Health Benefits of Honey

Healthy Benefits of HoneyBy

Mr.Allah Dad Khan

Apitherapy• Apitherapy is the use of bee

products for treating health disorders. Even the bees' venom plays an important role here — in bee-sting therapy. Venom is administered with success to patients who suffer from arthritis and other inflammatory/medical conditions. This entire area has become a science in itself and has been practiced for thousands of years in Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Honey as Healthful Remedies• Honey, pollen, royal jelly, and propolis

have been a part of healthful remedies for centuries. Honey and propolis (a sticky resinous material that bees collect from trees and plants) have significant antibacterial qualities. Royal jelly (the substance that is secreted from glands in a worker bee's head and is used to feed brood) is loaded with B vitamins and is widely used overseas as a dietary and fertility stimulant. Pollen is high in high protein and can be used as a homeopathic remedy for seasonal pollen allergies

Acute Fevers • Hippocrates, the great

Greek scientist, prescribed a simple diet, favouring honey given as oxymel (vinegar and honey) for pain, hydromel (water and honey) for thirst, and a mixture of honey, water and various medicinal substances for acute fevers

The Hibernation Diet •

"You can lose weight while you sleep." Sounds too incredibly easy? Read this article to understand the logic of it and how you can reduce kilos by eating natural honey before you go to bed everyday -- the revolutionary The Hibernation Diet

Honey and Pregnant Moms

•And how about a pregnant mom? Can she safely eat honey during pregnancy? Click here to clear this common confusion -- Pregnancy and Honey

Honey is Anti-Cancer!

• Can honey help fight cancer? What many people don't think enough of or have overlooked is - honey possesses carcinogen-preventing and anti-tumour properties! There are now more and more studies pointing to the potential role of honey in the prevention and the progression of tumor and cancer

Antimicrobial properties of honey

• In addition to important role of natural honey in the traditional medicine, during the past few decades, it was subjected to laboratory and clinical investigations. Antibacterial activity of honey is one of the most important findings that was first recognized in 1892; by van Ketel

Honey is safer than sugar

• There has been a lot said about the negative effects of white sugar on the body. Honey is a great substitute that is as sweet but also safe to consume. Though honey also includes simple sugars in its chemical makeup, it is quite different from white sugar in that it contains about 30% glucose and 40% fructose – two monosaccharide or simple sugars – with 20% other complex sugars. Honey also includes dextrin, a starchy fiber. This combination helps the body regulate blood sugar levels.

Honey is good for yoga practitioners

• For those doing yogic practices, consuming honey brings balance to the blood chemistry and is especially recommended. Regular intake of honey makes the system more vibrant. Taking tepid water mildly laced with honey in the morning before beginning the practice can open the system up.

Honey Soothes coughs• Astudy published in Pediatrics

included 270 children aged one to five with nighttime cough due to simple colds; in this study, the children who received two teaspoons of honey 30 minutes before bed, coughed less frequently, less severely and were less likely to lose sleep due to the cough when compared to those who didn't get honey.,

Honey Boosts memory According to research reported

by Reuters, 102 healthy women of menopausal age were assigned to consume 20 grams of honey a day, take hormone-replacement therapy containing estrogen and progesterone or do nothing. After four months, those who took honey or hormone pills recalled about one extra word out of 15 presented on a short-term memory test.

Honey Treats wounds• In a study, 59 patients suffering

from wounds and leg ulcers – of which 80 percent had failed to heal with conventional treatment – were treated with unprocessed honey. All but one of the cases showed remarkable improvement following topical application of honey.

• Wounds that were sterile at the outset, remained sterile until healed, while infected wounds and ulcers became sterile within one week of applying honey.

Honey Provides nutrients•

According to the National Honey Board, honey contains “small amounts of a wide array of vitamins and minerals, including niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.” Thus, using honey instead of sugar provides you with more nutrients for your calories.

Honey Potentially prevents low white blood cell count

•In one small trial, 40 percent of cancer patients who were known to be at risk of neutropenia (very low blood count) had no further episodes of the condition after taking two teaspoons daily of therapeutic honey during chemotherapy. More research is needed, but the remedy could hold great potential.

Honey May relieve seasonal allergies

• Some experts say that honey can contain traces of flower pollen, and exposure to small amounts of allergens works as good treatment to combat reactions. Whether it can be proven by science or not is one thing; but at its worst, it makes for a delicious placebo. (And don’t knock the healing power of placebos!)

Honey Prevent Fatigue• Honey is a natural source of

energy for the body. Sugars are the fundamental unit of energy for our bodies. Honey is high in monosaccharide glucose and fructose. These sugars are quickly absorbed, providing the body with boost of energy. Doctors say that these sugars works best to enhance athletic performance and prevent fatigue.

Honey prevents Growth of dental plaque bacteria

• Research by Peter C. Molan Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biochemistry, has shown that honey stops the growth of dental plaque bacteria and reduces the amount of acid produced, which stops the bacteria from producing dextran (a component of dental plaque)

Honey is a remedy for Diaper rash:

No matter how bad the rash, honey was always the best remedy for my kids. Just a thin coating and a bit of naked time and it healed up like magic.

Honey prevents Leg cramps:

A mix of honey and vinegar rubbed onto the legs before bed increases circulation and can help prevent leg cramps.

Honey soothes Nasal congestion:

Add honey to a steam or simply spread it over the sinus areas on the face. Sinus congestion will drain quickly—be ready!

Honey relieves Diarrhea:

Because it has a balancing effect on digestion, honey is useful for relieving both diarrhea and constipation.

Honey Kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria

In clinical studies, medical grade honey has been shown to kill food-borne illness pathogens like E. coli and salmonella

, as well as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both of which are common in hospitals and doctors' offices.

Honey help metabolize alcohol

This one's for you cocktail swillers, The NYU Langone Medical Center reveals that honey taken orally might, "increase the body's ability to metabolize alcohol, thereby limiting intoxication and more rapidly reducing alcohol blood levels.

Honey Makes great workout fuel

Many athletes rely on sugar-laden sports drinks and gels for carbohydrates to fuel their bodies before and during endurance events, and afterwards to help muscle recovery. Honey is best .

Honey Resolves scalp problems and dandruff

•In a study involving patients with chronic seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff, the participants were asked to apply honey diluted with 10 percent warm water to their problem areas and leave it on for three hours before rinsing with warm water. In all of the patients, itching was relieved and scaling disappeared within one week. Skin lesions were completely healed within two weeks, and patients showed subjective improvement in hair loss as well. And when applied weekly thereafter for six months, patients showed no sign of relapse.

Honey useful for Sinusitis:

Add a teaspoon to a cup of saline water and use it in a neti pot. Never use a neti pot while you are congested.

Honey inhibits Stomach ulcer:

• Honey inhibits H. pylori, the culprit behind most ulcers; eat 2 to 3 ounces a day for three months.

Honey as Digesting Aid• Even though honey

contains more calories than sugar, when consumed with warm water, it helps in digesting the fat stored in the body. Honey when taken with lemon juice and cinnamon helps in reducing weight.

Honey is good for your blood• • Honey influences the body in

different ways depending on how you consume it. If honey is mixed in tepid water and drunk, it has a beneficial impact on the red blood cell (RBC) count in the blood. RBCs are mainly responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood to various parts of the body. The honey-tepid water mixture raises the bloods hemoglobin levels, which takes care of anemic conditions.

Honey is an energy food

• One of the important uses of honey in traditional medicine is as an instant energy booster. As mentioned above, honey contains many different kinds of sugar molecules, especially glucose and fructose. However, unlike white sugar where fructose and glucose are combined as sucrose and require an additional step in the digestive process, in honey, these two sugars are separate. Thus, the glucose acts as an instant energy source.

Honey helps children sleep soundly

• Preliminary results from several studies indicate that honey can improve the quality of sleep in children. Based on parents’ opinions, the studies concluded that honey reduced cough among children during the night and helped them sleep more soundly.

Honey is Ergogenic aid

• Studies state that honey is an excellent and helps in boosting the performance of athletes. Honey maintains blood sugar levels and alleviates muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after a workout.

Honey helps with digestion

• Honey helps reduce constipation, bloating and gas, thanks to it being a mild laxative. Honey is also rich in probiotic or “friendly” bacteria such as bifido bacteria and lactobacilli, which aid in digestion, promote the health of the immune system, and reduce allergies. Using honey in place of table sugar has been found to reduce the toxic effects in the gut of mycotoxins produced by fungi.

Honey and arthritis• Honey is also known for

helping people with arthritis. Two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon diluted in a cup of hot water, when taken in the morning and at night, help in curing arthritic, including chronic arthritis.

Honey is Anti-Cancer!

• Can honey help fight cancer? What many people don't think enough of or have overlooked is - honey possesses carcinogen-preventing and anti-tumour properties! There are now more and more studies pointing to the potential role of honey in the prevention and the progression of tumor and cancer

Honey Cures Allergie• If you suffer from allergy,

you can drink some honey dissolved in water (honey drink) after reciting some audible verses of Qur’an on it with submission and reflection. After sometime – can reach 3 months- you will find that the allergy that medicine failed to treat disappeared with Allah’s will.

Honey as Gastrointestinal Aid

Being an inverted sugar, honey doesn’t ferment in the stomach. It is easily absorbed, so it reduces the chances of bacterial invasion. You will be able to digest better and feel more comfortable after eating.

HoneyFight Flu Symptoms

Coughing or sneezing lately? Are your children getting a cold? Well, there is no need to stress. Tea and honey make up the perfect combination to fight a sore throat or other symptoms of flu.

Honey is useful in Wetting Disorders

• Honey acts as a sedative and is very useful in bed wetting disorders.

Honey as Energy Booster

• Carbohydrates in the form of glucose and fructose supply the body and mind with energy which can boost endurance, and reduce muscle fatigue. Many athletes use this wonderful food for an instant as well as a sustained energy source to lift them through their training. In sports and endurance, honey can provide 17 grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon, and can be an inexpensive alternative to commercial sports gels.

Honey is Excellent Source of Antioxidants

• Honey not only has a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, but it also contains the flavonoid pinocembrin which is unique to honey. Pinostrobin supports and promotes healthy enzyme activity.

Honey has Antibacterial and Anti-fungal Properties

• Based on these properties honey can treat allergies by promoting a strong immune system, and has powerful anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that makes it an excellent option to treat wounds with. It has antibacterial properties due to its acidic nature and enzymically produced hydrogen peroxide. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

Honey Supports Good Bacteria

• Honey supports Bifidobacteria – present in the gastrointestinal tract – which is essential for efficient digestion and good health. Honey contains pre/pro biotics that help the growth and activity of Bifidobacteria because it is an alkaline-forming food, and is similar to ingredients found in fruits. It doesn’t ferment in the stomach and it can be used to counteract indigestion.

Honey and Slows Aging

• Part of the aging process is related to the slow depletion of enzymes in the body. Raw honey is one of the few foods to help slow the depletion of enzymes through the ingestion of amylase. Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down sugars and carbohydrates. It can restore damaged skin to give a softer, younger look.

Lips tearing

• Honey can be used to treat lips tearing, skin wrinkly, in cosmetics, and flabby skin stimulation.

Asthma

• Another research mentioned that honey proved to treat medical cases like Asthma, infection of the lungs and the respiratory tract; which chemical medication failed to treat.

Honey treat impotency • Researches proved that

honey can be used to treat impotency and infertility because it is effective in stimulating and regulating the sexual status in men and women. Other researches mentioned the important role that honey has in treating infertility.

Honey reduces anxiety

• Honey has a wonderful energy in regulating and reducing the symptoms of anxiety, polyneuritis, and other disorders that can be found in the body, in addition to its calming effects

Honey Cures ulitis and caries

• Honey can be used to treat ulitis and caries. Some experiments showed that massaging the gum with honey strengthens the weak gum, stimulates the blood flow, and kills the bad bacteria in the mouth.

Immunity System Builder

• Amongst 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 tonic if you want 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 cures Burns • thousands of years, honey has

been recognized as one of the most natural home remedies 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

Sweetener: • Sugar can be substituted

with honey in many food and drinks. Honey contains about 69% glucose and fructose, enabling it to be used as a sweetener that is better for your overall health than normal white sugar.

Weight Loss:• Though honey has more

calories than sugar, when honey is consumed with warm water, it helps in digesting the fat stored in your body. Similarly, honey and lemon juice as well as honey and cinnamon help in reducing weight.

Energy Source:• According to the USDA, honey

contains about 64 calories per tablespoon. Therefore, honey is used by many people as a source of energy. On the other hand, one tablespoon of sugar will give you about 15 calories. Furthermore, the carbohydrates in honey can be easily converted into glucose by even the most sensitive stomachs, since it is very easy for the body to digest this pure, natural substance.

Improving Athletic Performance: • Recent research has shown

that honey is an excellent ergogenic aid and helps in boosting the performance of athletes. Honey is a great way to maintain blood sugar levels, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after a workout, as well as regulating the amount of insulin in the body, as well as energy expenditure.

Source of Vitamins and Minerals• : Honey contains a variety of

vitamins and minerals. The type of vitamins and minerals and their quantity depends on the type of flowers used for apiculture. Commonly, honey contains Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. If you check the vitamin and mineral content in regular sugar from any other source, you will find it to be completely absent or insignificant.

Skin Care with Milk and Honey:

• Milk and honey are often served together, since both of these ingredients help in creating smooth, beautiful skin. Consuming milk and honey every morning is a common practice in many countries for this very reason

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 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