Honey- the sweetest gift from nature is a mark of Her love. In all ways it’s a side effect –free medicine for a wide variety of diseases and a natural revitalizer. Chemically, honey is a carbohydrate compound. Besides boosting up our energy levels honey is a proven germicide.

But the fact that it is a much valued food is not well appreciated. Human body system itself has a natural craving for sweets. This is naturally supplied with none other than honey. Honey is a predigested sugar. Even though milk is considered to be a complete and composite food, honey can win over it as the latter is not a breeding ground for bacteria like milk. The health benefits of honey are varying.  They can be summed up as follows:

.  Besides its great taste, honey is a natural energy booster. As a natural source of carbohydrates, honey is an instant performer. It increases our endurance levels and   brings down muscular fatigue. Honey contains both glucose and fructose. While the former provides instant energy, the latter provides sustained energy. Honey is always a source of extra energy.

. Honey rejuvenates our immunity system. The anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties boost up our digestive system. Honey is a natural cleansing agent.

.  Honey is a natural remedy for a variety of ailments.  For problems like infection through wounds, alcoholic hang over, sore throats, sleeplessness etc. honey proved to be an effective medicine.

.  Honey can cure the disturbing problem of nasal congestion.

.  For growing children honey gives rich source of calcium.

.  As it is a pre-digested sugar doctors advise heart patients to replace sugar with honey.

.  Honey is an important ingredient in many of the medicine against asthma.

.  Honey can make you live longer! Many life threatening diseases are well resisted by the regular use of honey.

.  Honey is an effective medicine for migraine attacks.

.  Certain ophthalmic diseases like conjunctivitis are safely cured by the use of lotions made of honey.

.  Besides being a source of many vitamins, honey, used with other food items works as an effective preservative.
Let’s say, a spoon of honey keeps the doctor away!