Heal Anxiety and Stress with Raw Honey
Felipe Cabral
You may have struggled with stress and anxiety at one point or another in your life.
We can all agree that modern life is just a little too hectic. Usual solutions like medication or meditation routines never really seem to move the needle for some, and it maybe the the case for you. Recently we stumbled onto some very promising research that claims raw honey has the power to help you find some chill. Are you skeptical? Stick with me and you'll find out that it really works and how our HNY Orange Blossom Honey can work wonders for you:
Raw, unprocessed honey contains powerful components that can address underlying causes of anxiety and stress. It does this by decreasing inflammation, balancing hormones, healing gut issues, and providing key micronutrient. Raw honey can holistically transform health. A very recent study analyzed raw honey's effects on anxiety and mobility, increasing interest in its use as a natural remedy. And you know here at HNY, that's what we're all about!
How Raw Honey Reduces Anxiety
Raw honey possesses extensive healing qualities from its unique blend of enzymes, vitamins, antioxidants, plant nutrients, and germ-fighting components. The science suggests it can gently stabilize neurotransmitters, blood sugar, oxidative damage, and gut-brain connections without forcing anything.
We figured, it can't hurt to experiment with raw honey for more sustainable, holistic anxiety relief instead of just trying to manipulate your brain with meds. Now to the study!
Recent Honey Anxiety Study
A 2022 study on rats analyzed various raw honey doses on common anxiety behaviors like exploration, mobility, and hesitation. The key findings included:
High raw honey doses altered behaviors considerably
The maximum dose (2 grams per kg of weight) increased relaxed behavior
Results show raw honey’s natural anxiety relieving potential from single doses
The 2 grams per kg dose equates to a very high 118 grams for a 130 pound human. However, the study nonetheless demonstrates raw honey’s anti-anxiety capacities.
Practical Raw Honey Solutions for Anxiety Relief
While large amounts elicited benefits in the rodent study, reasonable raw honey amounts can also minimize anxiety and stress by promoting general wellness. Here's are some super simple ways you can incorporate these solutions that are bound to make an impact:
1. The Morning Elixir
Having a warm mug of lemon-ginger "golden honey" tonic helps start your days off, the right way.
Ingredients:
16 oz room temperature or warm water
Juice of 1⁄4 fresh lemon/lime
1 teaspoon raw honey (HNY Orange Blossom Honey)
1⁄2 teaspoon grated ginger
1⁄8 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a glass and stir well before drinking. The vitamin C, minerals, and phytonutrients work synergistically with HNY Orange Blossom Honey to calm the nervous system.
2. Balanced Breakfast
Eating a balanced breakfast with raw honey within an hour of waking stabilizes blood sugar, hormones, and mood for the day ahead. We suggest trying out our HNY Sage Blossom Honey, which has been proven to help lower blood pressure too:
Guidelines:
Consume breakfast within 30 minutes to 1 hour after waking
Meal should contain more carbs than protein, and more protein than fat
Breakfast Ideas
Yogurt Parfait
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp collagen
Sprinkle of cinnamon
1⁄2 cup pineapple or berries
Egg Drop Bone Broth
8-12 oz chicken or beef bone broth
1 whole egg (egg yolk only if sensitive)
Pinch of salt
3. Pre-Bedtime Snack
A potassium and magnesium-rich snack along with a warm mug of soothing golden milk with raw honey and turmeric can be a total sleep game-changer!
Banana Sleep Solution
1⁄2 banana rolled in pink Himalayan salt
10 raw cashews
Golden Healing Milk
12 oz raw or grass-fed milk
1 scoop turmeric & black pepper
1⁄2 tsp ghee
1 tsp raw honey
2 Tbsp collagen
Dash of cardamom
Together, We Can Outsmart Stress And Anxiety With Raw Honey
The early research showing how raw honey helps ease anxiety and stress is really encouraging. But scientists definitely need to keep studying to learn more about how well it works in the long term. Nonetheless, adding a daily dose of raw honey along with other smart anti-anxiety nutrition and lifestyle habits can enable you to finally get off the stress rollercoaster! It's a one way to ticket to feeling more resilient mentally and emotionally. After making use of the tips mentioned in the article, you'll even find that winding down for bed will become much easier.
Be smart and use the power of raw honey to tackle stress and anxiety at its hormonal source. Adding it to a diet focused on other traditional healing foods can help you achieve vibrant physical and mental health. Tell us about your experience and if you have tried out any of the remedies mentioned here. We would love to hear your thoughts and comments on how raw honey has helped you reduce daily stress and anxiety woes. Please comment on our Instagram @sheefahoney.