How Honey and Cinnamon Can Help Your Immune System

In the last 10 years, a movement towards achieving health through more natural means 
has become very popular. More and more people are learning about the ways in which 
people cared for injuries and infections, and have been shocked to discover that our 
world provides a variety of solutions, but what kinds of natural substances can aid 
health?  In their search, a few items found in the home have some come to stand out, 
and this article will be discussing a few of the ways that honey and cinnamon can help 
your immune system.  

Honey

This golden substance produced by bees has long been associated with healing and 
health. For thousands of years, people have used honey for application on badges, and 
science now reveals some of the secrets to it’s marvelous properties. Studies have 
shown that honey contains powerful antioxidants. These vitamins and trace minerals 
help to break down free radicals that can cause massive damage to cells, and can 
possibly protect against a multitude of possible ailments. 

Honey is also probiotic, in that it delivers many of the important flora responsible for 
proper digestion, and the control of metabolism in the body. As honey is digested, the 
microflora deposit themselves into the stomach and large intestine to aid in digestive 
function, as well as provide a buffer against harmful microbes by attacking them and 
destroying their membranes. 

Cinnamon 

Cinnamon interesting spice comes from the inner bark of trees belonging to the the 
genus of Cinnamomum. This flavorful and festive spice is well known for its 
contributions to recipes, but it has many hidden properties which make it an important 
player in the world of natural health. For one, cinnamon is full of antioxidants, which can 
help with healthy aging. They also have the ability to help repair cells damaged by 
cancer causing agents.  

Cinnamon is also a powerful anti-inflammatory, and can lessen many of the risks 
associated with heart disease, which include high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. 
Having less stress on the body also means a more efficient immune system, and allows 
the body to fight infection. 
When honey and cinnamon are combined, their antimicrobial power is strengthened. 
The combination of these two powerful antimicrobials and antioxidants may even help to 
prevent some sickness in people. They also work together by stimulating white blood 
cell production. 

