Benefits of honey

[grlnxtdor16]

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it never spoils... bisan unsa na ka dugai di gyud madaot

[ellehpo28]

Thanks for this post. This is very informative.

[shaely]

hala gipakyaw man nimo boliklik

[Ya_Sui]

We all know that honey is a natural sweetener that's great in beverages,
on toast, as a fruit dip and is used in cooking.
But are you aware that honey has a whole range of health benefits?
Naturally high in the monosaccharides glucose and fructose,
which are immediate sources of energy, honey is an excellent energy booster,
and can enhance athletic performance and prevent fatigue.

Honey is also rich in multiple nutriments such as vitamins, amino acids,
calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc - all of which are essential to your health.
Research has also shown that honey has anti-bacterial effects
and can boost the immune system by stimulating the production
of white blood cells, and this can speed up a patient's recovery process.

[Ya_Sui]

SUGGESTED USES
Dr. Molan at the University of Waikato offers the following suggestions for usage of honey. These suggestions are not medical advice. If you are experiencing a persistent health problem, please seek the assistance of a qualified health practitioner.


For internal use with ulcers and gastritis: Spread one tablespoon of honey on toast and eat one hour before meals and at bedtime.

For internal use with sore throats, cold and flu: Allow one teaspoon of honey to gently melt in mouth, slowly coating the throat, four times daily. Do not disturb the healing effect by eating or drinking anything for 30 minutes.

For external use: Typically, about 1 ½ tablespoons of active Manuka honey is used on a 4" x 4" dressing. It is generally more effective to spread the honey on the bandage.

Use waterproof tape around the edges of the dressing to stop honey from oozing.

Change dressing daily.

If there are abscesses, cavities and depressions, fill them with the honey so that it is in contact with the surface of the wound.

[Ya_Sui]

Note to Parents:

Your Baby's Tummy isn't Ready for Honey!

DO NOT add honey to your baby's food, water or formula.
DO NOT dip your baby's pacifier in honey.
DO NOT give your baby honey as medicine.

Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores that can cause infant botulism - a rare but serious disease that affects the nervous system of young babies (under one year of age). C. botulinum spores are present throughout the environment and may be found in dust, soil and improperly canned foods. Adults and children over one year of age are routinely exposed to, but not normally affected by, C. botulinum spores.

The following are symptoms of infant botulism. Call your doctor immediately if your baby:

is too weak to suck or cry as usual
does not want to feed or cannot swallow
has weak arms, legs or neck
suffers from constipation for more than three days

"THE SAFETY OF HONEY AS A FOOD FOR OLDER CHILDREN AND ADULTS REMAINS UNQUESTIONED"
- Center for Disease Control

[Ya_Sui]

Storing Honey


Store honey at room temperature – your kitchen counter or pantry shelf is ideal.

Storing honey in the refrigerator accelerates the honey’s crystallization. Crystallization is the natural process in which liquid in honey becomes solid.

If your honey crystallizes, simply place the honey jar in warm water and stir until the crystals dissolve. Or, place the honey in a microwave-safe container with the lid off and microwave it, stirring every 30 seconds, until the crystals dissolve. Be careful not to boil or scorch the honey.

[tigerlily]

dagahan diay kaayo ug benefits ang honey noh. thanks sa info. . . ako jud gi copy para ma share nko sa ako uban friends and family :mrgreen:

[Ya_Sui]

HOMEMADE HONEY BEAUTY RECIPES

Honey Cleansing Scrub
Mix 1 Tablespoon of honey with 2 Tablespoons finely ground almonds and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub gently onto face. Rinse off with warm water.

Firming Face Mask
Whisk together 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin (available at drug and beauty stores) and enough flour to form a paste (approximately 1/4 cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Smoothing Skin Lotion
Mix 1 teaspoon honey with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and anywhere that feels dry. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off with water.

Skin Softening Bath
Add 1/4 cup honey to bath water for a fragrant, silky bath.

Hair Shine
Stir 1 teaspoon honey into 4 cups (1 quart) warm water. Blondes may wish to add a squeeze of lemon. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not rinse out. Dry as normal.

[Ya_Sui]

@boliklik: May I know the source sa imo benefits of honey?