LIQUID GOLD
The Myriad Benefits of Honey Honey, the preferred snack of beloved children’s book character Winnie-the-Pooh, is a veritable superfood . Created in a bee’s unique crop-like organ known as the “honey stomach,” the natural product is often heated and distilled in a fashion similar to alcohol to improve its quality and whisk away microorganisms. If you want to build up your body’s immune system and try some flavorful new recipes, it may be time to incorporate honey into your diet. Natural Superfood Honey is one of the oldest known medicines and has a role in helping to manage disease. Bee -lieve it or not, honey is sweeter than sugar and packed with antioxidants to help combat cancer, arthritis, and heart disease! From a nutritional perspective, honey packs a punch. A single tablespoon of honey amounts to 64 calories and contains several helpful vitamins and minerals, including calcium, which helps maintain our bones and teeth, and potassium, which helps alleviate high blood pressure. Healthier Condiment Honey has myriad health-related benefits, from taming a sore throat to helping alleviate gastrointestinal problems like PEST OF THE MONTH Protect Your Home from Scorpions— Practical Tips and Tricks Our desert terrain in Arizona is a haven for a variety of wildlife, including the notorious scorpion. Although these creatures are vital to the ecosystem, having them inside your home is far from ideal. Here are four strategies to keep scorpions out of your living space: Seal Entry Points Seal any cracks, gaps, or openings in windows, doors, and walls. Scorpions can fit through surprisingly narrow spaces. Landscape Maintenance Maintain the area around your home. Trim trees, shrubs, and plants near the house, as scorpions often use them as pathways. Eliminate Hiding Spots Remove potential shelters for scorpions by clearing away debris, rocks, and woodpiles. Control Moisture Since scorpions are drawn to moisture, repair any leaks and remove standing water. Keep in mind that in a pinch, Moxie is here for you. Give us a call for all of your scorpion or pest control needs!
diarrhea and stomach ulcers. As a natural anti-inflammatory, honey
is also effective at reducing pain and inflammation. Honey has less of an impact on your blood sugar and is rife with bioactive substances that can improve your bodily health, especially for people with Type 2 diabetes. Medicinal Gold The ancient Egyptians understood the healing powers of honey. They used it as a topical treatment for burns and other wounds. In fact, using honey on diabetic foot ulcers, a serious condition that often
leads to limb amputation, produces a 97% healing rate. Children (over 1 year old) with a cough see better results after drinking honeyed water than a typical over-the-counter cough medicine. So, if you are looking for a way to incorporate more holistic treatments and enhance your diet, consider substituting sugar for honey. It is a medicinal and nutritional boon for the system!
INSIDER OF THE MONTH
Meet Kristen Keogh, an amazing on-camera host and content creator here in Arizona! With access to tons of exclusive content and events in our area, Kristen shares excellent ideas and activities to keep locals busy all year round on her social media platforms. She’s a font of inspiration for outdoor adventures and getaways! EXPLORE ARIZONA WITH KRISTEN KEOGH
Kristen is an Emmy award-winning journalist and producer who worked at the NBC and Fox affiliates in Phoenix, along with KGTV in San Diego and WKEF/WRGT in Dayton, Ohio. She also served as the press secretary for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office in 2015. In her free time, Kristen enjoys spending time with her toddler, Teddy, and her English cream golden retriever, Kacey. Her greatest passion is getting kids involved in the outdoors. She also has an outdoor T-shirt line called White Wing Apparel.
Be sure to follow Kristen on Instagram at @kristenkeogh.
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