Manuka Honey earns its spot in our super food hall of fame owing to the incredible physical health benefits it provides. All honeys (except for ‘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 about the flu jab, Manuka honeys immune-boosting qualities help make it the perfect pro-active answer to a really common problem. Just two to three teaspoons each day will keep those bothersome winter blues in control. But when you’ve already come down with a nasty virus, then a lovely hot mug of water with a teaspoon of Manuka Honey is going to have you feeling chipper in next to no time.
An ideal substitute for typical medicines without the nasty side effects!
2 Making IBS much less Irritating!
If you are afflicted with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I certainly won’t need to sell you on this one. Laboratory experiments show that Manuka Honey (taken orally) is able to reduce colonic inflation as well as protect against structural damage. And we are all aware how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 A Drug Free Cough Treatment
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 much better, not only because of its exceptionally high levels of hydrogen peroxide, but because it also includes many bioactive substances that are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Defense Boosting Benefits
Lab tests demonstrate that Manuka Honey contains properties the are able to enhance the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help to support a more healthy immune reaction inside the body.
This, along with the high nutritional value of Manuka honey makes it a powerhouse for improving the immune system, helping to protect you from diseases as well as keeping the body’s most vital system in perfect condition.
5 Reduces Loss Of Hair
Manuka Honey is high in 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 the 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 great for the tips! The hygroscopic characteristics of Manuka Honey helps to prevent split ends and frizz!