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Consume honey responsibly and reap the numerous health benefits of this liquid gold.

1. Alleviates Allergies

Honeys anti-inflammatory effects and ability to soothe coughs has led to the belief it can also reduce seasonal

allergy symptoms. Although there are no clinical studies proving its efficacy, Dr. Matthe !rennec"e, a board

certified naturopathic doctor practicing at the#oc"y Mountain $ellness Centerin %ort Collins, Colo.,

told Medical Daily in an email, &A common theory is that honey acts li"e a natural vaccine.& 't contains small

amounts of pollen, hich if the body is e(posed to small amounts of it, it can trigger an immune response that

produces antibodies to the pollen. &After repeated e(posure, you should build up these antibodies and the body

should become accustomed to their presence so that less histamine is released, resulting in a lesser allergic

response.&

2. All-Natural Energy DrinkHoney is an e(cellent source of all-natural energy at )ust *+ grams of carbohydrates per tablespoon. his

natural unprocessed sugar fructose and glucose directly enter the bloodstream and can deliver a quic"

boost of energy. he rise in blood sugar acts as a short-term energy source for your or"out, especially in

longer endurance e(ercises.

!rennec"e said there is a con to adding honey to your or"out. 'f your goal in e(ercising is to increase

muscle mass, or"ing out on an empty stomach first thing in the morning is the ay to go. $hen your body is

in starvation mode /upon a"ing in morning0, and you start e(ercising, you release insulin-li"e grothfactor-*/'1%-*0, hich ill help you build bul",2 he said. !rennec"e does arn this only or"s hen blood sugars are

lo.

3. Boosts Memory

he seet nectar is loaded in antio(idants that may help prevent cellular damage and loss ithin the brain. A

34**studypublished in Menopause found a daily spoonful of Malaysian honey may boost postmenopausal

omens memory, hich can provide an alternative therapy for the hormone-related intellectual decline. After

four months of ta"ing 34 grams of honey a day, the omen ere more li"ely to have better short-term memory

than their counterparts ho too" hormone pills.

Honeys ability to help the body absorb calcium, according to !rennec"e, helps aid brain health. he brain

needs calcium in order to process thought and ma"e decisions. As our populations continue to get older and

older, the li"elihood of dementia setting in because of poor inta"e of vitamins and minerals continues to get

higher and higher,2 he said.

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4. Cough Suressant

Honey can be the all-natural cure hen it comes to pes"y colds. A persistent cough that ont go aay can

easily be remedied ith to teaspoons of honey, according to a 34*3studypublished in the )ournal 5ediatrics.

Children beteen the ages of * and 6 ith nighttime cough due to colds coughed less frequently hen they

received to teaspoons of honey 74 minutes before bed.

he golden liquids thic" consistency helps coat the throat hile the seet taste is believed to trigger nerve

endings that protect the throat from incessant coughing. Honey is believed to be as effective as the common

cough suppressant ingredient de(tromethorphan. 't can be used in treating upper respiratory tract infections.

!. Slee Ai"

Honey can be a health aid for sleepless nights. 8imilar to sugar, honey can cause a rise in insulin and release

serotonin a neurotransmitter that improves mood and happiness. he body converts serotonin into

melatonin, a chemical compound that regulates the length and the quality of sleep,2 #ene %ice", registered

dietitian and lead dietitian nutritionist at 8eattle 8utton9s Healthy :atingin Chicago, 'll., told Medical Daily in

an email.

Moreover, honey also contains several amino acids, including tryptophan that is commonly associated ith

tur"ey. Honeys steady rise in insulin, according to !rennec"e, causes the tryptophan in honey to enter the

brain, here its then converted into serotonin and then into melatonin, hich is a sleep aid. his hormone is

responsible for regulating sleep and a"e cycles.

#. $reats Dan"ru%%

Honey can bring temporary relief to the scalp by targeting dandruff. A 344*studypublished in the :uropean

;ournal of Medical #esearch found applying honey diluted ith *4 percent arm ater to problem areas and

leaving it on for three hours before rinsing led to itch relief and no scaling ithin a ee". 8"in lesions healed

ithin to ee"s and patients even shoed an improvement in hair loss. he patients did not relapse even

after si( months of use.

han"s to honey9s antibacterial and antifungal properties, it can also treat seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff,

hich are often caused by an overgroth of fungus. Moreover, honey also has anti-inflammatory properties,

hich address the redness and itching on the scalp,2 !rennec"e said.

&. $reats 'oun"s An" Burns

Honey is a natural antibiotic that can act both internally and e(ternally. 't can be used as a conventional

treatment for ounds and burns by disinfecting ounds and sores from ma)or species of bacteria such as

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methicillin resistant 8taphylococcus aureus /M#8A0. A 3446 studypublished in the !ritish ;ournal of

8urgery found all but one of patients ho suffered from ounds and leg ulcers shoed remar"able

improvement after applying a topical application of honey.

Dr. Diane #adford, a breast surgical oncologist in 8t.