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Re: Honey
[Re: Suzanne]
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11/13/13 06:36 PM
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More than 80 reasons to use honey as a DIY home remedy for better health and good eats
by JB Bardot
(NaturalNews) Everyone knows honey tastes sweet and is delicious mixed with tea and lemon; but chances are you never realized how many health-related uses this versatile food possesses. It makes a wonderful DIY home remedy that helps to cure many conditions that ail you. The best honey is one that is totally raw, organic and contains the honeycomb in the jar. It should include royal jelly, propolis and bee pollen for maximum health benefits.
Medicinal Uses
~ Moisturize skin with a mixture of honey, eggs and flour
~ Honey is antibacterial and makes a powerful antiseptic to cleanse and heal wounds and prevent scabs from sticking to bandages
~ Kills viruses and bacterial infections when mixed and eaten with raw, minced garlic
~ Boosts energy, reduces fatigue, stimulates mental alertness, strengthens immunity, provides minerals, vitamins, antioxidants
~ Restores eyesight, relieves a sore throat, makes an effective cough syrup
~ Prevents heart disease by improving blood flow and prevents damage to capillaries
~ Regulates the bowels; cures colitis and IBS
~ Soothes burns, disinfects wounds, reduces inflammation and pain, promotes faster healing
~ Reduces anxiety and acts as a sedative; creating calm and restful sleep, alkalizes body's pH
~ Anti-cancer agents protect against the formation of tumors
~ Relieves indigestion and acid reflux, heals peptic ulcers
~ Makes a great lip balm and refreshing herbal wash or lotion
~ Destroys bacteria causing acne, prevents scarring
~ Flushes parasites from liver and colon
~ Heal diabetic ulcers with topical applications
~ Mix with powdered herbs for topical applications or to reduce bitterness when taken internally
~ Smooths and exfoliates facial skin, reduces surface lines, softens dry skin on elbows and heels
~ Add to green coconut water for supercharged athletic drinks
~ Relieve hangovers by eating honey the morning after
~ Protect hair from split ends with a honey conditioner; honey rinse promotes shiny hair
~ Soften hard water by adding honey to bath water
~ Speeds metabolism to stimulate weight loss
~ Improves digestion with natural enzymes
~ Mix honey and lemon with warm water first thing in the morning for an effective cleanse
~ Anti-fungal properties cure vaginal yeast infections and athlete's foot
~ Relieve hay fever by chewing on honeycomb
~ Protects topically and internally against pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and MRSA
~ Builds immunity to hay fever allergens by mixing honey and bee pollen and take early in season
~ Quenches thirst and relieves heat stroke; stops hiccups
~ Lessens the effects of poisons and toxins
~ Has mild laxative properties
~ Relieves asthma when mixed with black pepper and ginger
~ Controls blood pressure when mixed with fresh garlic juice
Honey as food
~ Make salad dressing using honey
~ Sweeten baked goods with honey instead of sugar
~ Preserve fruit by adding honey to water and pouring over fresh fruit in canning jars
~ Make fresh fruit jams with honey instead of sugar
Warning
Never give honey to babies under the age of one due to the risk of botulism. Honey caries botulism spores and babies don't have enough immunity for proper protection.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.health.com
http://www.pioneerthinking.com
http://voices.yahoo.com
http://alislaah4.tripod.com/moreadvices2/id18.htm?
http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/health-benefits-of-honey.html?
http://homesteadbasics.com
Suzanne
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Re: Honey
[Re: Suzanne]
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11/14/13 10:41 AM
11/14/13 10:41 AM
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More than 80 reasons to use honey as a DIY home remedy for better health and good eats
by JB Bardot
(NaturalNews) Everyone knows honey tastes sweet and is delicious mixed with tea and lemon; but chances are you never realized how many health-related uses this versatile food possesses. It makes a wonderful DIY home remedy that helps to cure many conditions that ail you. The best honey is one that is totally raw, organic and contains the honeycomb in the jar. It should include royal jelly, propolis and bee pollen for maximum health benefits.
Medicinal Uses
~ Moisturize skin with a mixture of honey, eggs and flour
~ Honey is antibacterial and makes a powerful antiseptic to cleanse and heal wounds and prevent scabs from sticking to bandages
~ Kills viruses and bacterial infections when mixed and eaten with raw, minced garlic
~ Boosts energy, reduces fatigue, stimulates mental alertness, strengthens immunity, provides minerals, vitamins, antioxidants
~ Restores eyesight, relieves a sore throat, makes an effective cough syrup
~ Prevents heart disease by improving blood flow and prevents damage to capillaries
~ Regulates the bowels; cures colitis and IBS
~ Soothes burns, disinfects wounds, reduces inflammation and pain, promotes faster healing
~ Reduces anxiety and acts as a sedative; creating calm and restful sleep, alkalizes body's pH
~ Anti-cancer agents protect against the formation of tumors
~ Relieves indigestion and acid reflux, heals peptic ulcers
~ Makes a great lip balm and refreshing herbal wash or lotion
~ Destroys bacteria causing acne, prevents scarring
~ Flushes parasites from liver and colon
~ Heal diabetic ulcers with topical applications
~ Mix with powdered herbs for topical applications or to reduce bitterness when taken internally
~ Smooths and exfoliates facial skin, reduces surface lines, softens dry skin on elbows and heels
~ Add to green coconut water for supercharged athletic drinks
~ Relieve hangovers by eating honey the morning after
~ Protect hair from split ends with a honey conditioner; honey rinse promotes shiny hair
~ Soften hard water by adding honey to bath water
~ Speeds metabolism to stimulate weight loss
~ Improves digestion with natural enzymes
~ Mix honey and lemon with warm water first thing in the morning for an effective cleanse
~ Anti-fungal properties cure vaginal yeast infections and athlete's foot
~ Relieve hay fever by chewing on honeycomb
~ Protects topically and internally against pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and MRSA
~ Builds immunity to hay fever allergens by mixing honey and bee pollen and take early in season
~ Quenches thirst and relieves heat stroke; stops hiccups
~ Lessens the effects of poisons and toxins
~ Has mild laxative properties
~ Relieves asthma when mixed with black pepper and ginger
~ Controls blood pressure when mixed with fresh garlic juice
Honey as food
~ Make salad dressing using honey
~ Sweeten baked goods with honey instead of sugar
~ Preserve fruit by adding honey to water and pouring over fresh fruit in canning jars
~ Make fresh fruit jams with honey instead of sugar
Warning
Never give honey to babies under the age of one due to the risk of botulism. Honey caries botulism spores and babies don't have enough immunity for proper protection.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.health.com
http://www.pioneerthinking.com
http://voices.yahoo.com
http://alislaah4.tripod.com/moreadvices2/id18.htm?
http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/health-benefits-of-honey.html?
http://homesteadbasics.com
Suzanne Has anyone objectively and systematically tested the validity of these claims? Not because something is natural and organic makes it the cure-all for 1001 ailments. You should be aware that the brain can cure many diseases too. It's called the placebo effect. ///
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Re: Honey
[Re: James Peterson]
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02/24/14 12:22 AM
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Eight unique ways to use honey beyond the kitchen
by Carolanne Wright
(NaturalNews) As a healing and nutrient-dense food, many of us are familiar with the benefits of raw honey. But did you know that honey can be used in a variety of ways outside the kitchen?
If we only use honey for its sweet taste and glorious texture, we miss out on an entire spectrum of applications. Granted, a batch of local, organic and unpasteurized (raw) honey offers a wealth of nutritional perks, including minerals like iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium -- not to mention easily digestible simple sugars, which can give you a healthy boost when energy lags. Nevertheless, honey is much more than just a delicious food. Have a look at the following eight alternative uses for this "liquid gold."
Healing
Sanitize scrapes and cuts, soothe burns -- As a naturally antimicrobial substance, honey acts like an antibiotic cream. In fact, research published in this article found honey to possess superior antiseptic and healing properties. And manuka (the "King of Honey") has even been shown to knockout antibiotic-resistant MSRA bacteria.
Quiet a cough, ease sore throats -- As shown by clinical studies, honey has equal effectiveness in calming coughs as over-the-counter cough medicines. Mix 1 tablespoon or so of raw honey with warm water to tame a sore or dry throat and soothe nagging coughs.
Banish parasites -- Known as a backpacker's remedy for parasitic hitchhikers, a blend of honey, purified water and apple cider vinegar will help destroy the intruders. Mix 1 tablespoon each of honey and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar with 2 cups warm water. Drink several times a day for two months.
Relieve the agony of a hangover -- If you find that you have overindulged, try a teaspoon of honey dissolved in a glass of water to help speed up the metabolism of alcohol.
Beauty
Moisturize -- As a humectant, honey naturally draws moisture to the skin, making it an ideal addition to any anti-aging regimen. To make your own herb-infused honey lotion, Anna Brones of EcoSalon offers an ingeniously simple recipe.
Shine -- For beautiful hair, mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 1 quart of warm water -- use as a final rinse on just shampooed hair. The result? Those frizzy, parched locks are a thing of the past, and unruly hair is given a glossy finish.
Mental health
Calm anxiety -- Long used in Ayurvedic medicine to quell nervous disorders, honey is especially effective when combined with calming teas like chamomile, fennel or lavender.
Conquer insomnia -- If stress hormones are keeping you from getting decent shut-eye, take a teaspoon of lightly salted honey before bedtime. A small amount of honey in the evening ensures that glycogen stores are adequate in the liver, which reduces the release of sleep-disrupting hormones.
For more ideas on how to use honey beyond the kitchen, the Mother Nature Network provides further inspiration here.
Sources:
http://science.naturalnews.com
http://www.naturalnews.com
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
http://ecosalon.com
http://www.mnn.com
http://science.naturalnews.com
Suzanne
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Re: Honey
[Re: Suzanne]
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04/11/14 06:27 PM
04/11/14 06:27 PM
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Scientists Discover Why honey Is Still the Best Antibiotic
by L.J. Devon, Staff Writer
(NaturalNews) Conventional antibiotics are overprescribed and overconsumed. They are given out like parade candy, tossed out to anyone waving their hands. 2010 data obtained by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that a whopping 833 antibiotic prescriptions are handed out on average per every 1,000 people.
Conventional antibiotics make users sicker in the long run
Doctors carelessly prescribe antibiotics for viral infections, which is useless since antibiotics are only effective for breaking up bacterial infections. To make matters worse, overprescription and overconsumption make future infections harder to fight, since antibiotics deplete the good bacteria in the gut.
In this medical travesty, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising up, adapting to the singular mode of action that the prescription antibiotics lean on. The CDC has recently identified 20 resistant strains of bacteria, thanks to reckless dependency on these prescriptions. A 2013 report by the CDC sounds the alarm, reporting that over 2 million people contract antibiotic-resistant infections each year. Conventional antibiotics are making users sicker in the long run, more vulnerable and more prone to infection.
As this disturbing trend continues, scientists are looking for simpler answers. Researchers from the Salve Regina University in Newport, Rode Island, are rediscovering the reasons why raw honey is still one of the best natural antibiotics around to this day.
Honey fights infections on multiple levels and doesn't promote resistant bacteria
Lead author Susan M. Meschwitz, Ph.D., presented the findings at the 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. She reports, "The unique property of honey lies in its ability to fight infection on multiple levels, making it more difficult for bacteria to develop resistance."
Meschwitz said that honey uses a combination of weapons including polyphenols, hydrogen peroxide and an osmotic effect. Honey is practically an ambidextrous fighter, using multiple modalities to kill bacteria.
One of those fighting methods is its osmosis effect. This effect comes from honey's high sugar concentration. In this process, water is drawn from the bacteria cells, leaving the pathogens no option but to dehydrate and die off.
Honey breaks up bacteria by destroying its modes of communication
Honey also possesses properties that stop the formation of biofilms. These slimy biofilms are bacteria communities which harbor diseases. Honey keeps these biofilms from congregating by breaking up a bacterial communication process called quorum sensing. By breaking up this process, honey stops the bacteria from communicating and expanding their viability. Without this communication mode, the bacteria cannot release the toxins that increase their ability to cause disease.
Meschwitz said that, by disrupting quorum sensing, the virulent behavior of bacteria is weakened, "rendering the bacteria more susceptible to conventional antibiotics."
Doctors should prescribe honey first, and antibiotics as a last resort
Honey is so powerful for destroying bacteria that it should be the first mode of treatment when treating a bacterial illness. Doctors should prescribe honey first, since it attacks bacteria from multiple angles. Prescribed antibiotics should be the "alternative" therapy, or the last resort. Honey is more powerful because it prevents the formation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Conventional antibiotics fail because they only target the essential growth processes of bacteria. This allows bacteria to build up resistance over time, while the user also destroys the good bacteria in their gut.
Honey works much differently, breaking down the bacteria's communication processes while dehydrating the bacteria's structures through an osmosis effect. On top of that, honey is filled with powerful antioxidants in the form of polyphenols. Meschwitz adds, "Several studies have demonstrated a correlation between the non-peroxide antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of honey and the presence of honey phenolics."
Honey is also antiviral, antifungal and full of antioxidants
Not only is honey antibacterial, but it is antiviral and antifungal. These properties alone make it more powerful than conventional antibiotics. Honey can target undetected fungal conditions that may be at the root cause of perpetual illness.
Meschwitz said that her team of researchers has been measuring the level of antioxidant activity of honey. "We have separated and identified the various antioxidant polyphenol compounds. In our antibacterial studies, we have been testing honey's activity against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, among others."
While many commercial brands of honey are filtered and fake, the best place to look for delicious, medicinal, and unfiltered raw honey is at local honeybee farms.
Sources for this article include:
http://www.sciencedaily.com
http://www.nydailynews.com
http://www.acs.org
http://science.naturalnews.com
Suzanne
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Re: Honey
[Re: Suzanne]
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04/13/14 07:54 AM
04/13/14 07:54 AM
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Interesting information.
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Re: Honey
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07/24/14 11:32 PM
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Four Surprising Uses For Honey Outside The Kitchen
by Michael Ravensthorpe
(NaturalNews) Honey has always been held in high regard by natural health researchers, and for good reason. This sweet yellow liquid, which is made by honey bees from nectar, is packed with essential nutrients and disease-fighting antioxidants. Raw, unprocessed honey is especially nutritious and makes a great natural alternative to refined sugar, aspartame and other toxic sweeteners.
While honey has always been revered first and foremost as a food, it also possesses a surprising number of other, non-dietary uses. In fact, along with baking soda and vinegar, honey is one of the most versatile foods in our kitchens.
Shampoo and conditioner
Honey makes a great natural shampoo and conditioner for numerous reasons. Firstly, it is comprised of approximately 20 percent vitamins and minerals, which nourish the hair follicles and scalp. Secondly, it is a known humecant (a substance that attracts and retains moisture), meaning it can reduce hair loss by preventing moisture loss. Finally, its proven antiseptic and antibacterial properties protect the scalp from common infections such as eczema and psoriasis.
To use honey as a shampoo, simply mix a quarter cup of it with enough fresh water so that it is thin enough to spread around the hair. Then, apply the mixture to the hair and let it sit for 30 minutes. Lastly, rinse it off with warm water.
Bathing aid and skin cleanser
The same qualities that make honey good for our hair also make it good for our skin. In fact, bathing in honey is an extremely pleasant and natural way to keep the skin soft, clean and rejuvenated. To make a honey bath, add 2 cups of honey to a running bath then soak in it for 15 minutes. Consider adding some baking soda to the bath for the remaining 15 minutes to remove dead skin cells.
Honey diluted with water also makes a great facewash, and it is well-known for treating acne and other skin conditions. Masks made out of honey are especially potent and renowned for their anti-aging properties.
Treats cuts and wounds
The pH of honey ranges from 3.26 to 4.48. This acidity, combined with its antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties, makes honey a killing field for nasties -- they simply don't stand a chance against it. For this reason, honey -- when applied topically -- is great for treating minor cuts and wounds, including those that are already infected. It's also much more natural than Big Pharma's chemical-laden antibiotic creams.
Quality is an important issue when using honey to treat infections. The runny, processed honey found in supermarkets, which has been stripped of its essential healing qualities, is not as good at treating infections as raw honey, which retains its natural potency.
Natural lip balm
If you regularly suffer from cracked or peeling lips, consider making a natural lip balm out of honey. Firstly, mix one part of warm, recently-melted beeswax to three parts olive or almond oil. Then, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey to the mixture and allow it to set. You could also add a few drops of an essential oil, such as peppermint oil, to the mixture to improve its soothing qualities.
Sources for this article include:
http://marialivingandlearning.wordpress.com
http://www.worldwidewounds.com
http://www.sheknows.com
http://snapguide.com/guides/make-beeswax-and-honey-lip-balm/
http://science.naturalnews.com/honey.html
Suzanne
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