Can cider vinegar help reduce joint pain and inflammation?

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Cress17

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A friend recently told me that he managed to clear up his gout in a few weeks just by using cider vinegar, he also told me that people suffering from joint paint and inflammation due to arthritis or fibro may benefit from a reduction in pain and inflammation just by taking a small amount in a glass of water each day.

Naturally, I am both skeptical and curious, so I did a bit of research into how (and if) it could help. There's a lot of information out there about the health benefits of cider vinegar, although you must take it in its raw state, and buy one that states its "with the mother". This relates to the good bacteria in the product which is supposed to help digestive disorders too.

Before I embark on taking it each day, I just wondered if anyone has any experience of taking it, and if so, did it help in any way at all?
 
Before I embark on taking it each day, I just wondered if anyone has any experience of taking it, and if so, did it help in any way at all?

I have heard that this is good for a lot of ailments, too... and I can't remember why I actually tried it a few years. *But* what I do remember is that it caused a horrible acid problem for me and I never did it again, so that's a consideration.

I'm sure it wouldn't be that way for some people, but if you already have a problem with stomach acid, GERD, etc., it's something to check into to be sure it wouldn't actually cause an additional problem for you.
 
You're absolutely right. I hadn't thought of any potential problems with acid. I suffer with heartburn quite a lot, so it may not be suitable for me. I love coming across something new that's worked for someone else, but I'm always skeptical until I've checked it out thoroughly.

Thanks for your input, mariposa.
 
You're absolutely right. I hadn't thought of any potential problems with acid. I suffer with heartburn quite a lot, so it may not be suitable for me. I love coming across something new that's worked for someone else, but I'm always skeptical until I've checked it out thoroughly.

Thanks for your input, mariposa.

You're very welcome, Cress17. Remember that just because it caused an acid problem for me doesn't mean it will for everyone. It was very noticeable in my case because it's not a thing that ever bothers me (well except each Thanksgiving night, but we don't need to discuss that hehe :p )

I do know that it's very hard to try something we know could harm us... sometimes it's worth it and sometimes it's not.

Wouldn't hurt to get your doc's opinion on how vinegar would possibly affect your heartburn.
 
I took apple cider vinegar some years to lose weight and it actually worked. Not sure about the other health benefits tho. I have heard wonders about apple cider vinegar. It's supposed to be good for many things, including weight loss.
 
Apple cider vinegar is good if you use the Organic type like Braggs with the "Mother" it's unpasteurized. I just started using it and it seems to help with the inflammation. I have RA, along with the fibro and chronic pain. It doesn't seem to bother my stomach in this form. I use about a teaspoon to a teasppon and half in 8 ounces of water at least twice a day. Hope this is helpful for you.
 
I haven't had it help me with pain, but perhaps it is different for other people. It can give me a bit of an energy boost though so has a small effect on my CFS. I recommend trying it if you can. It can't hurt and you have to sift through a lot of possibilities before you find what you need.
 
I have only used it for weight loss and yeast infections. I am not really surprised that it might be good for reducing inflammation. I would say that you should do some research. Give it a try, if you feel comfortable and see what happens. Stop immediately if you notice an issue.
 
Periodically I've been drinking apply cider vinegar tea when it gets cold or just feel like drinking it. It has numerous benefits.

Apple cider vinegar is my new obsession. I recently began taking apple cider vinegar shots a few times a day for a quick and effective energy burst. However, I've since discovered so many other useful ways to incorporate apple cider vinegar (ACV) into my daily routine.

It's effective for pretty much anything—your skin, your hair, your house, and even your pets can benefit from its qualities. Raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized, apple cider vinegar is so much more than a salad dressing!

1. Apple cider vinegar can detoxify your home.

It's made from apple juice and is fermented to hard apple cider. It's then fermented a second time to become apple cider vinegar. By using ACV in lieu of other products, we instantly decrease the consumption of unnatural chemicals in our homes and daily lives.

2. It can make your hair shine.

Apple cider vinegar can be used as a rinse for your hair after shampooing, and will boost your hair's body and shine. I recommend recycling an old shampoo bottle, then filling it with 1/2 a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a cup of cold water. Pour the solution through your hair after shampooing several times a week for dramatic results.

3. Natural apple cider vinegar regulates the pH of your skin.

Dilute ACV with two parts water, and spread the concoction over your face with a cotton ball to replace your current toner. You can do this at night after washing, and in the morning before you apply your moisturizer. A dab of apple cider vinegar can also be left on the skin overnight to fade age spots or acne scars.

It's also a recommended agent for warts. For warts, soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar, then fasten the cotton ball over the wart with a Band-Aid overnight. The skin may swell some as it reacts with the solution. However, the wart will fall off. Once it falls off, the treatment should be continued for a few more days, to make sure the wart doesn't return.

4. It can remove stains from teeth.

Rub teeth directly with apple cider vinegar, and rinse with water.

5. It can soothe sunburnt skin.

Add a cup of apple cider vinegar to your bath, and soak for 10 minutes to eliminate discomfort from sunburn.

6. Apple cider vinegar can be used as a natural aftershave.

Fill a bottle with equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, and shake before applying to the face.

7. It's an all-natural massage treatment.

Rubbing apple cider vinegar on your hands and feet will give massage-like benefits and relief to tired hands and feet.

8. Apple cider vinegar can aid in weight loss.

For daily weight management, add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to 16 ounces of water. This concoction can be sipped throughout the day. Data shows some limited, yet significant, weight loss benefits from sustained daily intake of acetic acid (which is a main ingredient in apple cider vinegar).

In a 2009 study published in Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, it was found that subjects that consumed acetic acid for 12 weeks experienced significant declines in body weight, abdominal fat, waist circumference and triglycerides. Triglycerides contribute to the bad cholesterol that we want to avoid.

9. Apple cider vinegar will balance your entire inner body system.

The body constantly strives to achieve a state of equilibrium. Apple cider vinegar helps the body maintain a healthy alkaline pH level. Research shows that higher acid levels (lower pH level) leads to a lack of energy and higher incidences of infection. Hence, my desire to sip some a few times a day for a natural boost of energy.

10. It can help you detox.

As part of balancing the body's pH, apple cider vinegar creates an overall detoxification of the body. Research shows that it can help stimulate cardiovascular circulation and help detoxify the liver.

11. ACV is great for your lymphatic system.

This miracle vinegar helps to break up mucous throughout the body and cleanse the lymph nodes. Believe it or not, research suggests that apple cider vinegar can help with allergies because of its ability to reduce mucous and sinus congestion. When reducing the effects of allergies, it can also help stave off sinus infections and their related symptoms, such as sore throats and headaches.

12. It can help your body get rid of candida.

This vinegar is rich in natural enzymes that can help rid your body of candida—yeasts that are attributed to thrush in humans. Candida also is blamed for creating symptoms of fatigue, poor memory, sugar cravings, and yeast infections.

13. ACV can help you reduce heartburn.

Though it might seem like an oxymoron to treat stomach acid with an acid-containing vinegar, there is research suggesting that apple cider vinegar works by correcting low acid, hence reducing heartburn. Natural remedy experts say you should begin to feel relief very shortly after taking a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar followed by a glass of water. Note that apple cider vinegar will not give relief if you have an ulcer.

14. The use of apple cider vinegar is effective in repelling fleas on your pets.

One part vinegar and one part water can be sprayed on your pets fur and rubbed in generously to the skin. Saturate the entire coat, and continue every day for a few days to a week. Any flea infestation will surely be gone.

15. It's an all-natural room freshener.

Apple cider vinegar will clean your toilets and leave your bathroom smelling like apples! Just pour apple cider vinegar into the toilet, and allow it to sit overnight. It can also be used in dishwashers as a substitute for dish detergent. Mix 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup water, and you can use this solution to clean microwaves, kitchen surfaces, windows, glasses and mirrors, too.
 
Great post there Josh, there are so many things we can learn about foods that can help our health. How did you learn all that about cider vinegar?
 
This is a good insight. I haven't thought it could help. I'll try this. Thanks for sharing
 
I have a book on the many things vinegar is good for. It's an anti bacterial.
Here's what it said about a apple cider vinegar.

It removes excess water and toxic waste and helps regulate bloodpressure . Also malic acid and acetic acid (fights fungal infection and relieves painful joints)
The Malic acid also dissolves deposits of Uric Acid and helps push them out of the body, rather than attack the toes.

The amino acids present, act as antibiotics and as an antiseptic and reduce toxicity in the body.
my partner has gout and swears it helps the uric acid from building up in his blood .. Plus he drinks no acid drinks or foods. He drinks, Lots and lots of water.
 
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