Honey Benefits
Referenced in many books, including the bible, raw honey benefits virtually everyone due to its unique chemical composition. Honey is more digestible than any other sweetener, natural or artificial. It is because it is not only predigested, but it also contains enzymes to help it along. It is easier on the body because of its chemical structure and does not cause a huge insulin rush the same as sugar does. Raw Honey Works To: Harmonize the liver Neutralize toxins Relieve Pain Wipe out Toxins that cause diarrhea Calm the nerves I always drink a cup of herbal tea with a tablespoon of raw honey melted into it before bed and I sleep like a baby. I know it also helps my digestion as well. Raw Honey Benefits Anti-Bacterial Anti-Allergenic Anti-Inflammatory Expectorant Laxative Sedative Anti-Toxic Anti-Anemic Fever-Reducing Honey Has Treated: Chronic Bronchitis Asthmatic Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma Chronic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis Sinusitis Nerve Damage Raw Honey and AllergiesJust like any product from the hive, raw honey and all honey for that matter can give people an allergic reaction. An allergy to honey is less common than a perceived allergic reaction to bee pollen or royal jelly.Interestingly enough, there are many people that actually use honey in their allergy and asthma treatments. It is very healing and helps with absorption and carries the healing properties of herbs or remedies. Honey Throat RemedySymptoms: Course, Dry Cough, Hoarse throat Apple Cider Vinegar Raw Honey Water Instructions: Gargle Athletes and HoneyThe rapid absorption of honey monosaccarides, and the slower metabolism of fructose content make honey a popular source of energy for athletes, particularly endurance athletes.To read about the amazing endurance benefits seen in athletes using honey, click here.It is excellent for post training as it acts as a fast source of carbohydrates and minerals to replenish depleted glycogen (muscle energy). It also makes a mix to use in your water bottle for endurance athletes for a slow steady source of easy to digest carbohydrates and minerals. Both my husband and myself use the liquid honey in our water blend. I really like it because it does not cause any type of stomach distress during a training session or race. Simply take a liquid honey such as our Summer Blossom and poor it into a water bottle or a Fuelbelt Endurance Belt bottle. Consume it just like you would a carbohydrate gel.
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