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UNUSUAL USES FOR HONEY

Added on: 24th Jul 2016

 

RELIEVES ALLERGIES

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Much research is currently underway into the effect of honey

in relieving allergies. Though results are still awaited,

naturopathic doctors claim the trace amounts of pollen

which remain in honey can act much in the same way as an

inoculation. The levels bring the body to produce antibodies

which would combat a full blown allergy, leading to less

discomfort and less of an allergic response.

 

 

A PARASITE KILLER

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The dawn of the railroad was also a golden age for the conman.

Traveling from city to city selling seemingly useful “tonics”, the

conman mostly sold inert and bogus mixtures passed off as

medicine before hopping the next train out of town. He must

have never thought of using a honey tonic. A mixture of honey,

vinegar, and water can be consumed to kill intestinal parasites.

 

 

IMPROVES EYESIGHT

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Ayurvedic practitioners highly regard honey for its use in helping

eyesight (and, in some ways, curing pink eye when applied

directly with water). Mixed with carrot juice (another eyesight

helper), honey is unexpectedly reputed to treat conjunctivitis,

glaucoma, and exhaustion from too many hours in front

of computer or television screens.

 

 

SWEETENS AND EMULSIFIES ASIAN SAUCES

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Many Asian sauces are based upon the balance of complex flavours

such as sweet, salty, bitter, and more. When making a salad

dressing, drizzle for pork, or any sauce at home, use honey in

place of any sugar. Since it’s an emulsifier, honey will add

sweetness while helping thicken the sauce.

 

 

NEUTRALIZES BAD BREATH

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Honey’s antibacterial properties are also useful in taking down

halitosis. This unusual use for honey sees us gargle with a

mixture of one teaspoon of honey, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon

and half a cup of warm water. An advantage of this method

is that your breath with have the freshness of cinnamon, too.

 

 

COMBATS ACID REFLUX

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A study in the British Medical Journal found that honey can

be useful in combating acid reflux. Before reaching for that

pill, take a spoonful of honey. Coating the throat (or, as the

2002 study scientifically refers to it, the Oesophageal mucosa),

honey helps soothe the throat and reduce acid reflux.

 

 

MOISTURIZES DRY ELBOWS AND SKIN

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Dry elbows affect millions of people, resulting in millions if not

billions of dollars given to the skin care industry for

moisturizers and body butters. For a more natural fix, rub honey

onto your elbows, knees, and any other dry spot after a shower.

Wipe the mixture off with a warm washcloth after 15 to

30 minutes to reveal moisturized skin.

 

 

SHORTENS THE DURATION OF DIARRHOEA

IN CHILDREN

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Another study in the British Medical Journal finds an unusual

application for honey in resolving children’s sickness. Though

honey should not be given to infants younger than 12 months old,

afterwards honey can help soothe gastroenteritis and

shorten the duration of acute diarrhoea.

 


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