flour and sugar products should be completely
eliminated from the diet, together with wheat products. One should also
cut down on the starch and high protein foods as much as possible and
eat plenty of fresh salads and fruit.

NOSE BLEED:
As an excessive nose bleed is caused by the blood being unable to clot
as it should normally, the cider vinegar treatment will prove
efficacious in this respect i.e. two teaspoons of cider vinegar in a
glassful of water three times daily.

NOSE - STUFFY:
In this respect the cider vinegar can be used as an inhalant. Use as per
method described under the heading Headaches. The nasal passages will
shortly clear after having inhaled the vapour. This treatment is very
effective in removing the congestion in the sinuses, together with any
inflammation which may result from this excessive accumulation of
mucous.

OBESITY:
There are a number of reasons why a person is assailed with excessive
fat deposits. This is apparent in both sexes and cannot, from
professional data, be attributed to any one major factor. Obesity, often
eventuates from the excessive intake of alcohol, thereby causing water
retention in the tissues. This is often apparent by the 'swollen'
appearance of the face. There are also certain drugs which are apt to
cause obesity and thus the body increases in weight. Overeating,
insufficient oxidation of the blood, insufficient exercise, lack of
fresh air etc, are also attributed to this ailment. However, Cyril Scott
mentions in his booklet on cider vinegar that the prime cause of obesity
is the insufficient oxidation of the blood, he goes on to say, "Now the
safe and salubrious treatment, proved over years of trial, is to be
found in nothing more complicated than cider vinegar - the reason being,
as already implied, that the ailment is conductive to the proper
oxidation of the blood." Two teaspoons of cider vinegar should be taken
in a glassful of water on rising in the morning. To obtain the best
results possible this should be taken before each meal and during the
day over a period of some time. Natural methods always take longer to
work, as the body has to adapt itself, especially the skin in this
instance, as if too much weight is lost in a short period of time, then
it will hang and look unsightly. The drink should be sipped during the
course of the meal which will also prevent overeating and it will
promote digestion. According to some authorities, the average weight
reduction is 1.5 Ibs. a week. This all depends upon whether the diet has
been adjusted. Salt should be discontinued immediately as this harmful
commodity retains water - herbal beverages such as comfrey should take
the place of tea and coffee. Wholesome, nutritious and MODERATION is the
key to weightless, together with deep breathing and physical exercise.

SHINGLES:
Cider vinegar relieves the pain arising from shingles if applied,
undiluted, six times daily to the area of distress. It also promotes the
healing. Take internally as well as prescribed above.

SORE THROAT:
To treat this, one should gargle with apple cider vinegar. One
teaspoonful of vinegar in a glass of water is the dosage to be used. A
mouthful of this solution is gargled every hour, and the second mouthful
after gargling should be swollowed. This is to be repeated every hour
until the condition of the throat is improved.

TEETH:
Due to cider vinegar improving the calcium metabolism of the body, it is
excellent for improving the condition of the teeth. Tartar deposits can
also be eradicated by using the cider vinegar as a mouthwash and by
brushing your teeth with it to enhance the whiteness. For the mouthwash,
one teaspoonful of cider vinegar should be added to a glassful of water
- repeat this procedure each night until the required results are
achieved. This habit, together with the drinking of cider vinegar will
prevent tooth decay quite considerably. The mouthwash can also be used
for sore gums, or ulcerated gums - be sure that the solution is not too
strong in this case, as it will slightly sting an open sore.

VARICOSE VEINS:
Apply undiluted cider vinegar to the area where the veins are affected.
This should be undertaken in the morning and evening. Massage well -
always directed towards the heart e.g. as in the case of the legs, start
from the ankles and move in upward strokes towards the thigh. Cider
vinegar and honey should also be taken three times a day, i.e. two
teaspoons of cider vinegar and two of honey mixed with a glassful of
water.

WEIGHT GAIN:
As cider vinegar supplies those organs of the body which are deficient
in some mineral and normalizes the functioning of these organs, those
who are underweight will find that cider vinegar will help in
normalizing their weight. In this instance the following dosage should
be adhered to: two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two of honey in a
glass of water three times a day.

WEIGHT LOSS:
(Also see Obesity) Cider vinegar will gradually decrease the weight of
the body, as it tends to make the body burn up the fat instead of
storing it. Some people have had results by just taking the cider
vinegar without adjusting their eating habits. However, it is
recommended that one should concentrate on the LIVE FOODS, rather than
continue to live on the devitalized diet which is so prevalent today.
The cider vinegar method, as mentioned under Obesity should be utilized
three times daily.

EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
The skin is a very important part of the body, as it is the major organ
of elimination. Besides being an effective eliminator the skin also
absorbs substances into the body. In view of this fact it is very
important to understand that we should be very careful with what we
place on the skin. Unnatural substances such as cosmetics, which contain
chemicals are very detrimental to the skin health. This is also true for
the commercial soap we use for washing the body. The skin needs an acid
mantle to maintain its lustre and glow - however, due to the extreme
alkalinity of soap reacting on the skin, this causes a number of
disorders. Soap also contains animal fats and hormones, synthetic
perfumes and preservatives; therefore, it should not be used to cleanse
the body.

However, cider vinegar is an effective method of cleansing the body. A
hand bath or a full bath can be taken in cider vinegar and water. A hand
bath should be preceded as follows: to half a glass of warm water should
be added one teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar. Cup the palm of the
hand and pour in approximately a palmful of the mixture. First apply to
the arms and shoulders, rubbing the solution into the skin briskly. The
legs and feet can be done in the same manner, together with the body. A
brisk rubbing action should be used to massage the cider vinegar
solution into the skin. You will soon find that the solution has been
completely absorbed by the skin, therefore, no towelling down is needed.

FOR A BATH:
Instead of using soap, add a half pint of apple cider vinegar to the
water and remain submerged in the water for at least fifteen minutes so
that the skin surface of the body may have a chance to absorb some of
the acid water. This is extremely important for those people who have an
alkaline skin; this condition will be indicated by those people who
continually suffer from skin irritation, and they are forever scratching
their skin.

ITCHY SCALP:
Take one teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar mixed with a glassful of
water - dip your comb into the solution and comb the hair thoroughly
until saturated. This should be performed fifteen minutes or so before
actually washing the hair. This treatment also helps with the
elimination of dandruff.