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Honey is a magical thing yet I think people really do not realize how marvelous this natural wonder is.  Honey kept raw and stored properly has no expiration date.  It has been used for thousands of years in all sorts of applications including eating. 

Before I get into the benefits I need to repeat you need to make sure you have RAW honey.  There are many reputable places you can find them This is the honey I love the most.  The closer to home you can get your honey the more benefits it will have.



Lets start with a big one.  Seasonal Allergies affect so many people but if you get local wild flower honey and take a teaspoon in the morning and afternoon you will see a dramatic difference.

Honey is  wonderful moisturizer for body, face and hair. ( Recipes bottom)

Honey makes a perfect healing medicine for you or your child's cough and sore throat.   I add a teaspoon of raw honey with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and mix in water.  I tell my son its honey lemonade and it helps his sick.

Its a natural antiseptic.  Honey bandages are used in hospitals even.  You can dab it on a cleaned cut for quicker healing.  Some people even use it to pull out and prevent infections in most skin ailments.

Since honey is a athletic performance enhancer and can be used before bed for relaxation.

Honey is a great sugar replacement in baking and cooking.  I use it in my coffee and tea too.

Honey is an amazing natural product that is worth trying.


Coconut honey hair conditioner mask:

1t coconut oil
1t raw honey
2T apple cider vinegar
5-7 drops essential oil *optional*

mix together and rub into hair.  Leave on for 5-10 minutes depending on how dry your hair is. 
Shampoo your hair with a good natural shampoo and rinse

Honey face moisturizer:

take 1t honey, warm it in your hands and rub it on your face. Leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse.  You can use a mixture of water and ACV (apple cider vinegar) as a toner for after your done.
 
Acne mask: 

1t honey
2t lemon juice

mix together and put on skin. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse.  Use ACV toner. You may also use this to brighten darker spots.

Honey body scrub:

1/2 c raw sugar
1/4 c honey
1/8 c olive oil, almond oil or coconut oil
1/4 c Castile soap  * i love peppermint or use 20 drops of your favorite essential oil*

mix ingredients together and use in the shower after you soap. 

ps I dad a little on my lips when they are dry too.

Wondrous Watermelon

When the days start to get longer and the summer heat is upon us I know its time for my favorite fruit, WATERMELON!!  The bright pink flesh that is as sweet as candy.  I have fond memories of my grandpa giving me big pieces, going out to the porch and eating it, all the time juice running down to my elbows.


Even though it is available year round, it is the best in the summer.  If you have the room I would encourage you to try and grow them yourself.  If you cant then pick some up at the farm or the market. Watermelons are picked when they are ripe and do not ripen more once they are picked so what you get is what you get.  It should be heavy and smooth with bright green skin and stripes of white/yellow.

Watermelon is a great source of vitamin c.  Vitamin C is important for our immune health. Got a cold coming on run to this vitamin to get better quicker.

It has Arganine, an amino acid, that helps lower blood pressure.

Its rich in Lycopene which helps fight cancer cells.

B vitamins which help mood.

The natural sugars calm cravings and give energy.

And there is nothing like watermelon to help hydrate you since its made up of  mostly water.

I know most people already like watermelon and know its good for you but now you know why.  So instead of picking up an ice cream to cool you down and make you feel better, reach for a slice of watermelon and feel instantly better.