I am constantly amazed by the healing wonders of natural health remedies and it brings me comfort to know that nature has the answers to many of our health concerns.
Many people use honey to sweeten a cup of tea but there’s a growing body of knowledge that says it can help you fight off infection and illness. For years, I have used honey to treat my sore throats and coughs associated with common cold as part of natural health remedies. In a recent publication in the Archives of Adolescent and Pediatric Medicine by some researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, it was found that a tablespoon of buckwheat honey did a better job of reducing the severity and frequency of nighttime coughing from upper respiratory infection than dextromethorphan (DM) when given just before bedtime. It is also said that honey consumption raises the body’s antioxidant levels.
Honey is also a healthier alternative to artificial sweeteners and is is an all natural source of carbohydrates that provides the body with energy. Honey also plays an essential role in stimulating the digestive tract. One tablespoon of honey contains nutrients such as vitamins B6 and C, magnesium and folate. I wonder if this is why so many beauty labs are adding honey to skincare products including wrinkle cream.
As heat can reduce honey’s nutritional value, it should not be boiled or overcooked. According to natural health proponents, honey is safe for almost everyone except for kids under 18 months because it can contain botulinum spores and young children’s digestive tract may not be mature enough to prevent those spores from producing the toxin that turns into botulism.
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