13 Great Ways You Can Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar is often used for salad dressings, marinades, vinaigrettes, and chutneys, but that’s not all: It’s also known to prolong the feeling of satiety after eating, it has well-documented anti-glycemic effects, and quite a few other uses that everyone should know about.

1. Detox tea

 

2. Varicose vein remover

 Rub apple cider vinegar onto your veins twice a day, and drink a teaspoon once a day. 

  

3. All-Natural Toner

 

  

 

4. Get rid of warts

 

What you need: 

Apple cider vinegar 

Cotton wool 

Medical tape 

 

What you do:  

1. Clean the area. 

2. Fully soak the cotton wool with apple cider vinegar. 

3. Place the soaked wool on the wart and cover with medical tape (or bandage). 

4. Repeat daily until the wart dries out and falls off (should take up to a week). 

 

 

5. Treat Nail Fungus

Soak your toenail in a 1:2 solution of vinegar and water for 15 minutes a day. 

 

6. Chemical-Free Flea and Tick Repellent

Make a 1:1 solution of water and organic apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle, and spray the dog once a week. If your dog doesn't like being sprayed, use a soaked washcloth instead. You can also add a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar to the dog's water twice a week for similar results. Be sure to use organic ACV, as the more processed kind is not good for dogs. 

 

7. Say "Bye Bye" to Moles

 

What you need: 

Organic apple cider vinegar 

Sterile needle (use rubbing alcohol or fire to sterilize it) 

Cotton wool 

 

What to do: 

1. Clean the area. 

2. Use the sterile needle to poke a few holes in the mole. (There are no nerves, so it won't hurt). 

3. Apply an ACV-soaked piece of cotton to the mole for 20-30 minutes. 

4. Repeat daily until the mole falls off. (Should be within a week). 

 

8. Effective Fruit Fly Trap

 

What you need:  

A jar Raw apple cider vinegar Small piece of paper Liquid dish detergent 

 

What to do: 

1. Mix 2/3 cup of apple cider vinegar and about a tablespoon of dish detergent in a jar.

2. Create a cone out of the piece of paper and put it in the jar, as shown in the picture. 

3. Leave the jar where the fruit flies are and let the mix work its magic. 

 

9. Homemade Weed Killer

Mix ½ gallon (2 liters) of apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup salt, and ½ teaspoon of liquid dish detergent. Put in a spray bottle and spray any weed you want to get rid of. 

 

10. Homemade Cough Remedy

 

What you need: 

 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 

 2 tablespoons of honey 

2 tablespoons of water 

¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper 

¼ teaspoon of ground ginger 

 

What to do: Mix all the ingredients in a jar and shake well. Take a teaspoon for a child aged 2-9 years, and a tablespoon for ages 10 and up. 

 

11. Better Hair Care With Baking Soda and ACV

What you need: 

Apple cider vinegar 

Baking soda 

Water Squeeze bottle 

 

What to do: Hair wash:  

1. Mix 4-5 tablespoons of baking soda with 1 cup of water and pour into a squeeze bottle.

 2. Wet your hair, then pour the mixture on it. Make sure to get it on all of your hair. 

3. Let it sit for about a minute, then rinse thoroughly. 

 

Conditioning: 

1. Make a mixture of 1:4 ACV and water. 

 2. Squeeze any excess water from your hair. 

3. Cover your hair with the mixture and rub it in as you would with regular conditioner. 

4. Thoroughly rinse your hair.

12. Soothe and heal a sunburn

 

 

 

Apply straight to the burn, or you can dilute it with a bit of water if it stings too much. Use a towel or washcloth and keep it on the affected area for 20-30 minutes. 

 

13. Heal Eczema

Mix ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar with 3 cups of water and lightly apply on the affected area. Caution – it may sting.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3 Due to Cancer Risk—See Which Drinks and Snacks Will Be Affected

  

Big changes are on the horizon for some of your favorite snack foods and drinks. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today1 that it is formally banning the use of Red No. 3—a synthetic dye that was previously barred from cosmetics due to a known cancer risk—in food and ingested drugs. This move is a response to a 2022 color additive petition filed by more than a dozen food safety and health advocates who requested that the agency ban the substance, sometimes known as FD&C Red No. 3, in food and other items due to its known health risks. 

 While the FDA noted that two studies showed cancer in male lab rats exposed to high levels of FD&C Red No. 3, the agency clarified “the way that FD&C Red No. 3 causes cancer in male rats does not occur in humans.” Additionally, the FDA pointed out that “relevant exposure levels to FD&C Red No. 3 for humans are typically much lower than those that cause the effects shown in male rats,” and that studies conducted in other animals and humans did not show these harmful effects.

Still, Red No. 3 is now being banned in food and ingested drugs due to something called the Delaney Clause, which “prohibits FDA authorization of a food additive or color additive if it has been found to induce cancer in humans or animals.” Europe, Australia, and New Zealand have already banned Red No. 3 in food, except for certain cherry varieties. 

Per this announcement from the FDA, food manufacturers who use Red No. 3 will have until January 15, 2027 to remove it from their products, while producers of ingested drugs must remove Red No. 3 from their medicines by January 18, 2028. Additionally, even though Red No. 3 is still permitted in other countries, all foods imported to the United States must be free of it by January 2027.

So, what does all of this mean for you and the food and medication you consume? Keep reading to find out.

What Is Red No. 3?

Red No. 3, which you may have seen listed on some nutrition labels, is a synthetic food dye that gives foods and drinks a bright, cherry-red color. It is similar, though not identical to Red No. 40—a dark red dye utilized in some sports drinks, candy, condiments, and cereal.

According to the FDA, Red No. 3 is not as widely used in food and drugs when compared to other certified colors, but it can be found in certain food products, such as candy, cakes and cupcakes, cookies, frozen desserts, and frostings and icings. Red No. 3 is also present in certain ingested drugs, such as gabapentin and certain cough syrups.

“Today’s action by the FDA marks a monumental victory for consumer health and safety,” Ken Cook, president and cofounder of the Environmental Working Group, said in a statement.2 “For years, Red 3 remained in food products, despite growing evidence linking it to health problems, particularly in kids.”

Foods and Household Items Made with Red No. 3

As noted above, Red No. 3 is currently found in a variety of foods and snacks, as well as certain ingested vitamins and medications. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest3 and Newsweek4, the following products contain Red No. 3:

• Candy corn
• Hot Tamales (some varieties)
• PEZ
• Fruit by the Foot
• Ring Pop (certain flavors)
• Dubble Bubble gum
• Jelly Belly candies
• Conversation heart candies
• Maraschino cherries (some varieties)
• Certain canned fruit varieties 
• Toaster pastries
• Entenmann's Little Bites Party Cake Mini Muffins
• Strawberry-flavored milk
• Ice pops and frozen fruit bars (some varieties)
• Some cough syrups
• Some ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors
• Some gummy vitamins
• Some sodas and fruit drinks

As always, check the ingredients label to see if Red No. 3 is in any foods you plan to consume.

 

 

 

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14 Unusual Uses for Garlic

Pungent and powerful garlic has dozens of health and household uses - some of which might seem pretty unusual at first glance. While garlic is an important ally for natural health (you may be familiar with the fact that garlic has the ability to increase immunity, neutralize colds and is a recognized broad-spectrum antibiotic), its functions extend beyond these common uses. Check out these 14 unusual alternative uses for garlic:

1. A Great Aid for Athlete's Foot 

 

Being a potent, natural anti-fungal, garlic is ideal for treating fungal infections like irritating and itchy athlete's foot. Just add a couple of crushed garlic cloves to warm water in a foot bath and soak the affected area for 30 minutes.

2. Helps in Preventing Gas  

While garlic can cause uncomfortable stomach-distending gas in some people due to its high sulfur content, it reportedly eases gas in others. In order to maintain good intestinal health, you need to consume it on a regular basis. Garlic can kill harmful intestinal bacteria, promoting the growth of beneficial flora and making digestion smoother.

3. Combats Hair Loss 

Before resorting to more drastic measures, if you are going bald, give garlic a shot. It is believed that massaging the scalp with garlic oil stimulates hair growth. 

 

4. Apply it to Breakouts of Acne  

Though it will make your skin smell, the antibacterial properties of garlic will help lessen the appearance of acne, including those deep acne cysts that can otherwise be difficult to treat. Just slice open a clove of raw, fresh garlic and apply it to breakouts. 

 

 5. Aids in Weight Loss 

Though you cannot count on garlic to help you lose a lot of weight, research shows that garlic has the potential for assisting with weight loss. Compounds found in garlic send signals of satiety to your brain, which will actually help you to feel full faster. It also boosts metabolic function, enabling you to burn more calories. 

6. Use it as a Natural Pesticide 

 An all-natural garlic pesticide spray can be used to ward off pests like whiteflies, aphids, cabbage loopers, and squash bugs. All you need to do is mince three garlic cloves and let them sit in two tablespoons of mineral oil for 24 hours. Then, strain out the garlic and add the oil, along with a teaspoon of liquid dish soap, to a pint of water in a spray bottle and spray on infested plants. 

 

7. Use it to Repel Mosquitoes  

You don’t need to use DEET and other potentially toxic chemicals to ward off mosquitoes - garlic can work wonders for you instead. To prepare a mosquito spray, let a few minced cloves of garlic infuse in an ounce of mineral oil for 24 hours. Strain and mix the garlic-scented oil with two cups of water and one teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. If necessary, strain again and pour into a spray bottle. 

 

8. Use it as a Natural Adhesive to Repair Glass  

Though it may not work on major jobs, garlic juice can be used to fill in hairline cracks in glass and hold them together. Simply crush a clove of garlic and rub its sticky, viscous juice in the cracks. Then wipe away the excess. 

 

9. Kills Bacteria that Cause Ear Infections 

This common folk remedy has been used for centuries. Simply crush a clove of garlic and place it in a teaspoon of hot olive oil for five minutes. Strain, allow to cool, then drip a few drops at a time into your ear canal. Alternatively, you can purchase garlic oil from natural health food stores. 

 

10. Helps Remove Splinters  

Splinters are painful to remove and may at times dig a little too deep into the skin to pull out, but this odd trick can really work. Place a thin slice of garlic over the splinter, keeping it on with a bandage. The garlic should help the splinter work its way out of the skin within a few hours.

11. Use it to Relieve Psoriasis  

Garlic's anti-inflammatory properties could ease or even prevent persistent tightness and itching caused by psoriasis. Active compounds in garlic interact with arachidonic acid, an omega fatty acid in the skin linked to psoriasis. You may also rub garlic oil on the affected areas once or twice per day. 

 

12. Use it as a Cough Syrup 

Garlic can be used as a cough syrup to ease inflammation in the throat and clear up excess mucus. Add raw, minced garlic to hot water, straining it after five minutes and drinking the liquid as tea. To make it more palatable, add ginger and honey. 

 

13. Garlic makes for a Fantastic Road De-icer Come winter, many towns de-ice their roads. Ankeny, Iowa smelled awfully savory in 2008 when winter transportation crews spread garlic salt on the streets in preparation ahead of incoming snowstorms. The salt, donated by a local spice producer, was apparently deemed unfit for human consumption. 

 

14. Kills Intestinal Parasites 

Many alternative health practitioners advise using raw garlic to expel intestinal parasites. Consumed in quantities of about three cloves per day, garlic may help clear nasty organisms out of the digestive tract. It is recommended as part of a cleansing diet that also includes raw honey, lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, carrots, and beets.

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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