Articles » Miraculous Active Manuka Honey Health Benefits

For thousands of years honey has been known as an important addition to maintaining good health. More recently the specific health benefits of Active Manuka Honey have become known around the world. What follows is a list of some of the benefits that we know about already… but remember that research continues…

 1. Easing Symptoms of Arthritis

Well known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties Active Manuka Honey can be helpful in easing the symptoms of arthritis. Make a paste of one part Active Manuka honey and two parts of lukewarm water. Add in one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Massage the paste onto the affected area of the body.

2. Reducing Hair Loss

Active Manuka Honey’s antifungal action reduces inflammation in the scalp which is an important factor in minimising hair loss. Combine this action with the cell regeneration action and its clear to see how Active Manuka Honey can be helpful in reducing hair loss. A mix of hot olive oil and manuka honey should be applied to the scalp at least 15 minutes before washing hair.

3. Relieving Toothache

Toothache is usually caused by inflammation which may indicate an infection. Active Manuka Honey’s naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions help to relieve toothache. Apply Active Manuka Honey to the affected area up to three times a day.

4. Easing the Common Cold

For most people, recovering from a common cold is a simple matter of rest, fluids and time. However sometimes there are associated symptoms of sore throats or secondary throat or chest infections. Active Manuka Honey’s antimicrobial and soothing actions make it an important support if you are suffering from a cold. Take a spoonful as often as required or mix into a hot lemon drink to ease the symptoms and prevent secondary infection.

5. Aiding Digestion

Active Manuka Honey supports healthy digestion by destroying bacterial imbalances and soothing inflamed gastric tissues. A spoonful of Active Manuka Honey will not only taste delicious but will reduce the abdominal pain and gas associated with poor digestion, ulcers, acid reflux and gastritis.

6. Fighting Fungal Infections

Active Manuka Honey has strong antifungal properties that can treat ringworm and other fungal conditions such as jock itch, tinea, athlete's foot and nail fungus.

7. Soothing Skin Conditions and Infections

Skin conditions that are caused by inflammation or infection (eg eczema, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, wounds and staphylococcus infections) can all be treated with Active Manuka Honey which is proven to destroy harmful bacteria and stimulate the growth of tissue involved in the healing process. In fact Active Manuka Honey is one of the few treatments available that are effective in treating antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA and VRE.

8. Strengthening the Immune System

Active Manuka Honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts making it a useful tool in strengthens the immune system.

NB:

These tips are for information only. Natures Buzz strongly suggests consulting a doctor or natural health practitioner for advice on any medical conditions.

Links

The Treatment that’s the Bees Knees (Daily Mail, 2006)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-395130/The-treatment-thats-bees-knees.html

Try This, Honey (Times Online, 2005)

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/alternative_medicine/article546494.ece

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