farmeric May 9th, 2011
Honey may seem like a “wonder drug” for diarrhea, but that’s not all it can fix. Check out these other honey therapies.
- Perfect for minor cuts, burns, and emergency first aid, a little dab of honey can protect you from infection, scarring, and swelling.
- To relieve your sneezing and wheezing from allergies and asthma, try eating a daily tablespoon of locally produced honey. You immune system will become used to the local pollen in it and won’t kick into overdrive
- If you suffer from insomnia, honey boosts a chemical in your brain that calms you down and helps you sleep.
Tags: honey, honey first-aid, therapies
farmeric January 2nd, 2011
Moringa or malunggay seed powder can be used as a quick and simple method for cleaning dirty river water. The powder joins with the solids in the water and sinks to the bottom. This treatment also removes 90-99% of bacteria contained in water.
Using Moringa to purify water replaces chemicals such as aluminum sulphate, which are dangerous to people and the environment, and are expensive.
Twenty litres of water can be treated in the following way:
- Remove the wings and brown seed coat and discard any seed kernels that have dark spots or any other signs of damage.
- Pound the kernels to a fine powder.
- Add 2 grams (2 small spoons) of powder to one cup of clean water, pour into a bottle and shake for 5 minutes.
- Filter the solution through a clean cloth into the bucket of dirty water that is to be treated. Continue Reading »
Tags: Food, honey, malunggay, moringa, moringa oleifera, sugar cane, water purifier
farmeric September 7th, 2010
The Ifugao Honey by Juan B. Dait, Jr,
THE RARE IFUGAO HONEY is not cultured. Pure and unadulterated, it is made from the nectar of wild flowers which colonies of bees gathered in the distant forests of Asipulo town in Ifugao.
Honey season in Asipulo starts from the month of March and ends in August. During these months, swarm of honeybees settle in in the forests of some barangays in Asipulo and busy themselves making honeycombs in the branches of trees. The yearly appearance of the honeybees in Asipulo reminds one of the annual migration to the Philippines of flock of foreign birds ti escape the cold Siberian winds.
The seasonal migration of honeybees in Asipulo is a boon to the natives of the far-flung barangays of the the town who earn good income by gathering the “manufactured” honey and selling the sweet liquid in bottles in the nearby markets of Kiangan, Lagawe, Lamut, and Banaue. The rare honey even reaches the markets of Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Baguio City.
Ifugao honey is ripe for gathering one month after the bees start making beehives. The natives traditionally gather the manufactured honey by smoking to drive away the bees from their hives. The honeycomb is then pulled down and opened to allow the honey to flow out into containers.
There are two kinds of Ifugao honey: the Uyukan and the Alig. The Uyukan bees are bigger and Continue Reading »
Tags: alig bees, asipulo, ifugao honey, uyukan bees
farmeric November 11th, 2009
Get more out of your workout with a surprising pick-me-up. A recent study of competitive bicyclists showed that honey gives you as big an energy jolt as glucose, the sugar used in sports gels and energy bars. 
Both honey and glucose boosted the bike riders leg power and cut the time it took them to finish their race. Honey, though, has the added advantage of being much cheaper.
See for yourself if this natural sweetener gives you the energy to make it through a tougher workout. Before starting this, wash down a tablespoon of honey with a cup of water. Any time you need an extra boost of energy during your workout, do the same.
Use it after your workout!
Try it after your exercise, too. A post-workout spoonful appears to help your muscles recuperate. That’s because honey is a great source of carbohydrates, and your body needs them to replace the ones you burned.
Tags: Food, Health, healthy diet, honey, natural remedy
