Question 1

is raw apple cider vinegar good to fight toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Not bad.: The vinegar is an acid, which most opportunistic fungus and bacteria don't like to live in!  the issue is that it often can't penetrate the nail enough to get to all of the fungus.  There are oral medicines and a couple topical solutions that are fda approved for this condition.  See a podiatrist for all the options that may be best for you.

Question 2

will lavender or rosemary oil help treat nail fungus? have already tried apple cider vinegar, listerine, coconut and tea tree oil

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Lavender and rosemary oil are no better than the other remedies you have mentioned.

Question 3

does apple cider vinegar really work on getting rid of foot fungus?

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Not well: You are much better getting an over the counter cream such as lotrimin or lamisil (terbinafine).

Question 4

medically, does drinking apple cider vinegar have any benefits?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Apple cider vinegar or any other vinegar isn't needed for good health, nor for life in general. Apple cider vinegar is not an FDA approved medication, so its effects and side effects are mostly uncertain (due to a lack of clear research). As with everything else in life, too much can become a bad thing. That means a little bit of any vinegar a day might be fine, but taking a lot can hurt the body.

Question 5

is drinking apple cider vinegar good for strengthening your immune system?

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No: That's silly stuff. The fact that it's promoted for everything should tell you that this is intended to mislead good, simple people. The one evidence-based, consistent finding in strengthening immune responses (tested by responses to antigen challenges) is heavy-duty aerobic exercise. If you're interested in this stuff, get with an evidence-based holistic practitioner in your community.

Question 6

why did drinking apple cider vinegar hurt my stomach and a banana de the pain stop?

Accepted Answer

Look into it: Apple cider can be very acidic and irritating to a sensitive stomach. Generally it should be tolerated but if you have an ulcer or other inflammatory process of the upper GI tract, the cider could be causing the lesion to be symptomatic. Discuss this with your internist.

Question 7

will drinking apple cider vinegar interfere with birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Cider Vinegar: No.  There should be no issues with apple cider vinegar and any contraceptive method.

Question 8

i developed a yeast infection 2 weeks ago. used travacort but it would come back. i stopped using it and switched to canalba 2 days ago. i now keep getting watery discharge. drinking apple cider vinegar diluted in water. is this discharge normal?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: The active ingredients in Travocort and Canalba are similar; if one didn't help, the other will not. Vaginal yeast usually causes itching and irritaiton, little if any discharge. Whether or not it was yeast initially, something else probably is the cause now. (STD?) If the discharge is new and different to you, it's not normal; see a doctor. Water with vinegar won't treat any vaginal infection.

Question 9

ive been drinking apple cider vinegar once a week because its helped with my digestion. i dilute with water and use a straw. i hear its bad for ur teeth. im very cavity prone. how can i prevent it from damaging my teeth?

Accepted Answer

: You are correct to be concerned, apple cider is highly acidic and even drinking through a straw can still predispose you to an acidic episode. First of all rinse with plain water after drinking. You might find this link useful: https://drneilmcleod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Acid-Erosion.pdf

Question 10

can drinking apple cider vinegar cause damage in eyes , i drink one quarter cup of that each day , then i noticed all arround the eye area , its circled very dark red , ,then im tearing up a lot ? would that dry my eyes ? i have thyroid eye desease?

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: I doubt it but you can prove otherwise by stopping this supplement.

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Drinking apple cider vinegar for toenail fungus

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Is raw apple cider vinegar good to fight toenail fungus?

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Will lavender or rosemary oil help treat nail fungus? have already tried apple cider vinegar, listerine, coconut and tea tree oil

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Does apple cider vinegar really work on getting rid of foot fungus?

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Medically, does drinking apple cider vinegar have any benefits?

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Is drinking apple cider vinegar good for strengthening your immune system?

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Why did drinking apple cider vinegar hurt my stomach and a banana de the pain stop?

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Will drinking apple cider vinegar interfere with birth control pills?

A member asked:

I developed a yeast infection 2 weeks ago. used travacort but it would come back. i stopped using it and switched to canalba 2 days ago. i now keep getting watery discharge. drinking apple cider vinegar diluted in water. is this discharge normal?

A member asked:

Ive been drinking apple cider vinegar once a week because its helped with my digestion. i dilute with water and use a straw. i hear its bad for ur teeth. im very cavity prone. how can i prevent it from damaging my teeth?

A member asked:

Can drinking apple cider vinegar cause damage in eyes , i drink one quarter cup of that each day , then i noticed all arround the eye area , its circled very dark red , ,then im tearing up a lot ? would that dry my eyes ? i have thyroid eye desease?

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