26-07-2016, 10:12
Hi everybody
I first posted this in the dark and dusty 'Males' section, but having spoken to Lotus the thought was to bring it out into the light and post it here too. So I did :-)
I recently came across something that seems to be particularly effective for controlling diabetes, stomach/digestive problems and weight loss.
You ready for this? APPLE CIDER VINEGAR.
There is a lot to present so I will try and keep this as brief as possible. Basically there are two aspects to consider.
Stage one: Apple Cider Vinegar by itself.
The critical point here is that it has to be unpasteurised and unfiltered, sometimes described as having "The Mother". Although taking ordinary Apple Cider Vinegar can help with acid/alkali balance, it is getting ACV in its raw state that is important. As it is the Mother that has the Enzymes, Minerals, Vitamins, and Trace Elements that we are looking for. Just taking ACV has been shown to help with diabetes, weight control and stomach health.
And as we all know, a happy tum is a happy you :-)
Can be used as a regular vinegar. It is just vinegar after all, but it has a better flavour (at least I think so anyway ;-) and just for the taste alone I think it's worth trying.
As a tonic, mix 1-2 tablespoons of ACV with honey (some prefer lemon juice) in a glass of water. Some people also warm the water. Though NOT boiled as it kills the enzymes. 2-3 times a day is normally sufficient, but experiment and find what works best for you.
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Stage two: Betaine and Pepsin with ACV.
This takes things to a whole other level. But should NOT be taken on an empty stomach... always with food.
I personally know of four people who have been taking this, so although this is anecdotal and the usual YMMV caveat applies. I am getting this first hand and the effects they have described is hard to ignore.
One woman had been suffering from IBS and depression for years. Her doctor had basically given up and told her "It's IBS, deal with it!" She had tried various meds, diets, supplements and more, but got little relief. In less than a week of trying ACV with Betaine and Pepsin her stomach shape improved and her symptoms have since dramatically lessened.
Another lady in her 80's has multiple health issues, including type 2 diabetes at a level needing quite high dose Metfomin, and has to keep a constant monitor of her blood sugar levels. Having started with the ACV/B&P combo her blood sugar came down from low double figures to 9, and then 6. The last time she mentioned her levels she was down to 4, and the numbers have been staying down. She will be seeing her doctor again soon, and is hopeful of being able to come off the Metfomin once she get the ok from the doc.
Another friend of mine has had gut problems on and off for years, and a slow but relentless weight gain. Within a matter of a couple of weeks of starting this combo his stomach calmed down and his weight has started to drop too. Nothing else he was doing has changed. I saw him yesterday and I haven't seen him look that good in ages. His eyes were clearer and his skin had a much better colour and his stomach was noticeably less pronounced. He seemed happier in himself too.
His sister has recently joined the club and is also reporting good things.
My supplies should be arriving today and when I have something to report I will add my experiences too.
As a general introduction: http://www.modernherbalist.com/betaine.html
(He also makes some interesting comments about salt at the end of the page)
The importance of stomach acid, you need to watch this!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWvvnKqNmNA
Explanation of the what and why of ACV/Betaine and Pepsin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTClnX_XbvY
He talks about using ACV capsules, but ACV in liquid form is arguably better if you are ok drinking it. But if not, capsule does give you an option.
A review and experience of taking the combo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO3wbjlJr-E
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I have presumed (hope you don't mind Wendy) and have also included below a post that WendyA added.
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Dr. Greger did a series of 4 short videos back in May that cover the science behind consuming vinegar. On each video you can click on the Sources Cited tab and scroll down where he provides the studies he cited with links so you can read the data for yourself. I list them in the order he presented them.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/apple-ci...ight-loss/ -- CT scans confirm daily vinegar consumption can lead to a significant loss of abdominal fat.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-vine...r-control/ -- The consumption of vinegar with meals was used as a folk remedy for diabetes before drugs came along, but it wasn’t put to the test until recently.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/optimal-vinegar-dose/ -- How much vinegar with a meal does it take to improve satiety and reduce the spike in blood sugar, insulin, and triglycerides?
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/vinegar-...e-effects/ -- Does vinegar work by slowing stomach emptying, acting as a starch blocker, or improving insulin sensitivity? And what might be the downsides?
Wishing you all happy tums :-)
Huggy.
I first posted this in the dark and dusty 'Males' section, but having spoken to Lotus the thought was to bring it out into the light and post it here too. So I did :-)
I recently came across something that seems to be particularly effective for controlling diabetes, stomach/digestive problems and weight loss.
You ready for this? APPLE CIDER VINEGAR.
There is a lot to present so I will try and keep this as brief as possible. Basically there are two aspects to consider.
Stage one: Apple Cider Vinegar by itself.
The critical point here is that it has to be unpasteurised and unfiltered, sometimes described as having "The Mother". Although taking ordinary Apple Cider Vinegar can help with acid/alkali balance, it is getting ACV in its raw state that is important. As it is the Mother that has the Enzymes, Minerals, Vitamins, and Trace Elements that we are looking for. Just taking ACV has been shown to help with diabetes, weight control and stomach health.
And as we all know, a happy tum is a happy you :-)
Can be used as a regular vinegar. It is just vinegar after all, but it has a better flavour (at least I think so anyway ;-) and just for the taste alone I think it's worth trying.
As a tonic, mix 1-2 tablespoons of ACV with honey (some prefer lemon juice) in a glass of water. Some people also warm the water. Though NOT boiled as it kills the enzymes. 2-3 times a day is normally sufficient, but experiment and find what works best for you.
.
.
.
.
Stage two: Betaine and Pepsin with ACV.
This takes things to a whole other level. But should NOT be taken on an empty stomach... always with food.
I personally know of four people who have been taking this, so although this is anecdotal and the usual YMMV caveat applies. I am getting this first hand and the effects they have described is hard to ignore.
One woman had been suffering from IBS and depression for years. Her doctor had basically given up and told her "It's IBS, deal with it!" She had tried various meds, diets, supplements and more, but got little relief. In less than a week of trying ACV with Betaine and Pepsin her stomach shape improved and her symptoms have since dramatically lessened.
Another lady in her 80's has multiple health issues, including type 2 diabetes at a level needing quite high dose Metfomin, and has to keep a constant monitor of her blood sugar levels. Having started with the ACV/B&P combo her blood sugar came down from low double figures to 9, and then 6. The last time she mentioned her levels she was down to 4, and the numbers have been staying down. She will be seeing her doctor again soon, and is hopeful of being able to come off the Metfomin once she get the ok from the doc.
Another friend of mine has had gut problems on and off for years, and a slow but relentless weight gain. Within a matter of a couple of weeks of starting this combo his stomach calmed down and his weight has started to drop too. Nothing else he was doing has changed. I saw him yesterday and I haven't seen him look that good in ages. His eyes were clearer and his skin had a much better colour and his stomach was noticeably less pronounced. He seemed happier in himself too.
His sister has recently joined the club and is also reporting good things.
My supplies should be arriving today and when I have something to report I will add my experiences too.
As a general introduction: http://www.modernherbalist.com/betaine.html
(He also makes some interesting comments about salt at the end of the page)
The importance of stomach acid, you need to watch this!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWvvnKqNmNA
Explanation of the what and why of ACV/Betaine and Pepsin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTClnX_XbvY
He talks about using ACV capsules, but ACV in liquid form is arguably better if you are ok drinking it. But if not, capsule does give you an option.
A review and experience of taking the combo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO3wbjlJr-E
.
.
.
.
I have presumed (hope you don't mind Wendy) and have also included below a post that WendyA added.
.
.
Dr. Greger did a series of 4 short videos back in May that cover the science behind consuming vinegar. On each video you can click on the Sources Cited tab and scroll down where he provides the studies he cited with links so you can read the data for yourself. I list them in the order he presented them.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/apple-ci...ight-loss/ -- CT scans confirm daily vinegar consumption can lead to a significant loss of abdominal fat.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-vine...r-control/ -- The consumption of vinegar with meals was used as a folk remedy for diabetes before drugs came along, but it wasn’t put to the test until recently.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/optimal-vinegar-dose/ -- How much vinegar with a meal does it take to improve satiety and reduce the spike in blood sugar, insulin, and triglycerides?
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/vinegar-...e-effects/ -- Does vinegar work by slowing stomach emptying, acting as a starch blocker, or improving insulin sensitivity? And what might be the downsides?
Wishing you all happy tums :-)
Huggy.
Thanks for posting!
