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Spices like Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric Cayenne pepper tamarind olive oil unrefined & honey are some of the spices sweetners we use in our day to day life. !ut how many of us know that they are also powerful healing spices" They can help cure cancer, heart disease, and eliminate many other health problems.

#.Garlic. Garlic is widely recogni$ed to be very effective in preventing cancer in the human body. %t contains photochemical allicin which help in formation of cancer fighting en$ymes in the body. &ccording to the 'ational Cancer %nstitute, garlic lies among the top of the list of foods ingested as a potential weapon against many types of cancer. (hether you eat it raw or cooked, garlic is an important cancer)fighter, says *ric !lock, +h.,., a professor at State -niversity of 'ew .ork at &lbany who has devoted most of his career to researching garlic. The evidence for garlic/s strength against cancer comes from several epidemiological and animal studies. 0esearchers ,r. 1enore &rab and colleagues from the -niversity of 'orth Carolina analy$ed #2 studies looking

at garlic eaters. !ased on si3 studies, the findings show that high consumption of raw or cooked garlic decreases the risk of colorectal cancer nearly 456. &lso, based on four studies the risk of developing stomach cancer was cut in half for those who consumed the most garlic. &part from that, Garlic helps in building immune system and lower the cholesterol level and prevent cardiovascular diseases like heart attack by regulating the flow of blood in vessels. regular intake of garlic decreases the risk of prostate, colon, throat and stomach cancer. 7ere/s a list of 8ust some of what garlic can do9 #. Garlic is an antibiotic. :contains allicin; <. reduces cholesterol =. strengthens the immune system >. is an antidote to poison 4. it/s used as a preservative ?. an anti)cancer :germanium; @. retards tumor growth 2. regulates blood pressure A. loosens plaBue from artery walls #5. regulates blood sugar ##. a defense against allergies #<. kills e3pels parasites pinworms etc #=. contains vitamins &)!)C)!<)!?, calcium, $inc and much more #>. reduces the common cold by 456

#4. thins the blood #?. promotes heart health #@. is an antio3ident)scavenges free radicals #2. increases bile production #A. lines the blood vessel walls :nitric o3ide; <5. prevents arteriosclerosis stroke heart attacks <#. best enima, :crush cloves, add water, soak overnight <<. removes warts :raw outer application; <=. promotes weight control <>. promotes respiratory health :bronchitis asthma coughs etc <4. cures ear infection :wrap bit of garlic in a tissue, insert in ear. leave overnight <?. heals pain of insect bites :mi3 8uice w salt, good for bruises ringworms sprains <@. stops toothache : rub raw on gums; <2. clears sinuses :melt butter, add minced garlic on toast <A. cures herpes :cut clove in half, eat half, put the rest on the afflicted area. may sting; =5. apply raw garlic 8uice on rashes, bug bites, will stop itching.

<. Ginger. Ginger has been said by some to be a plant directly from the Garden of *den. Ginger was widely used by the ancient 0omans and it was a very e3pensive spice9 one pound of ginger was eBuivalent to the price of a whole sheep. Ginger almost became lost in history after the fall of the 0oman empire, but became popular again when *urope re)discovered it. Ginger has influenced the history of man since ancient China. (ars were waged and entire dynasties rose and fell with the ob8ective of sei$ing it. The trade of such spices were the root of the world/s economy for centuries. +eople around the world have turned to ginger as a cure for various ailments for centuries. %n various studies, ginger has been shown to be highly effective in preventing, and curing, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and a variety of other illnesses. For e3ample, the blood clots that trigger heart attack dissolve when e3posed to ginger. Ginger interferes with the long seBuence of events necessary for blood clots to form. This helps to prevent clots that can lodge in narrowed coronary arteries and set off a heart attack. Something called thrombo3ane synthesis initiates clot formation. Ginger is a potent inhibitor of this process. Ginger also inhibits The clumping together of platelets in the blood. So ginger inhibits blood clots in at least two ways. %n a study in +rostaglandins Cedicine, ginger inhibited blood clots more effectively than onion or garlic. Ginger also increases the strength of the heart. Scientists call ginger a cardiotonic agent because of its ability to increase energy production in the heart and to enhance calcium pumping

within heart cells that is reBuired for optimal cardiac output. +lants of the ginger family have been shown to inhibit tumor promotion in mouse skin. (ater spiked with ginger e3tract, when given to mice, significantly slowed the development of mammary tumors, according to a Dapanese study published last year. Ginger can kill ovarian cancer cells researchers have discovered. ,r. 0ebecca 1iu, an assistant professor at the -niversity of Cichigan tested ginger powder dissolved in solution by putting it on ovarian cancer cell cultures. E%t killed the ovarian cancer cells in two different ways ) through a self)destruction process which caused the cancer cells to kill themselves, and through causing the cancer cells to digest themselvesE, the researchers told a meeting of the &merican &ssociation for Cancer 0esearch. The substance called gingerol is the main active compound in ginger root and the one that gives ginger its distinctive flavor. & review of recently published studies indicate that among a host of other activities, gingerol induces cell death in leukemia cells, can prevent the development of colon cancer cells, protects against radiation induced lethality and acts as a blood thinner. 7ere is a list 8ust some of the medicinal properties ginger has been known to have throughout history9 antiemetic antinausea anticlotting agent antispasmodic antifungal anti)inflammatory antiseptic

antibacterial antiviral antitussive analgesic circulatory stimulant carminative e3pectorant hypotensive increases blood flow promotes sweating rela3es peripheral blood vessels Ginger has an e3tremely high level of phytochemicals, plant substances with a healing effect. %n addition to it/s beneficial effects on the heart and it/s anti)cancer activity are it/s anti)inflammatory effects and its high content of anti)o3idants. The healing ingredients are a variety of volatile essential oils, vitamin !? and C, and the minerals calcium, magnesium, sulphur, phosphorus and potassium. Ginger stimulates body heat. %t speeds up the bloodcirculation and sweatingF it promotes both the supply of nurturing and healing substances with the blood and the removal of waste material through perspiration. Ginger brings blood to the surface of the body and therefore it is a good cure for chillblains. Ginger will stimulate fever in people who need to sweat out diseases like colds and flues. %t works as an anti) inflammatory, and in combination with the heat) stimulating characteristics it is a powerful tool in fighting arthritis. %f you suffer from stiff or aching

muscles9 treat yourself on a hot bath with slices of Ginger.

=. Turmeric. Turmeric is one of nature/s most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over <455 years in %ndia, where it was most likely first used as a dye. The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. 1ong known for its anti)inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to &l$heimer/s disease. 7ere are <5 reasons to add turmeric to your diet9 & wide range of research proved that Turmeric have cancer preventing properties. This is also used in various other medicine which include drugs for inflammation)fighting compounds called curcuminoids. %t also helps in curing diseases like &l$heimerGs, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Turmeric is also used in skin and beauty products. %f you want better absorption into your body, add # > tsp black pepper to turmeric powder. 7ere are <5 reasons to add turmeric to your diet9 #. %t is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in stopping and curing colds, and disinfecting cuts and burns.

<. (hen combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of e3isting prostate cancer. =. +revented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice. >. Cay prevent melanoma and cause e3isting melanoma cells to commit suicide. 4. 0educes the risk of childhood leukemia. ?. %s a natural liver deto3ifier. @. Cay prevent and slow the progression of &l$heimer/s disease by removing amyloyd plaBue buildup in the brain. 2. Cay prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer. A. %t is a potent natural anti)inflammatory that works as well as many anti)inflammatory drugs but without the side effects. #5. 7as shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice. ##. %s a natural painkiller and co3)< inhibitor. #<. Cay aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management. #=. 7as long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression. #>. !ecause of its anti)inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. #4. !oosts the effects of chemo drug paclita3el and

reduces its side effects. #?. +romising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer. #@. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma. #2. 7as been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors. #A. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin. <5. Cay help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

>. Cayenne pepper. +ri$ed for thousands of years for its healing power. Folklore from around the world recounts ama$ing results using cayenne pepper in simple healing and in baffling health problems. !ut cayenne pepper is not 8ust a healer from ancient history. 0ecent clinical studies have been conducted on many of the old)time health applications for this miracle herb. &gain and again, the therapeutic value of cayenne pepper has been medically validated. Cany herbalists believe that Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb in the herb kingdom, not only for the entire digestive system, but also for the heart and circulatory system. %t acts as a catalyst and increases the effectiveness of other herbs when used with them. Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. %t is a very

high source of Hitamins & and C, has the complete ! comple3es, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart. Cayenne can rebuild the tissue in the stomach and the peristaltic action in the intestines. %t aids elimination and assimilation, and helps the body to create hydrochloric acid, which is so necessary for good digestion and assimilation, especially of proteins. &ll this becomes very significant when we reali$e that the digestive system plays the most important role in mental, emotional and physical health, as it is through the digestive system that the brain, glands, muscles and every other part of the body are fed. Cayenne has been known to stop heart attacks within =5 seconds. For e3ample, when a A5)year)old man in Iregon had a severe heart attack, his daughter was able to get Cayenne e3tract into his mouth. 7e was pronounced dead by the medics, but within a few minutes, he regained consciousness. In the way to the hospital, he remained in a semi)conscious state, but the daughter kept giving him the Cayenne e3tract. !y the time they got to the hospital, he had fully recovered and wanted to go home and mow the lawn. The doctor asked what she had given him, as he said it was the closest thing to a miracle he had ever seen. Cayenne pepper is said to be uneBual for its ability to boost circulation and increase heart action. Capsicum e3erts a variety of desirable actions on the entire cardiovascular system. %t has the e3traordinary ability to enhance cardiovascular performance while actually lowering blood pressure. Capsicum has an energi$ing effect on the entire system. %t has traditionally been used for overcoming fatigue and restoring stamina and vigor. %t is a natural stimulant without the threatening side

effects :palpitations, hyper)activity or rise in blood pressure; of most other stimulating agents. !ecause Cayenne pepper boots peripheral circulation and stimulates organ secretion, it e3pedites the therapeutic delivery and action of nutrients in the body. %t will ensure the rapid and even distribution of the active principles of available nutrients to critical function centers, including those involved in cellular respiration, metabolic data transmission and neural)hormonal action. The remarkable ability of Cayenne pepper to stimulate organ secretion and even heart action makes it one of the strongest natural stimulants known. Clearly, Cayenne pepper should be considered nothing less than a wonder herb that has scientifically proven its worthJ %f you want to carry something in your first aid kit for a heart attack, carry a cayenne tincture. %f a heart attack should occur, it is suggested that a teaspoon of e3tract be given every #4 minutes or a teaspoon of Cayenne in a glass of hot water be taken until the crisis has passed. ,r. &nderson also knew of a doctor who rushed out into the parking lot and put cayenne tincture into the mouth of a man who had died of a heart attack while he was parking his car. (ithin a few minutes, the manGs heart starting beating again. %t is a good idea to always have some Cayenne e3tract on hand for emergencies. %f a hemorrhage occurs in the lungs, stomach, uterus or nose, it is suggested that a teaspoon of e3tract :or a teaspoon of cayenne powder in a cup of hot water; be given every #4 minutes until the crisis has passed. The bleeding should stop in #5)=5 seconds. The reason for this is that rather than the blood pressure being centrali$ed, it is eBuali$ed by the Cayenne, and the clotting action of the blood becomes more rapid. For e3ternal bleeding, take cayenne internally and pour cayenne directly on the wound.

&lso, researchers found capsaicin e3hibited anticancer activity. %t induced programmed cell death to human cancer cells without affecting normal cells. Chronic headache sufferers may soon have some new alternatives. The active ingredient in cayenne peppers, capsaicin, is believed to bring headache relief by depleting Substance +, a neurotransmitter that helps send pain signals. These powerful healers 8ust taken individually can help put a stop to many diseases. !ut taken together they can help deliver a knockout punch to whatever malady you may be dealing with

Health Benefits
In addition to its reputation as Nature's nutritive sweetener, research also indicates that honey's unique composition makes it useful as an antimicrobial agent and antioxidant

!aw Honey"#n #nti$Bacterial, #nti$%iral, #nti$&ungal 'ubstance

(he health benefits of honey"like all foods)mdashdepend on the quality of the honey But in this case, the situation is even more extreme, because the pollen that collects on the bees' legs as they move from plant to plant is only as healthful and as diverse as those plants In addition, the processing of honey often removes many of the phytonutrients found in raw honey as it exists in the hive !aw honey, for example, contains small amounts of the same resins found in propolis *ropolis, sometimes called +bee glue,+ is actually a complex mixture of resins and other substances that honeybees use to seal the hive and make it safe from bacteria and other micro$ organisms Honeybees make propolis by combining plant resins with their own secretions However, substances like road tar have also been found in propolis Bee keepers sometimes use special screens around the inside of the hive boxes to trap propolis, since bees will spread this substance around the honeycomb and seal cracks with the anti$bacterial, anti$viral, and anti$ fungal resins (he resins found in propolis only represent a small part of the phytonutrients found in propolis and honey, however ,ther phytonutrients found both in honey and propolis have been shown to posssess cancer$preventing and anti$tumor properties (hese substances include caffeic acid methyl caffeate, phenylethyl caffeate, and phenylethyl dimethylcaffeate !esearchers have discovered that these substances prevent colon cancer in animals by shutting down activity of two en-ymes, phosphatidylinositol$specific phospholipase . and lipoxygenase /hen raw honey is extensively processed and heated, the benefits of these phytonutrients are largely eliminated

Is the .ough from an 0pper !espiratory Infection 1eeping 2our .hild #wake3 (ry a 4ose of Buckwheat Honey
In a study involving 567 children aged 8$59 years with upper respiratory tract infections of : days or less and night$time coughing, a single night$ time dose of buckwheat honey was an effective alternative treatment for symptomatic relief of nocturnal cough and sleep difficulty, compared to a single dose of dextromethorphan ;4<= !esearchers from the *enn 'tate .ollege of <edicine asked parents to give

either honey, honey$flavored dextromethorphan ;4<=, or no treatment to the children (he first night, the children did not receive any treatment (he following night they received a single dose of buckwheat honey, honey$ flavored 4<, or no treatment >6 minutes before bedtime (he trial was partially blind as parents could not distinguish between the honey and the medication, although those administering no medication were obviously aware of the fact *arents were asked to report on cough frequency and severity, how bothersome the cough was, and how well both adult and child slept, both 8? hours before and during the night of the dosage 'ignificant symptom improvements were seen in the honey$supplemented children, compared with the no treatment group and 4<$treated group, with honey consistently scoring the best and no$treatment scoring the worst Based on parental +symptom points,+ children treated with honey improved an average of 56 :5 points compared with 9 >@ points for 4<$ treated children and A ?5 points for those who were not treated (hese results might be good news for parents of children two years and older, since the &ood and 4rug #dministration ;&4#= recently recommended that children under six should not be given over$the$counter cough and cold medicines, due to potentially harmful side effects However, it's important to note that this study did not attempt to test the potential benefits of buckwheat honey for children under two, and recommendations by the #merican #cademy of *ediatrics ;##*= and other children's health organi-ations for a total avoidance of honey by children one year and younger still make good sense ;(he ##*'s maBor concern here is unnecessary risk of infantile botulism that might result from the presence of .lostridium botulinum bacteria in the honey=

#n International 'ymposium 4iscusses Cikely Benefits of Honey

'peakers at the &irst International 'ymposium on Honey and Human Health, held in 'acramento, .#, Danuary 9, 8669, presented a number of research papers ;&essenden ! !eport to the .ommittee for the *romotion of Honey and Health= &indings includeE 4ifferent varietals of honey possess a large amount of friendly bacteria ;A species of lactobacilli and ? species of bifidobacteria=, which may explain many of the +mysterious therapeutic properties of honey + Cactobacilli, which deliver protective and beneficial benefits to bees as well as humans, were not found in the bees' honey stomach during the winter months when the bees under investigation were fed sucrose, indicating that certain bee$feeding practices may have dangerous and unwanted effects on bees Honey may promote better blood sugar control *roper fueling of the

liver is central to optimal glucose metabolism during sleep and exercise Honey is the ideal liver fuel because it contains a nearly 5E5 ratio of fructose to glucose &ructose +unlocks+ the en-yme from the liver cell's nucleus that is necessary for the incorporation of glucose into glycogen ;the form in which sugar is stored in the liver and muscle cells= #n adequate glycogen store in the liver is essential to supply the brain with fuel when we are sleeping and during prolonged exercise /hen glycogen stores are insufficient, the brain triggers the release of stress hormones"adrenalin and cortisol"in order to convert muscle protein into glucose !epeated metabolic stress from cortisol produced when less than optimal liver glycogen stores are available during sleep, leads over time, to impaired glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, diabetes, and increased risk for cardiovascular disease and obesity Fxperimental evidence indicates that consumption of honey may improve blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity compared to other sweeteners (he body's tolerance to honey is significantly better than to sucrose or glucose alone Individuals with greater glucose intolerance ;e g , those with mild diabetes and (ype 5 diabetes= showed significantly better tolerance to honey than sucrose In addition, the antioxidants in honey, which have been shown to reduce oxidative stress, frequently by a larger factor than can be explained by their actual amount, may be beneficial for diabetics and help to improve endothelial function ;the function of the cells that make up the lining of our blood vessels= and vascular health In a year$long animal study comparing the effects of sucrose, honey and a low glycemic index ;GI= sugar$free diet, rats on the honey$based diet showedE reduced weight gain and percentage of body fat, decreased anxiety, better spatial recognition memory, improved H4C cholesterol ;57$86H higher than rats fed sugar or sucrose diets=, improved blood sugar levels ;H#5c=, and reduced oxidative damage Honey has been shown to be a more effective cough suppressant for children ages 8$59 than dextromethorphan ;see +,ne 'tudy &inds Buckwheat Honey (o Be a 'uccessful .ough <edicine+ earlier in this Health Benefits section= Honey boosts immunity !esearch conducted in several hospitals in Israel found honey effective in decreasing the incidence of acute febrile neutropenia ;when high fever reduces white blood cell count= in A?H of patients Honey also reduced the need for .olony 'timulating &actor ;a compound produced in the cells lining the blood vessels that stimulate bone marrow to produce more white blood cells= in A6H of patients with acute febrile neutropeniaI increased neutrophil count ;another type of white blood cell=, decreased thrombocytopenia ;low platelet count=, and stabili-ed hemoglobin

levels at J55 gmKdl ;a bit low but way better than full blown anemic= >8H of the cancer patients involved in the above immunity research reported improved quality of life &irst International 'ymposium on Honey and Human Health *ractical (ipE Cook for honey produced in the summer by flower$fed bees" it's most likely to contain friendly lactobacilli and bifidobacteria

Improve #thletic *erformance and Heal /ounds with Honey3

*rimarily honey has been used as an energy source, but recent research has examined the use of honey as an ergogenic aid ;a food or ingredient that helps an athlete's performance= and wound healing agent, both of which were once considered merely age$old anecdotes In the time of the ancient ,lympics, athletes were reported to eat special foods, such as honey and dried figs, to enhance their sports performance !ecently, however, one group of researchers has investigated the use of honey as an ergogenic aid in athletes (he study involved a group of >@ weight$trained athletes, both male and female 'ubBects underwent an intensive weight$lifting workout and then immediately consumed a protein supplement blended with either sugar, maltodextrin or honey as the carbohydrate source (he honey group maintained optimal blood sugar levels throughout the two hours following the workout In addition, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration ;carbohydrates stored in muscle= was favorable in those individuals consuming the honey$protein combination 'ustaining favorable blood sugar concentrations after endurance training by ingesting carbohydrates before, during and after training is important for maintaining muscle glycogen stores ;glycogen is the form in which sugar is stored in muscle as ready$to$use fuel=, so that muscle recuperation is more efficient and the athlete is ready to perform again at their highest level the next day (he best$studied ergogenic aid is carbohydrates because they are necessary for maintaining muscle glycogen stores &or now, honey appears to be Bust another source of carbohydrates that can help athletes perform at their best, rather than a superior choice over any other carbohydrate (he wound healing properties of honey may, however, be its most promising medicinal quality Honey has been used topically as an antiseptic therapeutic agent for the treatment of ulcers, burns and wounds for centuries ,ne study in India compared the wound healing effects of honey to a conventional treatment ;silver sulfadia-ene= in 56? first$degree burn patients #fter one week of treatment, @5 percent of honey treated burns were infection free compared with only : percent receiving the conventional treatment &inally, a greater percentage of patients' burns

were healed more readily in the honey treated group #nother study examined the wound healing benefits of honey applied topically to patients following .aesarean section and hysterectomy .ompared to the group receiving the standard solution of iodine and alcohol, the honey treated group was infection free in fewer days, healed more cleanly and had a reduced hospital stay 'everal mechanisms have been proposed for the wound healing benefits that are observed when honey is applied topically Because honey is composed mainly of glucose and fructose, two sugars that strongly attract water, honey absorbs water in the wound, drying it out so that the growth of bacteria and fungi is inhibited ;these microorganisms thrive in a moist environment= 'econdly, raw honey contains an en-yme called glucose oxidase that, when combined with water, produces hydrogen peroxide, a mild antiseptic In addition to the specific en-ymes found in honey, which may help in the healing process, honey also contains antioxidants and flavonoids that may function as antibacterial agents ,ne antioxidant in particular, pinocembrin, which is unique to honey, is currently being studied for its antibacterial properties ,ne laboratory study of unpasteuri-ed honey samples indicated the maBority had antibacterial action against 'taphylococcus aureus, a common bacteria found readily in our environment that can cause infections, especially in open wounds ,ther reports indicate honey is effective at inhibiting Fscherichia coli and .andida albicans 4arker honeys, specifically honey from buckwheat flowers, sage and tupelo, contain a greater amount of antioxidants than other honeys, and raw, unprocessed honey contains the widest variety of health$supportive substances

# 'poonful a 4ay 1eeps &ree !adicals at Bay

4aily consumption of honey raises blood levels of protective antioxidant compounds in humans, according to research presented at the 88:th meeting of the #merican .hemical 'ociety in #naheim, .#, <arch 89, 866? Biochemist Heidrun Gross and colleagues from the 0niversity of .alifornia, 4avis, gave 87 study participants each about four tablespoons buckwheat honey daily for 8@ days in addition to their regular diets, and drew blood samples at given intervals following honey consumption # direct link was found between the subBects' honey consumption and the level of polyphenolic antioxidants in their blood

Honey Helpful for Healthy Individuals and (hose with High .holesterol, (ype 8 4iabetes
In a series of experiments involving healthy subBects and those with either

high cholesterol or type 8 diabetes, honey has proved itself the healthiest sweetener &or 57 days, 9 healthy subBects, A patients with high cholesterol, 7 patients with high cholesterol and high .$reactive protein ;a risk factor for cardiovascular disease=, and : patients with type 8 diabetes were given solutions containing comparable amounts of sugar, artificial honey or natural honey In healthy subBects, while sugar and artificial honey had either negative or very small beneficial effects, natural honey reduced total cholesterol :H, triglycerides 8H, .$reactive protein :H, homocysteine AH and blood sugar AH, and increased H4C ;good= cholesterol 8H ;Cike .$reactive protein, homocysteine is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease = In patients with high cholesterol, artificial honey increased C4C ;bad= cholesterol, while natural honey decreased total cholesterol 9H, C4C cholesterol 55H, and .$reactive protein :7H #nd in patients with type 8 diabetes, natural honey caused a significantly lower rise in blood sugar than either dextrose or sucrose ;refined sugars= 'o, enBoy a little honey in your morning coffee, lunchtime yogurt or afternoon cup of green tea Cooks like a daily spoonful of honey may help your need for medicine go down

4escription
Honey is a delicious viscous sweetener made naturally by bees for their own nourishment (he fascinating process of making honey begins when the bees feast on flowers, collecting the flower nectar in their mouths (his nectar then mixes with special en-ymes in the bees' saliva, a process that turns it into honey (he bees carry the honey back to the hive, where they deposit it into the cells of the hive's walls (he fluttering of their wings provides the necessary ventilation to reduce the honey's moisture content, making it ready for consumption Honey comes in a range of colors including white, amber, red, brown and almost black Its flavor and texture vary with the type of flower nectar from which it was made /hile the most commonly available honeys are made from clover, alfalfa, heather and acacia flowers, honey can be made from a variety of different flowers, including thyme and lavender

History
Honey has been used since ancient times both as a food and as a medicine #piculture, the practice of beekeeping to produce honey, dates back to at least :66 B. &or many centuries, honey was regarded as sacred due to its

wonderfully sweet properties as well as its rarity It was used mainly in religious ceremonies to pay tribute to the gods, as well as to embalm the deceased Honey was also used for a variety of medicinal and cosmetic purposes &or a long time in history, its use in cooking was reserved only for the wealthy since it was so expensive that only they could afford it (he prestige of honey continued for millennia until one fateful event in culinary and world history"the +discovery+ of refined sugar made from sugar cane or sugar beets ,nce these became more widely available, they were in great demand since they provided a relatively inexpensive form of sweetening /ith their growing popularity, honey became displaced by sugar for culinary use 'ince then, although honey is still used for sweetening, much of its use has become focused on its medicinal properties and its use in confectionary

,live oil contains omega$A fats, a form of 'healthy' polyunsaturates known to block the body's response to inflammation in chronic conditions such as heart disease and arthritis But the latest study, whose findings are published today in the science Bournal B<. Genomics, provides a gene$ related explanation for some of the anti$inflammatory effect 4ietitians say a <editerranean diet also appears to improve vascular function $ the flexibility of cells lining the walls of blood vessels, particularly in the heart and circulatory system Fating meat increases the risk of bladder cancer, according to research by scientists at the 0niversity of (exas Lifeng /u, the 58$year study's lead author, saidE '*eople who eat a lot of red meat, particularly well$done red meat, seem to have a higher likelihood of bladder cancer ' ,live oil is also one of the best, all$natural moisturi-ers Now, researchers are learning about its anti$cancer properties, and their results are very exciting for skin healthM #ncient Greeks bathed with olive oil, and its skincare benefits have held up to the scrutiny of science /e now know that olive oil has at least four different types of antioxidants in it #ntioxidants neutrali-e damaging free radicals that can lead to skin aging and skin cancer /ell designed studies have shown that mice who drink extra virgin olive oil develop less skin

cancer after exposure to 0% light But, that's not all (he most exciting finding, in my opinion, is that applying topical olive oil to the mice skin after 0% exposure also decreased the number of skin cancers 'o whether ingested or applied directly to the skin, the oil is interfering with tumor developmentM