Tuesday 27 December 2011

Au naturel presents Christmas special :.... and it’s just like... HONEY!


The title t’was diva inspired lol, personally I don’t like the taste of honey by itself, I’m not sure why, however I love it with porridge *salivates*. Plus my mom teases me because I glaze everything with it, my friend glazes carrots and parsnips with it and omg, it’s.... *Homer Simpson’s*. Anyway, back to mother earth, alongside being the best flavour assistance, it has amazing healing qualities. Here goes ...



For sore throats One of the better known health benefits of honey is that it is able to help treat sore throats. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, honey not only soothes throats but can also kill certain bacteria that causes the infection. Professional singers commonly use honey to soothe their throats before performances. The Chinese believe that excess "heatiness" in the body causes sore throat and taking honey drink can be helpful. Direction: Take a spoonful of honey to soothe the inflammation or gargle with a mixture of two tablespoons of honey, four tablespoons of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Personally, whenever I have a sore throat or cough, I especially like to take warm water mixed with Manuka UMF honey which is well-known for its anti-bacterial healing properties.

Relaxant for Anxiety and Nervousness  Anxiety and nervousness are the enemies of a healthy mind. Once both conditions swarm your thoughts, your actions are tantamount to produce negative results. Free yourself from any of the two states of mind by eating porridge mixed with honey. Honey’s nutrients produce a calming effect, especially when taken in significant amounts. No wonder some consider it a part of the breakfast of champions. Honey can also be mixed with a suitable beverage for a good night’s sleep.

For hangovers When you get a hangover from drinking too much alcohol, combat its effects by applying honey remedy. Honey is gentle on the stomach and contains a mix of natural sugars such fructose which is known to speed up the oxidation of alcohol by the liver, acting as a 'sobering' agent. Follow this recipe: 15ml of liquid honey with 80ml of orange juice and 70ml of natural yogurt. Blend them together until smooth.

I’ve only touched on a few however here are my sources so you can find out some great remedies for yourself.

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