Adapted from article:
Eating For Your Health Has Never Been Sweeter
Ronald E. Fessenden, MD, MPH
From the Manitoba Beekeeper


The message of honey and health has moved from folklore, traditional medicine and intuition to 21st century practice by good science.

Honey producers and honey sellers can now speak with confidence when referencing their products health values.

Honey consumers can consume without guilt, knowing that science has confirmed what many have known intuitively for decades.

Scientists and researchers from Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Israel, and the United States presented research and original presentations that cover the following categories:

New discoveries regarding the microbiology of honey

Clinical applications for honey

Clinical applications comprised the majority of the symposium format and focused on:

• The role of honey in restorative sleep (1 tsp/night)
• Honey and insulin resistance, obesity and diabetes (better absorption)
• Honey & Memory, Cognition and Anxiety (reduced anxiety)
• Honey as an effective cough suppressant (1 tsp before bed)
• Honey and its role in Immune System Enhancement (1 tsp/day - 5 days)
• Honey as an effective antimicrobial (use on bandages/on wounds)

Honey has been shown to:

• Lower blood glucose levels
• Lower HA1c levels (lower blood sugar level)
• Lower Triglycerides
• Increase HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol)

Influenced immune system responses by -

• Increasing Absolute Neutrophil count
• Stabilizing Hemoglobin levels
• Decreasing cough in pediatric patients due to upper respiratory inflammations

Honey possesses powerful antimicrobial properties that can be utilized now at no cost and at no risk.  Honey contains antioxidants, minerals and other bio-active principles that are known to reduce oxidative stress in humans.