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Miracle of Cider Vinegar
Cider vinegar enjoys cult status in many countries, including Britain, the US, Canada and Japan, and while there are quite a few books on the subject, there are no others that include additional information on the health benefits of apples and cider. As well as expounding the health-giving and practical properties of apples, cider and cider vinegar, the author provides an A-Z section of ailments (from Acne to Warts) - and explains which preparation will treat the condition most effectively. She explains why cider vinegar is such a popular beauty aid (its organic acid concentration of about 5 per cent helps maintain the skin's natural acidity) and how it can be used as a cleansing and conditioning treatment for skin and hair - and even as a deodorant! The range of uses of cider vinegar as a substitute for household maintenance products is extraordinary - from air freshening, through cleaning and polishing, to pest control! The book is completed with recipes for cooking and preserving delicious dishes with apples, cider and cider vinegar - including how to make your own apple juice, cider and cider vinegar.
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144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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August 18, 2025
How could I not pick this up? Apple Cider Vinegar is basically a punchline for wellness claims. The inclusion of the world Miracle in the title is on point. And of course it is written by a doctor who I will grant showed unusual restraint in this category by not adding half of the alphabet after her name.
It starts out with an interesting enough chapter on the composition of apples and cider vinegar. But that’s not why I was reading. Let’s move on to chapter two, Natural Remedies, which makes up the bulk of the book. It lists about 65 ailments that apple cider vinegar (or often simply apples) will/might cure or could possibly help you avoid. The author breaks the claims down into categories: scientific (very few), anecdotal and “common sense” (nearly all). She also adds disclaimers to just about everything, which is being conscientious and responsible, right?
Not really. Ok, she isn’t shouting CURES CANCER like less scrupulous influencers do. But it’s the same playbook. Introduce a claim. Imply possibility. Add a disclaimer. It’s marketing psychology that everybody should be familiar with by now. The suggestion gets lodged, the disclaimer gets skimmed over. It’s actually more persuasive than flat-out claims in terms of how people process them. A bold claim triggers skepticism, a hedged one lowers suspicion “at least theyre being honest”. Disclaimers create a “maybe” space and if you are hopeful or desperate, you’ll fill it with optimism. “If it might help and won’t hurt, why not try it”.
So where is the harm? She’s just saying eat more apples and vinegar. The harm is more subtle and psychological in this case, not physical danger. It creates false confidence in treatment. People will try vinegar instead of proven therapies for serious conditions. They will waste time, effort, and money (the book likely cost someone 20 bucks) choosing largely ineffective remedies instead of evidence based ones. But worst of all it reinforces magical thinking. Constant exposure to “miracle” claims, even with disclaimers, causes people to accept other pseudoscientific claims more readily. It’s a big part of the reason we have measles outbreaks in 2025.
Next comes a section on beauty aid which one glance will tell you I’m no expert in so I skipped that. I don’t care if people dunk their head in it, and if does some good and there are less chemicals in the ecosystem great. Ditto the next chapter, household cleaning. It’s fine for light cleaning of glass and counters, beyond that I’m not sure. And the last chapters are recipes, giving the book that wholesome appeal it strives for. On that note the text is in red (apple red, get it?). Hopefully apple cider vinegar is good for your eyesight.
It starts out with an interesting enough chapter on the composition of apples and cider vinegar. But that’s not why I was reading. Let’s move on to chapter two, Natural Remedies, which makes up the bulk of the book. It lists about 65 ailments that apple cider vinegar (or often simply apples) will/might cure or could possibly help you avoid. The author breaks the claims down into categories: scientific (very few), anecdotal and “common sense” (nearly all). She also adds disclaimers to just about everything, which is being conscientious and responsible, right?
Not really. Ok, she isn’t shouting CURES CANCER like less scrupulous influencers do. But it’s the same playbook. Introduce a claim. Imply possibility. Add a disclaimer. It’s marketing psychology that everybody should be familiar with by now. The suggestion gets lodged, the disclaimer gets skimmed over. It’s actually more persuasive than flat-out claims in terms of how people process them. A bold claim triggers skepticism, a hedged one lowers suspicion “at least theyre being honest”. Disclaimers create a “maybe” space and if you are hopeful or desperate, you’ll fill it with optimism. “If it might help and won’t hurt, why not try it”.
So where is the harm? She’s just saying eat more apples and vinegar. The harm is more subtle and psychological in this case, not physical danger. It creates false confidence in treatment. People will try vinegar instead of proven therapies for serious conditions. They will waste time, effort, and money (the book likely cost someone 20 bucks) choosing largely ineffective remedies instead of evidence based ones. But worst of all it reinforces magical thinking. Constant exposure to “miracle” claims, even with disclaimers, causes people to accept other pseudoscientific claims more readily. It’s a big part of the reason we have measles outbreaks in 2025.
Next comes a section on beauty aid which one glance will tell you I’m no expert in so I skipped that. I don’t care if people dunk their head in it, and if does some good and there are less chemicals in the ecosystem great. Ditto the next chapter, household cleaning. It’s fine for light cleaning of glass and counters, beyond that I’m not sure. And the last chapters are recipes, giving the book that wholesome appeal it strives for. On that note the text is in red (apple red, get it?). Hopefully apple cider vinegar is good for your eyesight.
December 26, 2015
I liked this book, it was simple to read and very informative. I like it well enough that I went to look for my own copy and found that the writer had several other similar books that I have added to my wish list!
There is detailed information on what makes an apple an apple and what each part of it does for your body.
A huge amount of information on different health issues that apples or apple cider vinegar may be linked to. I made several notes to further research regarding apples and health.
Tips for home and beauty were also great and there are several I want to give a try. Also there are many recipes in the back of the book.
I hope the other books I came across by this author are just as good and informative!
There is detailed information on what makes an apple an apple and what each part of it does for your body.
A huge amount of information on different health issues that apples or apple cider vinegar may be linked to. I made several notes to further research regarding apples and health.
Tips for home and beauty were also great and there are several I want to give a try. Also there are many recipes in the back of the book.
I hope the other books I came across by this author are just as good and informative!
November 19, 2013
Lots of good information and tips on how to use apple cider vinegar for health, medicinal purposes, cleaning, etc. Don't know who decided to print it in light red ink, but I found it very difficult to read.
March 25, 2019
Lots of great info here. Many home remedies, several with disclaimers that there is no proven benefit. Good recipes as well. Side note.... there are many terms and chemicals reactions discussed in detail, it’s okay for a PhD or chemist but the average person will just need to skim over much of the technical jargon as I did.
May 1, 2023
I liked this book. It’s not in any way a heavy read. It has apple facts, apple recipes and apple based beauty and home ideas. I’ve got an Apple tree in the garden and years have struggled for ideas but quite looking forward to autumn now.
February 9, 2014
Essentially this is just a list of what apples, apple cider, and apple cider vinegar can do for you if you have a variety of ailments: e.g. diabetes, rash, acne, piles, varicose veins, food intolerance, high cholesterol, etc etc. Many of the purported "cures" treat only symptoms (with varied effects on different people) and not the root cause. Very misleading title.
January 1, 2017
This book is an easy, but thorough, introduction to the many benefits (paired with simple scientific explanations) of apple cider vinegar. Within an hour you will be convincedand to enjoy a small cup everyday!
December 29, 2016
Excellent resource! This book is an excellent read before the start of a new year! Eating more apples and apple cider vinegar is on top of my list of New Year resolutions.
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