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Raisin Remedy Does Not Require Alcohol

Q. I read a recent column about golden raisins soaked in gin. I tried these a few years ago for joint pain and wrote to you about them. I also told you that I didn’t use gin, but instead soaked the raisins in a combination of apple cider vinegar and honey.

I DO HOPE you tell people about that option. It is important for people who either don’t drink alcohol or shouldn’t. It’s also less expensive, for those who can’t afford gin.

The alternative worked wonders and not just for me, but also for others I know about. Recovering alcoholics in particular should know of the alternative.

A. We were pleased to learn that apple cider vinegar, with or without honey, could substitute for gin in this remedy. You are right that many people should be avoiding the temptation of alcohol, even in small quantities.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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