The Nectar of the Gods
The ancient Egyptians held honey in very high regard and used it as an offering to the gods,
while the Greeks and Romans valued it for its healing and beauty-enhancing properties.
Honey is used to treat cough, sore throat, bronchitis etc.; the effect of a good cup of milk with honey is undisputed.
To alleviate these afflictions naturally, you should drink honey-sweetened milk over four or five evenings.
It is a Japanese tradition to drink a glass of lukewarm water with melted honey before bed to induce a healthy and restorative night’s sleep.
Honey is a natural product that does not undergo any alterations or transformations by human hands. The main components of honey are sugar, water, organic acids, mineral salts and enzymes. Honey is an easily absorbed, high-energy foodstuff. The glucose in honey provides an immediate energy boost while the fructose is metabolized providing an energy reserve. One hundred grams of honey contain approximately 320 calories.
Honey has been the subject of numerous studies and is widely believed to be endowed with healing and energetic properties. Honey is mainly known for its alleviating effects against cough but also promotes blood circulation and the incorporation of calcium and magnesium into the bone structure. It also has antibacterial properties, and regular consumption of honey has positiv effects on the body’s defences.
Honey is particularly advisable for athletes, pregnant women, people performing intense intellectual activities and people convalescing. It is especially effective for the healthy growth of children and is well-suited for nourishing the elderly.
