Question 1

is vinegar harmful to body?

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No: Don't drink a huge amount as it may upset your stomach. 'apple cider vinegar' is one of the 'pop' remedies with some interesting possibilities. Best wishes.

Question 2

is vinegar unhealthy in any way?

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Too much vinegar: Without rinsing can erode tooth enamel.

Question 3

can vinegar be used to clean wounds?

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Bad Idea: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, vinegar, bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover wound with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infecte.

Question 4

does vinegar help with cleaning wounds?

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Yes: Many people will clean their wounds with a diluted mixture of white vinegar and water. The vinegar will change the ph of the wound which makes it antibacterial to some degree. Antibacterial soap(like dial) works just as well.

Question 5

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 6

why are strawberries and balsamic vinegar good?

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Antioxidants: Strawberries contain antioxidants and studies suggest they can lower low-density lipoprotein levels and help to prevent atherosclerosis. Balsamic vinegar contains polyphenol (antioxidants) and can assist with digestion by increasing the function of pepsin.

Question 7

is it wrong to use vinegar as child punishment?

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Yes: Vinegar is a strong acid and can damage teeth if not diluted with other foods when cooking. If used as a punishment, it is a very negative consequence that is not a natural consequence. (natural consequence would be being cold when a child refused to wear or carry a coat in the cold.) most behavior experts support positive parenting. Talk with your pediatrician. Consider a psychologist if needed.

Question 8

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 9

why do i keep smelling vinegar  when there is not any around?

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Olfactory: Olfactory hallucinations are not common. I can't really say it is hallucination as i don't know your setting and your triggers. But since some of the problems associated with olfactory hallucination can be bad, it is best for you to see your doctor, or be referred to neuro  or ENT and if necessary do tests or imaging procedures to make sure.

Question 10

my husband accidentally drank 6 ounces of white vinegar. what should he do.?

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: Go to the ER

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