Honey Natural Remedies
Looking for a natural alternative to common over-the-counter medications? The cure may be closer than you think. Learn more about natural remedies using honey!
Honey that is wonderfully sticky elixir, could be the key to righting what ails you. Before you go rushing to the kitchen, though, keep in mind that most supermarket honey is processed and devoid if any nutritional or medicinal value. Local, raw, unprocessed honey is the golden ticket. IS HONEY GOOD FOR YOU? At 64 calories per tablespoon, it isn't exactly low-cal. But the benefits far outweigh the high sugar content. Packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and anti-oxidants, honey's nutritional values vary based on the nectar source. Generally, the darker the honey, the greater the antioxidant punch. It's bacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties make it it a must-have natural remedy for any household. |
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HONEY NATURAL REMEDIES Quell the Cough A spoonful of honey to ease nighttime cough proved more effective than a cough suppressant and antihistamine medications in a study involving 139 children. It coats the throat ad soothes irritated nerve endings. Get some Zzzz A spoonful of honey before bed could have you counting sheep sooner that later. Honey causes a rise in insulin which triggers the release of serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked to mood and happiness. Serotonin is converted to melatonin, a chemical that regulates sleep. |
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Shake the Flakes Scalp got you scratching? Lather up with a bit of honey. Participants in a 2001 study published by the European Journal of Medical Research applied a solution of honey and warm water to flaky or itchy areas of scalp then left it for three hours before rinsing. After just one week of every-other-day applications, dandruff sufferers reported a reduction in itching and scaling. Within a few weeks of the regimen, skin lesions had completely healed and hair loss was significantly reduced. Click next below to continue reading about Honey Remedies... |
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