History and Health Benefits of Honey
Honey is mankind's oldest sweetener. Honey is manufactured in nature's most efficient factory - the beehive. Bees make honey from the nectar of flowers and they will travel as far as 40,000 miles and visit over 2 million flowers to produce one pound of honey.
Honey has been found in the tombs of ancient Egyptian Pharos and man harvesting honey is painted on the wall of caves by pre-historic man.
Honeybees have been in Europe and Asia for hundreds of thousands of years. It was not until the late 1600's that the bee was brought to this country by Europeans. Native Americans called the honey bee "White man's flies."
Approximately one half of the human diet is derived directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees. Today honeybees are an essential part of a healthy agriculture economy.
Have hayfever or allergies problems? Many individuals eat honey to build tolerances to pollen.
Health Benefits of Honey
Digestive System - Honey alleviates the Diarrhoea associated with Gastroenteritis (by destroying the Detrimental Bacteria that are implicated in Gastroenteritis) [scientific research - humans: the addition of Honey to the fluids of children afflicted with Gastroenteritis resulted in 40% quicker recovery than that of control subjects].
Immune System - Honey inhibits the growth of many types of Detrimental Bacteria including:
- Salmonella
- Eschericia coli
- Shigella
- Vibrio cholerae
Musculoskeletal System - Honey (soaked in gauze and applied topically to afflicted sites) accelerates the healing of Burns [scientific research - humans: Burns patients treated with honey healed 50% more rapidly than controls with approximately 50% less Scarring than control subjects].
Ulcers - Honey suppresses Helicobacter pylori (the Detrimental Bacteria that is responsible for many Duodenal Ulcers and Gastric Ulcers) [scientific research - humans: honey consumed daily halted the growth of Helicobacter pylori within 3 days].
Wounds - Honey (applied topically) accelerates the healing of Wounds and prevents the infection of Wounds [scientific research].
Honey Enhances the Function of these Substances
- Endogenous Substances
- Neurotransmitters
- Honey contains precursors for the manufacture of Serotonin.
Other Benefits of Honey
- Aids Stomach and Digestion
- Treats Allergies
- Heals Ulcers and Burns
- Improves Eye Sight
- Relieves Cough
- Helps Cure Asthma
- Reduces High Blood Pressure
- Has Anti-Cancer Properties
