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6 Health Benefits Of Honey

By Guardian Nigeria
03 February 2016   |   2:15 pm
The benefits of honey go beyond its great taste. Honey has a long history as a natural medicine, used to treat ailments of the internal organs and the skin. It has been valued as a natural sweetener long before sugar became widely available in the 16th century. Honey is particularly healthy when used instead of refined…

The benefits of honey go beyond its great taste. Honey has a long history as a natural medicine, used to treat ailments of the internal organs and the skin. It has been valued as a natural sweetener long before sugar became widely available in the 16th century. Honey is particularly healthy when used instead of refined sugar, which is 100% empty calories. It is known for its effectiveness in instantly boosting the performance, endurance and reduce muscle fatigue of athletes. Here are 6 health benefits of honey.

1. Immune booster

Honey’s antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties can help your immune system defend you against illness, including the common cold.

2. Honey Improves Your Scalp

Honey diluted with a bit of warm water was shown to significantly treat seborrheic dermatitis, which is a scalp condition that causes dandruff and itching.

3. Wound Healer

Honey’s wound-healing properties are among its most impressive medicinal qualities. Honey salve heals superficial burns. Honey helps heal wounds in several ways. Its thickness provides a protective barrier against germs, and honey naturally absorbs fluids in wounds, helping to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. Raw honey also contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase. When the enzyme mixes with body fluids, it produces hydrogen peroxide and acts as a mild antiseptic.

4. Suppress Coughs

Honey will naturally coat and soothe the throat, relieving it from pain and irritation.

5. Skin soother

Honey is a popular ingredient, along with beeswax, in natural lotions and lip balms. Its antimicrobial properties are thought to make it a good choice as a home acne treatment. Combine honey with warm water and oatmeal for an all-natural skin scrub.

6. Honey is Anti-Cancer

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.

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