Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Honey - Natures Boon

Latest research indicates that the nutritive qualities of honey are lost by heating it for commercial use. Infact, honey is one of the finest sources of heat and energy. It is a boon to those with weak digestion. All organs in the body respond favourably when honey is consumed.

Honey is considered as an all-purpose medicine for all types of diseases. One spoon of fresh honey, mixed with the juice of half a lemon in a glass of lukewarm water and taken first thing in the morning is an effective remedy for constipation and hyperacidity. Fasting on this honey-lemon juice water is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without loss of energy and appetite. A mixture of honey and alcohol is believed to promote growth of hair. It can be easily added to the five meals a day & recommended in cases of weak hearts.

Heart patients are suggested to take a glass of water with honey and lemon juice in it b4 goin 2 bed. Honey has proved remarkable in building haemoglobin in the body. It is beneficial in the treatment of anaemia as it helps maintain the right balance of haemoglobin and red blood corpuscles. Honey is highly beneficial in the treatment of all diseases of the lungs.

It is said if a jug of honey is held under the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact with the honey, he starts breathing easier and deeper. Some doctors recommend one year old honey for respiratory diseases. Honey applied externally, is considered useful in the treatment of wounds and sores. Honey soothes pain, acts as an antiseptic, hastens healing and is especially effective in curing burns. The use of honey is highly beneficial in the treatment of irritating cough. It acts as a soothing agent, it produces a soothing effect on the inflammed mucus membrane and retrieves irritating cough and symptoms like difficulty in swallowing. It is used in the manufacture of various cough mixtures. Honey gargles are also useful in irritant cough.

Honey is beneficial in the treatment of insomnia. It brings sound sleep. It should be taken with water, before going to bed, in doses of two teaspoonfuls in a big cupful of water. Honey is valuable in keeping the mouth healthy. Apply honey daily over the teeth and gums, it cleans and gives sparkle to the teeth. It prevents deposit of tarter at the base of the teeth and prevents decay and early falling of the teeth. Being a mild antiseptic, it prevents the growth of harmful micro-organisms. It also keeps the gums in the healthy state.

In case of ulcers, honey helps in their early healing and prevents further infection, bad odour and pus formation. Gargling with honey water is very useful in all the above cases. Honey is an excellent remedy for various eye ailments. Apply honey in the eyes daily, it improves eye-sight.

It is very useful in the treatment of itching of the eyes. Honey prevents cataract formation. Two grams of onion juice and honey each, mixed together, should be kept safe in a clean bottle. It should be applied locally to the eyes with a glass rod. This is a very effective remedy for immature cataract. It tones up the stomach, helps in proper digestion and prevents stomach diseases. It also decreases the over production of some acid (i dont remember the acids name exactly....) preventing vomiting and heart burn.

When undigested foods are present in the alimentary canal, honey acts as a laxative and emetic and clears the digestive canal of the waste matter. Honey is specially useful in providing energy and heat to the body in old age. It clears the system of mucus to which a person generally falls victim to in old age. One or two teaspoonful of honey in a cupful of boiling water, taken while still warm, is a refreshing and strengthening drink.

The best suggestion given by nature cure docters is tat u use it in coffee, tea n juices instead of sugar. Glass of warm water+two teaspoons of honey+1 teaspoon of lemon juice in early morning reduces fat and purifies blood. Easiest n best cure for lot of constipation problems.Specially wen u r on diet n wanna loose weight, helps u not fall sick. Carrot juice n honey...proven results for better eye sight, wound healing, good results for ppl who sit infront of the computer long hours. Giner juice n honey...best medicine for cough n cold. Lot of cold drops like, halls, use ginger n honey, also gud for asthma.

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