The Holy Grail... Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

In the last post I mentioned that Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is the best option for curing PCOS.

However it just does not cure PCOS, it has many benefits.

After feeling the benefits of this drink, I made it mission to find most of its benefits and much to my surprise they are so many.

Before I list down the benefits lets talk about few things:

Which ACV should be bought?

Always buy Raw, Unfiltered & Unpasteurised ACV with the mother in it. With mother it means the little muddy thing that settles in the bottom of the bottle. It looks kind of yellow in colour. Dont buy the transparent ones that we get in food store, they wont help you. 

In India I couldn't find any store that sells ACV, hence I always buy it online. There are many online sellers which sell them, choose the one you want. I prefer Bragg ACV, which is considered best. 

How to consume ACV?

Shake well before use

ACV as name suggests is vinegar and has around 5% acidity level. Plus the pungent odour that it has makes it difficult to drink. (People who are alcohol consumers find this relatively easier)

For the consumption, drink it with water, take 1 tbsp of ACV, dilute it in water and drink. It is not recommended to drink it without water, it will burn like hell.

It is also not advised to add any contents that are acidic in nature like soft drinks, lemon etc. Given that ACV is already acidic, it makes it rather more difficult.

Also, it is strongly recommended to drink it with straw because constant use of ACV can slowly dissolve enamel in your teeth. Hence I swallow it directly

For odour, you get used to the smell in sometime, once you start drinking it eventually you start liking it. (For starter, you can pinch your nose for few seconds ;))

When to drink ACV?

Preferred time is in the morning and 30 minutes before meals. ACV aids digestion hence it is well suited time.

To begin with you should start with once per day and after your body is used to it, you can drink it multiple times. I have been drinking it twice daily and it helped me.

Now lets move on the benefits of ACV... below I have mentioned 40 different benefits of ACV. And I am pretty sure there will be many more.

1. Helps cure PCOS
2. Helps balance your hormones
3. Helps improve Immunity
4. Helps improve blood circulation
5. Aids weight loss (you need to workout to along with ACV to leverage this benefit sooner)
6. Help reduce water retention
7. Helps tone hips and thighs
8. Controls blood sugar
9. Controls cholesterol
10. Controls high blood pressure
11. Cures dandruff (massage some apply diluted ACV on your scalp, wash away after 20-30mins)
12. Nourishes hair and adds glow
13. Reduced pigmentation (apply diluted ACV on your face and leave overnight; Avoid sunlight when ACV is applied)
14. Helps skin radiate
15. Helps reduce white heads
16. Help reduce sun burn
17. Helps strengthen nails
18. Helps reduce excessive sweating
19. Helps with muscle cramps (regular drinking or massage)
20. Helps reduces skin tags (apply diluted ACV on skin tags, leave overnight)
21. Helps reduce migraine
22. Helps reduce body odour
23. Helps neck pains (soak towel in diluted ACV and apply on affected area)
24. Helps joint pains (Drinking or massaging)
25. Has long term impact on insomnia
26. Helps cough & cold
27. Improves metabolism hence aids digestion
28. Helps in UTI (Urinary track infection)
29. Helps cure acidity
30. Helps in constipation
31. Helps cure Tinea Versicolor (fungal infection on skin)
32. Helps reduce bug bites (don't leave on infected area for prolonged period)
33. Helps treat hoarse voice
34. Helps increase sperm count 
35. Helps reduce dizziness & nausea
36. Helps improve haemoglobin levels
37. Helps control heavy menstrual bleeding
38. Helps reduce PMS symptoms
39. Helps cure breast pain
40. Helps cure stomach flu

And counting...

After looking at the above list you would agree it is a holy grail. And when you now know what magical solution it is, then why don't give it a try. 

Just 1 tbsp for at least 6 months and you are sorted. All the best

Till then,

Take care.

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PCOS aka Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

PCOS or PCOD is very common these days. Many girls/women struggle with this issue and unfortunately most don't even realise what is it.  

Most common symptoms of PCOS are 

1. Inconsistent or no periods

2. Unable to fall pregnant

3. Weird pains in abdominal or pelvis area

4. Weight gains (usually unexplained)

5.  Facial hair, acne etc

If you are suffering from most of the above symptoms then most likely you have PCOS. And much to your distress there is no known cure for PCOS in medical history. However there are ways through which you can not just control it but also in time get rid of it... Just like most women i too am a victim of this issue and after so much research i am improving and now have decided to share it with the world. 

In this section of my blog we are going to talk and discuss how to defeat the monster called PCOS... but before we get into the solution lets talk about what causes it. 

It is very important to note that PCOS is not a disease that is caused by any virus or some infection, instead it is a situation that develops in your body due to stress and/or unhealthy lifestyle. One might argue that it has nothing to with lifestyle but i beg to differ because statistically PCOS was rare when we led much better life. 

PCOS happens when the hormones in your body gets imbalanced. The 2 hormones in question are called LH and FSH. You ideally don't need so much detail but its good to know when your doctor asks you to get a blood test and  you don't know how to read them (well its valid for people like me who are so curious that they cant even wait for doctor to take a look)

So to explain how to interpret the results. Usually LH should be less than FSH (even if they are in normal range). If your LH is greater than FSH it means you have PCOS condition. When i tested myself 1st time it was double which means severe PCOS, but after 6 months of my own herbal treatment (western medicines didn't help me ) my LH was only 1.5 times (and going downwards), my doctor was surprised too...  

Now lets talk why your hormones are imbalanced? Well you didn't do anything intentionally so what went wrong. The answer my dear is simple - Stress. 

Stress can reveal itself in many ways like sleep deprivation, lack of hunger or excessive hunger, temperament, restlessness etc. any and all of these not just have visible effect on you but all these also silently affect your fertility and reproduction cycle. 

Even if you had bad childhood with nightmarish experience or very strict parents or guardians you can have this issue, so if you want to know why, keep quiet and think back and evaluate all reasons and find the source. Once you know the source you can take it forward towards curing it...

If you are the girl suffering or partner or friend of the girl suffering, let me assure you one thing... If you are very very lucky it can go away by its own, but unfortunately if you are like most of us then now is the time to focus on it....

Let me know your views and feedback by commenting in this post. We will discuss the solutions in my next post. 

Till then

Take care

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