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Mia (Muriwai Beach, New Zealand) on 03/12/2015

Hello...Over the last week, the joints of my fingers have become quite swollen, hard and sore. I would like to try the ACV cure, but am a bit confused as to when to take it..can some one advise me...should I take it before, after or with meals, and is it best to start with 1 tsp or 1 tbsp. Also what is the best amount of water to use. If anyone has had this same issue, did you include the Baking Soda or just stick with the ACV?
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Replied By Iowama (Usa) on 03/12/2015

Dear Mia, I think apple cider vinegar tea was the first Earth Clinic cure I ever tried and I did so because of the redness and swelling in the joints at my finger tips, as you now have. I believe the recipe I found here was to put 2 tsp. of apple cider vinegar in a cup. Then I added 1/4 tsp. baking soda and watched it until the fizzing stopped. Then I poured hot water over it to fill the cup. I had to use a little honey until I got used to it. Try a cup a day in the mid morning and see if your fingers start to look and feel better. Don't be afraid of this tea. If you aren't seeing a difference, try another cup late in the afternoon. I didn't drink it with food, but not for any particular reason. Vinegar is acid, but it turns alkaline in the body and you will want to start reading about alkalizing your body if you are dealing with arthritis pain. Another writer mentioned it can damage enamel over time. I always kept my lips pressed against the front of my teeth as I sipped and rinsed with warm water. I gradually quit using it and changed my diet to be more alkalizing, but it was very effective for me.
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Replied By Mia (Muriwai Beach, New Zealand) on 03/12/2015

Thank you so much for such a thorough reply, very helpful and I will definitely add the baking soda as I have been reading about it on the Mark Sircus site also..How are you going now with the inflammed joints, have they settled and did you discover anything else that was really helpful.Thanks again.
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Replied By Iowama (Usa) on 03/13/2015

Mia, I don't actually drink the vinegar tea for my arthritis much anymore because some dietary changes I made have helped tremendously. Quitting gluten, dairy, soy, and sugary sweets all on the same day helped in short order. If you have to pick only one to try, choose gluten.
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Replied By Mia (Muriwai Beach, New Zealand) on 03/14/2015

Yes, I am pretty good with my diet, but need to be stricter at the moment with total elimination of some things.Thanks so much again, for taking the time to give the advice...makes the world feel a good place!
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