Tired of harsh, chemicals and expensive medicines? Inexpensive and readily available, simple Vinegar could be the answer you're looking for! -Check out our Top 10 tips below.
For all our Top Green Living Tips, White Vinegar can be used, however Organic Cider Vinegar is best, and with a greater number of natural enzymes it offers the maximum health giving properties.
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Upset Stomach: Mix two teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar (preferably organic) into a glass of water and sip slowly.
2.
Cough Relief: Mix half a cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with a half cup of hot water.
Add 4 teaspoons of Honey and 1 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper.
Stir in the honey and drink slowly.
3.
Insect Bites: Neat Vinegar is great for relieving the pain and irritation from mosquito bites, minor jelly-fish and bee stings.
-Use neat with a cotton wool pad on the affected area.
For jelly-fish stings always seek medical advice.
4.
Sunburn or Itchy Skin: Pour one cup of Cider Vinegar into a hot bath, and relax! The Vinegar will help to relieve the symptoms and sooth your skin.
5.
Lose Weight! : Vinegar can help suppress your appetite.
Plus, the extra potassium in Cider Vinegar actually helps your cells to burn calories! Sprinkle it lightly over your meals and salads.
Works with salad dressings very nicely! 6.
Hair Cleanse: Shampoo as normal, then rinse your hair with a cup of warm water that contains a couple of tablespoons of Vinegar.
The Vinegar is great for removing soap residues and also helps to create subtle highlights in your hair.
7.
Sore Throat: Stir one teaspoon of Vinegar into a glass of water water.
Gargle and swallow.
8.
Common Cold: Mix 1/4 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey.
Take one tablespoon six times daily.
9.
Sinus infection: Add 1/4 cup of Vinegar to a steam vapouriser then inhail.
If you don't have a vapouriser try using a bowl of hot steaming water, holding a towel over your head to trap the steam and slowly breath in the vapours.
10.
Skin Toner: Apple Cider Vinegar is a great skin toner, and helps to restore the natural pH values in your skin.
Just mix one third Vinegar with two thirds water and dab onto your face before your morning moisturising routine.
Not to be taken as medical advice.
If in doubt, always consult your doctor first.