Honey and Milk
Skin Care
Both honey and milk possess antimicrobial and cleansing properties.
These properties are enhanced when the two are taken together. Numerous
cleansers are prepared using milk and honey, because the mixture gives
the skin a healthy glow. One can also enjoy a milk and honey bath, by
mixing them in equal quantities in the water. The combination is often
used in popular spas throughout the world.
Digestion
Honey has long been known as a source of prebiotics,
which are nutrients that stimulate the growth and development of
probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that grow and develop in our
intestines and digestive system.
Prebiotics have demonstrated a stimulatory effect on bifidobacteria, a
type of probiotic that is found in milk. The carbohydrates and
oligosaccharides in honey promote the healthy and proper function of
these beneficial bacteria that are essential for the healthy maintenance and function of the GI tract.
When the bacterial balance in the digestive tract is good, it
eliminates a number of irritating conditions, including constipation,
cramps, bloating, and it prevents the development of detrimental
bacterial growth!
Stamina
A glass of milk and honey every morning is known to improve a
person’s stamina. While milk contains proteins, honey contains the
necessary carbohydrates required for effective stimulus of the
metabolism. Milk and honey provides a boost in strength to everyone,
including children and the elderly.
Animal proteins from milk are broken down by enzymes into their basic
amino acids, and are then reformed to create usable proteins for
humans. The excess material in this transformation is then oxidized as usable energy. Proteins are an essential part of the human diet, and honey helps to stimulate their metabolism!
Bone Health
As research on honey continues, it is gradually becoming clear that
honey acts as a carrier and a transport of nutrients from food
throughout the body. Specifically, honey has shown itself to be integral
in the body’s uptake of calcium,
of which milk is a rich source. Therefore, consuming honey and milk
together will not only give your body the necessary nutrient (calcium)
to benefit your bone health, but also the nutrient to maximize the
absorption of it into your body. Proper calcium levels can prevent
conditions like osteoporosis and inflammation of the joints as we age!
Insomnia
Honey and milk have both been traditionally used as remedies for insomnia and sleeplessness.
Individually, they are both effective, but the effects are strengthened
when taken together. Honey is one of the rare sugary foods that causes a
controlled increase in the amount of insulin being secreted, which also
promotes tryptophan to be released into the brain.
Tryptophan is normally converted into serotonin, which induces a
feeling of relaxation. Furthermore, serotonin is commonly converted to
melatonin, a well-researched sleep aid. Through that rather confusing
chemical pathway, honey and milk can be used to reduce sleeplessness!
Anti-Aging Properties
The combination of milk and honey impacts not only the skin, but also
the rest of the body, by making it agile and youthful. People in many
ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and
Indians, drank milk and honey to preserve their youth. Since milk and
honey can help to ensure long life, the combination was known as “the
elixir of life.”
The many antioxidant properties
that occur when milk and honey are combined are the scientific
explanation behind the anti-aging properties, because antioxidants
attack the free radicals which so drastically affect the organ systems.
They are also one of the primary causes behind skin degradation,
wrinkles, blotches, and general failing health of your body’s largest
organ, the skin!
Antibacterial Properties
Antibacterial Properties
Research has shown that milk and honey have a more pronounced effect
on staphylococcus bacteria than milk or honey when taken alone. It is
also believed that honey, added to warm milk, cures constipation,
flatulence and intestine disorders. It is also good for treating
respiratory disorders such as colds and coughs.
The benefits of honey and milk on the human body are so enormous that
the phrase “land of milk and honey” meaning “a place which has plenty”
is commonly used. Jerusalem is referred to as the land of milk and honey
in the Old Testament, so they probably enjoyed a wealth of health
benefits back then!
