There are countless of new creams and potions coming out onto the market every year but there is something that is very likely in your own kitchen or cupboard that has been known as a health and beauty staples for both men and women for thousands of years. Honey! Yes, honey. You might not think of it but honey has been known as a beauty and health aid for some of the most famous people of all time. Cleopatra is thought to have used it as a mask and in medieval Germany people even used honey and beeswax as a form of currency.

There are many reasons for honey’s longevity in history. It has been used as a topical ointment in the treatment of wounds and scars for thousands of years. Honey is natural antiseptic and has many anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties which make it a perfect topical solution in the aid of these wounds. And who hasn’t been told to drink tea with honey when experiencing a cold or cough.
Honey is also known to be a natural mood stabilizer and energy booster. Due to the way our body metabolizes honey it becomes an instant energy boost that dissipates naturally rather than spiking our mood and energy such as a spoon full of sugar. If you need energy boost then try a spoon full of sugar and you won’t experience the crash and burn feeling many other energy enhancers tend to give you.

There are many studies which suggest honey is a natural weight loss enhancer. It is known as an appetite suppressant because it boost your energy so therefore you are less inclined to reach for the late day snack of sugar and ruin your diet in the process.
The health benefits of honey cannot be ignored and even if you are a skeptic then try a spoonful of honey everyday either way the taste can’t be beat.