Honey is
sweet. (We all know that), and it is a healthy addition to almost any meal. But
honey has even more healthy uses in addition to being a natural sweetener. A lot of people claiming to sell original honey are actually selling cooked sugar or sugarcane syrup! (I wonder what they gain by deceiving people) but, if you can get the real honey-you will be glad you did.
Here are
some natural uses of Honey:
Removes Acne
Honey is
tough on acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Apply a small amount of honey to affected areas of your face to help the
pimples disappear. Try this treatment overnight, Or simply use as a spot
treatment, leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse.
Skin Moisturizer
Honey is
a great moisturizer and is even gentle enough for people with sensitive skin.
One moisturizer recipe involves mixing four tablespoons of honey with two egg
whites and a few tablespoons of flour (depending on your desired consistency);
stir the mixture until it thickens, and apply is as a moisturizing face mask
and/or body lotion.
To
simplify things, you can also apply one teaspoon of honey onto clean skin and
allow it to moisturize for 15-20 minutes; rinse with warm water. You can also
add a small amount of honey to your warm bath water for softer water and softer
skin.
Antiseptic
Honey
contains hydrogen peroxide, the chemical most often used for cleaning wounds.
In addition, honey offers a moist barrier for the wound and helps form a
protective barrier for the wound. The application of honey can be useful even
in infected wounds that have not responded to conventional therapy (such as
antibiotics).
Energy Booster
A much
healthier and safer option than the many energy drinks on the market, honey is
an all-natural way to boost your energy. Simply add a small amount to a glass
of water or hot tea. The glucose in honey is absorbed into the bloodstream,
reducing fatigue.
Preserve Fruit
Bottle a
little bit of summer and preserve your berries in this simple honey sauce. Just
combine one part honey to ten parts water and cover your berries. Seal in an
airtight jar, and you’ll have summer at your fingertips all year long.
Treatment for Sore Throat
Revered
as one of the best treatments for a sore throat, honey coats the throat and
soothes the irritation. The sore-throat serum is easy enough: combine 1
tablespoon of honey with hot water and squeeze in the juice from one lemon. You
can opt to drink the honey and lemon juice alone, but the water makes it go
down a little easier. Either way, stir well, then drink. You can enjoy this
concoction as often as necessary to treat your sore throat.
Burn Remedy
Honey is
also great for the treatment of burns. Not only does honey help clean the wound
(remember that hydrogen peroxide) but it also soothes the area and reduces
pain. Apply honey as a dressing for optimal results.
Antibacterial
Similar
to its antiseptic properties, honey is great for killing bacteria and germs.
Because of its acidic pH balance and viscous base, those tiny microorganisms
are trapped in the honey and killed by the pH. Honey can be applied to
scratches, wounds, or any inflamed region.
Hair Conditioner
The
enzymes and nutrients in honey make for a great conditioning treatment for
hair. You can add a teaspoon of honey to your shampoo for shinier hair every
day. Or, for a more moisturizing treatment, mix one part honey with olive or
coconut oil let this mixture sit on your hair for 20 minutes, then rinse.
Enjoy!
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