Why raw honey?

By Richard Booth

Honey in its natural raw state contains 2 predominant natural sugars (Fructose and Glucose), 11 enzymes, 14 minerals, 21 amino acids, all the vitamins that nutritionists consider necessary for health, A, D, K, Rutin, Nicotinic Acid, B vitamins, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Panthothenic acid, Pyridoxine and Biotin as well as Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C).

Honey Processing

Most honey sold today has been commercially processed, resulting in enzymes (which help digestion) and vitamins, being destroyed and protein (pollen) being removed. This processing involves heating and filtering through a cloth or fine filter paper. The end product will remain in a liquid state for a long period of time. When most processed honey granulates, crystals begin to form at the bottom of the jar, moving upwards (a sure sign of refined and processed product, despite the label “Pure” Honey).

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What can raw honey do for you?

Raw Honey was and still is credited with marvelous curative powers. A whole book could be written on all the medicinal uses of honey, from thousands of years of folk medicine to the scientific research of the present time. In addition to its age-retarding properties raw honey had been proven to be from mildly beneficial extraordinary effective in the following:

• As honey is a pre-digested food (a process done by the bees) it enters the blood stream directly producing energy quickly, unlike refined sugar which has to be digested.
• Proline, an amino acid in raw honey is the primary component in collagen. Collagen is the main structure in bones. (Proverbs 16:24 health to the bones). Calcium is also found in two forms in raw honey.
• Increases hemoglobin count and can prevent or cure nutrition anemia . It is rich in iron and copper.
• Is an excellent mild laxative, especially recommended as such for infants and children.
• Raw honey will prevent and even cure Botulism Poisoning, because it contains an enzyme called Glucose Oxidase, (This enzyme is easily destroyed with heat). Botulism spores can only develop in the intestines of infants when chronically constipated.
• It ha been shown to be useful in Rheumatic and Arthritic conditions, especially in combination with Apple Cider Vinegar (Dr. D.C. Jarvis)
• It has been used successfully in treatment of liver and kidney disorders, diseases of the respiratory and digestive tracts, weak heart action, infectious diseases, colds, insomnia, poor circulation, and bad complexion.
• It has been proven that bacteria cannot live in the presence of raw honey. Raw honey is an excellent source of potassium. The potassium withdraws from the bacteria of the moisture which is essential to their existence.
• A bacteriologist who did not believe this, after a series of tests discovered to his amazement that the disease germs he tested (Typhoid, Bronco-pneumonia and dysentery producing germs) were all killed off in the presence of raw honey.
• In his book “Folk Medicine”, Dr. Jarvis an ear, nose and throat specialist reveals some startling facts about raw honey and honeycomb. He says that honeycomb is excellent for treating stuffy nose, nasal sinusitis and hay fever. He also says that raw honey can produce rapid healing for skin burns and is essential in the diet of children because it provides the composite of minerals needed for the growing body (iron, copper, manganese, silica, chlorine, calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorous, aluminum, magnesium, zinc, lead and sulphur).

Probably the most beneficial effect of pollen (contained in raw unfiltered honey) is that, taken internally it quickly produces the same anti-putrefactive effect as lactic acid foods and thus contributes to a healthy digestive system and good assimilation of nutrients – absolute prerequisites for good health and long life. No wonder the creator of this universe should say, “Eat thou honey because it is good!” Proverbs 24:13 (the Bible).

Hey! What could be sweeter and more necessary then honey? God’s BOOK! The Bible has the answers. Job said in Chapter 24vs12 “I have esteemed the words of his mouth more then my necessary food.” The writer of Psalms 119vs103 says, “How sweet are thy words unto my taste, yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth.”

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the father but me.” John 14:6. God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:17.

P.S. Read Acts 3:26 for the Bible’s definition of a real blessing. I dare you!
By Richard Booth
Nu-Life Beekeepers