HONEY FACTS : LOMI HONEY

Honey Bees by the Numbers

1/12th of a teaspoon is the number of honey one worker bee produces in her lifetime.

55,000 miles is how far a bee must fly to produce one pound of honey.

90,000 is how many miles a honey bee will fly for 1 kg of honey, which is equivalent to three trips around the earth.

1 is the amount of ounces needed to fuel a bee’s flight around the world.

50 – 100 flowers are visited by each bee during a collection trip.

2 million flowers are used to make one pound of honey.

20,000 – 60,000 honeybees make up a colony.

6 is the number of weeks a worker bee lives. 

All worker bees are female.

 Male bees are only around to reproduce.

5 years is how long a queen bee can live.

2,500 is the number of eggs a queen bee can lay per day.

 She has control over whether she lays male or female eggs. 

Stored sperm is used to hatch a female egg, which means eggs that are not fertilized become male bees.

6 to 8 pounds of honey is ingested to produce one pound of beeswax.

1.3 pounds of honey is consumed by the average American each year.

92-93 degrees Fahrenheit is the temperature inside the hive at all time, no matter the temperature outside. 

In the winter bees form a tight cluster to keep the queen and themselves warm.

cardamom for sleep : yakshidryfruits

Cardamom for sleep

Cardamom contains an hormone called for melatonin- hormone which regulates sleep wake cycle 

Individuals who have been diagnosed with insomnia are often prescribed melatonin

However the hormone melatonin is produced by the human body naturally is found in cardamom

Bees sense of smell is 50 times greater than dogs : lomihoney

Bees sense of smell is 50 times better than that of dogs

Honey bees have 170 odorant receptors in their antenna, and have a sense of smell 50 times betterthan a dog.

Bees are able to detect scents with their mouths, antennae and tips of their legs (tarsi).

In all these areas bees have sensilla: tiny, hair-shaped organs that incorporate receptor nerve cells.

Bees have been 'trained' to sniff out landmines by their trainers making the bees associate the scent of TNT with a sugary meal.

Spirulina for kidney, liver, colan detox : aquaspirulina

*Spirulina for liver, kidney, colon detox*:

Our body has its own extraordinary internal detoxification system but it doesn’t hurt to boost that system. 

The liver, colon and the kidneys are the three crucial organs involved in detoxing and cleansing our body.

Your first line of defense against toxins is your liver, which acts like a filter in preventing toxic substances contained in foods from passing into your blood stream.

The colon has bacteria that produce both healthy and unhealthy chemicals. 

You want to keep your colon flowing regularly since its main role is to flush out toxic chemicals before they can do you any harm.

The kidneys are constantly filtering your blood and getting rid of toxins in the form of urine.

For a detox diet to truly work, you need to maintain these three key organs by nourishing your body with the right nutrients. 

Spirulina is one of those nutrients. 

It’s full of antioxidants and also aids the liver in detoxifying and contains many elements necessary for a healthy functioning immune system and nervous system.

Here’s some great reasons to include spirulina as part of a healthy lifestyle, whether you choose to detox or not:

1. Spirulina is known to be alkalizing to the body, which boosts liver function, a necessary element while detoxing.

2. Spirulina contains chlorophyll which is used for “detoxification” by helping remove toxins such as heavy metals and other pollutants from the blood.

3. Spirulina is often alternated with chlorella for detoxifying the body.

4. Spirulina is high in B-vitamins: vitamins B-1 (thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3 (nicotinamide), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-9 (folic acid).

5. Spirulina is high in other vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, and selenium.

6. Dried spirulina contains 8 mg calcium per 1 Tablespoon serving, which is more than raw spirulina.

7. Spirulina is rich in protein. In fact, amino acids make up 62% of spirulina and provide 4 grams per 1 Tablespoon.

8. Spirulina contains gamma linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid. The only other place it is found is in a mother’s breastmilk. It has amazing anti-inflammatory properties especially when taken with other quality Omega-3 supplements.

9. Spirulina has potent antioxidant activity, particularly phycocyanin and beta carotene—antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage.

10. The very high concentration of bioavailable iron makes it excellent during pregnancy and for those with anemia.