Benefits Of Honey
As far back as 5500 B.C. honey has been talked about as a helpful remedy and cure for all sorts of different perils and problems. Honey is created by the combination of nectar from lowers, enzymes in the saliva of a bee, and propolis which sort of holds them all together. Honey is known to be very nutritional and medicinal and it contains magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, sulfur, iron, chloride, as well as trace amounts of iodine, zinc, and copper. However, the benefits of honey aren’t all about the nutrients in them - in fact honey is much more valuable in the way of it’s microbial and antioxidant properties which are unique to it. Honey, which is composed of simple sugars which are used up quickly by the body is also one of the worlds oldest sweeteners (possibly the first) and has even been mentioned by the Egyptians in their writings along with being found in King Tuts tomb. Throughout the years honey has been used to show wealth, exchanged for trades, and even used to pay taxes by the Romans. In ancient Greece it was a basic cooking ingredient and it’s also in the literature of many religions like Buddhism and Islam as well as appearing sixty-one times in the bible.
What many people don’t know is how amazing honey can be for your health. Raw honey is filled with these amazing attributes and can make a big difference in all sorts of different aspects of your health. Hone is great for treating and preventing anemia, helping arthritic joins, fighting colds and respiratory infections, increasing calcium absorption, working as a gentle laxative, aiding in allergies and obesity, as well as being an instant supplier of energy without the insulin surge that can be caused by refined and processed white sugar. Honey can also do a great deal to remove allergies and hay fever from the surrounding are because of the natural pollination that occurs and a couple of teaspoons at night can treat insomnia. Honey also works as an antiseptic, a drawing agent for poisons, and has even proven itself against conventional antibiotics as an effective natural alternative when applied topically. When taken internally honey, which contains natural antibiotics, is an effective fighter against bacteria and parasites.
One of the most amazing aspects of honey is it’s unique healing properties for burns and effective dressing for wounds. Raw honey is sterile as well as painless and is very effective when applied direly to open cuts, abrasions and burns and then covered with gauze. In studies that have been done the results are even more effective then conventional creams and salves that are applied in modern care for burns. Many patients have turned to honey as their first method for healing and treating difficult burns or wounds.
Honey has also got a lot of day to day uses that make it particularly hand around the house. honey is great for insomnia and bed-wetting in children. It’s also good for hyperactivity, congestion, fatigue, and poor digestion. Honey will ease the pain of a sore throat and also makes a great hair conditioner when mixed with olive oil. You can even use honey has a facial cleanser - it’s particularly good for those with acne or oily skin. Honey can also relieve migraines, prevent osteoporosis and even work a s food preservative.
It’s easy to see why honey is so great with all it’s uses and amazing capabilities so the next time you’re out, pick up some raw honey and see what you can do to add it to your life and diet!