On August 19 2020 Honey finally got recognition for its healing powers, a fact that my dearest Nanna knew since her conception in 1910!

So, some 110 years later research has shown that honey is better at easing sore throats, coughs, blocked noses and congestion better than conventional medicines, including antibiotics!

I find it such a sad state of affairs, that something is only good when the scientists say it is, a fact that is questionable in itself! Let’s face it, scientists said that cigarettes are not harmful, and sugar doesn’t cause any negative effects, and that fat in our diet is bad for us!

That said, I think it is important that we focus on this good news, but a word of caution! The honey that is beneficial for our health is the organic, raw honey, or the Manuka honey. The typical honey available in supermarkets has little, to no beneficial qualities and is in fact a sugar syrup due to its treatment process and heating.

Yes, you pay more for the good stuff, but that’s because it’s good stuff!