Health Benefits

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Tupelo Honey Explained: 5 Key Benefits That Make it So Special

Honeycombs stand out as one of nature's marvels. They exhibit a simple yet highly effective design, making them an ideal structure for building colonies and storing food. Since the early days of beekeeping, humans have discovered numerous uses for honey and honeycomb, where bees store honey and pollen. So, what exactly is a honeycomb? It's a remarkable creation fashioned by diligent insects. Further, it consists of thousands of individual wax cells and serves as the colony's framework. Within these cells, bees store their food, nurture their young, and huddle together to endure the cold winter months. Let's learn about the process of how bees create honeycombs and understand their unique physical properties. You’ll know just how impossible it is not to gain a deeper appreciation for the lives of honey bees.

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5 Reasons Why Raw Honey is Better Than White Sugar

Raw honey and refined white sugar are both sweeteners and are both calorie dense foods. But when feeding your sweet tooth, there is no question that raw honey is better for you than white sugar. Here are 5 reasons why.

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Honey for Cough and Honey for Sore Throat

Countless generations have used honey for cough and honey for sore throat. In fact, these may be two of the best known health benefits of honey. But did you know why honey is good for cough and good for sore throat? Read on to find out.

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The Truth About Sour Honey and Cancer: Myths vs Facts

A You Tube video from 2016 claimed that "sour" honey was a cure for cancer. Since then, we have received many phone calls and e-mails about this claim. We even saw a spike in sales of our sourwood honey. All of this activity has prompted us to write this short article to set the record straight.

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Myth or Fact: Raw Honey Helps Allergies

Allergies, particularly seasonal allergies or hay fever, affect millions of people worldwide, causing a range of uncomfortable symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life. As the prevalence of allergies continues to rise globally, researchers and sufferers alike are constantly seeking effective treatments and management strategies.