A Sweet Panacea for all

It has been found that a mixture of honey and cinnamon can cure a host of commonly occurring diseases. The best part is that this sweet mixture can do much good without any side effects.

TheMedguru.com identifies the potential uses of this concoction to cure ailments.

Honey is produced in most countries of the world and its health benefits can be reaped by even diabetic patients, if taken in the right quantity. The honey-cinnamon mix works wonders for the following disorders.

Colds

If your running nose refuses to stop, take one tablespoon of lukewarm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This is the easiest and the tastiest cure for common cold as well as most chronic cough. The formula is also effective in clearing blocked sinuses.

Toothache

For toothaches, make a paste of a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey, and apply it on the aching tooth. Apply this delectable medicine orally, thrice a day, daily, until the toothache has receded.

Arthritis

Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a paste and massage it on the aching part of the body slowly. The pain should recede within fifteen minutes in most cases.

Arthritis patients can take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day. Regular consumption of this concoction can cure even chronic arthritis.

In a recent research carried out by doctors at Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of a tablespoon of honey and half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder before breakfast, of the 200 people treated, 73 were completely relieved of their pain. The therapy worked wonders for patients who could not even walk or move around freely prior to the treatment.

Hair Loss

Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder mixed in hot olive oil and keep it for approximately 15 minutes before washing it away with water. Keeping this mix on your hair for even 5 minutes should do the trick. Soft and manageable hair is only a byproduct of this therapy.

Cholesterol

Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of cinnamon powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea, when consumed by a cholesterol patient; it lowers the level of cholesterol by as much as 10 percent within two hours.

Just as in case of arthritic patients, those suffering from inappropriate levels of cholesterol must have this mix 3 times a day to lower their cholesterol levels.

According to a popular Medical Journal, pure honey when made an integral part of one’s daily diet can help in permanently treating cholesterol related problems.

Infertility

Ayurveda recommends the consumption of honey to better semen strength. Those suffering from impotency can regularly take two tablespoons of honey before hitting the bed, to cure their problem.

Women who are unable to conceive in China, Japan and the Far East, are prescribed cinnamon powder along with honey to strengthen their uteruses. These women are advised to take a pinch of cinnamon powder in half a teaspoon of honey, and apply it on their gums frequently throughout the day. This ensures a steady supply of the benefits of honey and cinnamon to the body.

Heart Diseases

Patients suffering from heart trouble can make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder and liberally apply it on your loaf of bread instead of jelly and jam, and make it an integral part of your breakfast. This reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and reduces the risk of a heart attack. Honey and Cinnamon greatly improves blood flow by removing any clogs in the arteries.

Upset Stomach

Paste of honey and cinnamon powder helps cure both stomachache as well as stomach ulcers. According to studies carried out in India and Japan, honey when consumed with cinnamon powder, relieves gas and stomachache.

Before leaving for a party, where you might over eat, gulp some cinnamon powder sprinkled on 2 tablespoons of honey. You need not fear acidity or indigestion now.

Pimples and Skin Infections

To get rid of those horrendous pimples ruining your face, take three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Mix it well to form a paste. Now apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it the next morning with warm water. Follow this routine daily for a glowing pimple free skin.

Keep eczemadefine, ringworm and other skin infections at bay by applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected areas.

Longevity

Honey has natural antioxidantsdefine that help in arresting the depredations that age can do to your body. To maintain the diva like beauty and live long, have tea made with honey and cinnamon powder. To prepare this anti aging tea take 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and bring them to a boil. Drink about 1/4th cup of this concoction about 3 to 4 times a day and keep them guessing your age.

These are only a few benefits that honey and cinnamon mix can confer to your life. Making this mix, a part of your routine will probably unveil scores of other advantages too. Bet you couldn’t find a sweeter way to stay fit….could you?