#319: Why You Need HONEY: Exploring the Medicinal Powers of Honey for Health and Longevity

As a holistic nutritionist and epigenetic coach, I'm always looking for ways to blend modern biohacking techniques with timeless ancestral wisdom to help you take charge of your health and longevity. In this episode, we're diving deep into the wonders of honey—not just as a sweetener, but as a powerful healing agent that's been revered for centuries. 

We'll discuss the vast range of benefits honey offers, from its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties to its potential role in gut health, immune support, and even anti-aging. 

I'll also share insights into the differences between various types of honey, the importance of sustainable beekeeping practices, and some exciting products from innovative companies that utilize honey in creative ways. 

Whether you're a seasoned biohacker or simply curious about incorporating natural health boosts into your daily routine, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

Products mentioned in the episode:

• Manukora - Visit http://manukora.com/NAT and use code NAT

• Beekeepers Naturals - Propolis Throat Spray

• Wyse Earth - Visit https://wyseearth.com/ and use code Longevity10 for 10% off

• Living Libations

Resources mentioned in the episode

• As Smooth as Honey—The Historical Use of Honey as Topical Medication

• Traditional and Modern Uses of Natural Honey in Human Diseases: A Review

• Manuka Honey Induces Apoptosis of Epithelial Cancer Cells through Aquaporin-3 and Calcium Signaling

• Manuka Honey Inhibits Human Breast Cancer Progression in Preclinical Models

• Intravenous Administration of Manuka Honey Inhibits Tumor Growth and Improves Host Survival When Used in Combination with Chemotherapy in a Melanoma Mouse Model

• The multifaceted health benefits of honey: A natural antimicrobial, antioxidant, and complementary therapeutic agent

• Polyphenols as the Main Compounds Influencing the Antioxidant Effect of Honey—A Review

• Honey as a Potential Natural Antioxidant Medicine: An Insight into Its Molecular Mechanisms of Action

• Honey as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Review

• Physicochemical parameters, microbiological quality, and antibacterial activity of honey from the Bucovina region of Romania

What We discuss:

The Unique Qualities of Honey ... 00:02:33

Honey's Medicinal Uses Through History ... 00:04:25

Living Libations' Honey Products ... 00:06:00

Wound Healing with Honey ... 00:07:15

Honey's Antimicrobial Properties ... 00:08:45

Honey in Endurance Activities ... 00:10:20

Trehalose and Its Benefits ... 00:12:05

Honey's Antioxidant Properties ... 00:14:00

MGO and Antibacterial Effects in Honey ... 00:15:45

Anti-inflammatory and Immune Support from Honey ... 00:17:50

Prebiotic Effects of Honey ... 00:19:20

Manuka Honey's Cancer Research ... 00:20:40

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