(editor's note: The word "honey" comes from ancient Hebrew meaning "enchant." The medicinal powers are so vast that there is even a special name for this honey therapy called apitherapy. Whether taken internally or used externally, honey is one sweet deal!
In time, the science of light and sound will advance so that we can update our medical centers, similar to those used on our Healing Ships.
Awakening within us all is the ability to completely heal ourselves.
As our bodies evolve from carbon-based to a crystalline-based structure, we must all learn how to properly nourish and treat our physical body.
Through this "Natural Remedies" segment I hope to introduce you to methods of healing you may not have tried, as well as building your knowledge base so you can help others.
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Honey
An important thing to know about bees is that they die if they come in contact with environmental toxins. The good news is that they don't bring pollutants into the hive so they act as their own environmental filter. Honey contains only trace amounts of toxic residue. The bad news is this may explain why the bee population is declining -they simply would rather starve to death than bring impurities back to harm the entire colony.
By purchasing local honey you accomplish two important steps:
First, local honey is made from the pollen of local plants. Your consumption of this honey helps your immune system assimilate to the local pollen and reduces the strength of your seasonal allergy symptoms.
Secondly, your purchase directly benefits the local beekeepers so they can continue to nurture the local bee population.
Note: Don't give unpasteurized honey to infants under one year old. It contains a strain of the botulism bacteria that, while harmless to older children and adults, can be dangerous to the underdeveloped infant system.
Relaxing honey bath:
Put 2 oz. of honey in a glass wtih 5 drops of lavender oil. If the honey is too thick, heat it by placeing the glass in warm water. Add 1or 2 drops of the honey-lavender mixture to your bathwater to help you relax and combat insomnia.
Honey as a dressing for wounds:
Applied externally, honey is useful for healing minor cuts and abrasions by drawing excess water from the tissues and reducing swelling. In addition, honey contains a germ-killing substance called inhibine, which helps prevent infections. Spread the honey directly on the wound and cover with a sterile bandage.
For relief of respiratory ailments:
For coughs and wheezing mix 1 tsp of finely chopped fresh thyme in a little honey. Take the mixture orally as needed to soothe inflammed lungs and airways.
Honey and fitness:
The simple sugars of fructose and glucose provide a great pick-me-up. These sugars are quickly and easily absorbed in the digestive tract and they have an overall soothing effect. A little goes a long way though: just 1 Tbsp of honey has 64 calories (compared to 46 calories in 1 Tbsp of granulated sugar.)
