Response from: Karen    (03/19/06 12:30am)

Oh really? My mother swears by it but the thing is she doesn't take it plain. It's a teaspoon of vinegar, a teaspoon of honey diluted in a glass of water. She says it purges the body of uric acid. True enough, at 74 she doesn't suffer from rheumatism or arthritis.

Response from: Ivy    (03/19/06 1:54am)

I'm glad to hear your mother is doing great, thumbs up for her. The thing I was saying is: there are no scientific evidence. But, maybe in case of your mother a mix of goood genes and healthy lifestyle with a touch of placebo...who knows? I was just trying to warn all you girls out there that the vinegar thing is not to be taken lightly.

Response from: George    (07/13/06 3:48am)

Do you have scientific proof that it's harming your body? My mum have been drinking that for a couple of years and there's nothing bad that comes out of it. The only thing she said it's s good for my body and I was force to drink it.

I must admit I hate the taste of that vinegar but I can't deny that it's not healthy.

Response from: Ivy    (07/13/06 9:36am)

Hi George! I wouldn't be writing something if I hadn't collected enough information. Just follow the last link. If your mother still wants to drink the stuff, please advise her to drink apple cider vinegar pills instead.

Response from: The Seeker    (11/30/07 3:46pm)

Interesting. I've read on many "legitimate" health sites that ACV actually helps prevent gastroenteritis because the viral and bacteria forms are unable to survive in an alkaline environment. ACV w/ baking soda alkalizes the stomach, and therefore reduces inflammation and prevents bugs from prospering.

I agree that there are many questionable "miracle cure" claims, but the alkalinity science makes sense.