Question 1

can i use apple cider vinegar on my herpes sores?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: Location and type of sore needs to be clarified to help provide an adequate answer to your question.
If you're talking about cold sore around your mouth, then yes.

Question 2

i have bumps that resemble ingrown hairs(the hairs visible), my lower labia. was told vinegar turns genital herpes white. mine turned white. herpes?

Accepted Answer

No,...: Please don't do that anymore. Leave them alone if not bothering but not looking well in your eyes and mind. Likely they are just some hyperactive hair follicles-related sebaceous glands. To verify such, see gyn-doc or urologist timely.

Question 3

is vinegar unhealthy in any way?

Accepted Answer

Too much vinegar: Without rinsing can erode tooth enamel.

Question 4

is vinegar hypoallergenic?

Accepted Answer

No: It can be very irritating to skin with application and the odor causes much nasal and respiratory symptoms.

Question 5

can you die from drinking vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Drinking vinegar: Too much or too little of anything can kill you.   That being said  -  unlikely you could die from drinking vinegar as the taste and acidic nature would likely cause vomiting.    Some people feel that small quantities of apple cider vinegar has helpful effects  but I doubt you could drink enough before you vomited     and why would you drink vinegar??

Question 6

vinegar can be used to abort baby?

Accepted Answer

No: I'm sorry you have an unwanted pregnancy. Please think about all your options, including bringing the child to term for adoption by a family that would love and cherish him/her. If you do decide to end the pregnancy, please get with a physician in a place where this is lawful and reasonably safe.

Question 7

is asian black rice vinegar healthy?

Accepted Answer

There are no: scientific randomized controlled study data to support the claims made by many herbal medicine pundits, let alone 2000 years of Chinese medicine wisdom.  However, there are supposed to be benefits to black rice and its fermented derivative vinegar, including cardiovascular "cleansing" effects, antioxidant effects, and immune boosting vitamins.

Question 8

can i clear up my skin with vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes vinegar is wonderful for poison ivy , sunburn and dandruff.

Question 9

do balsamic vinegar help bring on labor?

Accepted Answer

No. Old wives' tale.: There is no known food that is proven by good studies to induce labor. See http://www.livestrong.com/article/131285-foods-can-induce-labor/

Interestingly vinegar may help with weight loss and possibly lowering blood sugars.  See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1785201/

Question 10

how does white vinegar help folliculitis?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar: A change in pH will cause the microbiome to change.   Just like changing homes will change the visitors.
Vinegar will decrease the pH.

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I have bumps that resemble ingrown hairs(the hairs visible), my lower labia. was told vinegar turns genital herpes white. mine turned white. herpes?

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Is vinegar unhealthy in any way?

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Is vinegar hypoallergenic?

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Can you die from drinking vinegar?

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Vinegar can be used to abort baby?

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Is asian black rice vinegar healthy?

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