Cure Remedies

There are several reasons why honey is good for the body . Honey has been used for thousands of years in alternative medicine and natural cure remedies. Modern medicine is also turning to the use of honey because of our antibiotic resistant world we are living in today.

Some people view honey as bad because of the sugar it contains, but believe it or not, the sugar in honey is one of the reasons why it is so good for you. I will explain further in a moment. The acidic qualities of honey is also a factor on why it is considered to have antibacterial qualities to it. Let me explain.

The sugars found in honey are fructose and glucose. Honey also contains water. The interaction of the water in honey with the sugar molecules creates an environment that discourages the growth of bacteria. I'm not saying that honey does not have any bacteria, but most types of bacteria cannot grow in this environment. It the honey is diluted or contains more than the natural amount of water found in it naturally, it looses this ability.

Honey is acidic in its full strength condition . Because most pathogens cannot survive in acidic environments, this gives honey another anti-bacterial property.

Another amazing thing about honey is that an enzyme added to the nectar by the bees generates hydrogen peroxide, which kills bacteria. Keep in mind that this only pertains to pure, natural honey that is not diluted.

Honey also contains B Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are beneficial to the body as well as it's anti-bacterial and antibiotic properties.

Now.....what can we use honey for? There are a number of cure remedies that use honey for sore throats, insomnia, minor cuts and scrapes, sinus pressure, stomach upset, and many others.

I've included some of the cure remedies that include honey. Never give a baby under the age of one years old honey because they could develop infant botulism. Infant children's digestive system cannot handle the spores that may be found in honey.

Keep in mind that raw, natural honey is the best kind to use in any cure remedies. The reason is that it is in its most natural state and has the best therapeutic effects.

Cure Remedies for Minor Cuts, Scrapes and Burns

Honey can be used on minor cuts and scrapes to prevent bacteria from entering the wound. Always make sure that you clean well before applying a thin layer of honey on it to prevent trapping bacteria inside the wound that is already present.

To apply to the burn, make sure you cool the burn down first by apply cold water and vinegar to draw the heat out. After the heat is out of the burn, apply a thin layer of honey over burn to help heal and soothe the burn.

Cure Remedies for a Sore Throat and Coughs

There are also cure remedies that include honey to soothe a sore throat. Here are some of them:

Cure Remedy #1. Boil a whole lemon, wait for it to cool, than squeeze the juice into a pitcher. Stir in one cup of honey. Take two tablespoons every 4 hours or until sore throat is completely gone.

Cure Remedy #2. Mix equal parts unpasteurized and unfiltered apple cider vinegar together and swallow.

Cure Remedy #3. Mix 2 teaspoons of honey with hot tea. Preferably an herbal tea like ginger root, but any herbal tea will work.

Cure Remedy #4. Mix 1 teaspoon lime juice with 1 teaspoon honey and swallow.

There are plenty of sore throat cure remedies that call for honey, I've only listed a few to save room for other cure remedies that honey is used for.

Cure Remedies for an Upset Stomach

Cure Remedy #1. Make a mixture of one tablespoon honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder.

Cure Remedy #2. Put a teaspoon of honey on a small piece of bread and eat.

Cure Remedy #3. Put a teaspoon of honey in plain natural yogurt and eat.

Cure Remedies for Insomnia

Cure Remedy #1. Drink this mixture 1/2 hour before going to bed. Mix 12 ounces of warm milk with 1 drop of vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon of honey.

Cure Remedy #2. Drink a mixture of 1 teaspoon of honey and a cup of hot herbal tea 1/2 before going to bed.

Cure Remedy #3. Slowly boil a cleansed banana peel for 20 minutes. Pour the banana water into a cup and add 1 teaspoon of honey and drink.

Cure Remedies for Sinus Pressure

Cure Remedy #1. Mix 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (unpasteurized and unfiltered) with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 cup apple juice.

Cure Remedy #2. Mix 1 tablespoon of horseradish, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of honey and a 1/2 cup water. Drink hot or cold.

Honey has many uses, I've only listed a few. There are hundreds of cure remedies that include honey. I've only touched on a few ailments that honey is helpful in allieviating. I hope this information helps you in healing yourself naturally.

I hope to help educate the world on the benefits of all natural healing, alternative medicine, and natural cure remedies. What ever you want to call it, it is all one in the same. Living naturally and healing naturally will help us achieve longevity and health!

Please remember that if any condition does not get better or gets worse, please seek medical attention.