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Apple Cider Vinegar Cures
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ACV VS. OTHER TYPES OF VINEGAR
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[QUESTION] 03/15/2010: Msg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "Can lemon juice be used instead of acv in all (most) of the remedies?"
Replies03/16/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines replies: "I would have to say that I disagree completely with the_phoenix's conclusions. I regard taking lemon or lime with baking soda as the major factor that helped me to successfully cure my candida. My understanding of the use of lemon and lime or ACV with baking soda came after my own long period of use and experimentation (4 years).
For me, lemon and lime with baking soda is the most useful because:
* It provides good citrate and ascorbate balance between sodium and potassium electrolytes.
* This remedy both alkalizes the blood as well as the internal body cell environment.
*As Ted has said, the lemon or lime remedy normalizes many biological parameters including pH, ORP, phosphates, bicarbonates and antioxidants of vitamin C.
I also use the ACV and baking soda remedy, but usually only if I need more energy, because the malates formed from the malic acid in ACV are utilized in the Kreb's energy cycle of cell metabolism and respiration. But I also use methylene blue or hydrogen peroxide internally, they are usually just as good as ACV, if not better, for increasing the efficiency of cell respiration and increasing energy levels in general.
I've also found, from personal usage, that lemon or lime plus baking soda seems to actually alkalize the body better than using ACV. As Ted says, ACV and BS only alkalizes the body to a pH of 7, whereas the lemon and lime remedy normally alkalizes the body to a higher and more balanced level.
Also, in the_phoenix's post, I note that she gives many reasons for her belief that ACV is better than the lemon/lime remedy and then afterwards, with no further critique on lemon/lime -- no reasons -- she concludes:
"Lemon juice has different properties[WHAT DIFFERENT PROPERTIES?] and hence is NOT a suitable subsitute in most cases although it is also an organic acid and contains potassium."
Here is what Ted from Bangkok offers and concludes regarding the ACV and Lemon/Lime remedies:
"In my opinion the best formula to use is the lime-baking soda formula, after drinking it many biological terrain parameters would be normalized the best."
The judgements the_phoenix offers are neither fair or good enough in the criticisms of the lemon and lime remedy.
Remember that people who have no experience at all read EC, and I would personally hate to think that I would mis-advise or mislead anyone concerning any of the remedies here."
10/27/2011: Don from Rodeo, Nm replies: "Hi Bill, in the Philippines, you mentioned lemon or lime with baking soda. Would like to know the recipe for that. Would you share that with me? Thanks, Don"
10/28/2011: Wildtriangle from Oxford, England replies: "http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/alkalizing_formulas.htmlHope that helps"
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[QUESTION] 10/26/2009: Rose from Sao-Paulo, Brazil writes: "Hello all,
does anybody know if tangerine organic vinegar has the same benefits as ACV?
Thank you,
Rose,
Sao-Paulo, Brazil"
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
11/12/2008: London from Sandusky, Ohio writes: "APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IS A TRIP. Listen to this, I usually use, 100% organic vinegar with Mother, always, but lately I have not had a chance to order it online. So I bought a bottle of regular ACV from the supermarket."Heinz". I notice fruit flies swarm around it like crazy, even when the cap is on. When I finally got a chance to use the organic again, I accidently left a few table spoons in a ramekin overnight, and found fruit flies were not attracted to it at all, and there were no floaters. Strange. I guess organic is better."
Replies09/17/2011: Muzza from Port Hedland, Western Australia replies: "Hi, I started reading this last night as I'm well fed up with my allergies. I had to laugh with the very first comment in this feedback section." I do not think I can make myself drink this every single day without something to help the taste."
I would drink the gastric juices out of a 10 day old kangaroo that was the victim of Road Kill, if it meant getting rid of my allergies.
I really hope this works as I got straight up and rode off to the shop to buy and try this remedy.
Cheers"
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ALLERGIES
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[YEA] 03/18/2010: Chris from Auburn, Al writes: "First off, this is the most amazing site I've ever come across. I've had acute allergies for 10 years now. For the first 5 years, I just dealt with it, but as I've gotten older, it's gotten worse. I usually end up bed ridden with sinusitis, fever, terrible headaches, etc. before all is better. The last 5 years, I have taken an antibiotic virtually every time I had an outbreak (about every 2 months), and everyone knows how bad that is for our bodies. Since I found the ACV cure a year ago, I've had ONE outbreak. I cured both of my last outbreaks without antibiotics in a matter of 3 or 4 days. I now drink ACV daily. While I still occasionally have itchy eyes or headaches, I rarely feel bad at all. Additionally, I had laryngitis, and mixed cayenne pepper w/ the ACV mixture, and cured it instantly. Thank you all so much for giving my life back.
My daily dosage, 2 TSP w/ 8 oz of water several times throughout the day.
When I'm sick, 2 TBLSP w/ 8 oz of water and 1/8 TSP cayenne pepper (for sore throat) several times throughout the day."
09/14/2010: Noelle from Denton, Tx, Us replies: "Hello, first time poster here. I started a regimen of ACV in water after having it recommended to me by a weight loss clinic as a general detox. I noticed after 2 days of drinking it diluted in water that I seemed to have more energy at the end of the day than I was used to having. But what was truly impressive was that I had gone away for the weekend to visit relatives and did not think to take some ACV "on the road". I had increased allergy symptoms and overall felt worse than before going on the ACV regimen. So I'll definitely make a "to go" travel bottle in the future so that I don't have to skip any days."
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[YEA] Patrick from Boulder, CO writes: "I had extremely bad spring allergies. A former Professor (bothered by my sneezing attacks) suggested this and it works! Two Tblsp. ACV and 2 Tblsp. local raw honey. The honey has pollen and allergens and the Vinegar is a stringent. Take one a day for 2-3 weeks and notice the difference!"
RepliesEC: However, adding honey can sometimes exacerbate allergies:
[YEA] 06/07/2008: Sam from Bernalillo, NM replies: "Ive always had a dry nose, but it never really bothered me. Then at the beginning of the spring I developed awful allergies. In New Mexico we have some of the highest pollen rates in the US. I was sleeping about 12 hours a day and was constantly nauseous for 2 weeks. I thought I was just really sick and since I don't have insurance I went to my collage health clinic and was told it was allergies. They told me to get some over the counter drugs to fix this. And since I'm cheap I decided to do some research. I found earth clinic and tried ACV. Two days later no allergies. I was amazed of how well it worked and suggested it to a few of my co- workers who also loved it. At first I tried the heinz which worked and later on decided to opt for Brag. Now I only take it about every 2 weeks. Thanks Earth clinc for keeping me off drugs."
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[YEA] Clare C. from Bristol, England writes: "I've been taking 2 teaspoons of Cider vinegar 3 times a day for my hayfever and I am amazed to say that I am almost symptom free, I now do not take anything else but the unpasteurized cider vinegar... I managed to get hold of some unprocessed honey and took that with the vinegar but the next day I sneezed really badly and my eyes were itching! so I stopped taking the honey and so did my symptoms."
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[YEA] Lasa from Littlerock, AK writes: "I am a singer with severe allergies. I was on the road for several months playing music. My allergies got so bad I thought I had nodules that would need removing. I became unable to perform and every state I traveled to contributed to my condition making it worse. I returned to Little Rock to see my doctor but they did not remedy my condition. I was gigging in Biloxi a couple of days later and a friend of mine, who is also a musician, had contacted an ear nose & throat specialist about my condition. The doctor advised me to try apple cider vinegar. The relief was immediate. I was able to sing my low range repertoire that night. Within a couple of days, I was no longer hoarse and back to normal. I keep a bottle on hand at all times and use it as soon as symptoms occur. What a difference!"
Replies[SIDE EFFECTS] 11/02/2010: Whoopi from Makati, Philippines replies: "I have been taking Apple Cider Vinegar twice daily in the last two weeks, hoping that this will help me in my allergic rhinitis, however, I noticed that evrytime I take Apple Cider Vinegar with a little amount of honey and water, I feel some kind of dizziness , itchy eyes and nose, I sneeze a lot but good thing I got good amount of nasal discharge also evrytime I blow my nose. I'd like to know, are those manifestations normal that will lead to a better results for my condition or am I to discontinue taking it ? Hope I can be helped on this as I don't wanna be so dependent to nasal spray and aantihistamines evrytime I'm exposed to dust and smoke."
06/28/2011: Deej from Mumbai, India replies: "I too am allergic with lots of things... Especially during rainy seasons and high humidities. I started taking apple cider vinegar, but Im not sure if its helping me or am I allergic to it too....."
09/21/2011: Philabongo from Crystal Lake, Illinois replies: "You might be allergic to apples. It can happen, I am allergic to red apples according to my ETN when I had my scratch test done. Good luck!"
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[YEA] Amy from Hartford, CT writes: "I was on prescribed allergy medicine for 17 years. I started the honey and ACV mixed with water 3 years ago and rarely even have to take an over the counter allergy pill. It takes about 4-6 days of taking it twice a day to build up in my system, and then I usually only have to take it once a day. I'm a massage therapist and I recommend it to all of my clients who come in with allergies, many of them have become faithful to the ACV too. So glad someone told me about it!!"
Replies08/16/2011: Dan from Myrtle Beach, Sc, Usa replies: "I've had the exact same results!"
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[YEA] Joanie from Akron, Ohio writes: "My cousin's doctor recommended ACV for gout, she passed this website on to me, so I've only been using ACV for about 3 weeks now, and no migraines, no sinus headaches (northeast ohio weather horrible), allergy symptoms have all but disappeared, and FEWER HOT FLASHES (am 47), I don't understand why more physicians don't tell us about this miracle cure-all!
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EC: Read many more testimonials and cures here.
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ANTI-FUNGAL
01/04/2009: LuLu from West Milford, New Jersey, USA writes: "The reason ACV works is because it is antifungal. I would also say that if you checked your PH it is probably way too low. It should be about 7.4 alkaline. Disease grows in an acid environment."
EC: Sorry, no idea what post you are referring to!
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND CHILDREN
12/20/2010: Adeline from Tampa, Fl writes: "I have read that apple cider vinegar by nature of fermentation, creates acetic acid which can potentially damage the kidneys when consumed. Is this true? We drink ACV daily at our house and so do our young children for many ACV health benefits. But I am concerned about the health of their kidneys in the long term from drinking ACV. Is there a maximum dose to take if this is the case? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks."
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09/26/2009: Kim from Winter Garden, Florida writes: "Every morning I start my day with 2 Tbsp of ACV in a small glass with 1/2 tsp local honey and a splash of Apple juice. I feel great and I drink it all at once, it is fine to me. My question is... I have a 9 year old daughter and am wondering if it is ok for me to start her on ACV I am thinking maybe 1 Tbsp for her and more apple juice... any thoughts?"
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND HONEY
07/21/2011: Lyvia from Dumaguete, Philippines writes: "Thank you so much for this amazing information about ACV and I started using it. But this one thing I observed: When dilute ACV with water and no honey, the taste is quite bad but because it's good for the body, I take it... I also tried of putting it with honey or sometimes a bought an already mixed with honey, but it made my stomach acidic... Is it true that any acetic will become acidic when mixed with sugar or any form of sugar?"
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03/06/2011: Liv from Redondo Beach, California writes: "For Catherine - If you feel a burning in your body after drink this beverage, make sure you've eaten first. Some of us are very sensitive, also what I do is take an herb called Slippery elm to coat my stomach first it also helps ulcers. Or I use flaxseed oil in my food, just a teaspoon, it really helps my digestion and coats my stomach before I attempt to drink any strong beverage. I warm a cup of water, put 2 teaspoons of honey , then one tablespoon of vinegar and stir. It's very pleasant this way, and my family has been drinking it this way for years. Good luck to you and everyone else, its really a great potassium drink. Liv"
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12/17/2010: Rsvp2244 from Cuyahoga Falls, Oh writes: "I take 1 tsp ACV and 1 tsp honey daily. I do not add water, just mix the two and down it goes. Could this be hurting me in some way?"
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11/03/2010: Slidefoot from Elmira, Ny writes: "I have a hard time drinking apple cider vinegar. Is it OK if I add honey to take the tartness out of it? If not I'll do my best to drink it. I have been on blood pressure meds for 20 some years. Same meds and I am having trouble keeping it down. I am under a lot of stress right now and it doesn't help. Please let me know. I am a female and 71. Thank you. Slidefoot"
Replies11/04/2010: Lily from Brisbane, Australia replies: "Hello slidefoot, Yes you can add some honey to the apple cider vinegar, you can also put the Apple Cider Vinegar in some apple juice which disguises the taste quite well. Lily."
11/04/2010: Kathy from Las Vegas, Nv replies: "When I drink Apple cider vinegar I usually add it to 1 cup of hot tea, anykind, I add honey and 1/8 tsp of baking soda the baking soda takes away the really strong vinegar taste. If I don't want a hot drink I use room temp water with sugar or splenda and baking soda."
11/13/2010: Nurioneheart from Tacoma, Wa, Usa replies: "Hi, Slidefoot. I am 70 years old too and I have reduced my high blood pressure, my cholesterol and my blood sugar all in the last 3 months by using the many ideas on this website. So I do not know if using just one healthy remedy will do the trick. I treat my body as a whole system and not just isolated parts. I started eating a larger variety of vegetables especially green leafy ones, breakfast lunch and supper. I cut my carbs down to about 120 a day. I cut my fruit down to just a small slice of fresh fruit for 2 morning snacks; 2 afternoon snacks; 2 evening snacks; and I eat cucumber slices or celery or cauliflower with a little sea salt and nutritional yeast sprinkled on it (yum yum! )if I get hungry when reading before bed. I make a tonic for myself and my friends once every couple of days which I sip on throughout the day. The tonic tastes pretty good (to me anyway ) and all the ingredients are very good for all your body parts.The Tonic Recipe is:
Put 1/4 cup organic raw apple cider vinegar and 1/8 c organic raw local honey
Or real maple syrup (not fake maple flavored syrup) into a food processor or blender. Blend this with the following fresh living ingredients
(not bottled or dehydrated stuff)
Equal parts of:
1 whole peeled lemon
peeled garlic
sliced onion
sliced ginger root
Pour this mash into a pint size glass jar and cover. It will stay useful for a couple of weeks, but it is best to take a 3 or 4 spoons of this every day so it shouldn't be sitting in the fride very long. Take a heaping table spoon of this Health Tonic as soon as you awake in the morning, with lunch, and before bedtime. You can mix it in water, juice, or tea if you wish. I often take it right out of the spoon. It is quite zesty and I have developed a fondness for it. It is good for cleaning/toning your liver. It is good for heart and blood pressure and a hundred other things that need support in our internal organs which work in harmony with each other. This tonic is also anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-bacteria, ant-viral, anti-parasite, anti-yeast, anti-fungus. It supports your pro-biotics. Good health to you, hope you're enjoying your journey into sharing your own wisdom. Nuri"
11/13/2010: Anne from Chicago, Il replies: "Nurioneheart, could you please be more specific about the quantities of garlic, onion and ginger root in your recipe? If they are equal to the size of one whole lemon, isn't that a lot of garlic? is that the correct amount? Thanks!"
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND PROBIOTICS
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10/27/2010: Margie from Springville, Utah writes: "I just wanted to say that if you take probiotics with the mothers apple cider vinegar it helps a great deal with acid in your stomach to settle down and your tummy will be able to handle the mothers apple cider vinegar. Its also great for your intestines and helps put good bacteria back into your body, which if we have too much bad bacteria it can make us extremely ill. I'm now trying the vinegar and pray that it does work. I to have been dizzy and have high blood pressure often and need to keep it under control. So will get back to let you know if it worked for me."
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[QUESTION] 05/15/2010: Pat from Athens, Al, Usa writes: "Can ACV and probiotics be taken together or would the ACV override the probiotics? Or can I take both as long as there is a space of time between the two? Currently I'm doing both with no ill effects I'm just wondering if one is canceling out the other or if they both are "doing their own thing" in harmony??? Thanx in advance for any input."
Replies05/15/2010: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa replies: "Hi Pat,Actually, acv is a prebiotic which is what probiotics feed off of. These two work well together. Still, personally I would give a space of time between the two. I find that my body handles things better if I keep it simple. In the early morning I usually take a glass of water with either fresh lemon, acv or baking soda added to it. Awhile later, I have my young coconut kefir which is loaded with enzymes and probiotics. Then after that I have a green smoothie which takes me to lunch.
Anyway, they definitely do not cancel each other out but rather work synergistically. Peace, Lisa"
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AND REFRIGERATION
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01/13/2012: Jimmy from Nz writes: "Is it okay to make up a 4L bottle of 1:3 ACV and water and store it in the fridge? Does keeping it in water have any negative effects? Quicker than measuring out a tbsp each time."
Replies01/13/2012: Sophie from Dayton, Ohio, Usa replies: "You may want to be careful what type of container you store your vinegar solution in. Vinegar is known to cause various chemicals to leech out of plastics and even glass. In fact, it is recommended that if you are going to drink from lead crystal that you soak it in diluted vinegar for 24 hours prior to use, in order to leech out the lead that would otherwise end up in your wine! Please consider using a lead-free glass pitcher with a lid, not plastic. You don't know what toxic chemicals may leech out of plastics."
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[QUESTION] 10/03/2009: Giglez2u from Morrill, Ne, United States writes: "Okay, I'm reading various posts and I've come across the info that it is NOT supposed to be refrigerated. When I purchased the product, I was advised to refrigerate it. Now I won't, but since it's been in the cooler for this time, is it okay to do so? I won't have to throw it away will I? I love this stuff!! Also, I still haven't heard if it will destroy my enamal on my teeth. I'm trying not to drink too much of it, but I still worry."
Replies10/03/2009: Suzi from Missoula, Mt replies: "the organic ACV I buy with the mother, comes with a statement on the bottle to refrigerate after opening...these folks are the best and most consciencious(sp?)so I always place in frig and have all the marvelous benefits over the years...also use a straw to get it past your teeth....don't worry :)"
09/27/2010: Rachel from Manassas Park, Va replies: "The Br---s Kind says on their FAQ that it does not need to be refrigerated. But it does need to be kept in a relatively cool place, out of direct sunlight."
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AS PANACEA
05/06/2010: Zachary from Norwich, Ct writes: "Hello,
I am a big fan of the site and consult it regularly for a variety of issues and have had success! For that, Thank you.
I am concerned about the recommendation of Apple Cider Vinegar for almost ever ailment in question. I did have success in treating myself with ACV but the frequency with which is appears as a remedy makes me wonder if the site is sponsored by Bragg or something! haha. Just curious because I am considering using ACV in my hair and a daily routine but I am uncertain as to the objectivity of the site."
RepliesEC: Hi Zachary,
During Earth Clinic's first few years, we allowed brand names to be published on the site, not realizing the extent of fake product posts on the internet. Most of the feedback back then was about apple cider vinegar. Then we received an email much like yours in 2004 (or thereabouts), asking us if we were a front for the Bragg's company! It was a most excellent wake-up call and I am forever grateful for it. Shortly thereafter, all but a few product names were banned from the site. Bragg was the first brand name to be deleted from the site. Tis true, there are now thousands upon thousands of Apple Cider Vinegar posts on the site. However, most ACV posts arrive from different ip addresses from around the world, which is why we think most (hopefully all) are legitimate posts.
Deirdre
09/23/2010: Debbie from Tequesta, Fl replies: "Zachary be careful using ACV on your hair. I have blond highlights in my hair and the ACV turned my highlights pink! I use regular white distilled vinegar on my hair every few weeks and it works just fine."
09/24/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Debbie, did you dilute the ACV with water?"
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR CONTRAINDICATIONS
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[QUESTION] 10/03/2010: Candy from St. George, Kansas, Usa writes: "Just curious how long after drinking ACV is it safe to take other medications to get the full effect? Thanks!"
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[WARNING!] 01/22/2010: Aseembaba from New York, Ny, Usa writes: "hi!
im a patient of DVT and PE (twice) and im on blood thinners to maintain an adequate INR value. as most patients will know that green vegetable can lower the INR value due to the Vitamin K content in them but ACV does the same.
im an ardent fan of ACV since 1994 and have been using it regularly but have had to stop using it after getting DVT. i have monitored my blood INR before and after having acv many a times and every time just after having it for 4 days my blood INR dropped to 1.2 when the i should be between 2 - 3.
in other words avc tends to clot the blood so dvt, pe and all other patients PLEASE DO NOT HAVE ACV while on blood thinning medication.
im bitterly missing acv since i know how wonderful it is for so many problems.
hope this helps"
EC: Acronyms
DVT = Deep Vein Thrombosis
PE = Pulmonary Edema
INR = International Normalized Ratio (for blood clotting time)
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[QUESTION] 01/15/2010: Absalita from Poblacion, Sibulan, Negros writes: "Sir / Madam,
i dont have feedbacks yet because i have not taken yet the ACV, i have a bottle at home, and i wanted to take for my illness that i have had now. Would it be OK to take if i am ANEMIC and w/ BLOOD SUGAR problem.
Please help me, i urgently and badly need your heartfelt advise. I thank you
sincerely,
A.C.Teves"
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[QUESTION] 01/09/2010: Arlene from Meredosia, Il. writes: "Is there any danger in taking the acv if you are on blood thinners? I've told my sister about acv, and she wants to give it to her husband, but we aren't sure if he's on blood thinners, but until we find out we don't want to take a chance until we know for sure."
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