Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Benefits

Apple cider vinegar and honey, can work as wonderful home made remedies for curing simple ailments. Mentioned below are some of their health benefits. Read on to know more...
Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey Benefits
Apple cider vinegar prepared by the fermentation of apple cider, is a type of vinegar. During the process of fermentation, sugar present in apple cider, is broken down by the bacteria, while yeast breaks down alcohol to form vinegar. Honey produced by honey bees, is a sweet aliment. This is derived from nectar of flowers. Honey is as sweet as granulated sugar. Honey consists of a chemical which is used for baking. Due to its distinctive flavor and sweetness, many people prefer it over sugar. Apple cider vinegar and honey are used to cure many ailments.

Health benefits of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar helps in sinus infection treatment, and also clears soar throat. It helps in balancing the level of cholesterol. When it comes to curing skin diseases like acne, few come close to the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar. It also protects us against, any and all kinds of food poisoning and also helps increase the stamina. It also helps in curbing allergies in humans as well as animals. It makes our immune system strong and also prevents muscle fatigue after exercise. This vinegar increases the metabolic rate which promotes weight loss, gets rid of constipation and improves digestion. For quick and effective weight loss, add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water and consume this every day. A combination of vitamin B6, lecithin and apple cider vinegar is considered to be one of the best dietary medicines for weight loss. It alleviates the pain caused by gout and arthritis. It prevents urinary tract infections and bladder stone. It has acidic properties, which is used as a remedy for bad breath and halitosis. Due to the presence of sulphur, it fights the effects of aging. Hence, it is used as a remedy for age spots. Many women use it as a remedy for the reduction of cellulite. It is also used as a cure for major diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes.

Health benefits of honey
Honey is one of the best cure for arthritis. For curing arthritis, prepare a paste with one part of honey and two parts of lukewarm water and cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the joints that are most painful, this will recede the pain in fifteen minutes. It is also used for the treatment of baldness and hair loss. Prepare a paste of hot olive oil, a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and apply it on your hair, before having a bath. This is also used as a cure for toothache; make a paste comprising of a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey, and apply it to the aching tooth. When it comes to reducing cholesterol, honey is a very effective. In order to reducing cholesterol, prepare a mixture of honey, cinnamon powder and 16 ounces of tea. Consuming this mixture will reduce the cholesterol level, within 2 hours. It is very effective against the common cold too. Mix a tablespoon of lukewarm honey with ¼ tablespoon of cinnamon powder. Consume this for three days, this will definitely help you. Honey mixed with cinnamon powder also helps reduce stomach ache. For reducing weight, prepare a mixture of honey with cinnamon powder and water and drink it on a daily basis, this helps reduce the accumulation of fats.

After reading this article, I am sure you are now aware of the true potential of apple cider vinegar and honey, and the role they play in curing the body of diseases and ailments. Have a healthy life!!

By Pradnya S
Published: 8/10/2009
 
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