Honey is considered the only food that contains all the substances necessary. History has recorded honey as the drug most commonly used in ancient Egypt while in the First World War, honey mixed with cod liver oil have been used to treat the wound of the soldier.
Honey is also mentioned in the holy book for Muslims, the Koran while the great Napoleon also used the bee as a symbol of his empire.
There are many scientific studies that show honey as a wonderful food. I just want to give an example. In a recent study, researchers at the University of California, Davis, reported in March 2004 that daily consumption of raw honey may raise polyphenolic antioxidant levels in the blood and reduce the risk of damage by free radicals. This means improving the immune system and strengthening the body.
So what are you waiting? Eating honey today!
However, unpasteurized honey should not be taken by pregnant women. Also, make sure you can buy cold pressed honey because honey contains additives heated, so it may not be able to retain its healing properties.
Advantages and benefits of honey:
1. Honey is sedative, anti-fungal and nourishing
2. Honey soothes and helps retain calcium in the body
3. Antibacterial - for both internal and external problems
4. Honey can stimulate the immune system
The use of honey:
1. Mix equal amounts of honey and ginger juice is a good expectorant. It helps for colds, cough, sore throat and runny nose.
2. For asthma, the mixture of half a gram of black pepper powder with honey and the juice mixture of ginger. Drink this mixture once a day.
3. Honey can soothe and promote healing of wounds in the mouth or vagina.
4. A bowl of oatmeal with a spoonful of honey calms the nerves. 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.
6. To improve eyesight mix honey with carrot juice. Take one hour before the morning meal.
7. To purify the blood, mix a glass of warm water with 1-2 teaspoonful of honey and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Take this preparation daily before going to the toilet. It will also reduce fat and cleans your intestines.
9. Natural honey causes a lower rise in blood sugar than refined sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. A little unprocessed honey may be added in their drinks when he needs a little sweetness in their diet.