HIPPOCRATES, the father of medicine, discovered that natural, undistilled apple cider vinegar (or ACV) is a powerful cleansing and healing elixir. It is a naturally occurring antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs, bacteria, mould and viruses as well as assist in weight reduction.

ACV can be traced back to 3000 BC.  The Babylonians used it as a condiment and preservative, while Julius Caesar’s army used ACV as a tonic to stay healthy and fight off disease.

It was used in Biblical times as an antiseptic and a healing agent.  In Paris in the Middle Ages it was sold from barrels by street vendors as a body deodorant, healing tonic and delicious vinegar drink to keep the body healthy and ageless.

For centuries in Japan, the feared Samurai warriors drank it for power.  The Chinese call vinegar a “friend” since they have used it for centuries to process herbal medicines.

ACV has been used for thousands of years not only for health reasons, but as a cleansing agent to remove bacteria, germs, moulds, odours, even stains and spots.

ACV is made from fresh, crushed apples which are then allowed to mature naturally in wooden barrels to “boost” the natural fermentation.  Natural ACV is a rich, brownish colour that if held to the light, one can see tiny formations of “cobweb-like” substances, called the miracle “mother”.

 

The nutrients that live in the “mother” substance of organic, unfiltered, fully ripened ACV have proven powerful health benefits.  Sadly, commercial producers distill their vinegar to meet consumer demand, that vinegar be clear. In distilling the vinegar, it is turned to steam by heating.  Thereby destroying the powerful “mother enzymes” and removing the life-giving minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, natural organic sodium, magnesium, sulphur, iron, copper, fluorine, silicone, trace minerals, essential amino acids and many other powerful nutrients such as pectin, a fiber that helps reduce bad cholesterol and helps to regulate blood pressure.  Distilling also destroys the natural malic and tartaric acids which are important in fighting body toxins and inhibiting unfriendly bacteria.

Studies have shown that potassium helps prevent hair loss, brittle teeth and nails, sinusitis, runny nose, toxic waste in the body and stunted growth.

Potassium is the mineral of youthfulness; it softens the arteries, helping to keep them flexible and resilient.  Millions of people living in today’s civilization and eating commercialized, processed foods have a potassium deficiency. The skin and muscle tone are not good.  The flesh does not cling firmly to the body’s bony framework.  Lines and wrinkles fill the face and neck.  The hair is brittle. We must have potassium to build and maintain youthful, healthy tissues!

It is the same in flower and vegetable gardens.  Potassium is necessary for the health of plants and increases their resistance to many of the diseases that attack plants.  Potassium is also the also the powerful element that changes seeds into plants and beautiful flowers.  If plants become deficient in potassium they stop growing.  If potassium deficiency is not corrected, the plant slowly starts to wither, turns yellow and dies.  The same is true of animals and humans with a potassium deficiency: there is a slow degeneration leading to the death of cells, then death of the body.  Potassium is the key mineral in the constellation of minerals; it is so important to every living thing that without it there would be no life.

One of the greatest benefits of ACV is that it detoxifies both the bloodstream and various organs of the body.  It acts as a purifier, breaking down fatty mucous and phlegm.  It also prevents the urine from becoming excessively alkaline, assisting the vital organs- kidneys, bladder and liver.  It promotes healthy blood flow to the heart, brain and entire body.  Other incredible benefits ACV are the relief of constipation, headaches, arthritis, indigestion, diarrhea, eczema, sore eyes, chronic fatigue, mild food poisoning, as well as high blood pressure and heartburn symptoms.

 

Inculcating, a wide variety of nutrients into our diet will assist our bodies in having a stronger immunity, more energy, better mental clarity and a more vibrant and joyous life.  Apple Cider Vinegar is one such tonic that should be added to our diet.

As a skilled Esthetician and Wellness Coach, Naema Khan specialises in providing personalised care through Electrolysis, facials and various therapeutic massages such as Swedish, Thai, Indian head massage and therapeutic foot massages. She also offers consultations on natural health and wellness, guiding clients on holistic approaches to maintain optimal well-being and promote self-healing. With a passion for empowering individuals to achieve radiant health and beauty, she provides tailored services to nurture body, mind and spirit. She can be contacted at 1-868-330-9448