Water with honey: properties and subtleties of application

Honey is a product of beekeeping that can be used as an independent dish and be an integral part of certain culinary compositions. One of the most common ways to use it is the option of ingestion with water. Honey water is easy to prepare, but, despite its apparent simplicity, is quite a powerful and effective tool that affects the work of all human organs and systems.

Natural bee honey is not only a sweet waste product of bees, but also a valuable source of natural biologically active components that have a beneficial effect on the entire human body. At all times, honey has been considered a symbol of happiness, health, prosperity and prosperity. Many centuries ago, this product in ancient Rome was considered a gift from the gods, and it was used as a sugar substitute.

Especially valuable wines were made on the basis of honey, which far from all mortals could use - such a drink famous commanders celebrated their great victories and conquests. Often honey was brought to the temple as a sacrificial offering to the gods. Many rituals and ceremonies traditional for those times took place with the use of this product.

A teaspoon of honey, diluted in a glass of warm water and taken in the morning on an empty stomach, can prolong youth, significantly strengthen the body's immune forces, normalize digestion and metabolism, and also neutralize the pathogenic intestinal microflora. Honey water has a relatively low calorie content - only about 30 kilocalories per 100 grams of the product, as well as 8.5 grams of carbohydrates and 0.1 grams of protein components.

Long-term medical observations show that honey water regularly taken on an empty stomach in the morning has a positive effect on the body, which manifests itself in the following:

• metabolism processes are normalized, the metabolism is accelerated, the general hormonal balance is stabilized;
• appetite returns to normal;
• improves the functional activity of the cardiovascular system;
• digestive functions of the gastrointestinal tract are activated;
• the increased acidity of gastric juice is eliminated, meteorism passes, intestinal peristalsis is normalized;
• the body is gently and effectively cleaned from slagging and toxic substances;
• blood pressure indices are normalized to the physiological level;
• reduced levels of sugar and cholesterol in the blood;
• improves the condition of the skin, become stronger nails, hair, teeth;
• increased visual acuity;
• normal functioning of the kidneys and the genitourinary system.

Honey is prescribed to be taken as an adjunct in the treatment of blood diseases, tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, as well as for prolonged severe painful conditions and after surgical interventions. Under the influence of honey water, the processes of healing of tissues and the restoration of body forces take place much faster, the risk of complications is reduced, intestinal disorders and constipation are prevented.

It has been proven that honey dissolved in warm water spreads faster and more efficiently to the cells of the body., and actively begins its work as soon as possible after ingestion.Having adopted such a good habit as drinking honey with water in the morning after waking up, you will be able to get rid of depressions caused by chronic stress and fatigue, improve your appearance and will be able to fully improve your body without spending much money and time. .

Before you begin therapy with honey water, you need to remember that it will only benefit from regular use of natural and high-quality honey. If honey is counterfeit, the consequences can be unpredictable. For this reason, this beekeeping product should be purchased only from a verified seller. In addition, undesirable reactions to honey can occur if the measure in its use is not observed. In other cases, adverse reactions to honey water are extremely rare.

In terms of its composition, water mixed with honey is composed of the same ingredients as natural honey, only in smaller proportions.

100 grams of honey contains the following vitamins and minerals:

• thiamine (vitamin B1) - 0.02 mg;
• Riboflavin (vitamin B2) - 0.01 mg;
• Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) - 0.12 mg;
• pyridoxine (vitamin B6) - 0.15 mg;
• folic acid (vitamin B9) - 16 µg;
• ascorbic acid - 2.1 mg;
• biotin - 0.05 mcg;
• Niacin - 0.3 mg;
• Vitamin PP - 0.5 mg;
• iron - 0.9 mg;
• iodine - 2.2 µg;
• cobalt - 0.4 µg;
• copper - 58 µg;
• manganese - 0.02 mcg;
• fluorine - 98 µg;
• zinc — 0.1 mg;
• starchy substances - 5.6 g;
• Saccharides - 74.4 g.

One teaspoon contains 9 grams of honey and brings 29.4 kilocalories to the body. For the preparation of honey water is used only "live" honey, not past pasteurization processing. Its variety can be any - lime, buckwheat, floral, chestnut, espartsetovy, etc. Water for making a drink is taken from ordinary or mineralized, but without carbonation. It is better to make the water warm - this way honey can dissolve faster, and the drink itself can be drunk much more comfortably.

Modern nutritionists recommend to use honey with raw, unboiled water. It is believed that the combination of two natural components - water and honey, interacting with each other, enhances the healing properties of the drink, whereas this effect does not occur with boiled water. Water can be taken from a spring, it can be well water or ordinary filtered water, to which you are used. To drink you can add lemon juice, ginger, peppermint to taste and desire.

It is honey taken on an empty stomach that has a healing effect on the body:

• inhibits the development in the intestine of pathogenic microflora, yeast and fungi;
• useful for the condition of the eyes, improving metabolic processes in the retina of the organ of vision;
• reduces inflammation and reduces pain in diseases of the joints - rheumatism and arthrosis;
• is an effective prevention of constipation;
• improves the central and peripheral nervous system, stimulates the brain;
• helps to reduce overweight;
• is an antioxidant and is used when it is necessary to cleanse the body.

Regular intake of honey with water helps to prepare the body for seasonal temperature changes and protect its viral respiratory infections. Even during illness, the condition can be eased and restored to health much faster if you take this drink. It helps relieve nasal congestion, improve breathing, reduce pain in the throat, and speed up the cough sputum discharge.

Bee honey is a strong and active natural substance, therefore it should be applied without abusing the amount and with caution.

There are diseases in which you should refrain from consuming honey:

• with severe diseases of the heart and kidneys in the stage of decompensation;
• with the exacerbation of gastric ulcer and / or duodenal ulcer;
• with gastritis in the acute stage, as well as with increased acidity of gastric juice;
• after surgery related to resection of the stomach or intestines;
• in case of diabetes mellitus type 2;
• if the children's age does not reach three years;
• with individual allergic intolerance to bee products.

Before you start to take bee honey with water, you must undergo a medical examination and make sure that you do not suffer from diseases in which this product is contraindicated to you. In addition, it is necessary to identify individual predisposition to allergies to this tool. Therefore, it is necessary to take the first dose of the drink in small quantities, carefully observing your well-being.

Warm water used to prepare the drink reveals all the healing properties of honey faster and to the full. It is rather difficult to dissolve honey in cold water, especially if it is thick or candied. In this case, the bee product will need to be preheated using a water bath and only then add it to the water. For a drink, the water should not be too hot, so that the useful components of honey are not destroyed by high temperatures.

In order to properly prepare one glass of drink, take 250 milliliters of warm water and one teaspoon of honey, then the composition is mixed. The healing benefits of the drink will be maximized if you drink it fresh, immediately after preparation. The water sweetened with honey should not be stored, it quickly becomes useless. Before each reception, you need to make a fresh drink.

Honey water is taken on an empty stomach in the morning 30-40 minutes before the start of a meal, and also in the evening, before going to bed, 2-3 hours after eating. Some people are afraid of drinking a glass of liquid at night because, in their opinion, swelling may appear on the face in the morning. In fact, these fears are in vain - honey has the ability to regulate the work of the kidneys and urinary system, so there will be no stagnation of fluid in the tissues of your body, and all excess water will come out of it naturally. In that case, if you do not want to wake up at night after drinking liquid at night, you can limit yourself to taking honey water only in the morning.

Honey water is often combined with additional ingredients to enhance its effectiveness. It is used not only inside, but also applied externally, for example, to cleanse the skin of the face.

There are a variety of combinations of ingredients used in each situation.

• Honey cleanser - 500 milliliters of water stir about 30 grams of honey, then squeeze a few drops of fresh parsley juice and peppermint oil into it. The resulting composition should be washed face, neck, neck, hands. This composition refreshes and tones the skin, whitens it, and also helps prevent the appearance of pustular eruptions. With regular use, the skin becomes velvety and supple.
• Honey and water to slim the body - those people who are on a diet and want to get rid of extra pounds, honey water will help, it quenches hunger and can even replace a light snack. Often, finely chopped lemon and mint are added to the drink. After consuming such a composition, the appetite is normalized, and the feeling of hunger disappears.
• Honey drink for colds - to alleviate the condition for colds or sore throat, you need to prepare a hot drink containing honey, lemon and cinnamon. To make a glass of drink in warm water, you need to dissolve about 20 grams of bee honey, add 10 milliliters of lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon powder there. It is necessary to drink the drink hot, it helps to bring down the temperature, eases nasal breathing and softens the sore throat.

• Drink at elevated pressure - 300 milliliters of warm water to take a tablespoon of dried rosehips. The composition is allowed to brew in a warm place, and then the resulting composition is filtered and 30 grams of chestnut honey is added to it. Drink a drink in the form of heat, it nourishes the body with ascorbic acid and normalizes blood pressure.
• Honey treatment of diseased joints - for the preparation of the composition will be required in equal parts honey, mustard beans, water and salt. The mixture is thoroughly mixed and rubbed her sore joints. After rubbing, the sore spot should be wrapped with woolen cloth for 1.5-2 hours. The tool relieves pain and inflammation, and also has a warming effect. The same tool can be used to rub the feet of the feet with a cold and put on woolen socks - this is best done at night, and in the morning you will feel relief.
• A drink to raise the immunity - take a teaspoon of honey into a glass of water and add a crushed garlic clove there. Drink a warm drink twice a day. This compound is an effective preventive measure against epidemics of viral and seasonal cold diseases. In order to eliminate the smell of garlic, a pinch of ground cinnamon powder can be added to the drink.
• Tonic warming drink - pour 500 ml of boiling water into the teapot, add two tablespoons of honey, lemon slices and a few slices of fresh ginger root. The kettle is covered with a lid and allowed to brew in warmth. You need to drink the drink in the form of heat, it is excellent and invigorates and tones the body.

In cosmetology, honey has long and firmly taken one of the leading places. This bee product is a part of creams, masks, balms, lotions, shampoos. Cosmetics with the addition of honey today produces almost every brand. Cosmetics with the addition of honey is very popular due to the fact that honey - quite effectively copes with the functions assigned to it and is a natural component of nature.

No less effective and cosmetics from honey, cooked at home. Bee honey is an available ingredient that can be used all year round. There are many ways of preparing honey preparations for beauty; they are all simple, but they are effective:

To prepare this tool you will need a glass of warm water, a teaspoon of honey and two spoons of apple cider vinegar. The ingredients are mixed and evenly applied to the hair, massaging the scalp slightly. Then you need to wear a shower cap, and after 15-20 minutes, rinse the hair well with clean running water.

To make a tonic and cleansing face, you need to take a glass of slightly warmed mineral water and add about 10 grams of bee honey there. The resulting honey solution should be treated with a cotton sponge area of ​​the face, neck and cleavage for cleansing and toning. Thanks to this tool, the skin of the face becomes soft, the pores are cleaned, small pustular eruptions pass, the face looks fresh.

To prepare this universal remedy, first of all, it will be necessary to create a basis for it, which will consist of water and medicinal herbs brewed in it. Take 300 milliliters of water, bring it to a boil, and place in it one teaspoonful of chamomile flowers, celandine herb and mint leaves. Now you need to close the container with water and herbs and insist in a warm place for about 2-3 hours, after which the water infusion needs to be filtered.

Next, we add one tablespoon of honey to the resulting water composition with medicinal herbs and mix it thoroughly until complete dissolution. The resulting lotion wipe the skin of the face and body to treat and prevent pustular eruptions. This medicinal composition cleanses and tightens the skin pores, nourishes and tones the epidermis, so that you can quickly cure acne on the face and body.

An effective face skin care product can be prepared by mixing a teaspoon of honey in one glass of warm water and adding the juice of half a lemon to it. The finished composition is poured into a container with a lid and stored in a cool place. This solution is used in the case when you need to whiten the skin of the face during pigmentation. It is necessary to use means regularly, rubbing them the face in the morning and in the evening. The results are not long in coming.

Before you start using honey for cosmetic purposes, you need to make sure that you are not allergic to this natural product. The ready composition, before applying on the face, is tested on the back of the hand or on the wrist. In this area put a few drops of the composition, which you are going to use, then it is lightly rubbed on the skin and after a few minutes, observe the reaction.

If there is a sensation of itching or redness, it means that an allergic reaction has begun. The composition can not be used for your skin, it should be immediately rinsed under running water and take anti-allergic drugs.

• All who use honey to maintain the health of their bodies, confirm the good results from the use of this bee product. This is also evidenced by the reviews of doctors. However, experts advise to remember that honey contains a very large amount of sugars, which, when excessively consumed, can cause a malfunction of the liver and pancreas. The use of honey should be strictly metered and careful.
• Bee honey is considered a biological product with a high degree of allergen content. Before each intake, it is necessary to test for an individual reaction of the body and in case of a change in the normal state, it is best to refuse to use this product.
• With particular care should be given honey and bee products to young children.
• When purchasing bee honey at retail outlets or on the market, pay attention to its quality. In our time, quite often there are cases of falsification of honey. By consuming such a poor-quality product, at best, you will not benefit from it, and at worst, you can cause serious harm to your body.Therefore, try to buy honey only from trusted suppliers, ask for certificates of conformity, and also try the product to taste before purchasing it.
• Purchased honey is best stored in a dark and cool place.

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