Manuka Honey earns its place in our super food wall of fame due to the amazing health benefits it provides. Most honeys (except ‘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 the flu jab, Manuka honeys immune-boosting properties make it the perfect pro-active answer to an extremely common problem. Just 2-3 teaspoons per day will keep those annoying winter blues at bay. And if you’ve already come down with a nasty virus, then a lovely hot cup of water with a teaspoon of Manuka Honey is going to have you feeling chipper in next to no time.
An ideal substitute for regular medications without the horrible side effects!
2 Helping to make IBS a lot less Irritating!
If you are suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) then I definitely won’t need to sell you on this one. Laboratory tests have demonstrated that Manuka Honey (used orally) is able to reduce colonic inflation and also protect against structural damage. And everyone knows just how important it is to have a happy colon!
3 A Healthy Cough Remedy
Have you 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 even better, not only due to its exceptionally high levels of hydrogen peroxide, but because it also contains many bioactive substances that are missing from lesser honeys.
4 Immune system Boosting Qualities
Lab tests have shown that Manuka Honey contains properties the can enhance the production of cytokine. These essential proteins help support a healthy immune reaction in your body.
This, together 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 Hair Loss
Manuka Honey is high in amino acids, nutrients 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 your 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 prevents split ends and frizz!