Question 1

does apple cider vinegar interact with duiretic?  i'm taking lossartan potassium hydrochlorothyazide & nevivolol. can i take apple cider vinegar?

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Yes: That should not be a problem, it is always better to dilute apple cider in a cup of water to protect your tooth enamel.

Question 2

is apple cider vinegar helpful for peyronie's disease?

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Not likely: Please consult with your doctor to assess if the disorder needs surgical correction.  You may have apple cider as a matter of your taste, but do not expect it to affect the penile lesion.

Question 3

is apple cider vinegar helpful in multiple myeloma?

Accepted Answer

Tx: Multiple Myeloma treatment approaches  may include targeted therapies like vlecade or Kyrolis, Chemotherapy, Corticosteroids,stem cell transplant or biological therapies like (Thalomid, Revlimid (lenalidomide) or Pomaylst). Although some people have stated that apple cider vinegar can alkalize tissues &amp; thereby help tx of multiple myeloma - I am not aware of studies that demonstrate this. Recommend conventional

Question 4

is drinking apple cider vinegar helpful to detoxify your liver? does it lower urine ph levels and creatine? is two days long enough to do this?

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No: There is no data to support this practice. Good luck!

Question 5

is organic apple cider vinegar for acid reflux a good natural treatment?

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Yes, seems to work: 19 year old male asks, Is organic apple cider vinegar for acid reflux a good natural treatment? Many would say yes cos it contains acetic acid, a weaker acid than Hydrochloric acid HCL normally produced by stomach. It tends to buffer or make the stomach less acidic (antacid) but still strong enough for digestion. Said to be best as 2 or 3 teaspoon-fulls in in 8 oz of water before meals.

Question 6

some say to wash vagina with apple cider vinegar to restore natural ph and some say to wash it with baking soda. but one is acidic and other alkaline.

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Wouldn't: I've never recommended any washing of the vagina internally. My professors a long time ago crudely mentioned its a self cleaning oven and needs no internal maintenance. Just feel free to clean the outer regions.

Question 7

whats natural way to get rid of lipoma. i have a lot of them, all over my body. currently i am taking apple cider vinegar, tumeric, and chicweed evday?

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I am not aware: Of any non-surgical methods of lipoma treatment.  Specifically, I have no knowledge of any of the things you mentioned having any beneficial effects against lipomata.  Consult with your doctor about best treatment.

Question 8

would 100mg daily cayenne (as part of an apple cider vinegar supplement) be more beneficial in general or possibly risky for gastric cancer?  i believe capsaicin content in only 100mg would be extremely low (only a few milligrams, if that, if i'm doing th

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More beneficial!: Cayenne has many proven benefits. Capsacain may be mutagenic to stomach cells but also has anti-cancer properties. One study found increased risk of stomach cancer while another found those who ate the most cayenne had least cancer incidence! The benefits outweigh the unproven risk. See http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2065009.html &amp;
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/cayenne

Question 9

is it okay to apple cider vinegar 
as natural remedy for razor bumps?  i use razor to shave my head

Accepted Answer

RAZOR BUMP REMEDY: THERE IS NO NATURAL REMEDY FOR RAZOR BUMPS.
IF IT IS BOTHERING YOU, PLEASE SEE A DERMATOLOGIST.

Question 10

is it necessary to get chemotherapy done?can we just cure the patient by giving natural remedies like soursop,turmeric,apple cider vinegar,wheatgrass

Accepted Answer

Do Both: Yes.  Absolutely. If the physicians, expert in treating the cancer you are referring to are recommending Chemotherapy you would be extremely unwise not to follow their advice.  There is no reason you cannot also include the natural home remedies you want to add to this treatment.  As a physician who likes to include natural medicine in my practice I always ask my patients to do both to save a life

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Is drinking apple cider vinegar helpful to detoxify your liver? does it lower urine ph levels and creatine? is two days long enough to do this?

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Is organic apple cider vinegar for acid reflux a good natural treatment?

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Some say to wash vagina with apple cider vinegar to restore natural ph and some say to wash it with baking soda. but one is acidic and other alkaline.

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Whats natural way to get rid of lipoma. i have a lot of them, all over my body. currently i am taking apple cider vinegar, tumeric, and chicweed evday?

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Would 100mg daily cayenne (as part of an apple cider vinegar supplement) be more beneficial in general or possibly risky for gastric cancer? i believe capsaicin content in only 100mg would be extremely low (only a few milligrams, if that, if i'm doing th

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Is it okay to apple cider vinegar as natural remedy for razor bumps? i use razor to shave my head

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Is it necessary to get chemotherapy done?can we just cure the patient by giving natural remedies like soursop,turmeric,apple cider vinegar,wheatgrass

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