Health & Beauty Benefits: Apple Cider Vinegar Edition

I am totally behind on this but, apple cider vinegar… 

Happy Friday Babes! Jumped right on in there today. What can I say? IT’S FRIDAY! 

What are you up to this weekend? Any major plans?

Restaurant week is extended here in SD (thank god, you all know how much I love food) and J and I, with some friends, are planning on going to Cowboy Star. I hear amazing things! 

I am also going to a ladies only Mardi Gras game night, fun right? 

so back the whole apple cider vinegar thing. 

At work the other day one of my co-workers told me how she drinks apple cider vinegar everyday. I have heard of people drinking it straight up or mixing it with things, but it made me curious. Although I know this is/was a “trend” I never really knew much about it, so I decided to do some research. 

There definitely wasn’t a shortage of information out there about this magic elixir. 

“For centuries, vinegar has been used for various household and cooking purposes.

It is also an ancient folk remedy, claimed to help with all sorts of health problems and is

the most popular vinegar in the natural health community.”

There are all sort of benefits including weight loss, which is the most popular reason for usage. 

Other apple cider vinegar benefits include…

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Health  & Beauty Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar:

Tames tummy troubles:

The pectin content in ACV helps treat diarrhea by forming bulk fibrous matter and forming a protective coat for soothing the colon lining and intestinal spasms. 

 Helps clear sinuses:  

The vinegar helps with draining.

Gets rid of bad breath:

The acidity of the vinegar mixed in with water can help fight halitosis. 

Controls blood sugar:

The anti-glycemic effects of apple cider vinegar help to improve insulin sensitivity.

Helps with hiccups:

Hiccups are caused by either low stomach acid slowing the digestion of protein, or eating too much…ACV restores the acid balance in the stomach and eases irritating spasms of the diaphragm.

Fights pimples and blemishes:

When apple cider vinegar is made, malic acid forms.  This makes apple cider vinegar a potent antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral substance capable of keeping bacteria at bay and pimples from forming.

Teeth whitener:

Vinegar helps remove stains, whiten teeth, and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums.

Fights dandruff:

Apple cider vinegar has natural anti-fungal properties to combat dandruff. It helps restore the pH balance of the scalp and cleans clogged pores and hair follicles 

Fades varicose veins:

It improves circulation in the vein wall and helps to ease the bulging and swelling vein so it is less noticeable and less painful.

Natural deodorant:

 ACV absorbs and neutralizes odors.

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damn, this shit is versatile.

With the numerous home health and beauty remedies you can use ACV with, I have to admit, I am overwhelmed! Which area of my life can I apply it to.

What do I need right now?  

Finally I came across this awesome use from In Style Magazine; use apple cider vinegar as a makeup brush cleaner! J bought me new brushes for Christmas and I was looking for a new way to keep them clean! 

“ACV can de-gunk every tool in your application arsenal, from blush brushes to brow brushes. The malic acid in ACV makes it antibacterial, says Hammerman {sic}—so, you’re washing out germ buildup, too.

Try it: Combine one cup of warm water with one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, and one or two thick slices of lemon to scent the concoction. Clean brushes with the mixture, rinse with water, and lay out to dry.”

Have a fab weekend loves! xx