BENEFITS OF HONEY

Ayyswariya RG (Knowledge Seeker) (3711 Points)

25 February 2011  

 

HONEY AND ITS BENEFITS:)

Immunity System Builder

 Honey’s antioxidant and anti bacterial properties can help improve digestive system and help you stay healthy and fight disease.

TIP: Before breakfast, mix a spoonful of honey and lemon juice from half a lemon into a cup of warm water and drink it. 


 

Honey is Anti-Cancer!

Honey does not cure cancer but what many people don't think enough of or have overlooked is - honey possesses carcinogen-preventing and anti-tumour properties!

 

Honey Remedy for Ailments

A. FOR CUTS AND BURNS:

Honey has been used as a natural cure in first aid treatment for wounds, burns and cuts as it is able to absorb moisture from the air and promote healing. Its antibacterial properties  prevent infection and functions as an anti-inflammatory agent, reducing both swelling and pain, and even scarring.

B.FOR HANGOVERS:

When you get a hangover from drinking too much alcohol, combat its effects by applying honey remedy. Honey is gentle on the stomach and contains a mix of natural sugars such fructose which is known to speed up the oxidation of alcohol by the liver, acting as a 'sobering' agent.

TIP: 15ml of liquid honey with 80ml of orange juice and 70ml of natural yogurt. Blend them together until smooth.

C.FOR SORE THROATS:

One of the better known health benefits of honey is that it is able to help treat sore throats.

TIP: Take a spoonful of honey to soothe the inflammation or gargle with a mixture of two tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

D: FOR SLEEPLESSNESS:

Unable to sleep?  Use the famous Milk and honey.

TIP: Take a glass of hot milk with a teaspoon of honey to calm the soul and induce sleep. Or, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of honey to a cup of chamomile tea and sip.