Mamavation Beauty

Did you know that something in your pantry has been used as a healing elixir since 400 B.C.? It’s true! Raw apple cider vinegar was used by the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, for a multitude of things. It’s been used throughout history and is still just as useful today. In fact, in even more ways than you think. Below, you’ll find 25 ways to it and one way to save money when you buy it. This list will leave you reaching for a bottle of ACV instead of a bottle full of toxins that could be harming your family and lowering their I.Q. Be sure to always choose organic apple cider vinegar to make sure it’s truly toxin free, as apples are the most contaminated fruit.

Breast cancer has long been a problem for American women, but recently it’s gotten even worse. The American Cancer Society report, "Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2013-2014 (PDF)," states that in 2013, over 39,000 women in the U.S. "were expected to die from breast cancer. Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths in women." Could an armpit cleanse reduce your chances of breast cancer?

There are probably a ton of personal products in your medicine cabinet, but is there also coconut oil in there? If not, make room. This tropical oil has been gaining some serious popularity recently, and it’s not without merit. Coconuts are loaded with nutrients– iron, magnesium, calcium, and even vitamin C. Coconuts are also high in antioxidants, which mop up harmful free radicals and help prevent chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.