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Honey isn't just delicious—it may actually help with ailments like a cough, sore throat, or seasonal allergies. If you have a cold, take a small amount of honey each day until your symptoms are gone. If you have seasonal allergies, start taking honey before your symptoms start to help minimize them. Keep reading for more tips on how to get the most out of taking honey!
Ways to Eat Honey
Eat a spoonful of honey or add it to a warm beverage to soothe sore throats and ease coughs. Honey can also help settle an upset stomach, especially when combined with peppermint or chamomile tea. Eat 1 to 2 tsp (4.9 to 9.9 mL) of honey each day to build up a tolerance to local pollen.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionWill putting honey in hot oatmeal kill the enzymes in the honey?Lisa Bryant, NDDr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
Licensed Naturopathic PhysicianHeating honey to about 95 degrees F or higher degrades some of the enzymes, so best to stay below that mark to optimize the nutritional value. - QuestionDoes honey help reduce upset stomach symptoms?Lisa Bryant, NDDr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
Licensed Naturopathic PhysicianYes, honey can be helpful in settling an upset stomach, especially combined with peppermint or chamomile tea. - QuestionDoes taking honey in warm water make the voice sound good or make the voice sound pleasant?Lisa Bryant, NDDr. Lisa Bryant is Licensed Naturopathic Physician and natural medicine expert based in Portland, Oregon. She earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine there in 2014.
Licensed Naturopathic PhysicianIt can help with hoarseness from a cold by clearing out mucus, so in theory it can help with a raspy voice.
Tips
- Since honey has antibacterial properties, you can also use it topically to treat wounds and mild burns on your skin.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5424551/
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/honey/faq-20058031
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/in-depth/cold-remedies/art-20046403
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/honey/faq-20058031
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/honey/faq-20058031
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6074882/
- ↑ https://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/will-honey-relieve-my-seasonal-allergies
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6074882/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/why-does-honey-crystallize-230155
About This Article
Honey has many medicinal properties, and you can take it in several ways to improve your health. For example, when you're not feeling well, eat a spoonful of honey a day to soothe your throat and ease your cough. If you prefer, add honey to a warm drink, like tea or hot water. No matter how you take your honey, try having some before bed to make sleeping more comfortable. If you’re using honey to prevent allergies, make sure to buy raw organic honey made in your area since you’ll want trace amounts of local pollen to acclimate your immune system. In order to build your tolerance, eat 1 to 2 teaspoons each day. To learn how to recognize the signs of an allergic reaction to honey, keep reading!
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