Question 1

is it safe to take an apple cider vinegar bath?

Accepted Answer

Apple cider ...: I have not heard of this but I am sure it is safe!

Question 2

i used monistat 1 last night sometime between 10-11, & woke up this morning in more pain & more irritated & swollen. i want to take an apple cider vinegar bath to relieve some of this irritation, is it ok to bath that soon after using the medication?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist.: Colloidal Oatmeal baths might be very helpful, but should be eval and txed by dermatologist. Suspect that rash is in groin or genitals and if so, it would be a good idea to visit your doc.

Question 3

if i take a bath in apple cider vinegar (diluted) after he ejaculates in me does this cut the chances of bv?

Accepted Answer

No: Bv is naturally in your vagina, along with "yeast."  when one or the other gets off balance, the other will 'over grow'.  People think of BV and yeast as infections, but they are really just overgrowth of something normal.  The fishy smell after intercourse (sex) is as much the semen as it is you.    Use condoms to help with that and for safer sex!  if you need treatment for bv, see a doctor 1st.

Question 4

had yeast infection, used apple cider vinegar baths, symptoms cleared up. 2 day later having a thick white discharge with mild odor. what could it be

Accepted Answer

Continued infection: Apple cider baths have no benefit for yeast infections.

Question 5

will folic acid and apple cider vinegar baths get rid of my bv? the tampon in yogurt method did not work.

Accepted Answer

Possibly, but also..: There are many home remedies reported to help bv, though little research to tell what works best.Popular remedies include douching with diluted hydrogen peroxide, boric acid suppositories, using acidophilus vaginally & taking Folic Acid &b complex orally. At this website- www.Earthclinic.Com/cures/bacterial_vaginosis.Html many people who have had BV discuss their success & failures with treatment.

Question 6

how should you treat a boil naturally that has become infected? i have been taking epsom salt baths and put apple cider vinegar. will silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) work

Accepted Answer

Boils: The best way to treat a boil is to naturally cut it open and get the infected gunk out. You can do that best by going to a dermatologist for incision and drainage.

Question 7

psoriasis on elbows/knees
recently used apple cider vinegar (orally) & olive oil/acv baths
now many bright red spots on thighs and lower leg
help!

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis: Stay away from any harsh things on the skin. Topical Hydrocortisone may help as well as some sun exposure. Many times psoriasis will require prescription medications if you have already been diagnosed with it by your doctor.

Question 8

ive heard that using an apple cider vinegar soak is good to help cure yeast infection. soaking a cloth and laying over vaginal walls, is this true?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it: This won't do any good at all and could be irritating and make yeast symptoms worse. Vaginal yeast infections need medical treatment. There are excellent over-the-counter drugs, including single dose oral fluconazole (Diflucan), or any of several vaginal creams -- look for active ingredient ending in "azole". If any doubt about the diagnosis, or if OTC treatment doesn't work, see a doctor.

Question 9

is consuming apple cider vinegar dangerous in any way?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Why would you drink it unless you just like the taste, it's of no clinical benefit for any known medical problem. In excess, it could also cause you some discomfort. Why would you want to drink it? Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 10

will heinz apple cider vinegar work like braggs apple cider vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Not entirely but...: Bragg's is raw/unpasteurized whereas I'm fairly sure Heinz is pasteurized. Pasteurization degrades some nutrients and enzymes that are beneficial. Also, Bragg's is organic whereas Heinz is not, and apples are in the EWG "Dirty Dozen" and high in pesticide residues. 
Heinz should have many of the same benefits but, given a choice, I recommend Bragg's.

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Is it safe to take an apple cider vinegar bath?

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I used monistat 1 last night sometime between 10-11, & woke up this morning in more pain & more irritated & swollen. i want to take an apple cider vinegar bath to relieve some of this irritation, is it ok to bath that soon after using the medication?

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If i take a bath in apple cider vinegar (diluted) after he ejaculates in me does this cut the chances of bv?

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Had yeast infection, used apple cider vinegar baths, symptoms cleared up. 2 day later having a thick white discharge with mild odor. what could it be

A member asked:

Will folic acid and apple cider vinegar baths get rid of my bv? the tampon in yogurt method did not work.

A member asked:

How should you treat a boil naturally that has become infected? i have been taking epsom salt baths and put apple cider vinegar. will silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) work

A member asked:

Psoriasis on elbows/knees recently used apple cider vinegar (orally) & olive oil/acv baths now many bright red spots on thighs and lower leg help!

A member asked:

Ive heard that using an apple cider vinegar soak is good to help cure yeast infection. soaking a cloth and laying over vaginal walls, is this true?

A member asked:

Is consuming apple cider vinegar dangerous in any way?

A member asked:

Will heinz apple cider vinegar work like braggs apple cider vinegar?

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