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What is loquat honey good for?

what is loquat honey good for

Loquat honey is a type of honey more popular in Asia than in the other parts of the world, known a lot for its laxative and relaxing properties. With the exception of Italy and Spain, no European ever heard about loquat honey. Name: Loquat Other names: Japanese medlar, Japanese plum, Chinese plum or pipa in China. Scientific name: Eriobotrya japonica Family: Rosaceae. There are about 20 species of these evergreen trees and shrubs common in Japan and China. Native to: the cooler hills… Read More

How to boost the organic egg production in the hot days of summer

increase egg production in the summer

If you are a farmer and want to eat healthy nutritious eggs then you surely wonder how to organically feed your chickens to lay more eggs, especially how to boost the egg production in the hot days of summer, when the chickens are suffering. Here is a solution offered by a Japanese research team and an Israeli one: feed them propolis. “Propolis represents a potential nutritional strategy in order to improve quail performance.” If you are a beekeeper or live… Read More

Propolis prevents and treats aluminum toxicity. Remember this and minimize the exposure.

how to treat aluminum toxicity

I have just read about Jason Momoa’s gesture that encourages people to drink water from aluminum cans instead of plastic bottles. The man behind Aquaman and Khal Drogo (Game of Thrones) had a beard he has worn since 2012. He shaved it in a video posted on Instagram, in a bid to raise awareness about plastic pollution. “Plastics are killing our planet” and “there’s only one thing that can really help our planet and save our planet, as long as… Read More

What is Mad honey from Turkey, aka Deli Bal, and what is it good for?

mad honey aka rhododendron honey aka deli bal

Mad honey is a controversial honey, both medicinal and toxic. A small spoon of mad honey produces a mild, calming, euphoric sensation, which increases overall feelings of contentedness and relaxation. If you chose not to drink it, but to eat it in small quantities, this type of honey has medical qualities which have started to attract science attention. However, until its medicinal properties are well understood it is still recommended to be avoid it. Mad honey is produced by honey… Read More

How to boost the immune system fast? Try propolis!

building immune system naturally

Traditional medicine keeps on telling us and science has confirmed: propolis is a natural product that boosts the immune system. Or, how they put it, it has immunomodulation effect. Immunomodulation effect – an expression we often hear, though few of us understand the meaning. The term “immunomodulation” refers to altering the immune system. Modulate immunity. And it may occur in both directions: to increase its power or to decrease it. 1. Immunosuppressants inhibit the immune response. These drugs are used in… Read More

How to boost the immune system naturally – Part 2

how to boost my immunity naturally

Part 1 on How to boost the immune system naturally  11. Massage Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, published a study in which 29 adults who received a 45-minute Swedish massage had an increased number of lymphocytes and lower levels of cytokines (molecules that play a role in inflammation) decreased levels of cortisol.  Even if you are not used to having massages, when you feel too tense try a Swedish massage. It’s not deep tissue massage, as some… Read More