Manuka Honey earns a spot in our super food wall of fame due to the extraordinary health benefits it provides. Most honeys (apart from ‘hip hop hunnies’) are good for you, but Manuka takes the royal crown.
Here are 5 brilliant reasons why you ought 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 an awesome pro-active solution to a truly common problem. Just two to three teaspoons per day keeps those bothersome winter blues in check. And if 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 perfect alternative to conventional medicines without the horrible side effects!
2 Helping to make IBS way less Irritating!
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I definitely won’t need to sell you on this one. Laboratory studies have confirmed that Manuka Honey (used orally) can reduce colonic inflation and also defend against structural damage. And we know just how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 A 100 % Natural Cough Treatment
Have you noticed the number of non-prescription cough syrups are honey flavoured? There’s a really 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 a number of bioactive compounds which are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Defense Boosting Abilities
Laboratory tests demonstrate that Manuka Honey includes properties the are able to raise the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help to support a more healthy immune reaction within our body.
This, in conjunction with the high nutritional value of Manuka honey makes it a powerhouse for boosting the immune system, helping to protect you from infections in addition to keeping the body’s most vital system in perfect condition.
5 Reduces Premature Hair Loss
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 gentle conditioner to stimulate and nourish your hair follicles and put a stop to pre-mature thinning hair.
Manuka Honey is not just great news for your hair at the root end, it’s also excellent for the tips! The hygroscopic characteristics of Manuka Honey helps to prevent split ends and frizz!