Must read alternative uses of honey.

It’s often said that the famed ancient
beauty Cleopatra would soak in honey and
milk baths. Well, whether or not that’s
true, it’s certainly not surprising that the
story has persisted for so long — honey
has a tremendous effect on the skin. And
that’s not all — honey is a powerful
antiseptic and a fantastic natural sugar
substitute. Why not look through for
these and more alternative uses for
honey.
1. Relieve Hangovers. Had a little too
much fun last night? A few tablespoons of
honey, which is packed with fructose, will
help speed up your body’s metabolism of
alcohol.
2. Heal Wounds, Cuts, Scrapes & Burns.
Don’t reach for the Neosporin the next
time you cut or burn yourself — simply
apply honey to the affected area. Honey
works as a natural antiseptic.
3. Soothe Sore Throats and Coughs.
Combine honey with the juice of one
lemon and drink. It works like a wonder!
4. Remove Parasites. Hopefully you’ll
never have to use this trick, but if you do,
combine equal parts honey, vinegar and
water and drink. The combination of
these three ingredients is the perfect
parasite kille
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5. Moisturize Dry Skin. Honey is a
fantastic moisturizer, especially on dry
patches, like your elbows or hands —
even your lips! Rub onto your dry, patchy
skin and let it sit for about 30 minutes
before washing off. Honey also makes a
great lip balm!
6. Condition Damaged Hair. Honey is a
great natural conditioner. You can simply
add a teaspoon of the stuff to your
regular shampoo to smooth your
damaged locks. You can also combine it
with olive oil for a deeper conditioning.
Let it soak for 20 minutes with your hair
wrapped in a towel before shampooing as
usual.
7. Have an Amazing Bath. Relax your
body and soak your skin in a soothing
bath. Add 2 tablespoons of honey to 1 cup
of hot water and let it dissolve for about
10 minutes. Add 2 or 3 drops of lavender
essential oil and add it to your bath.
8. Remove Acne. Stubborn acne can
really benefit from a small daily dab of
honey. Place a band-aid over the pimple,
and take it off 30 minutes later.
9. Give Yourself a Facial. Combine 2
teaspoons of milk with 2 tablespoons of
honey. Cover your face with the mixture
and let it sit for 10 minutes before
washing off.
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10. Boost Your Energy. Quit turning to
coffee for your daily energy boost!
Replace your cup of Joe with a cup of tea.
Mix in a tablespoon or so of honey.
11. Substitute Honey for Sugar in
Baking. For every cup of sugar a recipe
calls for, replace it with 3/4 cup of honey.
For best results, add 1/4 teaspoon of
baking soda and reduce another liquid in
your recipe by 1/4 cup. Also, reduce the
oven temperature by 25 degrees.