Although Apple Cider Vinegar has an overpowering acidic taste,
you don't have to drink it straight to benefit from its amazing properties.
Some of those properties include raw enzymes
and the promotion of good bacteria in the digestive tract.
In order to avoid the taste,
some people will substitute Apple Cider Vinegar for regular vinegar
when pickling their favorite vegetables,
or pair it with olive oil to make a salad dressing with a little kick.
However, by simply diluting Apple Cider Vinegar
or adding it to tea before bedtime
you can significantly improve several areas of your health.
Consider a few ways that ACV helps if you take it before bedtime:
1. Halitosis
You know that awful taste in your mouth
that you wake up with in the morning?
It's probably due to too much bacteria in your mouth.
Drinking one tablespoon with eight ounces of water
and a slice of lemon before bed,
will keep that bacteria at bay and let you wake up more refreshed.
2. Lower Blood Sugar
Some people have difficulties sleeping
because of a peak in their blood sugar level at night.
It's one of the leading causes of insomnia,
and it also impedes the body from burning fat.
Apple Cider Vinegar lowers blood sugar levels
because it increases insulin sensitivity.
If you aren't already on blood sugar medicine,
try taking two teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
right before bed each evening
and see if you don't have a more restful night.
If you are taking prescription medication for diabetes,
please speak with your doctor before using this natural remedy.
3. Hiccups
This nice trick overrides nerves in your throat
that are responsible for hiccups.
If these nerves have to deal with powerful taste in Apple Cider Vinegar,
hiccups become less of an issue.
For this, you'll need to drink
one undiluted teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar.
4. Sinus Relief
If you've got a stopped up nose because it's pollen season again,
don't forget about Apple Cider Vinegar.
Rather than reaching for an over-the-counter decongestant,
rely on the B vitamins to work with
the potassium and magnesium in Apple Cider Vinegar,
to loosen up your sinuses so you can breathe easier.
5. Drop Unwanted Pounds
More and more people are incorporating Apple Cider Vinegar
into their weight loss regimen.
However, did you know that not getting a good night's sleep
is also associated with being overweight?
Researchers now know that Apple Cider Vinegar inhibits the body
when it tries to convert starches into calories.
Not only that, but it also reduces your appetite.
The pectin it contains actually makes you feel more satisfied,
so when it's time to go to bed and your hungry,
sip a little Apple Cider Vinegar tea to feel satisfied and sleep better.
6. Reflux Remedy
When your stomach is void of the necessary amount of acid,
it tends to move around to do the job
that the full amount would easily do.
When that happens, some of the acid can sneak up the esophagus
and burn your throat.
Apple Cider Vinegar helps to replace that stomach acid
and balance your intestinal tract.
Try a tablespoon with a full glass of water
about an hour before lying down.
7. Sore Throat
Apple Cider Vinegar is a powerful anti-bacterial.
Its acidity helps kill bacteria that live in the back of your throat.
If you have a sore throat, in thirty minute intervals,
take one teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar.
About an hour before bed, drink one teaspoon.
After thirty minutes, drink another.
Finally, drink the third just before bed.
8. Restless Legs
If you have restless legs
or are often plagued with leg cramps in the middle of the night,
it's probably a sign that you're not getting
enough potassium in your diet.
By adding two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
to eight ounces of water,
you can quickly boost your potassium levels
and avoid these annoying issues.
9. Upset Stomach
Sometimes a simple remedy like Apple Cider Vinegar
can settle an upset stomach.
Again, by helping restore the pH level in the digestive tract,
you can rid yourself of excess gas and even stomach cramping.
Try a warm cup of water with one teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
to calm an upset stomach.