JC's Bee Blog

With flu cases on the rise so is the sale of local raw buckwheat honey. It has been proven that raw buckwheat honey contains the highest level of antioxidant. These antioxidants help treat upper respiratory infections. A lot of people eat honey on a daily basis. Thinking they are bettering their health. But what they do not realize is that honey purchased from a discount store is junk. It has been heated and filtered so much that it has killed all of it's nutritional values. Why is it heated? This is to keep it from crystallizing in the bottle on store shelves. Local raw honey on the other hand is what is desired. The taste alone is day and night difference and it's full of  health benefits .  The darker the honey the better it is for your health this being buckwheat honey. Buckwheat is not a wheat at all it is a flowering plant which produces seeds . Once the haul is removed from the seed it's hard center is ground into gluten free flour at the flour mill....

The Benefits of Honey   *Better athletic performance: The glucose found in honey, plus other natural sugars, can provide an all-natural energy boost to athletes.   *Improved sleep and relaxation: Taking a spoonful of honey before bed can help you get restful sleep.   *Fewer allergies: Consuming honey daily before allergy season can help your body grow accustomed to the pollen and immunize your body against it.   *Healed cuts and scrapes:  Honey has antibacterial properties that prevent infection in minor abrasions. Simply dab a little honey onto your cut and cover with a bandage.   *Immune booster:  Honey is chock full of polyphenols, a type of antioxidant that helps to protect cells from free radical damage. It can also contribute to heart health as well as protection against cancer.   *Skin moisturizer: Honey is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture in hair and skin. Uses for Honey   *Honey Foaming Bath Soap 1/2c. o...