Apple Cider Vinegar

I am not one to jump on the latest fad or trend. It took me so long to even try essential oils! But when I find something that works well, and when I'm passionate about it, I like to share it, because well, I want it to enrich your life like it has mine!

Apple Cider Vinegar. ACV. 

It really is a staple in our home. With it I clean, cook, wash, ingest, and more! It is versatile, effective, and cheap. What more could you ask for?

This is how I use it:

*** Cleaning. I dilute regular apple cider vinegar with tap water. Sometimes half of each, sometimes 1/3 water, 2/3 vinegar. I keep it in a spray bottle.
     ... I use it to wash surfaces, clean up sticky spills, and I also use it in pans before I use soap/water.
     ... I use it with baking soda to clean stains and get rid of build-up. Pour it in a plastic baggie, stick your faucet right in, and put a rubber band around the faucet to uphold the bag.
     ... I use it when someone has a "potty" accident. I spray it directly on the "spill", dab it up with a rag, then pour baking soda over it to help remove the stench. After it's dried, I vacuum the soda up.

*** Hair/shampoo replacement. Honestly, I only shampoo & condition my hair once or twice a week. The other days, I either do nothing, or wash it with the ACV spray. This helps with a dry scalp/dandruff, as well as removes the build-up that shampoo leaves in your hair.

*** ACV Tea. I swear by this. It's an absolute favorite recipe of mine, and I share it with singer-friends and anyone suffering from a sore-throat. (Thanks BECKY for teaching me about this!)
First, it has to be Bragg ACV organic/raw/with the mother. You can't use the regular ACV for this. It won't be nearly as effective. I only use Bragg! Use that or similar.
     RECIPE:
     ... make a cup of water or tea, hot or cold. I prefer hot tea, green/decaf.
     ... pour about a "shot" of ACV in.
     ... pour about a tsp-tbsp of honey in. Local honey is best.  (Google how good honey is for you!)
Drink this up to a few times daily. Best if taken at onset of sore throat.

*** I've used it in recipes such as salad dressings & such, but haven't done so lately, so I have nothing good to pass on. ;) I just want you to know how versatile it is! It also decreases feeling hungry, kills bacteria, and apparently can even improve your gut health.

That, my friends, is how I use apple cider vinegar. Sometimes I take it with tea & honey even when I'm not sick. I usually buy the meijer or kroger brand, unless I'm drinking it, then it's 100% Bragg. Have you used it? Have you tried it? What do you use ACV for? I'd love to hear!

Now go do your own Google search on the benefits of apple cider vinegar. You may be surprised...

Here's to good health and living your best life. Cheers!

Tori


 *Disclaimer: use at your own risk. I am not a healthcare professional. I only speak from personal experience and the information I've gathered from my own reading & research. It may not be healthy for all to ingest. Speak with your doctor/dietician before trying if you have concerns.