[b]1 *Improve digestion* – Use a tablespoon or two to counteract indigestion since it doesn’t ferment in the stomach.
2. *Relieve nausea* – Mix honey with ginger and lemon juice to help counteract nausea.
3. *Acne cure* – 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.
4. *Exfoliator* – Honey makes a great exfoliator! Use honey on dry winter skin by adding two cups of honey to a bath, soak for 15 minutes, then add one cup of baking soda for the final 15 minutes.
5. *Reduce diabetes*– 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.
6. *Lower cholesterol* -- It can help reduce cholesterol and therefore decrease your risk for coronary artery disease.
7. *Improve circulation* - Raw honey makes your brain function optimally by strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation.
8. *Antioxidant support*– Consumption of raw honey increases plaque-fighting antioxidants.
9. *Restore Sleep*– Raw honey promotes restorative sleep. Add a tablespoon to warm milk to help increase melatonin and help you sleep.
10. *Pre-biotic support*– Raw honey is full of natural prebiotics which promote the growth of good bacteria in the intestine.
11. *Improve allergies*– If sourced locally, raw honey can help reduce seasonal allergies.
12. *Lose weight*– Substituting raw honey for white sugar can help in weight management.
13. *Moisturize*– A spoonful of raw honey mixed with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon can be used as a hydrating lotion.
14. *Hair mask*– Raw honey hair mask can help boost shine, mix 1 tea spoon of raw honey with 5 cups of warm water, rinse thoroughly , air dry and style as usual.
15. *Eczema relief*– Use to treat mild eczema. Use it as a topical mixture of equal parts of honey and cinnamon.
16. *Reduce inflammation*– Raw honey has anti-inflammatory agents that can treat respiratory conditions such as asthma.
17. *Heal wounds*– Raw honey used topically can help quicken healing time for mild burns, wounds, rashes, and abrasions.
18. *Cure UTI*– Honey can help improve urinary tract infections due to its antibacterial properties.
19. *Shampoo*– Raw honey can cleanse and restore the health of your hair and scalp. Try this homemade shampoo recipe.
20. *Relieve sore throat* – Honey uses for sore throats is another fantastic remedy. Simply mix it with lemon essential oil and peppermint oil for fast acting benefits.
*reference* https://draxe.com/top-20-uses-for-honey/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C3245697067
*note that* the use of honey is not limited to the aforementioned[/b]
