Vinegar Benefits Health – Learn More About It's Uses

Wellness

oi-Gowri Nandini

By Nandhini Devi

Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 14:56

Vinegar is an acidic liquid that is obtained after the process of fermentation of ethanol. Its acidic nature is the secret to its various uses. This magical liquid is widely used as a household cleaner. But did you know that vinegar benefits health? Many home remedies that help cure common ailments include vinegar in them.

There are many types of vinegar such as apple cider, white distilled, white wine, red wine vinegar etc. However, any type of vinegar benefits health, as every type is acidic in nature. Some of the common vinegar health benefits and uses of vinegar are listed below.

Vinegar benefits health – learn more about the uses of vinegar

1.Consumption of vinegar reduces the risk of memory loss and dementia. This can be done by using vinegar in salad dressings or simply mixing it with water and drinking it on a regular basis.

2.Drink a glass of water mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar 30 minutes prior to your meals. This curbs your appetite and thus, prevents obesity and weight gain. Stomach upsets can be cured by sipping a glass of warm water that has been mixed with a spoon of vinegar or honey.

3.If you get bit by an insect, dab some cotton in white distilled vinegar and place it on the affected area. The same can also be used as an antiseptic for minor cuts.

4.Intake of a small amount of vinegar on a daily basis helps in keeping the urinary tract acidic. This reduces as well as treats kidney or bladder infection.

5.Night cough is a common ailment. Sprinkle some apple cider vinegar on your pillowcase to reduce this and benefit from good sleep. The irritation of a sore throat can be reduced by gargling with a solution of warm water to which a spoon of apple cider vinegar has been added. Inhaling the vapor of vinegar mixed with hot water reduces congestion in the chest.

6.Add half a cup vinegar to some water. Soak your feet in this water every morning and evening to reduce tiredness and pain in feet.

7.Apple cider vinegar benefits your hair. Mix half a cup of the same with two cups of warm water. Use this mixture for the last rinse after shampooing to get rid of dandruff and get shiny hair. Soaking your hair brush in white distilled vinegar solution helps you clean it easily.

8.For a long and healthy life, everyday, drink a glass of water to which you have added a table spoon of vinegar.

9.Applying a hot compress that has been dipped in hot vinegar has been known to reduce muscle strain. This compress can be kept for about 20 minutes.

10.Headaches are a common ailment in everyone. To cure this, lie down and use a compress that has been dipped in a solution prepared using equal amounts of vinegar and water.

Following the above health tips on a daily basis will avoid your frequent trips to the drug-store. Make use of vinegar for maximum health benefits on a daily basis and take best care of your health.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.