Thursday, December 17, 2009

Waggle Dance

Check it out, honeybees really do dance.  The bees perform the waggle dance once they arrive back at the hive after foraging.  They use it as a way to communicate to the others the distance and direction to nectar, honey, pollen, water sources and even new housing.

The direction and duration of the dance correlate to the direction and distance of the flowers, etc.  The farther the target, the longer the dance is.  They also use the sun as their version of a compass to give directions.

Follow the link below to view the waggle dance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7ijI-g4jHg&feature=related

Monday, December 7, 2009

Cinnamon & Honey

Here's an interesting report on the benefits of eating honey mixed with cinnamon.  It was published by Canadian magazine Weekly World News on January 17, 1995.  The report doesn't say how these things were proven, but they may still be worth a try and you may want to get your doctors opinion on some of them.


Upset Stomach - Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomachache.

Gas - According to studies, it is revealed that honey is taken with cinnamon the stomach is releaved of gas.

Immune System - Daily use of honey and cinnamon strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.  Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts.  Constant use of honey strengtens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

Indigeston -  Cinnamon sprinkled on 2T of honey taken before food, relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

Longevity - Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arests the ravages of old age.  Take 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea.  Drink 1/4 c, 3-4 times a day.  It keeps the skin fresh and soft.

Pimples -  Three tablespoons of honey and 1t of cinnamon. Apply on pimples before sleeping and wash it the next morning with warm water. 

Skin Infections -  Appling honey and cinnamon in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema and all types of skin infections.

Fatique -  Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body.  Senior sitizens, who take honey and cinnamon in equal parts, are more alert and flexible.

Bad Breath -  People of South America, gargle first thing in the morning with 1t of honey and cinnamon mixed in hot water.  Their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

Colds - Those suffering from comon or severe colds should take 1T of honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon daily for 3 days.  This will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

Cholesterol -  2T of honey and 3t of cinnamon mixed with 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. 

Hair Loss - May apply a past of hot olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon before bath and keep it for approximately 15 minutes and wash hair.  It was found to be effective even if kept on for 5 minutes.

Toothache - Make a paste of 1t cinnamon and 5t honey and apply on the aching tooth.  This may be applied 3 times a day till the tooth stops aching.

Bladder Infections - Take 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink.  It destroys the germs in the bladder.

Insect Bites - Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body.  It is noticed that the pain recedes withing a minute or two.

Arthritis - Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon.  If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. 

For the complete report, go to http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/honeyandcinnamon.html