Pour it on your   paratha, stir it into your milk, dip your fruits in it, apply it to your face   or hair, or simply pour a teaspoon down your throat. Whichever way you have   it, rest assured, it's a treat for your health, skin and body.  
 
 
 
 Honey Cleansing   Scrub Take 2 tablespoons of   finely ground almonds and mix it with a tablespoon of honey and ten drops of   lemon juice. Apply this to your face and scrub gently. Rinse off with   lukewarm water.  
 
 Firming Mask  Whisk one tablespoon   honey with the white of an egg. Add enough flour to this mixture so it forms   a paste. You will require approximately quarter of a cup. Smooth this mixture   over your face and rinse off after ten minutes with lukewarm water.  Hair Conditioner Mix half a cup of   honey with two tablespoons olive oil. If your hair is very dry, add a third   tablespoon. Section off your hair and coat it well with the mixture. Cover   your hair with a shower cap so you don't mess up the entire house. In   addition, the shower cap traps heat from your scalp, enabling the oils to   penetrate further. Wash off after half an hour.  
 
 Skin Toner Puree an apple with   one tablespoon honey in a blender. Apply this mixture for face and leave on   for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water. This makes a great toner.  
 
 For Dry Skin Take one tablespoon   honey in a bowl and add one teaspoon milk. Mix well and smooth it over face.   Rinse off with lukewarm water after ten minutes. Your skin will feel soft   instantly.  
 
 Smoothing Skin   Lotion Mix one teaspoon honey   with one teaspoon regular cooking oil and a quarter teaspoon lemon juice. Dip   a cotton swab into this mixture and rub it into your elbows, hands and heels.   Rinse off with lukewarm water after ten minutes.  
 
 Skin Softening Bath Fill up your tub with   warm water and add a quarter cup honey for a smooth, silky bath.  
 
 Hair Shine Stir 1 teaspoon honey   into 4 cups warm water. After shampooing, pour mixture through hair. Do not   rinse out. Dry as usual. Your hair will shine.  
 
 Vocal Cords Ever wondered what it   feels like to have a voice as melodious as that of any famous singer? Now is   your chance to find out. A teaspoon of honey a day soothes your throat and   enhances the sweetness of your vocal chords. You’re set to be the singing   sensation of the millennium. (All you need is ten hours of practice a day)  
 
 Energy Booster If you feel an instant   boost of vitality after taking a teaspoon of honey, you're not imagining it.   Honey is choc-a-bloc with vitamins, minerals, glucose and fructose, which is   why it makes good sense to substitute sugar with honey whenever possible.  
 
 Healing Properties Applying honey on cuts   and wounds helps them heal faster, as honey controls anti-oxidants which   absorb the oxygen from the air and help the wound heal faster, without   scarring. The ancient Egyptians used honey to treat cataracts, cuts and   burns. Hippocrates, the Greek physician, prepared honey-based cures for skin   disorders and ulcers. During World War I, German doctors used honey mixed   with cod liver oil to surgically dress soldiers' wounds. 
 
 So what are you   waiting for? Rush to the kitchen and grab a spoonful of honey!   |