The Soothing Properties Of Honey

Honey is also known to be diuretic, antibacterial, tonic and laxative, as well as having several other benefits for your body. In that sense, honey is both nutritious and health-promoting. In this article, we will consider the soothing properties of honey.

Intake of honey can contribute to overall good health and resistance to infections. In addition, it can stimulate the appetite, regulate the intestines and urinary tract and increase the body’s resistance.

The soothing properties of honey

Honey has several therapeutic properties. For example, honey monosaccharides produce fructose and glucose which are rapidly absorbed by the body. Glucose is essential for the neurons.

This is the reason why honey is recommended if you experience physical or mental exhaustion. Glucose also helps stabilize blood sugar and prevent muscle cramps and stiffness.

Honey is recommended for people with heart problems and muscle failure. Thanks to the soothing properties of honey, it is also recommended for those who struggle with nervousness and anxiety.

It is often used by athletes. Honey is full of antioxidants, enzymes, minerals and trace elements. Due to the  absorption of the amino acid tryptophan, honey can also have a light anesthetic, relaxing effect and can contribute to better sleep.

In addition, honey is expectorant, helps against sore throats, bronchitis and sinusitis. It can relieve chronic cough if mixed with hazelnut. Use honey in warm milk for sore throats or sleep problems.

Combinations and effect

In addition to the soothing properties of honey, there are other properties that are worth mentioning. The most important are that honey is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial:

• Honey can help with stomach ulcers by taking one tablespoon on an empty stomach and not eating it for the next hour.
• Honey and lemon can improve sore throat, reduce fever and prevent cough.
• A tablespoon of honey with the first meal of the day can provide more energy throughout the day.
• Burns and other wounds can be improved by honey due to the antiseptic effect. It prevents infection and can make the skin grow faster. It is a nice disinfectant for small wounds and cuts.
• Honey improves the digestive system and can be recommended against constipation.
• Thanks to its antiseptic effect, it prevents infection.
• It improves the absorption of some nutrients, such as iron and calcium. In addition, it helps maintain good skeletal health. It is recommended to eat honey with calcium-rich foods.

• Honey is considered a prebiotic food due to the chemical composition of the sugar chains (oligosaccharides).
• It contains antioxidants that can prevent cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, old age (because the antioxidants protect the cells against free radicals), inflammatory diseases, and heart and brain disorders.

Contraindications

Honey has some contraindications that you should be aware of. Although it is a natural sweetener, babies should not eat honey. Due to the calming properties of honey, mothers sometimes resort to honey to calm the baby, but this should be avoided.

Honey contains the bacterium clostridium botulinum, which can produce the poison botulinum. This causes a poisoning, as in children under 1 year called infant botulism. Adults rarely get sick from this due to higher content of stomach acid in the stomach.

It is also recommended not to use artificial sweeteners for children under 18 months.

Honey can also provide excess antioxidants in blood plasma. This can lead to problems because most of the honey sold is pasteurized. Industrial processes that prevent the formation of crystals in honey, prevent pollen particles, and extend the life of honey can lead to a loss of as much as 30% of antioxidants.

Other options for controlling nervousness

Nervousness is very common in most people. We experience this when we are faced with something we are afraid of, when we are uncertain, when the situation we are in feels confusing. It also happens when we are angry and when we are in stressful situations at work, in the family or in other personal situations.

There are other options than honey to master this problem. You can start by training your brain. This way you can act calmly in new situations. When the brain relaxes, the body follows, and you will avoid unpleasant situations.

Here are some options:

• Drink chamomile or lemon blossom.
• Make calm body movements.
• Do breathing exercises: Breathe in and out calmly.
• Listen to music.
• Take a warm bath to relax your muscles.
• Calmly count to 100.
• Visualize a positive situation.
• Stay in quiet surroundings, for example in nature.
• Write down difficult and overwhelming thoughts and feelings.
• Talk to someone about your problems and ask for advice.