Vinegar as a tool for good health

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Vinegar as a tool for good health White distilled grain vinegar should not be used medicinally because the process of distilling removes nutrients. Claims have been made that it actually demineralizes the body, drawing minerals from the body instead of adding to it. Apple cider vinegar or brown rice vinegar should be used for anything personal, both inside and outside the body. Another caution is in order: Those with kidney problems should avoid using much vinegar, because of the high potassium content. If you're not sure, ask your doctor. Knowing the properties of vinegar sets the stage for knowing how to use it medicinally. They

can be broken into three main categories: Antiseptic Nutrient supplement Digestive help As an antiseptic, vinegar is helpful in treating infectious or potentially infectious conditions such as boils, acne, minor scrapes (careful, it burns!) and some fungal infections. Historically, it was used to clean wounds, and while it burns, it does do the job in a pinch. As preventative medicine, use it to wash your hands after cleaning bathrooms, etc., and use it to clean up after cutting chicken. Nutritionally speaking, apple cider vinegar is an excellent

supplement that provides potassium, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. It has no saturated fat, no cholesterol and no sodium. Often, especially as we age, we have to deal with indigestion or heartburn. Sometimes the treatment is worse the the symptom: Antacids are not always the best remedy. Our stomachs produce less acid over time - and that causes the same symptoms as too much acid. When we medicate with a substance that allows our stomachs to produce even less acid, we're just making the situation worse. Vinegar to the rescue! The acid in vinegar will help digest your food, and over a period of time, alleviate heartburn if yours is caused by a lack of stomach acid. How it

works and where it works best Washing windows with vinegar water instead of brand name colored water with ammonia is probably the first frugal step most frugalites take when they discover vinegar. And with good reason: it's extremely cost effective! However, stopping there will waste hundreds of dollars over a year's time for most of us. Vinegar's various properties makes it ideal for a variety of cleaning jobs. (Do NOT use vinegar in conjunction with ammonia or dish soap, which contains ammonia, and do not mix it with bleach.).) Vinegar made from grain, commonly called white vinegar, is distilled so there are no minerals present for all practical

purposes. It is usually used for cleaning purposes, whether outdoors or in. Because of its neutralizing properties, it's good for such a wide variety of applications as washing windows, sanitizing kitchen counters and shining bathroom fixtures. Vinegar neutralizes soap and detergent and any other alkaline based products, as well as dissolving mineral, calcium

and lime deposits. That makes it very effective for cleaning bathroom fixtures and sinks. Because its acid content makes it antibacterial, it works well on toilets and bathroom floors, too. It can also be used to clean and disinfect cutting boards, tables and other surfaces with which food comes in contact. Wash the surface then wipe with straight vinegar and leave it to dry. If you make this a regular part of your cleaning routine, you'll have little to worry about when it comes to bacteria and fungus problems. Vinegar cuts grease; it eats lime; it destroys odors, leaving no trace of itself behind in about a half hour. Oh, and besides that, it's very environmentally friendly. A lot more so than the harsh chemical concoctions we pay megabucks for. Money saving, efficient uses for vinegar in the laundry Fabric softener and static cling reducer - use as you would liquid

fabric softener. Stain remover - for stains caused by grass, coffee, tea, fruits and berries. Soak clothing in full strength vinegar. Use a cup of vinegar in two gallons of water in the diaper pail to neutralize the urine in cloth diapers. It also helps keep them from staining. I use cloth diapers and my baby kept breaking out in a rash. From another web site, it suggested adding a cup of vinegar during the laundry rinse cycle. It equalizes the ph balance. I've been doing it ever since and no rash! Keep a spray bottle of 50% vinegar, 50% water near the laundry station. Spray it on clothing stains before tossing into the washer (just as you would a commercial spray stain remover). We have very hot weather here, and from time to time a load of laundry doesn't get dried fast enough. I rewashed a load of clothes and dumped some white vinegar

in the rinse cycle. No stinky mildew smell. I have four cats, and anyone who has cats knows that cat urine is almost impossible to get out. Mix 1/2-1 cup vinegar to laundry, and wash as normal. Vinegar is great if you want to rid odors. Another reason to use vinegar in the rinse cycle is that it cuts down on the lint. I put 1/2 to 1 cup in the rinse cycle. I have a long haired white cat and have definitely noticed the reduction in lint since I started using vinegar. I use white vinegar in my wash if washing something that will bleed. I pour white vinegar in the washer, filling with cold water and then add soap and clothes. It works great. I was so disappointed when I got a big lump of tar on my Levi jeans. I was trying to get the stains out and had no stain remover in the house, so I poured a few drops of vinegar on the stains. I thought the jeans were ruined anyway, but

it worked like magic. I put them in the washing machine and they're as clean as ever now!!! We are grain farmers, and sometimes have diesel fuel spilled either on clothes or ourselves. The smell is horrible and refuses to go away. Vinegar added to the washer takes most, if not all, the smell out. This is amazing, but it works. When I bought my dark towels a few years ago I was told to add 1/2 cup of vineger to laundry to prevent fading. I won a colorful handmade quilt a few years back and the ladies who made it included instructions to soak in lots of cold water using 1 cup of vinegar the first time the quilt was laundered, to prevent colors from fading. The representative from Wrangler Jeans said to wash jeans for the first time by turning them inside out and adding one cup of vinegar to the wash. It takes the stiffness out of new jeans. To remove the solid residue

left by deodorants on the underarm of a shirt, soak the area in white vinegar, then wash as usual (removes odor as well). When dying fabric, include one cup white vinegar in hot dye bath to set color. I discovered using vinegar in my laundry when we started using terry cloth nappies for my newborn son. I use half the recommended detergent during the wash and skip the fabric softener. Instead, I put them through an additional rinse and fill the softener dispenser with vinegar. This sterilizes and neutralizes any residue left by the detergent which may cause my baby's sensitive skin to react. Mix half vinegar and half water and put into a spritzer bottle. When ironing use the spray to remove iron-made creases or shiny areas. Spritz a shirt for a clean, odor free, crisp garment, especially collars and underarm areas. Use a press cloth that has been dampened with straight vinegar and use to set creases,

folds, pleats that are still there after you wash the garment. Use this same damp cloth and gently rub shiny areas -like those that appear when the iron is too hot and you iron over a zipper- then repress and the shine will be gone. Spritz the ironing board cover to freshen it up and iron while it is still damp. Cheaper than any purchased fabric freshener or odor eliminator. Use a paste of vinegar and baking soda to clean the sole plate of the iron. Smooth, clean and shiny. My oldest daughter had to do some of the laundry. Wash got left in the machine until I found it. I got the smell out of the clothes but the washer was horrible, so I filled the washer with hot water, added 2 cups apple cider vinegar and ran the machine. No more smell! I recently scorched a khaki shirt of my daughter's. While lamenting on what to do(as it's her favorite) my eye happened upon the spray bottle of 1/2

vinegar(white) and water I use for practically everything. I sprayed the scorch mark heavily, covered with a towel and ironed, and presto, no more mark! I scorched a khaki shirt while ironing it. While lamenting on what to do, my eye happened upon the spray bottle of 1/2 vinegar and water. I sprayed the scorch mark heavily, covered with a towel and ironed, and no more mark! Eliminate odors - this odor goes away, too!Strange that a strong smell like vinegar would eliminate odors altogether, but it will. The vinegar smell disappears after awhile and leaves nothing behind. Air freshener, used with baking soda - use 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 2 cups of water. After it stops foaming, mix well, and use in a (recycled) spray bottle into the air. This reader says: I liked the 'spray mister' approach to air freshening, but as a sometimes poor bachelor cook, I

have blackened fish when it isn't on the menu. Vinegar in a towel, twirled about the head will quickly stop the smoke detectors from screaming. It also freshens the air, and captures the smoke smell before the whole house is caught. Added by another reader: Put vinegar on white bread around a house to get rid of smoke smell fom a fire. Set a container (shallow bowl) of vinegar throughout the house to absorb unpleasant odors. Works great on burned food odors. Do not use styrofoam. It will soak thru it. Use diluted 1:1 in water to take pet odors out of carpets. Find the spot, and saturate it with about 1 1/2 times the original volume. Let set for awhile then blot up. Repeat if your cloth is very dirty after blotting. I make sure to turn on a fan and open a window, especially for large spots! Warm a little vinegar on the stove when you cook fish or other strong smelling food. It will help get rid of the odor. Vinegar is great for eliminating tobacco smoke odors. Use small disposable containers and fill about half way with cider vinegar.Sit around in rooms where they can't be seen or found by children. This gets rid of the smoke odors. You will want to discard each container and replace with new container and fresh vinegar. Do this every 2 or 3 days. One time I had a gallon of milk spill on the carpet

of my car. It was warm out and it created quite a mess. I tried everything but could not get the smell out. A few days later a friend suggested white vinegar. The odor disappeared. When I fried fish, I boiled a tablesppoon of vinegar in the pan that I used to fry fish in, and the smell was gone from my pan. Come on over and join the fun! EclecticStarParty (Pagan Group) JoJoJokes gottasharethis (anything to share from stationary to poems!) ticktockretroclock ( anything from the 50's, 60's, ot 70's! Fun stationary!!) RecipesfromMagickalKitchens Http://groups/.TheCacklingCauldron (Jokes) PaganListOwnersForum/ (For owners and Moderators of pagan type groups only) BlessingsWillCome (For prayer requests) WiccanBlessings/ Blessings! Jodi

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