Manuka Honey earns its place in our super food wall of fame due to the impressive health and fitness benefits it gives you. All honeys (except ‘hip hop hunnies’) are good for you, but Manuka takes the royal crown.
Here are 5 excellent reasons why you should be grabbing yourself a jar of Manuka Honey…
1 The common cold
Forget the flu jab, Manuka honeys immune-boosting characteristics help make it the perfect pro-active solution to a truly common problem. Just two to three teaspoons a day keeps those annoying winter blues in check. And if you’ve already come down with a nasty virus, then a nice hot glass of water with a teaspoon of Manuka Honey will have you feeling chipper in next to no time.
An ideal alternative to regular medicines without the horrible side effects!
2 Making IBS way less Irritating!
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I certainly won’t have to sell you on this one. Laboratory experiments have demonstrated that Manuka Honey (used orally) can reduce colonic inflation and also protect against structural damage. And we know how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 An Organic And Natural Cough Remedy
Maybe you have noticed the number of over the counter cough syrups are honey flavoured? There’s a really good reason for this, honey contains hydrogen peroxide. However, Manuka Honey works even better, not only because of its exceptionally high levels of hydrogen peroxide, but because it also contains many bioactive compounds which are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Defense Boosting Abilities
Lab tests show that Manuka Honey includes properties the are able to boost the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help to support a healthy immune reaction in the body.
This, coupled with the higher nutritional value of Manuka honey makes it a powerhouse for improving the immune system, helping to protect you from diseases and also keeping the body’s most vital system in excellent condition.
5 Reduces Premature Hair Loss
Manuka Honey is full of amino acids, minerals and B-complex vitamins, which are food for the scalp! Just mix a teaspoon of Manuka Honey with a mild conditioner to stimulate and nourish your hair follicles and put a stop to pre-mature hair loss.
Manuka Honey is not only excellent news for your hair at the root end, it’s also good for the tips! The hygroscopic characteristics of Manuka Honey prevents split ends and frizz!