Therapeutic properties

Various alternative medicines acknowledge the therapeutic benefits of genuine cider vinegar, including its purifying and tonic properties. It helps to relieve many small aches and pains of everyday life, such as arthritis, digestive problems, blood circulation or overweight problems, insomnia, skin problems and several other discomforts.

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Special characteristics of 100% pure cider vinegar.

In all times

Cider vinegar is a very old remedy worth rediscovering and using in all occasions for its numerous beneficial effects on one’s health. The elders called it the elixir of youth. In the past, people produced and used their own cider vinegar to clean, to preserve food, to disinfect but also to drink daily in small quantities. Whether to improve health, to prolong life or to keep sickness at bay, our ancestors knew all of the therapeutic benefits of pure cider vinegar. Not all of this ancient knowledge was passed on from one generation to the next. When industrial pasteurized cider vinegar appeared on the market, people stopped producing their own vinegar, and stopped taking it regularly for health reasons. Fortunately, thanks to the ingenuity of one apple grower – Mr. Pierre Gingras – who also makes cider vinegar, we can now find on the market 100% pure authentic cider vinegar which is made according to ancient traditions, aged in oak barrels and is unpasteurized. To enjoy all of its benefits, it is very important to choose genuine pure cider vinegar.

In alternative medecine

In the field of alternative medicine, cider vinegar is presently considered to be an excellent supplement for all who wish to improve their health. The natural acidity of pure cider vinegar assists in the cleansing and regeneration of the body. Cider vinegar contains over thirty important nutrients, a dozen minerals, more than a half-dozen essential vitamins and acids, a large number of enzymes and a fair amount of pectin. It is particularly rich in potassium and other trace elements such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, fluorine, silicon, boron and many more. Cider vinegar ensures a constant renewal of minerals and helps the body assimilate many essential minerals such as calcium. Potassium is beneficial to the soft tissues, while calcium is good for the bones. It is absolutely safe to take genuine cider vinegar on a daily basis, if in moderation. We recommend a daily intake of one tablespoon or more, either pure or mixed with water or cranberry juice.

It is absolutely safe to take genuine cider vinegar on a daily basis, if in moderation. We recommend a daily intake of one tablespoon or more, either pure or mixed with water or cranberry juice.

Many benefits are attributed to natural handcrafted cider vinegar, in internal uses:

Digestion

It helps keep the digestive system in good working condition by increasing enzymes, killing harmful bacteria and absorbing excess stomach acid. Therefore, it is excellent against heartburn, spasms or stomach gas. It speeds up digestion and assists the stomach in the healing process after food poisoning. It is also used to eliminate constipation problems, spasms and intestinal gas. It creates favorable conditions for the renewal of intestinal flora. To prevent sluggish digestion, take cider vinegar 30 minutes before meals. To clear constipation, it is recommended to take it at bedtime. To help prevent heartburn, it is better to take it during meals. Taken in moderation, pure cider vinegar will not cause heartburn nor ulcers.

Urinary and blood systems

It cleanses the urinary tract and helps maintain its acid solution. In order to reduce the risk of kidney or spleen infections, we suggest you take a small dose of cider vinegar every day. Cider vinegar promotes normal pH levels in the blood and good circulation by cleaning and eliminating various polluting agents and toxins. It is recommended to eliminate excess cholesterol. It helps the sugar metabolism. It adjusts the level of acidity in the body, it is also effective in the treatment of gout. It helps to stabilize high or low blood pressure. Rich in minerals, especially potassium, it is good in relieving muscular cramps.

Arthritis

It benefits people with arthritis by dissolving calcareous deposits and furthering their elimination. It is also recommended for bursitis, tendonitis, osteoarthritis, heel spurs, kidney or gall-bladder stones. Cider vinegar can play an important role in the relief of arthritic pain by promoting the softening and elimination of calcareous deposits in joints. It can also help to slow down the progress of this disease. Drink half a glass of water with one or two tablespoons of pure cider vinegar with each meal and at bed time. For more prompt relief, apply salt and hot water on the affected area and then massage with cider vinegar.

Portliness

It helps in the case of overweight people or people who have cellulitis by destroying excess fat in cells, whether or not it is combined with a diet. 2 tablespoons, 2 or 3 times a day, will promote progressive weight loss

Stress and migraine

Cider vinegar is known to calm nervousness and insomnia: take one to two tablespoons of cider vinegar in a glass of water at bed time. Cider vinegar can be a natural therapeutic agent to counter everyday stress as it helps one to relax and sleep well: pour 1/2 to 1 cup in your bath and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. To do away with migraines and headaches, use in boiling hot water as an inhalation: one part water, one part vinegar. Inhale vinegar vapors 80 times

Sore throats and cold

Apple cider vinegar gets rid of sore throats. Gargle with 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar in 1/3 cup of lukewarm water, then swallow the mixture. Repeat every hour, then every two hours, as needed. It can also be used as a cough syrup. Here is an old traditional recipe: 1/2 cup of cider vinegar, 1/2 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper .

External application of natural and organic artisanal cider vinegar

• When used externally, it helps soothe pruritus and itches. It can be used for nettle-rash, eczema, psoriasis and several other skin ailments.
• It serves as an astringent, if applied as a lotion, morning and night. It tones the skin and counterbalances the basic action of soap. Massaging the body with a mixture of 1/3 cider vinegar and 2/3 water is invigorating. (Regular use of pure cider vinegar will fight fatigue, renew vitality and relieve chronic fatigue.) Cider vinegar assists in the treatment of skin problems because its pH is very similar to that of healthy skin. It can be used safely for all skin ailments, including those on the face.
• It can be applied externally to soothe muscular pain or muscular congestion, inflammation and sprains. Use a piece of cloth soaked in hot water and salt to warm up the affected area, then massage with cider vinegar.
• To get rid of itches, corns or fungus on the feet, soak your feet in lukewarm water with a bit of salt, dry and apply pure cider vinegar.
• For hair that shines, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar to the rinse water. It rids the scalp of dandruff and calms irritation caused by certain skin diseases.
• It can be used to soothe sunburns and mild scorches: gently pat the affected area with cider vinegar diluted in water. It promotes the healing of wounds and can eliminate chapped skin.
• It is said to be a good remedy for vertigo, menopausal hot flashes, varicose veins, nocturnal sweats, shingles, etc.

Staying healthy with artisanal cider vinegar

• Regular use of cider vinegar appears to benefit your health. It seems to fine tune the body’s metabolism. But don’t think that by drinking one or two glasses of cider vinegar you will get rid of all your ailments overnight. It is by taking regular small daily doses, over a period of time, that you will feel better. At first, it is preferable to take small doses of vinegar and to increase the quantity as you go along. People of all ages can take natural cider vinegar.
• Develop the habit of adding pure cider vinegar to your regular routine to help maintain or improve your health. It has, for a long time, contributed to maintaining good health. Cider vinegar is not a cure for any specific illness. If you have a serious health problem, consult a health specialist.
• You will find below some works that could interest you on the therapeutic benefits of the artisanal cider vinegar. You can obtain additional information by consulting alternative medicine practitioners and health professionals.

Le vinaigre de cidre artisanal, ma passion... ses vertus..., Manon Derocher, n.d., 1999, Edition M. Derocher.

Medicine of Doctor D.C. Jarvis, 1958, published by Robert Laffont

La pomme aux mille usages, Annelies Schöneck, 1987,published by Terre Vivante

Pouvoirs merveilleux de la pomme, Éric Nigelle, published by Andrillon

The Vinegar Book, Emily Thacker, 1994, Éd. Tresco Publishers

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