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Sweet golden honey, natures nectar of the gods. The ancient Greeks believed in the natural healing power of honey, using it to treat wounds and ailments. The Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, is said to have bathed in milk and honey, which was partly the reason for her gorgeous, glowing skin that captured the attention of Mark Anthony.<\/p>\n
Bees produce honey from the nectar of flowers found within the vicinity of their hive. Raw, unpasteurized honey contains live bacteria and enzymes that have tremendous benefits for human health. Raw honey is available in different varieties, Manuka honey from New Zealand and Acacia honey from Africa are a few examples of exotic honey found in your local health food store.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s essential to ensure you purchase raw honey. The filtering and pasteurizing process involved in commercial honey production removes the bacteria and enzymes from the final product. Only raw honey contains the beneficial compounds associated with the healing and health benefits associated with this organic food.
\nHere are 20 benefits of adding raw honey to your diet.<\/p>\n
Does it take you endless cups of coffee to get moving in the morning? Do you regularly feel like taking an afternoon nap after lunch because you\u2019re feeling completely drained? Pump yourself up in the morning and power through afternoon sluggishness with a serving of honey. The high-carbohydrate load found in raw honey provides a sustained release of energy. Add a tablespoon to your morning cup of green tea and enjoy a serving in the afternoon with some whole grain sprouted toast.<\/p>\n
After eating a serving of honey, the glucose<\/a> and fructose act quickly on the body. You\u2019ll experience a pronounced boost in energy levels, without the afternoon crash associated with sugar-based energy drinks and sodas. Honey is an ideal pre-workout snack before you hit the gym or head out onto the road for a run. After you return from the gym, reach into the fridge for a glass of deliciously cold ice tea, sweetened with raw honey.<\/p>\n According to research published by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, over 40 million Americans suffer from chronic adverse sleeping conditions. A further 20 million people deal with some form of occasional sleeping disorder.<\/p>\n Insomnia created by excessive environmental stress or hormone imbalance severely diminishes the quality of life in any individual that experiences the disorder. We require sleep to clear neural toxins from our brain, as well as restore and repair vital metabolic and biological processes. When our ability to achieve a good night\u2019s rest is compromised through insomnia<\/a>, it affects our nervous system, mood, and energy levels the following day.<\/p>\n Physicians prescribe medications to people suffering from sleep disorders to help them fall asleep. Compounds like Zopiclone provide relief to people suffering from sleep disorders. If you are struggling to sleep, try mixing a tablespoon of raw honey into your tea. Honey provides a soothing and relaxing effect on the body and mind that will help you peacefully drift off to sleep.<\/p>\n The anti-microbial, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties of raw, unpasteurized honey help to soothe the pain of a burn or sterilize a wound. The ancient Greeks used honey as an anti-septic treatment for cuts. Ancient Grecian texts reveal that raw honey when applied to a wound, accelerates the healing process and prevents infection<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you have a scrape, cut, or burn, apply raw honey to the affected area. Cover the wound or burn with a compress and redress once or twice a day. The beneficial bacteria and enzymes found in raw honey go to work on sterilizing and cleaning any wound or burn while speeding up the healing process.<\/p>\n Even highly infectious bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be eliminated with the use of raw honey on the affected area. The advent of penicillin turned populations away from the use of honey as an infection fighter.<\/p>\n The next time you have a burn or wound try covering it with Manuka honey. This honey is native to New Zealand where it\u2019s made from the pollen of Manuka bush flowers.<\/p>\n Do you have a dry, itchy scalp? Dandruff<\/a> is an embarrassing problem that millions of people deal with every day. There\u2019s nothing worse than being in a meeting wearing a dark jacket, with your shoulders lightly dusted with white, dead skin flakes.<\/p>\n Traditional and folk medicine promotes the use of raw honey as a natural dandruff cure and preventative measure. Mix a solution of raw honey with water and a little raw milk for a moisturizing scalp treatment that blasts away dandruff. Apply the mixture to your hair and work it into your scalp. Let the solution work its way into your scalp for a few hours before washing it out.<\/p>\n The anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties of raw honey provide a powerful natural treatment for dandruff issues. Instead of relying on commercial anti-dandruff shampoos made with chemical ingredients, opt for an all-natural alternative. Using this treatment once a day for a week will eliminate dandruff and return your scalp to good health.<\/p>\n Individuals suffering from the effects of the Herpes virus experience viral outbreaks which take the form of blisters. These puss-filled sores frequently occur on the lips and occasionally the genitals. Social stigma makes people infected with Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) reluctant to seek medical attention due to feelings of embarrassment or shame.<\/p>\n Raw honey acts as an effective topical treatment for herpes<\/a> sores. Apply a generous serving to the blister from the moment you notice the inflammation. If you catch the infection in its early stages, it\u2019s possible to prevent a full-blown breakout. Raw honey also works as a soothing, disinfectant and anti-viral treatment for Herpes blister outbreaks. Apply raw honey to the affected area and continually treat the area during the course of the day, and before bedtime.<\/p>\n The enzymes in the honey will draw the fluid from the blister, drying it out. Regular application of raw honey to the outbreak reduces the intensity and duration of the outbreak and improves healing time after the infection subsides.<\/p>\n Do you suffer from dry and cracked skin? Are you walking around with cracked heels and dry toenail beds? Fortunately, raw organic honey offers you a solution to your skin issues. Honey dilutes into a wide variety of liquids, including shampoo, conditioner, and skin creams. Adding a few tablespoons to your skin<\/a> treatment products provides a nourishing and moisturizing effect.<\/p>\n Start your skincare routine with this formula designed to exfoliate the pores in your skin and cleanse them of any excess skin oil, dirt, or bacteria. Crush almonds and add them to 3 teaspoons of raw, organic honey. Blend in 1 teaspoon of olive oil to improve the viscosity of the mixture. Apply the formula to your face scrub gently with a pouf, rinse away and begin your moisturizing routine.<\/p>\n Mix 5 tablespoons of raw honey with 2 cups of almond oil and 2 teaspoons of rose oil. Apply regularly throughout the day for a potent natural moisturizer compound that keeps your skin glowing and looking healthy. You can also use this treatment as an addition to your shampoo bottle. Mix half your shampoo with an equal amount of the mixture and wash your hair normally.<\/p>\n Traditional medicine relies on honey as a natural cure for gastrointestinal disorders such as Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). The soothing nature of raw honey also helps to manage the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. There is no clinical evidence to support the effects of raw honey on treating stomach disorders. However, there are plenty of personal testimonials from people that have successfully used raw honey to cure their stomach issues.<\/p>\n Medical science has examined the benefits of using raw honey to treat symptoms associated with acid reflux. Acid reflux<\/a> damages the sensitive tissue of the esophagus, creating inflammation and pain. The anti-inflammatory properties of raw honey soothe the irritation and pain while protecting the esophagus from infection.<\/p>\n Raw honey also aids digestion, promoting the health of the trillions of live bacteria that live in your GI tract. Add honey to tea, or eat it straight off the spoon to relieve the symptoms of ulcers and inflammation of the esophagus.<\/p>\n Our immune system prevents bacteria and viruses from infecting our bodies. If your immune system’s health is compromised, you can expect to fall sick frequently. Stress and environmental toxins accumulate in our body over time, increasing the production of free radicals that create oxidative cell damage and cell death while compromising the function of the immune system.<\/p>\n Raw honey contains an ingredient called propolis. The bees manufacture this waxy substance to portion off areas of the hive, such as the nursery and queen\u2019s quarters. Propolis is filtered out in commercial products, but it’s plentiful in raw, unfiltered, organic honey. Propolis contains live enzymes and bacteria that have an anti-bacterial and antioxidant<\/a> effect on the human body, boosting the health of your immune system.<\/p>\n Search for online retailers that offer organic, raw honey or look for it in your local health food store or farmers market. Raw honey may be a little more expensive than commercial brands but the added immune-boosting and nutritional benefits make it a wise choice.<\/p>\n Suffering from regular acne<\/a> outbreaks is a frustrating and embarrassing experience for any adolescent or adult to handle. You may not think it\u2019s a good idea to add honey to your diet, or as a topical treatment for acne, due to its high glucose content. However, you may be surprised to learn that raw honey is an effective and efficient treatment to lessen the intensity and duration of acne breakouts.<\/p>\n Raw honey contains humectants that moisturize the skin and eliminate the bacteria on your skin causing the acne outbreak. Apply raw honey to the affected area and leave it on for a period of 1-hour before washing it off with warm water.<\/p>\n The honey will draw the pus and fluid from the acne, drying it out and preventing further spread of the outbreak to other areas of the face, neck, shoulders, and back. Raw honey also protects the skin and prevents excess secretion of facial oils from your pores, reducing the frequency of future outbreaks.<\/p>\n Waking up in the morning with a blistering hangover is enough to ruin anyone\u2019s day. Drinking to excess is dangerous to your health, but everyone goes overboard with alcohol at some stage of their life. If you find yourself dealing with a screaming hangover, try out this natural honey hangover<\/a> remedy.<\/p>\n Raw, unpasteurized honey assists your liver with the oxidation of alcohol, speeding up the rate at which it removes toxins from your system. Headaches and feelings of physical illness or nausea during a hangover are due to the liver’s inability to process the toxins from the drinks you consumed last night.<\/p>\n Add 1 tablespoon of honey to 2 cups of orange juice and 1 cup of Kefir or Greek yogurt. Blend the ingredients in a blender and drink as quickly as you can. Add a couple of milk thistle caps to your hangover protocol and you will be feeling right as rain in just a few hours.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a hassle to deal with an inflamed sinus due to an attack of hay fever or sinusitis<\/a>. Over 31 million Americans experience this condition every year, spending billions on medication to treat the symptoms. Traditional medicine uses honey as a therapeutic remedy in treating the symptoms associated with inflamed sinus and sinus infection.<\/p>\n Start your sinus treatment by steaming a bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head and position your face above the steam, using the towel to lock in the moist air and maintain elevated humidity levels. Breathe deeply and draw the steam through your nose if it isn\u2019t completely blocked.<\/p>\n Continue this steam treatment for 5 to 10-minutes or until you feel your sinus relax. Take a glass of warm water and mix 3 tablespoons of raw honey into 200ml of water. Gargle with the water repeatedly, swallowing the liquid after each gargle.<\/p>\n The antibacterial and antiviral compounds found in raw honey will assist your immune system by clearing the sinus infection or lessening the effects of hay fever.<\/p>\n A decreased sex drive will ruin your quality of life and create tension between you and your partner. Symptoms of low libido<\/a> include the inability to maintain an erection in men and a lack of desire in women. Couples, where one or both of the partners are living with the symptoms of low libido, are more prone to turning on one another in times of excessive stress or emotional duress.<\/p>\n There are many different causes for low libido and each person experiencing symptoms of the disorder requires an individual consultation and diagnosis by an experienced medical professional, as well as a psychotherapist. Treatment of low libido can include the use of prescribed medications to solve the immediate symptoms of the disorder.<\/p>\n Fortunately, nature provides a natural alternative to medications in the form of raw honey. Eating raw honey acts as a natural aphrodisiac, improving feelings of desire. Research shows that men who consume raw honey regularly experience improved testosterone production. Women who include raw honey in their daily diet experience enhanced estrogen levels.<\/p>\n As we age, our brain is exposed to developing various different cognitive disorders and chronic diseases. Keep your mind sharp and your thoughts clear with the use of raw honey in your daily diet. Raw honey acts as a cognitive enhancer by feeding your brain cells with nutrients and antioxidants that improve neural function.<\/p>\n Studies suggest that the beneficial compounds found in raw, organic honey provide a protective effect on brain cells. Every day, our brain accumulates free radicals and toxins<\/a> from our blood as a result of exposure to toxins in our environment and our food. The brain clears neural pathways of toxins overnight while we sleep.<\/p>\n Adding raw honey to your diet helps the brain absorb calcium, another critical nutrient responsible for maintaining optimal brain cell health and cell communication. By improving your diet with a daily dose of raw honey, you help your brain ward off chronic neurological conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n Do you consume too much sugar in your daily diet? Recent advancements in modern nutritional science show that sugar<\/a> is responsible for a majority of diseases and health disorders previously attributed to a high-fat diet. Chronic cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis occur from accelerated LDL cholesterol production driven by elevated glucose levels.<\/p>\n Simply put, 27 grams of sugar per day in your diet is enough to increase your risk of exposure to chronic disease by as much as 80%. Many people turn to artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in their diet. However, there is convincing research into the adverse health conditions developed by prolonged exposure to artificial sweeteners such as aspartame.<\/p>\n Skip the sugar and throw away the artificial sweeteners. Replace both of them in your diet with raw, unfiltered, organic honey straight from the hive, this nothing sweeter on earth. As a side bonus, you benefit from improved dental and gum health, as well as a lower fasted glucose level and your taste buds will thank you too.<\/p>\n Almost every woman will battle with a bout of candida at some point in their life. Yeast infections can occur as a result of a lack of hygiene, menstruation, exposure to antibiotics, and even something as simple as changing your brand of soap. Yeast infections are tremendously bothersome and embarrassing to deal with and symptoms can range from vaginal itching to urinary tract infections, and a white discharge along with a foul odor emanating from the vagina.<\/p>\n Candida<\/a> albicans thrives when the acidic environment of the vagina experiences and imbalance. Honey can provide therapeutic treatment for eliminating candida overgrowth and soothing the symptoms associated with a yeast infection.<\/p>\n The anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial compounds found in raw honey prevent further spread of candida and cleanse the vaginal walls. Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey to 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt and apply it to the interior of your vagina. Wash away after 10-minutes and repeat daily until the infection clears.<\/p>\n When the seasons change, it\u2019s common for people to contract viral infections such as the flu. Protect yourself this winter by adding honey into your daily diet to boost your immune function. If you\u2019re unlucky enough to come down with a bout of the flu this winter, consider trying an herbal tonic made with raw honey to soothe the symptoms of an irritating cough<\/a>.<\/p>\n Raw honey can be as effective is soothing a cough as commercial pharmaceutical products. The anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory nature of raw honey cleanses the throat, protecting it from infection while the soothing nature of the golden liquid calms your cough.<\/p>\n Try out this recipe for honey lemon cough syrup the next time you\u2019re feeling under the weather. Purchase some organic lemons and raw honey from your local health food store or farmers market. Slice up the lemons and add them to a pot along with a jar of raw honey. Simmer the cough syrup on a low heat for 90-minutes, strain the liquid into a jar and store in the fridge. Use as you feel necessary.<\/p>\n We all know that excessive sugar consumption along with poor dental hygiene eventually results in a dentistry nightmare of cavities and gum disease. However, the glucose<\/a> found in honey doesn\u2019t have the same effect on our dental health as refined sugar. Honey contains potent anti-microbial and anti-bacterial compounds that fight gum disease and protect your teeth.<\/p>\n Hydrogen peroxide is the enzyme found in raw honey that provides it with the anti-microbial effect. Hydrogen peroxide eliminates plaque and keeps your gums free of infection. Raw honey can be used as a mouthwash when diluted with water. Swirl around some honey-water in your mouth after brushing your teeth for a sweet start to your day that\u2019s healthy for your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n It\u2019s vital that you purchase raw, organic, unpasteurized, and unfiltered honey from a sustainably farmed source as the base for your oral hygiene program. Don\u2019t select store-bought honey and expect the same results.<\/p>\n Skin disorders are an uncomfortable and embarrassing condition to live with. Eczema and psoriasis are two of the most common skin conditions diagnosed by American physicians. Psoriasis is characterized by inflamed red blotches on the skin that have the appearance of lesions. These spots crack and peel, flaking the skin away, creating irritation and itching. Eczema is a similar condition that is usually localized to one specific area of the body such as the scalp or between the fingers.<\/p>\n Both conditions are challenging to live with and medical science is at a loss to explain the cause of the disorder. Raw honey can help manage the symptoms of eczema<\/a> and psoriasis. Cover the affected area with raw honey for an hour every day before washing it off with warm water. Use the moisturizer recipe mentioned earlier and work the cream into the affected area for relief. This treatment may not cure your condition, but it may reduce your symptoms and reduce the intensity and duration of your symptoms.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sleep.jpg\")
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<\/h3>\n5. Helps Manage the Symptoms of Herpes Virus<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n11. Treat Sinus Issues<\/h3>\n
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12. Increase Libido<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/memory.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n13. Boost Your Memory<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n14. A Natural Sweetener<\/h3>\n
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15. Treat Candida Infections<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Coughing.jpg\")
<\/p>\n16. Suppress and Soothe an Irritating Cough<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n17. Keep Your Gums Healthy<\/h3>\n
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18. Soothe and Cure Eczema and Psoriasis<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cholesterol.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n19. Improve Your Cholesterol Balance<\/h3>\n
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