Apple Cider Vinegar
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Use ACV as dressing with a bit of olive oil on salads. ACV does help with reflux but can burn your throat if taken undiluted . I used to take it diluted because of reflux 6-7 years ago but have stopped because I developed an aversion to it , can't stand the smell of it LOL, and because my reflux disappeared .
Regarding heartburn, ACV buffers the acidity level in the stomach because acetic acid (the main component of apple cider vinegar) is a weaker acid than hydrochloric acid (the acid produced by your stomach).
If you suffer from reflux, the best thing that worked for me was bi-carb of soda, 1 teaspoon diluted in a glass of water stops stomach acid in its tracks within minutes, but be careful cause bi-carb raises blood pressure, so use it sparingly, only when needed.
the best way to fight and stop acid reflux is to stop eating acid producing foods at first place - meats, sweets, chocolate, honey, wheat products, hard cheeses etc
https://www.drdavidwilliams.com/acid-forming-and-alkalinizing-foods
That's not how it helps with reflux.
It can help with reflux by stimulating a lazy esophageal sphincter. not by changing the PH of your stomach.
The rest of what you wrote is just silly.8 -
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Whatever the mechanism, I know a person that cured their acid reflux using ACV and was able to get off of meds for it.10
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You know what ACV and plain old white vinegar are documented to be truly beneficial for?
Getting rid of 'that smell' of dog (or cat, even) anal sac contents after you (or they) express them, off of them or you. Fact. Just apply to a gauze square/paper towel and wipe their tushy and/or rinse your hands with after washing them with soap and water.4 -
I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.14
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I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.
No it doesn't. Your body's pH is far too well-regulated to be that easily pushed off, and if you did change your body's pH one way or the other too much (and it doesn't take much in terms of pH numbers) you'd get sick real fast.9 -
theMichelleSilverleaf wrote: »I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.
No it doesn't. Your body's pH is far too well-regulated to be that easily pushed off, and if you did change your body's pH one way or the other too much (and it doesn't take much in terms of pH numbers) you'd get sick real fast.
There is a lot of room to change pH. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale. The livable range is about 7.35 to 7.45. On a non logarithmic scale that is a difference of: (10^7.35)/(10^7.35)=1.25 or 25%.9 -
theMichelleSilverleaf wrote: »I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.
No it doesn't. Your body's pH is far too well-regulated to be that easily pushed off, and if you did change your body's pH one way or the other too much (and it doesn't take much in terms of pH numbers) you'd get sick real fast.
There is a lot of room to change pH. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale. The livable range is about 7.35 to 7.45. On a non logarithmic scale that is a difference of: (10^7.35)/(10^7.35)=1.25 or 25%.
You still can't alter your body's pH unless you do something extreme to force it. Your body has a system that is meant to prevent it. Drink all the ACV you like, you'll likely either get sick of the taste or experience some other less threatening effect before it would have an effect on your body's pH. There's no need for the average person to mess with it anyway, the so-called "benefits" of alkalizing your body are all bogus.9 -
MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »theMichelleSilverleaf wrote: »I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.
No it doesn't. Your body's pH is far too well-regulated to be that easily pushed off, and if you did change your body's pH one way or the other too much (and it doesn't take much in terms of pH numbers) you'd get sick real fast.
There is a lot of room to change pH. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale. The livable range is about 7.35 to 7.45. On a non logarithmic scale that is a difference of: (10^7.35)/(10^7.35)=1.25 or 25%.
You still can't alter your body's pH unless you do something extreme to force it. Your body has a system that is meant to prevent it. Drink all the ACV you like, you'll likely either get sick of the taste or experience some other less threatening effect before it would have an effect on your body's pH. There's no need for the average person to mess with it anyway, the so-called "benefits" of alkalizing your body are all bogus.
I don't know how much the ACV can affect body alkalinity but if the livable range is +/- 12.5% then the feedback mechanism allows it to be in that range somewhat. This paper seems to refute your claim.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3195546/
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theMichelleSilverleaf wrote: »I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.
No it doesn't. Your body's pH is far too well-regulated to be that easily pushed off, and if you did change your body's pH one way or the other too much (and it doesn't take much in terms of pH numbers) you'd get sick real fast.
There is a lot of room to change pH. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale. The livable range is about 7.35 to 7.45. On a non logarithmic scale that is a difference of: (10^7.35)/(10^7.35)=1.25 or 25%.
(10^7.45)/(10^7.35) = 1.25 or 25%.1 -
Not entirely sure of the benefits but I do take it everyday. Haven't noticed anything particularly but I continue to do it because of all that I hear and I do believe it is detoxing. Try this recipe:
1/4 unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
2tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp ACV
Then a cup or more of flat or sparkling water!
It's not too bad, I am able to get it down every morning!!10 -
MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »theMichelleSilverleaf wrote: »I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.
No it doesn't. Your body's pH is far too well-regulated to be that easily pushed off, and if you did change your body's pH one way or the other too much (and it doesn't take much in terms of pH numbers) you'd get sick real fast.
There is a lot of room to change pH. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale. The livable range is about 7.35 to 7.45. On a non logarithmic scale that is a difference of: (10^7.35)/(10^7.35)=1.25 or 25%.
You still can't alter your body's pH unless you do something extreme to force it. Your body has a system that is meant to prevent it. Drink all the ACV you like, you'll likely either get sick of the taste or experience some other less threatening effect before it would have an effect on your body's pH. There's no need for the average person to mess with it anyway, the so-called "benefits" of alkalizing your body are all bogus.
I don't know how much the ACV can affect body alkalinity but if the livable range is +/- 12.5% then the feedback mechanism allows it to be in that range somewhat. This paper seems to refute your claim.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3195546/
Have you actually read it?4 -
stevencloser wrote: »MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »theMichelleSilverleaf wrote: »I've knocked down gout attacks with it. When metabolized it has an alkalizing effect on the body.
No it doesn't. Your body's pH is far too well-regulated to be that easily pushed off, and if you did change your body's pH one way or the other too much (and it doesn't take much in terms of pH numbers) you'd get sick real fast.
There is a lot of room to change pH. The pH scale is a logarithmic scale. The livable range is about 7.35 to 7.45. On a non logarithmic scale that is a difference of: (10^7.35)/(10^7.35)=1.25 or 25%.
You still can't alter your body's pH unless you do something extreme to force it. Your body has a system that is meant to prevent it. Drink all the ACV you like, you'll likely either get sick of the taste or experience some other less threatening effect before it would have an effect on your body's pH. There's no need for the average person to mess with it anyway, the so-called "benefits" of alkalizing your body are all bogus.
I don't know how much the ACV can affect body alkalinity but if the livable range is +/- 12.5% then the feedback mechanism allows it to be in that range somewhat. This paper seems to refute your claim.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3195546/
Have you actually read it?
I did read it. Not all positive but a lot of it was. Did you read it?3 -
Not entirely sure of the benefits but I do take it everyday. Haven't noticed anything particularly but I continue to do it because of all that I hear and I do believe it is detoxing. Try this recipe:
1/4 unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
2tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp ACV
Then a cup or more of flat or sparkling water!
It's not too bad, I am able to get it down every morning!!
There is not such a thing as detoxing. Your liver and kidneys handle the removal of toxins from your body.6 -
Not entirely sure of the benefits but I do take it everyday. Haven't noticed anything particularly but I continue to do it because of all that I hear and I do believe it is detoxing. Try this recipe:
1/4 unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
2tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp ACV
Then a cup or more of flat or sparkling water!
It's not too bad, I am able to get it down every morning!!
JMO, but life is way too short to consume something "I am able to get down each morning", just because I hear it might possibly be good for me.
And I say that as a woman who went through chemotherapy.
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What exact “toxins” do you think it’s removing, and by what biological mechanism/process does drinking vinegar remove “toxins” from your body?Not entirely sure of the benefits but I do take it everyday. Haven't noticed anything particularly but I continue to do it because of all that I hear and I do believe it is detoxing. Try this recipe:
1/4 unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
2tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp ACV
Then a cup or more of flat or sparkling water!
It's not too bad, I am able to get it down every morning!!
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My grandmother believed in drinking ACV for what ails you. She died of a massive stroke in 1968. The ACV woo has been around for a *long* time.2
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Drinking vinegar: It's a thing. Organic, with pure, natural flavorings. Only about 30 calories per ounce, and full of flavor.
Mix with an ounce of vodka, then fill the glass with ice and plain sparkling water (like La Croix). Lemon wedge on the rim.
That's the way to drink ACV. Delish! 2 -
AVC is actually really good for your skin. I use a toner made with 1 part AVC to 2 parts boiled water. It tightens your pores and respects your skins naturally acidic pH without drying your skin out.1
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Drinking vinegar: It's a thing. Organic, with pure, natural flavorings. Only about 30 calories per ounce, and full of flavor.
Mix with an ounce of vodka, then fill the glass with ice and plain sparkling water (like La Croix). Lemon wedge on the rim.
That's the way to drink ACV. Delish!
The Italians also drink vinegars as an aperitif - I think there was a foodie craze for drinking fancy vinegars a few years back, including vinegar bars and mixed drinks with vinegar. That shrub thing looks good - lemon & ginger are a couple of my favorite things - I'm going to have to try it (without the vodka). My grandma's recipe books had recipes for "shrubs", never knew what they were.
Their site is here - I might have to get me a sampler box:
https://www.mcclarybros.com1 -
Drinking vinegar: It's a thing. Organic, with pure, natural flavorings. Only about 30 calories per ounce, and full of flavor.
Mix with an ounce of vodka, then fill the glass with ice and plain sparkling water (like La Croix). Lemon wedge on the rim.
That's the way to drink ACV. Delish!
The Italians also drink vinegars as an aperitif - I think there was a foodie craze for drinking fancy vinegars a few years back, including vinegar bars and mixed drinks with vinegar. That shrub thing looks good - lemon & ginger are a couple of my favorite things - I'm going to have to try it (without the vodka). My grandma's recipe books had recipes for "shrubs", never knew what they were.
Their site is here - I might have to get me a sampler box:
https://www.mcclarybros.com
There's a local Thai restaurant that also has a number of drinking vinegars.1 -
Drinking vinegar: It's a thing. Organic, with pure, natural flavorings. Only about 30 calories per ounce, and full of flavor.
Mix with an ounce of vodka, then fill the glass with ice and plain sparkling water (like La Croix). Lemon wedge on the rim.
That's the way to drink ACV. Delish!
The Italians also drink vinegars as an aperitif - I think there was a foodie craze for drinking fancy vinegars a few years back, including vinegar bars and mixed drinks with vinegar. That shrub thing looks good - lemon & ginger are a couple of my favorite things - I'm going to have to try it (without the vodka). My grandma's recipe books had recipes for "shrubs", never knew what they were.
Their site is here - I might have to get me a sampler box:
https://www.mcclarybros.com
I've had the apple pie one, too. Also tasty!
(But I actually like ACV. ). 0 -
I'd try it.
I also think it might be a funny office holiday party gift (where way too many people just go with alcohol of some sort).1 -
I started making refrigerator pickles this summer with home grown cucumbers. My wife became an addict and I was lucky to get any! That is about the only way I like vinegar (dill pickles). Other than than that it is only for medicinal purposes for me (gout help, etc.).1
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I adore pickles. A friend of mine used to make them at home, and I really should. I love everything pickled and also vinegar in many uses (or just to top foods).
Maybe that's why the idea of taking it like medicine seems so icky to me. IMO, foods should be consumed in a way that's enjoyable, and if you choke it down or have to hide it, that seems wrong to me. (I also don't like adding fiber just as fiber, vs. eating foods that are naturally high in fiber.) I realize this is my issue to some extent. ;-)0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »I adore pickles. A friend of mine used to make them at home, and I really should. I love everything pickled and also vinegar in many uses (or just to top foods).
Maybe that's why the idea of taking it like medicine seems so icky to me. IMO, foods should be consumed in a way that's enjoyable, and if you choke it down or have to hide it, that seems wrong to me. (I also don't like adding fiber just as fiber, vs. eating foods that are naturally high in fiber.) I realize this is my issue to some extent. ;-)
If it will kill a gout attack, I don't care how it tastes or if I take it like medicine. It is well worth it!0 -
I recently took a small amount for an upset tummy and it did help with that.0
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