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<<Back There are many uses for vinegar. If you are
searching for new and effective methods in cleaning your body, saving money in
regards to your personal hygiene or if you would simply like to use methods of
cleaning your body with out the added chemicals used in other treatments
continue to read through the following to find a home vinegar remedy that will
work for you and your family. Many of these tips and ideas have been brought
down from generation to generation and now are being written here passed down to
you.
Hair conditioning
Looking to improve your hair strength, style, and cleanliness use one
cup of apple cider vinegar with one quart of water. This strips the wax build up
from shampoos and styling aids leaving your hair clean!
Washing hair
Washing your hair with vinegar using the above formula also helps if
you are a dandruff sufferer.
Headaches
Do you suffer from headaches? Using a washcloth, soak in vinegar; place
it on your forehead for quick and effective relief.
Another historical remedy for relieving a headache is to soak a brown paper
bag in apple vinegar and apply to your forehead. Same results, just different
delivery for relieving headaches, but still an inexpensive solution for the
migraine sufferer.
IBS
If you have been dealing with a problem of symptoms of irritable bowel
syndrome try this ongoing remedy. Sip water with one teaspoon of apple cider
vinegar during the day. Your symptoms will lessen drastically.
Upset stomach
You can cure an upset stomach by drinking two teaspoons of Apple cider
vinegar mixed in one cup water. Some people like to drink this warm.
Yeast infections
If you have troubles with reoccurring yeast infections use about a cup
of vinegar in your bath water. This is also safe for children who have yeast
infection problems. Use this bath twice a day. Much less expensive than over the
counter medications.
Douche
You can also create your own vinegar douche using one cup of white
vinegar and filling the bottle with water. Cut your hygiene costs to pennies.
Fever
Vinegar in drinking water is very effective in eliminating the
low-grade fevers that are present in chronic fever sufferers. Mix four
tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon of drinking water. Drink up to
one gallon each day to fight a fever.
Stings
Have you been stung by a bee or wasp lately? Just grab a cotton ball
soak in cider vinegar and hold to the sore spot. You can also tape this on the
affected area if you want. Within just a few minutes the pain stops. Don’t
forget to get the stinger out if this was a bee sting!
Thirst quencher
Do you often find yourself very thirsty and nothing can quench your
thirst? Use apple cider vinegar mixed with cold water for fast relief.
Tonic
Do you need a little pick me up? Use two cups of white grape juice, two
cups of apple juice and mix with one cup of apple cider vinegar. Mix well and
refrigerate. Dink a small cup of this mixture each morning to get your body
going.
Sassy children
While this may not be the most popular tip, using vinegar on the tongue
of a sassy child will prevent them from saying another nasty word when they are
learning to repeat what others say!
Muscle cramps
Are your suffering from muscle cramps, they are caused by low levels of
potassium. Use 1 teaspoon of vinegar rubbed on the area to relieve the cramp
quickly.
Swimmers ear
Have you been searching for a cure for swimmers ear? Use one half
teaspoon white vinegar with one teaspoon rubbing alcohol tipped in the ear and
then tip your head the other way so it can drain out while evaporating any water
in your ear.
Arthritis
If you suffer from Arthritis, use two spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar
and honey in a glass of water and drink this three times a day. While this
remedy will take two or three days to provide relief many notice a difference
quickly.Weight control
Are you having trouble controlling your weight? Vinegar helps control
the fat your body absorbs. Again, remember the more vinegar you drink the worse
your perspiration will ‘smell’.
Denture cleaning
Do you wear dentures but find they are hard to keep clean? When
cleaning dentures leave your dentures in vinegar for as long as you would leave
them in a denture cleanser, which is about 15 minutes to half an hour or even
over night. Then brush them thoroughly as you normally would. Your dentures will
be cleaner and whiter than a dental cleaner can do it!
Stiff neck
Do you often have a stiff neck? Use an even mixture of vinegar and warm
water, soak a rag, and wrap lightly around your neck. If possible leave this on
over night and in the morning you will not believe the difference.
Insomnia
Do you have trouble sleeping? Use a quick mixture of one-teaspoon honey
mixed with one teaspoon of vinegar to drift off quickly with out the use of
chemicals or after effects!
Toothbrushes
Dipping your toothbrush in vinegar not only will fight bacteria on your
toothbrush and in your mouth, but will help to whiten your teeth.
Hiccups
Do you have a nagging problem with the hiccups? Use one teaspoon of
vinegar to stop your hiccups quickly.
Fruit staining
If you continually find your hands stain from fruit rub vinegar over
them like you are washing with soap to remove the stains.
Kool aid stained hands
If you have ever made kool aid and found your hands quickly are covered
in kool aid colors, use vinegar to wash your hands to remove coolant quickly.
Liniment
If you need for a liniment try this. Beat 1 whole egg; add 1-cup
vinegar and 5 drops
Release Essential Oil.
Seafood allergies
Do you suffer from allergies to seafood. Try dipping the seafood in
vinegar before eating. NOTE: this may not work for all users.
Boils and ingrown hairs
Many people have problems with boils and ingrown hairs that leave
scars. Using hot towel or hot pack soaked in vinegar on the affected area for
fifteen to twenty minutes three or four times a day will bring the area to a
point where the puss will ease out. It is also important not to squeeze the
area. This can save you a trip to the doctors.
Soft hands
Spray your hands with a mist of vinegar, or dip them in vinegar and dry
after washing dishes or having them in soapy water to keep your hands soft.
Jelly fish sting
Soothe a jellyfish sting by dousing the area with vinegar. This will
soothe irritation and relieve itching. Easy and inexpensive!
Bruises
Do you bruise easily? Use a mixture of vinegar and cold water, wetting
your towel, and apply overnight. You can even tape the towel on or use an ace
bandage to better placement.
Burns
If you have burned yourself cooking, a quick dose of vinegar on the
burn will prevent blistering in that area.
Deodorant
If you are looking for a natural deodorant that will neutralize the odor from
your body, dab a little vinegar under your arms every morning to neutralize your
bodies’ ph balance. You can easily use this method in the shower in the mornings
without making a mess.
Head lice
When children get lice, take warm vinegar, and put it on the hair also
take your nit comb and dip it in the vinegar. As you run it through the hair it
helps remove the nits. It helps break down the glue the nits use to stay
attached to the hair.
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