If you want to learn how to work hard and play nice with others you may want to consult a bee colony. Today I suited up in a bee keepers garb and got up close and personal with a colony of bees. I was not at all afraid. With smoker in hand, we uncovered the bee house and entered the incredible world of bee life. There is so much going on in that little house, with thousands of drones tending to the Queen, new bees coming to life, honey being produced- it's incredible. If you are interested in learning more about bee colonies click on the following link. Here are some facts about honey you may not have known before:
1. Honey has an antiseptic quality, so the next time you cut yourself don't run to the medicine cabinet, run to the kitchen instead. Smear a little honey on top of the abrasion and relief will soon follow.
2.If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial and if you eat honey that is local to your area, it may prevent your seasonal allergies. Bees use the pollen from local plants and eventually it ends up in your honey.
3. If your throat is sore, eat a little honey.
4. Want to wash and moisturize your face, use honey instead of Alpha hydroxy. It is great for sensitive skin.
5. There is evidence that honey diluted in water will help with your stomachaches and dehydration.
6. Burns, too, heal better with honey, studies show. The advantage of honey is that it not only prevents infections from occurring, it actually accelerates skin healing.
7. Honey may also be effective in the treatment of your ulcers. In Europe, honey has been used internally to help cure ulcers, particularly stomach ulcers.
Interested in it's nutritional properties?
Honey is composed of sugars like glucose and fructose and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate. It contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 all of which change according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen. Besides the above, copper, iodine, and zinc exist in it in small quantities. Several kinds of hormones are also present in it.
My recommendation to you is to visit one of your local farmers markets or produce stands and pick up a jar of local honey. It will serve you in so many ways. And remember honey never goes bad. If you have a jar tucked way back in one of your kitchen cupboards and it has become solid- no problem. Place the jar, lid removed, in your microwave and heat for 40 seconds or until honey has returned to a liquid state.
If you want a really exciting experience this summer, visit a local honey bee keeper and ask if you can suit up and visit with the bees. You won't regret it!
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