Manuka Honey earns its place in our super food wall of fame due to the amazing health benefits it provides. Most honeys (with the exception of ‘hip hop hunnies’) are good for you, but Manuka takes the royal crown.
Here are 5 great reasons why you need to be grabbing yourself a jar of Manuka Honey…
1 The common cold
Forget about the flu jab, Manuka honeys immune-boosting qualities help make it a wonderful pro-active answer to a really common problem. Just 2 to 3 teaspoons a day keeps those annoying winter blues in control. In case you’ve already come down with a nasty virus, then a nice hot cup of water with a teaspoon of Manuka Honey will have you feeling chipper in next to no time.
A superb alternative to conventional medications without the nasty side effects!
2 Making IBS considerably less Irritating!
If you are afflicted with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I certainly won’t need to sell you on this one. Laboratory studies have verified that Manuka Honey (used orally) is effective in reducing colonic inflation and protect against structural damage. And we know just how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 A Drug Free Cough Remedy
Perhaps you have noticed the number of non-prescription cough syrups are honey flavoured? There’s a good reason for this, honey contains hydrogen peroxide. However, Manuka Honey works much better, not only because of its exceptionally high levels of hydrogen peroxide, but because it also contains numerous bioactive compounds which are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Immune system Boosting Benefits
Lab tests demonstrate that Manuka Honey contains properties the can raise the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help to support a more healthy immune response in our body.
This, coupled with the high nutritional value of Manuka honey makes it a powerhouse for boosting the immune system, helping to protect you from infections as well as keeping the body’s most vital system in excellent condition.
5 Reduces Hairloss
Manuka Honey is high in amino acids, minerals and B-complex vitamins, which are food for the scalp! Just blend a teaspoon of Manuka Honey with a mild conditioner to stimulate and nourish the hair follicles and put a stop to pre-mature hair loss.
Manuka Honey is not only great 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!