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Home Remedy
BurnTreatment!
In a number of studies, scientists have
found that honey’s antibacterial and anti-
inflammatory propertiesmay promote
healing of small burns; and in fact,
non-serious burns healed faster when
treatedwith gauze and honey, on average,
than those treatedwith antibiotic creams
and other dressings.
A paper published by the US’ National
Institutes of Health notes why honey is
so effective for this –namely, because
of its antibacterial action, lowpH, high
viscosity, hygroscopic effect, and hydrogen
peroxide content. For treatment, you can
follow the same instructions as those
listed for wound healing above. And of
course, serious burns should be seen by a
medical professional.
Face Food
Honey’s propertiesmake it especially agreeable for the skin; thismethodwill
feed your facewith a one-two punch of soothing aloe and healing honey. Take
an aloe vera leaf and slice it open, then spread honey on the surface. Gently
rub the honey side on your face for a fewminutes, spreading the aloe-honey
mixture evenly. Leave on for 15minutes and then rinsewith cool water.
Allergy Fighter!
The scientific jury is still out on this one, but the premise is that by consuming
local honey (which naturally includes small amounts of local pollen) you can
build up your immunity to seasonal allergens. A few studies have concluded
that this claimhas littlemerit, butmany holistic enthusiasts heartily disagree.
Either way, dosage recommendations include consuming two teaspoons of
honey daily – and to do sowith patience, proponents say it can take up to six
weeks to start working.
For seriousmedical conditions, see your doctor. And remember, due to
the risk of botulism in infants, pediatricians strongly advise against feeding
honey to children until after their first birthday.