Honey is well known for its great healing properties. In
pure honey, its sugar content is all natural, and is very
likely the world's most ancient sweetener which is why it
is used as sweetener for coffee and tea for reasons that it
provides rich sources of nutrients. Let's look at its
popularity and versatility from the variety of uses it has
provided throughout history.
HONEY'S NUTRIENTS and HEALING PROPERTIES
Honey's rich nutrients, enzyme and antioxidant content
combined with its ability to thwart infections makes it a
potent healer. For centuries, honey has been considered
highly nutritious and of medicinal value. It is believed to
be very beneficial for eyesight, reducing effects of
poisoning, stopping hiccups, treating urinary tract
disorders, worm infestations, nausea, vomiting, cleansing,
healing wounds and many more healing properties.
Honey contain mainly carbohydrates, water, vitamins and
minerals, including niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid,
calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,
potassium and zinc.
Honey is also rich in enzymes, antioxidants and other
phytonutrients. It also contains flavonoids and phenolic
acids which act as antioxidants, scavenging and eliminating
free radicals. These antioxidants substances found in honey
have been responsible for the wound-healing properties of
honey. Due to its wound-healing properties, honey has been
used widely as an antiseptic therapeutic agent for
treatment of ulcers, burns and wounds for centuries.
HOW HEALING of WOUND WORKS By USING HONEY
Due to its contents of glucose and fructose, which attract
water, honey absorbs water from wound, drying it out so
that the growth of bacteria and fungi are inhibited.
Secondly, raw honey contains an enzyme known as glucose
oxidase which, when combined with water, produces hydrogen
peroxide, which is a mild antiseptic.
BEAUTY BENEFITS Of HONEY
The vitamins, minerals and amino acids found in honey make
it a wonderful beauty aid. When taken orally for consistent
period of time, honey nourishes the skin and the hair. In
fact if taken for longer period of time, it helps our skin
to glow more radiantly, helps to reduce wrinkles, thus
making us look younger.
Honey makes a good moisturizing agent and a natural
cleanser and as such it is used in many skin-cleansing
formulations. It increases exfoliation or renewal of the
skin cells that makes the skin softer and younger.
Other supplementary products of honey which are royal
jelly, propolis have been used in beauty saloon as facial
mask that command great prices due to its effective results
for a more glowing skin.
OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS Of HONEY
Due to its ready availability of carbohydrates, honey
provides instant energy sources if taken prior to exercises
which improves performances. If taken after exercises, it
helps to speed up recovery of muscles.
Honey also increases the growth and activity of good
bacteria in the gut. Results from recent studies show that
taking honey with dairy products such as yogurt can enhance
growth and viability of bifidobacteria.
Other benefits of honey are its anti-inflammatory actions
which help in treating a sore throat.
HOW To TAKE HONEY As HEALTH SUPPLEMENT
Honey can be taken as it is in one tea spoon without mixing
with water first thing in the morning or anytime in the day
as you wish. For me I prefer to take honey as it is with
royal jelly and propolis in the morning before breakfast
and drink. It provides me with energy for the whole day
with royal jelly as a good beauty aid and propolis a great
antioxidant too. I felt that my complexion has improved
overtime with honey and I will continue to take it as
health supplement due to its high antioxidant and healing
properties.
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