Healthy Uses for Honey?
When I was a child and had the coughs, my mother would give me a spoon full of honey with some fresh lemon juice. It worked like a charm, and I have used it on my own children. But never knew why or how it worked, until I came across an article that explained it’s alternative healthy uses. Honey simply sooths the throat and thins the mucus. But apparently, there are other uses for honey. It is good for hangovers, yes I said hangovers. Honey is loaded with fructose, which speeds up the metabolism of alcohol. So it is suggested to take 2 spoons full of honey and spread over toast. It should help fairly fast.
Another use is on minor cuts, scrapes and burns. With its antibacterial properties, honey will help speed the healing process. It is recommended to use twice daily for best results. But the most fascinating use is as a body polisher. According to the Mii Amo spa in Sedona, Ariz, mix:
- 1⁄4 cup honey,
- 3⁄4 cup raw sugar, and
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil;
- Rub the mixture into wet skin, then rinse it off.
You can get soft, smooth skin with this gentle, natural ex-foliating body scrub. All this from honey! It’s great to have it handy at home, not only for cooking, tea, for these healthy reasons as well.
