Honey – an all natural sweetener contains a multitude of benefits, which many people are still unaware of! It is composed of minerals, vitamins, trace enzymes and amino acids. It also contains antioxidants which helps the body in eradicating free radicals.
Nutrition Value : 1 tablespoon of Honey contains 17 grams of carbohydrates and 64 calories. Moreover, It is absolutely fat free!
Benefits of Honey:
1. Beauty nourisher: Since honey is extremely natural and pure, so it is all fit to be used in personal care products and cosmetics. Honey has a unique property to retain moisture which is why it is very popularly used in moisturisers, soaps, body lotions, creams, cleansers and conditioners. Also, you can use honey to make your own moisturizers and other personal care products at home! Some of such beauty recipes are:
a. Strawberry-Honey Lip Gloss: Take 1 tablespoon honey and mix few drops of Vitamin E oil and 1 tablespoon almond oil to it. Now add 7-8 crushed strawberries to this mixture and stir well. After mixing well, heat this mixture till it starts boiling. Just give a slight boil to the mixture and afterwards, keep it aside for cooling. After cooling, strain through a fine sieve to remove all the fruit pieces. Not set aside this refined mixture to cool completely. So this absolutely natural homemade lip gloss is ready to use.
Application: Apply thrice a day for soft, subtle and rosy pink lips!
b. Face firming pack: Simply mix 1 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons egg white and 1 teaspoon glycerine. You can also add a few drops of milk to this mixture. Stir the mixture well. This face firming natural pack is ready to apply!
Application: Apply 3 or 4 times a week and leave on till it dries completely. Wash off with water and get an extremely glowing and firmer skin just in a week!
c. Moisturizer for dry skin: Mix 2 tablespoon honey with 2 tablespoons cocoa/ shea butter. Now add 1 teaspoon vitamin E and a few drops of olive oil to this mixture. Stir well and this treat for dry skin is absolutely ready!
Application: Clean your face and apply this absolutely natural moisturiser twice a day for making your skin soft and supple. For better results, apply this mixture daily before going to bed and just notice the change within days!
d. Hair Shine Mask: Add 1 tablespoon honey to 1 mug warm water and stir well. Now add 2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon vinegar to this mixture and stir thoroughly. Apply this mixture on your hair after shampoo. Do not wash away this mixture after applying.
This mask gives your hair a natural shine and also softens your hair.
2. Natural cure for sore and itchy throat:
Penn State Medical College and many other Medical associations have stated Honey as a safe and natural cure for cough, cold and persistent irritation in throat especially for children of age group 3-18.
i) Take 1 tablespoon honey and sprinkle black pepper on it. Consume this mixture twice a day for instant relief from irritating throat.
ii) Also, you can mix honey to steaming lemon tea for curing soaring throat.
iii) Add a few drops of ginger juice to honey and consume once a day for curing persistent cough.
iv) Honey mixed with hot milk is a wonderful remedy for husky throat
3. Natural sweetener for Diet food/recipes:
Since honey is a natural sweetener and low in fat and calories so it can be used in a number of diet recipies such as:
a) Add honey instead of sugar to milk and oats or milk and cornflakes. You can also add fresh fruits to this mixture to make your breakfast more healthy and nutritious.
b) You can simply cut fruits and sprinkle honey on them for making them all the more interesting and healthy to eat.
c) Just spread some honey and low fat butter on whole wheat/ multigrain bread and sprinkle some vegetables (optional) on this toast. This sandwich acts as a great source of proteins, carbohydrates and fat.
d) Honey can be added to many summer cool beverages as a substitute to sugar.
4. Natural source of energy:
Honey is an excellent source of carbohydrates which are primarily required for workouts and working muscles. Also, it is an instant energy booster.
Many sports nutritionists have recommended consumption of honey before and after workout regimes. This keeps your muscles nourished and helps in increasing stamina. So the best way to use honey during workouts is to add 1-2 tablespoons of honey to your water bottle for instant energy boosts during workouts.
So, this miraculous liquid not only acts as an amazing substitute for sugar, but is also a remedy for many ailments as it is a natural antioxidant and antimicrobial agent. Honey also helps in improving blood sugar controls in the body. So, try making honey an important constituent of your daily diet to reap maximum benefits from this miraculous golden liquid!
It’s been 7 to 8 days and still I can’t get rid of this heart choking cough! Also tired of eating those bitter antibiotics. 
Cough is a blast of air which causes removal of substances that do not belong in the airways.
Generally it takes one to two weeks for cough and cold to get cured but there are remedies which will help you feel less dejected! There are several naturally available cures for cough.
Some most effective natural remedies for cough:
1. Salt Water Gargles: Add 1 teaspoon salt to 2 liters of warm water and dissolve thoroughly by stirring it. Doing gargles with salt water helps in clearing phlegm relieving a sore throat
2. Increased intake of fluids: Water, juice, warm lemon water mixed with honey helps in fighting congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid coffee, tea, soda and alcohol as much as possible
3. Honey: Honey is said to be an effective cough suppressant. Also, consuming a mixture of ginger juice, black pepper and honey helps in relieving sore throat and dry cough. Honey and black pepper helps in loosening mucus which promotes the removal of irritating substances of the trachea
4. Ginger Tea: Add a few slices of ginger while preparing tea. Drinking ginger tea 3-4 times a day is also an effective cough reliever
5. Chicken Soup: This traditional remedy is a very effective therapy for curing cough in children and adults. Scientists suggest that it acts as an anti-inflammatory and speeds up the movement of mucus which helps in alleviating congestion
6. Garlic Soup: Crush some garlic cloves garlic and boil them in water till it reduces to half. Filter this solution and add some lemon, honey, sugar and oregano to it. This syrup is very effective for curing persistent cough
7. Holy Basil: Add some holy basil (tulsi) leaves to honey and consume it regularly till the cough persists. This helps in relieving itchy throat
8. Turmeric: Crush pure turmeric to make powder. Mix 2 tbsp of this powder with hot milk. This is an instant remedy for cough
Vapor Therapy for cough:
1. Boil plain water in a large vessel. Cover your head and inhale these vapors by taking deep breaths for 10 minutes
2. Boil plain water and add some turmeric to it. Cover your head and inhale the fumes
Most tempting cure for cough:
1. Some research suggests that melted chocolates are beneficial in relieving sore throat.
2. Add a few drops of vodka to one tbsp of honey. Consume this mixture at night. This is also an effective remedy. 
Preventive Measure: The simplest and the most effective prevention of cough is to QUIT Smoking!