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20 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar Every Day

by August 19, 2017

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), the miracle substance, has been popping up all over the internet as of late. With uses ranging from boosting your weight loss efforts to working as an all-purpose cleaner, ACV is a household item that should be found in every home!

In order to get the full benefits, you need to locate raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. While this may sound like something that would be difficult to locate, it can be located in many grocery stores and big box stores across the country.

When considering ACV for health purpose, it can be taken in a number of ways. Many health-conscious individuals simply take 1-2 tablespoons of ACV and dilute it in a glass of water. Others choose to purchase ACV supplements. It can also be made into a tea, used to make a salad dressing or added to a smoothie. The options are endless!

Here are 20 creative ways to enjoy the many benefits of ACV in your daily life:

  1. Cure symptoms of acid reflux.

ACV contains a high level of acetic acid, which works as a buffer for the acid found within the stomach. Mix 1-2 tablespoons in a glass of water and take it when you feel the symptoms of acid reflux hitting for quick relief.

 

  1. Regulate your body’s natural pH level.

Experts have started to point at the health implications of an imbalance in the body’s natural pH level. Taking a shot of ACV each morning will help to ensure that your pH stays balanced throughout the day.

 

  1. Beat the hiccups with straight ACV.

If you are battling a case of the hiccups, take a straight teaspoon of ACV. The bitter, sour taste will eliminate your hiccups quickly and effectively.

 

  1. Reduce blood pressure and maintain heart health.

ACV contains magnesium which works to relax blood vessel walls, reducing the effects of high blood pressure. It can also balance the sodium levels within the body, which has been associated with blood pressure levels.

 

  1. Use ACV as a natural energy drink.

Take ACV several times each day in order to provide yourself with an effective and all-natural energy burst. This is thanks to the enzymes and potassium it contains.

 

  1. Battle nausea with an ACV cocktail.

Combine 2 teaspoons ACV, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger water, 8 ounces of sparkling honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and raw honey to taste. The next time you are battling nausea drink this cocktail over ice.

 

  1. Relieve the pain and itchiness of mosquito and insect bites.

Apply ¼ teaspoon of ACV to your insect bites for immediate relief from pain, discomfort and the itchy sensation.

 

  1. Help clear acne with ACV.

Soak a washcloth in ACV and apply it directly to your skin, using it in the same way you should a facial mask. You can also apply diluted ACV directly to affected areas leaving it on to work overnight in order to battle pimples and age spots.

 

  1. Eliminate bad breath.

Mix ½ tablespoon ACV into a cup of water and then gargle with it one mouthful at a time for 10 seconds until the cup is empty to eliminate even the most difficult of bad breath.

 

  1. Use ACV as a disinfectant cleaner.

Create a disinfectant spray by combining 1 part ACV and 2 parts water in a spray bottle for use in your kitchen and bathroom. The antifungal and antibacterial properties of ACV will work to not only kill bacteria but also prevent its growth. It can also be added to your dishwasher instead of detergent. To clean your toilet bowl, pour straight ACV directly into the bowl and allow it to sit overnight before cleaning it in the morning.

 

  1. ACV has been found to maintain and relieve gastrointestinal issues.

Experts believe that ACV contains pectin which can relieve intestinal spasms and stimulate the digestive system. To fully experience the benefits, take ACV up to 30 minutes before eating.

 

  1. Clean clogged and dirty drains with ACV.

If you find you are dealing with a clogged drain, sprinkle baking soda directly down it and then add ACV. Allow it to bubble for 15 minutes, busting up the clog, before rinsing it down with hot water. ACV also works to cut through grease and dissolve mineral build up when used to clean out your sink.

 

  1. Blast stains on your teeth.

Rub ACV directly onto your teeth either with your finger or with a cotton pad. Allow it to sit and then rinse your mouth with water. The ACV will work to whiten your teeth, remove stains and kill bacteria.

 

  1. Use ACV as a facial toner.

Mix one part ACV with 3-4 parts water. Using a cotton pad or cotton ball, apply your DIY facial toner to your skin both morning and night. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes prior to rinsing it off.

 

  1. Relieve sunburn pain.

Did you forget to put on sunscreen when you went out yesterday? ACV has the power to provide relief from the ache and throbbing that you are experiencing. Run a lukewarm bath and add 1 cup of ACV. Allow yourself to soak for at least 10 minutes.

 

  1. Use its power to recover from the common cold.

As soon as you start to notice early signs of the cold setting in, take a shot of ACV with water and then chase it with a glass of warm ginger water. The acetic acid and potassium in ACV will work to prevent bacterial growth in the body and clear your nasal passages.

 

  1. Boost weight loss with ACV.

Start each morning off with 2 tablespoons of ACV diluted in water. Doing so has been found to reduce obesity, even without changing any other daily habits, such as calorie consumption.

 

  1. Beat exercise exhaustion.

Following a workout, the buildup of lactic acid causes a condition known as exercise exhaustion. Add 1 tablespoon of ACV to a glass of water and drink it following your next work out and the amino acids found in ACV will help to break down the lactic acid.

 

  1. Make your hair healthy and shiny, and treat dandruff.

Next time that you shampoo your hair, follow it up by rinsing it with a solution of ½ tablespoon ACV and 1 cup of cold water. Repeat this several times each week.

 

  1. Cleanse and detox your liver.

Taking ACV daily has been found to stimulate cardiovascular circulation which helps to detoxify the liver and optimize its function.

12 Early Warning Signs of Kidney Disease

by August 19, 2017

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) states that approximately 14% of the American population is currently living with some form of chronic kidney disease. Even more frightening, more than 661,000 Americans have experienced full kidney failure.

Your kidneys serve a very important role in our overall health, eliminating wastes and excess fluids. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) refers to kidney damage or a decreased level of kidney function that lasts for 3 months or longer. It often starts slowly, developing over a number of years with increasingly severe symptoms. In some cases, it can even lead to kidney failure. For this reason, early diagnosis is important.

Here are 12 Early Symptoms of Kidney Disease:

  1. Brain Fog

When your body experiences a lack of oxygen, it negatively impacts its ability to act efficiently. This can present itself as memory loss, dizziness or an inability to concentrate.

 

  1. Anemia/Tiredness

When you are experiencing decreased renal function this causes the body to produce less of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO). A decrease in EPO starves the body for vital oxygen, which, in turn, can cause anemia or extreme fatigue.

 

  1. Muscle Cramps

The combination of lack of oxygen being delivered to your muscles as well as the build-up of toxins and wastes can cause your muscles to cramp up.

 

  1. Breathlessness

When your body experiences a lowered level of oxygen in the blood this can impact the ability of the lungs to function. Fluid retention in the body can also accumulate in the lungs inhibiting your ability to breath easily.

 

  1. Back Pain

One of the less common symptoms, those who are experiencing Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) can result in pain near the kidneys in the area of the upper back. Pain may also be felt off to the side that corresponds with the affected kidney.

 

  1. Chills

Patients diagnosed with anemia have reported that they often experience the chills or feelings of being excessively cold, even when they are in hot conditions, or others around them are complaining about the heat.

 

  1. Urination Issues

Changes in urination can signal problems with your kidneys. This may include either a greater or decreased quantity of urine compared to normal, the urge to urinate with no flow, frequent urination urges, blood in the urine, foamy or bubbly urine, a burning sensation while urinating or an increased frequency or urinary tract infections.

 

  1. Bad Breath

When toxic wastes accumulate in the blood (also known as uremia), it can cause you to experience bad breath and a metallic taste. This bad taste can also negatively impact your appetite, ultimately resulting in weight loss.

 

  1. Rashes

When your body fails to eliminate wastes and toxins effectively from the body, the accumulation can lead to visible reactions of the skin such as rashes or skin eruptions. You may also find yourself feeling excessively itchy.

 

  1. Swelling and/or Puffiness

When your kidneys fail to expel fluids efficiently from the body, this fluid retention can lead to a feeling of swelling or puffiness in the face, hands, legs, ankles or feet.

 

  1. Nausea

Uremia not only causes bad breath but can also manifest in the form of various levels of nausea, as well as vomiting.

 

  1. Weight Loss

A combination of some of the above-listed symptoms can lead to significant weight loss including the bad, metallic taste in your mouth, nausea, and vomiting.

 

Here’s What Happens to your Body if You Touch the Roof of Your Mouth with Your Tongue and Breathe

by August 19, 2017

Today we all could use a little improvement to our health. We do not exactly eat the best things, and our health is slowly declining as we go through time. However, using these easy breathing techniques, you can revolutionize your health!

One of the most effective ways to improve your overall health is by changing the way you eat. We eat tons of unhealthy foods today that cause a world of health issues. The big food industry has basically dumbed down all of our food to basically nothing, having no nutritional value. However, there are other ways to improve your health besides eating healthily! All you have to do is harness the control of your breath.

As there is a growing awareness of the power of consciousness and breath training, people are realizing how big of an impact our breath makes. Pranayama is a Western traditional practice that consists of controlling your breath. The prefix ‘prana’ represents the pranic energy responsible for life. The ‘ayama’ suffix stands for control. Simply translated, it is the control of your breath, and doing so can bring about more benefits than you think.

Sleep is extremely important to our overall health. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, your body will slowly start to decline in health. A lack of sleep not only causes your body malfunctions, but it causes you to feel bad all together. Some people have a hard time falling asleep, and it can be extremely frustrating. Sleeping pills exist to simply make a pharmaceutical representative rich, not to fix your sleep issues. The best way to harness the true essence of sleep is by using praynama. The pranayamic sleeping technique is known as the 4-7-8 technique. Here’s how to do it.

1. Place the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth. You want it to be right against the area of tissue that’s located just behind your upper front teeth. It should also stay there all throughout this entire exercise.
2. Exhale all the way out and completely through your mouth, expelling the air with a whoosh sound.
3. Close your mouth and without making any noise inhale through your nose for a count of four.
4. Hold your breath for a count of seven seconds
5. Exhale completely through your mouth, again making a whoosh sound, for a count of eight seconds

You can repeat this process for three more cycles, making a total of four breaths. Be sure to exhale at all times through your mouth, pursing your lips slightly. Practice this two times a day to increase sound sleep and relieving tension! Just remember that there is always a better holistic alternative to any health issue – so never take pharmaceuticals! They just make things rose. All you really need is the power of your breath!

Experts Say These 6 Things Are Making Women Lose Their Hair Faster

by August 15, 2017

Our hair is extremely important to us, and nobody really wants to lose it. Hair loss is something no woman wants to experience, but these things might be causing it.

Most women pride themselves on their hair, almost worshiping it. Good hair is one of the most attractive qualities a person can have, and it can seriously damage your self-esteem when it starts to fall out. There are many different reasons your hair might be falling out, it could be stress, hormone issues, are even certain medications. When your hair starts to fall out it can feel like there is no going back, but this is untrue. Depending on the cause of your hair loss, there are many options to choose from to regain your hair growth.

 

Birth Control Pills

Birth control pills have a heavy influence on your hormones, and it can even cause hair loss. Going off the pill can cause hormone induced shedding. This can also happen when you first start taking it, go off of it, or even miss a few days.

Protein Deficiency

Your hair might be falling out because of a protein deficiency. We need protein for basically every bodily function that goes on, and being deficient in it causes a ton of issues. Hair loss is caused by a lack of protein, making it impossible for you to grow new hair to replace the old hair.

Medications

Medications like blood pressure aids, antidepressants, and HIV medications can cause you to lose your hair too. Consult with your doctor about the symptoms of the medications you’re on. This could be the cause of your hair loss.

Intense Emotional or Physical Distress

 Stress has a huge toll on your health, including your hair health. When you are experiencing something traumatic or excessively stressful you will notice your hair starts to thin, and even shed. This can be caused by a death in the family, divorce, or any big life altering changes.

Too Tight Hairstyles

Some people like to elaborately pull up their hair and really fix a do’. However, if you persist on pulling your hair up in a tight hairstyle it will deteriorate the health of your scalp, causing hair loss. It can progress the thinning of hair and shorten your hairline.

Heat Styling

 Many people use hot air blow dryers, hot curlers, and hot straighteners. The heat might make it easier to style your hair, it can also cause you to lose it. Hot styling tools cause a condition known as trichorrhexis Nodosa, when damaged weak points in the hair shaft cause hair to break off easily.

If you are losing your hair, you are not alone. Many people struggle with hair loss today and it is an extremely difficult thing to go through. Don’t feel like you have to give up because there is hope. Just remember to assess those six things, and treat your hair loss with natural ingredients instead of over the counter medications.

100-Year-Old Life Hacks That Are Surprisingly Useful Today

by August 15, 2017

Today people do not even question the massive amounts of pharmaceuticals we consume. Not only that, but we forget entirely about natural remedies and life hacks.

Today has become so ‘easy’ in the modern day life that we have become a little spoiled, or privileged per-say. If we have any kind of issue there is someone in our face offering us a solution, and it usually consists of chemicals, pharmaceutical medications, or simple business schemes that bite us in the butt later on. Food these days causes health issues later on in life, cleaning products are toxic to breathe, and even our medicine is killing us. It is urgent for our society to resort back to natural remedies and life hacks – it’s crucial for our survival.

Cigarette cards are a very popular collectible and old fashioned form of advertisement. They displayed photos of celebrities, advertisements, and more. Back in the 1900’s, a United Kingdom founded tobacco company released a series of “how-to’s” on the back of their cigarette cartons.

The New York Public Library has digitized these how to do it cards to remind us of these extremely practical tips. Anyone could benefit from using them!

The 9 Best Exercises To Lose Inner Thigh Fat At Home

by August 15, 2017

Losing weight is much harder than gaining it, that’s for sure. Sometimes it seems like we workout to our maximum, but we still aren’t losing fat in the places we want to.

If you aren’t looking to lose some weight, chances are you know someone who is. People are trying to lose weight and get back in shape more and more these days, but not all of us have the time to do so. We all live on a hustle and bustle 9-5 schedule that keeps up either occupied or exhausted in their off time. Plus, gym equipment and memberships are expensive! One of the worst places to shed fat is your inner thigh. It’s a difficult part of your body to workout if you don’t know how.

These exercises target the inner thigh area using a combination of resistance exercises, cardio, strength training. A good body isn’t as far away as you think it is, and even better, you can do these exercises right at home. No need for a gym membership or buying expensive gym equipment. With a little cardio and strength training, a good diet, and a healthy lifestyle you’ll have your summer body before you know it.

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