A few days ago, I attended a first aid seminar. Like many times, same old things, than exam just to renew my certificate. We get new instructor who sad something about honey what surprised me. Well I always know honey was healthy, but when I heard how many applications honey have in first aid I was truly amazed.
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1. Honey for hypoglcemia
instructor said In cases of hypoglycemia, simply rubbing honey on the inside of the mouth can quickly raise blood sugar levels because glucose is absorbed through the mouth almost immediately. He even gave us an example.
2. It can be a fast energy booster because of its natural glucose and fructose…. OK, I know that
3.Some type of honey have antibacterial properties and can be applied directly to wounds. This is the first time I hear about it.
4. Well i know that it act synergistically with antibiotics, i.e. it enhances the effect of antibiotics
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5.A warm tea with honey is a natural cure for sore throats and coughs
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6. And, of course, It's better and healthier alternative for sugar
I ask AI to check all that and this is the answer I get:
✅ Honey for Hypoglycemia
American Diabetes Association:
“1 tablespoon of honey can quickly raise blood sugar in conscious diabetic individuals.”
✅ Energy Booster
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2004):
“Honey is an effective carbohydrate source to improve endurance and maintain blood glucose during prolonged exercise.”
✅ Direct Application on Wounds
Clinical Microbiology Reviews (2011):
“Manuka honey is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA.”
✅ Synergistic with Antibiotics
Frontiers in Microbiology (2018):
“Honey potentiated the effect of antibiotics against resistant bacteria.”
✅ Sore Throat Remedy
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine (2020):
“Honey was more effective than usual care for reducing the severity and frequency of cough.”
📚 Literature & References:
1.Molan, P. C. (1992). The antibacterial activity of honey. Bee World.
2.Cooper, R. et al. (2011). Manuka honey in wound management. Clinical >Microbiology Reviews.
3.Abdulrhman, M. et al. (2013). Honey as a treatment for cough in children. BMJ.
4.Maddocks, S. et al. (2013). Honey potentiates antibiotics. Frontiers in Microbiology.
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