Question 1

can malt vinegar be used to treat/help jock itch?

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Yes: Soak at night feet in 1/3 -vinegar/water for 15 minutes.

Question 2

can malt vinegar or other vinegars be used to treat/help jock itch?

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Possibly: Some people have described improvement of jock itch with white vinegar.  Of course it is not something that will ever be approved by the fda but it may actually work for some people.

Question 3

can vinegar have any benefit to the body?

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Apple cider does: Organic apple cider vinegar is believed to  have many benefits. Especially as a digestive aid. When you take a teaspoon in some water before a meal, it is supposed to help you digest your food. It is also an excellent vaginal douche for balancing flora when you tend to have yeast infections. 1 tablespoon in a quart of warm water.

Question 4

what is the health benefit of vinegar and pickled foods?

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Multiple: Vinegar-good for people with diabetes-slows down absorption of carbs, lowers bad cholesterol, good for arthritis, balances the body ph, anti-inflammatory -all these when taken in salads, ... Externally (50/50 dilution with water)-for toninghair and skin.Pickled foods are very good for healthy digestive tract-provide healthy flora, trigger the secretion of digestive juices, provide minerals, 
plenty vitami.

Question 5

what is the benefit of plum vinegar?

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Not for health: Various kinds of vinegar are promoted as being good for everything. This alone should tell you that these promotions are sucker stuff. If you like plum vinegar, for example on your salad, that's fine. If it made you healthier, there would be barrels in the NIH cafeteria for the best-informed medical scientists in the world. Maintain your health through sensible diet, fitness &amp; meds if needed.

Question 6

what are the benefits of drinkingapple cider vinegar?

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Many benefits: Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular folk remedies, in fact entire books have been written about it. It's many uses include treating heartburn, many infections (like sinus, ear & yeast infections), acne & other skin conditions.It may help treat diabetes, hypertension & high cholesterol.Research is limited but does support many uses.It is safe and inexpensive.See comments for more info:.

Question 7

is it healthy to drink vinegar. what are the risks/benefits?

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Dentally Not Healthy: Vinegar is Acetic Acid and very potent in dissolving the enamel surface of teeth. Be sure to brush afterwards, preferably with a bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) containing toothpaste. If brushing is not available, then definitely rinse out your mouth with water.

Question 8

is there any real or actual benefit to drinking apple cidar vinegar? i've read on many sites, including webmd, of its many benefits. is it just hype?

Accepted Answer

Many benefits: Apple cider vinegar is a very popular folk remedy, in fact entire books have been written about it. It's many uses include treating heartburn, many infections (like sinus, ear and yeast infections), acne and other skin conditions. It may help treat diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Research is limited but does support many uses. It's safe and inexpensive. See http://tinyurl.com/joe2kht

Question 9

what health benefits are associated with drinking vinegar in water?

Accepted Answer

Probably none: Another old wives/folk tale that it can help cure everything, prevent cancer, promote a longer or healthier life. About only thing proven is that an ounce of apple cider t night can very slightly reduce blood sugar levels by a few %, possible useful for some biabetics. Only documented scientific study to show  it helps anything. Active ingredient is Acetic Acid which helps nothing else.

Question 10

does pickling herring in vinegar reduce the health benefits of  fish.?

Accepted Answer

No: Smoking and pickling  is considered to not compromize the helth benefits of fish.

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