The wonderful healing
qualities of honey have been
known since ancient times: honey
was the most used medicine in
ancient Egypt - it was deemed
so precious that it was used as a form of currency; the Roman
legions treated their wounds
with honey; and athletes who
participated in the ancient
Olympic Games ate honey and
dried figs to enhance their sports performance. Hippocrates, the father of
modern medicine, believed in
honey as the great golden
healer."Honey causes heat,
cleans sores and ulcers, softens
hard ulcers of the lips and heals carbuncles and running sores,"
he wrote. We have the hardworking bee to
thank for this precious gift. This
little insect collects the nectar of
flowers, which it then mixes with
its own saliva, before swallowing,
digesting and regurgitating it – the happy result is honey which
the bee deposits in wax
honeycombs inside the hive. Honey can improve your health
in countless ways. Try these tips
to experience its healing
properties for yourself: Sore throats and coughs One of the best-known health
benefits of honey is its ability to
soothe sore throats and kill the
bacteria that causes the
infection. Honey has strong
antibacterial properties and provides temporary pain relief. Combine a spoonful of honey
with some freshly-squeezed
lemon juice and drink at regular
intervals. You can also mix the
honey with lemon juice and a
pinch of salt and gargle. Honey also relieves mild coughing
(especially night-time coughing in
young children) and is a great
immune-system booster - it can
help ward off colds. (Please note that honey should
not be given to babies under the
age of 12 months.) Wounds, cuts and burns Honey is an excellent first aid
remedy as it is a natural
antiseptic. It inhibits the growth
of bacteria and therefore helps
keep wounds clean and free
from infection. After gently cleaning the wound
with warm water and mild soap;
apply a layer of honey on a
dressing before covering the
wound. An extra dressing or
bandage will contain any leaking honey. Change every 24 hours. Honey is also effective for cuts
and burns - it reduces pain and
swelling, and promotes healing.
Simply dab some honey on the
affected area. Hay fever Do you suffer from hay fever?
Eating honey that is local to
your area (and has not been
blended with honey from other
areas) can help boost your
immune system and reduce your hay fever symptoms. Why local honey? The local honey
contains very tiny amounts of
the pollen found in your area.
These tiny amounts of pollen are
not enough to trigger the
allergic reaction when you ingest the local honey, but they do help
your body to build up a
tolerance to the pollen. Digestive health Honey has a mild laxative effect
which can help combat
constipation and bloating. It is
also rich in friendly bacteria
which act as a probiotic and
keep the digestive and immune system healthy. For a homemade
digestion aid, try tea with honey
and lemon. Honey may also be effective in
the treatment of ulcers – take
1 to 2 teaspoons of honey on an
empty stomach (half an hour
before a meal) up to three times
a day to provide pain relief and assist in healing. Hangovers Have you had too much to
drink? Honey is a great way to
help the body deal with the toxic
effects of a hangover, scientists
say. The fructose in honey helps the
body break down alcohol into
harmless by-products. Honey also
contains powerful antioxidant
properties that can neutralise
the harmful effects of alcohol. Enjoy two tablespoons of honey
on its own, or on toast. Healthy skin Honey is great for your skin as
it locks in moisture. If you suffer
from dry skin, put some honey
on your skin, leave on for 20
minutes and rinse off with warm
water. Legend has it that Cleopatra
bathed in milk and honey to
preserve her youth and beauty.
Run a warm bath; and add one
cup of milk and half a cup of
honey. If you like, you can add a few drops of essential oil (rose,
jasmine and lavender are great
choices). Honey’s antibacterial properties
are also great for acne. Treat
spots on your skin by applying
raw honey with clean fingers on
skin and removing with warm
water after 20 minutes. Mosquito bites Honey can help reduce the itch
and irritation of mosquito bites.
Dab a little bit of raw honey
right on the bite. Honey's anti-
microbial properties will also help
prevent infection. Athletic performance Honey can boost athletes’
performance and endurance
levels and reduce muscle fatigue.
This is thanks to the perfect
combination of glucose and
fructose in honey. The glucose is absorbed quickly
by the body and gives an
immediate energy boost,
whereas the fructose is
absorbed more slowly, thus
providing sustained energy. This combo also helps to regulate
blood sugar levels. Honey has also been shown to
increase antibodies and fight
inflammation. Take a spoonful of
honey before your workout. Handy tip Has your honey crystallised?
Don’t throw it out - it has not
gone bad! You can return it to its liquid
form by heating it slowly in a
bowl filled with warm water; or
by popping it into the microwave
for a few seconds.

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Great stuff. Honey is one of the best antibiotic for use on the skin.

I take honey and warm water every morning, like 30 minutes to 1 hour before I eat anything, it is good for people wanting to maintain or lose weight.

Honey is the best and tastiest gift of nature you can take if you’ve got a cough or sore throat. It also has lots of other uses. Some of the conditions that it is used to treat are even more serious than a simple cough or sore throat.Click on the link below to read more.
http://www.gigihealth.com/honey-unexpected-uses-for-honey/