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Remedies That Harm, Part 2: Apple Cider Vinegar

9/6/2014

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In this series, my goal is to shine some light on some natural remedies that can actually harm your health. In part 1, we took a closer look at coffee enemas. Part 2, today we covering Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV).






This one might generate some heat. As with many natural remedies, when people believe in them, they seem to be fiercely passionate about it and can even get angry when someone else disagrees with their position. I am not trying to discredit anyone and there are lots of natural mom bloggers that I respect that might like it...but, I am going to offer another perspective on this - one from New Biology® and the years of research Dr. Robert O. Young has studied how this and other acidic foods and liquids impact our health. My goal is to help you make the best choices for you and your family.


First I should cover what it is and the reason people would take it in the first place. You may have seen this or other similar posters floating around facebook. It pretty much sums it up...



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Does it work? Well, sort of. As we saw in the last post, there are many remedies that do in fact work, but not without long term consequences. There are some external application to the skin that can be helpful without consequence. Internally, not so much.

The first on the list is acid reflux. It works...but short term and with a cost. A big cost. The problem here is misunderstood science. The thought is that if you drink it your pH will increase thus combatting the acid creating the reflux. ACV does not increase your pH. One of the foundational aspects of New Biology® is the understanding that our teeth digest food and our alimentary canal produces alkaline buffering liquids to combat the acids from acidic foods and liquids. When we take ACV internally, our bodies thrust itself into preservation mode and create sodium bicarbonate (baking soda, or even other alkaline mineral salts) to neutralize the acid. From the extreme acidity of the ACV. the body is forced to produce a surge of bicarb which neutralizes the ACV and sometimes the acid that caused the reflux in the first place. So it works, but NO! In order to produce this surge of bicarb, the body has to rob itself of important nutrients: mineral salts such as calcium it pulls from the joints or bones or magnesium it pulls from the muscles and water it will pull from the tissues causing tissue dehydration and mineral deficiencies. With this understanding, the consumption of AVC internally over time could lead to things such as fibromyalgia, muscle and joint pain, arthritis, and even osteoporosis by repeatedly pulling calcium, magnesium, and water from the body.

I have also heard people claim that it cured their kidney stones and urinary problems. While I am sure it was a great relief, I doubt people would do it if they weighed the potential risk of osteoporosis later on. Can you imagine the amount of acid you are flooding your body with for the vinegar to dissolve kidney stones? Not that it doesn't work, but can we do something natural that DOESN'T simultaneously cause our body great strain and long-term harm?

Of course we can! It is called the pH Miracle program and is based on the simple fact that acid harms and alkaline liquids heal.

For acid reflux (along with many other ailments) shots of baking soda will provide INSTANT relief! And, it doesn't rob your body, just supplies it with the base it has been longing for.  We take baking soda in our house several times a day. If your body isn't used to it, the salt can cause a colon flush if you take too much at one time. We take 1 (sometimes heaping) teaspoon in and ounce or 2 of water and drink it right down. For our 3 year old and 1 year old little girls, they take about 1/8 teaspoon at a time. It also instantly eliminates hiccups. My husband and I average about 3-5 teaspoons each daily and it has resolved his joint pain, acid reflux, trouble sleeping, and much, much more. I took about 5-7 teaspoons during pregnancy daily, and in a future post I will explain why pregnancy produces a lot of acid and why I needed so much more.

Many of the other items on the list are ailment resulting from long-term consumption of acidic and toxic foods and liquids. New Biology® research has shown that alkalizing will clean the blood and they will disappear fairly rapidly if you cleanse your colon, drink enough alkaline water, and eliminate toxic "food". These include sore throat, acne, cholesterol, chronic fatigue, athlete's foot, nail fungus, and the rest on the list.  Here is a link to an article Dr. Young recently wrote offering some deeper explanation about New Biology®
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The above picture is one we sometimes see during a miscroscopy session when analyzing dry blood. This picture shows white spokes going through the sample and we call this Hypercalcemia and it shows mineral deficiency. This could be expected in a person who routinely uses ACV for health purposes by trying to heal a deficiency with an acidic poison that robs their body of even more minerals of which it was already low.

What about lemons?

Lemons actually do offer an alkalizing response because it provides the minerals needed to form the base, leaving the body with a net surplus of ash and minerals. Lemon juice and also lime juice can be used wherever ACV is called for in recipes and health formulas to replace the vinegar 1:1.

I hope you have found this post to be helpful and I look forward to sharing more popular natural remedies that harm in my next post...any guesses? Let's start a conversation. If you use ACV do you plan to continue or switch to an alkaline option?


35 Comments
Sidney
10/29/2014 07:33:57 am

I found this very informative! Thank you

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Salaimon
3/28/2016 06:06:46 am

Good sharing, yes, <a href="http://kidbuxblog.com/apple-cider-vinegar-acv-helps-to-boost-metabolism/">apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps to boost metabolism</a>, blocks the body’s storage of dietary fat plus breaks down and dissolves existing body fat. A study at Australia’s University of Sydney in which subjects who consumed two tablespoon of ACV daily experienced fewer surges and crashes in blood sugar levels. Read more at:
<a href="http://kidbuxblog.com/apple-cider-vinegar-acv-helps-to-boost-metabolism/">http://kidbuxblog.com/apple-cider-vinegar-acv-helps-to-boost-metabolism/</a>

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josh conley
12/8/2014 01:49:23 am

I read http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/lemon-baking-soda-miraculous-combination.html?t=mam

I use lemon juice. I would add to this article to use a bowl when first mixing these two items. They produce a lot of foam, A LOT! When the foam goes down, now pour the mixture into a glass and fill w water. I often get a few small burps afterwards. Seems to be normal reaction.

I have yet to try baking soda and water as this article suggests. Does it take some getting used to the taste of the baking soda?

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Courtney
12/9/2014 04:52:19 am

Hi Josh, Thanks for your comment. At first taking baking soda with a little bit of water might take getting used to, but I find it doesn't take long and after a while you even might start to crave it.

Mixing baking soda with lemon juice nullifies the alkalizing effects because the bicarbonate neutralizes the acid of the lemon, hence the fizzing/bubbling that you see and you merely end up drinking a fairly neutral liquid. If you took it with water it would end up neutralizing the acid in your gut instead and you might find that you burp quite a bit until you really become more alkaline.

You can always start with a small amount, like a half teaspoon to see how much you burp and how you feel and increase little by little as often as you want.

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Sarai
2/16/2015 10:55:44 am

Great article....worth pondering....I will consider its premises...thank you for sharing!!

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Courtney link
2/16/2015 12:20:49 pm

Thanks for the comment, Sarai!

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jackie
4/24/2015 07:43:09 am

Out of curiosity, what would you recommend to fight against athlete's foot, and how? Also, if my husband uses baking soda in place of shampoo and then rinses w acv, is that doing harm?

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Courtney
4/24/2015 11:32:38 am

Hi Jackie,

I have seen people eliminate athlete's foot just by following an alkaline diet, but especially when they use a lot of raw garlic in their green shakes.

I think using apple cider vinegar topically should be fine, in fact I am always looking for a good natural shampoo alternative. None of the ones I have tried from blogs seem to work for me and the shampoos from health food stores still have chemicals in them. Those that don't leave my hair looking like I soaked it in olive oil. So I might try your husband's method!

Thanks for the comment. :)

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jackie
4/24/2015 02:57:19 pm

Thank you for the advice! I've had it for years, and no topical creams work, and tea tree oil helped but it's still not budging after a month of twice a day application. My husband does what's called "no poo". Doesn't wash his hair with more than water unless it's dirty, and that's where baking soda and acv comes in. : )

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Jordin
9/7/2015 10:00:29 am

Do you recommend a certain brand of baking soda? Will they all do the same?

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Courtney
10/16/2015 03:21:19 pm

Hi Jordin,

Sorry for the late reply, I just saw your comment! As long as the ingredients say "sodium bicarbonate" and nothing else, any brand will do! We get Arm and Hammer from Costco and it is a great value plus it is in a strong resealable bag. I put a few cups in a ziplock freezer bag at a time. Not sure if I mentioned that you don't want it open to soak up yuck from the air/fridge/etc.

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Lauren
10/20/2015 05:35:05 pm

So are there any valid reasons to ever take ACV?
Also, I know you recommend taking baking soda and water daily, I'm going to start doing that! But do you also recommend drinking lemon water daily? If so, would I want to space them apart so the lemon and baking soda don't interact?

Thanks!

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Courtney
10/21/2015 09:20:48 am

Hi Lauren,

Thanks for your question! There is no valid reason to take ACV (or any vinegar) to improve health. However, I will admit, that I do have some in my house for cleaning and would occasionally use is for topical skin care. Also, sometimes when a recipe calls for vinegar I will use organic ACV full-well knowing that it is unhealthy even in my cake. In those situations I am not using it to improve health and am fully aware of the consequences. I would take extra baking soda and charcoal when eating the cake. Hope that helps!

As for lemon water, sure! The most important thing is to aim to drink your body weight in ounces daily (a 200 pound person should drink 200 ounces water daily). If you like lemon in it, great. If not, no big deal. You don't need to try to space them out, just make sure you get it all in there. :)

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Alina
11/3/2015 10:38:55 am

Your article is very informative. However, after reading it I feel a little like after I read the first article about the greatness of ACV. :) Is baking soda another cure-all thing that actually does have some side effects when taken daily/in excess? I am by no means an ACV maniac but I did use it when I had a sinus infection; it's the only thing that helped release the horrible pressure and headache within minutes.

I am planning on doing a lot more research before I start using baking soda on daily basis but was wondering if you can already respond to this one thing that I came across in my quick search:

"Because baking soda breaks down into sodium ions in the body -- an electrolyte that can have powerful effects -- taking too much baking soda can disrupt the activity of your muscles, heart and brain. According to a study published in the December 2013 issue of the "Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics,"

Thank you!

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Courtney
11/3/2015 02:52:55 pm

Hi Alina,

Thanks for your comment and questions. Baking soda is not a cure all, but it is extremely important and beneficial. I encourage you to do your research. Check out some of Dr. Young's articles, here is a search on his blog with a few:
http://articlesofhealth.blogspot.com/#uds-search-results

To respond to the quote at the bottom, I would agree. You will know if you are taking too much because you will get a salt flush, meaning your bowels will flush heavily. When desired that can be a useful tool. Drinking plenty of water helps keep the electrolyte balance needed. If you are experiencing explosive diarrhea every time you take some baking soda then that is probably too much. Some people also retain water because their lymphatic system is sluggish. Everyone is different and each body will need different amounts of various things, including baking soda, but having said that I wouldn't want to live without it!

I hope I answered your question.

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Becky link
1/7/2016 10:56:35 am

Thanks for the information. I was taking ACV specifically to improve joint pain. I have stopped. I just need to remember to take baking soda!

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Courtney
3/27/2017 11:41:20 am

Awesome, thanks for reading and great choice!

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Ariel link
4/26/2016 08:14:12 pm

If my water pH is alkaline already, can I still add ACV in it?

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Courtney
4/28/2016 06:15:15 pm

Hi Ariel,

What is the pH of the water before the ACV and then what is it afterwards?

From the perspective of New Biology, when we take ACV it throws our body into overdrive to compensate for the acid intake, thus creating such a surge of ash that it creates a high pH in our stomach which is why people find it *sometimes helps with acid reflux.

It will probably drop the pH of your water far below a healthy level, which is 7, although we prefer to drink our water at 9.5.

What are you hoping to address in your body with ACV? If it were me, I would find an alkaline alternative that works just as well.

Thanks!

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Sheila
8/29/2016 06:04:24 pm

This is interesting. I would like to try the baking soda, but I have a hard time drinking anything alkaline as my blood sugar lowers too much. I tend to get hypoglycemia. Eating with or around alkaline beverages is bad for digestion. Am I correct? Do you have a solution?

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Courtney
8/29/2016 08:08:56 pm

Hi Sheila,
Thanks!
I'm not sure why your blood sugar lowers when you consume alkaline liquids as I've seen people reverse hypoglycemia on the alkaline diet.

I would disagree that alkaline foods and drinks are bad for digestion. The article explains a bit how we view digestion differently, as an alkaline buffering system, so we view it as an aid to processing food.
I hope that helps. Let me know how it works for you if you decide to try it.

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Ken Long
10/7/2016 09:35:43 am

I like the final part about lemons. That is something I do every morning. And the rest of this series of articles was very good as well. I cant immediately agree with everything said for everybody as one universal approach. I tend to side more with the idea that different people, different blood types, different nutritional types, etc, do better or worse on different diets, but that we could all do with eating less meat and more vegetables in general.

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Courtney
3/27/2017 11:44:18 am

Thanks for reading. I hope the information is useful for you!

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judy
10/11/2016 06:20:21 pm

I had a question about using ACV and lemongrass essential oil along with distilled water and lavender oil. Using as a toner.
Would that be safe? I actually don't know what the ACV does for my face...maybe you could fill me in?

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Courtney
3/27/2017 11:42:46 am

Sorry I never answered this sooner. Topically it is fine. :)

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MK
3/26/2017 08:28:24 pm

WHAT ABOUT ALUMINUM IN BAKING SODA

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Courtney
3/27/2017 11:50:26 am

Hi MK,
Thanks for reading! Baking soda does not have aluminum, it is baking powder that does sometimes. Baking soda is just sodium bicarbonate. Some brands have a nifty label on their packaging that says "aluminum free!" which I find rather deceitful since baking soda is only baking soda. Baking powder is a mix of baking soda and other ingredients, commonly different forms of aluminum. Hope that clears it up!

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Antoinette link
5/24/2017 07:57:51 am

Hi Courtney,
I tested Bragg's raw, unpasteurized ACV 'from the mother' and found it to be neutral-slightly alkaline. I take a teaspoon in water in the morning to neutralize the acidity that forms overnight -- per the Body Ecology Diet. Are you specifying that all ACV is bad including Braggs or are you referencing brands that are acidic?

Thanks,
Antoinette

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Courtney
5/24/2017 08:25:33 am

Hi Antoinette,

Thanks for the comment and question. I have Braggs raw ACV on hand for cleaning. The bottle says that it is diluted to 5% acidity. I just tested it and it was actually lower than 4.5, with a pH reading of 3.5 - 4 . Either way, even 5 is EXTREMELY acidic for ingestion. A pH of 7 is neutral.

All ACV is acidic, and when it is raw with The Mother, it also has worms when viewed under a microscope! I would never ever suggest taking it for health benefits. There are alkaline ways to achieve anything you want and are far more effective.

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Antoinette link
5/24/2017 09:44:34 am

Hi Courtney,
Please disregard earlier question about Bragg's ACV being alkaline. I remember 'reading online' that it was neutral, but I just tested and it is acidic.

However, I also commented on the bone broth article, and I just tested my bone broth and it is alkaline; I get your point about bacteria, etc., but at least its alkaline...which can't be all bad...can it?

Thanks,
Antoinette
P.S. Please add the bone broth-alkaline portion of this comment to the comment I made on the bone broth article and address it there. Looking forward to your response.

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Courtney
5/24/2017 01:12:21 pm

Hi Antionette,

Thanks! And I am headed over to the Bone Broth comment now, but I can't alter comments that come in, so I can't move part of your comment. :)

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Noni Peters
8/10/2017 10:03:31 am

Hi Antoinette
I used to take cider vinegar with manuka honey and water for my arthritis years ago and it cured it, but after 6 months I lost too much weight and decided to stop. I love cider vinegar tho' and use it for alsorts of things, cuts, bites etc. Now I take a tablespoon of it every morning after breakfast straight out of the bottle, followed by a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. I wanted to mix it with Bicarb of soda to brush my teeth but me dentist says I shouldn't. It's just that it's such a good cleaner. I mix cider vinegar and olive oil to clean all my wooden furniture. It's awesome - if somewhat unrelated. I like your idea of usin Bicarb as a drink but I hate cold drinks, which is another reason why I don't dilute the cider vinegar. Do you want to tell me off ? Thanks Noni (smiley face)

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Marylou Ewen
12/8/2017 01:41:32 pm

You can get 5 or 10g sodium bicarbonate pills, 1,000 at Walmart. You
special,order them for about $16.00. I have kidney disease & take at
least 2 of these every day, & more if I get acid reflux. What a marvel!!
However, I've also been using Bragg's which I will stop immediately!!
Thanks, Courtney

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Mark
2/4/2018 11:49:06 am

NEVER take apple cider vinegar (acv) by itself. Always mix in a bicarb. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) works, but it is better to also use oral tri-salts (calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and potassium bicarbonate). They provide the base minerals that acv alone will leach from your body. I typically use 1/8 TEAspoon of tri-salt and 1/8 TEAspoon of baking soda with 1 to 2 TABLEspoons of acv (with the "Mother") in 8 oz of water (1 cup). You can buy the oral tri-salt online, and I have also found it at some health food stores (i.e. Natural Grocers'). acv (with the "Mother") can be found in most stores (i.e. Walmart). My intent is to increase urine PH and increase excretion of uric acid (treat and prevent gout). Also, different people may require different mixtures to get results. In addition, I take at least 1500 mg of vitamin C each day (3+ separate doses of 500 mg spread out through the day, personally I do 5 doses). Anything less than that is useless in reducing blood uric acid serum levels. By comparison, a normal vitamin supplement only has 60 to 90 mg of vitamin C.

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Adil
9/8/2018 01:29:58 pm

Here is a benefit of the Apple Cider Vinegar that no one can deny; Apple Cider Vinegar reduces total cholesterol by an average of 13%.

Quoting from the BBC program “ Trust me I’m a doctor” on a study about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar:

{But those consuming cider vinegar saw an average 13% reduction in total cholesterol, with a strikingly large reduction in triglycerides (a form of fat). And this was a particularly impressive finding because our volunteers were all healthy at the start, with normal cholesterol levels.
"Bringing cholesterol levels down like this", Dr Brown told me, "can significantly reduce your chances of having a heart attack in the future. So we were really excited to see that finding."}

And here is a link to this article
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37229792

And the link to the original article.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/38jzBcHNHD1jWpLtVybgj20/is-apple-cider-vinegar-really-good-for-me

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