The Many Benefits Of Having Honey At Home

1. Honey Reduces Cough 
Honey may prove to be a lifesaver
during this cold season. According to a study in the Archives of Pediatrics
& Adolescent Medicine, researchers tested a single nighttime dose of
buckwheat honey against a common cough suppressant and no treatment at all in
more than 100 children with colds. Overall, parents found that the honey was
better than the other two approaches for relieving cough symptoms and improving
sleep.

No wonder the World Health Organization lists honey as a potential
demulcent, a sugary liquid that coats the throat and soothes irritation. A 2007
study by Penn State College of Medicine suggested that it reduced nighttime
coughing and improved sleep quality in children with upper respiratory infection
better than the cough medicine dextromethorphan or no treatment.

2.
Honey heals wounds 
Shocking, isn’t it? Applying honey to the skin has
been used to heal wounds and burns since ancient Egypt, and is still being used
today.

In-depth research studies on honey and wound care were evaluated
and the review found that it is most effective at healing partial thickness
burns and wounds that have become infected after surgery.

It is also an
effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, which are very serious
complications and can lead to amputation.

One study reported a 43.3%
success rate with honey as a wound treatment. In another study, topical honey
healed a whopping 97% of patients being treated for their diabetic
ulcers.

Similarly, researchers believe that its healing powers come from
its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as its ability to
nourish the surrounding tissue.

3. Honey Boosts Memory 
We are
what we eat and hence it is very important to consume foods that help make our
mental health strong to sustain in old age. One of its numerous health benefits
includes its ability in boosting memory and concentration.

Honey not only
increases brain power and memory but also makes you a healthier person
altogether. Consumption of honey prevents metabolic stress and helps calm and
soothes the brain, which helps in augmenting memory in the long run. The natural
antioxidants and therapeutic properties in honey help in boosting brains’
cholinergic system and circulation and receding cells that cause memory
loss.

4. Honey helps digestion 
Honey helps reduce
constipation, bloating and gas, thanks to it being a mild laxative. Honey is
also rich in probiotic or “friendly” bacteria such as bifidobacteria and
lactobacilli, which aid in digestion, promote the health of the immune system,
and reduce allergies.

Using it in place of table sugar has been found to
reduce the toxic effects in the gut of mycotoxins produced by
fungi.

5. Honey Cures Acne 
Honey is a popular home remedy for
acne. It’s often combined with other natural ingredients such as cinnamon,
nutmeg, lemon, and avocado to make acne face masks.

There are a lot of
anecdotal reports from people who have successfully used honey in the treatment
of acne, but actual scientific studies that examine its effectiveness when used
on acne patients are currently lacking.

However, we do know that this
natural ingredient has antibacterial activity, and studies have shown that it
can kill a wide range of bacteria. This is currently thought to be a result of
the hydrogen peroxide that is present in the honey and a protein called
bee-defensin-1 which is added to the nectar when it’s in the bee’s
stomach.

Studies have shown that it is capable of killing the
acne-causing bacteria. Due to its high level of antibacterial activity, using
honey for acne treatment has become popular in the natural skin care
community.

Honey also has anti-inflammatory properties which could be
useful in the treatment of an inflammatory condition like acne.

The
health benefits of Honey are endless and amazing, new research and studies keep
coming up with more benefits of Honey!

Do well to get yourself a bottle
of honey today.