Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Honey
We all know Honey has many benefits not only does it taste yummy on waffles but its actually good for us!!
Here are some facts about Honey taken from http://www.oohoi.com/
Honey is considered the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life. History has recorded honey as the most used medicine in ancient Egypt while in the First World War, honey mixed with cod liver oil were used to treat soldier’s wound.
Honey is also mentioned in the holy book for the Moslems, the Koran while the great Napoleon has also used the bees as a symbol of his empire.
Benefits :
1. Honey is sedative, anti-fungal and nourishing
2. Soothes tissues and help retain calcium in the body
3. Antibacterial – great for both internal or external problem
4. Considered to be a swiss army knife in the world of alternative medicine.5. Honey can boost the immune system
The use :
1. Mixture of equal quantities of honey and ginger juice is a good expectorant. It helps in colds, cough, sore throat and runny nose. (so true, i use this each time i have a cold dont use anything else for 2 days and off goes the cold..try it)
2. For asthma, mix half a gram of black pepper powder with honey and ginger juice mixture.
Drink this mixture a few times a day.
3. Honey can soothe and encourage the healing of sores in the mouth or vagina.
4. A bowl of oats porridge with a spoonful of honey will calm the nerve. Ideal to be taken before an exam.
5. Honey is a great moisturizer and can be used on the skin as a natural revitalizing mask (another one i have tried, works really well will post the recipe soon)
6. Eating a little local honey will make you “immune’ to pollens in the area.
7. To improve eyesight, mix honey with carrot juice. Take one hour before meals in the morning.
8. To purify the blood, mix one glass of warm water with 1-2 teaspoonful of honey and one teaspoonful of lemon juice. Take this preparation daily before you go to the toilet. It will also reduce fat and cleans your bowel. (intresting, will defintely give this one a try)
9. Natural honey causes a lower rise in blood sugar than that of refined sugars in people with Type 2 diabetes. A little unprocessed honey may be added in their drinks when they crave some sweetness in their diet. Just use raw honey to benefit from this goodness.
We all know Honey has many benefits not only does it taste yummy on waffles but its actually good for us!!Here are some facts about Honey taken from http://www.oohoi.com/
Honey is considered the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life. History has recorded honey as the most used medicine in ancient Egypt while in the First World War, honey mixed with cod liver oil were used to treat soldier’s wound.
Honey is also mentioned in the holy book for the Moslems, the Koran while the great Napoleon has also used the bees as a symbol of his empire.
Benefits :
1. Honey is sedative, anti-fungal and nourishing
2. Soothes tissues and help retain calcium in the body
3. Antibacterial – great for both internal or external problem
4. Considered to be a swiss army knife in the world of alternative medicine.5. Honey can boost the immune system
The use :
1. Mixture of equal quantities of honey and ginger juice is a good expectorant. It helps in colds, cough, sore throat and runny nose. (so true, i use this each time i have a cold dont use anything else for 2 days and off goes the cold..try it)
2. For asthma, mix half a gram of black pepper powder with honey and ginger juice mixture.
Drink this mixture a few times a day.
3. Honey can soothe and encourage the healing of sores in the mouth or vagina.
4. A bowl of oats porridge with a spoonful of honey will calm the nerve. Ideal to be taken before an exam.
5. Honey is a great moisturizer and can be used on the skin as a natural revitalizing mask (another one i have tried, works really well will post the recipe soon)
6. Eating a little local honey will make you “immune’ to pollens in the area.
7. To improve eyesight, mix honey with carrot juice. Take one hour before meals in the morning.
8. To purify the blood, mix one glass of warm water with 1-2 teaspoonful of honey and one teaspoonful of lemon juice. Take this preparation daily before you go to the toilet. It will also reduce fat and cleans your bowel. (intresting, will defintely give this one a try)
9. Natural honey causes a lower rise in blood sugar than that of refined sugars in people with Type 2 diabetes. A little unprocessed honey may be added in their drinks when they crave some sweetness in their diet. Just use raw honey to benefit from this goodness.
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