THE WONDERS OF HONEY

From: The Manila Times | Date: April 26, 2007 | Copyright information

ONE of the sweetest gifts of nature is honey. Used as a cure-for-all since 7000 B.C., it is more easily absorbed into our bodies than other form of sugar.

Full of nutrients such as vitamins, protein and wax, honey also contains large doses of nicotine acid, which effectively remove layers of dead skin and toxins, giving your skin a natural healthy glow. It is also effective on dry and burnt skin, blemishes and freckles.

Honey has a disinfecting effect and is especially good f...

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