Honey

Honey has been around a lot longer than the little squeezable plastic
bear container we may have in our cupboards! It is impossible to say
how long people have been gathering and consuming Honey. Honey
is the one consumed food product produced by bees. It is also a key
element in thousands of folk remedies, health and beauty aids and
other practical uses.

It is a thick sweet liquid which is made by bees and contains the insects’
enzymes, as well as it has sugars, water and oil. Honey is a great
replacement for sugar but can also be used in a variety of ways to heal
your body. Lets us look at ways you can use it.

Coughs And Sore Throats

Honey has long been a popular home remedy for those suffering from
sore throats and coughs. That popularity is not merely a matter of
tradition, either. It really does work and helps these conditions a great
deal.

If you combine one-fourth cup of Honey with a few tablespoons of
either vinegar or lemon juice you can create your own cough remedy.
All you need to do is eat a teaspoon or two every two hours. You will
be pleased with the result because Honey automatically provides
soothing relief and brings its antibacterial make-up into contact with
potential infected areas.

Digestion

Honey is a most for healthy body and it is also an incredible digestive
aid. Scientifically speaking, Honey is an inverted sugar. That makes it
very easy to digest. Those cooking with Honey may notice an
improvement in their digestion and a reduction in stomach discomfort.
A small dose of Honey can do wonders for your digestion!

Arthritis

Some of the things we hear about Honey can sound too good to be true.
But according to one source a combination of Honey and cinnamon in
hot water can in some cases be a cure for arthritis. A research conducted
at a university in Copenhagen showed that supplying patients with a
combination of Honey and cinnamon every morning led to dramatic
decreases in arthritis symptoms in a significant number of subjects
within a single week.

Weight Loss

If you are looking for the Honey miracle diet you are probably going to be
disappointed. Although honey is a healthy alternative to other sweeteners,
it is not a miracle diet supplement. However, some people do claim that a
pre-breakfast morning drink of Honey and cinnamon powder in water can
help encourage weight loss. People who have successfully used Honey as
part of an overall weight reduction plan suggest that taking this beverage
can prevent fat accumulation in the body, encouraging overall weight loss
efforts.