Have you ever seen a beehive or even a bee, and wonder what’s that yellowish thing sticking to them? Yes, that’s is correct! Those are honey which they themselves created.

Bees create honey for their queen bee as well as for themselves because it is their main food. How do they create honey? Perhaps, you may ask.
Honey is produced by bees from the nectar of a particular flower with the use of their tube-shaped tongues in order to extract the flower’s nectar.
The nectar that they got are then being stored in secondary stomachs which can also be called as their second storage.

In the secondary storage, the nectar combines with the enzymes, then the bees will transmit the substance to other working bees in the hives.
These bees will extract the nectar combined with enzymes and will spread it into the hives. The structure of the hive, as well as the continuous fanning of the bees’ wings, will make water evaporate, thus making a thick honey syrup.
Once it dries a bit more, the bees will store it as their food.

Do you know that there are a lot of benefits that you can get by eating honey? It has been known as one of the nutritious products due to its health benefits that are about 80% of natural sugar, and at least 18% is water. The remaining 2% is the minerals and vitamins, and the protein as well.Even though we have claimed that honey contains a huge number of sugars, it is not bad for your health when it is consumed in both average and moderate amounts.
In fact, the vitamins and minerals that a single honey contains is what makes the honey become much more healthier.

The many health benefits of honey includes building more energy for your body.
According to a study that was conducted by the University of Memphis Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory, Honey is a good source of energy for most of the athlete.Not like other carbohydrates, honey doesn’t lead to the increase of blood sugar after the initial intake. Honey have been found out that can actually improve speed and durability of a particular athlete.

Despite being sweet, honey doesn’t contribute much to weight gain. On the contrary, it actually helps you burn more fats and lose weight.
Having a spoonful honey before going to sleep can actually help you burn fat. This is because honey has the ability to fasten your metabolism and lessen stress hormones as you sleep.
To do so, simply try a detox drink made from cinnamon tea and honey. Consume it regularly and see the effects for yourself.

Aside from that, honey is also being widely used to effectively heal cuts and burns much faster.
Honey is specifically good for healing both of cuts and wounds because they contain potent antibiotic properties. Just rub honey directly on the affected area.
Aside from that, you can also use these kinds of honey to cure acne. What more can you ask for? Not only does taste delicious, but it can also keep your skin free of those irritable acne!

It is common knowledge, especially to the elderlies, that honey can be used for the treatment of cough. Unlike other sweet food which worsens cough, honey works otherwise.
Just try to consume two teaspoons of honey for at least 30 minutes before sleeping and you can actually suppress a nighttime cough.
There is no need to worry about bad side effects because this method is really safe and effective for both of adults and children above the age of 1.

Additionally, honey can also soothe nausea. This time, though, you will need to add lemon in your recipe.
When honey is mixed with lemon, it will become an amazing treatment for nausea. A lot of pregnant women who are suffering from morning sickness have to know this.
So just mix a teaspoon of honey and lemon extract on water and it will heal your nauseous feeling. But take note, use a straw when drinking this because teeth’s direct contact with lemon can harm the enamel.

Honey is also subjective to lowering blood pressure. It has this particular type of carbohydrate called oligosaccharide which can lower your blood pressure.
This kind of carbohydrate has double purpose as an antioxidant and also an astonishing blood-pressure-lowering mechanism so it is very healthy for the heart.
If you are suffering from high blood pressure, it may be a good idea to add a tablespoon of honey on your daily diet.
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The antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties that can be found in honey can actually make it as an effective treatment for even the most severe symptoms of dandruff, as well as seborrheic dermatitis, such as hair loss and scaling.
In order to use this home remedy, carefully rub the diluted honey with warm water on your scalp. Leave it for at least three hours and gently wash with warm water.
Repeat this daily until your symptoms diminish. Maintain a healthy scalp by applying honey at least once a week.
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If you want to have a more comfortable sleeping habits then consuming honey might be able to help you. Honey has the ability to support the body by healing the liver and other organs while you are sleeping.
It is advised to combine at least 5 teaspoons of honey with 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt and store it in a jar.Every night, dissolve a teaspoon of the mixture under your tongue.
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So the next time you see a bee lurking around flowers, don’t shoo them away because they’re in the process of making a sweet treat for their queen, their co-bees, and to us humans as well.

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