Written by Cathy Gehr

Cathy Gehr. Author of Look and Feel 10 Years Younger in the Next 10 Days

A friend of mine, Ron, and I were chatting about his recent battle with kidney stones. Our conversation led to my husband’s situation where he had successfully dissolved his gall stones by using natural remedies. I love to talk about health and wellness and I’ve come up with these top 10 health benefits of apple cider vinegar.

Being that apple cider vinegar (ACV) was an ingredient that I always had in the kitchen, prior to my husband’s bout with gall stones, I basically just used it for salads, and added a dash here and there in recipes.

There have always been numerous claims as to the ailments this fermented apple juice could heal, but a lot of them were based on shaky evidence with little to no credible backing.

However, although there may not be reams of scientific and laboratory documentation as to the benefits of this “tonic,” the anecdotal and testimonial evidence is overwhelming.

A lot of the best remedies for cures have been around for centuries, and although the medical and pharmaceutical giants would prefer they be ignored, I always prefer to choose the natural over the unnatural any day.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Generally speaking, wellbeing comes from having sufficient exercise, enough sleep, a realistic and positive attitude and a well-managed diet. In my book “How to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger in the Next 10 Days” I also cover how important it is to hydrate.

I believe that the forgotten factor in many people’s diet is hydration. And guess what? Kidney stones often form when there is a decrease in urine volume. Knowing that Ron is an avid coffee drinker (coffee is known to dehydrate the body), I suggested that he consider upping his hydration. Additionally, the benefit of apple cider vinegar in his water could be a good start towards combating his ailment.

Ron was impressed about (Peter) my husband’s story, where his gallstones disappeared after cutting out all fatty foods and regularly drinking water containing apple cider vinegar. I’m talking about someone who was severely afflicted and had been experiencing excruciating pain from gall stones.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

My hubby’s dosage was as follows: 2 tablespoons of ACV per 1 pint (500 ml) of water. Within 3-4 months they were completely dissolved. He maintains this habit to this very day, and, in fact, we both include a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in our drinking water due to the obvious health benefits.

Apple cider for weight loss can’t be overlooked either. How does this work? In short, the digestion of protein is aided by acid. So when taking apple cider vinegar before a meal, it stimulates and aids the body in a thorough digestion process and increases protein availability for fat-cell breakdown.

Research shows that people who are overweight are more prone to kidney stones—especially men.

In sharing this information with Ron, he piped in and said, “How do I start improving my condition with the apple cider benefits you’re talking about?”

So I suggested simply adding that same ACV-to-water ratio mentioned above and stick to it daily. It may be a little unpleasant to the taste buds at first, but you soon acquire a taste for it and before long you begin to crave that flavor.

I personally recommend a quality raw organic ACV that contains the “mother”. A lot of the ACV in supermarkets have been pasteurized, filtered and may even contain apples heavily drenched in pesticides—which are best to avoid. The cloudy looking mother at the bottom of an organic bottle of ACV is a good thing and is a good sign that it’s a natural product.

The top 10 health benefits of apple cider vinegar are:

Control of blood sugar

Lowering of blood cholesterol

Effectiveness against infection

Deals with cramps

Contributes to a glowing complexion

Treats colds and coughs

Whitens yellow teeth

Relieves constipation

Promotes weight loss

Nourishes hair

Are you convinced yet? Add these benefits:

Relief of rheumatism and arthritis

Dispelling of insomnia

Potential asthma relief

Strengthening of toe and finger nails

Relief from hay fever

And, last but not least, as evidenced in the case of my husband, assists in the dissolution of gall stones.

Ron asked, “Where can I find apple cider vinegar?” I recommended Braggs apple cider vinegar, and this can be readily purchased from Amazon.com.

Ron told me today, “Thank you, Cathy, for your tips about apple cider vinegar. I’m feeling a lot better. It’s working.” I hope you, too, will join those that know the benefit of apple cider vinegar. It’s awesome!

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