Natural sweetener the honey By Allah Dad Khan

2. Natural Sweetener The
Honey
By
Allah Dad Khan

3. Honey

9. Properties of honey
Honey is made up of glucose, fructose, and minerals such as
iron,calcium, phosphate, sodium chlorine, potassium,
magnesium.
1. Below is a typical honey profile, according to BeeSource:2
2. Fructose: 38.2%
3. Glucose: 31.3%
4. Maltose: 7.1%
5. Sucrose: 1.3%
6. Water: 17.2%
7. Higher sugars: 1.5%
8. Ash: 0.2%
9. Other/undetermined: 3.2%

10. 1.Alleviates Seasonal Allergies
"A common theory is that honey acts like a
natural vaccine." It contains small amounts of
pollen, which if the body is exposed to small
amounts of it, it can trigger an immune
response that produces antibodies to the
pollen. "After repeated exposure, 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."

11. 2.Natural energy booster
Honey is an excellent source of all-natural
energy at just 17 grams of carbohydrates per
tablespoon. This natural unprocessed sugar —
fructose and glucose — directly enter the
bloodstream and can deliver a quick boost of
energy. The rise in blood sugar acts as a short-
term energy source for your workout,
especially in longer endurance exercises

12. 3. Natural Boost Memory
Honey’s ability to help the body absorb
calcium, according to Brennecke, helps aid
brain health. The brain needs calcium in order
to process thought and make decisions. “As
our populations continue to get older and
older, the likelihood of dementia setting in
because of poor intake of vitamins and
minerals continues to get higher and higher,”

13. 4. Cough suppressant
The golden liquid’s thick consistency helps
coat the throat while the sweet 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
dextromethorphan. It can be used in treating
upper respiratory tract infections.

14. 5.Sleep Aid
Honey can be a health aid for sleepless nights.
Similar to sugar, honey can cause a rise in insulin
and release serotonin — a neurotransmitter that
improves mood and happiness. “The body
converts serotonin into melatonin, a chemical
compound that regulates the length and the
quality of sleep,” Rene Ficek, registered dietitian
and lead dietitian nutritionist at Seattle Sutton's
Healthy Eating in Chicago, Ill., told Medical
Daily in an email.

15. 6.Treats Dandruff
Thanks to honey's antibacterial and antifungal
properties, it can also treat seborrheic
dermatitis and dandruff, which are often
caused by an overgrowth of fungus. Moreover,
“honey also has anti-inflammatory properties,
which address the redness and itching on the
scalp,

16. 7.Treats wounds and burns
Honey is a natural antibiotic that can act both
internally and externally. It can be used as a
conventional treatment for wounds and burns by
disinfecting wounds and sores from major species
of bacteria such as methicillin
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). A
2005 studypublished in the British Journal of
Surgery found all but one of patients who
suffered from wounds and leg ulcers showed
remarkable improvement after applying a topical
application of honey.

17. 8. Honey is anti cancer
Can honey help fight cancer? What many
people don't think enough of or have
overlooked is - honey possesses carcinogen-
preventing and anti-tumour properties! There
are now more and more studies pointing to
the potential role of honey in the prevention
and the progression of tumor and cancer

18. 9. Honey lowers cholesterol
Not only is honey free of cholesterol, it has been
reported that adding small amounts of it in the
daily diet could even help keep cholesterol levels
in check. High in minerals such as potassium,
calcium and sodium and B complex vitamins,
honey is known to be a cholesterol fighter -
honey lowers cholesterol in our blood. The
antioxidants in honey prevent cholesterol from
being moved out of the blood and into the lining
of the blood vessels. Daily consumption of
this natural sweetener could raise blood levels of
protective antioxidant compounds in the body

19. 10. Potentially prevents low white
blood cell count
The Mayo Clinic notes that honey may be a
promising and inexpensive way to prevent low
white blood cell count caused by chemotherapy.
In one small trial, 40 percent of cancer patients
who were known to be at risk of neutropenia
(very low blood count) had no further episodes of
the condition after taking two teaspoons daily of
therapeutic honey during chemotherapy. More
research is needed, but the remedy could hold
great potential.

20. 11. Kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria
In clinical studies, medical grade honey has
been shown to kill food-borne illness
pathogens like E. coli and salmonella, as well
as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, both of
which are common in hospitals and doctors'
offices.

21. 12. May help metabolize alcohol
This one's for you cocktail swillers, The NYU
Langone Medical Center reveals that honey
taken orally might, "increase the body's ability
to metabolize alcohol, thereby limiting
intoxication and more rapidly reducing alcohol
blood levels." Honey shots all around.

22. 13. Beautiful skin:
Its anti-bacterial qualities are particularly
useful for the skin, and, when used with the
other ingredients, can also be moisturizing
and nourishing! For a powerful home beauty
treatment for which you probably have all the
ingredients in your kitchen already,
read Carrot Face Mask.

23. 14.Probiotic:
Some varieties of honey possess large
amounts of friendly bacteria. This includes up
to 6 species of lactobacilli and 4 species of
bifidobacteria. This may explain many of the
“mysterious therapeutic properties of honey.”

24. 15.Blood sugar regulation:
Even though honey contains simple sugars, it is
NOT the same as white sugar or artificial
sweeteners. Its exact combination of fructose and
glucose actually helps the body regulate blood
sugar levels. Some honeys have a low
hypoglycemic index, so they don’t jolt your blood
sugar. Watch this video Sweetener
Comparison where I compare stevia, brown rice
syrup, honey, molasses and agave, and discuss
the strengths and weaknesses of each.)

25. 16. Balance the 5 elements:
It is also said to be useful useful in improving
eyesight, weight loss, curing impotence and
premature ejaculation, urinary tract disorders,
bronchial asthma, diarrhea, and nausea.
Honey is referred as “Yogavahi” since it has a
quality of penetrating the deepest tissues of the
body. When honey is used with other herbal
preparations, it enhances the medicinal qualities
of those preparations and also helps them to
reach the deeper tissues.

26. 17. Reduce cough and throat
irritation:
Honey helps with coughs, particularly
buckwheat honey. In a study of 110 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.

27. 18. Reduce ulcers and other
gastrointestinal disorders.
Recent research shows that honey treatment
may help disorders such as ulcers and
bacterial gastroenteritis. This may be related
to the 3rd benefit…

28. 19.Honey as Moisturizing Mask
•
Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it
draws moisture from the air into the skin and
ensures it's retained it in the layers where it’s
needed most for penetrating, long-lasting
hydration.
• Try it: Spread one teaspoon raw honey on
clean, dry skin, and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with tepid water.

29. 20.Honey as Pore Cleanser
•
The enzymes in raw honey clarify skin and keep
pores clear and clean. Plus, the antibacterial
properties of honey and jojoba or coconut oil also
prevent bacterial buildup that can lead to skin
imbalances and breakouts.
• Try it: Stir one tablespoon raw honey with two
tablespoons jojoba oil or coconut oil until the
mixture is spreadable consistency. Apply to clean,
dry skin, and massage gently in a circular motion,
avoiding your eye area. Rinse with tepid water.

30. 21.Gentle Exfoliator
•
Honey is loaded with antioxidants, enzymes, and
other nutrients that nourish, cleanse, and hydrate
skin. Baking soda, meanwhile, is a gentle natural
exfoliator that removes dead skin cells, allowing
new cells to emerge for a radiant complexion.
• Try it: Mix two tablespoons honey with one
tablespoon baking soda. Splash your skin with
water, then gently rub the concoction on your
face or body in a circular motion. Rinse well.

31. 22.Scar Fader
•
Honey is said to lighten skin, and its anti-inflammatory
and antibacterial compounds help to decrease the
appearances of scars and increase healing and tissue
regeneration. The hydrating properties of honey and
coconut oil or olive oil will also help revive skin cells,
while regular, gentle massaging will increase circulation
to aid skin recovery and cell turnover.
• Try it: Mix one teaspoon raw honey with one teaspoon
coconut oil or olive oil. Apply to the affected area, and
massage with the tips of your fingers in a circular
motion for one to two minutes. Place a hot washcloth
over your skin, and let sit until cool. Repeat daily.

32. 23.Acne Treatment
•
Honey contains antibacterial and antifungal
properties that thwart bacteria that can lead
to breakouts. Its anti-inflammatory properties
will calm redness and irritation.

33. 24.Bath Soak
•
Honey's not just hydrating; its antioxidants will
repair skin and protect it against oxidative and
environmental damage.
• Try it: Mix two heaping tablespoons raw
honey with one cup hot water until dissolved.
Add to a tub of warm water, and soak.

34. 25.Cuticle Moisturizer
•
Raw honey is loaded with nutrients and enzymes
to nourish and heal skin, and it's a natural
humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the
skin. Coconut oil conditions and protects, while
the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar softens hard
skin and balances pH for healthy growth.
• Try it: Mix one teaspoon honey with one
teaspoon apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon
coconut oil. Rub over each cuticle, and let sit five
to 10 minutes, then rinse.

35. 26.Hair Conditioner
•
The enzymes and nutrients in raw honey give dull
hair shine without weighing it down. Coconut oil
penetrates the hair shaft to condition and
smooth the cuticle and give your strands the
luster you crave.
• Try it: Mix one tablespoon raw honey with two
tablespoons coconut oil. Apply thoroughly to the
bottom two-thirds of damp hair, starting at the
ends and working up. Let sit for 20 minutes, and
rinse well.

36. 27.Shampoo Booster
•
The humectant properties of honey help
regulate and retain moisture in hair, plus
honey is said to strengthen hair follicles for
healthy growth.
• Try it: Mix one teaspoon honey with a dime-
sized amount of your favorite shampoo. Wash
and lather as normal, and rinse well.

37. 28.Hair Highlighter
•
The enzyme glucose oxidase in honey slowly
releases hydrogen peroxide, an ingredient
known to lighten hair color.
• Try it: Mix three tablespoons honey with two
tablespoon water. Apply to clean, damp hair,
and let sit for an hour. Rinse well. Apply
weekly for best results.

38. 29.Sunburn Treatment
•
Honey restores hydration to the deepest
layers of sun-exposed skin—and both honey
and aloe vera contain powerful anti-
inflammatories to calm burned skin and aid
recovery.
• Try it: Mix one part raw honey with two parts
pure aloe vera gel. Apply to sunburned skin.

39. 30.Digestion and Immunity
• Honey is rich with bifidobacteria, a group of
bacteria associated with digestive and immune
health. An effective probiotic, raw honey
stimulates bifidobacteria growth in the intestine.
The National Institutes of Health confirm that
honey is natural immune enhancer and anti-
inflammatory agent and may help fight cancer.
Local honey is known to preserve health when
the pollen count is high. Allergy-free gardening
expert Thomas Ogren suggests that bee pollen in
local honey may reduce allergy symptoms by
providing small doses of regional allergens

40. 31.Organic, Raw and Local
• Like many foods, processed honey barely
resembles its natural, unfiltered state. Prior to
filtration, honey contains royal jelly, bee pollen
and propolis -- three major sources of
antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. When
heated and filtered, honey loses vitamins A, C, D,
E and K, various B vitamins, calcium, potassium,
magnesium and live enzymes. Buying local,
organic raw honey ensures that you receive these
nutrients at their most powerful, and it
acclimates your body to the region.

41. 32.Help Lose Weight
• Drinking honey water with lemon on an empty
stomach every morning is a good way to
detoxify. Taking this on a daily basis is effective
in cleansing the liver, eliminating toxins and
purging fat out of your system. For best
results, mix 1 tbsp. of honey and 1 lemon juice
to warm water every morning, consume this
before you have your breakfast. You can also
drink this mixture at the end of your day.