HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEY

The benefits of honey go beyond its great taste.A great natural source of carbohydrateswhich provide strength and energy to our bodies, honey is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduce muscle fatigue of athletes. Its natural sugarsplay an important role in preventing fatigue during exercise. The glucose in honey is absorbed by the bodyquickly and gives an immediate energy boost, while the fructose is absorbed more slowly providing sustained energy. It is known that honey has also been found to keep levels of blood sugar fairly constant compared to other types of sugar. So, to experience these health benefits of honey, here are a few tips for you:
1. Next time before you go for a workout,take a spoon of honey to enable you to go forthe extra mile.
2. If you are feeling low and lethargic in the morning, instead of reaching out for a can of carbonated energy drink, try honey. Spread iton hot toastor replace the sugar in your teawith it for a refreshing surge of energy.
3. If your kids are finding hard to cope with the physical strain from the buzzing activitiesat school, prepare them some sandwiches with honey, butter and ham to make sure they have enough energy to sustain through the day. My kids are delighted when they see me prepare warm honey water in their bottles. They couldn't care a bit about the health benefits of honey, but simply love the taste of it!
Immunity System BuilderAmongst the many health benefits of honey, what is most impressive to me is that honey can be a powerful immune system booster. It's antioxidant and anti-bacterial propertiescan help improve digestive system and help you stay healthy and fight disease. Start every brand new day with this cleansing tonicif you want to see this health benefit of honey: before breakfast, mix a spoonful of honey and lemonjuice from half a lemon intoa 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! Read: Honey is Anti-Cancer!
Honey Remedy for AilmentsFOR CUTS AND BURNS: For thousands of years, honey has been recognized as one of the most natural home remediesto treat a wide range of ailments and complaints including yeast infection, athlete foot, and arthritis pain.Its antiseptic properties inhibits the growth of certain bacteria and helps keep external wounds clean and free from infection. Honey has been used as a natural curein first aid treatment for wounds, burns and cuts as it is able to absorb moisture from the airand promote healing. Its antibacterial propertiesprevent infection and functions as an anti-inflammatory agent, reducing both swelling and pain, and even scarring.
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 sugarssuch fructose which is known to speed up the oxidation of alcohol by the liver, acting as a 'sobering' agent. Follow this recipe: 15ml of liquid honey with 80ml of orange juice and 70ml of natural yogurt. Blend them together until smooth.
FOR SORE THROATS:
One of the better known health benefits of honey is that it is able to help treat sore throats. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties,honey not only soothes throats butcan also kill certain bacteria that causes the infection. Professional singers commonly use honey to soothe their throats before performances. The Chinese believe that excess "heatiness"in the body causes sore throat and taking honey drink can be helpful. Direction: Take a spoonful of honey to soothethe inflammation or gargle with a mixture of two tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of salt
For SLEEPLESSNESS:
Unable to sleep?Use the famous Milk and HoneyRemedy. 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 teaand sip.
CARDIAC ARREST(ADULT)
Grind 10 bulbs of garlic and onion; mix them with 3 litres of honey. Take tablespoonb 3 times daily
WOUND
Use Honey and lime to dress the wound. if bleeding, cut banana or plantain tree and apply the fluid
TOOTHACHE IN BABIES
Mix honey with lime juice and give it to the child of not less than six month 1 spoon 2 times a day
KIDNEY PROBLEM
Take 10 bulbs og garlic crushed, mix with iliter of honey; boil for about 10 min. drink 1 teacup 3 times for 30 days.
FOR GOOD SKIN
Apply aloe vera, honey and pear. add them together, rub on your skin every night
LABOUR PAIN
Drink large quantity of honey at the onset oflabour. it naturally strengthens the mother and makes pushing easier.
POISON
Mix equal part of honey with palm oil to destroy poison.
HAIR LOSS/BREAKAGE/HAIR PROBLEMS
Mix equal quantity of honey with olive oil. boil the mixture and treat hair with it. wash with warm water after 30 minutes. Do this twice in a month.
SEVERE COUGH
Grind bitter cola and mix in half bear bottle of honey to form syrup; 1 teaspoon 3 times daily.