I can’t believe a spoonful of raw honey before bed can help with this common health problem!

Raw honey isn’t only good for improving peanut butter toast or adding a hint of sugar to your morning cup.

Raw honey also has a host of other health benefits. Once you read all the benefits from the list below, you’ll want to stock up on honey the next time you are the store.

1. A spoonful of raw honey before bed may help you sleep.

If you find it difficult to get enough sleep at night, try eating a spoonful of raw honey. Medical Daily claims “honey can cause a rise in insulin and release serotonin … “The body converts serotonin into melatonin, a chemical compound that regulates the length and the quality of sleep.” Noshing on a bit of honey before you hit the sack will help your body produce natural sleep aids so you get better sleep at night.

2. Use honey as a natural wound treatment.

Apply honey to a wound and take advantage of its natural antibiotic properties. For thousands of years, honey has been used as a treatment and works because both the physical properties (gooey and sticky) and biological properties (acidity and osmolarity) work together. In short: try swiping some honey on that scraped knee instead of store-bought cream for a natural healer.

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