This post covers two topics:

  1. How to make a super healthy detoxing drink which may also increase your energy or lower blood pressure, if required
  2. Amazing benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) for your digestive health and much more. I bet you’ll be surprised learning about less commonly known but super important benefits and uses of ACV!

Also included below is my FREE Better Sleep download: Top 3 Nutrition Tips For Better Sleep Tonight! Key nutrition tips for insomnia PLUS my top 3 bedtime snacks for deeper and restful sleep. Many people experience sleep problems nowadays and this guide has been helpful and popular with my clients of all ages.

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Apple cider vinegar and raw honey tonic recipe

Apple cider vinegar and honey each have many healing properties and when combined, the benefits are even greater (read about apple cider benefits and uses below).

ACV and honey are rich in potassium which regulates heartbeat and muscle contraction and thus normalises blood pressure. Both ingredients improve digestion, support friendly gut flora, improve energy and stamina and have a gentle cleansing effect.

This healthy and tasty drink is super easy to make and it takes little time to prepare when you have the ingredients handy.

Ingredients

  • 1 – 1.5 tablespoons of organic, unfiltered and unpasteurised apple cider vinegar – Bragg brand is a good option from supermarkets, health food shops or online.
  • 1 – 2 teaspoons of raw honey (start with 1 teaspoon and increase if desired)
  • A few drops of lemon juice to taste

Dissolve the raw honey in a half a mug of warm but not hot water (hot will water damage the enzymes and vitamins present in honey), cover and leave overnight for the enzymes in raw honey to activate.

In the morning, add apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to the mug, add honey and warm water. Mix well and have it around 20 minutes before breakfast, for best cleansing effect and digestive support.

Important: It’s best to start with 1 teaspoon of the mixture in a glass of water, and increase the dose, as you go.

You may need to get used to the taste at first but your taste buds will adjust pretty quickly. If you wish, you can split the drink into two glasses, and fill them with warm water for a milder taste.

That way you will up your daily water intake and cleanse the digestive system, including the liver, effectively removing the toxins after the body’s overnight repair and restorative work.

Health improving effects of this amazing drink include:

  • Lowers blood pressure by promoting vasodilation (widening of blood vessels)
  • Improves overall gut health and supports good bacteria
  • Provides live enzymes that markedly improve digestion
  • Promotes gentle systemic detoxification daily – important function because of the daily pollution we are exposed to
  • Stimulates circulation – effective for cold hands and feet
  • Boosts energy and decreases fatigue
  • Slows down ageing by speeding up toxin removal and improving skin health and appearance

Start having this health promoting drink daily for at least three weeks. You should feel and see the difference by then!

Amazing benefits and uses of apple cider vinegar

  • It supports and optimises digestion by stimulating bile flow from the liver and pancreatic enzymes secretion, resulting in less bloating, indigestion, reflux or flatulence.
  • Reflux relief – it works by balancing low stomach acid, hence reducing heartburn. You should begin to feel relief shortly after taking a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar followed by a glass of water. Note if you have an ulcer, apple cider vinegar won’t give you a relief.
  • Helps to decrease fat storage in the liver, decreasing a risk of developing fatty liver – a common condition related to high insulin levels.
  • ACV helps to remove glyphosate (Roundup) from the body – according to Professor Don Huber there are only a few foods that can help remove Roundup from the body including apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut and kimchi. This is of key importance today as our food and water are polluted by glyphosate which is very hard to remove.
  • Helps with allergies because of its ability to reduce mucous and sinus congestion. Apple cider vinegar helps to break up mucous throughout the body and cleanse the lymphatic system.
  • Help prevent fat storage anywhere in the body by improving insulin sensitivity thus reducing insulin resistance and the risk of diabetes.
  • Helps to remove warts – soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar, then fasten the cotton ball over the wart with a band-aid overnight. Repeat a few times, as needed, until the wart falls off. Then continue the treatment for a few more days, to make sure the wart doesn’t return.
  • Removes stains from teeth – rub teeth directly with apple cider vinegar, then rinse with water.
  • pH balancer – apple cider vinegar helps the body maintain a healthy alkaline pH level for inner balance and better health.
  • Repels fleas on your pets this is my friend’s recipe that he swears by: take one part vinegar and one part water, mix well and spray on your pets fur and rub it into the skin. Saturate the entire coat, continue every day for a few days to a week. This procedure will also result in shinier and healthier fur!

How and when to use apple cider vinegar

You can take ACV 5-10 minutes before meals to stimulate stomach acid for better digestion, especially of proteins. Start with 1 teaspoon in a half glass of warm water for a few days, increase to 1 tablespoon (or more) per 1 glass of warm water.

The other option is to have ACV after dinner to stimulate bile and digestive enzymes secreted in the small intestine and by the pancreas. You can also add lemon juice to further help food moving through the digestive track. Lemon juice also supports the liver and is rich in vitamin C which helps with constipation.

Fire cider tonic recipe

Fire cider is another healing drink containing apple cider vinegar and a mix of potent anti-microbial, anti-viral and antiinfammatory herbs and nutrients. It supports immunity and helps with overcoming various infections including a sore throat and nasal discharge. Find my favourite the fire cider tonic recipe HERE.

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Please note that the above material is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with your health practitioner or doctor for advice specific to your circumstances.

Good health and blessings
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Joanna Sochan
Holistic Health and Lifestyle Therapist
Natural and Lifestyle Therapies for Abundant Health and Wellbeing

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Disclaimer: The above material is for informational and/or educational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescription or recommendation. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should not make any changes in their health regimen or diet before first consulting a doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions they may have regarding a medical condition or their particular circumstances.

Joanna Sochan is a Natural Therapist and founder of Naturimedica Holistic Health & Wellness. She has a passion for helping her clients transform their lives by becoming healthy and well naturally. Joanna has 10+ years experience in clinical practice and has special interest in solving complex cases, functional medicine, gut health, sleep, fatigue and chronic pain. Joanna guides her clients through her programs and eCourses as well as helping clients individually, mostly online, Australia-wide. View full bio.

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