HONEY
FOOD OF THE GODS

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Purpose: Contains Iron, Copper, Manganese, Silica, Chlorine, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium phosphorus, Aluminium and Magnesium. Can be used externally for treatment of skin disorders, especially effective with burns. Internally, for sinus problems, coughing, sore throats, digestive upsets, and most importantly, bringing a dog in shock around. Dark honey is more effective than light honey.

 

Credited with: Honey has the ability to kill bacteria. You will notice that no matter how long you keep honey on the shelf, it doesn't change in consistency, and doesn't go bad. The agriculture college in Colorado tried several experiments with honey in which a bacteriologist tried to grow certain diseases in honey. The honey killed all of the micro-organisms. Typhoid, A and B typhus’s, bowel bacteria (the bad kind), Bronco-pneumonia bacteria, Peritonitis, Plevritis and Superlative abscesses bacteria all died, as did dysentery-producing bacteria. These tests were duplicated in Canada and Washington, D.C., producing the same results.

 

Honey is a must in dog rearing: It's best to keep honey in the refrigerator at all times. If anything untoward happens with your dog, for example, a fight and one of the dogs goes into shock, you can give about a tablespoonful to the dog in question. About a tablespoon will bring an 80lb dog round immediately and the colour comes back into the dogs gums.

 

In breeding: use it for females who slow down when whelping and the interval between puppies gets longer. It gives them a little pick-me-up and helps them go back into labour. It is wonderful for feeding orphaned pups. If dogs are sick for any length of time and have not eaten, a meal of honey and yogurt can do wonders to restore their appetites. It is especially important for those dogs that have weak digestive systems and are already being supplemented with enzymes. Honey contains the enzymes Amylase and Invertase, which aid digestion. Honey is not irritating to the lining of the digestive tract, it is easily and rapidly assimilated, it quickly furnishes the demand of energy, it helps recuperation from any stressful event, be it surgery or an athletic endeavour, it is handled well by the kidneys, it has a gentle laxative effect and it acts as a natural sedative to calm the body. Every dog's home should contain HONEY.

 

Honey - More about this amazing substance

Three Key Valuable Honey Properties. Be pleasantly surprised by these amazing honey properties -- antimicrobial, antioxidant, and hygroscopic which all make honey a popular food as well as a medicine.

 

Honey is Hygroscopic:  Honey has a hygroscopic nature, which means when exposed to air, it naturally absorbs moisture in from the air. In treating open wounds, honey is useful as it could help prevent scarring by keeping the skin moist, encourage the growth of new tissues, and allow easy removal of any dressing by preventing dressing from becoming stuck to the skin.

 

Honey is Antibacterial:   Researchers began to document the healing properties of honey in the early part of the 20th century. This ceased with the development of antibiotics but recently the development of resistance to antibiotics has led to a resurgence of interest into the healing properties of honey. The effective antimicrobial agent in honey prohibits the growth of certain bacteria. It contains an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide which is believed to be the main reason for the antimicrobial activity of honey. As such, honey is a useful treatment for wounds and scalds. Cuts, abrasions and scalds can be covered in honey to prevent bacteria from entering the wound and promote healing. Honey can help treat minor acne by attacking the bacteria that cause the outbreaks while moisturizing the skin to aid rejuvenation. Types of honey differ greatly in their antimicrobial potency.

 

Honey is a Source of Antioxidants:   Honey contains natural antioxidant properties that can destroy biologically destructive chemical agents which have been linked to many diseases such as cancer. Studies also found that dark-coloured honeys such as Buckwheat seem to possess more antioxidants than light-coloured varieties. Not only could honey’s antioxidants help to eliminate free radicals in the body, they are also part of the nutrient supply for growth of new tissue. These precious honey properties help protect the skin under the sun and help the skin to rejuvenate. Also known to sooth and heal the digestive tract.

 

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