Jean, I sometimes have moms use apple cider vinegar topically when they have all the predisposing conditions for thrush, but no symptoms, especially if they have a significant history. As to internal use--ACV is used to alkilinize and detoxify the body. ACV is used by organic farmers to prevent mastitis and I have read of it being recommended by midwives for mastitis. It is used by many people as a daily tonic to keep the body alkaline and the immune system strong. I do not know the whole history or who suggested it, but ACV is not a bad idea. The only concern is that ACV should be very diluted so that it does not damage teeth. Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA "Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:00:35 -0500 From: "J M Westerlund-Rice, MPH, RD" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: vinegar for chronic mastitis?? Someone recommended that my client take 4-6 Teaspoons of apple cider vinegar per day to prevent mastitis. This poor mom drinks it in apple juice everyday. Has anyone heard of this? Any references would be appreciated. Thank you. Jean Westerlund-Rice, MPH. RD Breastfeeding Specialist " *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html