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Apple Cider Vinegar for Health and Well Being
Aug 16, 2016
Apple cider vinegar has long been touted for its variety of uses and purposes. From making pickles to cleaning coffeemakers, killing weeds and dressing salads, the tangy, flavorful substance is effective in a number of ways in the home. Aside from even these household purposes, however, apple cider vinegar is an operative health remedy that can treat a wide range of ailments.
Not simply a condiment anymore, apple cider vinegar has been lauded as one of the most beneficial health tonics available. Medical research backs many of the healing claims attributed to apple cider vinegar while research even suggests that apple cider vinegar is effective for treating such widespread conditions as diabetes and obesity.
What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
Apple cider vinegar goes by several different names including cider vinegar and ACV. The substance is made from cider or the renderings of apples and is typically a pale to medium amber color. The most potent form of cider vinegar is unpasteurized or organic ACV, which contains the "mother" of the vinegar – a cobweb-like appearing substance that makes the vinegar look slightly congealed.
Used in a variety of home recipes including marinades, vinaigrettes, food preservatives and medicinal poultices, apple cider vinegar is made using a straightforward process. Initially, the apples are crushed which releases the liquid from them. Following this crushing, bacteria and yeast are added to the liquid. The addition of these elements begins the fermentation process during which the sugars are turned into alcohol. A second fermentation process is utilized to convert the alcohol into vinegar by acetic acid-forming bacteria. The acetic acid and malic acid present in the mixture give the vinegar its sour taste.
Health Benefits of ACV
In addition to the acetic and malic acid, apple cider vinegar also possesses a number of characteristic acids, vitamins, mineral salts and amino acids. These nutrients work together to make cider vinegar the effective health tonic it is today. Among the tonic's active ingredients are soluble fiber in the form of pectin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, beta-carotene and lycopene. The compound also contains minerals such as sodium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium.
With all of these nutrients and others, apple cider vinegar is effective for treating a wide range of conditions. Often used in conjunction with organic honey, cider vinegar has a range of useful applications including treating osteoporosis, weight loss, leg cramps and pain, upset stomach and sore throat. The liquid can also be used to alleviate sinus congestion, high blood pressure, arthritis and high cholesterol. The tonic is even effective for detoxing the body, stimulating thinking, reversing the aging process, regulating blood pressure and fighting infection.
Apple cider vinegar can be used effectively internally and externally. The vinegar is often used as an astringent or toner for treating a number of skin conditions. Other common ailments apple cider vinegar can treat include acne, sunburn, shingles, insect bites, dandruff, allergic reactions and vaginal infections.
A fermented juice made from crushed apples, apple cider vinegar contains high concentrations of acetic acid, B vitamins, vitamin C and a host of other nutrients. All of these nutrients together function in the body to treat sickness and alleviate illness. Among its treatment applications are diabetes, arthritis, sinus congestion, high blood pressure and several others. It is believed that apple cider vinegar alters the very way the digestive and circulatory systems function in a positive way, making them more effective. More than just a flavoring agent, apple cider vinegar is one of the most effective health tonics available today!
Our list of where to buy apple cider vinegar around the world (e.g. India, UAE, South Pacific) is here:
If you are interested in learning how to make apple cider vinegar at home, please see:
Also check out these EC pages:
The Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss Program
Apple Cider Vinegar for Gout
For a partial Spanish translation of the apple cider vinegar page, please click here.
Remedies for Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar and pH Balance
It's suggested that Apple Cider Vinegar has such curative abilities because it causes one's pH levels to become more alkaline. If you are going to try apple cider vinegar for allergies, or even to prevent sickness, we suggest you do an investigation of your own by buying a pH test kit at a local pharmacy, garden nursery, or even pool supply store. You can use these kits or pH strips to test your urine to see if you are more alkaline or acid during an allergy attack, virus or bacterial infection. Once you ascertain your pH levels, you can adjust adjust your dosage of Apple Cider Vinegar accordingly.
If you live in a highly polluted area like we do (Los Angeles) where allergies and sinus infections are rampant, your system may better balance itself with a small dose of apple cider vinegar each day. Ultimately we suggest you experiment with a kit to find the pH balance your body functions optimally at. Want to know more about pH? Click here.
Our Bangkok contributor Ted tells us, "Apple Cider Vinegar in itself is alkaline because of its "ash" content, which means if the apple cider vinegar was burned, what is left over becomes ash. When you check for the pH of that ash and dissolve it with water, the content is alkaline. Whenever our body digests anything, it undergoes oxidation, which is similar to burning and the end result is that you can determine whether the end product was alkaline or acid. Apple Cider Vinegar has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties, primarily coming from the malic acid and acetic acid portion of the vinegar. Apple cider vinegar acts as a buffer in the body because the acetic acid reacts with base or acid compounds to form an acetate, therefore rendering them chemically bioavailable for the body's utilization. Additionally, Apple Cider Vinegar can reduce the toxicity of certain compounds by converting the toxin into an acetate compound, which is less toxic. This is why they are ideal for insect bites and certain skin allergies. While Apple Cider vinegar in itself is considered alkaline, a chemically pure vinegar (acetic acid) is neither acid nor basic forming as it leaves no ash as the entire portion, when burned evaporates completely. Ted
Replied by Celticmom2
Hanover, Pa, Usa
10/19/2012Hi! I am a gastric bypass patient, 6 years out. I tried to drink Teds recipe of 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar to 1/4 tsp baking soda then adding 1 whole lemon and 8 oz of water. The first drink felt weird in my stomach, almost sickening, so I waited a bit to drink more. My stomach really didn't feel good when I drank it so I stopped. Has anyone else had this problem? I really want to do this to help get my body feeling better. Thanks! Sandra
Replied by Bill
Norton, Va
11/10/2012I am writing to clarify some statements broadly made on this site. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is composed of 5% acetic acid with a pH of 3 clearly making vinegar acidic rather than alkaline. The pH would need to be higher than 7 in order for the vinegar to be alkaline and then it would not be vinegar, it would be sodium or potassium acetate and would likely do little for those of us taking it other than possibly elevating blood pressure that might be caused by the increased levels of sodium.
Replied by Doris
Il, Usa
11/06/2014Have u read Dr Jarvis' book? Vinegar is an acid. The whole reason for taking it is to make the urine more acidic. Alkaline urine demonstrates u are not healthy. It all works biochemically via electrical energy. His explanations are very strange, but he proved this folk remedy with cows, horses, and dogs so he could see for himself whether it had all of the benefits espoused. However, he added Lugol's iodone to the mixture as well - at least 3 drop to one serving 3 times weekly. If one has a health problem, they are to drink with each meal. The vinegar & natural honey are supposed to be mixed together well in a glass before adding water. The honey adds solar energy to the concoction.
Replied by Scott
01/12/2015ACV in its chemical liquid form is acidic, but when consumed it converts to citric acid in the body via the Krebs Cycle. ACV is a type of acetic acid and is changed to citric acid by combining with oxaloacetic acid with the help of Acetyl CoEnzyme A and ATP (adensosine triphosphate). Acetic acid is decomposed in our body into hydrogen atom (H+) and acetyl (CH3CO-), which is alkaline. Because it is converted to Citric Acid, it actually causes an akaline effect on the Blood. Types of Citric Acid foods are lemons. Lemons are known for alkalizing effect. This is why ACV is very good health food, when consumed in small quantities dissolved in water. It helps with all kinds of illnesses because it has an alkalizing effect. Most illnesses are due to acidity in the body. Modern humans have lost touch with this thousand year old remedy.
Source: http://www.naturodoc.com/library/lifestyle/umeboshi_vinegar.htm
Replied by Bill
San Fernando
1239 PostsI've read quite often in allopathic research and in doctor's articles that the pH homeostasis mechanism in the human body always operates perfectly and never goes wrong. Really?
So even though the western diet is so bad and so poisonous, even though people have all manner of sickness in huge numbers, including autoimmune and other diseases and even though our immune systems and hormone systems have been thoroughly trashed through our poison processed food diets -- through all this the final conclusion for some people is that our homeostasis pH regulating mechanism always remains untouched, works perfectly and never fails us?
Here is some interesting research evidence from my side on the direct association of acidosis that is increasingly accumulated in the body and which is caused by poor processed food diets over a period of many years. This research looks at our dietary evolution and the ultimate corruption of our older but healthier natural diets in terms of the rising acid levels in our bodies that are apparent today.
Apple Cider Vinegar Books
Popular Apple Cider Vinegar Books:
Apple Cider Vinegar - A Modern Folk Remedy by the Earth Clinic folks, Daniel P. Kray and Earth Clinic's founder, Deirdre Layne
Our book, so clearly the best of the bunch (and unlike that review, totally unbiased)! In-depth but straightforward, Earth Clinic presents the history, science, and everyday benefits of regular or first-aid use of apple cider vinegar (ACV) as only our decade of experience and global community can do. Look for an update on ACV and baking soda use from Ted as well as great information on just how apple cider vinegar does what it does and how it can best improve your life -- all in a format you can always keep close at hand or share with loved ones. Fans of Ted, Earth Clinic's long esteemed independent contributor, will be eager to see that he gets his own place of honor in the book, with an updated discussion of the role baking soda can play alongside ACV.
Apple Cider Vinegar - Miracle Health System by the Bragg's folks. Best selling book on health benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Dr. Earl Mindell's Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar by Earl, R.Ph., Ph.D. Mindell
Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar: The Medicinal Miracle by Earl Mindell
Lose Weight with Apple Cider Vinegar by Earl Mindell
Folk Medicine by DC Jarvis. Highly recommended book!
As reported by a reviewer on Amazon.com: "All that Dr. Jarvis wrote as to what the outcome would be if an individual would follow the stated regime of vinegar, honey, and kelp I can personally attest to. The excruciating joint and muscle pain, the fatigue and chronic upper respiratory infections that were described were written as if he knew me as a patient. Having suffered the paralysis that he described on page 29 in the soft covered edition I knew that he knew and understood in detail exactly what he was writing about. This is a 'must read' for everyone who wants to get well and stay well. For those who exercise and eat right and are well this book should be read for further understanding as to how the body is manufacturing acids, utilizing acids and eliminating acids to keep them that way. This book should be brought to the forefront and promoted as a 'must have' book for every household."
The Healing Powers of Vinegar... by Cal Orey.
The Second Edition
5/29/2006: Cal emailed us: "Good news! The second edition "The Healing Powers of Vinegar: Revised and Updated" (Kensington, Sept. 6) is due to be released soon. Please let your readers know. I have included so much more interesting info--dozens more home cures and health data about amazing vinegars that are used worldwide. Cover image soon to appear. Ready to pre-order at a discount rate."
Vim & Vinegar by Melodie Morel
Honey, Garlic and Vinegar by Patrick Quillin
Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss and Good Health by Cynthia Holzapfel, Cynthia Nofziger
Apple Cider Vinegar Books - view all books listed about this subject at Amazon.
Apple Cider Vinegar History (Part 2)
We thank Jonothan Shiloka for emailing us the following:
Vinegar: A Natural Approach to Avian Management
By Wanda Barras
"Many herbalists recommend the use of raw, unpasteurized, unheated, organic apple cider vinegar as an important dietary ingredient for humans, farm animals and pets, including birds. The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care describes apple cider vinegar in this way: "Long a folk remedy, cider vinegar has been shown to improve the health of dairy cows, horses, dogs and other animals. It reduces common infections, aids whelping, improves stamina, prevents muscle fatigue after exercise, increases resistance to disease and protects against food poisoning. Cider vinegar is rich in the vitamins, minerals and trace elements found in apples, especially potassium; it normalizes acid levels [pH] in the stomach, improves digestion and the assimilation of nutrients, reduces intestinal and fecal odors, helps cure constipation, alleviates some of the symptoms of arthritis and helps prevent bladder stones and urinary tract infections."
Vinegar Through The Ages
Vinegar has been used to cure ailments for centuries. For hundreds of years, folk medicine practitioners have recommended daily doses of apple cider vinegar, not only for specific medical problems, but also for overall food health. In Asia vinegar is called the friend of Chinese herbs because it is often used to process herbal preparations. It is also successfully used in modern Chinese medicine.
Historically, the origin of vinegar was never specifically noted. Vinegar was probably discovered when one of our ancestors found that wine exposed to the air would turn sour, thereby creating vinegar. It is amongst the oldest of foods and medicines know to man. For its healing ways, vinegar has been used for thousands of years. In 400 B.C, Hypocrites, known as the father of medicine, treated patients with vinegar, making it one of the world's first medicines. Throughout biblical times, vinegar was successfully used to treat infections and wounds. For centuries medical textbooks have listed various ways to use vinegar. These uses include everything from keeping a sharp mind to purifying the waters of the body and to easing pain and alleviating dozens of other ailments. Modern laboratory analysis verifies the antibacterial and antiseptic properties of vinegar. Many of the old-time uses are just as applicable now as they were centuries ago. (Moore xii)
Natural Apple Cider Vinegar: One of Mother Nature's Most Perfect Foods
Fermenting sweet juice makes vinegar. The juice turns to wine or cider which is allowed to ferment a second time until the alcohol mixes with oxygen in the air, changing it into acetic acid and water. Natural---that is, undistilled, organic, raw, apple cider vinegar is often called one of Mother Nature's most perfect foods. Apple cider vinegar should be made from fresh, organic, crushed apples that are allowed to mature naturally in wooden barrels. Natural apple cider vinegar, found in health food stores, should be a rich amber color with the "mother" quite visible as sentiment on the bottom. The strength of vinegar is important. All varieties of vinegar contain about 4 to 7 percent acetic acid, with 5 percent being the most common amount. Acetic acid is what gives vinegar its tart and sour taste.
There is nothing beneficial about commercial distilled vinegars except for pickling, cleaning and disinfection ---they have no health value! They do not contain the health values of organic, raw apple cider vinegar with the mother still intact and viable. Distilled white vinegar and cider vinegar sold in supermarkets are considered "dead" vinegars with none of the enzymes and other live factors that make raw, unpasteurized vinegars so valuable. Distilling removes the beneficial "mother" from the vinegar, thereby, destroying the powerful enzymes and life giving minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, natural organic sodium, magnesium, sulphur, iron copper, natural organic fluorine, silicon, trace minerals, pectin and other powerful nutrients. Also destroyed are natural malic and tartaric acids, which are important in fighting body toxins and inhibiting unfriendly bacteria growth (_____ 1- 4).
Apple cider vinegar has shown to be an extremely valuable constituent in the body's biochemical operations and an essential building block in the construction of many complex substances in the body. Vinegar is low in calories and carbohydrates but does contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorus, iron and, of course, lots of potassium. A cup of ACV is 98.8% water, has 34 calories, a trace of protein, and no fat. (Moore p.viii) Acetic acid, the principal constituent in vinegar, plays an important role in the release of energy from fats and carbohydrates. It is of primary importance in the body's metabolism.
Apple Cider Vinegar Can Make Any Living Thing Healthier
Dr. D.C. Jarvis, MD who wrote "Folk Medicine, A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health" and "Arthritis and Folk Medicine", is completely convinced that apple cider vinegar could make any living thing healthier. He believes, Potassium, which is found in just the right amounts in natural apple cider vinegar "is so essential to the life of every living thing and that with out it there would be no life. Potassium is the most important of all minerals that are necessary for good health." Potassium's main function is to promote cell, tissue and organism growth. It is necessary to replace dead cells and tissue. There is no better source of potassium than vinegar---particularly natural apple cider vinegar.
Dr. Jarvis believes Apple cider vinegar can help fight infection, simply by keeping fluids where they belong---in body cells, not in bacteria. Bacteria need moisture to thrive. As bacteria multiply, they will pull necessary fluids from healthy cells in order to flourish, particularly during times of stress when resistance is low. Stress is a major agent in causing a previously sub-clinical problem to break into a full-blown illness. If the process goes unchecked illness will occur. In order to defeat bacterial infections and illness it is important to keep moisture in the cells and prevent germs from depleting that moisture. According to Dr. Jarvis: "If there is enough potassium in each body cell, it will draw moisture from the [harmful] bacteria, instead of the bacteria taking moisture from the body cells." Therefore by providing natural sources of potassium in the diet (fruit, berries, sprouts, edible leaves, edible roots, etc.) and including apple cider vinegar to that diet the body cells are provided with the necessary moisture-attracting potassium. It is interesting to note that many traditional medicines used to combat bacterial illness also work by depriving bacteria of moisture and thus keeping fluids inside the cells (O'Brien p40)
Acidic pH Balance Will Discourage Bacteria, Yeast & Fungal Growth
Apple cider vinegar destroys microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses and others, and prevents poisons from reaching the rest of the systems of the body. It has been proven to inhibit the growth of gram-negative bacilli, Pseudomonas, and Candida. The acid nature of vinegar makes the digestive tract environment unpleasant for germs and fungus. Apple cider vinegar has proven to be a natural treatment (and preventative) in simple cases of avian pediatric digestive disorders. Dr. Jarvis through his own research believes that apple cider vinegar will lower bloods natural alkalinity, bringing it closer to a natural healthy acid state. A naturally acidic digestive tract digestive, with the correct pH balance, will discourage bacteria and is less likely to grow yeast and fungus. Apple cider vinegar can assist the natural process of breaking food in the stomach. The acidic qualities of ACV will help break down protein, in the digestive system, for absorption into the bloodstream.
Apple Cider Vinegar On The Farm
For the past year and a half I have routinely added apple cider vinegar, to my baby birds' hand-feeding formula, to all drinking water and sprinkled some on the food of the animals here at our aviary and small dairy farm. These animals include several species of breeding exotic parrots, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats and LaMancha dairy goats. The vinegar keeps the water bowls and bottles very clean and sanitary and the animals seem to love it--- of course, the nutritional and health benefits are a plus. Apple cider vinegar added to young birds drinking water encourages early weaning and healthy weight gain and they will feather out faster. Adding a little raw apple cider vinegar to the hand-feeding formula water can prove nutritionally beneficial and help to inhibit the growth of yeast, fungus and bacteria. In formula a ratio of about 1/4 tsp per 4 oz water is best.
You may safely add cider vinegar to food and/or drinking water, starting with small amounts and building up to 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per 15 pounds of body weight or about 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (health food store variety best) to 8 oz water. That is about %1/4 cup per gallon of water and/or you may sprinkle or spray small amounts on bird's food. Gradually add small doses to food over time, you can help even the most finicky eater to accept this. Do not use metal food or water dishes when using vinegar, stainless steel is OK.
In Conclusion
Why Vinegar? Because it can be used medicinally, gets rid of poisons in the body, has disinfecting and cleaning properties and is a natural, nontoxic, biodegradable substance. That is, vinegar is an unadulterated food, a powerful cleansing agent and healing elixir---a naturally occurring antibiotic and antiseptic that fights germs and bacteria. We would be smart to make use of vinegar in our own lives and in our avian nurseries and breeding facilities. --- For a healthier, stronger, longer life for our animals and ourselves.
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Bitter Taste and Sometimes Exceedingly Acidic
Some apple cider vinegar brands are extremely acidic, causing heartburn and yeast infections. (Note: certain brands of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar stop a yeast infection, yet other brands are so acidic that they can actually cause a yeast infection. Thus start with a lower dose to see how your body responds to the vinegar.) 5% acidity level is what is posted on all apple cider vinegar (ACV) labels, however it seems that some brands are far more acidic than others! We once bought an expensive, organic, unpasteurized brand with a fancy gold label and got terrible heartburn that lasted for hours from just 2 teaspoons' worth!
Replied by Dcaplinger
Southwest Missouri, Usa
08/06/2016If you turn the acidic ACV into a base tonic, it's much easier to take. I usually mix 1/8 cup of ACV with a full teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), plus 1/2 to 1 full cup of water makes it so much easier to take. It waters down the bitterness, and the bicarb completely neutralizes the acidity. To me, when I drink this mix, I taste baking soda more than I do the ACV, and there is very little after taste. Always be sure to follow it up with at least 1/2 cup of water, or you are going to start burping because of the mixing of the baking soda with your stomach acids.
Replied by Amy
League City, Texas
04/13/2009If you suck apple cider vinegar through a straw, it doesn't bother your teeth nearly as much! (Remember not to brush your teeth for an hour afterwards since it softens the enamel.)"
05/11/2009: markkimb from dothan, alabama,america replies: "I can't drink apple cider vinegar, I bought capsules, 500mg. each. Help! I have no idea how much, or how often to take. Trying to help my acid reflux, any suggestions would help.thanks"
08/15/2009: Winniekate from Northern, Il replies: "Regarding: "Remember not to brush your teeth for an hour afterward since it softens the enamel.
04/13/2009: Amy from League City, Texas"Did you mean to say to Brush your teeth afterward? Or is brushing too harsh for teeth? Also, am I right in assuming from this that the enamel returns to its original strength after an hour? Thanks."
09/28/2009: E from Nw, Fl replies: "regarding the brushing your teeth...yes she is saying NOT to brush immediately, My dental hygienists have always said don't brush if you vomit (I think this might have been when I was pregnant) just to rinse with water to remove the excess acid from your mouth but if you brush immediately it can damage the enamel on your teeth since the acid has broken it down temporarily. So the poster is saying wait before brushing. Your saliva will help counteract/re balance the correct ph balance in your mouth...you could always brush your tongue and gums gently and then rinse gently but just don't scrub the teeth. Hope this helps! :)"
01/18/2010: Dandygirl from Newport Beach, Ca replies: "I have suffered from GERD...heartburn/acide reflux etc... for years...have been on medication for years and finally found my cure! I started with digestive enzymes combined with 2 apple cider vinegar pills with EVERY meal...now I ONLY use apple cider vin pills with every meal and I have NO MORE heartburn or acid reflux! I also always keep papaya enzymes to chew on after a heavy meal or anytime between meals! It's like a MIRACLE!!! :o)"
01/31/2011: Andrea from Springfield, Missouri Usa replies: "Why not try rinsing your mouth with water or bottled water to get the vinegar off of your teeth so it doesn't ruin the enamel rather than waiting an hour for your ph to return the salivia to normal, because it is probobly just eating the enamel off of your teeth during that hour after taking the ACV.
Replied by Zolton
Solon, Ohio
05/15/2014I have been using ACV for years and it does work. I suggest people to buy it in capsule form at your local drug store or online.
How to Make ACV at Home
If you live in a country where apple cider vinegar is difficult to find, try making it at home. Click here for the recipes.
Usda Breakdown of Apple Cider Vinegar
The below table is from the USDA's apple cider vinegar nutrient database. We typed in the words "Vinegar, cider" on the home page to get this chart.
Note: The USDA does not specify on the chart whether they tested a commercial, pasteurized brand (i.e., Heinz) or an organic brand (i.e., _____). We have the feeling they probably tested a commercial brand. An organic brand of apple cider vinegar may have slightly higher values.
Vinegar, cider(1)
Nutrient Units Value per 100 grams Number of Data Points Std. Error Proximates Water g 93.81 3 0.092 Energy' (2) kcal 21 0 Energy kj 90 0 Protein g 0.00 3 0 Total lipid (fat) g 0.00 3 0 Ash g 0.17 3 0.003 Carbohydrate, by difference g 0.93 0 Fiber, total dietary g 0.0 1 Sugars, total g 0.40 0 Sucrose g 0.00 1 Glucose (dextrose) g 0.10 1 Fructose g 0.30 1 Lactose g 0.00 1 Maltose g 0.00 1 Galactose g 0.00 0 Minerals Calcium, Ca mg 7 4 0.108 Iron, Fe mg 0.20 4 0.003 Magnesium, Mg mg 5 3 0.485 Phosphorus, P mg 8 3 0.244 Potassium, K mg 73 4 5.617 Sodium, Na mg 5 4 0.855 Zinc, Zn mg 0.04 3 0.005 Copper, Cu mg 0.008 3 0 Manganese, Mn mg 0.249 3 0.057 Selenium, Se mcg 0.1 0 Vitamins Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid mg 0.0 1 Thiamin mg 0.000 1 Riboflavin mg 0.000 1 Niacin mg 0.000 1 Pantothenic acid mg 0.000 0 Vitamin B-6 mg 0.000 1 Folate, total mcg 0 1 Folic acid mcg 0 0 Folate, food mcg 0 1 Folate, DFE mcg_DFE 0 0 Vitamin B-12 mcg 0.00 0 Vitamin B-12, added mcg 0.00 0 Vitamin A, IU IU 0 1 Vitamin A, RAE mcg_RAE 0 0 Retinol mcg 0 0 Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) mg 0.00 0 Vitamin E, added mg 0.00 0 Vitamin K (phylloquinone) mcg 0.0 0 Lipids Fatty acids, total saturated g 0.000 0 4:0 g 0.000 0 6:0 g 0.000 0 8:0 g 0.000 0 10:0 g 0.000 0 12:0 g 0.000 0 14:0 g 0.000 0 16:0 g 0.000 0 18:0 g 0.000 0 Fatty acids, total monounsaturated g 0.000 0 16:1 undifferentiated g 0.000 0 18:1 undifferentiated g 0.000 0 20:1 g 0.000 0 22:1 undifferentiated g 0.000 0 Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated g 0.000 0 18:2 undifferentiated g 0.000 0 18:3 undifferentiated g 0.000 0 18:4 g 0.000 0 20:4 undifferentiated g 0.000 0 20:5 n-3 g 0.000 0 22:5 n-3 g 0.000 0 22:6 n-3 g 0.000 0 Fatty acids, total trans g 0.000 0 Cholesterol mg 0 0 Phytosterols mg 0 0 Amino acids Tryptophan g 0.000 0 Threonine g 0.000 0 Isoleucine g 0.000 0 Leucine g 0.000 0 Lysine g 0.000 0 Methionine g 0.000 0 Cystine g 0.000 0 Phenylalanine g 0.000 0 Tyrosine g 0.000 0 Valine g 0.000 0 Arginine g 0.000 0 Histidine g 0.000 0 Alanine g 0.000 0 Aspartic acid g 0.000 0 Glutamic acid g 0.000 0 Glycine g 0.000 0 Proline g 0.000 0 Serine g 0.000 0 Other Alcohol, ethyl g 0.0 0 Caffeine mg 0 0 Theobromine mg 0 0 Carotene, beta mcg 0 0 Carotene, alpha mcg 0 0 Cryptoxanthin, beta mcg 0 0 Lycopene mcg 0 0 Lutein zeaxanthin mcg 0 0
1 Contains 5% acetic acid. Total proximates do not equal 100%.
2 Acetic acid is included in energy calculation.
Vitamin and Mineral Content of ACV
Scientists have reportedly measured ninety different substances in apple cider vinegar such as thirteen types of carbolic acids, four aldehydes, twenty ketones, eighteen types of alcohols, eight ethyl acetates etc. It also contains important minerals, trace elements and vitamins as well acetic acid, propionic acid, lactic acid, enzymes, amino acids as well as roughage in the form of potash and apple pectin.
Apple Cider Vinegar contains minerals and trace elements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, sulfur, copper, iron, silicon, fluorine. An alternative to drinking apple cider vinegar may be to take potassium supplements, as potassium is known to absorb excess fluids (ie, mucous) in the body. Drink lots of water if you take potassium supplements so you don't get dehydrated! Potassium, by the way, lowers high blood pressure.
Apple Cider Vinegar's vitamin content includes Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Provitamin beta-carotene, Vitamin P (bioflavonoids).
Replied by Lee
Brooklyn, NY
01/08/2010WARNING: This post on EC states that potassium supplements will lower high blood pressure. I worry that it may not be stated clearly enough: potassium supplements In Natural Forms may lower high blood pressure. Strictly taking potassium pills may actually kill you. I am speaking from experience with a doctor.
If you need potassium, make sure it is within a natural product that you may consume. That is the safest way to supplement it."
02/09/2011: Jfb Maarketing from Toronto, Ontario, Camada replies: "Hey I just started using this remedy and l can tell you one thing l am starting to feel younger and fully of energy. Have since stopped smoking and have more energy then l have had in years... Thanks for all the great information so far love all you have written about all of this great and best of all inexpensive methods of taking care of your body...
All the Best, JFB"
03/05/2011: Jms from Albany, Ny replies: "I have read everything up to this point, and I have to ask. Just above, the USDA data indicated absolutely NO vitamins or amino acids in apple cider vinegar (ACV). There are minerals, I'll give you that. But, honestly, for any other claims, how do I know it's not just wishful thinking? My ACV bottle has a pretty much empty list of nutritional info...
Replied by Kathleen
Houston, Tx.
08/15/2012I am but one voice, but I would sooner listen to the fact that apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been around for thousands of years and is known as nearly the first medicine known to man than listen to the USDA. Wishful thinking is excellent medicine, too.
We cannot believe all that is said here, but as someone mentioned a few posts back, real people talking to us. I feel more faith in these forums than listening to Gov. agencies.
Replied by Dottiep
Poteau, Oklahoma, United States
11/24/2012I have been taking apple cider vinegar (ACV) for three years now on a pretty regular basis. Now and then I slack off for awhile, but I always come back to it. I have allergies, acid reflux and a weight control problem. I have managed to conquer all three of these issues, plus keep down colds and infections by using ACV on a regular basis. I LOVE the taste. I mix mine in warm water and add a teaspoon of raw honey just to make it a little more palatable. I started doing this at night because that's when my acid reflux is the worst. I was terribly overweight at the time and I noticed my weight started dropping. I was pleased and continued to take it. I am now within 20 lbs of my desired weight and I will get there by using this formula. I mix 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar, 12 oz. warm water, 1 tsp raw honey and I drink it slowly at bedtime. I also have a blood pressure problem that is now completely under control and has been for some time.
While I do still take medication, I now only take ONE pill daily instead of three different ones twice daily. Apple cider vinegar is one of the best cures I have found and it works no matter how old you are. I was very ill for 8 years before I discovered ACV and its many uses. I started taking it three years ago and I am amazed at the difference in my energy level, my ability to move around, my quality of life in general and my overall health. My doctor is even more amazed. I also take a tablespoon of bee pollen every morning for my vitamins, but that's another story altogether. I encourage anyone who has health issues to consult your doctor about taking ACV and honey and bee pollen, but I assure you, unless you are allergic to something in the bee pollen, you WILL feel better. It will happen gradually and one day you will realize you feel better than you've felt in years and you are doing more than you have in years.
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Posted by Angeli (Manassas, Va) on 08/16/2012
I too have been helped by using the Apple Cider Vinegar. The acid reflux is so bad that I have heartburn that feels like a rubber band across my chest pulling in both directions and it hurts to laugh, cough or twist and bend. When I take the apple cider vinegar this goes away. I use the below combination
1 cup heated water
2 TBLS unfiltered ACV
2 TBLS Raw natural unfiltered honey
Not only does it help with my stomach, the acid reflux it is also helping me with my hair and skin and boy am I full of energy. Hate to brag too much they may raise the price of this natural product that God made and the goverment may try to alter it by adding all kinds of junk to it. Can't beat the benefits. One way to stay healthy and not depend on this new healthcare insurance that the government is pushing.
Posted by Taz (Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa) on 04/03/2012
I have had such bad bouts of reflux. When I had my gallbladder removed it improved. But this have gotten stressful medication prices have hit the ceiling never mind to mention the side effects. Out of desperation I googled a natural remedy. I used normal vinegar and it worked. So I know that the apple cider vinegar is going to be even more effective. Thank you!!!
Posted by Gary (Palm Desert, Ca) on 02/03/2012
About 12 years ago, I read that taking a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) and a teaspoon of honey in an 8 oz glass of water twice a day would help lower cholesterol... I don't know if that helped... but what I do know is that my heartburn and what I later found out was called gerd disappeared.
I could be having a severe attack of heartburn and take a teaspoon ACV in a half glass of water and it will immediately disappear.
If I take a teapsoon in an 8 oz or even smaller glass once or twice a day, I almost never experience either heartburn or gerd. I've recommended this to several friends, it has worked for most of them!
Posted by Kevel (Marysville, Washington) on 01/04/2012
Hey everyone. I'm only 21 and turning 22 in a few weeks and I feel my health is robbing me of my youth. I'm am plagued with digestive issues for about a year now and my doctor told me that I may have functional dyspepsia and mild ibs. I also have acne issues. And just two months ago I started to have symptoms of acid reflux like the throat sensation and chest tightness after eating. I felt miserable and helpless so I searched the internet for remedies and came across the apple cider vinegar remedy for heartburn and reflux. I started drinking apple cider vinegar about 1 tablespoon mixed in a glass of water roughly 8-10 oz twice a day. It is about a week and a half since I started drinking the AVC and so far there are no improvements. I still have reflux symptoms after eating, acne flare ups and loose stools (which is maybe due to the detox effect of the apple cider vinegar). I'm just wondering how much time does it take for me to see improvements or am I taking the wrong dosage of apple cider vinegar? thank you guys a lot.
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Jacksonville, Ar
01/17/2013I wanted to respond to Kevel from Marysvill, Washington regarding apple cider vinegar (ACV). First of all, I am not a professional health provider, but I did want to relay my own experiences so far, using ACV, and hopefully add some suggestions. The first thing I would recommend is to see a doctor for all of your symptoms. That being said, here are my own experiences, which some are similar to your own. I have been diagnosed with acid reflux and have been taking the "purple pill" for years!! Like you, I searched the internet for more natural solutions to my many illnesses. I also have adult onset asthma, chronic sinusitis, hives, allergies, mild acne, and high blood pressure.... But I am also a lot older than you, so hopefully you won't have to go through what I did! Not to mention the tremendous money I have spent for all of these meds over the years... I could have bought a small country!! Anyway, in my search, I found several websites that basically said the same things about apple cider vinegar, which was that it has been used for centuries, starting with Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician, who was considered to be the father of western medicine, who not only advocated ACV, but used it himself!
And so with all of the knowledge that I gained in my investigation of ACV, along with a LOT of testimonials, especially here at EC, I decided to try it! I am so glad I did! I have been taking ACV now for going on 7 weeks and it has "quieted" my system! I find I have so many benefits.... Some I hadn't expected! I no longer need "the purple pill" because I don't suffer from the symptoms of acid reflux; I am weening myself off of all my medication... Just to see if all I need is apple cider vinegar... But I still have my meds on stand by... Just in case! My mild acne has totally gone away; my blood pressure has stabilized; my sinus are just as clear without sinus meds... AND without the side effects! I also don't have upset stomach, and my appetite has subsided a LOT!!! Other side benefits is that I'm losing weight and I sleep a little more soundly at night! I don't know what kind of ACV you're using, but make sure that it unpasturized, raw and organic with "The Mother", which is the enzyme that settles at the bottom of the bottle, and part of the normal production process with natural apple cider vinegar. That's where all the "good stuff" is. Each time you use it, make sure to shake the bottle very well before using. For a while, there was a company that is pretty popular for making this type of apple cider vinegar (ACV), but now another familiar company that is known for making vinegar of all kinds, (found in grocery stores) has just introduced their own version with "The Mother", and it's just as good! I take about 3 tablespoons with 3 tablespoons of raw honey (the raw honey needs also be organic, and also has a lot of health benefits! ), mix that together well, then add 8-12 ounces of purified drinking water. I add ice, then sip through a straw, (otherwise, the ACV eats at your tooth enamel over time). I do this twice a day... Like clockwork. I am so pleased with my results, and I hope you will continue to take it! I hope it works as well for you as it has for me!! God Bless you in your quest!!
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Somewhere, Europe
01/18/2013Kevel and U Taylor, it seems to all boil down to whether one has TOO LITTLE or TOO MUCH acid in the stomach. For too little, the apple cider vinegar (ACV) is marvelous, but if someone doesn't get benefits from it, and the situation is agravated, then the opposite measure (baking soda) would probably be more helpful.
Posted by Shaina (Bloomington, In) on 04/21/2011
ACV help acid reflux because your body needs more stomach acid. The body may also need more digestable foods. The combination between a poor diet (may be a personal dietary situation, or processed conventional food including pasturized dairy products) that is had to digest and the body not having the resources it needs to produce the stomach acid to fully digest this food. Without enough acid to digest, indigestion (not digesting) occurs and results in burning of the esophagus.
Inhibiting stomach acid production with an antacid may halt the burning but will surely increase the digestion problems, probably resulting in constipation or other digestive upset. Would seem better to tackle the source of the issue than to compound stressors, through to each his own. Vitamin C also helps this greatly.
Posted by Mike (Casper, Wy ) on 08/15/2010
I had very bad Gerd conditions. Occasionally I could not even digest my food for days. I would have night sweats and general flu like feelings. I was prescribed pills from the doctor, and also tried the over the counter pills, all with varying results of success depending upon the severity of my condition. I had all the fun tests done on my digestive system with no real issues found, except Barrett's esophageal which the acid burning my throat caused. I determined to resolve the problem, and read many articles about diet. For me it was coffee, smoking, and stress which caused my worst break outs (in hindsight). Alcohol could also trigger an outbreak. Not overloading my body with coffee all day and drinking in the evening accompanied with smoking throughout, alone made a big difference. But while I was making these changes in diet I found information on how pills might not be that great for someone either, and I found Ted's recipe. Perhaps I should say I found the ACV treatment first, which didn't do anything for me, but then I added the Baking Soda, and what a difference! I threw the pills away and have never been back since! I began taking it 2-3 times a day, and after a week I was doing it only occasionally. Now I take it only as needed, maybe once or twice a month, though it wouldn't hurt if I did it more regularly. My most serious gerd symptoms are gone and now I only get occasional heartburn when that diet I spoke about earlier gets a little heavy on the bad stuff. But just one or two treatments in a day have me back on track. Make no mistake, for the worst conditions, you must modify your diet. I cut the coffee, stopped smoking (for awhile), and limit my alcohol consumption (though it's worse or as bad as coffee to me). After making difficult changes I was able to return to normal enjoyments in moderation. All things in moderation is something which must be observed for the best recovery. My mix is slightly different than Ted's by accident. I was confused about the water so I only used enough to slightly dilute the mixture, about 2-3 ounces of water (an easy amount to take in one or two gulps). A minute later I let out a big burp and I feel instant relief everywhere. If I do not feel better or burp I give it about 30 minutes and I do it again. I've never had to do it a third time, and once the symptoms are gone I don't do it again until they return. Usually I will be back in moderation mode and it isn't necessary until my next slip up. Also, I only use 1/4 to 1/3 teaspoon of baking soda to two teaspoons of ACV, so a lot of baking soda is not necessary, as has been mentioned. This is not a temporary daily fix like antacids, the effects seem to last days. Recently I was with friends for a weekend. It was early evening when we started drinking and my reflux began hammering me more than I had seen in a long time. I took this remedy and resumed to the festivities (hoping it would undo the damage that had already started and allow me to continue what I had started) and with only 1 dose I was fine all that weekend through the all "fun". I am posting this because my friends made alot of fun for me for this recipe. I explained that I did not know how it works, but I have tried alot of things and it just works. And works it does! Apparently, it can even stop reflux dead in its tracks when moderation isn't optional! My friends aren't convinced (likely far from it), but if you suffer, try this, it works, and it cost maybe 5 bucks for a 6 month supply. It has been about 2 years since I first read and begun this cure, thank you Ted! I try to pass it along to those who will listen.
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Sedalia, Mo
10/10/2012This is in response to comments made by mike of casper, wyoming. Your mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar and baking soda worked instantly for me! I have suffered from gerd for a long time due to a side effect from a med. I was put on ranitidine and then graduated to prilosec for this new horror. I have been trying desperately to find a natural way to control gerd. I don't want to take a medication to counteract another's side effects. So.. I found this site and read your comment yesterday and I simply do not know how to thank you! This horrible gerd has vanished!
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Jersey City, NJ
04/01/2015Hi I know it's hard to explain your friends but there is one medicine from India that Is Eno, which works on same concept, this is instant gas, acid relievers. It comes in flavored powdered form. Just put into 6 oz of water and drink. After 6 seconds, burp will come and all set. Magically it gives instant relief, thanks for sharing your experience; it's very helpful to me.
Posted by Keith (Monroeville, Nj, Usa) on 03/17/2010
HI...Im 54 yrs.and I've had heartburn since I was a child. It got worse the older I got. My Mom always cooked us a well balanced dinner. By the time I was in my late teens I had severe heartburn and always had antiacids in my pocket. Even kept baking soda in my lunch box.We couldnt afford going to doctors unless it was an emergency. I had insurance when the first brand of Acid Reflux meds came out in the mid 80's. I thought it was a Blessing. Soon I lost my insurance and could buy some over the counter brands. But it always seemed to come back twice as bad when I didnt take anything, and a pack of antiacids only lasted 2 days.
I tried 2 teaspoons of acv to 8oz of water 3-4 times a day. It burns going down. So I added 1/4 teaspoon to it. Its been about 2 weeks now. I havnt had to take any meds yet. I have more energy. My sinuses are getting better. But I still have a little heartburn. How can acv be a alkaliser if it says acidity right on the bottle.


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By Christina Douglas, 9th Mission Support Command Public AffairsAugust 10, 2010
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Fellow Soldiers, families, friends and guests gathered to honor and bid farewell to the Soldiers of the 305th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment in a deployment ceremony here Aug. 8.
The 20-person, Army Reserve unit is scheduled to deploy to Iraq to provide critical public affairs support as U.S. Forces-Iraq transitions from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn.
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Each and every Soldier had some part of their normal daily lives that they would miss, whether it was their family or their friends. But for one Soldier, surfing was equally as difficult to say goodbye to.
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Good value for the money and convenient location
I travel several times a year on business and get to stay in extremely nice 4 or 5 star hotels. The Da Vinci Hotel is clearly not one of these hotels, but it doesn't pretend to be. It is what it is -- a clean, safe, inexpensive (for New York), no-frills hotel in a GREAT location to see Broadway (and off-Broadway) shows and tour New York City sites. My wife and I stayed for 4 nights while we went to Broadway shows each night and toured the city during the day. The hotel room was just a place to clean up for shows and sleep. You don't need anything fancy or luxurious to do that. If you want see New York and not go broke doing it, this is a great deal. We were able to see 4 Broadway shows because we didn't spend $300 a night on a hotel room. I think the people who have complained are just a little spoiled. We would stay there again.
NIGHTMARE! Our experience at the Da Vinci sent us out onto the street the next morning in the pouring rain, desperately looking for a new hotel. The room was in dire need of cleaning ... oh, just call it filthy. Cigarette burns everywhere! After surviving the night, we discovered there was no hot water or water pressure for a morning shower. When management finally responded, it was too little, too late. We announced we were checking out, and they demanded payment for two nights. We countered that we could dispute the payment for the night of misery with our credit card company, and they backed off. Shut it down!
Not the worst hotel but not very good either
The staff was not rude but did lack the friendliness that you would expect from any establishment. The room I stayed in had carpet worn down to the plastic in multiple areas. The bathroom lacked any place to set toiletries down. The power would not stay on in our room, though the maint. staff responded very quickly to the problem and resolved it.
the decor was horrible (to include paintings that would inspire Rip Torn to feel blue). The heater in our room was very loud ( the elevator as well) all hours of the night. The restaurant downstairs was beautiful and the staff was good..however the cuisine was not woth the $$. My ravioli tasted like it was canned and was hard (the sauce was good though. The hotel was OK overall but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless you really just needed a room with a stained and dirty bed spread
Da Vinci--a taste of Europe
Great location, room was small but OK. Bathroom could have used a flat surface to put toiletries. Bathroom nicely remodeled in granite. Pipes (steam radiator heat) were noisy. It was sometimes necessary to use air conditioning to counteract the heat! Staff was pleasant. It was a trick to find the "sweet spot" for the hot water in the shower. Continental Breakfast had European hard rolls. McDonald's is next door and Al's Soup Kitchen International (inspiration for Seinfeld's Soup Nazi) is a block away. I would stay again if the price was right for a short stay.
Too Noisy
Having just come back from a 3 night stay at this Hotel I would like to add my comments. Very clean, friendly staff, good location. The only problem was the small room for 3 adults and very very noisy pipe's.
unable to turn off heating so we had very sleep for 3 night's. The room was so hot and only had a small window
Ideal location
Ideal location for a short stay in New york, staff friendly, hotel clean, restaurant very good, only problems no coffee maker in our room and as it went cold the heating did not appear to work, but we had a hreat time
Great hotel!
We stayed at teh Da Vinci Hotel in June for three nights and I must say: very good value for money considering the excellent location (walking distance of central park and times square) and the complementary breakfast. That saved us a lot of money each day. One problem: we had practically no hot water for two days. The staff tried to fix it for us and later gave us a discount on our rooms, but we don't believe the problem was fixed that well, it seemed like the capacity of the heater was not large enough for the complete hotel.
After two days, the problem was fixed though. If you have hot water, it's the best value for money hotel in NYC!
Stay far far away
I am writing to save any others the horrors of this hotel. I was relying heavily on the reviews of others here who called it a good clean hotel...... NOT SO!!! Let's forget the surly staff upon check in who informed us of a $20 early check in fee.. (others at the hotel later were much nicer however).. How about the wrinkled sheets that looked like at least a week of other guests had slept in them, the towels with holes..but let's get to the reason I checked out at 2 am in the morning... a cockroach in my bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did not honor confirmation
I have traveled all over the world with hotel confirmations in hand. I have never had a problem until encountering the Da Vinci Hotel. I was told upon arrival that they could not honor my confirmation (which I had in hand--numbered and priced)and I wasw informed that they had tried, but failed, to book me elsewhere. The manager was not on site to handle my problem and merely spoke to me via cell phone to basically say, "tough luck." The hotel did not make any attempt to rectify the situation.
Good, clean hotel
Two girl friends and I stayed at the Da Vinci hotel. The location was excellent! It's on a quiet street off of Broadway. It's within walking distance from Times Square, theater distict, and the Hard Rock Cafe!!
The only negative thing I can think of is that our toilet got clogged - old plumbing. However, someone came --literally --within two mintues to fix it. The decorations were nice, marble bathroom, brand new tv, large beds, and a fair-sized room for New York boutique hotel. I recommend this hotel if you want a nice, quaint, boutique hotel in an excellent location!
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Lack of interoperability in communications is an urgent problem affecting every level of government as well as citizen trust in government. The basic problem is that when different first-responder organizations convene at an incident scene, their radios are incompatible because they operate over different frequencies and use different techniques. The consequences, underscored by recent incidents, are uncoordinated responses and a fragmented chain of command that can hinder the ability to save lives, property, and infrastructure. Communications interoperability is also recognized as a vital element of effective day-to-day public safety services. Incidents ranging from Amber alerts to hurricanes typically require response from multiagency task forces. Members might include government agencies, private assistance groups, and enterprises—all of which typically use incompatible radio systems.
Public safety agencies have tried things like swapping radios, mutual-aid channels, and gateways that bridge two or more radio systems. Although all of these approaches provide some benefit, none completely solves the inherent limitations of radio communications. These limitations include a lack of standards, exclusion of people using devices other than radios, inability to communicate from outside the radio range, and lack of resiliency of the radio infrastructure, such as when towers topple in high winds or fire.
An approach based on IP standards—variously called radio over IP or voice over IP—overcomes these limitations. When radio communications travel over IP networks like any other kind of voice, video, or data traffic, public safety agencies can communicate, collaborate, and coordinate response using any radio system, in any location with a connection to an IP network. Use of IP networks also enables public safety agencies to augment radio with other types of voice traffic as well as video and data, increasing situational awareness by delivering the right information to the right people at the right time and in the right format. The inherent advantages of IP—standards, redundancy and resiliency, and scalability—are especially valuable in public safety environments.
This white paper begins by examining the challenges of communications interoperability for day-to-day operations as well as emergency response. Next it explains how sending radio communications over an IP network addresses the challenges. It concludes with a description of the Cisco® IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS), in use today by public safety agencies and enterprises to enhance safety.
Challenges of Communications Interoperability—and the Price of its Absence
Immediate Challenge: Radio Interoperability
Today's immediate need is for radio interoperability. First responders from different jurisdictions need the ability to participate in the same talk group so that they can collaborate and better coordinate their response. Even the public is aware of the role that the lack of radio interoperability played in response to recent disasters, and every new failure raises that awareness further.
Government initiatives mitigate the problem somewhat, but not entirely. Regional and state networks are helpful, but if an incident extends or progresses across state lines, the participating agencies cannot all communicate directly: the limits of the radio "island" simply are larger. Similarly, radios based on the new Project 25 (P25) standard mitigate the interoperability problem because they can communicate with older radios using a variety of frequencies and technologies. However, at least one of any two agencies needs P25-compliant radios to communicate, a situation that is not likely to occur for many years because of long funding cycles for radio systems, legislative problems, and long deployment timeframes.
Three reasons underlie this situation:
1. The radio spectrum is fragmented. The FCC originally allocated portions of the low end of the frequency range to public safety. As technology improved, the FCC began assigning frequencies in other bands to alleviate congestion. Today, public safety operates in 10 different bands.
2. Commercial, standards-based technologies have not been available. Historically, radio systems have been dominated by a few vendors with proprietary technology, and public safety represented a small market. Therefore, public safety could not take advantage of standardized or commercial off-the-shelf technologies, nor did it benefit from innovations in the broader market for communications technology and devices.
3. Radio equipment has a very long lifecycle, and funding is infrequent. By the time an agency purchases new radio systems, the new radios often are not compatible with those purchased earlier by neighboring jurisdictions.
Larger Challenge: Interoperability Is About More than Just Radio
In fact, the communications challenge in public safety transcends radio interoperability. Some members of the chain of command inevitably will be outside radio range when an incident occurs. What if they could join the radio channel using cell phones, landline phones, IP phones, or desktop PCs? And what if an incident commander could easily patch in an expert who does not have a radio, such as another country's expert on a contagious disease or a particular form of contamination? Today these steps require communicating through a dispatcher—a scenario that can delay critical decisions and introduce the possibility of misunderstandings.
Addressing the challenge requires reframing it—from radio interoperability to more general communications interoperability (Figure 1). Situational awareness improves when first responders and commanders can access:
● Video sent from surveillance cameras
● Data sent to and from the mobile data terminals in law enforcement vehicles, which operate over push-to-talk (PTT) networks
● Instant messages sent from computers and handheld personal digital assistants (PDAs) carried by field personnel
● Geographic information systems
● Hazardous materials databases
● Data from earthquake, air quality, and other environmental sensors
The ability to deliver video and data to first responders in real time enhances situational awareness beyond what voice alone can provide. For example, streaming video helps a field commander organize resources commensurate with the threat, such as overwhelming force for a hostage situation or coordinated fire, police, and emergency medical services during a chemical spill or fire.
Today, the different forms of communications vital to decision making in public safety—radio, voice, data, and video—are isolated on their own networks. Ideally, agencies that make an investment in radio or voice interoperability should be able to capitalize on it also for sharing data and streaming video.
Why the Need Has Become Urgent
Increased Interjurisdictional Cooperation
Recent developments have increased the urgency of communications interoperability in public safety. For example, today it is far more likely than ever before that multiple jurisdictions will cooperate in incident response. One reason is the need for intelligent, responsive counterterrorism. Another is the increased attention paid to protecting facility access, critical infrastructure in the public and private sector, and emergency response services. Yet another is society's increasing vulnerability to severe hurricanes and other weather-related disasters.
Interjurisdictional collaboration also applies to day-to-day public safety operations as well as emergency response. Examples include the Olympic Games and other major sporting events, political and diplomatic events, and conventions. Similarly, agencies increasingly expect to collaborate during crimes that span agency jurisdictions, such as car chases, gang crimes, and Amber alerts.
Proliferation of New Communications Technologies
Recently introduced communications technologies also exacerbate interoperability problems. When multiple agencies convene, the mix of communications devices might include:
● Traditional UHF, VHF, 700-MHz, and 800-MHz radios
● PTT radios
● Outdoor wireless radios using new public radio frequency allocations at 2.4 GHz and 4.9 GHz
● New trunking systems, which conserve spectrum and establish a queue to handle demand for voice or data channels
● PTT-over-cellular phones
● PDAs with instant messaging (IM) capability, especially useful for relaying numerical information such as location coordinates
In the absence of an interoperability solution, these different, incompatible communications technologies effectively isolate first responders even as they work side by side.
Limitations of Existing Interoperability Approaches
Public safety agencies have attempted to work around the lack of radio interoperability in the following ways:
● Swapping gear—In mutual-aid situations, some agencies equip first responders with multiple voice devices, such as two or three radios and a cell phone. This solution is an effective low-cost one for small events, such as crowd control, but it is ineffective for larger events and disasters. Furthermore, if the radio infrastructure sustains damage, communications cease—and command structures crumble.
● Mutual-aid channels—National or regional mutual-aid channels are set aside for use by multiple agencies that are collaborating for incident response. Although useful, mutual-aid channels can be difficult to use because of restrictions and guidelines governing usage. In addition, after first responders set their handsets to the mutual-aid channel, they cannot participate in their own agency's operational channel during the incident.
● Relaying communication through dispatchers—If decision makers in different agencies need to communicate through their respective dispatchers, escalating response can take longer. In addition, the inability to directly hear background noise or the urgency in the first responder's voice can compromise situational awareness.
● Radio interoperability gateways—These tactical solutions enable personnel using two or more different radio systems to join the same channel. But they do not provide a long-term solution to communications interoperability because they do not support standard phones, they do not enable commanders to monitor situations from outside the radio range, they are costly, and by tying up multiple frequencies they increase the likelihood that someone cannot join a channel, impeding effective response.
IP: A New Approach to Public Safety Interoperability and Collaboration
A technology that solves the challenges of communications interoperability already exists, in Internet Protocol. Radio traffic from existing radio systems can travel over existing IP networks just like any other kind of voice, video, or data traffic. An IP-based interoperability solution enables public safety agencies to continue using their existing radio and communications systems while gaining the inherent benefits of IP networks, which include resiliency, scalability, and management using widely available skills and tools.
Through the use of accepted standards, IP-based interoperability systems protect an agency's existing and future investments in equipment. Agencies can continue using their existing PTT radio systems and freely add new radios and IP phones that coexist with existing radios from any vendor. The standards-based approach also reduces the costs of acquiring technology, an advantage that has largely eluded public safety agencies because of their reliance on proprietary radio systems. Agencies that use the IP network for radio communications are free to purchase whatever radio and voice system best meets their needs because any system can communicate with any other over an IP network.
Following are the major advantages of IP for solving the challenges of communications interoperability.
● IP supports new communications devices and technologies in addition to radios—Radios do not talk to radios; rather, people communicate with people. With IP standards-based technologies, people can communicate with other people regardless of the type of device or communications technology they are using. IP enables PTT everywhere, using radios, cell phones, IP phones, or analog phones. The location of the user becomes far less important, facilitating centralized or distributed command and control. That is, decision makers can monitor talk groups from home or even another country because of the global reach of IP. Furthermore, users can switch from one device to another—from cell phone to radio, for example—as events dictate or as people travel.
● IP enables flexible command and control and multiagency collaboration—With existing approaches to radio interoperability, anyone who has been issued a radio—or has seized one—can access channels. It is not possible to dynamically control access as the incident escalates and deescalates. With IP, in contrast, a dispatcher or incident commander can dynamically control all assets from a Web browser, enabling agencies to better support collaborative emergency services and communications. A communications interoperability system based on IP standards enables agencies to preserve their existing command and control and standard operating procedures. They gain more flexibility regarding how, when, and where they will engage in incident response, and how they will communicate with other organizations—irrespective of their location or radio technology.
● IP enables resilience—Radio infrastructures are subject to physical failures from fire, earthquake, power outage, and more. So is the public switched telephone network (PSTN). For example, months after Katrina, multiple primary public safety answering points (PSAPs), which relied on PSTN connectivity, were still not operational. "From Katrina, we learned that we cannot rely on any specific infrastructure: PSTN, radio tower, or other," says Kevin Ross of the New York State Emergency Management Office. "We need the option of reconstituting communications from a disaster recovery site that is on a different power grid, with different phone providers."
● IP scales for any size emergency—Tactical radio-to-radio interoperability bridges can falter under the high traffic volume of large-scale emergencies. They can also tie up multiple frequencies, potentially preventing first responders and commanders from joining a channel. With an IP-based system for communications interoperability, agencies can use a central, Web-based interface to scale and dynamically extend their span of control.
Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System
The Cisco IPICS system, already in use in U.S. organizations in the public and private sector, transcends radio interoperability to provide comprehensive communications interoperability. Phase 1, available now, combines radio and voice interoperability, enabling people to join the same talk group using any type of radio as well as cell phones, IP phones, and standard phones.
Whereas other vendors have approached radio interoperability by layering an application on top of the IP network, Cisco IPICS is designed to take full advantage of the inherent attributes of IP, including open standards, availability, redundancy, resiliency, and scalability. Agencies that deploy Cisco IPICS for radio interoperability can use the same IP network infrastructure for other types of voice, video, and data traffic, including IM and sensor information. Integrated IP makes Cisco IPICS a comprehensive platform that is faster and has a longer life than interoperability systems that use IP for transport alone. Because it reflects Cisco's expertise in IP networks, Cisco IPICS provides several distinct advantages.
● Unifies the chain of command—By delivering voice when needed, anywhere in the world with a network connection, Cisco IPICS makes it easier to extend, delegate, and escalate across the chain of command. If a riot breaks out, for example, a police chief who is away from the city and outside the coverage area can log in using a cell phone and participate in the event in real time. The Cisco IPICS solution can actually increase the effectiveness of mutual-aid channels by bringing them back from the scene to the IP network and distributing those channels to command and control at the dispatch center. Unlike public safety solutions designed for one layer in the chain of command, Cisco IPICS delivers actionable information to every layer: headquarters, field headquarters, PSAP and emergency operations center, mobile incident command, and field personnel and vehicles. By unifying the entire chain of command, Cisco IPICS enables public safety networking.
● Provides global reach—With Cisco IPICS, the physical location of commanders, field resources, and dispatchers becomes less of a concern. For example, an expert on a particular disease can provide real-time guidance to field personnel anywhere in the world from any Internet-connected PC, IP phone, telephone, or mobile cell phone. Public safety agencies with Cisco IPICS can also collaborate with enterprises, which become valuable resources for public safety when they give government agencies permission to use their IP-based resources such as streaming video of a hostage situation or fire, intelligent building management systems, and hazardous materials databases.
● Speeds decision making—By enabling people to communicate directly instead of through a dispatcher, Cisco IPICS enables people to more quickly obtain the information they need to make decisions. Members of the chain of command can participate from any location, using any radio system, IP phone, telephone, cell phone, or PC with the appropriate software.
● Improves flexibility of command and control—Cisco IPICS enables more flexible command and control for day-to-day operations as well as emergency response. Agencies can apply established memoranda of understanding defining policy and governance, such as controlling how many people can join a channel during normal operations and emergencies. Incident commanders can give permission for participants to talk or require participants to engage in listen-only mode. At emergency scenes, commanders can connect disparate radio and phone systems at any location with IP connectivity. The dispatch center does not have to be in the same location as the equipment. The Cisco IPICS system can reside in any hardened facility: a network operations center, PSAP, emergency operations center, or mobile command vehicle.
● Increases personnel effectiveness by reducing information overload—First responders can be overwhelmed by nonpertinent information transmitted over radio channels. Cisco IPICS enables incident commanders to selectively deliver information only to the people who need it, relieving specialized personnel from having to determine which communications are pertinent to their immediate responsibility. The incident command can push information to any individual on the system and can quickly integrate individuals into an incident talk group.
● Offers ease of use—Unlike radio interoperability gateways, Cisco IPICS provides an intuitive, Web-based interface that is easy for network administrators to use and maintain (Figure 2). Cisco IPICS features an incident management console that supports distribution of command and control as well as converged incident management communications systems, modalities, devices, and services.
● Reduces costs—Cisco IPICS takes advantage of the same IP network that the agency already uses for data. By converging its previously separate radio, voice, video, and data networks, the New York State Emergency Management Office reduced recurring costs enough to fully fund a disaster recovery site. The return on investment results from lower labor costs associated with managing and maintaining communications technologies, dispatch, and interoperability systems and from enabling faster, better, and more effective emergency response.
Consider the following scenarios and the improved outcomes that Cisco IPICS makes possible.
Scenario 1: During a highway chase that spans multiple jurisdictions, an officer calls the dispatcher for help because of shots fired.
● Before: The dispatcher in one jurisdiction calls the dispatcher in the other and relays the information, creating delays that can affect the outcome.
● After: The dispatcher in the second jurisdiction listens in, speeding the decision-making loop. Or, if the jurisdictions have a memorandum of understanding, the officer can communicate directly with the local dispatcher with a radio or cell phone. When multiple agencies converge in one area, they can use multiple communications technologies to reach their own networks and operational teams and stay in touch by a variety of channels.
Scenario 2: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children arrives at a disaster site to help connect missing people to those looking for them.
● Before: The number of volunteer groups searching the area is limited by the number of available radios.
● After: More search groups can be dispatched because they can use cell phones to patch into channels.
Scenario 3: A large protest occurs while the police chief is away from the city.
● Before: The chief uses a cell phone to call a dispatcher, who relays information between the chief and personnel at the scene.
● After: The chief uses a cell phone to patch into the radio environment, increasing situational awareness and decreasing delays.
Scenario 4: In September 2005, the New York State Emergency Management Office was deployed to Camp Smith, in Westchester County, to help process hurricane evacuees from New Orleans.
● Before: Communications would have been severely limited for the three or four days the phone company needed to bring in phone lines and T1 lines for Internet connectivity.
● After: Using Cisco IPICS, the agency established communications available over an 800-MHz trunking system in just 2.5 hours, using a satellite dish for network connectivity.
Radio interoperability is just one part of the larger goal of communications interoperability, a vital aspect of public safety. IP brings low cost, resiliency, and global reach to the service of communications interoperability, extending the life and value of existing radio systems and giving public safety agencies an important tool for more efficient day-to-day operations as well as disaster preparedness and response.
Cisco IPICS is integrated with the IP network rather than simply using the IP network for transport. This innovation enhances the effectiveness of public safety agencies in emergency response as well as in day-to-day operations by improving availability, redundancy, resiliency, and scalability. In addition, because Cisco IPICS is based on IP standards, agencies can freely acquire new IP-standards-based communications technologies as they become available, positioning the agency to take advantage of future innovations.
For More Information
For more information about Cisco IPICS, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/ipics.
For more information about Cisco Unified Communications solutions, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/voice.


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Just set up a new domain with latest version.
Main Issue is that it is impossible to switch to VISUAL mode, all I see is this and clicking on tabs, doesn't help:
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Another issue is that TEXT color in this situation is white on white background (See the selection I did).
So basically WP 3.2 is total nightmare for me.
I did try to deactivate plug-ins and basic theme, still didn't change a thing.
Didn't work on FF 3.6, latest Chrome, nor opera 9.6.


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