{"id":527,"date":"2015-02-18T18:13:55","date_gmt":"2015-02-18T18:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/?p=527"},"modified":"2015-07-13T16:49:35","modified_gmt":"2015-07-13T16:49:35","slug":"amazing-raw-organic-honey-home-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/site\/amazing-raw-organic-honey-home-remedies\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazing Raw Organic Honey Home Remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raw-organic-honey.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-528\" alt=\"raw organic honey\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raw-organic-honey-300x163.jpg?resize=300%2C163\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raw-organic-honey.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/raw-organic-honey.jpg?w=460&amp;ssl=1 460w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Honey is a very common natural sweetener that many of us already use.\u00a0 If you have chosen to do away with processed foods, you most likely have made honey your top choice for a natural sweetener.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing honey as your natural sweetener, it is important to know the different kinds of honey that are available.\u00a0 Commercial honey sold in stores is heated to high temperatures and pasteurized, which removes most of the beneficial enzymes, antioxidants and other nutrients that\u00a0are heat-sensitive. \u00a0Commercial honey has also had most of the pollen removed.\u00a0 Bee pollen is one of the most nutritionally-complete foods available due to its high amino acid and antioxidant content.<\/p>\n<p>Raw honey on the other hand, is very beneficial to your health!\u00a0 Raw honey is unheated, unprocessed and unpasteurized; leaving it&#8217;s nutrients intact.\u00a0 Raw honey contains bee pollen, has a high content of antimicrobial agents, and is full of antioxidants.\u00a0 Since raw honey is not processed, you will notice that it is solid in form and is cloudy in color.<\/p>\n<p>Our favorite brand of Organic Raw Honey comes from Y.S. Organic Bee Farm.\u00a0 You can purchase it from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitacost.com\">Vitacost.com<\/a> on their subscribe and save program<\/p>\n<p>Another type of honey that we use in our household is Raw Organic Manuka honey<strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Manuka honey is a common natural healing agent that has been used for centuries as a topical antibiotic on wounds and acne.\u00a0 We exclusively use manuka honey for sore throats, colds, and other common ailments due to these properties.\u00a0 Our favorite brand of raw manuka honey is from Wedderspoon Organics, you can also purchase this from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitacost.com\">Vitacost.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to add Raw Organic Honey or Raw Manuka Honey to your diet, we&#8217;d like to share with you a few of our favorite ways to incorporate honey into your life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relieve sore throat<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Honey uses for sore throats is another fantastic remedy. \u00a0Simply mix it with lemon essential oil and peppermint oil for fast acting benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Restore Sleep<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Raw honey promotes restorative sleep. Add a tablespoon to warm milk to help increase melatonin and help you sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relieve nausea<\/strong> \u2013 Mix honey with ginger and lemon juice to help counteract nausea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exfoliator<\/strong> \u2013 Honey makes a great exfoliator! Use honey on dry winter skin by adding two cups of honey to\u00a0a bath, soak for 15 minutes, then add one cup of baking soda for the final 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improve diabetes<\/strong> \u2013 Consumption of raw honey can reduce risk of developing diabetes and help aid medication used to treat diabetes. Raw honey increases insulin and decreases hyperglycemia. Add a little at a time and see how your blood sugar reacts to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><\/strong><strong>Hair mask<\/strong> \u2013 Raw honey hair mask can help boost shine, mix 1 tsp of raw honey with 5 cups of warm water, rinse thoroughly , air dry and style as usual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antioxidant support<\/strong> \u2013 Consumption of raw honey increases plaque-fighting antioxidants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pre-biotic support<\/strong> \u2013 Raw honey is full of natural prebiotics which promote the growth of good bacteria in the intestine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower cholesterol<\/strong> \u2013 It can help reduce cholesterol and therefore decrease your risk for coronary artery disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shampoo<\/strong> \u2013 Raw honey can cleanse and restore the health of your hair and scalp. Try this homemade shampoo recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lose weight<\/strong> \u2013 Substituting raw honey for white sugar can help in weight management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moisturize<\/strong> \u2013 A spoonful of raw honey mixed with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon can be used as a hydrating lotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Acne cure<\/strong> \u2013 It can be used as an affordable face cleanser to fight off acne, gentle on sensitive\/all skin types. Take half a teaspoon, warm between hands and spread on face gently, leave on for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water and pat dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Improve circulation<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Raw honey makes your brain function optimally by strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eczema relief<\/strong> \u2013 Use to treat mild eczema. Use it as a topical mixture of equal parts of honey and cinnamon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heal wounds<\/strong> \u2013 Raw honey used topically can help quicken healing time for mild burns, wounds, rashes, and abrasions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cure UTI<\/strong> \u2013 Honey can help improve urinary tract infections due to its antibacterial properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improve allergies<\/strong> \u2013 If sourced locally, raw honey can help reduce seasonal allergies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improve digestion<\/strong> \u2013 Use a tablespoon or two to counteract indigestion since it doesn\u2019t ferment in the stomach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see there are many, many great uses for raw organic honey; such as personal care products, as medicine, and of course as a natural sweetener to your favorite foods.<\/p>\n<p>Leave us a comment on Facebook and let us know your favorite way to use raw organic honey: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ourorganichome\">www.facebook.com\/ourorganichome<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can purchase your Young Living Essential Oils here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youngliving.org\/rodmariawagner\">www.youngliving.org\/rodmariawagner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To receive our Organic Recipes and Organic Living Tips, sign up for our newsletter:<\/p>\n<div class=\"AW-Form-780568315\">\n<p>With love from our family to yours,<\/p>\n<p>Rod and Maria Wagner<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/maria.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-19\" alt=\"maria rod wagner our organic home essential oils for the home\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/maria-234x300.jpg?resize=234%2C300\" width=\"234\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/maria.jpg?resize=234%2C300&amp;ssl=1 234w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/maria.jpg?resize=332%2C424&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wagnerswellnessoilers.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/maria.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>**Our Organic Home does not claim to be medical professionals; statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not meant to be an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. When you have specific questions about a medical matter you must consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. You should not delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment as a result of reading any information in this websit<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honey is a very common natural sweetener that many of us already use.\u00a0 If you have chosen to do away with processed foods, you most likely have made honey your top choice for a natural sweetener. 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