Here are some health benefits raw honey has to offer: A good source of antioxidants. Raw honey contains an array of plant chemicals that act as antioxidants. … Antibacterial and antifungal properties. … Heal wounds. … Phytonutrient powerhouse. … Help for digestive issues. … Soothe a sore throat. How muchRead More →
My newborn/juvenile mantid is not doing well or has died. … In our experience, it’s almost always because the mantis was not given enough food. If your mantis is just hatched or still very young, you need to put lots and lots of the flightless fruit flies into its enclosureRead More →
Bottle it and put it in the fridge for two weeks and voilà, you have creamed honey. After the two weeks, you can safely store your beautiful, creamed honey at room temperature. Is creamed honey the same as set honey? Beekeepers will usually mix rapeseed honey with another that hasRead More →
When full of honey, an 8 frame medium super weighs 45 to 50 pounds — lighter than a 10 frame, which can weigh in at 50 to 55 pounds. How many pounds is a super frame of honey? A shallow super will typically yield between 25 and 30 pounds ofRead More →
Consuming honey and lemon in lukewarm water helps relieve constipation and improves digestion. Honey and lemon have potential to cleanse the colon, and flush out undigested food and other toxins from the body. Improved digestion means improved metabolism which can further aid weight loss. Can honey cause digestive issues? ItRead More →
Crystallization (or setting) is a natural process for almost all raw honeys. … It shows the honey hasn’t been over-filtered or processed, as crystallization occurs when honey contains minute particles of pollen and wax. Why some honey is solid? Crystallized honey or Creamed Honey is simply the result of theRead More →
Human use of honey is traced to some 8000 years ago as depicted by Stone Age paintings (32). The ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks and Romans employed honey for wounds and diseases of the gut (12). Who was the first to try honey? Yet, while the ancient Egyptians were theRead More →
As long as a person is not allergic to bee pollen, raw honey is generally safe to use. The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) say that people should not give honey to infants under the age of 1 because of the risk of infant botulism. Does raw unfilteredRead More →