Who knew you could use it for so much?!
Recently, I’ve been referring to apple cider vinegar as a miracle elixir! I know that’s seems like I’m over exaggerating, but really I’m just so impressed at all the many uses for apple cider vinegar. In addition to using it for your favorite pickles and salad dressings, you can also use it around the house. People use it for health and beauty regimes, and its been coveted for centuries because of its incredible healing properties. We really haven’t been so impressed with an ingredient since we introduced 101 Uses for Coconut Oil!
There are so many uses for apple cider vinegar (ACV), but we want to highlight some of our favorite uses. We hope that you’ll become inspired with the ways to use ACV daily as a safe and natural alternative to chemicals. Whether you’re using it inside or out, this little glass bottle contains an overall health boosting tonic. Now do you see why I called it a miracle elixir?
As a Beauty Treatment
You might think the main way to use ACV is in cooking, but we’ve found it to be a very effective beauty treatment. A little bit of ACV can be helpful in treating the skin, teeth and hair. It’s really easy to incorporate a little ACV into your beauty regimen, so pick up a bottle today and try one of these incredible methods. Once you start seeing results, you might ditch your expensive beauty products!
- Use as a hair rinse to fight dandruff and add body and shine
- Use as a facial cleanser to boost the pH of your skin
- Add to bath water to relieve the redness and pain of sunburn
- It can help reduce buildup on the scalp
- ACV helps in the removal of warts
- Use it as a skin toner for blemishes
- Spray it on to reduce cellulite
- It can help control bad breath
- ACV whitens teeth and kills mouth bacteria
- It can reduce swelling and fade bruising
- Use as an overnight soak to clean dentures
For Your Health
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most useful, affordable and versatile supplements you can take for your overall health. It fights infections and inflammation, eases pain, and helps with many digestive issues. Taken daily, ACV will provide numerous health benefits. Here are a few of the most popular apple cider vinegar health benefits:
- Use as a detox to cleanse the kidneys
- Drink or use as a supplement to prevent flu
- Reduces inflammation from arthritis
- Relieves sinus pressure and fights infection
- Aids weight loss by decreasing appetite and increasing fat burn
- Relieves allergies and asthma symptoms
- Relieves Gout
- Balances the body’s pH level
- Lowers cholesterol
- Reduces blood glucose level in diabetics
- Removes nail fungus
- Soothes bug bites and other minor skin irritations
- Aids digestion
- Taken with warm water and honey before bedtime, ACV may help with sleep issues
- Strengthens bones
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
- Relieves pain from jellyfish stings
- Aids in relieving chest congestion
- Promotes bowel movements and eases constipation
- Relieves heartburn
- Can help stop hiccups
- Promotes sinus drainage
- Treats ear infections
- Soothes rashes
- Promotes growth of healthy flora
- Control sugar cravings
- Helps cure strep throat
- May help treat eczema
- Increases energy and boosts metabolism
- Relaxes sore muscles
- Disinfects wounds
- Boosts immunity
- Lowers blood pressure
For more information check out Apple Cider Vinegar: Folk Remedy or Weight Loss Secret?
Around the House
Get rid of the toxic chemicals around your home. Many commercial cleaning products and deodorizers have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, chronic respiratory conditions, and other serious health problems. Create your own products easily and inexpensively using natural items like ACV.
- Use as a natural disinfectant cleanser
- Use it to wash windows and leave a streak-free shine and clean scent
- ACV is a natural deodorizer
- Use it to deter cats from having accidents they won’t go where they smell vinegar.
And then, of course, you can use ACV in cooking! Some of our favorite recipes include this Slow Cooker Cranberry Chutney or Southwestern Kale Chips.
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Editor’s Note: Originally published Feb 28, 2013
K Didn’t read your comments but was sold by what I read here and from what ppl have told me so I’ll try it and let u know how it goes
I am having heel pain for the past 15 days. how will apple cidar vinegar help me to relive the pain. i tried all the exercise, ice pack,message etc. please help
Try soaking your feet in a combination of apple cider vinegar, a sprinkle of cayenne pepper, and warm water. Set back and relax for about 15 minutes while your feet soak. There are no guarantees that this will work but since it’s a natural remedy, it’s worth a try. Keep us posted. 🙂
Combine 1 gallon warm water, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, a pinch of cayenne pepper.
I thought it was too easy, but I dabbed some ACV on some of the larger uglier varicose veins I have on my legs. I saw results almost immediately. They actually faded. Sometimes I forget so I’m still working on them, but they faded and haven’t come back as bad as they were before.
I have resently started a low sodium diet to help lower my HBP. I eat, almost exclusively, fresh foods, and do my own cooking. However, since going low sodium I suffer from gas after almost every meal. Would ACVhelp? And do you have a recipe?
It certainly couldn’t hurt to give it a try. Here’s the formula, take 1 tablespoon of ACV diluted in 1/2 cup water or tea before a meal. Give a try and let us know if it worked for you. 🙂
How does it work for weight loss and how fast is it?
Weight loss varies by individual based on many other factors, including diet and exercise, but studies have shown that ACV can lower blood glucose levels, which blocks the digestion of starch and reduces caloric intake during mealtime.
can you do acv in something else other than water ?
Mel, You could try green tea.
Can acv help in taking away or Lipomas a swelling under the armpit? If yes, what is the procedure and for how long should I use it?
Evelyn, That’s a question for your doctor. 🙂
Daily honey and Apple cider help with pain .just one table spoon each morning good luck.
Barbara, Great tip! 🙂
Before every meal or only in the mornings?
Vanessa, I prefer only in the morning and on occasion. Everyone is different but that works for me. 🙂
Had my first dose this morning!!! Looking forward to seeing the results!!!
Keep us posted, Melissa!
I have been taking ACV now for a month – 1 tbsp in 1 cup warm water mixed with 1 tbsp raw honey. I have lost weight within 2 weeks, I have more energy and I don’t feel hungry all the time. I also have started to use it as a toner and hopefully it will reduce the sun spots on my face. I also have reduced my sugar levels and blood pressure without the aid of medication. I think it’s the best thing ever!
Glad you’re enjoying the many uses of ACV! Isn’t it amazing how it has so many different functions?
do you have to make this fresh, or can i make a couple in mason jars and leave them in the fridge?
You can make these in mason jars. Thanks for the idea!
I use Stevia and a good fruity herbal teabag to the ACV and water
Great tips, Lee Ann!
I use White House Organic ACV. If not in stores near you it can be purchased thru web site, White House Foods.
can ACP be used to reduce big belly and increase appetite in men
Denis, There is a school of thought that ACV helps reduce belly fat, but no definitive studies that I’m aware of.