Manuka Honey earns its spot in our super food hall of fame owing to the incredible health benefits it provides. All honeys (with the exception of ‘hip hop hunnies’) are good for you, but Manuka takes the royal crown.
Here are 5 excellent reasons that you should be grabbing yourself a jar of Manuka Honey…
1 The common cold
Forget the flu jab, Manuka honeys immune-boosting properties make it an excellent pro-active solution to an extremely common problem. Just two or three teaspoons a day keeps those pesky winter blues at bay. In case you’ve already come down with a nasty bug, then a nice hot mug of water with a teaspoon of Manuka Honey will have you feeling chipper in next to no time.
An incredible substitute for conventional medications without the horrible side effects!
2 Helping to make IBS a lot less Irritating!
If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I definitely won’t need to sell you on this one. Laboratory tests have verified that Manuka Honey (used orally) is able to reduce colonic inflation and also defend against structural damage. And we all know just how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 A Healthy Cough Treatment
Ever noticed the number of over-the-counter cough syrups are honey flavoured? There’s a very good reason for this, honey contains hydrogen peroxide. However, Manuka Honey works much better, not only due to its exceptionally high levels of hydrogen peroxide, but because it also includes several bioactive substances that are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Immune Boosting Qualities
Lab tests have shown that Manuka Honey contains properties the are able to boost the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help to support a healthy immune reaction inside the body.
This, coupled with the high nutritional value of Manuka honey makes it a powerhouse for enhancing the immune system, helping to protect you from illness in addition to keeping the body’s most vital system in tip top condition.
5 Reduces Balding
Manuka Honey is high in amino acids, minerals and B-complex vitamins, all of which are food for the scalp! Just mix a teaspoon of Manuka Honey with a mild conditioner to stimulate and nourish the hair follicles and put a stop to pre-mature hairloss.
Manuka Honey is not just excellent news for your hair at the root end, it’s also good for the tips! The hygroscopic nature of Manuka Honey helps to prevent split ends and frizz!