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December 2007
WebMD Features An Article on the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
According to an article on WebMD, apple cider vinegar has been singled out as an especially helpful health tonic. It is noted that while many of the folk medicine uses of vinegar are unproven (or were disproved), a few do have a medical research backing them up, including diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, blood pressure and heart health and cancer.
It is noted that while the results of these health studies are promising, they are preliminary, with several being conducted only on animals or on cells in a lab. The human studies have been small. WebMD notes, "Before we truly know whether vinegar has any health benefits, much larger studies are needed." Additionally, it is suggested that people check with their doctor before trying apple cider for any health conditions. It is noted, "It's always worth getting an expert's advise. Your doctor can also make sure that the apple cider vinegar won't affect other health conditions or the effectiveness of the medicines you take."
The article is quite lengthy and can be viewed in its entirety by using this link.
Using Vinegar to Teach
An article on the December 26, 2007 WLBZ2.com (Bangor, Maine) featured a story about Maine's Discovery Museum Vacation Camp, where students were having fun while learning about physics. According to the article and related newscast, children combined vinegar and an Alka-Seltzer tablet to a film capsule. The reaction caused the film to shoot towards the ceiling. To view the story, including video, use this link.
Clean Granite Countertops with Vinegar
In the Home and Garden section of the December 20, 2007 issue of The New York Times, the best ways to clean granite countertops are discussed, including the use of vinegar. According to the article, Beth Haley a Nashville, Tennessee, interior designer, suggests making a homemade solution of equal parts water and distilled white vinegar to clean granite countertops, noting it is "simple and effective." To read the entire article, click here.
Health Benefits of Black-Colored Foods
KARK 4 News in Arkansas ran a news story on December 20, 2007, touting the health benefits of black colored foods. According to the story, black colored foods have anti-inflammatory properties that can protect against heart disease and cancer. Black vinegar is mentioned in the story. To learn more, use this link.
Martha Stewart Suggests Laundry Detergent and Vinegar Combination to Remove Stains
An article by Martha Stewart published in The Seattle Times, December 8, 2007, suggests a combination of liquid laundry detergent and white vinegar to loosen stains on sports uniforms. According to the article, Jerry Pozniak, owner of Cameo Cleaners in New York City, "suggests mixing a solution of 50 percent liquid determent and 50 percent vinegar in a squirt bottle that can be kept at the ready in the laundry room." It is also suggested to treat the stain as soon as possible, allowing the cleaning solution to sit on the fabric for 20 to 30 minutes prior to washing. To view the entire article, use this link.
Benefit of Vinegar Consumption in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Research was published in the November 2007 issue of Diabetes Care that demonstrated that vinegar ingestion at bedtime moderates waking glucose concentrations. The investigators at Arizona State University (ASU) found that the vinegar treatment was especially effective for the six subjects who had a typical fasting glucose greater than 7.2 mmol/L. Fasting glucose in these participants was reduced by 6 percent compared with a reduction of 0.7 percent in those with a typical fasting glucose less than 7.2 mmol/L. According to an article about the study, the researchers concluded, "Vinegar is widely available, it is affordable, and it is appealing as a remedy, but much more work is required to determine whether vinegar is a useful adjunct therapy for individuals with diabetes." To read the entire article, use this link.
To review the press release issued by ASU on December 18, 2007 on the study, click here.
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