It cures what ails ye

Pretty much from the day I started this blog, the semester started really kicking my butt. I've been working my tail off trying to get everything finished but today, today I am officially free for Christmas break. Feels great. 

My dad has been really sick recently. He has this disease called Myelofibrosis which attacks your bone marrow and leaves in it's place scar tissue, it's pretty much a form of leukemia. Plus he has gout and blood clots and one thing after another. So, being the person that I am, I'm started searching for alternative methods to help relieve his pain. Thank goodness my dad is a good sport. Many of these remedies are just as good for people who aren't sick, so I thought I would share one of the most helpful ones we've tried. 

Let me tell you about Apple Cider Vinegar. This stuff is like magic! What is it, you ask? Well, according to webmd.com...

Vinegar is a product of fermentation. This is a process in which sugars in a food are broken down by bacteria and yeast. In the first stage of fermentation, the sugars are turned into alcohol. Then, if the alcohol ferments further, you get vinegar. The word comes from the French, meaning "sour wine." While vinegar can be made from all sorts of things -- like many fruits, vegetables, and grains -- apple cider vinegar comes from pulverized apples. The main ingredient of apple cider vinegar, or any vinegar, is acetic acid.

What does it help? I'm glad you asked!

Diabetes, gout, high cholesterol, blood pressure, CANCER, bad complexion issues, digestion, weight loss, and much more. Of course, results can be different for different people, but it really seemed to help my dad's gout issue, and I starting taking it and I can definitely tell a difference in my complexion. The Bragg Vinegar website also claims that it gives you a healthy youthful glow.

Here's a complete rundown of all the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar, proven by science: Click Here

How to take it...

I read about Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with "The Mother" 

Mmm tasty - not!

All you need for health

So I went out and bought it at Kroger. According to the directions you mix 2 tsp. ACV with 8 oz. of hot water and add honey or maple syrup (which I haven't tried) to sweeten it up - drink one or two a day. This is important - DO NOT drink the ACV straight - it can mess up enamel on your teeth and burn your esophagus. But other than that, just sip on this concoction until it's all gone and before you know it you're on your way to a healthier you. 

Until next time,

Mary