Today you are handed a sweet message on honey. What can be sweeter than Honey??.
You are given in this messge in short, why and how Honey is useful for the best care of our health.
Seventy years ago , I remember, in my childhood, a turbaned dhothi clad short man with a box in his hand and a big shoulder hanging on him, (Munuswami was our barber cum family medicine man!!!!) used to come home once in a month (for both the hair cutting job and medical consultation) my mother used to complain to him about our various ailments, stomach ache, vomiting, slight fever, tooth ache, eye pain, sprain and pain in limbs etc etc.. For all this he had different powder packets of same colour and size, asking her to mix honey with them and give us for remedy!!!!) . I personally liked the powder because my mother used to add more honey to it..!!!!!!!. Enough of nostalgic memories..... Now for the benefits of Honey to better health:
Health Benefits of Honey
1. HONEY - Nature's Energy Booster
Honey is no doubt is of great taste. It has natural source of carbohydrates providing strength and energy to our bodies, Honey is effective instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduce muscle fatigue of athletes. Its natural sugars prevents fatigue during exercise. The glucose in honey is absorbed by the body quickly and gives an immediate energy boost. Honey keeps levels of blood sugar fairly constant.
1. Before going out for a workout, take a spoon of honey to enable you to go for the extra mile.
2. If you feel low and lethargic in the mornings spread honey on hot toast or replace the sugar in your tea with it for a refreshing surge of energy
3. If kids have physical strain from the buzzing activities at school, prepare them some sandwiches with honey, butter and ham to make sure they have enough energy to sustain through the day. 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.
How to make honey chocolate drink,?? Mix half cup evaporated milk with half cup water, heat up the mixture, blend in 1 lb. raw chocolate powder, add one table spoon raw honey and one pinch of salt. Serve with a cinnamon stick or a dsh of cinnamon.
Honey the Immunity System Builder
Honey is a powerful immune system booster. It's antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties and helps to improve digestive system and to stay healthy and fight disease.
Start every day with this cleansing tonic to see this health benefit of honey:
Before breakfast, mix a spoonful of honey and lemon juice from half a lemon into a 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!
Honey Remedy for Ailments
FOR CUTS AND BURNS:
Hone is used to 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 cure in first aid treatment for wounds, burns and cuts as it is able to absorb moisture from the air and promote healing. Its antibacterial properties prevent infection and functions as an anti-inflammatory agent, reducing both swelling and pain, and even scarring. It is widely believed that UMF Manuka is the preferred honey for wound dressing due to its strong antibacterial property.
FOR HANGOVERS:
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 sugars such 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:
Honey is used in treatment of sore throats. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, honey not only soothes throats but can also kill certain bacteria that causes the infection. Professional singers commonly use honey to soothe their throats before performances. The Chinese believe that excess "heat" in the body causes sore throat and taking honey drink can be helpful. Direction: Take a spoonful of honey to soothe the inflammation or gargle with a mixture of two tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
For sore throat or cough, take warm water mixed with honey which is well-known for its anti-bacterial healing properties.
For SLEEPLESSNESS:
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 tea and sip.
Honey has more benefits to offer than what is listed. Wait for me to send you another message covering those as well.
ISMAIL CHOHAN
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