How Apple Cider Vinegar Works

• According to TheMiracleOfSharing.org, vinegar has been used to treat ailments for thousands of years and even Hypocrites widely considered the father of western medicine--used it in a variety of applications. The Egyptians believed that apple cider vinegar specifically produced improved blood circulation, and folk medicine practitioners over the years have recommended the vinegar for is detoxification qualities. According to the above source, the malic acid in apple cider vinegar acts upon uric acid deposits in various joints, pushing it away. The malic acid also words with acetic acid to fight off bacterial and fungal infections, while apple cider vinegar's amino acids act as both antiseptics and antibiotics. When it comes to curing swollen prostate glands, apple cider vinegar may help because of its astringent quality (meaning it causes contraction). According to Encognitive.com, apple cider vinegar helps shrink swollen vessels, which may in turn help swollen prostate glands shrink.
  
  

Taking Apple Cider Vinegar

• You can take apple cider vinegar orally or you can apply it externally (for external use you may want to dilute it with water). One option for taking it orally is to simply drink one or two spoonfuls daily, however the taste will not be so pleasant. To remedy the unpleasant taste, TheMiracleOfSharing.org recommends mixing apple cider vinegar with honey and warm water, while Encognitive.com recommends mixing the vinegar with tomato juice. Soaking in a warm bath with apple cider vinegar may be an especially beneficial method for patients suffering from swollen prostate glands.
  
  

Acquiring Apple Cider Vinegar

• Your can purchase apple cider vinegar at most grocery stores and specialty food stores, or you can make your own apple cider vinegar at home by fermenting apple cider (hardcore do-it-yourselfers can also make their own apple cider). According to TheMiracleOfSharing.com, the two most important factors when making apple cider vinegar are temperature and oxygen supply. You should ensure that fermenting cider maintains a temperature of 60 to 80 degrees F, and you should also stir the mixture a few times each day to allow vital oxygen in. According to the same source, you should never use a metal container when making apple cider vinegar, because it will likely become corroded.