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Rosaceae EAT IN: "I believe drinking 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar with water twice a day cured my stomach ulcer. It is alkalizing and..." - Emma,  SEE MORE REVIEWS & COMMENTSAbout the Author: John Immel, How Can Apple Cider Vinegar Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISSince the liver detoxifies the blood, bile often contains toxic metabolic by-products. Draining bile thus cleanses the liver, and has a cooling, Pitta pacifying effect on the blood, which can get congested in the spring. Apple cider vinegar, since it is made with apples, contains malic acid, a known liver tonic. By increasing bile, and stimulating the GI tract, Vinegar softens and hydrates stool. Vinegar on the skin softens the skin. Sour taste is emotion, it grounds the heart. Vinegar can help you come back to earth after too many hours on the computer. Learn about the health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar for FREE
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WHY SHOULD YOU EAT AYURVEDICALLY?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Foods that supplement your specific body type’s needs and digest easily create your menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Me?MEDICINAL QUALITIES
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The list of actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Digestion: Sialogogue SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. AstringentsCleanse and Detox: Detoxicant DETOXICANTAn herb that eliminates or metabolizes toxins from the body.Heart & Circulation: Alterative ALTERATIVELiterally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Immune System: Flushes Membranes FLUSHES-MEMBRANESHerbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.Liver & Gall Bladder: Cholagogue , CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the release of bile from the gall bladder for improved digestion.Livotonic LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias.Skin Care & Beauty: Diaphoretic , DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Emollient EMOLLIENTsoothes & softens the skinBowel-Poop-Elimination: General Laxative GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONERS!(Not you? Keep scrolling!) Are you struggling with your health?Learn how to feel your best by balancing your diet in just a week.How to Use Food AyurvedicallyHOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong. View Other Ingredients for SpringApple Cider Vinegar is recommended for Spring. Check out these other Spring ingredients here.Comments & Impressions of 'Apple Cider Vinegar'Do you like 'apple cider vinegar'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'apple cider vinegar'?
I believe drinking 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar with water twice a day cured my stomach ulcer. It is alkalizing and reduces the burning sensation.
I wonder if I have misunderstood the symbols above. Pitta has a slash through it, which I understand means it is Pitta aggravating. Yet your notes say that vinegar increases the flow of bile, cleansing the liver, which has a cooling, Pitta pacifying effect on the blood. Thank you for any clarification.
please clarify, if ACV is cooling by detoxifying the liver (pitta pacifying), yet the symbol says it's pitta aggravating..
Vinegar can aggravate inflammation and irritate the digestive tract. It is very stimulating. But it cools the blood. So the answer is that it increases pitta in the GI, and descreases Pitta in the blood!
Apple cider is an old folk remedy for menopausal hot flashes. I have known women who have felt a positive reduction in night time hot flashes and sweats in less then a week after taking apple cider daily. How would apple cider create this result? It purifies the blood and perhaps for some women it is the sluggish toxic/ama build up that is a contributing factor in their night sweat hot flashes.Also I am confused about apple ciders acidity. I have read that although apple cider is acidic it has alkalizing effect on the body. Kindly advise.This website is rich is information and its dedication to heath is exemplary. Thank you. Deborah Swann CT
Does Apple Cider Vinegar have Ruksha Guna? I have aggravated vata and my skin always itches when I consume anything that has Ruksha Guna (apple, licorice, eggplant etc).
Since apple cider is sour in taste, it generally stimulates secretions in the body and therefore should not be drying.
Increasing the amount of pitta is called "vitiation" of pitta. Pitta individuals can overproduce bile and digestive fluids, which can lead to problems (just as too little of the above can). Small amounts of vinegar should be okay as a medicine for pitta constitutions, but too much is certainly not recommended.
Hi John, ACV seems to help the arthritis in my fingers. But will it exacerbate my bone loss?Thank you.
Generally apple cider vinegar is not considered to exacerbate bone loss, but it is best to check with your doctor about using it.
There are few things that are considered "always a good thing" in Ayurveda. Everything depends on the individual and the situation.
As a form of medicine, how would you recommend consuming apple cider vinegar? I know it depends on the person and situation...but to have a general idea would be helpful. :) Thank you so much for all the work you put into this amazing site!
Many people find it useful to put about about 10 drops of in a large glass of hot water first thing in the morning.
a traditional home remedy for
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Digestion Acid Reflux, Bad breathMind Stress Sleep Difficulty waking up, Excessive sleep, Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up, Sleep during the day, Tired in morningBlood and Circulation Feet or Ankles Swelling, Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)Bones Hip painRespiratory Health Post nasal drip, Stuffed nose (can't breathe)
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. |
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