
Chewing Honeycomb
An old Vermont remedy suggests that regularly chewing honeycomb during allergy season will alleviate sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. Chew the honeycomb for as long as possible; after 30 minutes, allergy symptoms could disappear. Start chewing honeycomb a week or two before allergy season to keep allergy problems from starting.
Skincare
Honey contains potassium, and bacteria cannot survive in honey because of this ingredient. Raw honey straight from the honeycomb is used to treat scarring. It’s also popular as a facial moisturizer, a mask and a body scrub. Raw honey from the honeycomb is also used for many skin infections.
Enzymes & Vitamins
Honey straight from the honeycomb has all the main amino acids and necessary B, C, D and E vitamins. Honey also packs a punch of powerful and essential enzymes.
Fat Fighter
A big misconception about honey is that it is fattening. Honey can help a person lose weight, as it has properties that boost metabolism and fight fat.
Overall Benefits & Energy
Honey, especially raw, unprocessed honey from a honeycomb, is said to have a pronounced effect on a body, because of honey’s antibiotic properties. It cleans the blood vessels and aids in digestion. Honey can give a person an instant energy boost.
Wildflower honey is made by bees that have collected nectar from a local source of wildflowers. The taste and composition of wildflower honey can vary depending upon the variety of flowers in bloom at the time the honey is made. The potential health benefits of honey are many due to its nutrient rich content and anti-microbial properties.
Cough Suppressant
Researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine claim that honey may offer more relief to those suffering from an upper respiratory infection and cough than for individuals taking an over-the-counter medication containing dextromethorphan, or DM. The Penn State study, published in the December 2007 "Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine," involved 105 children and their parents separated into three groups. The first group of children was given honey, the second were given a dose of honey flavored DM medication and the third received nothing. The results concluded that the children who had received honey experienced a significant reduction in the severity, frequency and annoyance of their nighttime cough -- more so than the children who received a dose of DM medication. The researchers asserted that honey is an effective and safe alternative to treating an upper respiratory infection and cough in children over the age of 12 months.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are powerful immune-boosting compounds found in raw honey. These compounds protect your body from oxidation; a degenerative process that can leave cells damaged and aged beyond their time, according to the University of California-Davis news website. UC-Davis researchers conducted a study to determine the potential health benefits of honey. The researchers enlisted 25 individuals to take 4 tablespoons of honey daily for 29 consecutive days, according to the Medical News Today article, "Honey May Have Sweet Health Benefits." The results of this study showed a marked increase of antioxidants in the participants’ blood streams. Researchers concluded that the consumption of honey may offer health benefits by providing antioxidants, compounds linked to increased immune function and protection against conditions like heart disease and cancer.
