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The Honey Prescription: The Amazing Power of Honey as Medicine
Explores the latest scientific research on the healing powers of honey
• Explains the physiological reasons why honey is so effective and includes recipes for honey-based remedies for many different ailments
• Discusses the sacred role of bees from ancient Egypt to modern times and the problem of Colony Collapse Disorder (with methods for protecting hives)
• Reveals the healing power of honey for many common problems--from burns, ulcers, and conjunctivitis to tooth decay, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis--and honey’s ability to kill superbugs like E. coli
The use of honey as a healing agent is nothing new. It was an ingredient in medicinal compounds and cures made by Egyptian physicians 5,000 years ago, and its medical use has been found in other ancient practices from traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda to Mayan shamanism. In the past ten years there has been an explosion in scientific research on honey as medicine at universities, research centers, and medical clinics around the world.
Presenting the very latest scientific and medical evidence of the healing properties of honey--including that from the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand--Nathaniel Altman explores the broad spectrum of medicinal uses of honey and how these remedies can be used safely at home as well as by licensed health practitioners. He includes an extensive selection of honey-based recipes that can be used to treat common health problems--from burns, conjuctivitis, and ulcers to tooth decay, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. He explains the physiological reasons why honey is so effective in treating antibiotic-resistant diseases with no side effects and honey’s ability to kill “superbugs” like E. coli and MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ). Drawing on centuries of material from historical and folk medicine sources, he also examines the sacred role of bees from ancient Egypt onward and the modern problem of Colony Collapse Disorder, including methods for protecting our precious hives.
• Explains the physiological reasons why honey is so effective and includes recipes for honey-based remedies for many different ailments
• Discusses the sacred role of bees from ancient Egypt to modern times and the problem of Colony Collapse Disorder (with methods for protecting hives)
• Reveals the healing power of honey for many common problems--from burns, ulcers, and conjunctivitis to tooth decay, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis--and honey’s ability to kill superbugs like E. coli
The use of honey as a healing agent is nothing new. It was an ingredient in medicinal compounds and cures made by Egyptian physicians 5,000 years ago, and its medical use has been found in other ancient practices from traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda to Mayan shamanism. In the past ten years there has been an explosion in scientific research on honey as medicine at universities, research centers, and medical clinics around the world.
Presenting the very latest scientific and medical evidence of the healing properties of honey--including that from the Honey Research Unit at the University of Waikato in New Zealand--Nathaniel Altman explores the broad spectrum of medicinal uses of honey and how these remedies can be used safely at home as well as by licensed health practitioners. He includes an extensive selection of honey-based recipes that can be used to treat common health problems--from burns, conjuctivitis, and ulcers to tooth decay, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. He explains the physiological reasons why honey is so effective in treating antibiotic-resistant diseases with no side effects and honey’s ability to kill “superbugs” like E. coli and MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ). Drawing on centuries of material from historical and folk medicine sources, he also examines the sacred role of bees from ancient Egypt onward and the modern problem of Colony Collapse Disorder, including methods for protecting our precious hives.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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Nathaniel Altman
73 books8 followersNathaniel Altman is a Brooklyn, New York -based writer, teacher and counselor who has authored more than twenty published books on peace studies, alternative healing, nature and relationship.
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January 13, 2016
A very good book though a bit advanced for the reader who might be picking up a "honey" book for the first time. I was glad to have read a couple of others prior to reading this one. Lots of practical applications/recipes for honey and good information on medicinal usage as well.
May 31, 2010
I remember as a child my mother gave me honey tea for my sore throat. I still use it today. It soothes my throat and the cough disappears. After reading The Honey Prescription, I not only see why this folk remedy works but that honey actually has a great deal of potential to be useful in a variety of other ways too. It`s cheap and easy to find with no side effects. Plus, it tastes good.
The Honey Prescription looks at a variety of studies that suggest that honey could be used as an alternative medication particularly useful in dealing with antibiotic resistant bacteria. Simply put, honey contains properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria. In this way honey could be used for everything from reducing infection on open wounds and burns to killing E. coli or super bugs.
The healing properties of honey are nothing new. As long as there have been people, there have been people eating honey. Not surprisingly, early folk remedies and medical diagnosis included the use of honey. The real question is why we are only just now trying to scientifically test these properties.
The Honey Prescription looks at a variety of studies that suggest that honey could be used as an alternative medication particularly useful in dealing with antibiotic resistant bacteria. Simply put, honey contains properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria. In this way honey could be used for everything from reducing infection on open wounds and burns to killing E. coli or super bugs.
The healing properties of honey are nothing new. As long as there have been people, there have been people eating honey. Not surprisingly, early folk remedies and medical diagnosis included the use of honey. The real question is why we are only just now trying to scientifically test these properties.
April 30, 2012
Yes! I am so glad to hear that honey, especially honey from farmer's market people is so good for you and very good on wounds, bites and burns! There is plenty of science that tells why, and studies proving it actually out-performs prescription meds. and it tastes so good!!
I want to own the book, or maybe just save the things it is good for. Honey in my tea from now on!!
I want to own the book, or maybe just save the things it is good for. Honey in my tea from now on!!
April 8, 2014
This is a well written and interesting book about honey - where it comes from, the different types, its uses as a medicine in the past and present, how it heals internal and external problems (includes scientific research), health and beauty recipes and the future of bees. The book includes a reference section, glossary and index. This book is easy to read and understand.
August 18, 2016
Discussion of bee behavior and the process of making honey. Includes a discussion of varieties and the role of honey across the ages, the use of honey as medicine, including research as well. Also included is a chapter on using honey for various ailments and a chapter on using it as part of a beauty regime.
Good "Notes" and Glossary sections.
Recommended.
Good "Notes" and Glossary sections.
Recommended.
June 11, 2014
Excellent resource - the history, medicinal uses and effectiveness of local honey. It is a fascinating read. I need to be more diligent in using honey regularly.
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