Sore Throat Cures
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
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[YEA] 01/10/2010: West from Dunn, Nc writes: "When ever I start feeling a sore throat coming on I take a teaspoon of ACV and again in about 30 minutes. Soon after my symtoms are gone. Also if you mix a teaspoon of ACV with a teaspoon of honey in a cup of tea, heat and drink, it will not only give you more energy but also help your sore throat feel much better."
Replies[YEA] 05/24/2010: Sandra from Lincoln, Ne replies: "ACV definitely works. My Nana had me drink and gargle with it years ago when I was visiting Florida for my sister's wedding. I had been sick all week and finally it was the night before the wedding, overnight after using ACV I was all better.
Now I have this bothersome post nasal drip that has given me a sore throat 4 times in the past 12 months, everytime I feel the slightly pain in my throat I can nearly guarantee it will turn to strep within 2 days because of the extra irritation in my throat due to allergies.
Basically, when you use ACV it's going to taste 100% worse when you're already sick than it does if you start taking it at the onset of your cold. First sign of any issues and i'm a huge advocate for starting ACV. My tonsils right now are swollen, they have the strep spots but I have zero pain and no fever, I caught it just in time to show signs but feel no pain and it will be gone by tonight. Definitely better than penicilin every 3 - 4 months. I think I just need to get my tonsils removed.
As for the recipe I find there is no right way. They all work but the more diluted the longer it will take. I don't even measure I just pour about a 1/2 shot into a large glass and fill it with warm water. If I don't catch it before my sore throat is full blown then i'll drink 1 tsp straight a couple of times to get it a great jump start."
[YEA] 06/12/2010: David from Apex, Nc, Usa replies: "I've never used a home remedy as effective as this! I've had a sore throat for a couple of days as part of some bug I got. The effect was almost immediate (I used a 50-50 blend of ACV and honey, gargled and swallowed). I fully expected the effects to wear off, but several hours later and after the first real meal I've been able to eat, it still feels great. I've used a lot of over the counter lozenges and sprays over the years, but nothing comes close to this cure!"
[YEA] 07/06/2010: Tg from Philadelphia, Pa replies: "THIS WORKS!! I don't believe much of anything I read on the internet about "magic" cures. My throat was really hurting so I decided I had nothing to loose. 3 tbs asv 3 tbs honey and 4 oz of warm water. All better. No Pain."
[YEA] 02/25/2011: Lige from Jefferson City , Mo Usa replies: "Been battling the flu all week and nothing I've tried has relieved my throat. I went searching for home remedies. Cayenne seemed a bit extreme but I just downed about a tbl. of ACV and what a difference. Granted, it's a bit overwhelming going down, but, man, that feels good!"
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[YEA] 11/29/2009: Kyrt from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "ACV is awesome. im on day two of a sore throat. My voice sounded like a cartoon character. Found this site, hit the ACV, and no joke, it's only been 10 minutes, but, my voice is back to normal. Guess what i'm drinking all nite :)"
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11/20/2009: Ruth from Butler, Nj writes: "I first tried Apple Cider Vinegar for a sore throat. I found the warm drink quite soothing and actually enjoy it in place of tea sometimes. I'm wondering if by adding hot water to the vinegar I am in some way diluting the effectiveness of ACV."
Replies09/25/2011: Copsdoll from Indianapolis, Indiana replies: "I don't have ACV on hand, just Balsamic and regular, will either of these work?"
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[YEA] 11/13/2009: Feeling Better Already from Northland, New Zealand writes: "I have to say that ACV diluted with warm water worked for me. The usual story, woke with an awful sore throat & couldn't swallow without feeling like I had sandpaper at the back of my throat. I remembered someone else mentioning ages ago that ACV helps. I hunted out a bottle that's probably been in the pantry since the beginning of time and I tried it. And you know what...? It works! First dose I knocked back 'straight'! (ugh..!) Wow - needed a warm water chaser then. Am now sipping it with diluted warm water & will continue throughout the day. Sore throat has not completely gone as yet, but definitely feeling so much better. I can actually swallow without cringing. It almost seems to have an anaesthetic effect too. I smell like a pickled onion, but more importantly, I can breathe & swallow & actually function almost normally. Great stuff I say! No more pharmacies & docs for me when I get a sore throat. Cheers!"
Replies[YEA] 03/13/2010: Bakersfieldmom from Bakersfield, Ca. Usa replies: "I couldn't sleep because of a sore throat, and tried salt water gargle. No help so came to computer and got recipe for acv and honey and water. sipping it now as a warm tea and already find it helps. I had to cancel a luncheon and now wish I had tried this yesterday; I could have gone to the luncheon. Thanks everyone for your feedback. Not sick for years and now this. Good to find a home remedy that works. Back to basics..:)"
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[YEA] 08/06/2009: Pmstar from San Diego, Ca writes: "When a sore throat is coming on take a few zinc tablets right away then I agree on the ACV mixed with honey. It works on contact. If you're at work or out, almost any full service restaurant can provide it for you so the sore throat doesn't take a solid hold before you get home. Apple Cider Vinegar can be difficult to stomach when you are ill so add some ginger to help your stomach accept it. When I'm well, I drink a shot of ACV straight each day and I eat blueberries to quickly remove the taste from my mouth. Its a morning ritual."
Replies[YEA] 10/01/2009: Blessedwithrain from Sugar Land, Tx replies: "WOW YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH THIS HELPED! MY THROAT WAS KILLING ME LIKE NEVER BEFORE AND THE PAIN WENT TO MY EARS, FELT LIKE FIRE IN THEM! MY FRIEND IS A PROFESSIONAL SINGER AND I REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER SHE MADE ME TAKE THIS EXCEPT WE ADDED HAVE A LIME. I JUST TOOK IT RIGHT NOW AND AFTER THE THE 3RD SPOONFUL IT WORKED~!!
SO HERE IS WHAT I TOOK: WARM WATER IN A MUG, 1/2 A LIME, 1 TBSP OF HONEY, 1 TBSP OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR...LOVELY:)I WAS DIAGNOSED TODAY WITH THE FLU (NOT SWINE)"
[YEA] 10/16/2009: Mariella from Palma De Mallorca, Spain replies: "ACV For Sore ThroatA glass of water, 2 teaspoons of honey, 2 soups spoons ACV, splash of some old throat comfort tea I had by my bed side.
Haven't been able to sleep properly all night because my throat is killing. Burning pain when I swallow is so bad, I couldn't get anything down there. Also pregnant so worried about taking anything at all at 5:00 am in the morning.
Looking up solution for relief, found the site and started with the cayenne pepper tip. I have used natural remedies before for throat. Salt water gargles, which I did before I went to sleep, honey and lemon which is good and tastes great, but no lemon at home. I have done fasts with cayenne so I know what its like, it has all my respect. Can't say was so impressed about the effect after several gargles but the ACV, waoo not bad at all.... I have been sipping on special brew for past half hour and have been able to drink water with out a grimace. Surprisingly feels food on my stomach too. Will keep in mind as acne skin tonic. Thank You!"
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08/05/2009: Bee from Edmonton, Ab, Canada writes: "I used to use raw organice apple cider for gargling when I had a sore throat. now I cannot find the recipe that I used to use. Any help would be appreciated."
Replies[YEA] 10/16/2009: Jane from Leeds, Uk replies: "I just started with sore throat I had forgotten about apple cider vinegar I just gargled with it then drank it and followed it with a small glass of fresh lemon juice in water and my throat is way better already!"
03/31/2011: Rebekah from Newnan, Ga replies: "It early morning and I'm up searching the Internet for a home remedy for a sore throat and I came across this website. I have never tried Apple Cider Vinegar for a sore throat before but I think I will try it. My mom is pro-acv and uses it in a lot of her stuff as well as drinks it in her water. About a year ago I decided to take it and didn't know you should dilute it. Well needless to say it took my breath away. Going to try it this time but dilute it. Don't want a repeat of my last experience."
[YEA] 04/05/2011: Urbangirl from Mke, Wi replies: "I was cracking up as my sore throat would not go away. I did several shots of vitamin C for two days, nothing, extra D3, nothing, did ACV gargles and now drinking it as hot tea with raw honey and lemon. It seems to be working. The first sigh of relieve in three days."
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[YEA] 07/22/2009: Joe C from Bear Creek , NC writes: "I just tried a 3tsp acv, 3tsp honey with about 4 oz of water and it worked with the first sip. I decided on the 4 oz of water from some previous posts where people didn't experience immediate relief and it was suggested they not dillute as much. Any how, I sipped the stuff with a spoon and for the first time this week I have been able to swallow without tears. I have been taking amoxicillin for not quite two days, as I am lucky enough to have developed strep throat for the first time in over ten years during my summer vacation, but nothing I have tried would get rid of the burn in my throat. I wish I had found this site a few days ago and had a much better vacation!!"
Replies[YEA] 09/17/2009: Foxfire from Ogden, Utah, USA replies: "I could not sleep tonight due to a major sore throat so I got on here for proven cures. I used 4 oz of tea temp. water mixed with 3 tsp honey and 3 tsp apple cider vinegar. I also put in 1/4 tsp of cayanne pepper. Mixed up that beautiful concoction and took a drink, gargled, then swallowed. MIRACLE! on first drink! My throat could swallow without screaming at me! The taste was actually quite nice, even though it sounds horrible. My Dad swears by ACV and drinks it every day-good for what ails you! Thanks for this soothing tip."
[YEA] 11/03/2009: Bibiana from Medellin, Colombia replies: "the acv is amazing!!! it was instant relief! thanks for the tips everybody! I'm gonna keep taking it for a few days cause I have a really bad cold and sore throat but tonight I took it for the first time and I already feel much better."
[YEA] 03/20/2010: Mina from Little Rock, Arkansas replies: "I found myself looking for some feedback on this remedy, was having a lot of discomfort with the sore throat. I used the 3 tsp of apple cider vinegar, 3 tsp of honey, with about 8 oz of warm cinnamon tea, and then added just the tip of the tsp, less than1/4 of cayenne peper and gargle then drank the tea. It actually tasted good, I sipped it for about 10 min, now I can swallow my saliva and can go back to sleep! I will try again in the morning if it's not all completely gone, this stuff works!!! Thank you!"
12/05/2010: Mountain Edge from Fort Smith, Ar, Usa replies: "@ Foxfire,
Thanks I tried your recipe and it is working great! "
[YEA] 02/13/2011: Cristina from Oakland Gardens, New York replies: "I've had a really bad soar throat for a couple of days and it was getting worst. I got home and saw this remedy with apple cider vinegar, it was good for the moment, but I woke up with the same pain. So, I thought about yogurt having having good bacteria, which might fight the bad bacteria, (thinking I had a bacteria instead of a virus), and went straight to the fridge to eat some plain yogurt. It was amazing, it soothe my throat, and I felt way better, I can swallow without any pain at all. "
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[YEA] 07/14/2009: Donna from Palm Beach, Fl writes: "Wow - my sore throat was slowly getting worse during the day despite lots of tea and water. It got so bad my ears were starting to burn and I could feel a distinct lump on my throat on the side where it hurt most. I was miserable and then found this site. I love ACV, using it as a salad dressing often - so I eagerly tried it and was amazed. I sipped about 4 ounces of the 9 ounces, slowly with a spoon and within a half hour I have had incredible relief. Not cured, but I can swallow without tears now. Will continue throughout the evening and hope it will go away before a big meeting tomorrow. thanks everyone for their posts!"
Replies02/06/2011: J Nichols from Tallahassee, Fl replies: "WOOOW! I took two sips and I was able to swallow without any pain! Amazing stuff"
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[YEA] 07/06/2009: Kelly from Perth, Australia writes: "I used Apple Cider Vinegar straight and my sore throat faded immediately. When you swallow, tilt your head back and coat as much of your throat as possible. Although the taste is not nice, the results are really good, and really eased my throat as well as unblocked my nose. Leave it to sit for 30 minutes at least so it can do it's job, just bear the taste if you can."
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06/24/2009: Inez from Reno, Nevada writes: "Apple Cider Vinager 3 tbl
Honey 3 tbl
water
warm in microwave
I had a sore throat since Monday and nothing was helping. I tried this mixture and it seems like a miracle cure, the scratchy throat is gone and my earache is almost completely gone.... will keep on drinking it throughout the day. I appreciate the posts....."
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[YEA] 06/16/2009: Circle of Fate from Chicago, IL writes: "I'm in a band and will be doing a very big show in two weeks. I don't want to get the other band memebers sick during practice and was woken up in the middle of the night with a terrible sore throat. It was really burning! I tried the acv and honey with hot water and it already feels much better than it did. I'm going to keep drinking this and see if I can get myself better by tomorrow. This is a great home remody!"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 06/07/2009: joker4422 from Galax, VA USA writes: "I have had a terrible sore throat for several days now. The pain has been terrible and taking advil or tylenol has been like drinking water. neither was any help at all. after coming here to see what home remedies were out there, i tried 3 tsp of acv 3 tsp honey, and 8oz very warm water and sipped it like tea. it did'nt cure me but i did get some relief on the first glass. I've drank 3 glasses since yesterday and although the pain is still there it's not as intense"
Replies06/07/2009: Paula from Highland Park, NJ replies: "try using the vinegar alone, without anything else. it should coat your throat in order to work its magic. if drunk with water or followed by water it may not be as effective. let it sit for maybe 1/2 hour at least."
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[YEA] 06/03/2009: Debbie from San Diego, CA writes: "I too am here in the middle of the night looking for a remedy for my sore throat. I have a straight forward cold with swollen glands and a sore throat. I tried the 3 to 3 ACV and whatever honey was in my cupboard and it's been less than an hour and I have no pain!
At first I was wary and gargled, and now an sipping my "tea"...it worked great for me, but I am only sipping as to not have stomach upset. The taste doesn't bother me at all!
Thanks so much for all of the feedback which helped me to decide upon trying this particular home remedy.
God Bless."
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[NAY] 05/24/2009: John from Houston, TX writes: "This was absolutely the worst thing I could have done. I'd taken ibuprophen for 2 days with only limited results so I came to this website. I used 3 tsp ACV, 3 tsp honey and 8 oz. hot water. While I was taking it it did provide limited relief. Gargled roughly half and drank the rest. 30 minutes later after sitting on the sofa and feeling it get worse I got up and checked my temp. My temp had gone from 99.9 immediately before the using the ACV to 102.8 thirty minutes after (so its not as if my mouth were still hot from the drink). This stuff is not only useless its dangerous in my opinion. Stay away from this and if you've got a sore throat, see a licensed physician."
Replies05/27/2009: Becky from Portland, oregon replies: "pretty sure it wasn't because of the vingar mixture, you were probably just sick"
05/28/2009: Anonymous from NY, NY replies: "May be you drank it all too quickly....if you had tried sipping it slowly, you might have liked the results."
05/30/2009: Loveacv from Pitts, PA replies: "hello - maybe the acv helped your body fight the infection -- fevers are actually good for you (as long as they don't get 104 more) - they mean your body is able to fight and is raising your body temperature to kill the virus off."
06/08/2009: Alan from Fort Lauderdale, FL replies: "Apple Cider Vinegar cannot give you a fever or make your fever worse unless maybe (and I am not a doctor) you are allergic to it. You most likely got a fever because your body is trying to kick some ass on that virus :)"
06/09/2009: Jessa from Milwaukee, WI, USA replies: "Wow....I think you may have gone a little bit overboard! ACV is far from useless. Most people come to this sight because they are trying to be more proactive with their own healthcare. Most physicians have become pill pushers for big pharm, and we're here getting ideas on how to treat our bodies in healthy and holistic ways."
02/28/2010: Wagghy from Atl, Ga replies: "John, Are you sure your name is not Johnson & Johnson?"
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[YEA] 04/30/2009: Rhonda from Lawrenceville, Ga writes: "I've had a sore throat for 2 days and kept taking sinus medicine thinking it would dry up and my throat would stop hurting. I went onto this website looking for a remedy because mine was not working. I saw the remedy for 3 tsp ACV and 3 tsp honey and decided to give it a try in some hot water. It worked great. It really does soothe the burning right out of the back of the throat. What a great remedy....thanks...."
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[YEA] 04/27/2009: Jason from Larchmont, NY writes: "8 oz hot water
3 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
3 tsp Honey
I tried this remedy for my sore throat (as suggested by someone on your website) because my throat was killing me and I have a huge meeting tomorrow. Halfway through the cup, my throat began to feel better and it doesn't taste too bad (not good but not bad)."
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[YEA] 04/25/2009: MaryLynn from New London, Mn writes: "Sore throat-ACV: My son (22yr old) has had a sore throat for 4 days..he says it feel like there's metal hooks in there..so I looked up home remedies and found this site. My husband and I have used the raw vinegar and raw honey drinks before..which, I find to be a very soothing drink..anyway I made up a 8oz cup of hot water with 3 tsp vinegar and 3 tsp+ of honey and gave it to my son..he was amazed how much he felt better within a few minutes...sounds crazy for anything to work that fast..he said his body aches were better also...he is now sleeping peacefully :)"
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[YEA] 04/23/2009: Mojgan from San Mateo, CA writes: "I have had a soar throat for about 4 mo. where it hurt to swallow my saliva. I couldn't sleep at night (didn't know why)and my husband complained of my snoring at night. I was told I have sleep apnea so I went to see a ENT specialist. He told me I have Acid Reflux and also allergy in my nose and breath though my mouth which makes me snore and I don't go to deep sleep. My life was hell, always tired and sleepy and just couldn't function in my daily life. My Dr. gave a pill to take for acid reflux (don't remember the name) and a steroid spray for my nose. I took them for 2 wks and they helped me sleep but my soar throat continued. Then I found this site :)
I have been taking the ACV 3 times/day about 1 TBS in a little bit of water (just dilute it enough to be able to drink it) after every meal. Within 2 days my soar throat was gone!!!! I was amazed. And now, I don't even have the acid reflux, I can eat whatever I want and it's like magic. Thank you for this site and all the good advice. It changed my life. I sleep so well at night now and have a normal life again. It amazes me that such a simple and natural solution has really changed my life. I'm so gratefull."
Replies11/05/2010: Lori from Indianapolis, In replies: "I just developed a sore throat but I suffer from reflux and sleep apnea you have inspired me to try this. I hope it works for me!! Sincere thanks!"
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[YEA] 04/21/2009: Heather from Jones, Florida writes: "I currently have a terrible sore throat that I need to get rid of rather quickly because I work with elderly people in a nursing home. I went online to see if I could find a quick fix and I saw a remedy for Apple Cider Vinegar and decided to try it. I put 3tsp ACV and 3tsp regular honey into a hot glass of water and mixed it so the honey wasn't all as the bottom. I gargled the entire glass, one mouthful at a time and literally, after the first few gargles, my throat felt much better! It's still a bit tender, but better than what it was, so I'll continue to gargle ever two hours for the next day. Hopefully by tomorrow it's completely gone!"
Replies04/21/2009: Spacebrit from Long Beach, CA/USA replies: "Look at the Iodine remedies on this website."
05/14/2009: Anne from Hyannis, Massachusetts replies: "My mother used homeopathic remedies when I was growing up in a rural area. I have always found that hot water with lemon juice and honey or warm apple cider vinegar with honey to be more helpful than many over the counter drugs. I recently had a severe sore throat and partial voice loss. We were traveling with no easy way to stop for a doctor and I found this site with the recipes. Worked like a charm. It took about three days, but I feel better knowing I didn't put a lot of pharmaceuticals into my system."
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[YEA] 04/10/2009: Christina from Savannah, Georgia writes: "well i had a bad sore throat and i had to sing the next day so i searched the web for cures i ran across this site i tried the ACV and just warm water and just gargled it, to my surprise it started working immediatly the next day it was better.....the taste is a little horrible but you get use to it..thanks so much!!:)"
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[YEA] 03/27/2009: Kenya from Nashville, TN writes: "My throat was hurting so bad that I could not sleep tonight. I thought about this website and went to the local store and picked up some apple cidar vinegar. Surprisingly, it did not taste as bad as the smelled. I will definitely share this remedy with my family and friends. Thank you so much for the help. I am glad that we as people are sticking together during tough times. Everyone cannot afford to run to a doctor for every little ailment. Thanks again."
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[YEA] 03/22/2009: Ali from Alexandria, VA writes: "I woke up this morning with a sore throat so bad that I could hardly speak. I tried the ACV (3 tsp) as suggested with 3 tsp of honey and HOT water. It was pretty good and it worked! I felt better right away. Thank you!"
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[YEA] 03/05/2009: CJ from Sydney, NSW Australia writes: "After reading all the feedback on ACV for a sore throat, I decided to give it a try. I mixed 3 tsp of ACV, 2 tsp raw honey, 1 tsp Manuka honey and 8 oz of warm water. I was dreading the taste of it but it actually tastes not bad. Minutes later and I am feeling a slight relief. I gargled some of it and am sipping on the rest."
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[YEA] 03/03/2009: Chris from El Dorado Hills, California, USA writes: "i screwed up on it the first time. i did 3 tsp of acv and 3tsp of honey. no water. it tasted terrible. it burned and i nearly puked. then i tried again with the 8oz of water and it definitley helped my throat.
I recommend people do this... just remember to add the water ;)"
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[YEA] 02/25/2009: Stefanie from Boston, MA writes: "I have had a sore throat for about two days now and it wasn't working for me. I googled home remedies for sore throats and came across this website. I began reading about the Apple Cider Vinegar and believed it would work but was hesitant. I have been feeding this to my dog for a while now since shes been having a bladder problem and was suggested the ACV, which gave immediate results. The horrible smell of the ACV threw me off but I knew I had to do it so I gargled it, then choked it down. It was diluted with warm water so it was bearable but I almost threw it up immediately. Although it was disgusting it definitely worked, and I can feel my sore throat getting better already!"
Replies02/25/2009: Aeron from Middleburg, VA replies: "Put some honey in with the warm water and ACV. It actually tastes pretty good after that!"
03/29/2009: Ria from Stowe, VT replies: "I actually NEVER get sore throats and was astonished at the pain. I have a 3 month old baby, a 3 year old, and am a business owner, so not being able to sleep due to the sore throat is too much. I found this website after searching "sore throat remedies" I am drinking the "tea" now...i think it actually tastes good! I'm used to ACV as a healer though...so its not bad at all! I'm only about four sips in and I think it is working already...thanks for remining me of ACV...i hope it works!I used 3 tsp ACV and 3 tsp honey...mixed with 8 oz hot water."
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