Any chemists in the house?

[moremoremore]

Not sure if this is even relevant to what you do....I'm *really* into natural cures and skin remedies these days...

For MANY reasons, apple cider vinegar is my NEW BEST FRIEND!!!

Would the wonderfully acidic properties of the vinegar be neutralized by say, coconut oil or lavender oil? (for external application on the skin)...

 

[Mara]

mmm what does apple cider do for the skin?? i''m intrigued.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 7/12/2006 9:34:30 PM
Author: Mara
mmm what does apple cider do for the skin?? i''m intrigued.

Yup spill it.

 

[moremoremore]

ohhh, i think the better question to ask is what *doesn''t* it do!

I won''t even mention the papaya (papain enzyme) a/k/a meat tenderizer! and baking soda!

 

[hlmr]

not a chemist, and don''t know what it does for the skin.....but apple cider vinegar with a spoon of honey and some warm water will take away almost any sore throat instantly!!! It is amazing and it does work!

 

[Mara]

Date: 7/12/2006 10:30:12 PM
Author: moremoremore
ohhh, i think the better question to ask is what *doesn''t* it do!

I won''t even mention the papaya (papain enzyme) a/k/a meat tenderizer! and baking soda!

ok you gotta be more specific than that!!! does it tighten the skin? cleanse it?

papaya and baking soda sounds a little out there for me BUT i have a big bottle of apple cider vinegar in the pantry! hehee.

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Date: 7/12/2006 10:16:40 PM
Author: Kaleigh

Date: 7/12/2006 9:34:30 PM
Author: Mara
mmm what does apple cider do for the skin?? i''m intrigued.

Yup spill it.

Ok ... you asked for it ... here is just a sampling.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) dates back to the phonecians. It is not a new home remedy, it''s been around for years, and if you google it ... you would be amazed at how much info there is out there about it.



Many Tried and True Home Remedies Use The Natural Healing Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Many of the home remedies for common ailments listed below, call for a tonic of apple cider vinegar (ACV) made by mixing 2 or 3 teaspoons of ACV in an 8 ounce glass of water and drinking this before or during each meal.

By taking this nutritious tonic you will, at the very least, be helping to reduce the nutrient deficiencies that result from a typical western diet containing many processed, refined foods.Natural healing Apple cider vinegar kills germs and nourishes the body at the same time, so have a look at some of the many different ways people have been benefiting from the external and internal application of this folk medicine.

ACNE BLEMISHES
Apply a solution of apple cider vinegar and water (2 tablespoons to 1 eight ounce glass of water) with a cotton ball several times a day. This will help reduce infection and dry out inflammation.

Another natural healing home remedy calls for the daily application of apple cider vinegar which has been infused with horseradish. Prepare the solution by adding two cups of ACV to one pound of grated horseradish. Let it sit for two weeks, then strain.

AGE SPOTS
Apply daily, to these darkened areas of the skin, a solution containing 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of onion juice. According to this home remedy, the spots should begin to fade within 2 weeks.

ARTHRITIS HELP
Message the sore joints with a liniment made up of 2 egg whites, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, and ¼ cup olive oil. Also, simply taking the apple cider vinegar tonic (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) before each meal has been an effective natural healing home remedy for many people.

ASTHMA
Some people have found relief from mild asthma by taking the apple cider vinegar tonic along with applying a vinegar-soaked compress to the inside of the wrists.

ATHLETE''S FOOT
Athlete''s foot and toenail fungus are both fungal infections, which are quite difficult to get rid of. One of the best home remedies involves soaking the feet twice a day in a 50/50 mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. Or, you can apply pure apple cider vinegar to the affected areas several times a day and before bedtime.

BLEEDING NOSE
Soak a cotton ball in pure apple cider vinegar, have the person lay his head back and then place it in the bleeding nostril. This home remedy will help stop the bleeding quicker.

BLOOD PRESSURE
Take 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey in a glass of water twice a day to help lower blood pressure. The high potassium values in both natural healing substances helps to balance out sodium levels in the body, which aids in maintaining blood pressure within healthy limits. Apple cider vinegar and honey also contain magnesium, a mineral that works to relax blood vessel walls and thus lower high blood pressure. To maximize the benefit of this and other home remedies, take the holistic approach, and couple this with dietary modifications such as a reduced fat and salt intake, moderate coffee and alcohol, no smoking, and daily exercise.

BONE HEALTH
Due to its mineral content, Apple cider vinegar helps to sustain bone mass and fight against osteoporosis. The important minerals involved include manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and silicon. Take the general apple cider vinegar tonic (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) to boost the body''s supply of these minerals. Click here to find more about the mineral content of apple cider vinegar.

BRUISES
Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in ½ cup of warm apple cider vinegar and apply it to the bruise as a compress.

BURNS
Apply pure apple cider vinegar to the burn, whether it''s from the sun or a hot surface, to reduce the pain, to disinfect, and to supply nutrient required for healing.

CANCER PREVENTION
Apples and apple cider vinegar contain numerous substances that protect against many types of cancer. They contain beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, and phytochemicals such as flavonoids and polyphenols that are also protective against cancer formation. Plus they both contain pectin, a soluble fiber, which binds certain cancer causing compounds in the colon and speeds up their elimination from the body. For more information on soluble fiber click here. So eat an apple a day and take the general apple cider vinegar tonic home remedy (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) to maximize these benefits.

CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION
It is thaught that the water soluble fiber pectin, found in apple cider vinegar, absorbs fats and cholesterol and eliminates them from the body. And at the same time, the amino acids present in apple cider vinegar neutralize some of the harmful oxidized LDL cholesterol.

Recently, researchers from Mizkan, a japanese food manufacturer, reported that regular vinegar intake of 3 teaspoons (15 ml) or more per day can significantly lower the level of cholesterol in a persons blood. They found that acetic acid, the major ingredient in vinegar, is responsible for this effect. The results were presented at the 59th Annual Meeting for the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science in May 2005.

Maximize this benefit by taking the apple cider vinegar tonic home remedy (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) and increasing the amount of fiber rich food in your diet (more fruits and vegetables) while reducing the amount of saturated and unsaturated fat.

COLDS
At the first sign of a cold, take 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in half a cup of water several times a day. The body becomes more alkaline during a cold and the vinegar will help to rebalance the body''s acid level.If you have a chest cold, a long-standing home remedy calls for soaking a piece of brown paper in vinegar then sprinkling one side of it with black pepper. Place the peppered side of the paper on the chest, cover with a towel, and relax for 20 minutes.

CONSTIPATION
A low fiber diet and the reduction in digestive acids and enzymes as we age, can lead to constipation. More fruits and vegetables and a daily tonic of apple cider vinegar (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) is a natural healing home remedy to combat constipation.

CORN AND CALLUS TREATMENT
Soak your feet for half an hour in a warm bath containing half a cup of apple cider vinegar. Use a clean pumice stone to rub the affected areas then apply pure apple cider vinegar and cover with a bandage. Reapply vinegar and bandage the following morning.

COUGHS
A home remedy to sooth a nighttime cough is to sprinkle apple cider vinegar on a cloth placed on a pillow.

CRAMPS
Muscle cramps can be caused by a calcium and magnesium imbalance in the body and by a lack of vitamin E. To help prevent the recurrence of cramps, take a regular tonic of apple cider vinegar (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) along with 1 teaspoon of honey.

DANDRUFF
Apply pure apple cider vinegar to the scalp and work it into the roots of the hair; allow the vinegar to stand for a half hour or a full hour before washing your hair. This will help to destroy the bacteria and fungus that cause dandruff and itchy scalp.

DIABETES
A daily tonic of apple cider vinegar (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) supplies dietary fiber and other ingredients, which are beneficial in controlling blood glucose levels. As well, the acids and enzymes promote better digestion and nutrient absorption, which is impaired in many diabetes sufferers. This home remedy has been the subject of new research that shows that apple cider vinegar can help lower blood sugar levels.

DIAPER RASH
Use a 50/50 mixture of apple cider vinegar and water to eliminate the bacteria and fungus that cause diaper rash.

DIARRHEA
Pectin, the water soluble fiber in apple cider vinegar, will help to absorb water in the intestines and provide more bulk for the stool. Also, intestinal bacteria transforms pectin into a protective coating which sooths the irritated lining. The well known over the counter diarrhea preparation, Kaopectate contains pectin. So take the natural healing apple cider vinegar tonic (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) to help eliminate diarrhea.

DIGESTION
As we age, it is common for people to produce less stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) which can lead to digestive problems. Taking the apple cider vinegar tonic home remedy (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) before a meal will enhance the action of your stomach''s acid and digestive enzymes.

EAR INFECTIONS
Use an ear syringe (found at drug stores) to squirt a vinegar solution into the ear and let it sit for a minute or so, then turn your head and let the liquid drain out.

The vinegar solution can be a 50/50 mixture of ACV and pure water, a 50/50 mixture of ACV and rubbing alcohol or a solution consisting of one-third vinegar, one-third pure water, and one-third rubbing alcohol.

If the ear problem persists, see a health professional.

ECZEMA
To help relieve the itching and dryness of eczema, apply a 50/50 mixture of apple cider vinegar and water to the affected areas.

FATIGUE
Fatigue can be caused by a build up lactic acid in the body during exercise or periods of stress. The amino acids found in apple cider vinegar can neutralize the excess lactic acid in the bloodstream and the potassium and enzymes obtained through regular use of a vinegar tonic can help beat fatigue.

FLATULENCE
Many people avoid eating certain foods such as beans due to the gas they produce in the body. This gas is a result of incomplete digestion and can be minimized by soaking the beans in apple cider vinegar prior to cooking them.

FOOT CARE
Try this home remedy for sore and tired feet which sometimes ache at the end of a long day: Add a cup of apple cider vinegar to a basin of warm water and allow your feet to soak for 15 minutes.

HEADACHES
Research has shown that people have slightly more alkaline urine when they have a headache. An apple cider vinegar tonic will help restore your body''s acid/alkaline balance. According to one home remedy, inhaling the vapors from a small bottle of apple cider vinegar can also help or if you have a vaporizer, add some cider vinegar to the water and inhale the vapors for five minutes.

HEARTBURN (ACID REFLUX)
Heartburn or acid reflux is a condition in which some of the acid content of the stomach periodically backs up into the esophagus through the lower esophagus sphincter valve.

Even though testimonials abound throughout the net on the effectiveness of using apple cider vinegar to relieve heartburn, no scientific studies have been done to substantiate this. A recent survey, however, conducted at the Earth Clinic web site found that vinegar was the best of all the home remedies suggested to relieve heartburn or acid reflux.

So to relieve occasional heartburn, try drinking the general apple cider vinegar tonic home remedy (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) before each meal.
At the same time reduce your consumption of foods which can increase heartburn such as alcohol, coffee, chocolate, peppermint, and fatty or fried foods.

HEMORRHOIDS
Apply the natural healing abilities of pure apple cider vinegar directly to hemorrhoids to help reduce stinging and promote shrinking. Use a cotton ball to apply the vinegar every few hours until symptoms are relieved.

HICCUPS
To stop hiccups, try sipping a glass of warm water in which one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar has been mixed in. This is a lot simpler than many other home remedies for hiccups.

INSECT BITES AND STINGS
Bee and wasp stings, as well as itchy mosquito bites can be soothed by applying undiluted apple cider vinegar to the affected area.

INSOMNIA
Dr Jarvis in his book "Folk Medicine" recommends the use of honey and apple cider vinegar for those who have a hard time falling asleep at night. Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in one cup of honey and take two teaspoons of this mixture just before going to bed. Repeat after an hour if required. (You can sleep on that one!)
JELLYFISH STINGS (Chironex Fleckeri and Chiropsalmus Quadrigatus)
The sting of the large box jellyfish, found along the northern tropical coastline of Australia, can be deadly. The venom injected by these animals is capable of killing humans within minutes. When a sting occurs, pieces of tentacle may be left in the victims skin which can continue to release venom. However, by dousing the sting area with regular vinegar (5% acetic acid content), the further release of poison will be rapidly and completely stopped.
That''s why Australian lifeguards always keep vinegar on hand and it''s their initial first aid treatment of choice.
Reference:
Australian Resuscitation Council Guideline 8.9.6 ( Web Link )

LEG CRAMPS
Take the apple cider vinegar tonic regularly (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) to help the body''s absorption of calcium and magnesium and thus protect against painful leg cramps.

MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS
A glass of apple cider tonic (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water) in the morning has been reported to help reduce the flow of a heavy period.

MORNING SICKNESS
Many women experience nausea and vomiting, often in the morning, during the first three months of pregnancy.A home remedy reported to help keep morning sickness at bay involves simply drinking, as soon as you get up, a glass of water containing a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.

NIGHT SWEATS & HOT FLASHES
Apple cider vinegar has helped reduce hot flashes and night sweats for some menopausal women who for various reasons can''t take hormones. Use the apple cider vinegar tonic regularly. (2 or 3 teaspoons to 8 ounces of water)

POISON IVY & POISON OAK
The health and fitness expert Patricia Bragg recommends spraying a solution of equal parts apple cider vinegar and distilled water on to the affected areas to stop the pain, itching and ease the swelling. Cooling the spray in the refrigerator will provide even more relief.
SINUSITIS
To help relieve the pain of sinusitis, both Patrick Quillin PhD ( in his book Amazing Honey Garlic and Vinegar) and Cynthia Holzapfel ( in her book Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and Good Health) suggest drinking a glass of water with 1 or 2 teaspoons of ACV added, every hour for 6 to 8 hours.
For sinus headache, Marie Nadine Antol, in her book The Incredible Secrets of Vinegar, recommends adding an eight of a cup of ACV to a cool-air vaporizer and inhaling the infused-air directly for 5 minutes.
After that lie down for 20 minutes and wait for your respiratory passages to clear.
SORE THROAT
One of many natural healing home remedies for a sore throat involves gargling with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to half a cup of water, using 3 mouthfuls of mixture each hour. As P. Bragg warns in her book "Apple Cider Vinegar-Miracle Health System", don''t swallow the gargled mixture, because ACV acts like a sponge drawing out throat and mouth germs and toxins.
SUN BURNS
If the sunburn is localized, apply full strength apple cider vinegar on the affected skin to obtain relief. Do this by soaking a thin towel in apple cider vinegar and placing it over the burn. Leave it on to help prevent peeling and itching. If the sunburn covers a large part of the body then try this home remedy recommended by Patricia Bragg in her book called Apple Cider Vinegar-Miracle Health System: Take a cool bath in which one cup of ACV has been added. After soaking in the bath, gently dry the body and pat ACV directly onto the needed areas. Wait 5 minutes, then pat on aloe vera gel.
ULCERS
A preliminary study in Japan showed that taking a weak vinegar solution can give over 95% protection from alcohol-induced ulcers.
URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
Drink a daily tonic of apple cider vinegar to help you keep the right pH balance in the urinary tract since the proper acidity creates an inhospitable environment for bacteria and yeasts that cause these infections. Cranberry juice is also a well known home remedy for urinary tract infections. It prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of the urinary tract.
For a tasty drink, try adding 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to an eight ounce glass of cranberry juice and benefit from both home remedies at the same time.
VARICOSE VEINS
Dr Jarvis notes that the following folk remedy is used not only in Vermont but also in Scotland, England and Germany. Apply undiluted apple cider vinegar to the varicose veins at night and in the morning, and take two teaspoons of ACV in a glass of water twice a day. Shrinking of the veins will be noticed after one month.
WARTS
Patricia Bragg cautions: do not rub warts since this could spread them. Apply an ACV soaked gauze bandage to the wart overnight and in the morning replace it with a castor oil soaked gauze bandage. At night alternate the ACV with crushed fresh garlic and vitamin E (prick open capsule).
WEIGHT LOSS
The use of apple cider vinegar as a home remedy for weight loss is centuries old. Dr Jarvis maintained that an overweight person could lose weight gradually by taking 2 teaspoons of ACV in a glass of water at each meal. No change in the daily food intake is required except to avoid high fat containing foods.
YEAST INFECTION
According to one home remedy, relief can be obtained by the use of a vinegar douche,
consisting of 2 tablespoons of ACV mixed in one quart of warm water, applied twice a day until the burning and itching symptoms of the infection have stopped. Frequent douching however is no longer recommended, since recent studies have shown that this can cause more harm than good! So, if you tend to get frequent yeast infections, try to find the cause (such as antibiotic use or a diet too high in refined sugars) and reduce or eliminate it.
A vinegar bath, prepared by adding one cup of ACV to the bath water, can also help provide external relief.

 

[hlmr]

Date: 7/12/2006 9:33:40 PM
Author:moremoremore
Not sure if this is even relevant to what you do....I'm *really* into natural cures and skin remedies these days...

For MANY reasons, apple cider vinegar is my NEW BEST FRIEND!!!

Would the wonderfully acidic properties of the vinegar be neutralized by say, coconut oil or lavender oil? (for external application on the skin)...

Are you mixing up kinky concoctions for your dh

or is this a treatment for your poor burned skin?

ETA: Wow Mrs.DJ - thanks for all the great info!!!

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Date: 7/12/2006 11:42:05 PM
Author: Mara

Date: 7/12/2006 10:30:12 PM
Author: moremoremore
ohhh, i think the better question to ask is what *doesn''t* it do!

I won''t even mention the papaya (papain enzyme) a/k/a meat tenderizer! and baking soda!

ok you gotta be more specific than that!!! does it tighten the skin? cleanse it?

papaya and baking soda sounds a little out there for me BUT i have a big bottle of apple cider vinegar in the pantry! hehee.

Hi Mara ~

I don''t know about ACV and tightening the skin, they say if you drink 2 quarts of distilled or filtered water with 2 teapsoons of ACV it helps with wrinkles forming. They also say to use it as a toner for your skin with the distilled water, topically.

This is NOT ACV ... however, very nice for your face and skin ...

Around-the-Eyes Wrinkle-Buster
Simply saturate cotton pads with orange juice and place them on eyes, while lying down for 30 minutes. Rinse.

Serious Facial Wrinkle-Buster

1 egg white, beaten
2 teaspoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
a few drops sweet almond oil
Combine ingredients and apply to face. Allow to remain on for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Date: 7/12/2006 11:56:54 PM
Author: hlmr

Date: 7/12/2006 9:33:40 PM
Author:moremoremore
Not sure if this is even relevant to what you do....I''m *really* into natural cures and skin remedies these days...

For MANY reasons, apple cider vinegar is my NEW BEST FRIEND!!!

Would the wonderfully acidic properties of the vinegar be neutralized by say, coconut oil or lavender oil? (for external application on the skin)...

Are you mixing up kinky concoctions for your dh

or is this a treatment for your poor burned skin?

ETA: Wow Mrs.DJ - thanks for all the great info!!!

Haha ~ Hlmr!

Hey didn''t you know that you can cleanse your darling husbands mind of any misguided information

regarding diamond upgrade phobias. It also can help darling husband see that "Yes ... honey! I see your diamond is shrinking as we speak! Quick ... run and get that 3ct upgrade ... NOW!"

Your welcome ... there was sooo much info on this subject.

 

[mrssalvo]

wow MDS..very cool list

.

 

[moremoremore]

LOL!!! Nothing kinky. That would have to be waaayyy kinky- b/c of the STINK!!!
And way to go Darlin Joy...(btw, that's what I call my little princess kitten Gracie)

Without getting too much into my own details...

.... I am blessed with great skin on the face and chest and back...the legs and arms are another story...hubby says I'm a crazy psycho..I'm sure he's partly right LOL...Well, after using vinegar on my arms during the burn, I noticed a remarkable change in my arm skin ...it is nice and shiny and firm and sooooo perfectly unbumpy and not dry...I started to look into it...(btw, much of this could be just b/c of the sun...so I"m exploring anyway)

Vinegar (especially apple cider...Braggs makes a type of unrefined which doesn't smell as bad)....neutralizes the ph of the skin- and is great for everything from vericose veins, to wrinkles, to acne, to keratosis, to psoriasis, to etc etc etc.... if applied externally....many people add a few drops of other essential oils, or green tea and use as a toner....I think it can dry a little but it's main function is to balance the skin...there are also many listed benefits for internally...

Baking soda is the same. It is a natural exfoliant. I believe that these are in SOOOO many beauty products that cost a fortune....

Papain (papaya) is said to be amazing for for some of these things too...in fact, expensive potions and prescription creams for different conditions contain papain....dissolves keratin and helps with many skin conditions....you can buy powder or just meat tenderizer LOL...that's what's in it (that or it's cousin Bromelain...aka pineapple enzyme)

Anyhoo...I"m just all over this stuff now...

BTW, coconut oil is the MOST amazing stuff on the planet. Truly. I've never experienced anything like it. I stay so smooth and soft all day...and the initial greese seems to be soaked up by the skin....

 

[pinkflamingo]

I love ACV for my hair- it gets rid of buildup. mix a cup with a quart of water, dump over hair in shower. let it sit for a minute or two, rinse, shampoo and condition. you will have super soft hair.

I think the infamous MUA aspirin mask is the best for exfoliation. Baking soda is good but does change the PH in a not so good way so I have heard? Anyway, put 5 uncoated plain aspirin in a shot glass and add some purified water- drop by drop until it dissolves into a paste. you don''t want it too liquidy. Anyway, spread this on your face, the AHAs are so good for the skin. leave it on until it dries (it makes me sneeze sometimes!) and then rinse off, exfoliating with your fingers in a circular motion. voila, younger tighter looking skin!

 

[moremoremore]

The asprin mask also got a great review on makeupalley...the only thing is that when I recently went to the dr., the nurse suggested not using too much asprin even topically....Also, I was under the impression that baking soda balanced the skin''s ph...but on second thought, if it helps exfoliate, that can''t really be true...

 

[FireGoddess]

Who knew that ACV could be so useful in something other than cooking!!! I''m going to have to try that!

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hello everyone ~

As far as Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) ... it will leave you skin smooth. It is a great ingredient to make scrubs with.

One of my favorite is for Acne or oily prone skin (Teenage Daughter) ... Mix baking soda, corn meal and salt. This will help kill the bacteria, exfoliate dead skin cells and leave skin soft, not dry.

I use a mixture of baking soda, dead sea salts, and oatmeal blended in a food processor. I do this once a week. I do not leave it on for very long, maybe scrub and massage my face for about 30 sec''s ... then rinse.

Baking Soda is wonderful in the bath, ... I am going to link one of my bath recipe threads ... there are tons of different ways to naturally care for your skin!

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Enjoy!

 

[moremoremore]

Thanks so much for the info!


Does anyone know if the coconut oil will counteract the PH/properties of the vinegar??????

 

[AGBF]

My great-aunts and uncles, who ate wheat germ and yogurt before one could buy them in grocery stores, used to recommend apple cider vinegar for absolutely everything. They were mainly speaking to my parents, however. I never tried it.

 

[Mara]

so does ACV balance the skin or just dry it out?

i actually have pretty good skin and am intrigued but the properties listed on the vinegar (esp varicose veins as i''m slowly getting a few here and there and want them gone without having to laser them), but not sure if i want to experiment...hehe.

 

[moremoremore]

I think it acts more like a toner/balancer...especially if not at full strength. Also, I read that it is good to use the sort of unrefined vinegar...check out Bragg brand...I'm not getting fry at all after a few days. Quite the opposite. Very nice and smooth...Then again, I may have my other bff Coconut oil to that for that. I don't know what I'd do without my coconutty friend!

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hi everyone ~

Starting today, I am going to use (ACV) on my

Romeo. According to many sites

, the (ACV) helps balance out the ph in skin, whether it be human or dog.

It states that when the skin''s ph isn''t balanced that is when our skin is more prone to insect bites, pimples, acne ... so I am going to try it on my dog who is very itchy this time of year due to flea bites. It''s like he has an alergic reaction (according to the VET) , we have to bath him every 3 days to help keep the fleas at bay, and we give him oatmeal baths to reduce the itiching. I am going to see if the ACV helps ?balance his skin? and maybe it will relieve the itching so he doesn''t find the need to scratch & bite, which leads to tender owies!

For dogs or animals ... humans to ... they say to gradually add it to your drinking water. And for the doggies, after their bath, use a diluted amount as a final rinse to keep coat shinny, skin soft and helps retard insects from biting.

I''ll let you know if we see any differences in Romeo. I''ll try it, it is sure better than having to give him an antihistimine to control the allegic reaction he sometimes gets.

Take care, and thanks to Moremoremore for letting us in our her secret!

Have a wonderful weekend to all!

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Date: 7/14/2006 7:06:44 AM
Author: moremoremore
Thanks so much for the info!


Does anyone know if the coconut oil will counteract the PH/properties of the vinegar??????

Hi MMM ~

I wonder if an experiment might need to be involved?

I know you can go to the drugstore and buy the PH strips, the ones that you use to test urine with ... I wonder if you could do the same with your skin?

I wonder if you put a glove on an swiped a strip against your skin where you have been applying ACV, like on your left arm, and then swipe a different strip where you applied ACV mixed with a lil'' Coconut oil ... and see if there is any difference?

Just a thought. I am definately NOT a chemist by any means!

 

[moremoremore]

OK- I am cracking up that I am using the same treatment as your pooch LOL....

I would also suggest Bragg apple cider vinegar....it is said to smell less and contain the very effective properties that regular ol vinegar might lack after being fully refined!

And thanks so much for the strip tip LOL!!! I didn''t know I can buy those strips...I definitely going to look tonight! THANKS!

 

[moremoremore]

And I also wanted to say that this is not for the faint!!! This stuff STINKS!! My cat Vinny loves it! LOL...When I hold him he licks my arms and face LOL....

You have to really want it!!! And if you don't really have any skin condition, I'm not sure what it would do for you....

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Date: 7/14/2006 4:17:48 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
I have ACV tablets I used to use for a diuretic.. I think I''ll start taking them again, too... I am going to stop by the store and by some ACV and cottonballs after work.. sigh.. I wonder if I take them internally and use it externally if it will double the effectiveness.. hmm....

Hi SDL ~

I have been reading like crazy since learning the "secret" and so far all of the 20 sites I have been to all state that "you get the best results when ..." You add just a lil'' bit to your drinking water, and apply topically for acne, dandruff, etc...

They say to drink at least 2 quarts of ACV water a day, 2 teaspoons added to 2 quarts.

I''m going to try the water, so is my daughter for other reasons ... see if I notice an over-all feeling of "well being".

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Date: 7/14/2006 4:26:39 PM
Author: moremoremore
OK- I am cracking up that I am using the same treatment as your pooch LOL....

I would also suggest Bragg apple cider vinegar....it is said to smell less and contain the very effective properties that regular ol vinegar might lack after being fully refined!

And thanks so much for the strip tip LOL!!! I didn''t know I can buy those strips...I definitely going to look tonight! THANKS!

Yeah ... I was like ... Hugh?

But I guess that people who have horses and goats use ACV in their feed, or drinking water to help cut down on the fly bites? They even use this concoction added with 1 cup of pinesol in a sprayer to help cut down on insect''s ... they say even with the added pinesol, it is still less harmful chemical wise compared to the commercial insect sprays they buy for their horses. (Who knew?)

They also said that they add use it as a final rinse on the horses ... and their coats are so shiney, and it was so much cheaper than buying the "name brand" stuff. If anyone has horses or goats or any animal, try googling Apple cider vinegar and pet care, and you''ll soon find alot of reading.

 

[galeteia]

From what I''ve heard, ACV works beautifully as a detoxifier.

 

[msdarlinjoy]

Hi Everyone ~

UPDATE!

My daughter tried the vinegar on her face yesterday evening after doing her normal scrub ... she went ahead and tried it full strength (Obviously didn''t consult me

).

I checked her face carefully today ... and I must say ... I am very impressed!

She had a huge red blemish on her nose, and a med-small on her chin. Both were red and inflamed. Today, the one on her nose is not red, and has shrunk to about 50% in size, and the one on her chin is not red, and 75% gone! Her face overall has a more softer look to it.

I am so amazed! My daughter said that it did smell, but not as bad as some other medicines we have had her try in the past. Tonight she is going to do her normal scrub and do the 50/50 solution. She said by doing it this way, it probably won''t smell as much.

I guess we shall see what her face looks like tomorrow!

Thanks Moremoremore for the secret of ACV!

Have a super day!

 

[moremoremore]

What were you trying to accomplish with it? ..if I may ask...this stuff isn't a miracle cure LOL...things take time...depending on what you need it for. I've noticed a very nice improvement on my arms!!! So nice and soft!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

In my past life as a burn nurse, we used to use acetic acid to combat certain :unwanted organisms" that liked to grow on healing wounds; it was a great cleanser without being "harmful".......

cheers--Sharon