Lemon, Honey and Cinnamon

Some herbalists like to use just one single herb at a time for a particular problem. Others believe that herbs in formulas and combinations work better. I feel you can do either one depending on what one's problem is. Lemon is a powerful substance. So is cinnamon. When they are  mixed with raw honey they are even more powerful. Organic honey is good and locally produced raw honey is good too. Especially good is Manukah honey which comes from Australia and New Zealand.

When honey and lemon are teamed up together they help a number of things. One thing that this combination helps is weight loss. Many people consider it a tonic. It is also good for digestion and it helps your liver. The honey is good for the friendly bacteria in your colon and the lemon is packed with vitamin C. This combination also helps heartburn and bloating.  Honey and lemon is good for insect bites, it soothes respiratory problems and it is good for your skin.

Another winning mixture  is raw honey and cinnamon.This combination has been around for centuries. It was used by the ancients in China and India.  It helps prevent heart disease, it clears one's sinuses, it helps maintain a healthy weight, it helps with arthritis and it boosts the immune system. In addition to that honey and cinnamon can help you get through cold and flu season, help your digestion by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungi, and help you recover from bladder infections.

Take 2 tablespoons of lemon and one teaspoon of honey. Take it with warm water. I do it first thing in the morning, but it can be taken at any time of day. For cinnamon and honey use 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and dissolve in a cup of boiling water. If you really want a winner mix all three, lemon, cinnamon and honey.

As always, be sure to discuss the use of these remedies with your health care provider. Herbs do interact with medicines. Be sure to refrain from giving children honey under the age of two.

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Valerie Lull, Author
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Raw Honey

Raw Honey comes straight from the honeycomb, unheated, unpasteurized, and unprocessed. It is still sugar, but with a few vitamins, enzymes, phytonutrients and nutritional properties in it. Honey comes from the bees that pollinate just about everything. Raw honey has something about it that is very healing. First of all it is natural, it has health properties and it tastes good. Raw honey has been used by humans for as far back in history as we can go. It also plays a part in cultural traditions and religious ceremonies.

You can buy raw honey still on the comb, or as a liquid or solid. My dad used to eat it straight off the comb, but he also got a mouthful of bees wax which I didn't like. I preferred my honey to be in it's liquid golden form. The color of honey can vary from  clear, to milky and it all depends on what flowers the bees got it from.

Honey has health properties.

To get the best benefits from honey, it is better to use locally produced raw honey. It is very helpful for seasonal allergies like hay fever. There is something about the way the bees make it, that when you take the honey it brings relief from the allergies. It is also good for your immune system.

Bees also produce a substance called propolis. Propolis contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. Good raw honey has both pollen and propolis. Propolis is antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and contains antioxidants. Some of the nutrients of raw honey have tumor and cancer prevention properties. It is also good for a cough suppressant, reducing allergy symptoms, regulating blood sugar and and cholesterol, healing ulcers and bacterial infections.

Applying raw honey to infected wounds reduces the redness and swelling. It has been compared to antibiotics. Honey can also be used to treat small burns and can be safely used externally by diabetics. However, I would suggest anyone who is watching their blood sugar to be cautious about internal use.

Honey makes a good addition to a cup of tea. You can get honey sticks to put in your tea. It is also good on biscuits with butter. Honey is a sugar so I recommend that you use moderation when using it internally.

Caution:

One should be cautious about using honey, be sure to consult your health care provider. It is dangerous to give honey to children under 1 year of age. It sometimes contains botulism spores that that can be life threatening to the infant. For diabetics internal use of honey should be discussed with your health care provider.

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Valerie Lull, Author
Ten Healthy Teas
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