Medical benifits

Bee’s honey is used in treatment of various ailments and as a popular home remedy. Some of these uses are given below.

Stress / fatigue: 15 ml of bee’s honey orally to reduce stress and fatigue.[11]
Weakness: 15 ml each of bee’s honey and fruit juice of Punica granatum twice a day before meals.[11]
Sleep disturbance: Intake of 15 ml of bee’s honey leads to sound sleep.[11]
Eyesight: 10 ml of honey mixed with 10 ml of carrot juice and consumed regularly will improve eyesight.[12]
Bad breath: 5 g of powdered cinnamon bark and 5ml of bee’s honey mixed with water and use as a mouth wash.[13]
Teething pain: Massage gums gently with bee’s honey.[14] Should not use in children below one year.
Sore throat: 5 ml of bee’s honey and 10 ml of lime juice is mixed and given. Swallow the concoction (without water) every few hours until symptoms clear up. Add a pinch of black pepper to increase blood circulation to the throat.[9]
Cold and cough: Mix 10 ml of honey with equal quantity of ginger juice and consume twice a day.[12]
Bronchial asthma: A mixture of 2.5g of black pepper powder, 5ml each of honey and juice of ginger consumed thrice daily help to relieve the symptoms of asthma.[12]
Hiccough: 5 ml of bee’s honey is mixed with 10 ml of breast milk. Nasya Karma (nasal douche) is performed with this mixture in treatment of hiccough. This is used by traditional physicians of Sri Lanka.
Stomach ulcers: 5 ml of new bee’s honey diluted in 10 ml of water and given twice a day before meals.[9]
Vomiting: 2.5g each of powder of fruit of Piper longum and popped rice is ground with 15ml of bee’s honey and given orally as an antiemetic.[15]
Dehydration: Fresh bee’s honey diluted in water is given to rehydrate.[9]
Diarrhea: Drink 5 ml of old bee’s honey thrice a day before meals.[16]
Diarrhea/Dysentery: 15 ml of bee’s honey mixed with 120 ml of decoction of tubers of Cyperus rotundusis given in treatment of diarrhea and dysentery.[17]
Bed-wetting: Give 5ml of old bee’s honey daily just before going to bed.[18]
Polyuria: 5 ml of bee’s honey, 20 ml of fresh juice of fruits of Phyllanthus emblica and 6g of pulp of P.emblica are mixed together and consumed twice a day.[19]
Diabetes mellitus: 5 ml of bee’s honey mixed with a pinch of powdered seeds of Gossypium herbaceumand is given to reduce blood sugar in diabetic patients.[19]
Hypertension: Daily intake of 10 ml of honey mixed with 5 ml of garlic juice helps to control blood pressure.[12]
Hemiplegia: 240 ml of bee’s honey is dissolved in 960 ml of water and is boiled down to total volume of 960 ml. In Unani system of Medicine, this is known as Mavul Asal. 30ml of this is given twice a day during early stages of hemiplegia. This prescribed for patient suffering from hemiplegia at Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella, Sri Lanka.
Obesity: Keep garlic immersed in bee’s honey for one year. Then, use 1 clove of garlic daily before breakfast. This is used as a home remedy. One glass of warm water taken with 10 ml of honey and 5 ml of lemon juice in early morning reduces fat and purifies blood.[12]
Arthritis: 30 ml each of bee’s honey and coconut vinegar is mixed in 100ml of water and given twice a day to reduce arthritis and arthralgia.[11]
Burns: Apply fresh bee’s honey directly.[9]
Cut and wounds: Apply bee’s honey on cuts and wounds.[9]
Eczema: Apply fresh bee’s honey on the lesion.[13]
Dermatitis: Bee’s honey is mixed with ash obtained by burning stem of Pterocarpus santalinus and applied on the lesion.[15]
Allergies due to seasons: Bee’s honey should be collected from the area where the patient lives. 5ml of this honey is to be given daily before breakfast.[9]
Sub fertility due to lack of semen: Add 5 ml of bee’s honey to a glass of goat’s milk and drink.[13]
Morning sickness: 15 ml of bee’s honey before breakfast.[20]
Relief from hangover: Mix 10ml of bee’s honey with half a cup of orange juice and half a cup yogurt. Blend them together properly and drink.[9]
Jaundice, bleeding disorders: 15ml of bee’s honey mixed with 120 ml of fresh juice of Adhathoda vasica, is given twice a day in treatment of jaundice and bleeding disorders. (60g each of fresh leaves and flowers of A. vasica are taken, pounded well, and fresh juice is extracted after adding 100 ml of water).[17]
Burning sensation in the body and thirst: Unpolished rice is washed with water and 100ml of this water is taken. 15 ml of bee’s honey, 5g of sugar and 10g of powder of stem of Santalum album are added to this and mixed well. This mixture is given twice a day after meals.[17]

Cosmetic uses of bee’s honey

Honey and beeswax are used in the beauty industry as a skin moisturizer, softener and to heal the skin tissue. Some cosmetic applications of bee’s honey are given below-
Face wash: Mix a small quantity of lemon juice into 5ml of bee’s honey and apply on face before washing. This is used as a home remedy.
Facial cleansing scrub: Mix 5g of almond seed powder into 5ml of bee’s honey, scrub softly and then wash.[9]
Facial to improve smoothness: A tablespoon of honey whisked together with white of an egg, 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 1/4 cup of flour makes an excellent firming mask. Just smooth on the face, leave on 15 min, and rinse off with warm water.[9]
Facial to improve softness: Mix one or two tablespoons of honey with one-third cup finely ground oatmeal. Add a teaspoonful of rose water. Clean face thoroughly. Spread facial mixture evenly over face. Relax for 10 min to 1.5 h. Remove with a soft washcloth and warm water. Rinse with cold water.[21]
Facial moisturizing pack: Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 teaspoons of whole milk. Apply over the face and keep for 15 min. Rinse off with warm water, and then with cold water.[9]
Pimples: Apply bee’s honey on pimples.[9]
Cracked lips: Apply bee’s honey on cracked lips.[9]
Lotion for dry patches of skin: Mix 5ml of bee’s honey, 5ml of olive oil and 2.5 ml of lemon juice. Apply on skin and wash after 15 min.[9]
Hair lustre: Mix 5ml of bee’s honey into 4 cups of warm water. Use as a hair rinse.[9]
Conditioner: Mix 10 ml of olive oil into 5ml of bee’s honey and apply on hair. Wash after 15 min.[9]

Additional info: http://www.medicaldaily.com/liquid-gold-7-health-benefits-honey-could-heal-your-whole-body-325932

Web MD: http://www.webmd.com/diet/medicinal-uses-of-honey

Pecans

Composed predominantly of fat – with a fat content of 70+ percent – pecans contain more fat than just about any other nut. These large, buttery flavored nuts are rich in numerous vitamins and minerals known for promoting various aspects of health. Below are some of the most prominent nutrients found in pecans. The figures are based on a 1 ounce serving (28 grams) of pecans.

Fiber – 2.7 grams. 11% RDA.
Manganese – 1.3 milligrams. 64% RDA.
Copper – 0.3 milligrams. 17% RDA.
Thiamin – 0.2 milligrams. 12% RDA.
Magnesium – 34.2 milligrams. 9% RDA.
Phosphorus – 78.2 milligrams. 8% RDA.
Iron – 0.7 milligrams. 4% RDA.
Protein – 2.6 grams. 5% RDA.
Fatty Acids, Total Polyunsaturated – 6.128 grams.
Carotene-ß – 29 µg.
Crypto-xanthin-ß – 9 µg.
Lutein-zeaxanthin – 17 µg.

Pecans contain 279 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids and 5828 milligrams of omega-6 fatty acids (per 1 ounce). Check out the USDA Nutrient Database for a complete nutritional profile of pecans.

Pecans have some awesome health benefits to offer...

Promoting Digestive Health, Relieving Constipation – Fiber is essential for promoting colon health and paving way for regular bowel movements. The fiber found in pecans help to clean out the gastrointestinal system, allowing the colon to work at greater levels of efficiency. Some other benefits relating to fiber and colon health are reduced risks of colitis, colon cancer, and hemorrhoids.
Boosting Heart Health – Fiber is also known to boost heart health. Pecans also contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats like foleic acid along with phenfolic antioxidants. Both of these substances help to prevent coronary artery disease and strokes. Additionally, one study (of many studies coming to similar conclusions) published in the August 2006 issue of Nutrition Research found that pecans may help prevent coronary heart disease by inhibiting unwanted oxidation of blood lipids
Promoting Bone and Teeth Health, Preventing Muscle Soreness, and More – After calcium phosphorus is the most abundant minerals in the body, with 85% of it being found in bones and teeth. The other 15% can be found in both cells and tissues. In addition to helping the body to cleanse waste, the mineral partners up with calcium to promote the health of your bones and teeth. Additionally, the mineral is essential for the growth and repair of cells and tissues along with the production of DNA and RNA. Lastly, phosphorus helps prevent muscle pain following exercise.
Anti-Inflammatory – Pecans are rich in magnesium – a mineral known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. One study found that ”inflammatory indicators in the body such as CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6) were all reduced when magnesium intake was increased.” Further, inflammation in the arterial walls was also reduced with magnesium intake. Based the findings of this study, magnesium can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and other inflammation-related health ailments.
Reduced Blood Pressure – Magnesium has also been shown to help lower blood pressure. Again, pecans are rich in magnesium.
Reduced Stroke Risk – After evaluating 7 studies published over a 14 year time period, researchers found stroke risk was reduced by 9% for every every 100 milligrams of magnesium a person consumes per day. The research can be found in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Breast Cancer Risk – Like olive oil, pecans contain folic acid, a fatty acid with some promising benefits. One of folic acid’s prime benefits revolves around the reduced risk of breast cancer, where the substance has been shown to induce migration and proliferation in breast cancer cells, and promote an increase in breast cancer cell invasiveness.

Medical benifits

Pecans

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