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Honey has been used across cultures and through ages as a natural healer and health rejuvenator. It is a must in every Indian household and holds a special medicinal significance that has run down through generations. And, there is a logical reason for it. Honey is packed with countless healthy nutrients, minerals, vitamins and natural sugars that are vital to overall health and immunity.<\/p>\n
One tablespoon of raw honey contains around 60 calories. Honey is fat free, cholesterol free and also free from sodium. 80% of the honey is carbohydrates, 18% is water and the remaining 2 % is vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Raw honey is packed with Vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid as well as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.<\/p>\n
Here are some amazing health benefits of honey:<\/p>\n
1 . Prevents Infections<\/strong><\/p>\n Honey has antibacterial and antifungal properties. This is because, because the bees add an enzyme that makes hydrogen peroxide which has infection fighting abilities. This is also the secret behind an incredibly long shelf-life of honey.<\/p>\n 2 . Acts As A Probiotic<\/strong><\/p>\n Certain varieties of honey are loaded with gut friendly bacteria. These include various species of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. You can add half a spoon to a cup of milk to improve your digestive health<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n 3 . Fights Allergies<\/strong><\/p>\n Honey is an excellent remedy for coughs, cold and allergies especially the buckwheat honey. It also helps in relieving night-time coughing in children and helps them sleep through the night.<\/p>\n 4 . Improves Sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n Honey can be a health aid for sleepless nights. This is because it helps release of serotonin, the hormone that improves mood. Serotonin is in turn converted into melatonin, which regulates length and quality of sleep.<\/p>\n 5 . Treats Dandruff<\/strong><\/p>\n Honey can help in getting rid of dandruff<\/a> owing to its anti-fungal properties. It is also a remedy for treating seborrheic dermatitis and seborrheic dandruff, which are often caused by an overgrowth of fungus. Also, honey \u00a0has anti-inflammatory properties, which relieve redness and itching on the scalp. You can add a spoonful of honey with half a cup of water and apply it on the scalp. Leave for half an hour and rinse off with a mild shampoo.<\/p>\n 6 . Helps In Healing Wounds<\/strong><\/p>\n Honey helps in healing wounds and burns. This can be due to the drying effect of the simple sugars and honey\u2019s anti-bacterial nature which combine to create this effect.<\/p>\n 7 . Moisturizes<\/b>\u00a0The Skin<\/strong><\/p>\n Honey has been used since ages to add glow and moisture to dull skin<\/a>. Being a humectant, it helps lock the moisture and imparts a vibrant sheen and glow to skin. Also, its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly useful for the skin, and, when used with the other ingredients like turmeric or rosewater it can improve skin texture.<\/span><\/p>\n
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