Green Remedies

The benefits of apple cider vinegar have been known for many years but now a Devon company has developed an organic blend which it uses as a natural slimming aid.
The Body and Mind Shop, an internet and health retreat in rural North Devon, has created on-line interest and global sales of its unique apple cider vinegar activator which reportedly dissolves fats and has a slimming cleansing effect. Only organic apples are used for its base while seaweed (fucus), which has been used for centuries to treat obesity, plus chromium, zinc and other trace elements enhance the product.
Louis John Woolf, who owns the business said: “it has a normalising effect on the entire digestive system, helping to reduce cravings and the temptation to binge eat, as well as having a powerful diuretic effect.” Woolf’s business offers other services including refl exology, acupuncture, aromatherapy, non-surgical face lifts and stone massage therapy and customers can stay at is retreat overlooking the sea while receiving their treatment. Woolf said: “Living in Devon by the sea inspired me to recommend this wonderful combination of a modern holistic approach to seeking a long-term health solution. Our beautiful location on the rugged North Devon coast is ideal as clients can visit our Detox and Beauty Weightloss Clinic while staying at our Richmond Villa Retreat. It is ideally placed for a complete eco-tour as we over look Northam Burrows and The Torridge Estuary Biosphere reserve, enabling visitors to go to Lundy Island from the nearby port of Bideford or take scenic boats trips from Appledore .You can see the abundant wildlife and even swim with the friendly seals, weather permitting.”

Other Suggested Uses for Cider Vinegar
Minor burns, sunburn: cool painful area with cold water, then apply neat cider vinegar
Dandruff: warm 3-4 tsp of cider vinegar and apply to scalp. Leave for 10 minutes then shampoo.
Shingles: apply neat to affected area areas 5-6 times a day (not eyes). Take 1 tsb in cup of water with meals.
Aching feet: add half a cup to warm footbath and soak for 10 minutes.
Sore throats and Laryngitis: add 1tsp to glass of warm water with 1tsp of honey. Gargle every hour, swallow after gargling.