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You’ve surely heard of it and its positive effects on health before. It’s usually used as an ingredient in cooking or in salads.
But its uses don’t end there. Just start adding one teaspoon to a glass of water before bed and then drink it.
Let’s take a closer look at how apple cider vinegar can literally change your life.
1. Prevents insomnia and poor digestion
Apple cider vinegar treats bloating caused by inadequate digestion of food and its putrefaction in the digestive tract, during which a lot of gas is released.
If this happens in the middle of the night, the result is not only bloating but also interrupted sleep.
The only thing you need to do is mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of lukewarm water and sweeten it with 1 teaspoon of honey. Drink this mixture 30 minutes before bedtime.
2. Suppresses unpleasant breath
Bad breath is usually caused by bacteria that are located in the stomach and intestines.
And apple cider vinegar effectively inhibits their proliferation, thereby improving your breath.
3. Treats sore throats
The strongly antibacterial effects of apple cider vinegar can be used not only to improve breath but also to suppress pathogenic bacteria that cause sore throats.
Prepare a mixture of lukewarm water and a teaspoon of vinegar. Gargle with it 2 to 3 times, then spit out the vinegar water. Finally, drink the remainder left in the glass after gargling.
4. Clears a blocked nose
Apple cider vinegar contains a high proportion of vitamins E, A, B1 and B2 as well as the minerals magnesium and potassium, which help to loosen blocked sinuses.
As usual, drink a glass of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar approximately 30 minutes before bed.
5. Regulates blood sugar
In most cases, insomnia is caused by fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Apple cider vinegar works by increasing cells’ sensitivity to insulin and thereby stabilizing blood sugar.
For this purpose use a bit more vinegar — approximately 2 teaspoons, which you dilute in a glass of water and drink before bed.
If you are taking any diabetes medications, consult your doctor first.
6. Soothes stomach pain
If you suffer from stomach cramps, bloating, or a heavy feeling in the stomach, have a glass of water with a teaspoon of vinegar before bed.
Vinegar will increase stomach acidity and thus help digest food better.
7. Stops hiccups
The sour taste of vinegar stimulates nerve endings in the throat that are responsible for triggering hiccups. By activating these nerves, the urge for the muscle contraction is reduced and the hiccups calm down.
As usual, all you need is one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and a glass of lukewarm water.
8. Reduces acid reflux
Despite the widespread belief that acid reflux is caused by excess stomach acid, the truth is exactly the opposite. The reason is a lack of gastric acid.
Apple cider vinegar will help increase stomach acidity and digest food, thereby limiting the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus.
Depending on the intensity of the heartburn, take 1 to 2 teaspoons of vinegar with water before bed.
9. Prevents calf cramps
Calf cramps, especially at night, are caused by a lack of potassium in the body.
And because apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium and other minerals needed for proper nerve and muscle function, its regular use leads to a reduction in the occurrence of these cramps.
Take 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar diluted in a glass of lukewarm water during the evening.
10. Supports metabolism and weight loss
Several studies have shown that weight gain is often caused by lack of sleep, poor digestion, and a slow metabolism.
Apple cider vinegar helps with all of these problems — it improves digestion, supports sleep, and speeds up metabolism. Losing weight then becomes much easier.
Furthermore, apple cider vinegar contains pectin, which reduces appetite and prevents the accumulation of fat in the body.
To support weight loss and more easily maintain body weight, drink 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar diluted in a glass of lukewarm water every evening before bed.
