Friday 17 April 2020

7 Benefits of Honey to improve immunity system

Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees using the nectar from flowers. ... Honey has high levels of monosaccharides, fructose, and glucose, and it contains about 70 to 80 percent sugar, which provides its sweetness. Honey also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.



1) Soothes coughs:
A 2007 study from Penn State College of Medicine that involved 139 children, found that buckwheat honey outperformed the cough suppressant, dextromethorphan (DM), in calming nighttime coughs in children and improving their sleep. Another study published in Pediatrics included 270 children aged one to five with nighttime cough due to simple colds; in this study, the children who received two teaspoons of honey 30 minutes before bed, coughed less frequently, less severely and were less likely to lose sleep due to the cough when compared to those who didn't get honey

2) Treats wounds:
In numerous studies, honey has been found effective in treating woundsFor the treatment of burns and wounds, WebMD notes: Honey is applied directly or in a dressing which is usually changed every 24 to 48 hours. When used directly, 15 mL to 30 mL of honey has been applied every 12 to 48 hours, and covered with sterile gauze and bandages or a polyurethane dressing.

3)Provides nutrients:
According to the National Honey Board, honey contains “small amounts of a wide array of vitamins and minerals, including niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.” Thus, using honey instead of sugar provides you with more nutrients for your calories.

4) Reduces a cough and throat irritation
It helps with coughs, particularly buckwheat honey. In a study of 105 children, a single dose of buckwheat honey was just as effective as a single dose of dextromethorphan in relieving nocturnal cough and allowing proper sleep.

5)Reduce ulcers and other gastrointestinal disorders:
Recent research show that honey has the ability to reduce the gas n ulcer problems. Honey can also boost the immunity power of the person who is suffering from any kind of disesae.

6)Sleep Aid: 
Honey can be a health aid for sleepless nights. Honey releases serotonin in the body — a neurotransmitter that improves mood and happiness. The body then converts serotonin into melatonin, a chemical compound that regulates the length and the quality of sleep.

7)Memory Booster:
Honey is chock-full of antioxidants that may help prevent cellular damage and loss in the brain. A 2011 study published in Menopause found that when postmenopausal women took a daily spoonful (20 g) of Malaysian honey, they had boosted memory, which could be used as an alternative therapy for the hormone-related intellectual decline. After four months of the study, the women were more likely to have better short-term memory than their counterparts who took hormone pills.

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