Wonders of honey

Honey has been used for its numerous benefits since four thousand years. It's believed to have been used in pre-ancient Egyptian times, to treat wounds. Here are some other benefits of this wonder food...

-Experts say that honey is helpful in preventing acid reflux.

-It has anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that act as a great moisturiser, making the skin elastic and supple. It keeps wrinkles, blemishes and dryness at bay.

-Apply it on your face overnight or use a moisturiser that has honey extracts.

-Give your immune system a boost by regularly having honey mixed in warm water. -Honey is packed with vitamins, minerals and enzymes that are known to protect your body from bacteria.

-Want to lose weight? Drinking warm water with a dash of lemon and honey when you wake up, is an ideal way to detox. Doing this daily will help cleanse your liver, and remove toxins and fat from the body. You can also have this every night before going to bed.

-Honey also contains antiseptic properties that help treat indigestion by relieving the acidity in the stomach. It also neutralises gas.

-Honey has natural sugars that provide you with a healthy source of calories and energy. So, the next time you're feeling tired or low on energy, have a tablespoon of organic honey instead of caffeine.

-Certain studies also say that honey, when mixed with cinnamon, revitalises the arteries and veins of the heart and reduces cholesterol in the blood by up to 10%.