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The name vinegar comes from a French word meaning “sour
wine.” It is produced by the action of yeast and bacteria on
grains or fruit juices. Vinegars take their name from the
material used to make the vinegar, i.e., apple cider vinegar
comes from apples, wine vinegar comes from grapes.
Apple cider vinegar is made by crushing apples and
squeezing out the liquid. Sugar and yeast are added to the
liquid to start the fermentation process, which turns the
sugars into alcohol. In a second fermentation process, the
alcohol is converted by acetic acid-forming bacteria into
vinegar. Acetic acid gives vinegar its sour taste.
“Mother of vinegar” is a term used to refer to the mass of
scum that forms on top of cider when alcohol turns into
vinegar, or to the cloudy substance that sometimes develops
in stored vinegar. It is actually bacteria and yeast cells
that have died.
Apple cider vinegar is an old folk remedy claimed to be
beneficial in treating a long list of ailments. Proponents
say that it can cure arthritis, guard against osteoporosis,
lower blood pressure and cholesterol, prevent cancer,
destroy infection, assist in digestion and weight control,
maintain memory, and protect the mind from aging.
Vinegar is said to have been used for medical ailments for
at least 10,000 years. The Babylonians first converted wine
into vinegar in 5000 BCE using date palms, grapes, and figs,
and believed vinegar had exceptional healing properties.
Hippocrates is said to have used vinegar as an antibiotic.
Samurai warriors supposedly used a vinegar tonic for
strength and power. During the U.S. Civil War, soldiers used
vinegar to prevent gastric upset and as a treatment for
various ailments including pneumonia and scurvy. It was used
to treat wounds during World War I.
If you are looking to lose a few pounds or detoxify this
fall, you can also use Apple Cider Vinegar to give you a
little “kick” on the right direction by consuming 1-2tbsp in
a bit of warm water before your breakfast.  Of course, for a
proper detoxification/weight loss protocol, follow
Dr.Natrajan’s nutritional cleansing program schedule.