sugar daily for women, no more than 9 teaspoons for men.











One teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water every morning, so that their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

One tablespoon of cider vinegar and one tablespoon of honey mixed in a cup of hot water at least twice a day may bring relief; you should also drink plenty of water. If the boil does come to a head where it is going to open, continue to drink the vinegar and honey tea and the water. Use hot packs on the boil for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day. What is also important is not to squeeze a boil.

Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water.

CHOLESTEROL
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder. Spread on bread or toast. This is said to reduce the cholesterol from eating buttered, jammy equivalents.

Cider vinegar and honey have been used effectively in the treatment of colitis. Take two teaspoons of cider vinegar and honey with water, three times a day.

CONSTIPATION
As far as constipation is concerned, honey is, apparently, a popular laxative.

There are many types of coughs, and these should be treated with reference to their nature and intensity. However, the vinegar and honey treatment may help some types.
Tickly cough: Two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two of honey mixed with a glassful of water should be taken before meals, or when the irritation occurs. In the evening it would be an idea to have this mixture by your bed so that it can be sipped during the night.
If you are really brave, or desperate, try this one:
Relieve a cough by mixing half a cup of apple cider vinegar, half a cup of water, one teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and four teaspoons of honey. Take a tablespoon when the cough starts and another tablespoon at bedtime.
CAUTION: While this seems to be effective, always ask your doctor before attempting to diagnose yourself or deciding upon medication to alleviate any symptoms

Taking honey with hot water and a slice of lemon is a great way to kick-start your day. It provides an energy boost that is much better for you than caffeine.

Take cider vinegar and honey in a glassful of water three times a day, with meals. Under no circumstances should salt be taken, as this can aggravate the eczema condition considerably.

TIRED AND SORE EYES
The cider vinegar therapy together with honey are the essential ingredients here. Take two teaspoons of each in a glassful of water, three times a day. This mixture delays the onset of tired and sore eyes which are usually apparent in later life, as it supplies them with those vital elements essential to their health and function.

Chronic fatigue is a warning that the body needs some attention. To remedy a poor quality sleep, honey is highly recommended, as it acts as a sedative to the body. Twenty minutes after the honey has been taken into the mouth it has been digested and absorbed into the body. This is because it is a predigested sugar, already digested in the stomach of the honey bee, and it requires no effort on the part of the human stomach to digest. Keep the following mixture by your bedside, to be taken as indicated: three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to 275 ml (½ pint) of honey. Take two teaspoons of the mixture before retiring. This should induce sound sleep within an hour. If, however, you have been unable to sleep within this period, repeat the dosage. Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Half a tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder should be taken in the afternoon at about 3 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease.

Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

Apply a paste of warm olive oil, one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before a bath. Keep it on for about 15 minutes before washing the hair.

For another effective relief use honey and cider vinegar. Take a tablespoonful of honey after each meal for approximately a fortnight before the onset of the hay-fever season. Two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two of honey in a glass of water, three times a day, should then be taken. This dosage should be maintained during the entire hay-fever season.
CAUTION: While this seems to be effective, always ask your doctor before attempting to diagnose yourself or deciding upon medication to alleviate any symptoms

Two teaspoons taken at each meal may well prevent an attack.

Sterilize wounds and assist healing. Glucose oxidase found in honey combines with water and produces hydrogen peroxide, of which the antiseptic properties are released when honey touches the skin. Various types of honey contain different antibacterial substances.

A balance must be maintained between proteins and carbohydrates. The following dosage should be taken: two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and honey in a glass of water — up to three or four times a day.

Honey contains various vitamins and iron. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

Cinnamon powder, sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food, relieves acidity and aids digestion. It could also make you put on a lot of weight.

If impotent men regularly take two tablespoons of honey before going to sleep, their problem will apparently be solved.

In the Far East, women who cannot conceive take a pinch of cinnamon powder in
half a teaspoon of honey and apply it to the gums frequently throughout the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body.

Powdered cardamom seeds boiled with milk and mixed in a glass with a spoon of honey is believed to be an excellent remedy against impotence and premature ejaculation, and promotes virility. In the East, ginger has lived up to its reputation of being a powerful herb. Indian literature recommends a mixture of ginger juice, honey and half-boiled eggs, taken nightly for a month, as a remedy against impotence.

There have been excellent results with the cider vinegar and honey treatment as follows: two teaspoons of cider vinegar and two of honey in a glass of water to be taken before retiring. It would also be beneficial to have a glass of this mixture by the bedside to sip if needed.

Tea made with honey and cinnamon arrests the ravages of old age, when taken regularly. Take four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and three cups of water and boil to make a tea. Drink during the course of the day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and slow down the onset of old age. Suggest to mix honey, cornflour (cornstarch) and lime juice. This acts as a good moisturizer and helps dry skin problems.

Mix three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off next morning with warm water. Repeat daily for two weeks.

When honey is exposed to air, it draws in moisture. This may help to prevent scarring by keeping skin moist and helping in the growth of new skin. Additionally, it helps to stop dressings becoming stuck to an open wound. For these reasons honey can be used as a moisturizer and skin care product.

Two tablespoons of honey in a glass of hot milk is said to be a good sedative. SORE THROAT A gargle made from apple cider vinegar and water could prove to be a great relief for a sore throat — be that a bacterial or virus infection. Use a 50/50 mixture, and spit out the solution after gargling, which should be repeated every hour. After gargling rinse the mouth with clean water to prevent the acid from eroding the enamel on your teeth. Honey is good for sore throats, coughs and colds. Honey and lemon juice in equal parts, dissolved in hot water, is a soothing drink.

Honey is supposed to be a good thirst quencher.Travellers take honey and water across deserts, and honey has been used to sweeten tea and coffee for centuries.

Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey. Apply to the aching tooth three times a day.Visit your dentist regularly

Honey helps in the healing and sterilizing of wounds and ulcers and helps the growth of new skin. Manuka honey is especially important, as it is effective against more resistant bacteria. It is this type of honey that has been shown to be very good in treating some stomach ulcers and sore throats.

Combine one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and one tablespoon of honey in a 227 ml (8 oz) glass of unsweetened grapefruit juice. Drink one glass before each meal as an appetite suppressant. An alternative suggestion is to drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in a cup of water, before breakfast and at night before sleeping.

You will need: 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp milk Method: Mix the honey with milk. Smooth over the face and throat. Leave for 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.

You will need: 1 tbsp honey 1 egg white 1 tsp glycerine Approx. 2 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) Method: Whisk together all ingredients and enough cornflour to form a paste. Smooth over the face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes while you relax, before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

Need: 1 tsp honey 1 litre (1¾ pints) warm water Method: Stir the honey into warm water. After shampooing and rinsing, pour the mixture through your hair. Do not rinse out.

Need: 1 tsp honey 1 tsp vegetable oil ¼ tsp lemon juice Method: Mix all the ingredients together. Rub into hands, elbows, heels and any other areas of dry skin. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

1.  Children under the age of one year should not be given honey due to the possibility of infant botulism. This type of food poisoning can be deadly, however, it only seems to affect infants under one year of age.




Honey-filled beeswax comb as stored directly by the bees. CHUNK HONEY Comb honey in a jar with liquid honey poured around it.

A mixture of two or more honeys differing in floral source, colour, flavour, density or geographic origin.

Prepared by cutting off the wax cappings and whirling the comb in a honey extractor, where centrifugal force moves the honey out of the cells.

Honey as it exists in the beehive or as obtained by extraction, settling or straining. No heating takes place.

Honey processed, by controlled crystallization, to a smooth, spreadable consistency. This is  also called candied honey or honey fondant.

This is the food fed to a potential queen larva. It is creamy white and very rich in protein and fatty acids. It is produced by the mouth glands of worker bees and used to feed developing young.

Produced by the youngest bees, from 12 to 18 days old, that cluster together in large numbers to raise their body temperature. After they have consumed copious amounts of honey, they slowly excrete. Other worker bees massage the harvested wax scales and take them to use in cell construction. Beeswax has always commanded a high price. It enjoys use in candle making, batik designs, cosmetic products and in the making and upkeep of musical instruments and furniture.