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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 and 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.
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.