5 Things You Didn't Know About Honey - Fascinating

Honey has been valued as a natural sweetener
long before sugar became widely available in the
16th century. Honey production flourished in
ancient Greece and Sicily, for instance, while
animals other than humans – bears, badgers, and
more – have long raided honey bee hives, risking
stings for the sweet reward. Honey is truly a remarkable substance, made even more extraordinary by the process with which it is made. This blend of sugar, trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids is quite unlike any other sweetener on the planet.
And while honey is high in fructose, it has many
health benefits when used in moderation
(assuming you're healthy). Before I delve into
those, should we discuss how honey is
made? Nah! Some other time!
1. HONEY MAKES EXCELLENT COUGH "MEDICINE"
The World Health Organization (WHO) lists
honey as a demulcent, which is a substance that relieves irritation in your mouth or throat by forming a protective film.
Research shows honey works as well as
dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in
over the counter cough medications, to soothe cough and related sleeping difficulties due to upper respiratory tract infections in children.
2. HONEY CAN TREAT WOUNDS
Honey was a conventional therapy in fighting
infection up until the early 20th century, at which time its use slowly vanished with the
advent of penicillin. Now the use of honey in
wound care is regaining popularity, as researchers are determining exactly how honey can help fight serious skin infections. Honey has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidants activities that make it ideal for treating wounds. In the US, Derma Sciences uses Manuka honey for their Medihoney wound and burn dressings.
Manuka honey is made with pollen gathered from the flowers of the Manuka bush (a medicinal plant), and clinical trials have found this type of honey can effectively eradicate more than 250 clinical strains of bacteria, including resistant varieties such as: MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphyl)
3. HONEY IMPROVES YOUR SCALP
Honey diluted with a bit of warm water was shown to significantly improve seborrheic dermatitis, which is a scalp condition that causes dandruff and itching. After applying the solution every other day for four weeks, "all of the patients responded markedly." According to the researchers: "Itching was relieved and scaling was
disappeared within one week. Skin lesions were healed and disappeared completely within 2 weeks. In addition, patients showed subjective improvement in hair loss."
4. HELP BOOST YOUR ENERGY
A healthy, whole-food diet and proper sleep is the best recipe for boundless energy, but if you're looking for a quick energy boost, such as before or after a workout, honey can suffice. This is particularly true for athletes looking for a "time-released fuel" to provide energy over a longer duration.
5. REDUCE ALLERGY SYMPTOMS
Locally produced honey, which will contain pollen spores picked up by the bees from local plants, introduces a small amount of allergen into your system. Theoretically, this can activate your immune system and over time can build up your natural immunity against it.
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