As a natural cure for acid reflux and as a natural heartburn remedy, Manuka honey may be very effective. How Manuka Honey Works The pain of heartburn is caused by the acids of the stomach ‘refluxing’ into the esophagus. Since the esophagus does not have the protection from stomach acid that the stomach has, this …
Have you heard of infant botulism? Many people haven’t. But if you have children less than one year of age, it’s important for you to know that honey has been suspected of causing botulism in very young children. What is Botulism? Botulism is a form of food poisoning caused by a microorganism called Clostridium Botulinum. When …
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Ever used honey for natural wound care? You might want to give it try. If you’re not aware of the healing properties of honey, dabbing honey on a cut, scrape, burn, or abrasion may sound a bit strange. But it works, and it’s been used for that purpose for thousands of years. Honey is Old-Time …
Medihoney is the first FDA approved, pre-packaged method of utilizing the medicinal properties of honey. And it’s rapidly compiling an impressive record of success, demonstrating the feasibility of honey as medicine. Are You a Skeptic? Are you a bit skeptical about the concept of medical honey? If you are, it’s certainly understandable. Because at first …
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Looking for an insomnia treatment that doesn’t involve drugging yourself? Have you tried honey and milk? A Natural Cure for Insomnia If you suffer from insomnia, you might want to consider trying a home remedy for insomnia using milk and honey. It’s a natural remedy for sleep insomnia that many have found to be effective. …
If you’re sure you want to know… How do bees make honey? That’s a question that I have always enjoyed answering face-to-face. The facial expressions displayed as I answer the question are often quite entertaining! Spoiler Alert: Before I describe how bees make honey, I thought I should first offer a SPOILER ALERT: For those of …
The issue of honey vs sugar is one that comes up often. It’s not surprising, since many people are trying to reduce their sugar intake and are looking for a sugar alternative. And most people consider sugar to be — if not unhealthy — then at least not particularly good for you. So that naturally …
Honey nutrition – two words that might not often be thought of together. But honey is far from a nutritionally void sweet. In fact, the nutritional value of honey makes it as good for you as it is to you! And these days, when seemingly every time we turn around another delicious food is being …
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Honey and weight loss. Does it seem unlikely that the two would go together? Well, here are a couple of popular diets that use honey. Do they work? You’ll be the judge of that! The Hibernation Diet This diet combines a healthy, low-fat diet with a spoonful or two of honey just before bedtime each …
Can diabetics consume honey without being concerned about the effect upon their blood sugar? The short answer is no. In this case, though, the short answer doesn’t quite tell the whole story… Honey IS a Sugar Honey, of course, is a carbohydrate. Therefore it does increase the blood sugar level when consumed. So diabetics must …
