How Traditional Apple Cider Vinegar May Relieve Arthritic Pain

According to Dr. Jarvis and Margaret Hills, apple cider vinegar contains the following minerals:

• Potassium
• Phosphorous
• Chlorine
• Sodium
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Sulphur
• Iron
• Fluorine
• Silicon
• Trace minerals

Dr. Jarvis felt apple cider vinegar worked because its high potassium content dissolves calcium deposits around the joints. Potassium also promotes the growth of cells and tissues. He believed that the unique combination of high potassium and the other nutrients in apple cider vinegar triggered the healing powers that led to the relief of arthritic pain and increased mobility.

Margaret Hills suffered terribly from both rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis.  After discovering Dr Jarvis, she  followed his recommendations from her late 30s and remained untroubled by arthritis for the rest of her long life.

In her book, Cider Vinegar, Hills emphasises that the most effective apple cider vinegar is pure, organic, unpasteurised apple cider vinegar – known as the "mother of vinegar." Any other type of vinegar (for instance, malt vinegar), is not effective, she claimed.

Dr. Jarvis recommended a three-times-daily routine of apple cider vinegar, honey and water. His patients found the results extremely positive.

Margaret Hills also advised taking apple cider vinegar and honey, but only once daily to begin with.

• One tablespoon of pure apple cider vinegar
• One tablespoon of honey (to be omitted in the case of diabetes)
• Mix in a large glass of warm  water

This daily routine can eventually be increased to twice and then three times daily. Once the drink is being taken three times daily, she recommends gradually increasing the amounts of apple cider vinegar and decreasing the honey until the dosage is:

• One dessertspoon of pure apple cider vinegar
• One teaspoon of honey
• Mix in a large glass of warm  water

Hills recommended honey as a natural source of vitamins and minerals which should be used instead of sugar.

There are various makes of apple cider vinegar, many of them available on Amazon. Holland and Barrett make an excellent version of the Vermont recipe, called Honeygar which, as the name suggests, combines the 'mother' apple cider vinegar with honey.

Like Dr. Jarvis, Hills agreed that acid crystals building up in the body could eventually be dispersed by apple cider vinegar. The both felt these acids accumulated in the joints causing excruciating pain and in some cases, deformity and decreased movement. Apparently it is the acid crystal build-up that causes osteoarthritis.

In her books, Hills cites examples of many of her patients who have seen great improvements over time after taking apple cider vinegar.

Hills believed that the use of apple cider vinegar relieves the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, which is thought to be caused by a streptococcal infection. In her opinion, balancing the acid in the body through the taking of apple cider vinegar meant that the infection could not survive.

Again, in her books, she claims that many of her patients with rheumatoid arthritis have benefited from long-term apple cider vinegar treatment.

There is no cure for arthritis and no scientific evidence to support the opinion that apple cider vinegar plays a part in the relief of arthritic pain.  And there are some wonderful drugs available now to help those suffering with the agony that only those who suffer can truly understand.

However, both Dr. Jarvis and Margaret Hills were in no doubt that the hundreds of patients they helped benefited from this traditional remedy.

Dr. Jarvis had the advantage of working closely with patients in Vermont who relied on folk remedies and he witnessed their apparent healing properties. Margaret Hills went on to open a successful clinic in Kenilworth, treating arthritic patients. Today it is run by her daughter and has an international reputation for relieving arthritic pain naturally.

Thank you for reading my article and I hope you find relief from your arthritic pain - whichever road you choose to go down.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.

Copyright:  Kathleen Duffy