HealthyPIG Magazine

People have kept bees and consumed honey for thousands of years. Eating honeycombs is a way to enjoy the fruits of bee labor. Doing so may bring health benefits, from lowering the risk of infection to healthier heart and liver. However, eating honey directly from the comb may also bring some risks. This article examines the uses, benefits, and dangers of honeycombs.

Raw honey has been used as a folk remedy throughout history and has multiple health benefits and medical uses. It is even used as wound treatment in some hospitals. Many of these health benefits are unique to unprocessed or unpasteurized honey. Most honey you find in grocery stores is pasteurized. High heat can kill unwanted yeast, improve color and texture, eliminate any crystallization, and extend shelf life. In the process, many beneficial nutrients are also destroyed. If you are interested in trying raw honey, please buy it from a trusted local producer. Here are some of the health benefits that raw honey can provide:

Manuka honey is a type of honey produced in New Zealand. It is a flower of Leptospermum scoparium that is pollinated by a bee and is commonly referred to as a Manuka shrub. The antibacterial properties of Manuka honey make it different from traditional honey. Methylglyoxal is its active ingredient and may be responsible for these antibacterial effects. In addition, Manuka honey also has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects. In fact, it has traditionally been used for wound healing, soothing sore throat, preventing tooth decay and improving digestive problems. These are the 7 science-based health benefits of Manuka honey.