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The Healing Powers of Vinegar, Revised and Updated | 
enlarge | Author: Cal Orey Publisher: Kensington Category: Book
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Rating: 25 reviews Sales Rank: 31291
Media: Paperback Edition: 2nd Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 332 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8 Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0758215290 Dewey Decimal Number: 615.5 EAN: 9780758215291 ASIN: 0758215290
Publication Date: September 1, 2006 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Book Description In THE HEALING POWERS OF VINEGAR, health journalist Cal Orey describes the amazing powers of vinegar to prevent and treat a wide range of health problems, to clean and purify the home, and to add zest and nutritional value to food. This fascinating book traces the origins of vinegar to ancient Greece and Egypt and follows its history to the present day. Orey quotes from leading alternative health practitioners as well as medical researchers. She goes into great detail about the healthful ingredients found in two of the most important vinegars: apple cider vinegar and red wine vinegar, explaining the benefits of their vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. She also describes the latest research about cutting-edge nutrients found in these two vinegars, including a new class of antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer and protect against heart disease. Orey also includes beauty tips and household hints as well as over100 recipes that team-up vinegar with other nutritious foods for a healthier and longer life. The most complete and up-to-date book yet on how vinegar can help one to: Boost the immune system Detoxify the body Lower blood pressure Reduce the risk of heart disease Reduce the risk of cancer Slow the aging process Improve memory Lose and control weight The latest research on vinegar's disease-fighting ingredients, including: Polyphenolsa new class of antioxidants found in red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar that slows down blood clotting and inhibits cancer-forming carcinogens. Flavonoids a powerful class of nutrients found in red wine vinegar that helps fight allergies and viruses as well as reduce cholesterol levels. Resveratrola flavonoid in red wine vinegar that lowers cholesterol Beta carotenea potent antioxidant found in apple cider vinegar Amino acidsfor memory loss and anti-aging Enzymesfor digestive disorders and poor metabolism Mineralsto prevent bone diseases such as osteoporosis, prevent strokes, treat anemia and fatigue, as well as lower high blood pressure and high cholesterol Home vinegar remedies for a variety of ailments, including: Acne Arthritis pain chronic fatigue chronic headaches morning sickness osteoporosis stomach disorders toothache urinary problems varicose veins This newly revised and updated edition includes more scientific evidence about the healthful uses for apple cider vinegar, herbal and fruit vinegars, as well as: More historical and present-day success stories about all vinegars and health. More health benefits of balsamic, herbal, and fruit vinegars. More data about how the Mediterranean health-oriented diet has beat the low-carb craze which eliminates vegetables, pasta, bread, and fruit-vinegar's team good-for-you partners. More information on weight loss benefits of America's favorite apple cider vinegar. More household uses and natural detoxification benefits throughout the house: kitchen, bathroom, laundry and clothing. More amazing home remedies. Natural cures that work, from ways to fight allergies, foot fungus, ear problems, a natural mouth rinse, to nausea, and much more. More new information: The Vinegar Institute (charts and statistics); and 21st century facts and vinegar studies linked to important diseases (i.e., heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc.). This new edition shows the reader more healing powers of apple cider vinegar, as well as balsamic, rice, herbal and fruit vinegars. It provides more weight loss benefits of apple cider vinegar-and all vinegars. It includes the latest information about the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, which includes vinegar, oil, garlic, and foods that go well with vinegar. Plus, it includes longevity foods teamed with vinegar, which includes anti-aging ingredients, too. Last but not least, are dozens of new healthful home vinegar remedies.
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Awful! August 23, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a joke of a book! This guy isn't even all that sure about what he writes... it is full of "some people say..." and "supporters believe..." Lots of quotes from other writers, not much in the way of supporting evidence. I actually do like the vinegar tonic now and then but this book was not helpful in either explaining its usefulness nor in giving me confidence that I am doing the right thing! How the RealAge.com people ever recommended it is beyond me! I usually respect their opinions, but believe me, this book is not worth the paper it is printed on.
Pot 'o Gold February 15, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The healing powers of vinegar is humorous, inviting and informational. Cal Orey weaves personal anecdotes and perspectives through a body of endless research, interviews, recipes and remedies so that the book just flows. Suprisingly, the subject matter is practical and light enough to be engaging, while the writer's style involves the reader to keep him riveted. Who ever thought that a book about vinegar could be this entertaining? (Not to mention educational!) Culturally, the current focus on everything 'Green,' make relevant and timely the numerous discussions on the detoxing powers of vinegar. Everyone wants things fresh and nice, yet few realize the harm they may cause themselves with household cleaning products and their runoff. Orey matches much of this conversation with the personal experience of trying to keep a house clean, rid pets of fleas, and as a waitress, to keep an eating establishment free of germs. She writes about the myriad of ways she manages to do this without exposing everyone to harsh chemicals that can cause health problems. Once again, this shared intimacy with the reader about the many aspects of the topic keeps the delivery from being dry. The healing powers of vinegar has been revised and updated to include many more household cures and healthful cooking ideas. The recipe resource alone makes this book a must for anyone trying to improve their cooking. Here are some of the claims bolstered by testimonials and expert opinion gathered together by Orey. Many people are trying to boost their fiber--Vinegar does this. Others are trying to lose weight--vinegar can be applied here as well. Still others claim to have lived many years of good health and have enjoyed the glow of vitality throughout. If you have pets, you can better care for them than you ever thought possible. The book goes on to claim and explain that vinegar's applications also include hair, skin, wound care and keeping a kitchen disposal clean and fresh smelling. Almost all of us have one of those, right? Well, each of us should have a copy of this book as well.
Allison Strong, Freelance Health writer.
Excellent book January 17, 2008 5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Having read articles and hearing about the benefits of vinegar, I was anxious to read this book. Not only does Cal Orey present the benefits and healing power of vinegar, she combines it with the history and definition of vinegar. Her collection of stories and different kinds of vinegars, along with the many treatments, like the prevention of food poisoning, as well as how to make your own flavored vinegar and delicious recipes. Cal treats us to the surprising benefits of a staple almost everyone has on their shelf. I've heard of wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar and cider vinegar but I never knew about rice vinegar, herbal vinegars or fruit flavored vinegars among others she mentions. I discovered how different vinegars prevent cancer, prevent bone loss, help with weight loss and even help you live longer. This is one book I'm keeping on the shelf next to my cookbooks.
Very disorganized information January 12, 2008 8 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you're looking for a concise, well-organized list of remedies, this is not the book for you. Even the 24 pages devoted to "55 Amazing Vinegar Remedies" is marred by wordy titles like "Soothe & Heal Burns" rather than a simple "Burns" which would make looking for a particular remedy easier. Hefty 85-page chapter of recipes using vinegars. The other 270 pages contain occasional remedies buried in prose. There is no index.
GOTTA LOVE VINEGAR October 22, 2007 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you're a vinegar fan, then this book is for you. I have not gotten all the way through it, but I have read a good portion, and flipped around to various sections. There are recipes, ideas, and many uses of vinegar in the household. For the price, it's worth it.
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