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Vinegar, a Natural Remedy
Acne
Cider vinegar is a natural astringent and has a pH level very similar to the skin’s . Cider vinegar is an excellent remedy for oily and problem skin . It helps clear up teenage acne and occasional breakouts, prevents blackheads, closes pores, and slows the signs of aging thanks to its antioxidant properties . (See Vinegar, a Natural Beauty Product .)
Arthritis
Easing arthritis pain requires balancing the body’s acid-base ratio by choosing alkaline foods over acidic ones and introducing minerals into the diet . Cider vinegar can play an important role in minimizing arthritis pain by promoting the softening and elimination of crystals formed in body tissues (chondrocalcinosis) . It can also help slow arthritis progression . To help soothe a particularly painful region, apply hot salt water to the affected area and then rub with cider vinegar . Cider vinegar is also used externally for muscle pain and stiffness, inflammation, and sprains by again applying hot salt water to the affected area and rubbing with cider vinegar .
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