Honey is among of the oldest sweeteners found on earth. Lucky for us, honey also has many natural health benefits and uses. It's been considered a wonderful healing
agent for ages.
It is a viscous and sweet fluid made by bees from the nectar of a pollinating flowers.
Honey can be found in a variety of colors, from almost white down to darker colors such as red, amber, or brown. Honey is an amazing antibacterial agent which comprises mainly of sugars such as glucose, fructose, minerals {i.e. magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate}, vitamins {like, B1, B2, B3, C, B6, B5}, some trace elements {example iodine, copper and zinc} as well as amino acids or proteins.
The color, nutritional properties and flavour of honeys are mainly determined by the types of flowers the bees pollinate.
What are some of the Benefits of Honey?
Honey contain amino acids, vitamins, minerals and therefore is considered a wonderful beauty aid that nourishes both the skin and the hair. Honeys also act as antifungal and antibacterial agent and assists disinfect and speed the healing process in wounds, scrapes and burns.Scientific research study from the University of California, has also shown that consumption of honey raises our protective antioxidant levels. We know that antioxidants combat free radicals which can damage cells.
Cold & Sore Throat Home Remedy
Honey, is considered one of the best natural cures for coughs, sore throats and symptoms of general cold. Honey has long been used in various sore throat natural remedies ranging from teas to syrups.Even today, many commercial preparations for coughs (such as lozenges) and sore throats are still primarily based on honey.
A simple and natural remedy to a cold or sore throat is to take 1 teaspoon of honey 2x daily until it is cured.
If your sore throat or cold persists for longer than five days, please kindly contact your doctor.
It Helps prevent cancer and heart disease:
Honey is also rich in flavonoids and antioxidants which assist reduce the risk of various cancers and cardiovascular disease.It Reduces ulcers and other gastrointestinal complications:
Some recent research studies show that honey treatment may assist disorders such as ulcers and bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related to the third benefit…Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal:
Honey acts as antibacterial due to the fact that the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide according to the director for the Honey Research Department at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, Mr. Peter Molan. This property contributes to the incredibly long shelf-life of honey.
Increases athletic performance:
Most Ancient Olympic athletes ate dried figs and honey to boost their performance. This has been confirmed with modern research studies, showing honey's superiority in maintaining glycogen levels in the body and also improving recovery time compared to other sweeteners.
Balances the 5 elements
Honey, for many years has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in India for at least four thousand (4,000) years and is considered to affect all 3 of the body’s primitive material imbalances positively.It's also very effective for urinary tract disorders, diarrhea, impotence, eyesight, weight management and premature ejaculation, bronchial asthma, and nausea.
Honey is also referred to as 'Yogavahi' since it has a quality of penetrating deepest tissues of the body.
Helps regulate blood sugar
Even though honey contains simple sugars, it's different from white sugar and artificial sweeteners. Its combination of glucose and fructose actually assist the body to regulate blood sugar levels. Some varieties of honey have low hypoglycemic index, so they do not jolt your blood glucose level.
Heals wounds and burns
Honey's external application has been proven to be as effective as conventional remedy with silver sulfadiazene. It's also speculated that the drying effect of the simple honeys and sugar's anti-bacterial nature combine to create this effect.
Is probiotic
Other varieties of honey have in abundance large amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up to six different species of "lactobacilli" and four bifidobacteria species. This may assist in explaining the many mysterious therapeutic properties of honey.Honey as a Beauty Aid
- Cleansing Scrub -- mixture of honey with ground almonds produces an excellent facial cleansing scrub.
- Firming Mask for the skin -- A tablespoon of honey stirred together with an egg white (albumen), 1 teaspoon of glycerin and quarter (1/4) cup of flour makes a good and excellent firming mask. Just smooth it on the affected part, leave it for 15 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. You will be pleased with the results.
- Skin Moisturizer: Honey also makes a great moisturizing pack. Mix 2 spoons of honey with 2 spoons of whole milk, apply it to the face and throat and then allow it for 15 minutes. The rinse off using warm water, finish splashing using cold water.
- Remedy for Dry Patches: Natural honey also makes a great lotion to cure dry patches of skin on hands, elbows, or other parts. simply mix a teaspoon of honey with same measure of olive oil and half spoonful of squeezed lemon juice. Gently apply to elbows, hands, heels of your foot etc. wash is off with water after 15 minutes. Fast relief!
- Remedy for Acne and Chapped Lips: Honey works effectively on chapped lips and also for acne because of its antibacterial properties.
- As Conditioner for Dull Hair: To give your hair lustrous shine, add one teaspoon of honey into four cups of warm water. Use it to rinse your hair. And if you are a blond, just add the juice of one lemon, too.
- As Antibacterial Mouthwash: Mix a tablespoon of honey with one cup of warm water. Use it as a mouthwash. Honey cleans teeth, dentures, and also kills germs in the mouth.
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