BuzZStop: Back Issues 2007

Is shopping for a long list of Christmas presents making your head spin? Benefits of Honey hopes to make a little contribution by informing you on some existing unique honey bee products and their benefits, and giving you some additional gift ideas revolving round them, especially for those health buffs who are caught up in this world of ever-evolving health trends. You can even consider combining some of these health treats and assemble your very own special gift baskets. We believe that such thoughtful and nutritious gifts will encourage health and wellness, not only during the holidays but throughout the coming years as well. Let your family and friends know that you do care about their health this holiday season. Read: Common Terms in the Honey Bees World ....

Last but not least, I wish you

A Very Joyful Christmas and A Very Healthy Year Ahead!

I am sure at some point in time everyone has encountered people who have bad breath, and perhaps many of you also have heard about folk remedies like the honey and cinnamon mixture that our grandparents use to treat bad breath. But do you know what exactly is happening in a mouth which smells? And hold, people suffering from breath disorder often don't realise why others seem to get annoyed with them easily as they can't smell their own breath. So, are you very sure your breath is okay? There are a few easy ways to find it out yourself. Read "Sure You Don't Have Bad Breath?"...

When a Chinese uses the terms 'heaty' or 'heatiness' to describe the kinds of foods he/she would like to have or avoid, most Westerners would probably find it hard to understand.

If you find such concepts strange and are curious to know how foods are classified in the Chinese culture and why the Chinese have certain attitudes towards certain types of foods, read "Heaty and Cooling Foods"...

Today there seems to be an ever increasing interest in using alternative natural medicine. The renaissance of using natural ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, herbs in pursuing better health and natural cure for ailments appears be stronger than ever. So why is there an expanding number of people forsaking pharmaceuticals and turning to natural cure for diseases and health conditions? Read "Seeking Natural Cure"....

Surely many of you must have heard of or even used before the folk remedy using warm milk and honey to cure sleeplessness... But perhaps you might not know that sleep depravity can be deadly. Sounds too exaggerating? Maybe not. Today the media is breaking more and more news about the importance of getting adequate sleep and the serious impact of the lack of restful sleep on our health and the quality of life. Be aware that "Sleep Disorder Can be Detrimental "....

The combination of honey and cinnamon has been used in oriental medicine for centuries. Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices known to mankind and honey's popularity has continued throughout history. The two ingredients with unique healing abilities have a long history as a home remedy. Read about the health benefits of the "Honey and Cinnamon Remedy"....

Some time ago, I received a "not-too-nice" mail from a visitor to the Benefits of Honey website, who felt that I have gone overboard by extolling the benefits of honey so much in this website. He felt that honey, natural or not, remains to be pure sugar which will not be too beneficial to the body. What's my response and stance on this? I am not suggesting (and have never) that one should consume honey in great quantity. Everyone should know this basic principle in dieting: "Anything in excess is not good as it harms your body." A holistic approach in dieting is always necessary for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. What I am strongly advocating is substituting honey for other sweeteners such as table sugar or artificial sweeteners, and understanding how since ancient times honey has been used as an ingredient to maintaining good health and as a home remedy for ailments. Honey is not good for nothing other than just its taste. While sweet, it is not the same as table sugar which has "empty calories". And because honey is natural and has a lot more health benefits than what many people know, I felt compelled to share what is not sufficiently understood about this very old-fashion food, which many people in this current generation seem to think it's "uncool" to be associated with it, and through writing, I hope to create triggers and send reminders about how nature has been so kind to us mankind by offering such a super food. Read about "Natural Sweetener"....

Honey is a great natural anti aging skin care product. Because of its antibacterial agents and ability to attract and retain moisture, honey is one favourite ingredient in many skin care products such as cleansers, creams, and shampoos. There are many DIY homemade honey face mask recipes using very simple ingredients such as carrot, papaya, apple, almond, and yoghurt for different skin types use. More in... Anti Aging Skin Care Tips with Honey.

Today, propolis is a sought after honey bee product because of its anti-viral properties. But do you know that propolis is actually a special "glue" that the honey bees use to mend their hives, an embalming agent for the honey bees to "mummify" their intruders, an antiseptic cleanser for their homes against diseases? Here is an introduction to propolis which captures the awesomeness of nature.

DID YOU KNOW?

Since ancient times, honey has been used for many different purposes: as a laxative, as a cure for diarrhoea and upset stomach, for coughs and sore throats. Then in the mid 1940's, antibiotics became available for the treatment of infections and honey was displaced from use in medicine. Today, this millennia old household natural remedy is being reinstated. Clinical observations have documented honey's effectiveness in treating cuts, burns, insect bites, yeast infections, various skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, and fungal infections from athlete's foot to ringworm. Read full article, Honey the Tastiest Antibiotic.

Hope this will benefit you as much as it had for me! Read Why Health Food Matters and Makes a Difference and to all who believe health food matters - Cheers to Better Health!

Here's a bread recipe which I would like to share with you. I've modified it to make it even more terrific - use nutritious honey instead of empty-calorie sugar.

From some diet and nutrition experts, I have learnt some very simple yet really useful tips on healthy dieting and an easy-to-understand method to control portion sizes and eat the right foods combinations. Having some clarity on how one should eat definitely make me become more conscious on what I eat and help me form some good eating habits. Here's my account, Start Your Weight Loss Diet Today!

One very thoughtful gift that I would recommend bringing for your friends and relatives during this festive season is Ginseng Honey, which symbolises Longevity and Happiness. A choice which is so very healthy and unique but yet so appropriate for the occassion!

And if you are game enough to grill yourself some tasty traditional Chinese BBQ pork or "Bak Kwa" (a must-have during this festive period) from home, I have a great recipe which often catches the interest of many people because of a special ingredient I use -- honey of course! So come on in: Honey Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe

Wow, another year just whisked by. If you are still struggling with what resolutions to make for the new year, perhaps you could get some inspirations by reading a few short articles here:

Start Using Natural Sweeteners!

Count Your Calories

Stay Healthy, Get All The Antioxidants You Can!

Grow Beautiful with Honey