Honey: An Elixir

The concept of honey is no less than an alchemical process coming from the far off lands of fantasy, bees extracting nectar from flowers to produce the ultra sweet elixir-honey. But no less magical are the benefits this elixir has. I have come across people who don’t really think honey any good than being a more natural sweetener but this simple ingredient does wonders.

Honey has many benefits and a lot of them are pretty known to most of us. They include its effectiveness to cure wounds, its superiority to sugar, and its antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. So I decided to dedicate this blog to relatively unknown benefits of the elixir. 

Here’s a list:

Prevents cancer

Yes, that’s true! Honey contains carcinogen preventing properties. It has anti-tumor effects and these are being studied with more precision now.

Cures insomnia

Honey improves the quality of sleep, particularly among children. Just like sugar, honey releases serotonin and increases the level of insulin. This serotonin gets converted into melatonin and perks up the quality and length of sleep. The famous milk and honey combination induces a much better sleep by relaxing the mind and the soul.

Resolves scalp problems

Honey has proven to help get rid of dandruff and hair fall. Honey mixed with warm water when applied to hair can substantially reduce itching and if it is applied regularly for at least six months, the problems do not relapse.

Helps with hangovers

This one is for the liquor swillers. Honey comprises of natural sugars like fructose which helps in metabolizing alcohol. Honey is gentle on your stomach and helps one get sober faster.

Helpful for yoga practitioners

Honey helps your body become more vibrant and opens up your body system. It helps with doing yoga as it boosts your body balance.