Zenspiration Magazine January Issue | Page 47

Below are 10 ways you can incorporate apple cider vinegar into your natural home and health routines. 1. Apple cider vinegar assists with mucus breakup and sinus drainage. If allergies are a problem, try drinking a glass of water with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in. 2. Fleas are repelled by apple cider vinegar. Mix one part water and one part apple cider vinegar into a spray bottle and saturate Rover's fur. The fleas should be gone within a week. 3. Trouble with heartburn? Apple cider vinegar can lower the amount of acid in the stomach, thereby reducing the symptoms of acid reflux. 4. Use it in the shower to make your hair smoother and shinier. It removes product build-up that commercial shampoos and conditioners leave behind. 5. Apple cider vinegar is also great for your skin. Mixed with water, it can be used as a toner to restore your skin's natural pH level. 6. Use it on your teeth to help get rid of stains. Simply put some on a cotton ball, wipe it across your teeth, and rinse. 7. Add it to your diet to help with weight loss. A little apple cider vinegar before meals may help curb your appetite and even pre vent fat build up. 8. The pH-balancing effect of apple cider vinegar also helps detox your entire body. The acids in it can bind to toxins and help eliminate them from the body. 9. You can use it as a substitute for some of your household cleaners. Pour apple cider vinegar into your toilet and allow it to sit overnight to clear up any stains. You can also mix it with water to clean mirrors and windows. 10. Treat yourself at the end of the day by rubbing apple cider vinegar into your hands and feet to reduce swelling. As an added benefit, it also kills the fungus that causes athlete's foot. ZENSPIRATION.ORG 47