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THE ANCIENT FOLK REMEDY By Tennille Giampiatro
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ore than ever before, people are looking for the most effective, convenient and financially viable ways to improve their wellbeing while also enhancing the way they look and feel overall. Apple cider vinegar has been used medicinally for many centuries for its wide range of health benefits. The word vinegar comes from the Latin words ‘Vinum (wine) and acer (sour), which is what vinegar basically is – sour wine. Besides the diverse medicinal properties and other health benefits, what was originally used as a natural antibacterial and anti-fungal, is now used to assist with detoxification, antibiotic, a home remedy, disinfectant, natural preservative and house cleaner. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is created by firstly crushing the apples to squeeze out the liquid (at this point, sometimes yeast is added). The alcoholic fermentation process can then begin while the sugar from the apples is turned into alcohol. This alcohol is then converted to vinegar and acetobacter is formed to create acetic acid. This is the by-product of the ACV – also known as “The Mother”. The Mother consists of protein, enzymes and good bacteria, hence, this is the most important ingredient and where most of the health benefits come from. ACV containing the Mother is usually unrefined, unpasteurized and unfiltered Apple Cider.
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