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• Honey for treating joints
• Medicinal properties and mechanisms of their action
• Honey massage
• Honey recipes for tinctures for internal use
• Ointments and compresses for superficial use
• Contraindications

Honey for treating joints

It is difficult to find a higher quality and healthier natural product than honey. Its properties are known to everyone: it soothes, warms, heals, tones, and has a preventive effect on the human body. In addition, it is a tasty product that many people like in its pure form and as an ingredient in dishes and drinks. This article will discuss the treatment of joint diseases with this anti-inflammatory and warming agent, which has proven itself for a long time. There are many of these diseases, all of them are well known: rheumatism, gout, radiculitis, arthritis and others like that. Honey is used as a folk remedy under the supervision of a doctor.

In order for the treatment to be comprehensive and beneficial, you need to know some rules for using honey. Sweet amber is not used in its pure form; usually it is ointments, rubs, tinctures and potions based on this product. They significantly improve its analgesic and tonic properties. The type of honey also matters; flower honey is considered the favorite for treating joints, but others are also used: clover, barberry and heather. It should be remembered that the concentration of the product must correspond to the recipe, otherwise there is a high probability of allergic reactions.

The benefits of honey and salt

Over time, a layer of dead particles accumulates on the skin, which limits normal air exchange and prevents the passage of useful and nutritional elements into the dermis. Typical cosmetic products do not always help, so it is better to use body scrubs, for example, with honey-salt cleansing mixtures. Useful properties of the composition:

• activation of blood flow, normalization of blood supply to tissues;
• nutrition of the integument with nutrients and beneficial substances (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins);
• acceleration of metabolic processes, cell regenerative ability;
• cleaning pores, removing subtle impurities, impurities, toxins;
• relieving irritation, destructive effect on microbes, fungi;
• exfoliation of the stratum corneum from the surface of the epidermis;
• stimulation of the outflow of excess fluid from the subcutaneous fat layer;
• pain relief, relief from joint diseases.

Honey with salt is used for healing, rejuvenating the skin, treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system and getting rid of excess weight. Ointments or compresses are prescribed in the following cases: treatment of cervical osteochondrosis, gout and polyarthritis, radiculitis or rheumatism.

Medicinal properties and mechanisms of their action

Honey is truly a storehouse of useful substances; perhaps no other natural product has so many known properties that alleviate the condition of the joints. What functions does this remedy perform?

• Anti-inflammatory. Joint pain becomes noticeable due to inflammation caused by various types of infections and other reasons. The joint tissue at the junction becomes enlarged and inflamed, and the skin here usually becomes red and itchy. It is difficult for a person to move, bend his arms and legs, movements cause severe pain. This condition is typical for arthrosis and arthritis. Honey relieves inflammation due to the microelements it contains: blood flow increases at the site of tissue damage, thus it is restored and oxidative processes begin, characteristic of joints in a healthy state. In addition, honey is able to absorb excess liquid, the cause of edema.
• Bactericidal. Honey is a kind of natural antibiotic and is capable of performing all its functions. Hydrogen peroxide, which is present in its composition, is capable of destroying microbes that cause painful processes in human joints. The mechanism of action is simple: potassium, contained in peroxide, absorbs excess liquid, without which harmful microorganisms simply cannot survive.
• Restorative. After the inflammation has been removed, the articular system needs to be put in order, i.e. restore it to its previous, healthy state. The sugars contained in amber nectar are able to perform this function; their effect helps the joints to recover.
• The general strengthening function helps strengthen not only the joints, but the entire body as a whole. Only the coordinated work of all systems of the human body will allow muscles and joints to work correctly. Strengthening the body occurs due to a complex of useful substances and microelements contained in honey. These are B vitamins, sucrose, glucose, other trace elements and acids. They can increase human immunity, the decline of which is often the cause of many diseases.

Contraindications

If honey-salt complexes are used incorrectly or if there are restrictions, the likelihood of side effects increases. This mainly affects people who have the following health problems:

• allergic reaction to components;
• violation of the integrity of the integument, skin diseases;
• acute phase of joint inflammation;
• heart failure, high blood pressure;
• varicose veins, visible spider veins;
• diabetes;
• pregnancy, breastfeeding in the first months;
• excessive dry skin (requires limiting the number of procedures);
• wounds, scratches on the head (when applying a hair mask).

Honey-salt complexes are effective means for getting rid of unpleasant symptoms accompanied by joint diseases, improving the appearance of hair, epidermis, and losing weight. Main forms of application: scrubs, masks, compresses, ointments, rubbing. It is recommended to perform procedures in a bathhouse if there are no contraindications. Steaming enhances the effect of the products.

Honey massage

Honey has extraordinary healing properties, but it can also cause harm. Therefore, before performing a honey massage, you need to consult with your doctor in order to avoid complications for the heart and blood vessels and the occurrence of allergic reactions. In order for a massage to have a therapeutic effect, you need to know the basic rules that say that honey should be fresh, without any additives and warm. To maintain a stable temperature, it is placed in a wide-necked jar, and the jar is placed in a container of hot water. Thus, the honey receives the required temperature for the procedure. The joint also requires warming up, this is achieved by rubbing or using a heating pad.

Too much honey is not required: just take a tablespoon of the product. Take the nectar with two fingers and slowly rub it in the area of ​​the sore joint. Moreover, it is necessary to massage the surface of the skin and the area near the sore joint, this will allow the joint tissue to warm up well. The nature of movements is changed using massage techniques: patting, rubbing, driving in. The massage is carried out for at least 15 minutes until the honey is completely absorbed.

Honey with salt for bath

It is recommended to take the mixture of components with you to the steam room. Beneficial properties: prevention of respiratory and skin diseases, stimulation of metabolism, removal of toxins and waste. The bath scrub is made from candied honey and sea salt. Recommendations for use: take a good steam bath before the procedure; apply the composition in the dressing room, not in the steam room; massage the cover quickly so that the honey-salt mixture does not drain.

Video: How to learn how to do honey massage

After the procedure is completed, it is necessary to keep warm: the joint is carefully wrapped with a bandage or gauze, and then tightly wrapped with a warm scarf. It is not recommended to go out into the cold on this day to avoid complications. Doctors recommend 10 sessions: every day for the first three days, and then every other day. Massage is combined with taking prescribed medications and exercises to restore joints.

Honey recipes

Honey recipes for sore joints have been compiled for centuries, taking into account the medicinal properties of this product. Strict adherence to the presence of ingredients and quantitative composition guarantees a quick cure. Some of the recipes refer to potions and tinctures intended for oral administration, and some are for rubbing and massage.

Recipes for tinctures for internal use

• With black radish and salt. Take a glass of natural honey, half a glass of black radish juice, half a glass of vodka and one tablespoon of table salt. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Radish contains sulfur, which helps eliminate harmful substances, and sodium chloride detoxifies and relieves swelling. Vodka serves as a traditional base for tinctures. Usually take 50 ml of the product before going to bed. The tincture has a double effect: it can not only be taken orally, but also rubbed into places where the joints hurt.
• With gelatin. A teaspoon of gelatin is poured with boiled water (half a glass). The mass is left for a day so that the gelatin swells a little, and then a tablespoon of honey is added and mixed. Gelatin, produced from the bones and tendons of animals, is a kind of chondroprotector, however, its cost cannot be compared with the medicine, it is much cheaper. In addition, this is a natural product, its interaction with honey has a positive effect. For two weeks, the mixture is consumed one tablespoon before each meal.
• Vinegar tincture is easy to prepare. About 50 ml of honey are diluted in a glass of heated water, and a tablespoon of vinegar is added to it. It is better to take apple cider vinegar, as its effect is considered milder and more healing. Potassium, magnesium and calcium have a strengthening effect on the joint, and honey adds an anti-inflammatory effect. Take a tablespoon of tincture on an empty stomach in the absence of contraindications from the gastrointestinal tract and other body systems.

Honey with salt for weight loss

To get rid of extra pounds, a wrap containing honey and salt is recommended. Benefits of the procedures: improving blood and lymph flow, removing excess water, waste or toxins, giving skin elasticity, stimulating skin renewal. Popular recipes:

1. Classic option. Combine sea salt and liquid flower nectar in a 1:1 ratio.
2. Coffee mass. Take 3 tablespoons of salt crystals, 2 large spoons of coffee powder, 30-35 ml of olive oil and nectar, mix. Heat the resulting mass in a water bath.
3. Algae wraps. Take half a glass of nectar and salt, grind dry kelp, add 3 large spoons of this powder to the main ingredients, stir.
4. With the addition of esters. Combine 100 ml of bee product and salt, add 10–15 drops of orange or lemon oil, mix.

The mass according to any of the listed recipes requires covering the thighs, buttocks or sides (problem areas) with soft massaging movements. Afterwards, wrap the treated areas with cling film, cover with a blanket or lie under a blanket. It’s better to leave it on for 30–60 minutes, then remove the coating and wash off the residue from the skin. To enhance the effect, lubricate with anti-cellulite cream. Course – 10–15 wraps, once every 2 days. Afterwards a break is recommended.

Ointments and compresses for superficial use

• With mumiyo. Take a quarter glass of flower honey and a quarter teaspoon of mumiyo, add a teaspoon of wax to make it sticky. The ointment is warmed up a little and rubbed into the sore spot. The procedure must be repeated several times over two weeks, the effect will not be long in coming. A mixture of mumiyo and honey gives a complete healing effect; many people know mumiyo as an excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent.
• Turpentine ointment. About 50 mg of ammonia is mixed with turpentine in the same amount, an yolk and a tablespoon of honey are added. Beat the mixture until it becomes foamy, rub in overnight for ten days. Turpentine is an ancient remedy that was used by our great-grandmothers; it relieves inflammation and relieves pain.
• A compress with medicinal clay is made at night. A package of medical clay is mixed with vegetable oil in the amount of 150 g, two tablespoons of honey are added. The result is a thick mass that needs to be applied in a wide layer to the inflamed joint. It is recommended to keep the compress for at least two hours. The basic rule of its use is the absence of subsequent hypothermia. After completing the procedure, you need to wrap the sore area well to keep warm.

Honey and salt scrub

For peeling the skin, a honey-salt scrub is recommended. If you need to treat the body, it is better to take large salt crystals. The consistency of the product is also important. It should not be too thick or thin. Common recipes for cleansing mass:

1. For dry epidermis. Take the main components (100 g each), mix with 2 large spoons of coffee grounds, for the preparation of which you need to pour boiling water over the ground beans.
2. To narrow pores and reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands. Combine an equal amount of flower nectar and salt granules (100 g each), add clay (1 tablespoon). Mix the ingredients.

Preparation is required before the procedure. To do this, it is recommended to walk over the body with a hard washcloth while taking a shower. The goal is to soften the skin and remove dead particles. Stages of peeling: cover wet areas of the body with scrub, distribute with stroking movements, rinse off any remaining residue with warm water, dry with a towel, apply moisturizer.

Hair mask is also popular. The recipe is to grind a tablespoon of sea salt, add the same amount of bee product and cognac. After lubricating the strands with the composition, massage over the scalp and leave for 1 hour. Wash off the residue with shampoo and apply conditioner. Benefits of the scrub: stimulation of hair growth, adding shine, volume, strengthening and nutrition.