Manuka Honey earns its place in our super food hall of fame due to the extraordinary physical health benefits it gives you. Most honeys (aside from ‘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 characteristics make it an excellent pro-active solution to a really common problem. Just two to three teaspoons every day will keep those annoying winter blues in control. In case you’ve already come down with a nasty bug, then a nice hot glass of water with a teaspoon of Manuka Honey is going to have you feeling chipper in next to no time.
An excellent substitute for typical medications without the horrible side effects!
2 Making IBS considerably less Irritating!
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I definitely won’t have to sell you on this one. Laboratory experiments have verified that Manuka Honey (taken orally) helps to reduce colonic inflation and also protect against structural damage. And we know just how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 A 100 % Natural Cough Remedy
Maybe you have noticed the number of over-the-counter cough syrups are honey flavoured? There’s a 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 that are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Immune Boosting Benefits
Lab tests demonstrate that Manuka Honey includes properties the have the ability to boost the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help to support a healthy immune reaction inside the body.
This, together with the higher nutritional value of Manuka honey makes it a powerhouse for enhancing the immune system, helping to protect you from diseases in addition to keeping the body’s most vital system in perfect condition.
5 Reduces Premature Hair Loss
Manuka Honey is packed with amino acids, nutrients and B-complex vitamins, all of which are food for the scalp! Just mix a teaspoon of Manuka Honey with a gentle conditioner to stimulate and nourish your hair follicles and put a stop to pre-mature thinning hair.
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 helps to prevent split ends and frizz!