The Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature's Most Remarkable Remedy

Cal Orey

Kensington Books, 2000 - Health & Fitness - 263 pages

Vinegar has been used since ancient times as a zesty seasoning and a healthy tonic to relieve fatigue, help digestion and aid in weight loss. Today, vinegar is being rediscovered for its potential to help prevent and treat a wide range of conditions. In "The Healing Powers of Vinegar", health journalist Cal Orey tells the remarkable story of vinegar, a time-honored folk remedy and modern health wonder. Written in a lively and easy-to-read style, this book traces the origins of vinegar lore to ancient Greece and Egypt, and then follows its history to the present day. Quoting from leading alternative health practitioners as well as medical researchers, Orey describes the latest research about vinegar's cutting-edge nutrients, including:
-- A new class of antioxidants found in red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar that slows down blood clotting and inhibits cancer-forming carcinogens
-- A powerful class of nutrients found in red wine vinegar that helps fight allergies and viruses as well as reduce cholesterol levels
-- Amino acids -- for memory loss and anti-aging
-- Enzymes -- for digestive disorders and poor metabolism
-- Minerals -- to prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis, prevent strokes, treat anemia and fatigue, as well as lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol
-- Ingredients that suppress appetite and aid weight loss

Includes true stories of vinegar's curative powers, household uses, and beauty preparations and over 100 recipes that team up vinegar with other nutritious foods for a healthier, longer life.

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Healing Powers of Vinegar

User Review  - adp114 - Overstock.com

This book contains so much information that I just kept reading and reading. I always thought just apple cider vinegar was good for you but I found out that all vinegars are good for what ails you. I ...

Great Book

User Review  - kentalady - Overstock.com

Some of the remedies I remember my grandmother using.They worked then and still working now. Best book I purchase in a long time. I tried the vinegar in my dogs drinking water and it works. Great Book!!!!!!!!!!!

Contents

• The Power of Vinegar: 3
• A Genesis of Sour Wine: 11
• Apple Cider Vinegar: 17
• A Historical Testimony: 19
• Where Are the Secret Ingredients?: 26
• Why Is Apple Cider Vinegar So Healthy?: 41
• Red Wine Vinegar: 55
• The Red Wine Vinegar Chronicle: 57
• The Old and New Healthful Ingredients: 61
• Tapping Into the French Paradox: 68
• Is Red Wine Vinegar Good for You?: 74
• Other Natural Vinegars: 85
• Healthy Rice Vinegar: 87
• The Balsamic Vinegar Boom: 92
• Healing Herbal Vinegars: 99
• Future Vinegar: 107
• Combining Vinegars and Garlic Onions and Olive Oil: 109
• Vinegarmania Hope or Hype?: 121
• Vinegar Remedies: 133
• Therapeutic Uses: 135
• Vinegar Is Not for Everyone Some Sour Views: 150
• Vinegar Recipes: 153
• Vinegar Resources: 245
• Notes: 256

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature's Most Remarkable Remedy; Ign Green S
• Author: Cal Orey
• Edition: illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Kensington Books, 2000
• ISBN: 157566609X, 9781575666099
• Length: 263 pages
• Subjects: Health & Fitness / Alternative Therapies; Health & Fitness / First Aid; Health & Fitness / Healing; Health & Fitness / Herbal Medications